Opposition to Budget Cuts to Matriculation, EOPS, and DSPS
Whereas, The paradigm of the California community colleges has for the past four decades increasingly been one of inclusion for all populations; and both state and federal law, as well as respect for human diversity and need, call for California community colleges to provide services and programs to include students with disabilities and socioeconomic disadvantages;
Whereas, It is clear through both research and anecdotal experience that sound practices in student orienting, academic advising and educational goal-setting are key elements of success for all students;