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Deputy Legislative Analyst: Higher Education
Publications
Education
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Governor Proposes to Put Universities' Budgets on "Autopilot"
February 24, 2005 - In spring 2004 the Governor developed a "compact" with the University of California and the California State University that specifies funding targets through 2010-11. We describe the compact and its fiscal implications. We also recommend that the Legislature disregard the compact and instead continue to use the annual budget process as a mechanism to fund its priorities and to hold the segments accountable for fulfilling the mission assigned to them by the Master Plan for Higher Education.
Overview of California’s Master Plan for Higher Education
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February 22, 2005 - Presented to the Assembly Higher Education Committee on February 22, 2005.
An Assessment of Differential Funding
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September 21, 2004 - This report examines various options for funding higher education enrollment at different rates depending on type of instruction, class level, and other factors.
Where Are the State’s Universities Relative to Their Master Plan Eligibility Targets?
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June 28, 2004 - This report summarizes a recent report measuring how well the state's universities are meeting their eligibility targets as called for in the state's Master Plan.
Funding UC Faculty Research Facilities
June 23, 2004 - Faculty research generates substantial overhead revenue for UC, and a portion of this revenue is intended to pay for the construction of faculty research facilities. We find, however, that most of this research facility revenue is being used by UC for other purposes. Since hundreds of millions of dollars a year are available to UC to fund construction of faculty research facilities, we recommend the Legislature treat faculty research facilities in the same manner as it treats other higher education facilities that can be "self-funded." We recommend faculty research facilities be funded by reimbursements using nonstate funds rather than General Fund-backed bonds. This will free up hundreds of millions of dollars of scarce state resources for other high priority projects in higher education or other program areas.
Governor’s Compact With UC and CSU
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June 1, 2004 - Presented to Assembly Higher Education Committee on June 1, 2004.
First-Time Freshman Eligibility for California Public Higher Education
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June 1, 2004 - Presented to Assembly Higher Education Committee on June 1, 2004.
Funding Enrollment Growth at Community Colleges
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May 12, 2004 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on May 12, 2004.
A Share-of-Cost Student Fee Policy
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April 19, 2004 - An analysis of California’s student fee policy, including recommendations regarding: (1) the appropriate share students should pay of their education costs and (2) the criteria that should be used to adjust fees on an ongoing basis.
Undergraduate Financial Aid
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April 19, 2004 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on April 19, 2004.
Higher Education Enrollment
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April 14, 2004 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on April 14, 2004.
LAO Recommendations for Preserving K-14 Outreach Services
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March 31, 2004 - Presented to Senate Education Committee and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on March 31, 2004.
Education Budget Overview
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March 8, 2004 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on March 8, 2004.