Educating the Body on Occupational Education Issues

Spring
2007
Resolution Number
21.01
 
Contact
Assigned to
Vocational Education Committee
Category
Career Technical Education
Status
Completed
Summary
Attempt to integrate occupational education issues and perspectives throughout presentations at plenary sessions, institutes, and other Senate events as appropriate; actively seek out vocational faculty to address the Board of Governors regarding vocational education at community colleges; and <BR> <BR> Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges consider publishing at least one article per <i>Rostrum</i> on occupational education issues.
Status Report

CTE topics are integrated into breakouts at session and at least one CTE-related article was included in each Rostrum.

Whereas, Occupational Programs are an integral part of the California Community College System;

Whereas, Over the past two years, the Governor, through his budget, and the Legislature have funded many career and technical education and other economic development projects and initiatives;

Whereas, Local senates, curriculum committees and all faculty need to be aware of issues affecting occupational programs; and

Whereas, The public and governing bodies often have inaccurate perceptions of occupational programs and students;

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges attempt to integrate occupational education issues and perspectives throughout presentations at plenary sessions, institutes, and other Senate events as appropriate;

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges actively seek out vocational faculty to address the Board of Governors regarding vocational education at community colleges; and

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges consider publishing at least one article per Rostrum on occupational education issues. MSC Disposition: Local Senates