Fall 2009
Committee:
President, Educational Policies Committee
Whereas, According to governmental data, due to the economic crisis 14,000 people are losing their health insurance every single day, and many of them return to community colleges to continue their education;
Whereas, The physical and mental health of one person potentially affects the community as a whole; and
Whereas, The physical and mental health of students directly affects all aspects of their educational progress;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with the Board of Governors, Consultation Council and other system partners to amend the Education Code to mandate all California community colleges to provide a health service center; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with California community colleges to provide information on the availability of health services on their campus, which will expand their access to health services.
Whereas, The physical and mental health of one person potentially affects the community as a whole; and
Whereas, The physical and mental health of students directly affects all aspects of their educational progress;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with the Board of Governors, Consultation Council and other system partners to amend the Education Code to mandate all California community colleges to provide a health service center; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with California community colleges to provide information on the availability of health services on their campus, which will expand their access to health services.