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Fall 2013
Committee:
Relations with Local Senates
Whereas, so far there have been thirteen (13) shootings on or adjacent to college campuses in 2013 alone;

Whereas, as student representatives we have an obligation to make certain that our campuses take every precaution for the safety of our students;

Whereas, in light of recent tragedies it is of critical importance that we recognize that there is an epidemic of violence taking place in our centers of learning;

Whereas, simple preparation and procedures for these crises can save lives;

Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges urge local ASOs to create a committee to look into campus safety protocols and procedures in case of emergencies;

Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage these local ASO committees to disseminate a public report of campus protocols and procedures to share with their constituent students; and

Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges urge these local ASO committees to form a report of campus protocols and procedures to share with the other ASOs of the California Community Colleges system in order to heighten awareness, recognize faults and create an opportunity to implement changes if need be.