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Board hears broad support for expanded CCC baccalaureate programs and for AB 664 pilot in South County
Summary
Assemblymember David Alvarez urged support for AB 664 and the board discussed dozens of proposed bachelor’s programs, duplication reviews, and workforce needs; many students, trustees and industry groups urged timely approvals for local workforce baccalaureates.
Assemblymember David Alvarez addressed the Board of Governors on Jan. 13 to urge support for expansion of community college baccalaureate programs and for AB 664, a pilot bill he said would allow Southwestern College to propose a limited number (four) of workforce‑driven baccalaureate programs subject to board approval and a statutory sunset in 2035.
"Assembly Bill 664 offers a focused temporary solution that allows Southwestern College to propose a limited number of workforce driven baccalaureate programs ... and also a sunset of 2035," Alvarez said, framing the proposal as a response to documented regional workforce and geographic…
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