Whereas, Cooperative Work Based Education helps students acquire desired work habits and skill competencies that aid student success in the classroom and the workplace;
Whereas, Current Title 5 language requiring parallel or alternate plans restricts student options for work experience;
Whereas, Title 5 55256 requires consultation "in person" with the employer and does not allow for other methods of contact such as phone and email; and
Whereas, Faculty prefer having "in person" contact with employers but also recognize that remote contact is sometimes appropriate;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges support Title 5 changes that remove the restrictive guidelines requiring "parallel" or "alternate" plans; and
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges support changes modifying Title 5 55256 that leave in place "in person" contact with employers as a preferred method but allow for other methods of contact.
MSC Disposition: Local Senates