A report by California Competes proposes merging California's three public higher education systems into one 'California University' to enhance accessibility and graduation rates for students. Author Su Jin Jez argues that this bold proposal aims to eliminate transfer issues and adapt to the evolving demographics of college students. Despite its potentially transformative impact, challenges regarding political feasibility and opposition from various stakeholders are anticipated, as many experts remain skeptical about the merger of such complex institutions. Jez emphasizes the necessity of reform, as the 1960 Master Plan is considered outdated.
This proposal is intentionally provocative," Jez said during a webinar Monday. "It's designed to challenge existing paradigms and spark transformative discourse.
Jez argued that the original master plan, adopted in 1960, is outdated in part because of the rising costs of college and the changing racial and gender demographics of the state's college students.
Merging the systems would eliminate transfer problems and make it easier for students to enter, succeed, and finish college, among other benefits.
Some experts questioned the proposal's political feasibility, and criticized the idea, saying it would not be possible to combine such large and complex institutions.
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