Fall 2009
Committee:
President
Whereas, The two fundamental purposes for accreditation as defined by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) are "to assure the quality of the institution" and "to encourage institutional improvement";
Whereas, Students have been recognized as a valuable constituency and guaranteed the right to participate in district and college governance by AB 1725 (Vasconcellos, 1988);
Whereas, Students at many colleges are currently providing valuable input into the accreditation of their own institutions; and
Whereas, Students, being a unique constituency in that they are the main beneficiaries of the college services, could offer a unique perspective in the analysis of college self-studies and processes and offering suggestions for institutional improvement;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) to seek out and interview students to receive more accurate feedback in the accreditation process; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with community colleges and the ACCJC to conduct open forums where students may have the chance to offer their knowledge and experiences at their respective community colleges with the ACCJC as well as learn more about the accreditation process.
Whereas, Students have been recognized as a valuable constituency and guaranteed the right to participate in district and college governance by AB 1725 (Vasconcellos, 1988);
Whereas, Students at many colleges are currently providing valuable input into the accreditation of their own institutions; and
Whereas, Students, being a unique constituency in that they are the main beneficiaries of the college services, could offer a unique perspective in the analysis of college self-studies and processes and offering suggestions for institutional improvement;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) to seek out and interview students to receive more accurate feedback in the accreditation process; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with community colleges and the ACCJC to conduct open forums where students may have the chance to offer their knowledge and experiences at their respective community colleges with the ACCJC as well as learn more about the accreditation process.