Spring 2015
Committee:
Equitable Practices Committee
Whereas, ESL students constitute in average 45% of the community college population and that they must pass the long pattern ESL English classes to reach their major prerequisite courses
Whereas, Many students spend a lot of money on certain ESL classes with not much effects on their improvement according to "Student's Satisfaction on ESL Classes Survey"
Many students are held in community college for as long as three to four years due to long pattern ESL course requirement
Resolved, That English 47a and other accelerated reading, writing and reason classes shorten the degree path for transfer student and save a big portion of time toward their educational goal.
Resolved, That the availability of these classes in all colleges prevents high transportation costs and transportation time for community college students.
Resolved, That since English 47a and other accelerated reading, writing, and reson classes accumulates three courses with non-transferable units in one semester, it provide more available spots for students to take their transferable courses.
Whereas, Many students spend a lot of money on certain ESL classes with not much effects on their improvement according to "Student's Satisfaction on ESL Classes Survey"
Many students are held in community college for as long as three to four years due to long pattern ESL course requirement
Resolved, That English 47a and other accelerated reading, writing and reason classes shorten the degree path for transfer student and save a big portion of time toward their educational goal.
Resolved, That the availability of these classes in all colleges prevents high transportation costs and transportation time for community college students.
Resolved, That since English 47a and other accelerated reading, writing, and reson classes accumulates three courses with non-transferable units in one semester, it provide more available spots for students to take their transferable courses.