Whereas, It is critical to assess the impact of AB 705 (Irwin, 2017);
Whereas, AB 705 (Irwin, 2017) is mandated to be implemented within the entire California Community College system; and
Whereas, The implementation of AB 705 (Irwin, 2017) is an academic and professional matter impacting curriculum, prerequisites, and educational planning under the purview of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges;
Resolved, That when AB 705 (Irwin, 2017) is implemented, the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges give guidance to the local colleges on the types of data to collect to assess the impact of AB 705 (Irwin, 2017), particularly regarding equity; and
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) urge the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to work with the ASCCC to revise the implementation guidelines for AB 705 (Irwin, 2017) in response to collected local data.
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