Whereas, The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges is committed to ensuring that all Californians have access to high-quality education, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances;
Whereas, Some lifelong learners face a number of barriers to enrolling in classes, including complex application processes, lack of time and resources, and difficulty navigating the system; and
Whereas, CCCApply is the statewide online admission application center for California Community Colleges and therefore plays a vital role in making access to education more equitable;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges work with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office to simplify the application process by designing it to be user-friendly and accessible to all applicants, regardless of their prior experience with higher education; and
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges work with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office to provide more support for lifelong learners in the application process by creating resources for lifelong learners, such as a dedicated landing page, FAQ, and a contact form for personalized assistance.
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