Faculty and students expressed concerns about Assembly Bills 705 and 1705 and the loss of Hispanic-Serving Institution funding at a Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees study session on student support structures Jan. 28.
Multiple faculty members made public comments criticizing Assembly Bills 705 and 1705, which require California community colleges to place most students directly into transfer level English and math courses and limit enrollment in remedial classes.
Jessica Paisley, academic counselor for the Second Chance Program, explained that the elimination of most remedial course options has reduced student choice and disproportionately impacts returning students, English learners, students of color and Second Chance students…