Fall 2007
Committee:
President, Relations with Local Senates
Whereas, Single parents and low income households pursue higher education to improve their wage earning capabilities;
Whereas, Single parents and low income households generally work full-time to provide income for their family and need additional resources to allow them to work less hours;
Whereas, There are locations that offer lower childcare fees off the college campus but it is more convenient having childcare located on campus; and
Whereas, Long Beach City College recently increased their childcare fees by 115%;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges research the costs of childcare on community college campuses across California to determine the variation of childcare costs and to conduct a feasibility study for best practices on lowering childcare costs for community college students;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges based on this research and study encourage local associated student bodies to work with administrators and Boards of Trustees on campuses to provide childcare at a reasonable costs; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges report its findings at the next possible General Assembly.
Whereas, Single parents and low income households generally work full-time to provide income for their family and need additional resources to allow them to work less hours;
Whereas, There are locations that offer lower childcare fees off the college campus but it is more convenient having childcare located on campus; and
Whereas, Long Beach City College recently increased their childcare fees by 115%;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges research the costs of childcare on community college campuses across California to determine the variation of childcare costs and to conduct a feasibility study for best practices on lowering childcare costs for community college students;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges based on this research and study encourage local associated student bodies to work with administrators and Boards of Trustees on campuses to provide childcare at a reasonable costs; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges report its findings at the next possible General Assembly.