College Futures Foundation

“For California to be an economically vibrant state and serve the diversity of Californians, the CSU leadership and the California State Legislature can absorb the powerful results of the California Mobility Index to seize the moment and demand that every CSU campus fulfill its public mission. This means providing broad access to Californians of all backgrounds and maintaining the affordable higher education opportunities that CSU has historically provided.” Read the full op-ed from Eloy Ortiz Oakley, president and CEO at College Futures Foundation:

College Futures Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Aneesh Raman to its board of directors. https://lnkd.in/gi3JPNcW A leader in economic opportunity and workforce transformation, Raman brings significant experience across government, technology, and journalism to the foundation. “Aneesh has dedicated his career to understanding the conditions necessary to shape economic mobility,” said Eloy Ortiz Oakley, president and CEO of College Futures Foundation. “His expertise in economic and workforce development and public-private partnerships will help advance our mission to ensure all Californians are on a path to prosperity.” #EconomicMobility #CAHigherEd #LinkedIn #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment

Preparing Californians for the future of work is an economic imperative. Eloy Ortiz Oakley, president & CEO of College Futures Foundation, shares more about the opportunities ahead: https://buff.ly/mr6990l. #TheRant #CAMobilityIndex #EconomicMobility

Which 4-Year institutions in California best serve the majority of low- and moderate-income students? Broad-based institutions, according to Michael Itzkowitz, founder and president of the HEA Group. He shares more here:

California State Universities (CSU) dominate the top spots in our new California Mobility Index (CMI). The new ranking system recognizes four-year institutions that best deliver on the promise of economic mobility for California learners from low- and moderate-income backgrounds. Eighty-seven percent of the top institutions on the CMI are from the CSU, many of which are broad-access, public institutions and HSIs (Hispanic -Serving Institutions). More about the #CAMobilityIndex at https://buff.ly/cRHJdKh or via the link in our bio.

California State Universities (CSU) dominate the top spots in our new California Mobility Index (CMI). The new ranking system recognizes four-year institutions that best deliver on the promise of economic mobility for California learners from low- and moderate-income backgrounds. Eighty-seven percent of the top institutions on the CMI are from the CSU, many of which are broad-access, public institutions and HSIs (Hispanic -Serving Institutions). More about the #CAMobilityIndex at https://buff.ly/cRHJdKh or via the link in our bio.

Eloy Oakley share surprising highlights from College Futures Foundation's recently released Four-Year California Mobility Index (CMI): https://buff.ly/yyz94j1. #CAMobilityIndex #EconomicMobility #TheRant

A recognition well-deserved by CSU institutions. Thank you for uplifting underserved learners, families, and communities.

"The fear-fueled call to abandon core principles that uplift economies and empower individuals took an authoritarian turn...when college leaders received a 'Dear Colleague' letter from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights." "What became lightening-rod terms, “diversity, equity and inclusion” in reality constitute neither a policy nor an ideology; they are a way of life that, when intentional and outcome-oriented, change lives in meaningful, measurable ways. These principles related to access and equity are worthy of our attention for what they represent and whom they uplift and are an essential part of pragmatic solutions for a better future." "The role of higher education in transforming lives is seen time and again when access is prioritized. As one of the most powerful tools for upward mobility and breaking cycles of poverty, a postsecondary education provides historically alienated learners with skills, opportunities and networks that lead to better jobs and a prosperous future." Read the full op-ed from Eloy Ortiz Oakley:

Thank you California State University San Marcos for hosting the 2025 National Social Mobility Symposium focused on driving social and economic mobility. We were thrilled to be able to share our newly launched California Mobility Index (CMI) with attending leaders from across the postsecondary education ecosystem. Check out the CMI here: https://lnkd.in/gBFkUFH9. #CAMobilityIndex #EconomicMobility #CollegeROI