Why did California adopt the Master Plan for Higher Education?
According to the plan, the top of students graduating from public schools are eligible for admission to the University of California.
What else did the Master Plan for Education call for?Check all of the boxes that apply.
Drawing on what you have learned in this reading and the previous readings, write a paragraph that describes the role of community colleges in the California education system.
Community colleges play a vital role in California’s education system as the open-access foundation of the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education. They offer affordable two-year degrees, career and technical training, basic skills courses, and transfer pathways to CSU and UC campuses. By serving the largest and most diverse student population—including first-generation, working, and nontraditional students—community colleges expand educational opportunity, support workforce development, and help students prepare for further study or direct entry into careers.
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