Fall
2001
Resolution Number
13.04
Contact
Assigned to
President
Category
General Concerns
Status
Completed
Status Report
Not much of an issue anymore.
Whereas, Some California community colleges have adopted compressed and/or alternative calendars and more are considering doing so;
Whereas, Compressed alternative calendars may affect the quality of student learning;
Whereas, Title 5, 53200, defines student success as an academic and professional matter; and
Whereas, Reliable studies on the effect of alternative and compressed calendars on student learning have not yet been published and widely disseminated;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community College surge local senates to take a leading role in any decision to adopt compressed and/or alternative calendars since the decision will impact the student learning experience.