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Whereas, Equity and diversity planning is central to the California Community College mission and is of the highest priority at the System Office; and
Whereas, Effective equity planning entails the collection of demographic data, as well as a review of how local colleges are addressing the needs of a diverse population of students;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges revise its paper Student Equity: Guidelines for Developing a Plan to include linkages between equity planning and accreditation; and
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges provide help to local faculty and senates to establish and maintain a linkage between equity plans and the ongoing review of course and program planning and accreditation. MSC Disposition: System Office, Local Senates