Spring 2024
WHEREAS, Diverse and underrepresented students are a priority in the 2023-2024 State Legislative Agenda [1], in which legislative support is crucial for recognizing and amplifying student voices and it is also the duty of Student Senate for California Community Colleges to represent marginalized students in the academic and administrative processes within student body organizations;
WHEREAS, The implementation of AB1543 (Fong, 2023) authorizes the usage of student representation fees to establish funding for associated student organizations to utilize for a foundation in advocacy and representation [2], which is a duty of associated students to uphold such ideals; WHEREAS, The National Postsecondary Education Cooperative stated, “The single best predictor of student satisfaction with college is the degree to which they perceive the college environment to be supportive of their academic and social needs. (Astin 1993, Pascarella and Terenzini 2005),” demonstrating a need for students to be supported through acknowledgment and representation of their needs [3]; and
WHEREAS, Limited representation in associated students organizations can lead to policies disregarding student concerns, impacting collegiate student success; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Student Senate for California Community Colleges urge student body associations to establish a comprehensive guideline on how to host events with specified open forums and surveys to garner feedback from students on identifying areas where diversity and inclusivity can be improved;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate for actively soliciting student input, ensuring marginalized students have an opportunity to participate in organizational events such as town halls alongside establishing mentorship programs or workshops to support underrepresented students for leadership roles within decision-making bodies;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges urge California community colleges to collaborate with student body organizations, clubs, and affinity groups to identify and address the challenges faced by underrepresented student communities; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges collaborate with community colleges student body associations to create a standing framework responsible for addressing student concerns and opinions through open forums and surveys.
WHEREAS, The implementation of AB1543 (Fong, 2023) authorizes the usage of student representation fees to establish funding for associated student organizations to utilize for a foundation in advocacy and representation [2], which is a duty of associated students to uphold such ideals; WHEREAS, The National Postsecondary Education Cooperative stated, “The single best predictor of student satisfaction with college is the degree to which they perceive the college environment to be supportive of their academic and social needs. (Astin 1993, Pascarella and Terenzini 2005),” demonstrating a need for students to be supported through acknowledgment and representation of their needs [3]; and
WHEREAS, Limited representation in associated students organizations can lead to policies disregarding student concerns, impacting collegiate student success; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Student Senate for California Community Colleges urge student body associations to establish a comprehensive guideline on how to host events with specified open forums and surveys to garner feedback from students on identifying areas where diversity and inclusivity can be improved;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate for actively soliciting student input, ensuring marginalized students have an opportunity to participate in organizational events such as town halls alongside establishing mentorship programs or workshops to support underrepresented students for leadership roles within decision-making bodies;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges urge California community colleges to collaborate with student body organizations, clubs, and affinity groups to identify and address the challenges faced by underrepresented student communities; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges collaborate with community colleges student body associations to create a standing framework responsible for addressing student concerns and opinions through open forums and surveys.