California’s higher education system is in decline, with fewer students able to afford college, falling college participation rates and dwindling state support, according to a study released Wednesday. The report suggests that the state, once celebrated nationally for its three-tiered system of public colleges, has lost status as a leader in such areas as affordability, preparation of high school graduates, college-going rates and investment in higher education. The analysis was by the Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Policy at Cal State Sacramento.

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by Carla Rivera, The Los Angeles Times.

Posted: July 21st, 2011, by: admin. Categories: . Awaiting Comments.