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Student Equity

The Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) Program was established through the enactment of California Education Code 78222. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Student Equity and Achievement Program support the California Community Colleges in implementing activities and practices that advance the system wide goal to boost achievement for all students with an emphasis on eliminating the achievement gaps for students from traditionally underrepresented groups through the following:

  • Maintain an Equity Plan to ensure equal educational opportunities and promote student success for all students, and traditionally underrepresented groups in particular;

  • Provide services needed to assist a student in making informed decisions about their educational goal and course of study in developing an education plan;

  • Implement activities and practices pursuant to the California Community College Guided Pathways Grant Program

Merced College Student Equity activities include research and evaluation of programs for underrepresented students, establishing goals and schedules for implementing these programs, and identifying funding sources for these services. Copies of pertinent reports are available upon request from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness or the Office of Student Equity and Success.