PURPOSE
The Governor’s Council for Post-Secondary Education envisions an integrated statewide system for post-secondary education that better serves California’s diverse students as part of a cradle-to-career educational continuum.
A vision for meeting students’ needs
The Council is guided by the vision that, by 2030, California can be recognized as the world leader in meeting students’ needs on the journey to and through college on the way to great careers. The Council is here to affirm that higher education is a priority, to recognize our shared responsibility to students and the state, and to break through the boundaries that limit us today. Members are committed to seeking equity-based solutions that center on student needs and realities.
Working toward a California for All
The Council’s work is part of a broad vision for greater equity and prosperity across our state: California for All is reanimating the California Dream—the idea that every person can achieve a better life, regardless of where they start out. This dream thrives on the diverse talents and a spirit of innovation we seek to further cultivate.
Council Origin
In December 2018, Governor-elect Gavin Newsom met with leaders from higher education systems and agreed that the institutional leadership, together with leaders from labor and the business community would serve as his direct advisers on issues related to higher education. The Governor’s Council for Post-Secondary Education formed in August 2019 to serve as an independent consultative resource to the Governor regarding the economic and social impact of higher education in the state.
An advisory and sounding board role
The Council is advisory to the Governor and does not set policy. It serves as a sounding board for consideration of policy changes within segments that can have ripple effects across the entire education system.
Council Leadership
Chief Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Office of the Governor
President, University of California
Chancellor, California Community Colleges
President, Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education
President, California State Board of Education
Director, California Department of Finance
Senior Advisor and Director, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
President and CEO, California Chamber of Commerce
President, California Federation of Teachers
The Governor’s Council for Post-Secondary Education envisions an integrated statewide system for post-secondary education that better serves California’s diverse students as part of a cradle-to-career educational continuum.