Whereas, The bylaws of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) include procedures and criteria for conferring the status of senator emeritus for the purpose of recognizing the meritorious service of a faculty member upon or after retirement, and Wheeler North has satisfied those requirements as a faculty member of the California Community Colleges system whose service has well exceeded the required five years of significant service to the ASCCC;
Whereas, Wheeler North was a tireless advocate for career education programs and ensured that the needs of career education students were part of all campus, district, and statewide discussions;
Whereas, Wheeler North served as chair or co-chair of many statewide committees including the ASCCC Curriculum Committee, the ASCCC Vocational Education Committee, and the Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee; and
Whereas, Wheeler North was always available to provide advice, albeit weedy at times, and assistance to any faculty member and could provide any needed citation from Title 5 and Education Code;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges confer upon Wheeler North its highest honor of Senator Emeritus and thank him for his contributions to the faculty and students of California.
Acclamation