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Whereas, Technical difficulties with implementation of the Spring 2005 resolutions on mathematics and English requirements for associate degrees require clarifications to confirm the original intent;
Whereas, The original section to be changed included provisions to include alternative courses fulfilling the same requirements;
Whereas, Previous Academic Senate resolutions may have left some doubt about the Senate's position on the AA/AS applicability of certain courses; and
Whereas, Cutting current courses from AA/AS credit would have an unduly negative impact on students;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges ensure that the same breadth of alternatives to specific courses originally agreed upon be included in any changes to Title 5 requirements for the AA/AS degree; and
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges make clear its continued support for the AA/AS applicability of mathematics courses at or above the level of elementary algebra and English courses no more than one level below the level commonly known as English 1A. MSC Disposition: Local Senates