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AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
January 9, 2012
2012-2013 Legislative Goals
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
ACTION
ITEM NUMBER
ENCLOSURE(S)
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Background:
The 2012-2013 Legislative Goals were first developed at the Governing Board’s annual retreat and reviewed
at the December 5, 2011 Board meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the 2012-2013 Legislative Goals as presented.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Brian King
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition
Approved
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Cabrillo College Legislative Priorities
2012-13
A. State Priorities
1. Support stable, predictable funding for community colleges
2. Support a stable and predictable student enrollment fee policy
3. Support access and flexible approaches to Financial Aid for all students
4. Support ongoing funding and resources for instructional and student services programs to assure
student success and completion
5. Support legislative goals for implementation of the League’s 2020 Vision for Student Success
6.
Support the continuing authority of local control
B. Federal Priorities
1. Support increased access and funding for community colleges
i. Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act
ii. Higher Education Act
iii. Pell Grants
iv. Dream Act/Student Adjustment Act
2. Support the Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act
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