Resolution In Support of Reviewing the impact of the 2012 California Non-Repeatability Language

Fall
2020
Resolution Number
09.05
 
Assigned to
Transfer, Articulation, and Student Services Committee
Category
Curriculum
Status
Assigned

Whereas, The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office has issued a call to action, to look with fresh eyes at the limitations and barriers to educational equity in California Community Colleges;

Whereas, Educational equity is in the requirements of the California Education Code and Title 5 Regulations, and educational equity requires understanding the unique challenges and barriers faced by individual students or by populations of students and each student having equitable access, guidance and support in pursuing educational pathways and career goals;

Whereas, California community college faculty, students, graduates, and supporters from 105 institutions petitioned [1] in 2020 regarding the effects of the 2012 non-repeatability policy, unanimously sharing that the policy does not align with the advancement of equitable education in courses requiring practice-based skills for educational and career technical advancement, such as the arts and kinesiology;

Whereas, The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges recognizes and values the diversity in the California Community Colleges system, is committed to addressing structural racism as it impacts the most vulnerable and socially disadvantaged groups.

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges recommend and support reexamining the 2012 non-repeatability policy’s effect on student success and completion rates as it relates to equitable access for all demographics in courses requiring practice-based skills across higher education campuses in California.

Acclamation


1. Petition to Reexamine Non-Repeatability in Higher Dance Education