Fall 2016
Committee:
Regional and Legislative Affairs Committee
Whereas, many community college students who experience food insecurity struggle to reach the completion of a certificate or degree program.
Whereas, the number of non traditional students at community college is increasing, (Citation 2) who balance family responsibilities, college, and part time work which tends to lead students into situations dealing with food insecurity. and;
Whereas, food insecurity also leads to other obstacles in the course of student education such as physical and mental health concerns (Citation 1). and;
Whereas, students faced with food insecurity need additional institutional support to continue their studies. Therefore be it
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate for the implementation of AB 1747, Weber.
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocates for Food Pantries at all California Community Colleges, in the model similar to that presented by San Bernardino Valley College Food Pantry Proposal (Addendum A).
Citation 1: Cady, Clare L.Web. 07 Oct. 2016. Food Insecurity as a Student Issue. Journal of College & Character 15.4 (2014) Oregon State University.
Citation 2: Steven Bell on March 8, 2012, S. (2012, March 8). Nontraditional Students Are the New Majority | From the Bell Tower.
Addendum 1: Khan, S. F. SBVC Food Pantry. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ribtdvf1_T8J6cX6ghWmRhLkO0kCIUmhHyFV D8PaEAM/edit?usp=sharing
Whereas, the number of non traditional students at community college is increasing, (Citation 2) who balance family responsibilities, college, and part time work which tends to lead students into situations dealing with food insecurity. and;
Whereas, food insecurity also leads to other obstacles in the course of student education such as physical and mental health concerns (Citation 1). and;
Whereas, students faced with food insecurity need additional institutional support to continue their studies. Therefore be it
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate for the implementation of AB 1747, Weber.
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocates for Food Pantries at all California Community Colleges, in the model similar to that presented by San Bernardino Valley College Food Pantry Proposal (Addendum A).
Citation 1: Cady, Clare L.Web. 07 Oct. 2016. Food Insecurity as a Student Issue. Journal of College & Character 15.4 (2014) Oregon State University.
Citation 2: Steven Bell on March 8, 2012, S. (2012, March 8). Nontraditional Students Are the New Majority | From the Bell Tower.
Addendum 1: Khan, S. F. SBVC Food Pantry. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ribtdvf1_T8J6cX6ghWmRhLkO0kCIUmhHyFV D8PaEAM/edit?usp=sharing
Status
AB1747 (Weber, 2016) signed by Governor