Welcome New 4CS Executive Board Officers and Members

During the 16th Annual Classified Leadership Institute held last month in Tahoe City, the 4CS membership installed a new executive board and officers to lead 4CS through the 2008-2009 year.

4CS Officers from left to right are Monica Souza, President; Benita Briones, President Elect; Patrick Lane, North Vice President; Russell Hamilton Sr. , South Vice President; Melanie Haynie, Secretary; and Denise Albright, Treasurer

In the interest of facilitating communication and support in a local context, 4CS is organized into areas and regions. An area representative serves as a liaison between the local senates and 4CS. There are currently several area representative vacancies. In order to maximize resources and provide the highest quality of service 4CS is actively seeking responsible and dedicated senate leaders to fill these positions. For a complete listing of openings and information about the process to become an area representative, visit www.ccccs.org or contact the vice president in your region.

4CS Area Representatives from left to right are N2 Sharon Terry, Sacramento City College; C1 Janet Pedersen, San Joaquin Delta College; B1 Amal Elayyan, San Joaquin Delta College, SE 1 Jose Hueso, San Diego CCD Continuing Ed; SE 3 Kelly Wilkerson, Chaffey College

4CS Offers Support for Hartnell College’s Classified Senate

4CS President, Monica Souza and President Emeritus, Jim Wilson encouraged leadership development and enhanced communication related to governance at Hartnell College on June 19th at the invitation of the classified senate leadership. The attendees took a huge step forward in creating an environment that will lead to the greatest level of student success and the realization of the California Community College’s mission. 4CS strives to empower community colleges through leadership, advocacy, and support. Senates in need for support or interested in elevating their level of involvement in the governance process should contact their local area representative or regional vice president to schedule a presentation – www.ccccs.org.

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4CS Honors Senator Jack Scott with Classified Leadership Award

In celebration of his leadership for community col-leges and in recognition of his individual support for significant classified participation in governance at the state and local level, 4CS presented Senator Jack Scott with their Leadership Award during the Classified Leadership Institute on June 13, 2008.

Senator Scott delivered a rousing acceptance speech recalling his time as a community college president at both Orange Coast College and Pasadena City College and his history of support for community colleges in the Legislature. He shared his outlook on the state budget situation, sup-porting student success, and his excitement about serving as the next Chancellor.

Senate Website Award Winners Recognized at CLI

Winners of the 2nd Annual 4CS website competition were announced on Friday, June 13, 2008 during the 4CS Awards and Outstanding Classified Employee

Recognition dinner. This year, there were only three contestants for the competition which evaluates the college’s classified senate website based on four ele-ments: content, navigation, look, and use of technol-ogy.

Each year’s winners provide excellent examples for other senates to draw ideas from in building and en-hancing their websites.

1st Place—Chaffey College

2nd Place—San Joaquin Delta College

3rd Place—Foothill College

Links to the senate websites are available through the 4CS website at www.ccccs.org and watch for information about next year’s competition!

Mission College Classified Senates Celebrates their Success

On Thursday, May 29th,4CS President, Monica Souza shared information about 4CS with the classified staff at Mission College. The large group of 120 attendees celebrated the transition of Classified Senate officers

President Monica Souza presents award to Senator Jack Scott

SAVE THE DATE 17th Annual Classified Leadership Institute

June 4-6, 2009 Granlibakken Conference Center

Tahoe City, CA

“Cultivating Success”

Watch for information about workshop proposals, scholarship opportunities, and registration at www.ccccs.org. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the conference please contact Benita Briones, bbriones@ccccs.org or Melanie Haynie, mhaynie@ccccs.org .

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with a potluck, employee of the year awards and their annual accomplishments. College President, Dr. Harriet Robles, offered words of encouragement and support. 4CS encourages classified involvement and participation in governance and student success at the local, district and state levels.

“I anticipate a return to Mission College when they host a 4CS quarterly meeting in the future; thank you for the invitation. Additional gratitude goes to the Bookstore and Campus Police for assisting me with the return of my lost wallet” Monica Souza.

4CS Facilitates Cañada College Classified Retreat

Strengthening your classified senate, classified impact on student success and the fun of teambuilding were the themes of the Cañada College classified retreat held June 27, 2008 at Palmer Holbrook Park in Ather-ton. The 30 participants were enthusiastic and engaged throughout the retreat and found great value in the

ideas and concepts shared by the 4CS facilitators. Benita Briones, 4CS President Elect, led the partici-pants through a group exercise focused on identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to various elements of their classified senate. The outcomes of which can be used by the senate mem-bers as they develop their comprehensive plan for the coming years. In another session, Julie Whiting, 4CS Past President, discussed the unique and powerful role played by classified staff in empowering our students for success from the moment they set foot on our campuses. Finally, Jim Wilson, 4CS President Emeri-tus, wrapped things up with a interactive team building exercise that had the groups problem solving, laughing , and over coming personal differences. Comments included “Excellent--lots of relevant info and ideas!! Fun! So much energy and enthusiasm. This is by far the best presentation we’ve had at a retreat!”

Classified staff from Pasadena City College with Senator Jack Scott and his wife, Lacreta Scott at CLI in Tahoe City

Cañada staff engaged in SWOT exercise

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Sacramento, CA 95814

http://www.ccccs.org

Monica Souza, President

The California Community Colleges Classified Senate (4CS), constituted as a voluntary membership body of appropriately recognized shared governance bodies, colleges, and districts which recognizes the value of higher education in the state of California, sees its mission as:

Advocating the value and contributions classified staff provide to the learning environ-• ment;

Providing quality service to promote student success;•

Cooperating with other organizations in the interest of enriching the educational envi-• ronment of the California Community Colleges;

Serving as a liaison between the California Community Colleges senates;•

Promoting the participation of classified staff in shared governance at the state and local • levels; and

Developing and supporting classified senates at the local level.•

4CS Mission Statement

4CS Wants to Feature Your Stories and Successes

In addition to sharing information about our activities and providing updates on state level decisions and policy im-pacting our students, staff, and colleges 4CS serves as a liai-son between our member senates. We want to facilitate the sharing of ideas and best practices and get you connected with leadership at other colleges who may be facing similar challenges. Make it a habit to share with us what you are do-ing - professional development, fundraising, effectively par-ticipating in governance, building positive relationships with other groups on campus, community involvement, activities to support students! We want to hear it from you. Send your submissions to Julie Whiting at jwhiting@ccccs.org so that I can include them in the regular 4CS e-bulletins and newslet-ters. If you have pictures...include those to, along with the names of the individuals featured. With your help we can continue to provide great information to our members.