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Student Visions for Change Ideation Challenge
The Student Visions for Change challenge was a statewide call for proposals from California Community College (CCC) students on how community colleges can transform themselves to serve students better. The challenge requested submissions for three categories: Transformed Classrooms, Transformed Educators, and Transformed Support Resources for Students. Along with the CCC, we are excited to uplift Read more >
Spotlights
T.E.A. with College Futures featuring Dr. Su Jin Jez
Welcome to T.E.A. with College Futures, a monthly feature dedicated to Talking Equity in Action with grantees, partners, and College Futures Foundation staff. Each month, we’ll highlight efforts addressing inequities in and around higher education and related to socio-economic mobility, and seek learnings and inspirations directly from changemakers. California Competes In August of 2023, Governor Read more >
Vlogcast/Podcast
Episode EightReimagining Postsecondary Education and Economic Mobility with College Futures Foundation
At College Futures Foundation, we believe that to achieve the inclusive economy and society we dream of for Californians, we must leave the status quo behind. We must reimagine the future of work and learning to unlock opportunities for economic mobility for learners in our state – an aim we aspire to accomplish through the implementation of our new strategic framework. Join Eloy Ortiz Oakley, our president & CEO, and Dr. Elizabeth González, our chief program & strategy officer, as they discuss the why behind College Futures’ shift in strategy and answer questions about the year ahead and potential partnership opportunities. Read more >
Press Releases & Announcements
CA’s Future Reimagined: A Bold Leap Forward with College Futures’ New Strategic Direction
Dear Partners and Friends, It is with great enthusiasm and eagerness that we reach out to you today to announce our new strategic direction and invite you into the process of reimagining education and socioeconomic mobility. At College Futures Foundation, we believe in the power of innovation and collaboration, which are crucial elements of our Read more >
News & Commentary
Our Socio-Economic Mobility Imperative
College as we knew it is dead. But a postsecondary education is more necessary than ever. You can’t get a good job without a postsecondary education. Colleges and universities aren’t keeping up with the changing times and attitudes when it comes to preparing and connecting learners to the workforce. College debt has become everybody’s problem. Read more >
Press Releases & Announcements
College Futures Foundation Doubles Down on Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our Vision: At College Futures Foundation, we envision a California where postsecondary education advances racial, social, and economic equity, unlocking upward mobility now and for generations to come. In support of realizing our vision for an equitable and transformative postsecondary experience that truly meets the aspirations and needs of learners, our staff and board of Read more >
Publications & Research
AB928 Associate Degree for Transfer Intersegmental Implementation Committee, 2023 Final Report and Recommendations
In 2021, California passed The Student Transfer Reform Act (AB 928) with the aim of increasing transfer rates among California community college students by creating an intersegmental committee to reflect, set goals, and establish directions for streamlining transfer programs across all the state’s postsecondary segments. The law called for the committee to be comprised of Read more >
News & Commentary
Eloy Ortiz Oakley on the Proposed 2024-25 California Budget
“The $38 billion dollar [deficit] is a big number and it will have an impact. However, the Governor talks about this shortfall in terms of a correction, a normalization of historic surpluses we’ve experienced over the last several years and one that his administration anticipated. So I’d go on to say that our public and Read more >
Spotlights
T.E.A. with College Futures featuring Jetaun Stevens
Welcome to T.E.A. with College Futures, a monthly feature dedicated to Talking Equity in Action with grantees, partners, and College Futures Foundation staff. Each month, we’ll highlight efforts addressing inequities in and around higher education and related to socio-economic mobility, and seek learnings and inspirations directly from changemakers. Public Advocates Paying for the full cost Read more >