Remove the Term Remedial from the Student Success Scorecard

Whereas, The term “remedial” is used in the Student Success Scorecard to describe curriculum in English, mathematics, and English as a Second Language (ESL) that is below transfer level under the heading of Momentum Points;

Whereas, Courses in English, mathematics, and ESL that are below transfer level are also called “basic skills courses” in the Basic Skills Initiative; and

Whereas, Basic skills and remedial are referring to the same set of courses;

Resolved, The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges recommend to the Chancellor’s Office that the term “remedial” in the Student Success Scorecard be replaced with the terms “basic skills” and “ESL”.

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