PROPOSED BY:

Sandra Woodside

WHEREAS,

providing health benefits to the domestic partners of employees reflects the goals of the YCCD Beyond Tolerance Initiative that ensures all district policies, procedures, and practices promote the values of inclusiveness, tolerance, and mutual respect, and

WHEREAS,

YCCD District hiring policy does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, age or sexual orientation, and

WHEREAS,

The MJC Academic Senate has repeatedly stated its support for the diverse faculty as essential to excellence in achieving our college’s mission.

WHEREAS,

in order to serve as a model of tolerance and anti-discrimination, YCCD honors its code of civil rights and laws of the State of California when dealing with benefits for all employees, and

WHEREAS,

anti-discrimination law and tolerance initiatives extend to all employment practices, including compensation and terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

THEREFORE,

Be It Resolved that the Academic Senate of Modesto Junior College urges the Yosemite Community College District to provide equal opportunities for all employees, including benefits for domestic partners.

FIRST READING:

12/12/02. Tabled definitely until the meeting of January 16, 2003

FINAL ACTION:

DISPOSITION: