WHEREAS, Quality tutoring services are essential for the academic success and personal development of students within the California Community College system, especially for students from diverse backgrounds, including first-generation, low-income, and marginalized students [1];
WHEREAS, California Community College students require equitable access to tutoring resources to bridge learning gaps and enhance their understanding of course material [2] [3] [4]; and
WHEREAS, Current tutoring services may not sufficiently meet the varied learning needs of students due to limitations in availability, and accessibility, cultural competency, and effectiveness; Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate for educational institutions and organizations to assess the effectiveness of existing tutoring services through student feedback, performance metrics, and professional evaluations [4] [5];
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges support the allocation of additional funding and resources to expand tutoring programs, ensuring a greater number of qualified tutors and extended service hours for all levels of classes with a saturated student population;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges promote that the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office start initiatives to improve the number and quality of tutors by means of employing current students that are familiar with course materials whether they are from within or outside of the college, while supporting the maintenance of a balanced approach to academic support by ensuring the availability of both in-person and online tutoring services [6]; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with all stakeholders, including educators, administrators, students, community partners, and other colleges to support the continuous improvement of tutoring services, fostering an environment where all students can thrive academically, ensuring that students are receiving the academic support they need in their introductory and higher level courses to graduate.
Citations
[1]https://partners.pennfoster.edu/blog/2024/february/how-education-inequality-impacts-stu dent-success
[2 ]CCCO Tutoring Services Apportionment Letter
[5]https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/high-impact-tutoring
[6]https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42979-022-01539-6