Master Plan | EdInsightsCenter

This report draws on various reports and other sources of information to construct a model public agenda to address the mounting challenges facing California higher education, intended to inspire broad discussion potentially leading to an official public agenda for California higher education. The model envisions region-based planning and heightened collaboration at the regional level, guided by effective state-level policy leadership and high-level staff support to fulfill critical fiscal, advisory, and accountability roles.

Ensuring Access with Quality to California Community Colleges

by Gerald C. Hayward, Dennis P. Jones, Aims C. McGuinness, Jr., and Allene Timar Postscript by Nancy Shulock | May 2004 | Reports and Briefs, State and System Policy

IHELP was a contributing author to this report published by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. The report integrates enrollment projections for community colleges with in-depth interviews with educators, analyzes the scope of current access problems, and makes recommendations aimed at avoiding even greater problems over the next decade.

On the Durability of The Master Plan in the 21st Century, or “If it’s breaking, why isn’t anyone fixing it?”

by Nancy Shulock | Feb 2004 | Reports and Briefs, State and System Policy

This article analyzes the reasons why the Master Plan, adopted in 1960, has largely resisted attempts at revision in spite of numerous calls for some substantive changes.

Envisioning a State of Learning: Conference Summary and Observations on the California Master Plan for Higher Education

by Sandy Harrison and Nancy Shulock | Nov 2003 | Reports and Briefs, State and System Policy

These Proceedings of the 14th annual Envisioning California Conference were edited by IHELP Director Nancy Shulock, and includes her chapter summarizing lessons of the conference.

Capacity Constraints in California’s Public Universities: A Factor Impeding Transfer?

by Nancy Shulock and Colleen Moore | Sep 2003 | College and Career Readiness and Success, Reports and Briefs

This report examines the issue of capacity constraints in California’s public universities, and whether limited capacity is a factor impeding the success of the community college transfer function.

An Accountability Framework for California Higher Education: Information Public Policy and Improving Outcomes

by Nancy Shulock and Colleen Moore | Nov 2002 | College and Career Readiness and Success, Reports and Briefs, State and System Policy

This report responded to a request by the state Senate to begin developing an accountability system for higher education to measure progress toward definable state policy goals. The report formed the foundation for legislative efforts to establish a state accountability system.

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