WHEREAS, There is a lack of studies highlighting the research opportunities available to community colleges, exposing the lack of association of community colleges with research and the bias associated with community college students in research;
WHEREAS, Substantial research experience is fundamental for students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies;
WHEREAS, Undergraduate research experience considerably increases employability with 41% of employers in the US being “much more likely” to hire a candidate with undergraduate research experience[1]; and
WHEREAS, Undergraduate research contributes significantly to society by continuing to advance students’ fields of study and fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation among the students; Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage research institutions and organizations to create opportunities that involve community college students so they may garner experience;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges champion the establishment of partnerships between four-year universities and community colleges to collaborate to create research opportunities specifically for community college students;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges energetically support the allocation of state funding toward the increase of research opportunities available to community college students; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges strongly advocate for the establishment of Undergraduate Research Centers at all community colleges that encourage students to pursue research, provide counseling on finding research opportunities, and offer peer review services for student-authored papers.
Citations:
[1] https://www.aacu.org/research/how-college-contributes-to-workforce-success