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News from our Classified SenatesAcross the State . . .Getting Connected!SCITY COLLEGE CLASSIFIED SENATE inassociation with Staff Development started aConnections (Service Culture) Quality ServiceTraining program for Classified Staff on the campus in1999. Since then, the Los Rios Community CollegeDistrict has picked up on the merit this training providesto the Classified staff, promoting good customer serviceand a positive mind-set by offering a Classified LeadershipAcademy to all district classified employees. TheConnections training includes several wonderful videos:ACRAMENTO Who Moved My Cheese? FISH! Fun Is Good The Guest Invisible Man Meets the Mummy Celebrate What's Right with the World Focus Your VisionNo matter how many times you see these videos youwill always feel better about your day. I recently viewedCelebrate Whatʼs Right with the World last week, probablymy 5th screening, and came away with a positive, up-liftedspirit; I always seem to find a “life” connection.If your college is in need of a training program, I highlyrecommend the videos listed above.Let’s connectAs new North Vice President for 4CS, I look forward todeveloping a strong network with the Classified leaders inmy region. One of my ultimate goals isto help develop an annual opportunityfor us to bring all the Classified Senateleaders from the northern part of thestate together for a day long meeting.However, my immediate goal is toconnect with you. I want to listen toyour ideas and suggestions, find outMonica Souzaabout the issues you face and the North Vice Presidentsuccesses you are having and learnmore about your senates.Monica Souza, North Vice PresidentCalifornia Community Colleges ClassifiedSenateSacramento City College(916) 558-2155msouza@ccccs.org44CS ConnectionsChaffey College approvescontract position forClassified SenateIN AN ENCOURAGING SHOW OF SUPPORT,Chaffey Collegeadministration approved a .475 contract administrativeassistant position for the Classified Senate. This positionwas recommended for the last two years through theProgram and Services Review process and was approvedfor recruitment in the 05/06 fiscal year. Chaffey CollegeClassified Senate is enjoying a period of renewed growthand increased District support.As an example of this increased support, Chaffey Collegeadministration approved and funded ten classified participantsto attend the 2005 Classified Leadership Institute. Furtherfunding was provided for the creation of a Senate office ina shared location with the Academic Senate. Our advocacyefforts paid off and the classified senate is continuing to bea strong participant in the governance process at Chaffey.Established in 1981, Chaffey College ClassifiedSenate was the first classified senate organizedin Southern California.Did you know?Classified Senates have been in existence forover 20 years!20 years or moreChaffey (1982) Fresno (1984)20 yearsSanta Monica (1985)15 years or moreSierra College (1989) San Joaquin Delta (1989)15 yearsSacramento City College (1990)College of Alameda (1990)Moorpark College (1990)10 years or moreLos Medanos College (1991)Merced College (1991)Gendale Community College (1991)Reedley College & North Centers (1991)Santa Barbara City College (1991)November 2005

Governance Organization SpotlightBoardTofGovernorsHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of the CaliforniaCommunity Colleges sets policy andprovides guidance for the 72 districtsand 109 colleges which constitute the system.The 17-member Board, appointed by the stateʼsGovernor, formally interacts with state andfederal officials and other state organizations.The Board of Governors selects a Chancellor forthe system. The Chancellor, through a formalprocess of consultation, brings recommendationsto the Board, which has the legislatively grantedauthority to develop and implement policy for thecolleges. Additionally, each of the 72 communitycollege districts in the state has a locally-electedBoard of Trustees, responsive to local communityneeds and charged with the operations of the localcolleges. The governance system of the CaliforniaCommunity Colleges is one which uses processesof “shared governance.” In March 1988, theBoard of Governors adopted a process knownas”consultation,” through which a council composedof representatives of selected community collegeinstitutional and organizational groups, assist indevelopment and recommendation of policy to theChancellor and Board of Governors.George T. CaplanPresidentKay AlbianiVice PresidentKristin JacksonFranklinBarbara GothardBenita D. HaleyLance T. IzumiPauline LarwoodDebbie MalumedStacey L McMullen“Itʼs been an honor and aprivilege to represent classifiedemployees on the Board of Governors. Being able to provide inputfrom the classified perspective hasbeen both productive and rewarding. Although we, as classified staff, havemany different jobs and often work in thebackground, the services we provide areessential to the educational experienceand success of our community collegestudents.”4CS ConnectionsLou MonvilleMargaret R. QuinonesCarolyn RussellPhoto not available:Barbara Davis-LymanLeslie WangNext issue:Community CollegeLeague of California(CCLC)November 20055

Leadership Training14thAnnualESAVTHEE!!!TADA LeadershipJourneyNavigatingOur FuturesThursday - SaturdayJune 8 - 10, 2006Sponsored jointly byCommunity College League ofCaliforniaandCalifornia Community CollegesClassified SenateThis yearʼsconference will focus on a leadershipjourney classified staff experience whilenavigating into their future for the successof community colleges; the positive aspectsof classified involvement in participatory(shared) governance, and improvingindividual leadership effectiveness.Registration and FeesFull conferenceregistrationis 475 (double occupancy). Registrationcovers conference lodging costs, mostmeals, materials and speaker expensesScholarshipsScholarships are available through 4CS,please check our website www.ccccs.orgfor details.Southern LeadershipBy Pat Murray, Classified Senate President, Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College DistrictSoutheast Region 1 RepresentativeYOU MAY BE FAMILIAR WITH THIS PHRASE, “Leaders donʼt create followers, they create otherLeaders.” This is truly the case in the southern area. Our area has been short of regionrepresentatives and it has been our local senateʼs hope to change that. However, because ofthe leadership experiences offered at the Classified Leadership Institute and the cohesive relationshipconnecting our local senates to the state executive board, there are now more representatives fromthe south than ever before. In addition, one benefit of participating on the executive board is that ourcampus can host one of the state executive board meetings! Grossmont College in El Cajon will be the location for theMarch California Community Colleges Classified Senate executive board meeting.When I returned home from the conference, I was energized and hopeful that I could connect with the San Diego areaclassified senate leaders. Immediately the contact became a springboard to meet Desiree VanSaan, the Classified Senatepresident from San Diego City College. She instituted her groupʼs first ʻClassified Convocationʼ. She invited me to shareinformation about 4CS, encourage the staff, and build enthusiasm for their organization. The event was also an opportunityto raise funds with a 50-50 drawing, and a chance for me to encourage attendance at the next Classified Leadership Institute.I was equally excited when Wanda Maxwell, senate president-elect from Southwestern College, responded with a requestto attend their first ʻClassified Leaders Retreatʼ. On both occasions I spoke to the group about how leadership changes ourenvironments, and how the students will also be inspired by courageous campus employees.There is no greater compliment than when a student says “I want to do what you do for a living ” The secret is, it may notnecessarily be the tasks that we do, but how we execute them with a joyful spirit, how we collaborate with so many otherson our campuses, and how we strive for service that extends beyond ʻjust getting the job doneʼ. When students see thesethings; energy, collegiality, and service-oriented attitudes, they too will execute their schoolwork and professional careerswith similar qualities that will extend to our community. One person can make a difference.64CS ConnectionsNovember 2005

Call for Presentations –Share Your ExpertiseCome to CLI – We’ll Pay For It!T4CS CLASSIFIED LEADERSHIPInstitute is actively seeking yourtalent, energy, and ideas for the2006 Classified Leadership Institute.Please consider presenting a workshopduring the conference to share yourideas and expertise with your classifiedcolleagues. By submitting a presentationproposal either individually or as a groupyou increase the visibility of your senateor college and engage in an incredibleprofessional development experience.Presentations should fit with the conferencetheme, “A Leadership Journey: NavigatingOur Future” and can deal with a varietyof topics including but not limited to:leadership, governance, fundraising,advocacy, technology, communication,involvement, partnerships. You candownload the presentation proposal formsand submission information from the4CS website at www.ccccs.org or contactyour local area representative directly.Proposals must be received by January20, 2006.HE4CS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE an exciting scholarship opportunity.The CLI Scholarship was established in 1998 to assist collegesin recognizing classifiedemployees who have madepositive leadership contributionsand/or exhibit strong leadershippotential and are activelypursuing leadership roles attheir colleges. The scholarshipcovers the cost of attending theClassified Leadership Instituteand provides some additionalfunds to assist with transportationcosts.A minimum of two 500scholarships will be awardedfor the 2006 CLI. Eligibilitycriteria, application formsand requirements, and contactinformation can be foundby visiting the 4CS websitea t h t t p : / / w w w. c c c c s . o r g /activities/cli/scholarship06.html4CS ConnectionsNovember 20057

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Oxnard College Santa Barbara City College Ventura College Ventura CC District CARI PLYLEY . a shared location with the Academic Senate. Our advocacy . a strong participant in the governance process at Chaffey. Established in 1981, Chaffey College Classified Senate was the first classified senate organized in Southern California. 20 years .