Fall 2016
Committee:
Executive Committee
Whereas, there is an unknown amount of students in California that are experiencing housing or other financial crises while attending courses from our Community College Districts that may fail, drop or withdraw from classes in an attempt to better their situation.
Whereas, it is in the best financial interest of local state and federal governments, that a student who receives scholarships, Board of Governors Fee Waiver, and/or Federal Financial Aid Grants complete their course work in the recommended amount of time or they are then less likely to obtain a degree. (Citations 1, 2)
Whereas, students who are homeless or have a financial crisis may not be able to afford to wash their clothing and may as a result experience discomfort embarrassment or ridicule due to the state of their clothing. students who experience the aforementioned discomfort, embarrassment or ridicule are more likely to drop, withdraw or skip classes. (Citations 3, 4, 5)
Whereas, California Community Colleges receive funds to provide programs, courses and facilities to students, however students who are not enrolled in coursework may be denied use of such facilities (such as being enrolled in a physical education or athletic course).
Let it be Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate for access to school facilities and resources for students that are in need of a place to wash their clothing.
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges works with the California Community College’s Chancellor’s Office to make such facilities and resources available to students of California Community College campuses.
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community college advocate that the data and information collected on the students shall be narrow in scope (in compliance with FERPA) to gather information regarding usage and cost of such facilities and resources.
Citation 1: Fain, P. (2013, November 15). Students are unlikely to graduate if they stop out more than once, study finds.Retrieved October 06, 2016, from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/11/15/students-are- unlikely-graduate-if- they-stop- out-more- once-study- finds
Citation 2: Time is the Enemy. (2011, September). Retrieved October 7, 2016, from http://www.completecollege.org/docs/Time_Is_the_Enemy_Summary.pdf
Citation 3: Murphy, K. (2016, September 21). Governor Brown signs bills to help homeless college students and boost 4-year graduation rates. Retrieved October 06, 2016, from http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/21/governor-signs-bills-to- help-homeless- college-students- and-boost- 4-year- graduation-rates/
Citation 4: Williams, D. (2016, September 23). Community College Shower Access Bill Empowers Homeless Students. Retrieved October 06, 2016, from http://www.independent.com/news/2016/sep/23/community-college- shower-access-bill- empowers-home/
Citation 5: Invisible Struggles. (n.d.). Pegasus. Retrieved October 7, 2016, from https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/invisible-struggles/
Whereas, it is in the best financial interest of local state and federal governments, that a student who receives scholarships, Board of Governors Fee Waiver, and/or Federal Financial Aid Grants complete their course work in the recommended amount of time or they are then less likely to obtain a degree. (Citations 1, 2)
Whereas, students who are homeless or have a financial crisis may not be able to afford to wash their clothing and may as a result experience discomfort embarrassment or ridicule due to the state of their clothing. students who experience the aforementioned discomfort, embarrassment or ridicule are more likely to drop, withdraw or skip classes. (Citations 3, 4, 5)
Whereas, California Community Colleges receive funds to provide programs, courses and facilities to students, however students who are not enrolled in coursework may be denied use of such facilities (such as being enrolled in a physical education or athletic course).
Let it be Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate for access to school facilities and resources for students that are in need of a place to wash their clothing.
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges works with the California Community College’s Chancellor’s Office to make such facilities and resources available to students of California Community College campuses.
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community college advocate that the data and information collected on the students shall be narrow in scope (in compliance with FERPA) to gather information regarding usage and cost of such facilities and resources.
Citation 1: Fain, P. (2013, November 15). Students are unlikely to graduate if they stop out more than once, study finds.Retrieved October 06, 2016, from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/11/15/students-are- unlikely-graduate-if- they-stop- out-more- once-study- finds
Citation 2: Time is the Enemy. (2011, September). Retrieved October 7, 2016, from http://www.completecollege.org/docs/Time_Is_the_Enemy_Summary.pdf
Citation 3: Murphy, K. (2016, September 21). Governor Brown signs bills to help homeless college students and boost 4-year graduation rates. Retrieved October 06, 2016, from http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/21/governor-signs-bills-to- help-homeless- college-students- and-boost- 4-year- graduation-rates/
Citation 4: Williams, D. (2016, September 23). Community College Shower Access Bill Empowers Homeless Students. Retrieved October 06, 2016, from http://www.independent.com/news/2016/sep/23/community-college- shower-access-bill- empowers-home/
Citation 5: Invisible Struggles. (n.d.). Pegasus. Retrieved October 7, 2016, from https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/invisible-struggles/