California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley’s Statement on Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2017-18 Budget Proposal - Jan 10, 2017
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January 10, 2017
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California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley’s Statement on Gov. Jerry
Brown’s 2017-18 Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. –California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley issued
the following statement on Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed 2017-18 budget:
“Governor Brown's proposed budget is good news for community college students. It
demonstrates continued confidence in our colleges and provides additional resources
to build upon investments made by the state over the past few years aimed at improving
student outcomes and fulfilling the promise of a quality college credential for more
Californians. This year’s $150 million investment in guided pathways will encourage
more colleges to redesign student support and instructional programs and to develop
integrated strategies that connect more students to programs, leading to attainment
of industry-recognized credentials and to jobs that strengthen families, communities
and our state. The Governor’s proposed budget also provides for an additional infusion
of Innovation Award Funds that will allow the Chancellor’s Office to seed and support
innovative practices at our 113 colleges. We look forward to working with the governor
and the Legislature in supporting these priorities and focusing on the twin imperatives
of improving social mobility for our 2.1 million students and preparing a workforce
that fuels our changing economy.”
The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the
nation composed of 72 districts and 113 colleges serving 2.1 million students per
year. Community colleges supply workforce training, basic skills education in English
and math, and prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions. The Chancellor’s
Office provides leadership, advocacy and support under the direction of the Board
of Governors of the California Community Colleges. For more information about the
community colleges, please visit http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/.
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