ASCCC Resolution 15.02
Support for the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement, Commonly Known as the American Institutions Requirement
Spring 2019
Resolution Number 15.02
Contact Manuel Vélez
Assigned to Curriculum Committee
Category Intersegmental Issues
Status Assigned
Whereas, The colleges in the California Community Colleges (CCC) system are committed to providing CCC students with a robust civic education by offering courses in history, political science, ethnic studies, and women’s studies that equip CCC students with an understanding of the United States Constitution and American history;
Whereas, As an aspect of fulfilling their graduation requirements, California State University (CSU) students are required to take six semester units in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals, including one course in United States history and one course that fulfills both U.S. Constitution and California state and local government, [1] which provides students with a comprehensive study of United States history and government, including the historical development of American institutions and ideals;
Whereas, Although the United States History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement is not a requirement of the CCC system, many students choose to fulfill the requirement through coursework at a community college before transferring to the CSU, and thus this CSU requirement has been the backbone of U.S. history and civic education in both the CSU and CCC systems; and
Whereas, In the current political climate of the United States, the need for students to be educated in and knowledgeable about the U.S. Constitution and American history is more acute than ever;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges communicate to the California State University Academic Senate its support for and belief in the importance of the current United States History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement; and
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges explore possibilities for adding a requirement similar to the California State University’s United States History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement to the associate’s degree requirements for the California Community Colleges.
MSC
1. CSU Executive Order 1100 Revised August 23,
What happened after ASCCC Resolution 15.02 was adopted at Spring 2019 Plenary?
ASCCC Curriculum Committee
ASCCC Resolution 15.02, Support for the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement, Commonly Known as the American Institutions Requirement, was assigned to ASCCC Curriculum Committee after passing at spring 2019 Plenary.
The ASCCC Curriculum Committee‘s website does not have agendas or minutes from fall 2018, spring 2019, fall 2019, or spring 2020.
The agendas and minutes have been requested for these terms to ascertain:
- Was ASCCC Resolution 15.02 placed on a Curriculum Committee agenda?
- If ASCCC Resolution 15.02 was on the agenda, what was the discussion that took place?
- If ASCCC Resolution 15.02 was discussed, what action was taken?
CCCCO Curriculum Committee
While ASCCC Resolution 15.02 was assigned to ASCCC Curriculum Committee, the California Community Colleges Curriculum Committee (5C) “makes recommendations and provides guidance to the Chancellor’s Office on local and regional implementation of curriculum policy and regulations throughout the California Community College system, including general education, workforce, and development education programs in credit, non-credit and not-for-credit areas.”
“5C is responsible for the development and revision of all title 5 regulations related to curriculum and instruction, the periodic revision of the Program and Course Approval Handbook, the Baccalaureate Degrees Handbook, and all other recommendations that require approval by the Board of Governors. In formulating its recommendations to the Board of Governors, the 5C shall consult with all appropriate constituencies, and shall rely on the advice and judgment of the Academic Senate.”
The CCCCO Curriculum Committee‘s website does not have agendas or minutes from fall 2018, spring 2019, fall 2019, or spring 2020.
The agendas and minutes have been requested for these terms to ascertain:
- Was ASCCC Resolution 15.02 placed on a CCCCO Curriculum Committee agenda?
- If ASCCC Resolution 15.02 was on the agenda, what was the discussion that took place?
- If ASCCC Resolution 15.02 was discussed, what action was taken?