Studying the world's largest college system
by Matt Krupnick
The California community college system has grown unwieldy when it needs to be flexible. The Contra Costa Times examines the overwhelming challenges facing community colleges. Stories explore links between vocational programs and California's economy, the obstacles that prevent students from transferring to universities and the startling math and English problems that have come to overload colleges. In addition, it looks at the choices perplexing lawmakers, administrators and educators, and some solutions that might make a two-year education practical and meaningful.
The Contra Costa Times, 3/23/2008