SB-2018-19-009: Call to Action and Blue Print to Increase College Graduation and Keep Our Economy Strong

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Senate Bill No.: SB-2018-19-009

Date: November 3, 2018

Authored by: Chair of Community and Government Relations

Referred to: External Affairs Committee

Committee Rec:

Senate Action: November 19, 2018

Title: Call to Action and Blue Print to Increase College Graduation and Keep Our Economy Strong

1. WHEREAS: The Associated Students, Inc. (AS) is the official voice of over 38,000 students at California State University Northridge; AND

2. WHEREAS: AS is the primary advocate for students at CSUN and provides excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to create and enhance a spirited, learning focused campus environment; AND

3. WHEREAS: AS is always trying to get more students involved and increase student participation within the many programs and services we offer; AND

4. WHEREAS: The California Master Plan for Higher Education of 1960 spearheaded internationally competitive industries; AND

5. WHEREAS: Californians standard of living is declining and will continue to decline without improvements in educational attainment; AND

6. WHEREAS: Future economic prosperity is jeopardized if large education disparities by race and ethnicity continue to be ignored; AND

7. WHEREAS: The future of California will lose employers and jobs without urgent attention to increasing attainment of a college credential; THEREFORE LET IT BE

1. RESOLVED: That the Associated Students endorses the Call to Action and Blueprint Plan to increase college graduates and keep our economy strong; AND LET IT BE FURTHER

2. RESOLVED: That the Associated Students calls on the next governor of the great state of California to adopt the Call to Action and Blueprint Plan, and be a tireless advocate for improving California’s ability to deliver results for its people; AND LET IT BE FURTHER

3. RESOLVED: That the Associated Students calls on the next governor of the great state of California to establish a statewide goal to ensure 60 percent of California’s adults have a college credential by 2030; AND LET IT BE FINALLY

4. RESOLVED: That copies of this resolution be distributed widely, including but not limited to the following: • Governor Jerry Brown • Governor Elect Gavin Newsom • Mayor Eric Garcetti • Senator Bob Hertzberg • Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel • The Campaign for College Opportunity • Dianne Harrison, CSUN President • CSUN Today • The Daily Sundial

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