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AB 1705: Math Task Force sets Oct. 25 reconvene with 3 strands

Math Task Force ‘Central Valley Way’ gains national math attention   REGISTER As a July 1, 2025 deadline approaches regarding implementation of Assembly Bill 1705, the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium Math Task Force prepares…
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Kern Master’s Upskill Program nears half-way mark 

The drive is on to place the program's master’s grads in Kern community college adjunct spots   The Kern Master’s Upskill Program continues to forge ahead as four cohorts of high school teachers are halfway to its goal of 100 new…
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WHAT THE CV-HEC IS HAPPENING BLOG (Sept. 2024): The college scene resumes

With the advent of the fall semester for our 28 member-institutions and for education throughout the nation, the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium presents a few words from Kevin A. Nelson, Merced College English professor who teaches…
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HIGHER ED NEWS: PPIC Pathways Report

  A sweeping new report, “Pathways to College Completion in the San Joaquin Valley,” by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found a multitude of factors contributing to lower college attainment rate in the region, compared…
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SPOTLIGHT: Pathways to College Completion in the San Joaquin Valley

  California’s San Joaquin Valley (SJV) has the lowest college enrollment and completion rates in the state, which both reflects and perpetuates the region’s economic challenges. Yet it could be on the verge of dramatic improvements.…

MEMBER NEWS: CHSU celebrates accreditations

  Significant milestone: CHSU celebrates full accreditation for all programs   (CLOVIS, Calif.)– The California Health Sciences University (CHSU), a member of the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium, held a celebration this…

MEMBER NEWS: Info sessions for North Valley Master’s Upskilling

Recruitment of North Valley high school math and English teachers for dual enrollment qualification begins – info sessions set Applications are now available for 24 North Valley high school math and English teachers to enroll in the WE Will!…

MEMBER NEWS: Consortium members earn Wall Street Journal rankings

UC Merced is No. 1 university for social mobility in the US, new study says.     BY FERNANDA GALAN Merced Sun-Star SEPTEMBER 09, 2024 3:19 PM     UC Merced is the No. 1 university in the nation for social mobility, according…

NEWS RELEASE: Durán joins Aug. 20 panel examining new PPIC findings

New PPIC report shows the San Joaquin Valley with lowest college enrollment and completion rates in the state Panel to discuss strategies for strengthening college-going pathways in the valley   UPDATE AUG. 15  (Public Policy Institute…