New ways to invigorate the purpose of the higher education system was addressed by the top dignitaries of California’s three higher education segments on Wed. Jan. 22 at the UC Board of Regents.

California Community College Chancellor Brice Harris, CSU Chancellor Tim White, and UC President Janet Napolitano discussed new tactics the three systems will try to accomplish helping K-12 students become more motivated in progressing to college. Also addressed, abetting community college students with transferring to a 4-year university, the three systems constructed a way in which the students will be able to ease the process of moving forward.

The higher education leaders discussed communicating with K-12 schools to show students ways they can reach college with the help of financial aid for those who require it. They aspire to make it known to high school students that they have the opportunity to further their education.

Paul Fiest, Vice Chancellor of Communications, explained how committed all three institutions are to working together to handle key issues in ‘transfer efficiency.’ A plan to create a system, using students’ data, that will help students keep track of coursework, transfer requirements, and financial aid information. The set up will assist undergraduates accomplish their goal in transfer to a 4-year college.

These plans are still in the beginning stages of the process. Napolitano, Harris, and White are meeting again in March for the California Community Colleges Board of Governors meeting.