Student Parents: A Portrait of California Community College Students with Dependent Children
Parents are a significant portion of today’s California college students—especially at the community colleges—yet their experiences and needs have not been well understood. New research led by Wheelhouse: The Center for Community College Leadership and Research at UC Davis aims to close that Read more >
Recovery with Equity: A Roadmap for Higher Education After the Pandemic
So many people saw the trajectory of their lives altered and livelihoods uprooted by this pandemic. Even as we begin to bring the public health crisis under control, we face a long road to economic recovery. There is no question that higher education Read more >
Our Commitment to Racial Equity
Dear colleagues and friends, We are only a few weeks into the new year and, despite the odds, we are feeling decidedly hopeful. Positively so. Our civic institutions, state, and country are taking action to turn back the divisive, unjust, and inhumane policies Read more >
Philanthropy for Democracy: Speaking Out Against Political Violence & Racism
This is a moment in history like no other and we cannot be silent in the face of hatred, bigotry, and white supremacy. The violence perpetrated at the U.S. Capitol last week both angered and motivated me. Those of us in philanthropy must Read more >
This Challenging Time is the Right Time to Innovate in Higher Education
A new business model for higher education is inevitable. Let’s take advantage of this moment to transform our system for the better—for sustainability, equity, and student success. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended colleges and universities across the country, but this crisis may also Read more >
Improving the Pathway to the BA: An Examination of the Associate Degree for Transfer (2020)
California Community Colleges (CCCs) provide a critical entry point to higher education for millions of students across the state—many intending to go on to earn four-year degrees through a transfer to California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC). This is especially true for low-income and Read more >
Our Future Workforce Depends on Educational Equity – Forbes
When businesses show up on campuses to offer internships or speak at career day events, the impact is limited to a few jobs. To develop a pipeline of skilled workers and an economy that fosters growth, they need to support broader, deeper changes Read more >
Grantee Perception Report (2020)
College Futures Foundation works to ensure that more students who reflect California’s diversity complete a B.A. and access the opportunity for a better life. Realizing this future for our students is a collective project—one in which we rely on deep partnership with our Read more >
Sharing Feedback from Our 2020 Grantee Perception Report
College Futures Foundation works to ensure that more students who reflect California’s diversity complete a B.A. and access the opportunity for a better life. Realizing this future for our students is a collective project—one in which we rely on deep partnership with our Read more >
Report: Expanding CSU Enrollment Capacity Critical to State’s Economic Recovery
In awarding about half of the state’s baccalaureate degrees each year, the California State University system is vital for fueling economic growth and social mobility. But capacity constraints are forcing CSU to turn away thousands of students and could threaten California’s ability to Read more >