Minimum Qualifications/Occupational Programs

Whereas it is of utmost importance to have instructors in occupational programs who are knowledgeable and experienced in their fields, and

Whereas the extensive preparation in many occupational areas does not allow for concurrent traditional academic preparation, and

Whereas community college occupational programs may be in jeopardy because of the lack of availability of potential instructors with both occupational and academic backgrounds,

Resolved that the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges study the impact of, and issues surrounding minimum qualifications on occupational programs and instructors.