Why Resolutions?
Democracy:
Unlike dictatorships, democratic decision-making is an often chaotic, bottom-up process involving lots of conversations, multiple levels of politicking, and rapid changes of opinion. Though seemingly chaotic—but not a free-for-all!–it tends to produce superior policy decisions because it treats participants equally, and judges ideas solely on their merit. The Academic Senate embraces the chaos and trusts the process.
Resolutions: The Primary Mechanism for Setting Policy
The Academic Senate relies on formal resolutions, a democratic process, to set direction for the organization as a whole. Although the use of resolutions is primarily used to influence senate policies, resolutions may also be used to affirm a formal position and/or used ceremonially to honor or note formal appreciation.
Solutions: Borne out of Issues
In many instances, before the Academic Senate can take action on an issue, concern, or problem, the adoption of a resolution by the body is necessary to provide direction and facilitate deeper understanding of the issue.
LINK: Resolution Writing and General Advice
WCC Academic Senate Adopted Resolutions
Number | Resolution Title | Date Passed |
19-01 | SP 2019 – Local Adoption of CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric (Adopted 3/29/19) | 03/29/2019 |
20-01 | SP 2020 – Resolution of Appreciation to Honor WCC Academic Senate Senator Kevin Ferns | Â 05/8/2020 |
21-01 | SP 2021 – Resolution in Solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander Community | 04/9/2021 |
21-02 | SP 2021 – Resolution of Appreciation to Honor Dr. Houston, YCCD Chancellor | 04/9/2021 |
21-03 | Resolution Affirming that Black Lives Matter and Confirming Our Commitment to Improving Academic Success Outcomes for Black and African American Students | 05/14/2021 |
22-01 | Resolution of Appreciation to Honor Dr. Deanna Pierro, Vice President WCC Academic Senate | 05/13/2022 |
22-02 | Resolution of Appreciation to Honor Christopher Howerton, President WCC Academic Senate | 5/13/2022 |