Public Higher Education in California is at a crossroads. Almost daily, there are news articles about public higher education and the need for reform, in terms of accessibility, which includes funding, affordability, preparedness, equity and opportunities and barriers for success. Unfortunately, because LWVC does not have a position on public higher education that includes the CSU ad UC systems, the League cannot comment on or advocate for or against any legislation. This study was proposed and approved in order to remedy this situation and in recognition of the fact that education is the bedrock upon which democracy is built and sustained.