Posts By: Valery Vue
College Futures Foundation’s Board of Directors Welcomes new Members Martha M. Escutia and Arnoldo Avalos, Elects new Chair and Vice Chair and Bids Farewell to Veteran Members
The College Futures Foundation board of directors welcomed two new members, bid farewell to two retiring members, and elected a new chair and vice-chair at its December 14, 2021 meeting. The board oversees the Foundation’s strategic development and guides investments to catalyze systemic Read more >
Leaders Driving Change: Dr. Robert Pimentel
“Transfer Pathways” Dual Enrollment in Fresno puts students in the driver’s seat on their education goals Watch the video and keep reading below to learn more about Dr. Pimentel and the “Transfer Pathways” dual enrollment program at Fresno City College. In Fresno, high Read more >
Leaders Driving Change: Dr. Jane Dong
Dr. Dong launches Cal State LA’s STAR program to increase transfer student success in STEM This is the first feature in College Futures Foundation’s Leaders Driving Change recognition series. Through this series, we are lifting up leaders, institutions, and organizations committed to equitable, Read more >
Survey: Pandemic Disrupted Plans of Nearly 40% of Community College Students on Verge of Transferring
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many aspects of higher education in the past 18 months. Perhaps most heartbreakingly, the pandemic derailed the dreams and plans of transfer students who had made considerable progress toward a bachelor’s degree and were on the verge of Read more >
New Resource Offers a Roadmap to College for California Students
Higher education is a critical step toward good jobs, economic mobility, opportunities, and success. But the process of applying, getting into, financing and transferring colleges isn’t so straightforward. We’re proud to support Southern California Public Radio’s college pathways guide for folks at all Read more >
Gubernatorial Higher Ed Appointees Reflect Student Diversity, Importance of Latino Leadership
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced ten new appointees to the governing boards of California’s three public higher education segments. Seven of these appointees are Latino—a strong statement in recognition of our diverse student population and the importance and power of Latino leadership for Read more >
Recognizing Continuous Improvement That Advances Equity and Builds a Student-First Culture
Through College Futures Foundation’s Leaders Driving Change recognition series, we will lift up leaders, institutions, and organizations committed to equitable, student-centered support and a culture of continuous improvement. We’ll focus on individuals and teams who are easing student transitions, providing holistic student supports, Read more >
Expanding Our Partnership with Community-Based Organizations Mobilizing for College Student Success
We are excited to announce the official public launch of the Community Engagement for College Success Network, consisting of 11 community-based organizations (CBOs) representing Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and the Fresno area. Mobilizing around a shared goal to boost higher education access, Read more >
California College Student Emergency Support Fund
During these challenging times, it is more important than ever to help the most vulnerable students stay in school, earn their degrees, and build a better future for themselves and our communities. The California College Student Emergency Support Fund launched on April 2nd Read more >
New Survey: Students Report High Housing and Food Expenses as Barriers to College Success
Paying for the full cost of attending college – including tuition, housing, food, and transportation — is the biggest barrier to success for most California students, particularly those from low-income families and communities of color. Initial insights from the Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) draw from first-hand Read more >