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Article: California Higher Educational System
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CALIFORNIA HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
CALIFORNIA HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
is the largest in the nation, with over 2.1 million students and 140 campuses. It has a tripartite structure, composed of the state's three postsecondary institutions: the University of California, California State University, and the California Community College system. Its fundamental goals are to provide affordable access to higher education for all California residents and maintain world-class research capability. Although it has weathered many storms over the years, including friction among the three institutions, explosive population growth, economic swings, and varying levels of support from governors and ...