Spring 2022
Committee:
Executive Committee, Regional Affairs Committee
WHEREAS, the Student Senate for California Community Colleges shares in the hardships and closeting of students who identify as, Black, Asian American-Desi-Pacific Islander, LatinX, Native American, Middle Easterners and LGBTQIA+;
WHEREAS, college faculty, administration, and counselors share in the experiences that students have faced in many of our institutions, including our state's higher education systems;
WHEREAS, higher education systems focus on creating an atmosphere of cultural and gender awareness so that students feel welcome, free to voice their thoughts and opinions; and
WHEREAS, including statements of diversity, equity, and inclusion, LGBTQIA+ support, mental health services, and basic needs on course syllabi and Canvas course pages;
RESOLVED, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges make a strong statement against that hate, racism, bigotry, bias, and discrimination in all forms is not welcome within the California Community College system.
RESOLVED, that the Student Senate of California Community Colleges advocate that colleges adjust courses and curricula that focus on the perspectives of individuals from all races and genders;
RESOLVED, that the Student Senate of California Community Colleges advocate that all students have access to basic needs and mental health resources, no matter their race, gender, or sexual orientation.
RESOLVED, that the Student Senate of California Community Colleges advocate that the California Community College system and local campuses provide adequate training for all employees, students, and student leaders to understand cultural diversity and non-gender bias.
WHEREAS, college faculty, administration, and counselors share in the experiences that students have faced in many of our institutions, including our state's higher education systems;
WHEREAS, higher education systems focus on creating an atmosphere of cultural and gender awareness so that students feel welcome, free to voice their thoughts and opinions; and
WHEREAS, including statements of diversity, equity, and inclusion, LGBTQIA+ support, mental health services, and basic needs on course syllabi and Canvas course pages;
RESOLVED, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges make a strong statement against that hate, racism, bigotry, bias, and discrimination in all forms is not welcome within the California Community College system.
RESOLVED, that the Student Senate of California Community Colleges advocate that colleges adjust courses and curricula that focus on the perspectives of individuals from all races and genders;
RESOLVED, that the Student Senate of California Community Colleges advocate that all students have access to basic needs and mental health resources, no matter their race, gender, or sexual orientation.
RESOLVED, that the Student Senate of California Community Colleges advocate that the California Community College system and local campuses provide adequate training for all employees, students, and student leaders to understand cultural diversity and non-gender bias.