The CLASSIFIED SENATEDiablo Valley College

Volume III, Number I

CLASSIFIED LEADERSHIPINSTITUTE

by Shirley Kimsey, Vice-PresilkntD VC Classified Senate

I had the good fortune to be one of the classifiedrepresentatives from Contra Costa Community Col­lege District to attend this innovative leadership con­ference sponsored by the CCLC. Diablo Vall~yJ>ol­

lege was represented by Betty Cr nshaw, S rreyKimsey, Eva Monteverde, and Dan Silvia. LOs Meda·nos Colleg Wiinepresented byf~a Dac ausenMike West, a d Rosematy Wo~.The 0 and onehalf day c nference wa innovative and s . aring. Itssucces was relative to e e1;\£odcing which tookplace oetwee cl ssi1ied eadership throughout thestate. We shared some of the successes and problemseach of us has experienced during our leadership role.I was amazed at the unlimited differences in strucrureand development each campus and district has withinthe state of California. One college has over 700 classi­fied which are represented by six different unions.There are 107 community colleges in California and69 of them now have some form of classified senate inplace. None, ofcourse, was an overnight success. Ittook many steps toward development and many hoursof dedicated time for classified staff to make theirsenates become a reality.

We in the Contra Costa Community College Dis­trict can be proud of our accomplishments in establish­ing classified senates at each of the four district sites.We are exemplary for proactive measures taken towarddeveloping district-wide participation guidelines. Manycolleges and district representatives asked us for mate·rial on how we have developed this concept_ One ofthe successes for Diablo Valley College which I sharedwith classified staff at the conference was the develop­ment process of our Selection Participation Commit­tee and the established criteria used to make individualselections to committees and task forces. Diablo ValleyCollege received many requests for material on thedevelopment and structure of the SelectionCommittee.

A state-wide classified senate effort is underway.Betty Crenshaw is assistant chair of the State-WideDevelopmental Committee and she will be geetinginformation packets out to all classified senates in the

(Continued next column)

The next Classified Senate Newslater deadline isWednesday, September 29, 1993.

Contra Costa Community College District

Seprember 8, 1993

Classified-let's keep up the good work.

COMMENTS

by Dan Silvia PresilkntD VC Classified Senate

Howdy, all you buckaroos! (Buckaroos is a non­gender appellation used in the general sense whenspeiling to any crowd larger than one.) How y'alldoin'? (Translation in Californiese: Like, what's hap­penio', man?)

Well, this here's a new year a startin' up and bygolly, it's a loakin' like it's agoin' ta be a humdinger ofa one. (Translation: Uh, oh!) The way I see it turnin'out is we got ta put our noses ta the gtindstone andpull our fair share of the load. And ifin' times, they gitta be a might hard, well, we gotta' look ta those folksthat kin help ussin's when we needum'. Now, whomight I be atalkin' about? Ya kenned it right, pards!(Translation: Have a problem? Who ya gonna call?CLASSIFIED SENATE!) (Translation of the transla­tion: The Classified Senate is your avenue to pursueproblems. Ifit's a Union issue we'll forward it to aUnion representative. With any non~union problem,the Senate will do its utmost to see that it is taken tothe appropriate individuals to get the problem solved.)

Well, buckaroos, (see definition above), I'ma tip­pin' my sombrero ta yaz and ahopin' that this here yearis a goodun'! Buenos suertes, mis amigos!

Ed Note: With all the coufusion related to the open­ing ofschool and the many personnel changes that aretaking plaa:, this is a very shurt issue. Hopefully we canbring you more information next month. In the mean­time, pkase feel free to submit articks to the newslater.Ifit is possibk, we would appreciate any articles beingsubmitted be on computer disk with accompanying hardcopy.

Thank you.

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TO "SEA" THE BLOOMS

by Travel Editor: Marilyn Joyce

"We must go down to the sea again" ... for thebegonias are in bloom! Each September Capitola nearSanta Cruz sponsors the National Begonia Festival,and this will be their 41st annual event. This year's fes­tival begins on Sunday, September 5, with a SandSculpture contest at Capitola Beach, Monday, Sep­tember 6 is the Fishing Derby at Capitola Wharf andthe event culminates the following weekend with theNautical Parade on Sunday, September 12, at 2 p.m.on Soquel Creek. Construction of the floats can beviewed the day before (Saturday, September 11, from4 to 10 p.m. and on Sunday morning before the "float­ing parade"). The parade is the main event of the festi­val and is sponsoted by Antonelli Brothers' BegoniaGardens.

A visit to Antonelli Brothers' Begonia Gardens canbe made any time between July and September to enjoythe vast sea of flowering begonias that are on displaythere. Everywhere you look, over your head likeumbrellas and around your feet, colors so bright, youmay need your sunglasses. Antonelli's is actually aretail nursery, so all plants are for sale.

Should you become hungry while you are thete,the famous Shadowbrook Restaurant is open for wee­kend (Sunday) brunch and serves dinner nightly. Whatmakes Shadowbrook famous is the cable car that takesyou to and from the dining room. The dining room isbuilt to look like a Swiss Chalet and overlooks beauti­ful Soquel Creek. Shadowbrook fearures fine seafoodand mesquite-broiled specialties; it is definitely thatspecial occasion kind of place. Reservations would beadvised this time ofyear. It is located right down theroad from the begonia gardens.

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CLASSIFIED SENATE NEWSLETTER

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FORSEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER

The following workshops and seminars are availa­ble to you through funding from Staff Developmentand the Enhancement Committee.

September 14/15-"Managing Multiple Priorities"­San Jose/San Francisco

September 17-"The Indispensable Assistant"-SanFrancisco

September 20/21/22-"The Basics of Design UsingDesktop Publishing"-San Jose/Sacramento/San Francisco

September 20/21/22/23-''The Basics ofWindows"-San Francisco/Oakland/Sacramen­to/San Jose

September 28/29/0ctober I-"Powerful Communi­cation Skills for Women"-San Jose/Concord/Sacramento

September 21/23-"How to Manage Conflict andManage Anger"-San Francisco/Emeryville

October 5/6/7-"Grammar, Usage and BusinessWriting Skills"-San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose

October 5/6/7-"How to Manage Priorities andMeet Deadlines"-San Francisco/SacramentolFairfield/Oakland/San Jose

October 5 & 6/7 & 8-"How to Plan, Coordinareand Produce Videos"-Oakland/San Jose

October 4/5/6/7/8-"How to Build and ImplementSelf-Directed Work Teams"­Sacramento/Concord/San Jose/Oakland/SanFrancisco

Information on these and more workshops andseminars is available in the Business Services and theStaff Development offices. Enhancement forms arealso available in the Business Services office.

Members of the Enhancement Committee are:Gyda Budna and Margaret Stark

Members of the Staff Devdopment Committeeare: Eva Monteverde-chairperson, Marilyn Cappa,Jane Fraim, Mary Mathie, Nancy Ryanen-Grant, CathyIngersol, LeeAnn Ndson, Linda Robbins, RodRoman, and Dana Zorich.

-Jackie Harrison

The Classified Senate Newsletter is a monthly publi­carion of the Diablo Valley College Classified Senate.

Editors Dee HendersonJanet Slatter

Typeserting and Layout _ Janet Slatter

VoIwne III, Number 4

October 13, 1993

I would hope that each classifiedmember would take any workrelated concerns to their Unionrepresentative. I would also hopethat we are all able to make adetermination if our problemsinvolve work related issues.

I appreciate all the hard work doneby the Classified Senate, but I havealways had a concern that theClassified Senate might in its zealimpose itself in contract issues.This article by Dan does nothing toallay my fears that there is not aclear acceptance in the minds ofsome Senate members. not tomention the President of theSenate, about the importantdifferences in the roles of theSenate and the Union.

In Response to Dan Silvia's Commentsin the September 8, 1993 Issue by Sandra Mills

I am concerned about themessage in Dan's article

"Commcnts" in the September 8,1993 issue of the CLASSIFIEDSENATE NEWSLETTER.

Dan suggests that if any of thcclassified staff has a problem oneshould call the Classified Senate.lf the Senate deems it a Unionissue, they will forward it to aUnion representative. This is not atall what I consider to be theprovince of Ute Classified Senate.Our Union contract covers all workrelated issues, that is after all whywe have a contract. Therefore, Icannot imagine why any classifiedstan" would need the Senate todetermine if a problem Utat is workrelated should be forwarded to the

U,,;., ( '-V.allhlul Hinls by M~y Rock

1\. ~A~ if at risk (elderly, asthmatics, those

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who have heart disease, lungdisease, diabetes or suffer from

~ ~ chronic bronchitis) get a flu shot

The cold and Ilu season is just before the end of October. Publicaround the corner. Here are health officials recommend getting

saine suggestions to help avoid shots early this year to avoid theacquiring these illnesses. especially virulent form of flu, A­

Beijing, already causing outbreaksin several other states. Check withyour Doctor or Health Plan whereto get a flu shot.

Finally, if you are unlucky enoughto get a cold or the flu, treat yourbody (and the rest of us) kindly;stay home. get lots of rest and drinkplenty of fluids.

Wash your hands frcqucntly--coldviruscs are sprcad by talking,coughing, shaking hands, touchingcontaminated surfaces and thentransferring the germs to yourmouth and/or nasal membranes.Eat well, exercise regularly anddrink plenty of fluids-this willhelp keep your resistance up.

.J'~~J)WeAre on the Move by Pam TafoyaThis is an update on the movement of classified staff at DiabloValley College. Here are the latest placements as we enter thetbird band of our classified hiring.

The following Dve employees have received promotions:Jeanie DcwhUl"St-Administrative Secretary in MalhI

Computer ScienceMichael Fcr'guson-Lcad CustodianGena GrUber-Campus Senior Payroll ClerkLinda Jones-Campus Senior Payroll ClerkKathy Reilly-Secretary to the Dean of1nslruclioll

The following employees have transferred from the District toDVC:

Patricia Kaya-Scnior QUice Assista.nt in Counseling!Articulation

Joe Gomes-Building Maintenance Worker

The following employees are here from CCC:Mal'k Jones-Inventory and Receiving in lhe BookstorePenny William-Administrative Secretary in Physical

Education

Farewell (0 four DYC employees who have received promo·tions:

Lucy Bautista-DistrictJulie Ferris-DistrictSandy Holman-LMC (Interim Posilion)Dcleuc Moylc-LMC

Greg Villella will be leaving Dve. I-Ie has accepted a careeropportunity outside of the CCCCD. Antonicta (Tonki) Rofill ismoving to Spain and will not be commuting to DVe althoughshe wishes she could.

Congratulations and best wishes go to all of you.

J

The following workshops and seminars arc available toyou through funding from Staff Development and theEnhancement Committee.

Workshops & Seminarsfor October & November

October 19-22 WordPerfect Shortcuts-Sacramento/SanFrancisco/Oakland/San Jose (oflercd October 19 inSacramento and San Francisco)

October 20, 25, 27, 28 "How to Cl'cnte NewslettersPeople Will Rcad"~San Jose/Oakland/Sun Francisco/Sacramento

October 25-26 "The Organizcu ElIlploy<.'c"-Oaklulld/SanJose

November 2, 4 "How to Handle Dirficult Peop)c"­Sacramento/San Francisco, San Jose (offered November 2in Sacramento and San Francisco~ olTered on November 4in San Francisco and San Jose)

November 2, 4, 5, "Grappling With Gl'llmmlll""­Sacramento/Concord/Oakland

ship; commitment of faculty andclassified service senate leadersto assist/formulate resolutions-­not fiscalize.

The case in point, however, is

the validity of the issuespresented in the DVC FORUMarticles, one that is highlighted isparticipation or consultation asdefined and mandated underAssembly Bill 1725-a statelaw's intent to obstruct ones'transcend to political fortune orgain for political favors inadministering complex publicinterest functions.

The fiscal management projec­tions raised by the proponentsand opponents is like a braidedrope~ the strands must beseparated to gain elarity into itsstructures. Thus, with revenuetargets faltering, the administra­tion has to bridge the shortfallthrough packages of spendingcuts by way of downsizingdivision or departments andadopt fiscal austerity measures.

Critics lament that, indeed, theadministration «hit the

ground running and it got stuckthere ever since." To echo, albeitcaustically, popular impatienceand disappointments at theadministration's failure to matchits rhetoric on effective gover­nance with solid action.

...this is the implied pooledmessage of the DVC FORUM"By-Lines." It is overwhelmingbut un persuasive andunparliamentary.

The views advanced by myhonorable colleagues are rightbut not being effective.

Can we equate action of genuineconcern to fiscalize as opposed topolitical critic's view? How fairand how true "a democratic

action was the greatest good forthe greatest number of people?"

Victor Hugo's quotation mightprovide some enlightenment-

"Where the telescopeends, the microscope

begins, which of the twohas the grander view? "

There is something relevantabout the DVe FORUMNewsletter's (Sept. 3rd and 17thissues) carrying the messages ofMessrs. Bob Flanagan, JoeSexton, and John Shumway andMesdames Ruth Sutter and IreneMenegas-their expression of lossof confidence in Dr. Jensen'sleadership stance in manycritical issues; misleading budgetsurplus and deficit projections,and the question of decision­making prerogatives, especiallythat of extending the contract!tenure of Dr. Jensen withoutdistrict faculty leadership'sparticipation, among others.Other viewpoints are perceivedinjustice, because of bureaucraticsnafus and management'snegative temperament inapplying administrative action tolegitimate grievance. It is verydiflicult to lift. passages in alittered message, more so in anatmosphere of political glitches.Stories of this kind are legion.

In an opposing view, no one candeny that the administration islooking for answers to toughfinancial constraints-one of themost serious problems thedistrict has in its grip, propo­nents argue.

failed expectations in the face ofthe administration's difficulties

to start a groundwork for socialand academic concord vital totransforming the district's andco11eges' mission statements into

reality.

There is no single answer, butplenty of workable solutions. Asmembers of the family oforganizations in this district, weknow as well as they do, andthey know as well as we do, thesuccess of an educationalinstitution depends uponcompetency and honest lcader-

It is a story of 10ss~loss of jobs,loss of people and skills, loss ofprecious resources fromuncertain fate of tax supportededucational programs thiscoming election, and unravelingemergence of proposed statutesof public education reforms thatwill also afrect job opportunitiesin the community colleges andschool districts state-wide.

Thnt was a ccntcrpiece of thedistrict populace confidence andlong aspiration for a leader thatis decisive, swill, and effectivein promoting the three collegedistrict campus' need forrevitalization and academicgro~1h, and the economic we11being of its employees.

Dr. Robert Jensen, chiefexecutive ol1ieer of CCCCD,pledged in his inaugural speech,his administration will "hit theground running..."

But today, that confidence is fasteroding into the dark recesses of

Surveys, studies and personalexperience supp0l1 a range ofdifferent viewpoints.

The issues are emotional ones,but doing what is right--nol [or a

Adjusting for Fairness by Rod M. RomanStaff Assistant, Facilities Planning and Maintenance

There is a great deal of favored fcw, but for communitypublic discussion about the of students, employees and

real soundness of thc financial f~'1culty members, district-wide-position of the Contra Costa means rising above personal andCommunity Co11ege District, political agendas.economic dislocation of someemployees to reinforce the

district's cost savings effort,series of promotion with salaryupgrades as well as an increaseof emoluments of certainmanagement positions by virtueof the expansion of theirresponsibilities created byreorganization and missionchanges.

Information on these and more workshops and seminars isavailable ill the Business Services and the StafT Develop­ment offices. Enhancemcnt forms arc also available in theBusiness Services ollice.

Members of the Enhancement Committee arc: GydaBuehta, Margaret Stark, Ann Williams.

Members of the Stall Developmcnt Committee are:Chairperson, Eva Monteverde, Marilyn Cappa, JaneFraim, Cathy Ingersol, Mary Mathie, Nallcy Ryancn-Grant,Linda Robbins and Dana Zorich.

"What's happening to the ponds?"

"Are they ever going to fix those ponds?"

These are questions I am asked almost daily from all over campusand the answer is Yes! The ponds are being repaired and will be npand running soon.

Even though it may seem to be taking a long time to get the pondsfixed, actually the process has been ongoing for some time. GaryMoscato, a maintenance worker in the Buildings and GroundsDepartment, has done extensive research into the best solution tofix the leaking ponds' and set them up correctly.

Remember the waterfall from the top pond and the sluice-typeareas to the second pond? Gary found tlle leaks that were causingthe water to drain down the hill towards the mailroom (no easytask). Between broken pipes and corroded and destroyed rubbervalve gaskets. there were many problems facing him. He is work­ing on a permanent solution for necessary safety features for in­ground pools and ponds, and hydraulic reconstruction of a newfiltration system and pump station.

The two top ponds will be like indoor tanks with filtered waternmning through both ponds. They will be stocked with Koi, ahardy ornamental fish of the carp family. The bottom pond will bemade into a bog pond again with reeds and cattails and perhapswater lilies as welL

Guy Grace, supervisor of operations and funds, wanted the poudsfixed right, and not have a haphazard job done. He is really gladthat Gary was interested in researching and organizing this project.

Also putting a tremendous effort into this job are the studentworkers Chris Benson and Mark Gustetich. They've done a lot of

Faculty Internships andClassified Teaching RestrictionsT by Mary RockI he Faculty Internship Program is a 6-wcek program

funded through State funds to encourage and assistminority groups to enter the teaching field. Classified staff

meeting the minimum requirements (mllst be presentlyenrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. progrmn and be a minorityor woman) are eligible to participate in this program.

With agreement through the United FacuIJy, teaching

restrictions for eligible classified staff have been waived.

With regard to this program for minorities and women, I

would say that it is a good program except that it is so

blatantly discriminatory. Remember (with regards todiscrimination): two wrongs don't make it right.

What really hurts (and it really hurts!) is that the facultywill support their program and have classified teachjngrestrictions waived for their (pet) program but not for staff

who have worked with them for years. I'm referring tostaff who have given a lot of good to the college andstudents with excellence in teaching and by sharing withstudents their experience with the real working world.

I don't want to take anything away from the program. Ijust wish the college and faculty would treat the staffequitably with regard to the classified teaching restrictionsthroughout the district.

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The Ponds by Life Science

Volume III, Number 5

November 10, 1993

by Mary Rock

continued on page 2

Watch for a flyer that will be distributed this month. Every fewmonths thereafter you will receive further information.

This gathering of the District's Classified clau is the first of itskind in the state. Committees have been formed and areproceeding with the details of the day. It will be a time toremember and we look forward to seeing you there.

Participation GuidelinesThe District-wide Senate Participation Guidelines have beencompleted! It was touch- 'n-go for a while and it looked like itmight take a very long time to complete but, it's done. Forthose of you who don't know what I'm talking about, theguidelines state exactly how much time and when you canparticipate in Classified Senate activities. Every classified staffmember will receive a copy of the new District Procedure8009.01 in the very near future. Watch for it!

Commentsby Dan Silvia President, DVC Classified Senate

Goodbye BettyBetty Crenshaw has resigned as the Classified Senate Corre­sponding Secretary. Work commitments precluded her fromattending Senate and committee meetings at this college andDistrict, therefore she felt she had no option but to resign.

I'll miss Betty because she was an integral part of the Classi­fied Senate team. I depended on her insight when problemsarose and her common sense when solutions had to be fonnd. Ihave to say with all sincerity that Shirley and Betty have beenthe best teammates I could have asked for as President of theSenate. And now one of them is gone. It will make our dutiesmore difficult but, basically, you gotta' do whatcha' gotta' do.So long Betty, and all the best in your future endeavors.

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the dirty work of cleaning out the mud and debris thatcollected in the ponds over the years. Jess Segovia,grounds worker, has been in charge of clean-up and plantmaintenance in the area. Gary Goodshaw, Buildings andGrounds carpenter, has been instrumental in rebuildingthe small bridges and contributing other carpentry andhardware for the pump station covers. Credit for collect­ing the fish and saving them goes to the Biology depart­ment student assistants, Dave Richmond, Bill Goodwin,John Martin and technicians Belinda Bush and TomArbnckle. The fish are currently being maintained in thelarge tank in the Life Science hall to be returned to theponds.

This has clearly been a tremendous concerted effort byseveral departments, and those involved deserve ourapplause and gratitude for nndertaking this task tobeautify DYC. Hats off and KUDOS to you all!

Ponds by Life Science continued

Do You Know

Broken buildings and damaged landscaping here on campusdo not fix themsclves. The people at Buildings and Grounds(Guy Grace, manager) deserve the credit for fixing theseproblems. They are notified by the "Buildings and GroundsWork Request" form (4cd-318 r.o.). Fill out the top box on thisform and pnt it in the campus mail addressed to Buildings &Grounds, or you can walk the request down to the Buildings &Grounds office located near the tennis courts. For emergencies(i.e., the water main has broken and the building is flooding),call Buildings and Grounds directly at extension 415. How­ever, you will still need to fill out the work request form.

Bnildings and Grounds is composed of three departments:Grounds, Carpentry, Mechanical. Mechanical takes care ofplumbing, heating and air conditioning. Grounds l<11<es care ofsuch things as broken tree branches, doors. windows, floors,walls, tiles, locks and chairs. The carpentry department doeswork such as remodeling work areas, building book shelves,and making work surfaces. In order to have this type of workdone you again must fill out the work request form. When theyreceive this form someone will come to your area to see whatactually needs to be done. A short time later you will receivean estimate for the work to be done. Funds will then need to betransferred from your department's ASN account to Buildings& Grounds account, and then the work will proceed.

There is a comprehensive "Facilities Maintenance ServicesGuide" that will direct you to the correct place on campus forany kind of Maintenance. This booklet can be picked up inBusiness Services or from Buildings & Grounds.

Job Links" t... mee yourcounterparts

and pick upideas which

will help youdo your jobeasier and

better."

On March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m., Classified staff will converge onDYC from allover the District for anall day in-service conference called"Job Links." We'll start the day withregistration, coffee and pastries/muffins. Then we'll sit down withstaff members who have the same jobtitle or work in the same areas atdifferent colleges and the District

office and discuss how they do their jobs at the different sites.The idea is to meet your counterparts and pick up ideas whichwill help you do your job easier and better. Lunch will beserved promptly at noon.

During the afternoon you'll have the option of attending one ortwo of a series of workshops given by Classified Staff members.The Chancellor has agreed to speak to us at the end of the dayand close out the conference.

Classified Staff

Development Workshopsby Nancy Ryanen-Grant

Classified Staff Development CommitteeJust a note to let you know that ti,ese workshops stillhave space available. Send me ti,e form or give me acall at x541 to register. Please remember to get ap­proval from your supervisor before responding.

Create & Print Labels in WordPerfectFriday, November 19th, I pm - 3 pm, in theComputer Center. Valerie Baake, Instructor.

DisttidAa'ess that wouldbeapplicable inJOUrjob

Overview, Menu, Nard, Help ScreensLee Moody, Wednesday, December I, 9 am - 10 amin the Compnter Center.

Student InformationJeanne Hymer, Wednesday, December I, 10 am­11 am in the Computer Center.

Course InformationJimmie Maramonte, Thursday, December 2, 9 am ­10 am in the Computer Center.

RnanciallnformationChris Leivas, Thursday, December 2, lOam - IIam in the Computer Center.

Purchase Requisitions and Stores RequisitionsEileen Farrell, Monday, December 6, 9 am - 10 amin the Compuler Center.

Reminder!! Attend the StaffDevelopmentWorkshops If You Can! They Are an ExcellentOpportunity for Classified StaID

by Sandy WilliamsI recommend that classified staff take advantage of theStafIDevelopment workshops that are being offered. Irecently attended a "Stress Management on the job"workshop presented by Kris Hammar. It was an excellentworkshop, and I came away with good information tohelp myself as well as my fellow staff members onmethods to help manage the day-to-day stress we allexperience. It was a "refresher" course for me in manyways, but the methods are valuable tools to help every­one enjoy their work day more and promote general goodhealth.

"N .0, That Won't Work for Me"by Sue Rohlicek

Instructor Kris Hammer brought stress management techniques toabout nine classified staff members on Wednesday, October 27. Theworkshop was sponsored by the Classified Staff DevelopmentCommittee, and was designed to help stressed-out staff regain theirequilibrium on difficult days.

Kris identified high stress jobs and provided practical tips on howto deal with daily stress, including deep breathing and a techniquecalled the "laughing buddha". She gave examples of recentresearch showing the physical dangers ofcontinual high stress. Shediscussed setting limits with "I statements" and a really specialresponse, "No, that won't work for me," which we repeated severaltimes like a mantra. The highlight of the workshop was a guidedvisualiL1tion with deep breathing, where we each entered our ownspecial, peaceful place through imagination and visualization, andlearned how to use this tool to control our response to high stress.Kris also gave us a list of audio tapes for inspiration and healththat are available from the Media Center.

Working under stressful conditions is unavoidable for classifiedstaff at DVC, especially during this time of personnel cutbacks andincreased workload, but we can reduce the negative impacts ofslress by using techniques like those taught by Kris Hammer.

Of related interest, available at DVC library:

Unraveling the Mystery ofHealth: How People Manage Stressand Stay Well, by Aaron Antonovsky

Dinosaur Brains: Dealing With All Those Impossible People AtWork, by Albert J. Bernstein

Helpful Hints:

Breathe!!Sit or stand up straight, and breathe deeply several times­you'll feel better for it!

Be able to say "NO" for your own good!Try saying "No, that won'I work for me" 3 times. (I suggestyou be ready to follow this up with "What part of NO don'tyou understand!?")Focusing on the present!If you concentrate and enjoy the present moment, two thingswill occur: I) you'll enjoy the present experience to thefullest, and 2) you won't be thinking about past stressors orworrying about the future stressors.

There are several more interesting and informational work­shOps available. For your own "staff development", see ifthese "will work for you."

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Holiday Cash

L by Patricia Dericksonr et this be the first Noel

That you don't put yourself through hell.

Try direct deposit, it's so neat.

Then stay at home, put up your feet.

The bank will get your check by wire,

And through the rain you need not nlire.

You can check the ATM

To be sure it made it in.

lt's fast and safe and quick

Just like a visit from St. Nick.

Limit your alcohol intake. Mix wines with juices and/or club soda.

For making mashed potatoes, use skim milk instead of whole milk.Did you know:

1 cup skim milk = 0 grams fat1 cup 2% milk = 5 grams fat1 cup whole milk = 10 grams fat

Using skim milk for all your cooking needs can significantly reduceyour fat intake.

Of course, if you follow a sensible, low-fat diet all year, go ahead,have a second piece of pumpkin pie--you deserve it.

Healthful Hints. _ by Mary Rock

For those who are'trying to los~ w~ight or just follow a low-fat diet, theupconling holiday season may put some stumbling blocks in your path.The holidays need not be a nightmare of high-fat, high-calorie foods. Ifyou want to keep your calorie intake low, even while indulging, here aresome helpful hints:

For appetizers, serve a selection of raw vegetables and fruits withhigh-fiber flatbreads inste"d of crackers. Non-fat or low-fat yogurt orcottage cheese (spiced with herbs, mustard and horseradish) makegood substitutes for sour cream in dips. Salsa is an excellent fat-freedip.

Don't eat the turkey skin. Skin is haIfthe fat in a poultry serving.Breast me"t has fewer calories and less fat than dark meat. Usedefatted stock to baste your bird, moisten stuffing or in your gravy. Todefat: chill stock ahe"d of time and skim off fat.

Steam green vegetables and mix with pearl onions instead of usingcream sauces.

Another Chateauby Marilyn Joyce

Grapes are one of California's major agriculturalproducts and a real favorite among the DVC staff, Iam informed. Autumn is harvest time, so a visit to afavorite winery is in order once again. A beautifullandscape with fall colors is a must, and ChateauMontElena with its adjacent Jade Lake fits the bill.The lake and gardens were designed with a Chineseinfluence, a bright orange railing dons the decksthat lead to the picnic "pads". each adorned with atea house and table for your pleasure. These padscan be used on a reservation-only system by callingahead of time. They can probably accommodate lO­IS people at each of tile two, separate areas. Thisbeautiful lake reflects tile autumn colors of thevegetation and is very striking against the redbackdrop of the bridges. The lake also provides tileenjoyment of watching rare audubon species, such asblack swans and unusual ducks.

The Chateau was constructed in 1882 by CaliforniaState Senator Alfred Tubbs, in tile design of aFrench Chateau. The building is cut into the side ofa hill, and in some places tile walls are 12 feet tilick.This produces a cave-like effect, tile perfect environ­ment for producing fine wines. Chateau MontElenais proud of its wines and has won many awards. Atasting room and gift area is available for yourenjoyment.

To get there: Follow Highway 29 to the north end ofCalistoga; turn right (east) on Tubbs Lane to thewinery gate on the left, where you will climb a bit ofa hill to the parking area. (The winery is right nextdoor to the famous Geysers on Tubbs L,ne.)

i Chateau MontElena1429 Tubbs lane, Calistoga

.:. (707) 942-5105 (to reserve picnic pads)

..~ Hours: 10:00-4:00 every day

The CLASSIFIED SENATE NewsletterThe deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday ofevery month. Please submit your articles tomembers of the Classified Newsletter Committee, preferably on disc with a hard copy. The Classified Newsletter Committeemembers are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda Wheeler, Kathleen Gilmore, Jan Quick, Jackie Harrison andSue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quantity of articles submitted, andletters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author, not the Committee.

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It's Not WllatYou Do-It's HowYou Do It

Diablo \!alle'j C.~':~.ll.~s,'I~

by Dan Silvia, President, DVC Classified Senate

First there was a vision. The vision was ofa Classified Senatewhich represen1ed Classified throughout the State. After two yearsofvery hard work, a state-wide Classified Senate was vo1ed intoexistence on November 20th at the Community College League of

by Dee Henderson California State Cooference in Burlingame. History was made onthat day.

Volume III, Number 6

December 14, 1993

'~..whatever you doyou have to besatisfied with

yourselfto enjoy

what you do. "

'<----' tere are two ways of looking at what you do for aliving. The least desirable is looking at what you do asjust a job - do only what you have to do to get by - andthat's enough. And mix in some envy, or even dislike, forthose that you think have it better than you do whether byeducation or by position. The second way is to look atwhat you do as a profession. A professional takes pride inhis work no matterwhat that work is;strives to improves hiswork; but, above all,enjoys what he doesand does it to the bestof his ability. Othersnotice. They can't helpbut notice whether youare just a "worker" or a"professional.»

Like many others, I enjoy working at DVC. One of thereasons I do is that every day I look out on a scene that isa pleasure to view - a wisteria trained into a small tree;in the spring, tnlips and other bulbs blooming; shrubs thatare well taken care of. When I walk down to themailroom, I take pleasure in seeing our well maintainedlawns, many ·different kinds ~f shrubs and trees. Whatwould our campus be like ifwe only had concrete.

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Ten years ago no one would have had the vision to want or expectthis to occur. No one dreamed of Classified as a voice that wouldbe heard in the halls ofstate government We did our jobs andwatched the collegiate drama unfold with non-interest or interestdepending on whether it affected us or not

Now, we corne into our own. Classified employees, finally, will beaceep1ed as professional eqnaIs and given the respect that was oursto begin with but has been withheld because ofconservative andelitist thinking. The vision has become real.

Nominations for state offices will be taken in the spring. Electionofcandidates will occur this summer. We hope the installation ofofficers will occur at the next CCLC conference which will be heldin the fall in Irvine, California Be that as it may, the visioncontinues.

Happy Holidays~~~

As we approach a new year, I would like to take this opportunityto wish you and your families a happy and peaceful holiday season.

The transition period we are experiencing has not been easy, and Iappreciate the continued dedication and valuable service of thedassifiedstaff

Phyllis L. Peterson, President, DVC

coHilled top led colima

It's Not What You Do••• continuedAll of this pastoral pleasure I receive is due to our groundscrew. I have a1ready thanked Joe Morgado - who cares forour grounds around the science building, the planetariumarea, and the libl1l1Y. And because I sensed that Joe ap­proached his work as a professional, I interviewed him to seeif I was right

A briefhistOlY... Joe came to DYC in 1985. Not in mainte­nance, but as a customer service clerk. He transferred to theBuilding and Grounds Department in 1989. Before DYC, Joeworked as a manager in retai1 sales in his hometown. VaI.lejo,and at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. He received an ASdegree at Solano Community College in merchandising.

Joe married his high school sweetheart. Melinda. who worksas a Superior Court clerk in Contra Costa County. They havetwo daughters - Stephanie, 12; and Allison, 6. He considershis daughters well mannered and intelligent and takes greatpride in their accomplishments. (Stephanie is a recipient ofthe President's Academic Award). Joe comes from a largefamily - 7 brothers and I sister and was six years old whenhe came here with his parents from the Azores Islands.

One ofmy interview questions is "Would you like to sharewith us your philosophy or approach or attitude - who you areand what do you believe in." This was Joe's response. Joe feelsthat, at DYC, he couldn't ask for a better place to work in. Hetold me that he views his maintenance job as a profession andalways seeks creativity in what he does. He said that in hismaintenance of the grounds assigned to him - how it looks ­reflects on him as a person. What be then said made a lot ofsense to me...whatever you do you have to be satisfied withyourself to enjoy what you do.

Goy Grace, his supervisor, told me that Joe is a valuedemployee, organized and systematic in his work, and thatDYC is very lucky to have people like Joe in the system.

So that's a briefprofile ofa professional. One can pursueexcellence no matter what the job is and everybody in the longrun appreciates and even benefits from it

Diablo Valley College Museumby Mary Rock

mu·se·um n.(place for learned occupation): I. an institu­tion devoted to the procurement, care and display ofobjects oflasting interest or value; 2. a place where objects are exhibited.Diablo \\Illey College has one. Did you know? Situated at thetop of Cardiac Hill just under the Planetarium, DYC's museumis full offascinating things. You'll find everything fromartifacts and preserved creatures to a seismograph and apendulum that marks out the earth's rotation. Four newexhibits are set up every semester thanks to projects from anAnthropology class.

Museum... continued

Every Tuesday and Thursday grammar schools come and tourthe museum. Curator/docent Audrey Maher-Kamprath says toursby elementary schools are becoming increasingly more popularbecause ofeducational budget cuts. DYC's museum is close andfree, a real boon to teachers working with limited funds. Inparticular demand to 4th grade classes is the extensive NativeAmerican Indian exhibit A result of this popularity is that theTuesday-Thursday museum tours are completely bookedthrough the middle of the Spring 1994 semester.Current hours are 9 am.-I p.m. Monday through Thursday,although hours may change each semester. Private tours can bearranged by calling Audrey at exteosion 303.Do yourself a favor and visit your museum. You'll find it a quiet,relaxing place to speud your lunch hour or early morning break.You might see something you've never had an opportunity to seebefore. Invite your family to come see the wonderful items ondisplay and enjoy a resource that's here, under your feet, andbest ofall- it's freel

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I . by Marilyn Joycef Christmas decor done up in a big way suits your fancy, then

Orchard Nursery right here in our own Lafayette is the placefor you to visit this season. Take your children, your grandchil­dren, or your nieces and nephews, since this is a place that willdelight children ofall ages! As you walk through the doors ofOrchard Nursery, you will be struck l1Y the Fantasylandatmosphere of twinkling lights and the fragrance ofevergreenthat fills the air. Each tree has its own theme, from Disney tothe Victorian eraOrchard sells high-quality plants and cut arrangements, as wellas outdoor plants, statuary, bird haths, fountains and imagina­tive garden accessories. Don't miss the old house in the cornerof the parking lot which has been converted into a lovelyboutique. The kitchen of the old house is especially enticingwith its unusual baking mixes, spices and specialty cookingutensils.

Ifyou find yourself hungry after your tour, top it off at KaffeeBarbara, an old European-stYle lunchroom (also in Lafayette),for lunch or dessert.

Have a merry and restful holiday season, and come hackrefreshed for that new semester that awaits us!

Orcb.rd NurserJ , Rorlst & !Caffee B.rb.r.4010 Nt. DI.blo Blvd. 1005 Browe Ave.lat.Jette 284-4474 lat.Jette 284-9390

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Don't Be AVirtimby Joanne Vincent

,,~.a holiday season has arrived and unfortunately with itcomes an increase in crime. It is up to each individual to takesafety/security precautions or be labeled "a victim."

Some helpful Suggestions:

• Don't <:any large sums ofeash

• Don't put your packages down while you an: browsing

• Don't leave packages or other items inside yourvehicle where they can be seen

• Don't transfer goods from inside your vehicle to thetrunk and then leave the vehicle

• Do park in well-litareas

• Do <:any only credit cards you know you'll be using

• Do leave lights on inside your home when away in theevening

• Do lock doors and windows at home and in yourvehicle

• Do tell any person calling, "Thanks, but we alreadyhave an alarm system," when you an: asked topurchase such a system by phone. It conld be someonewanting to find an easy victim.

Take precautions and you'll have a happy, safe holidaYseason.--

'93 CClC ConventionTaking Charge Choices &Chances

Serving as the Classified Senate Vice-President gave methe opportunity to attend the annual CCLC conference inBurlingame, November 18-20. Contra Costa CommunityCollege District was one of the host districts at the conven­tion this year. Our District had an information booth withhand-out materials from all three campus sites and CHE.We also provided several of the session speakers or panelistsduring the three-day event Significant topics addressed atthe break-out sessions as well as by the keynote speakersincluded innovations in technology, futuristic visions nfeducation within the community colleges by the year 2015,and special ways in which we shonld be celebrating diversity.Sessions specifically relating to classified senate operntionswere available. The classified senate organizations through­out the community colleges in Ca1ifornia ratified the consti-

'ion and by-laws for a State-Wide Classified Senate. The'-"'te-Wide Development Committee began work inunedi·

ately to develop the application packets for classified staff

,Do You KnOW. _

by Jan Quick

Broken buildings and damaged landscaping here on campus donot fix themselves. The people at Buildings and Grounds (GuyGrnce, manager) deserve the credit for fixing these problems.They an: notified by the "Buildings and Grounds WorkRequest" form (4ed-318 r.o.). Fill out the top box on this formand put it in the campus mail addressed to Buildings &Grounds, or you can walk the request down to the Buildings &Grounds office located near the tennis courts. For emergencies(i.e., the water main has broken and the building is flooding),call Buildings and Grounds directly at extension 415. However,you will still need to fill out the work request form.

Buildings and Grounds is composed of three departments:Grounds, Carpentry, Mechanical. Mechanical takes care ofplumbing, heating and air conditioning. Grounds takes care ofsuch things as broken tree brnnches, doors, windows, floors,walls, tiles, locks and chairs. The carpentry department doeswork such as remodeling work areas, building book shelves,and making work surfuces. In order to have this type of workdone you again must fill out the work request form. When theyreceive this form someone will come to your area to see whatactually needs to be done. A short time later you will receive anestimate for the work to be done. Funds will then need to betransferred from your department's ASN account to Buildings& Grounds account. and then the work will proceed.

There is a comprehensive "Facilities Maintenance ServicesGuide" that will direct you to the correct place on campus forany kind ofMaintenance. This booklet can be picked up inBusiness Services or from Buildings & Grounds.

by Shirley Kimsey, Vice-President Classified Senate

who may be interested in running for one of the State-Widenflices. Hopefu1ly these packets will be ready to send out toclassified staff in April, 1994.

Five classified stall; three from within the Contra CostaCommunity District (Betty Crenshaw-DYC. Dan Silvia·Dye,and Mike West-LMC), gave a pane) presentation on issuesrelating to the roles nf the classified senate and unions.Discussion and hand-out materials included the "DYCClassified Employee Seek Help Flow Chart" developed byclassified staffat DYC and the "Roles of CCCCO ClassifiedSenates and Local One" document prepared and signed byClassified Senates Coordinating Council and Local One.

We would especially like to thank Eugene Ross, GoverningBoard Member for cecco, who acknowledged his support ofthe classified staffby attending this session. His encouragingcomments at the end of the presentation were greatly appreciated.

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Nuitrition on the Jobby Pat Caya

Ifyou want to attend a fun and informative staff workshop, Irecommend Nutrition on the Job.

Dorie Rasmussen and Nancy Ryanen-Grant led participantsthrough the ever-popular and exciting program called, "DietSimple."

Unlike Pac Man, you don't get to gobble up power pills, butyou do get to find out what really was in that sandwich, appleand hag ofchips you ate for lunch yesterday.

Although the program bas thousands offood choices, some­times you have to build your own, for example, pasta salad.Everybody makes this differently so you need to enter what's inyour individual serving. The program automatically lists thenutrients and God forbid, the FlITS. (Be sure you have yourmeasurements straight.) At the end, after you have entered age,weight, height, what you have eaten and your activities, theprogram analyzes and prints out the results. (They should havenever scheduled this workshop for right after Halloween,.ifyouknow what I mean.)

Anyway, next time it's offered, take advantage of the opportu­nity. Because the best thing about this is that you can go in thecomputer center anytime and do it. It's on the system. Justbring a diskette with you on which to save your program. Allyour friends and relatives will want you to analyze their diets.You can become your family's nutritional gum!

Computers for School Day

Oby Marilyn Joyce

n December 8, 1993, a reception was held in the TrophyRoom to honor participants in the "Computers for SchoolsProgram" sponsored by Pacific Bell's Knowledge NetworkComputer Donation Program and the Detwiler Foundation.More than 21 elementary, middle school, and high schoolteachers were present, and they were to be the recipients ofcomputers donated through this partnership program withDYC.

Many introductions and appropriate thank you's were given tofaculty, administrators, and stndents. Two ofour very ownclassified staffwere also recognized for their contributions tothis event: Duane Fink, the Senior Electronics Technician inthe Electronics Department; and Betty Crenshaw, SeniorAdministrative Secretary in the Economic DevelopmentOffice. This event would not have been as successful withouttheir expertise.

Over the past several months, surplus computers from Pac Telhave undergone a complete refurbishing by volunteer studentsand faculty, under the able and untiring direction ofDuaneFink, so that each of the schools represented at this eventwould be able to leave on this day with a working computer intheir arms to take back to their school! Betty spent manyhours behind the scenes getting this event organiwl

People \ike Duane and Betty help make the future brighter forour local school children. Congratulations to them for theircontribution in making this event happen.

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The CLASS...E. SENATE lIewsletterThe deadline for publication in the CIll$sified Newslctler is the fust Monday of <:Vcry month. Plell$C submit your articlesto members of the Clll$sified Newsletter Committee, preferably on disc with a hard copy. The Classified NewsletterCommittee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vmccnl. Linda Wheeler. Kathleen Gilmore. Ian Quick.1ackie Harrison and Sue RoWicck. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles~ on quality andquantity of articles submitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author, not the Committee.

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Volume Ill, Number 7

February 21,1994

"we can have a 'how th' say InIngs are runParticipate l '"

Get involved l

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e the differencel '

Feel th d' .e Jfference!"

Commentsby Dan Silvia Pr 'd

I' eSI ent DVC

, n the beginnin Classified S~nate'---" Then th g, there was there was the b I e earth

cement the b u Idour the .th ' oards and th 'e fifth day th b . e sweat. Onand e Ulldmgon the sixth da . was completeseventh day y, It was slaffed Thwas a day f . eon the eighth da 0 rest because

come. They sai/i~e students wouldWill come A d you buIld it theFor fo . n so they did ' Y

rty plus years th .students h eave beeand for fo n comingbuilding hrty plus years the

s ave beenthe room te opened,

thhe material~~::~:e~set,pones answe d ' ere and thpaperwork d eone.

For forty ICI . P us years theassified Staff" ,.not the

support" st ff .a , but theprofessional cthe Faculty h ounterpoint toa . . ,ave beenrnvmg eve .h ry mornmgave been d . ' andomg what'

make sure the _ . IS needed tofti. mstltutio Ie eclIvely throu h na systems run

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out the day, week,

Now Y• ou have anknock, knock, knO;:.portunity that isdoor. Shall the mg at your frontmore" " opportunity be uNor Forever a d ever-opportu" n a Day" Th'. mty IS the ri . ISopmion. To let ght to voice yourtives hear what your elected representa. you think ­IS needed so an . ~ ! Your opinion

m onned Classifieddecision cango forward tothe manage­ment groupwhich hasrequested ourmput. Nopolicy orprocedurerecommenda­

tion to thecollege ordistrict can bemade without

standing what the . first under-the issue Classified think b. . a out

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Our Senat .. e IS one of the borgamzations in th est Classifiedthat way. Participa;e~tate. Let's keep it

the difference! Be th~Get mvolved' Seethe difference! difference! Feel

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Let's Go Take a Ganderby Marilyn Joyce

If a gaggle of geese makes you giggle, Gray Lodge WildlifeArea of Gridley, California is the place for you this winter.Gray Lodge is in the northern end of the Central Valley (2miles north of the Sutter Buttes above Yuba City) and is partof the Pacific Flyway, or "highway in the sky." It is a favoriteresting place for many species of waterfowl as they migratefor the winter and is also home to 300 other wildlife species.Gray Lodge Wildlife area consists of 8,400 acres and has awell-marked auto tour, as well as several trails, one of whichincludes a viewing deck. The wetlands are managed by theCalifornia Wildlife Campaign and are purposely flooded toprovide homes for the waterfowl.As I approached Gray Lodge Wildlife area in mid-January,I observed hundreds of Great Herons in the fields of nearbyfarms. Once inside the wildlife area, I received the biggest,most exciting surprise of all: suddenly the air was filled withthe cacophony of honking snow geese, and the sky was full ofthe geometric formations of the shiny and iridescent whiteCanadian Snow Geese! The gatekeeper estimated 5,000 snowgeese had flown overhead in a two-hour period that morning.These geese are gracefully beautiful, with their black-tippedwings outstretched. This particular species should be viewablewell into March, but there is always something happening atGray Lodge. You will probably never hear nor see so much lifeagain in one small place as is available at Gray Lodge.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Small fee at gate; public tours onGridley, California weekends.(916) 846.5176 Off of Highway 99 (follow signs)

, Open daily sunrise to sunset.

Do You KnOW.by Jan Quick

KeePing the campus clean is the responsibility of CustodialServices. They provide the following services: general clean­ing of office and classroom, changing light bulbs, uncloggingtoilets, replacing bathroom paper supplies, issuing cleaningsupplies, emptying trash cans, and cleaning up spills insidebuildings. If a need arises for these services, you will need tonotify the people at Custodial Services (Cam Perrotta, man­ager). Since all of the custodians and the manager worknights except for one lone emergency day person, you willneed to leave a message on the custodial hot line voice mail(dial 6 and then 558). The problem should be correctedshortly. Those extreme emergency daytime problems arehandled on a priority basis only. For that type of urgentproblem call Business Services at ext. 344.Other items that custodial takes care of during OUf vacations oron a yearly basis are cleaning rugs, blinds, windows, strippingand waxing floors, high dusting, and other custodial choresthat can not be completed while school is in session. TheCustodial Office is near the tennis courts in the Buildings andGrounds building right next to Receiving.

Behind the Scenes - DYCCostume Design and Construction

by Jan Quick

There is much work involved in the design and creation ofcostumes for each DVC drama production. Skipper Skeoch, thecostume designer for this production had much to say about thecostumes in progress for the current play, Dracula. Dracula isnow playing in the DVC theater through February 13.The first step in designing the costumes for this theaterproduction was for Skipper to get together with the director,Ray Stansbury. She wanted to get a feel for the basic show andto see what he had in mind for the specific characters. In thisparticular play the actors/actresses will be wearing period dressfrom 1887. Next, the rough drawings were made and thenshown to the director for an ok. The third step was to createfull scale drawings that were either colored or accompanied byswatches of the proposed fabric. The last step before actualconstruction began was to shop for fabrics.Some of the mens outfits were on hand from some previousproductions. Frequently the men's clothing is purchased orrented from theatrical or wedding stores. In this production of '---"Dracula all three men are thrown on the ground repeatedly, sodue to possible damage, their attire is not rented. Draculahimself will be wearing pearl gray and shades of purple. Grayovertones will also be predominant in the set, and the dancers(Nosferatu) also will be clad in gray. Earth tones will mainlybe used for the attire of the other men.The first items constructed were the cage bustles. The womenhave been rehearsing in these bustles to learn how to sit andmove in them. It is also important for the other actors to beable to rehearse their placement in relationship to the addedspace required by the bustles. The two main women charactersdo several quick changes (one even occurs on stage) so theclothing, including the bustles, needs to be easily removed andput back on.The cast was measured and mock ups of the clothing weresewn out of muslin or curtain fabric. These mock ups werefitted on the individual actors/actresses. The mock ups werethen used as a pattern to cut the material for the costumes.After the costumes were finished there were one or two morefittings on the actors. Skipper and and her assistant Mary BethTeutschel did all of the designing, fitting, cutting and sewingfor the entire production which consisted of about 25 costumes.Skipper has a graduate degree from San Francisco State intheatrical design with an emphasis in costume. She has doneadvanced study in New York City. Mary Beth will be the '---costume designer for the production of MacBeth which will beperformed here at DVC starting on March 18.

Kerry Surman

at Dye Art GallerySculptor Kerry Surman,whose work features life­size figurines. some in apuzzle-like motif, isexhibiting her work atDiablo Valley College ArtGallery through February18.Kerry is an InstructionalAssistant for the ArtDepartment and a Labora­tory Technician for Ceram­ics, Sculpture and Painting,and she is a GalleryDirector for the DiahloValley College Art Gallery.Surman, a graduate of CSUSan Francisco master)s offine arts program, usessteel, copper and neon inher sculptures. Her exhibitis called "Picking Up thePieces': She describes herwork as based on observingthe "interaction betweenaddictive systems andsociety... by using icons ofpopular culture in asculptural format."

Kudos eto the lassified Newsletter:

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed reading all thearticles in the December Classified Senate Newsletter. It waslike a holiday present. The philosophy was so positive, startingwith Dee's inspiring opening article. [ am impressed by theprofessional quality of.the newsletter. Thank you!

- FiOm Elaine Cohen, Dean of Instruction

nb.. itted by tile Classified Senate (ouDcil

Healthful Hintsby r·b.ry Rock

In the wake of the recent moderate but destructive quake inthe Northridge area, it now seems like a good time to remindeveryone of some earthquake safety tips. The followingsuggestions relate to, but are by no means limited to, theworkplace environment

• Become familiar with the earthquake preparedness plan(refer to page 9 of the Emergency Procedures Handbook)

• Participate in drills• Check areas for earthquake hazards and recommend

measures to correct them

• Brace or anchor high shelves, cabinets or other equipmentthat could fall

• Learn how to operate fire extinguishers• Plan alternate routes of evacuation• Be trained in CPR and first aidYou may not be able to leave your premises for as long as 72hours. Keep a battery-powered radio, extra batteries, flash­lights, sturdy shoes, first-aid supplies and at least a 72-hoursupply of food and water for every person in your work area.• Learn how to access trapped water

• Plan for handicapped employees

Source: Health Plus+ San Francisco

The CLASSIFIED SENATE NewsletterThe deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday of every month. Please submit your articlesto members of the Classified Newsletter Committee, preferably on disc with a hard copy. The Classified NewsletterCommittee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda Wheeler, Kathleen Gilmore, Jan Quick,Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality andquantity of articles submitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author, not the Committee.

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Volume III, Number 8April-May, 1994

Now Is Your Chance!

Commentsby Dan Silvia

Home Computer Loan Grants."he Classified Senate Coordinating Council has just

''----'''finished writing a grant for the staff of the Contra CostaCommunity College District. The grant requests a loanfrom the State Chancellor's office of $350,000 which willbe used by the staff for home computer purchases orupgrades of home computers. Repayment of the non­interest loans will be done by payroll deduction.

The grant request will be signed by our Chancellor andthen forwarded to the State Chancellor's Office forconsideration.

Release TimeThe Classified Senate Coordinating Council has recentlyforwarded a request to the Chancellor's Cabinet for releasetime to be given to Classified Senate Presidents. Releasetime would allow a Senate President to be away from his!her jobsite for a specified amount of hours per month totake care of Senate business. The Academic Senatepresident's now have 50 percent release time. Release timefor the Classified would put us on a more equal footingwith the Academic presidents as will as make the prospectof involvement as a Classified Senate officer easier toaccomplish. After the Cabinet approves the request, it goesorward to the DGC. The DGC can then make a recom-

'----'mendation to the Board. The Board of Trustees willapprove or disapprove.

by Shirley Kimsey

Do you want to have a voice in the sharedgovernance process?

Do you feel you're always the last to know what'shappening in campus governance and wouldlike to have the most up-to-date informationfirsthand?

Do you feel communication between classifiedemployees is important?

Do you want to make a difference?

Now is your chance to participate­consider running as aDVC Classified Senate Cluster Representative!

The DYC Classified Senate Cluster Representative Electionswill be held in May. If you are interested in running for theoffice of Cluster Representative for your cluster (see the list onpages 5 and 6 of this newsletter), please contact your presentcluster representative:

Cluster I: Vacant Cluster 6: Cathy Walton

Cluster 2: Jan Slatter Cluster 7: Martv Massey

Cluster 3: Elisabeth Yan Bavel Cluster 8: Gyda Buelna

Cluster 4: Keith Craven Cluster 9: Patricia Derickson

Cluster 5: Vacant Cluster 10: Sandy Williams

The DYC Classified Senate Council meets twice a month onFridays. In support of shared governance, all cluster representa­tives are granted leave from their work site to attend thesemeetings and substitutes are funded if needed.

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Culinary Class Comes to"Cardl"ac HI"II" b M '1 JY an yn oyce

Did you know that our very own Norseman Restauranthas expanded its services to "Cardiac Hill?" Yes, right hereamong the mad scientists, situated between the LifeScience and Physical Science Buildings is a small, modesttake-out place called Norseman Village Cafe. They areopen Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - I:00 p.m.,Friday 7:30 - 1:00 p.m. and feature a light menu.

Offerings include an array of breakfast rolls, sandwiches,and some hot selections as well as your standard beverages(including a piping hot mocha drink). On any given day,you might find such treats as chili, home-style soups,Armenian sandwich rolls, Thai salad. or spaghetti to namea few.There is patio seating available at the new picnic tableswhen the weather is warm, or you might enjoy wanderingover to see the Life Science fish pends.Those of us on Science Hill appreciate this expandedservice, and we know the students do also. Since labs arelong and breaks are short, a trip to the cafeteria or offcampus between classes is often not feasible.So come on up for that "fry-in-the-sky," or whatever it isyou're hungry for. You can skip your aerobic classwithout paying the consequences!

Let's Do It Again Soon!!!by Catherine Walton

IDVC Admissions/Records

t was wonderful, it was marvelous. JOB LINKS!!!I was very pleased to be a participant and a facilitator. Iwas able to meet my co-workers from CCC, LMC, CHE,District, as well as DVe. I listened and heard many newideas on how to improve communication between thedifferent campuses. Individuals shared tips about theirjobs. We briefly shared ideas on how to take care ofourselves to reduce stress; ex. take a walk during a break.We also discussed issues on diversity and the need tohave this multifaceted issue addressed on each campusand district-wide. (A suggestion for a future workshop.)

I enjoyed listening to the morning speakers, but I wasunable to see the material placed on the overheadprojector. The musical entertainment in the morning wasfabulous. The food was delicious, and the afternoonpresentation on Dealing with Difficult People wasexcellent. The video presented along with the groupexercises truly emphasized how unique we all are andhow we can work with perplexing individuals. Last butnot least, networking works and it is very important. Iwould like to thank everyone who helped with this projectfrom start to finish, especially the suppert from manage­ment. I look forward to next years JOB LINKS (ahopeful wish).

APlace to Relax and Inspireby Mary Rock

For a break from the stresses of our hard-working and hecticlives in the Bay area, take a trip to Pt. Reyes and spend somerelaxing time on Drake's Beach. Located near the tip of Pt.Reyes, Drake's Beach is a wonderful place to take the family.Take highway 37 to 101 south or the Richmond/San Rafaelbridge to highway 101. Look for the Sir Francis Drake Blvd. exitand follow the signs to Pt. Reyes Lighthouse and Drake's Beach.

The newly renovated Interpretive Center (open on weekends andholidays) is full of fascinating exhibits. From the geology of thefault zone you are standing on to the history of the area's MiwokIndians, from the earliest settlers' artifacts to the microscopicdiatom (sea life) display, the Center has something of interest foreveryone. There are a variety of books and posters for sale aswell.

A small cafe provides a place topurchase food and drinks or you canbring a picnic to the beach (picnic tablesare provided). Our favorite no-hasslepicnic is stopping at a deli in Pt. ReyesStation for drinks and sandwiches to go.

Easy hiking trails take you to the top ofthe cliffs (which are very unstable sostay away from the edge). The viewfrom the top is worth the hike.

While sitting on the beach, take a moment to realize that you aresitting on one tectonic plate that is slowly moving northward.Across the bay, oyer the ridgeline, lies the adjacent tectonic platethat is moving slowly southward. The striated cliffs behind youare pertions of the sea floor oozing upward as a result of themovement of the plates. Consider the forces required to bringthese awe-inspiring layers of time to the surface.

The crashing of the waves on the beach, the cries of the seagullswheeling overhead, the spectacle of the hawks in their courtshipdances all lend an air of beauty and peace to the area. Theyremind us that there are places we can escape to away from thehustle and bustle of our lives that provide a setting for reflection.These places are waiting for us to visit and enjoy, so giveyourself and family the gift of a good time and go see whatDrake's Beach has to offer.

Oyster-lovers don't forget to stop a Johnson's Oyster Farm onthe way home, or if you want someone else to do the cooking,stop at Barneby's in Inverness and sample some of what the seahas provided for our palates.

It any of the classified staff has a special place theywould like to tell us about,please write an article for our newsletter.We would love to hear about it.

Run for Classifiedby Shirley Kimsey, Vice-President

DVC Classified Senate'-...--

te Classified Senate will be holding elections soon for the1994-95 and 1995-96 terms of office. Serving as the Classi­fied Senate Vice-President has given me the opportunity tomeet and network with staff throughout the District. It hasgiven me a chance to develop a better understanding of ourDistrict's organizational structure as well as our individualcampus structures.

Governance meetings which the Vice-President must attend:

DVC Classified Senate CouncilTwice monthly on Fridays

DVC Governance CouncilOnce monthly on Thursday

Classified Senates Coordinating CouncilTwice monthly on Tuesdays

District Governance CouncilOnce monthly on Tuesdays

As an officer of the Classified Senate at DVC I have beenable to improve and enhance my communication and leader­ship skills. Yes, there have been many challenges and up-hillstruggles; but the positive outcomes far out weigh thenegative ones. Through the efforts of the Classified SenatesCoordinating Council classified staff now have a District­wide policy on Senate Participation (8009.01). This allowsan average of 16 hours per month for the Senate Vice-

"- President to attend campus and district shared governancemeetings and provides a budget for hourly substitution whennecessary.

Now is your chance to get involved. You can make adifference. Represent the ideas and views of classified staff atDVC as well as District-wide by becoming the next Vice­President of the Classified Senate at DVe. You may obtainan election petition through your cluster representative.Don't delay, call today.

I encourage you to accept this challenge!

We NeedYour Assistance!

by Catherine Walton,Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee

te Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee's Question­naire has been sent out to all staff, faculty, student groups,and managers.

We are anxiously awaiting all of your responses. Please fillout the questionnaire as soon as possible (A.S.A.P.) andreturn it by mail to the Cultural Diversity Advisory Commit­tee. This Directory will be a resource of information, indi-

'-- viduals, and materials.

Thank you for your time and effort.

Classified Senate Electionsby Dee Henderson

te elections for the Classified Senate Officers' Posi­tions will be held at our classified retreat on Monday, June 6,and Thursday, June 9. Through your cluster rep each of youwill receive an official nominating petition for the three senatepositions - Senate President, Senate Vice President, andSenate Corresponding Secretary. We hope that some of youwill consider running for one of these offices to carry on thework that our first officers performed so well.

In addition, there will be an Election for New Cluster Reps.The procedure, however, will be different than that of the 3senate officers' positions. The election will be carried onentirely in each cluster and infonnation about cluster electionwill be distributed by your cluster rep.

If you have any questions about either election procedure orwish to submit your name as an candidate for a senateposition, please contact a member of the Election Committee:

Gyda Buelna Ext. 415

Kathy Walton 1915

Don Henson 415

Linda Robbins 209

Dee Henderson 230

The Responsibility of BeingPresident by Dan Silvia

Being President of the Classified Senate has been veryrewarding for me. I've tried to be a good and responsiveleader and in trying to do the best I could, I have mademistakes. But understanding why I made those ntistakes, Ihave grown in my leadership role. Bottom line is I am a betterindividual for having had this opportunity.

The Classified Senate Presidency takes a lot of work andtime. You have to interact with a great many different types ofpeople like the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellors, CollegePresidents, Classified, Faculty, Classified and Faculty Unionleadership and Students.

The Senate President has to attend about 20 hours of meetingsthroughout the month, such as DVC Governance Committee,District Governance Council, Chancellor's Cabinet and ourown bi-monthly Senate meetings. Occasionally, the Chancel­lor or the College President may ask the Senate President toattend meetings that are not regularly scheduled. Input fromthe Classified is necessary for any recommendation to goforward for approval.

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Do You Knowby Jan Quick

Diablo Valley College has a dental hygiene clinic oncampus located in the Technical Education Building, room104. Faculty, staff, students and the general public are alleligible to be seen here by the hygiene students. The servicesavailable are oral examination, oral prophylaxis (teethcleaning), periodontal therapy, sealants, and radiographs (x­rays). The charge for these appointments is reasonable. Forexample, the fee for a full mouth x-ray is $20 and sealantscost $5 per tooth. An average cleaning appointment would be$15to $20 although for extensive treatment of a severe caseof periodontal disease the charge could be as much as $50.

The small faculty in this department is excellent and super­vise all procedures. The supervising dentist in the clinic is aperiodontist. Appointments are not easy to come by as theclinic is usually quite full. The students are always lookingfor more difficult cases, so if you know someone who has nothad their teeth cleaned in three years be sure to let them knowof our DVC hygiene services. To call for an appointment useextension 356.

The Dental Technology Department offers the services ofdenture cleaning and sterilization for a fee of $5. For anadditional charge of $3 they will engrave your name, socialsecurity number, or phone number on your denture. Theextension to call for these services is also 356.

The Responsibility of Being PresidentcontinuedOne of our best innovations in organization has been theClassified Senate Coordinating Council. The meetings areheld bi-monthly. The CSCC is attended by the District's fourClassified Senate Presidents. We formed this organization soall Classified in the district would be kept informed aboutwhat is happening at the different colleges and District. Whenneeded, recommendations from all the Classified District­wide can be and are forwarded to the Chancellor or theDistrict Governance Council.

The Senate President attends the Community College Leagueof California's yearly conference and also attends the StateClassified Leadership Training Institute conference. Thisconference is put together by classified for classified. Bothconferences usually last three days.

Through these conferences, we have met many Senatemembers from other colleges. In talking with them we havelearned that our model of Senate organization is one of themore successful organizational models in the state. In theshort time we've been in existence we have found solutionsfor problems many Senates have been grappling with foryears.

C "M"The Deck of the arilynby Gary Moscato Sr.

Gary Moscato, a DVe equipment maintenance worker, haslong been associated with the sport of fishing. He used to fishcommercially for salmon and rockfish and used his commer­cial vessels for hauling live bait from one area to another.Gary also ran a fishing party boat for 7 years. He no longerfishes commercially, but has remained active in majorassociations in the Bay Area such as the United Anglers. Garywas a commercial diver with 5,000 hours of under water timeand is also a semi-professional photographer. Gary now ownsa 27-foot sport fishing boat, the Carilyn "M," which he enjoyswith family and friends.

Gary has consented to write about the sport of fishing in ourlocal area and 'on many associated topics. Articles we canlook forward to:

• Dates of fish runs:StripersSalmonSteelheadTrout

• Fall and spring runs, in what creeks, rivers and estuariesand what baits are gettin' 'em.

• Boat shows upcoming. Tour boat rides on weekends forthe entire family.

• Historical topics of the county, relating to the 18oos.

• Neat restaurants on the Bay and Delta that are hiddenaway!

• Close to home trout tournaments like San Pablo Darn.

... what's hot in fishin' on the Delta

... the secret inside info sent to me on where the big one's are ...

See ya soon on The Deck of the Carilyn "M. "

In our first two years as a Senate, we have accomplished agreat deal. My goals for my two years were Communicationsand Organization. Today, all standing committees and taskforces have full Classified representation. All Classifiedreceive a monthly newsletter and bi-monthly Senate Councilminutes. Classified have been involved in community-basedactivities. We have kept people informed by writing articlesfor the newsletter and talking to them. But there is a lot morethat can be done. The new officers will set new goals andobjectives which will guide the Senate for its next two years.It will take hard work, time, and dedication to be successful.This is the cost. What you can get out of it personally, onlytime will tell. But with a flexible, open mind, you can '-../accomplish what you set out to do and reap your ownrewards.

DVC Classified Senate Cluster Reps =Underlined

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CLUSTER 1 CLUSTER 2 CLUSTER 3 CLUSTER 4 CLUSTER 5Donna Alilin Eddye Berry Matt Anderson Larry Boese Nancy Anderson

Grace Butler Jorene Elsberry Kelleye Bennett Antonieta Bofill Jeanne Bjerke

Terri Cassidy Kathleen Gilmore Cathi Boronkay Belinda Bush Porfiria Bradshaw

Betty Crenshaw Nancy Gomez Mark Bradley Keith Craven Pat Cadenasso

Jeanne Dewhurst Suzette Handy Bruce Falkenstein Stu Fogg Shirley Chantri

Nancee Girard Gisela Mehta Duane Fink Dee Henderson Roshan Dahi

Gena Gruber Rhonelle Mims Sue Garcia Marilyn Joyce Cathleen Ingersol

Sandy Holman LeeAnn Nelson Judith Goldsmith Roxana Marianne Martinez

Cheryl Hudson Gordon Nordby Audrey Haney Khachadourian Donald McPeak

Grace Lenz Joyce Riley Jeffery Jewell Mojdeh Mehdizadeh Virginia McRae

Jimmie Maramonte Jan Slatter Gail Jordan Mary Mathie Jean Mehan

Linda Jones Teresa Towers Leslie Leong Rosa Reinosa Eva Monteverde

Cindy Heileson Della White Leo Lieber Mary Rock Elizabeth Moore

Jackie Harrison Toni Magaldi Betty Rogers Police Officers

Sandra Mills Kathleen McCarthy Phil Spharler DVC Rotation

Joyce Onizuka Dan McClellan Mary Watanabe Jan Quick

'--.-j Kathy Reilly Jennifer O'Hara Stew Winchester Edith Salvador

Linda Robbins Jeanette Peavler HedyWong Martha Schoonover

Margaret Stark Jean Phillips Carol Shrum

Pam Tafoya Sue Rohlicek Dan Silvia,Barbara Van Buren Nancy President

Ryanen-Grant Arlette WeberLinda Wheeler

James Seibert Valerie Williams

Christina Tissot Mae Wright

Elisabeth Jean Yang

Van BavelMark Williams

Frank Wilson

Mike Yuschenkoff

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CLUSTER 6 CLUSTER 7 CLUSTER 8 CLUSTER 9 CLUSTER 10Marcie Lorraine Arnett Leona Buchanan Karen Bowermaster Janet BarnesBracy-McDaniels Glen Biggs Gyda Buelna Karen Bramwall Teri CorneliusMarilyn Cappa Yuriko Castellano Tony Censoplano Elizabeth Cabiles Jane FraimJulie Catalano Donna Dubois Steven Cuevas Patricia Duvall HolthausCarol Chaney John Dunivan Gary Goodshaw Derickson Shelley JonesSandra Davis Michael Ellis Jose Gomez Bill Foster Kevin McPhersonJulie Farris Gregory Erickson Don Henson

Michael Franco Craig PhillipsPat Kennedy Michael Ferguson Bob Hill

Pier Ghigliotti Andy RussellVirginia Kerr Edwin Jamieson Gabby Lorenzana Nanette Guinez Angelina SteppShirley Frank Johnson Brett Moore Ken Hein Sandy WilliamsKimsey, Vice

Raymond Kendall Joe Morgado Bill JasonPresidentJovita Salvador Yam Lim Gary Moscato Dorothy Martin

Henriette Smith Marty Massey Joe Porter Kathryn McClellan

Judy SmithBas Chinh Nguyen

Sid Portis Marilyn Nootbaar

Sonia VardasDoanh Huu Nguyen Jess Segovia Katheryn Schachair

John Rosenhoover Bob Trujillo Kerry SurmanJoanne Vincent

Lupe Rubalcava Penny Williams Tim Taylor ,-/

CatherineWalton Joe Stella

Karen Waters The Tran

Ann WL1liams AI Trapps

Janice Willimas Al Wilson

Yvonne Yanes

Dana Zorich

"Now is your chance to participate - ... "

The CIASSIFlIlD SENATE NewsletterThe deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday of every month. Please submit your articles to members of the Classified Newsletter "-Committee, preferably on disk with a hard copy. Thr Classified Newsletter Committee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda Wheeler, ./Kathleen Gilmore. Jan Quick. Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quantity of articlessubmitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author. not the Committee.

Volume III, Number 9May, 1994

Candidates for Classified Senate President

Keith Craven Dan SilviaWe need to exercise our right andresponsibility to participate in theshared governance process

DVCis more than a job to me. I came here as areturning student when I was thirty three to study chemis­try, math and physics. When the chemistry Departmentneeded someone to fill in as a temporary technician I wasin the right place at the right time. Two years later that"temporary" position led me to be a candidate to replaceBert Freeman when he retired as chemistry's full-timetechnician. Being the technician in chemistry often makesme feel like a juggler, because of the many different hats Iwear, but it is all those varied tasks that I perform that keepme interested and in love with my job.

Even though my job requires a lot of me, I have decided torun for President of the Classified Senate because I think Ihave much to offer our college community. These aredifficult times we face, and it is going to take all of theconstituent groups on campus working together to getthrough them. My goal as President will be to worktoward unity, not division, of all these groups.

We as classified have a unique position because we arereally the skeleton that holds the campus body together.Be.ing such a large body means that there will be timeswhen our bones ache because of all the stresses placed on

What I intend to do in the next two years

At the beginning of my first term I proposed two goals which Iwanted to achieve, Communications and Organization. I believeI have met those goals. The Classified have an excellent newslet­ter and every Classified employee receives minutes from theSenate meetings. The Senate Council routinely disseminatesinformation to their cluster groups for Classified input onpending recommendations. Whenever a Classified person isneeded on a committee or task force our Selection Committeefinds the appropriate individual and that position is filled. TheClassified are fully represented on all committees and taskforces.

My objectives for the next two years will be to instill into eachClassified employee the meaning of those words Professional,Edncator, Community and Empowerment. No matter what jobtitle Classified have at this college or District, be it Custodian,Gardener, Facilities Engineer, Office Assistant or Office Admin­istrator, we are a group of professional people doing a job thatkeeps the school up and running.

Faculty work in the classroom and deliver learning to thestudents. The Classified work to provide a safe, clean, continuingenvironment that allows this to occur. Classified are ueducators"not only because they provide the educational environment but

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Congratulations Sandy!

by Gyda BuelnaCongratulations to Sandy Williams, Center for HigherEducation, for receiving the "San Ramon Rotary Employee ofthe Year 1994" award. The Rotary Club presents this award toan individual for outstanding service at the employee's job,involvement and service to the local community,exceptional customer serviceand contributer to "Total Quality Management".Sandy's name was submitted for consideration by herManager, Bill Harlan. She has been involved as a liaison withthe City of San Ramon Employee Transportation Committee,assisted with commute arrangements, contributor to the"Student's Suggestion Box" and was actively involved in theCity of San Ramon's Ten Year Anniversary celebration. Theaward was presented on Thursday, April 28th in San Ramonat the Rotary Employee Recognition Day Luncheon. TheClassified Staff wish to congratulate Sandy on her welldeserved recognition from the City of San Ramon!

Do You Knowby Jan Quick

The Book Center which is located downstairs in the businesseducation building has many interesting items to purchaseother than just text books. They offer a wide variety ofsnacks, cards, books, mugs, calculators, watches and clothing.At the beginning of each semester they also have freepromotional items. They also sell the environmental DVC(reduce, reuse, recycle) mugs. These mugs are a great bargainthat just keeps paying off. When you go to the cafeteria withyour DVC mug, you receive the large size drink (20 oz.) butonly pay for the smaller (16 oz.).

The Book center is presently negotiating with Wells FargoBank to have an ATM machine installed for the convenienceof all members of the campus community. The cost ofinstalling an ATM machine is considerable and they arehoping to be able to acquire this at little or no cost. We will benotified when this occurs.

The week before Christmas the Book Center has a great salewith a 20% discount offered to faculty and staff. On one ofthose days the sale becomes a 30% off for the holiday. Manyof the great items at the staff picnic in June are donated by theBuok Center.

College for Kids· Summer 1994SESSION I- June 21 - July 7

SESSION 1/- July 12 - July 28Enrollment is underway for College for kids. the popularsummer enrichment program for motivated young peopleentering 4th through 10th grades next fall. Classes fill veryfast! If you are interested in enrolling a student, please pickup a brochure from the DYC Community Service Officelocated in FOA, a portable alongside the Library.

Letter fromU.S. Senator Dianne Feinsteinto Mary Rock

tinitcd ~tlltC5 ~cnlltCWASHINGTON, DC 20510-0504

Dear Ms. Rock:

Thank you for writing to express your supportfor H.R. 3658, an amendment to the Fair LaborStandards Act which, as you know, would allowcommunity college staff and administrators toteach part-time without receiving overtime pay.

Let me assure you that I recognize and appreci­ate the commitment of those employees whowish to share their interests and knowledge withstudents, and I understand that requiring thatcollege staff and administrators be paid morethan the part-time rate discourages colleges fromusing their teaching talents. This bill has beenreferred to the House Education and LaborCommittee. I will keep your comments in mindif it is considered by the Senate.

Thank you once again for writing. I value youropinion. If you have further questions, pleasecall Paul McDonald of my Washington, D.C.office at (202) 224-3841.

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i 'lfL---. ~ I .",;,,,Dianne FeinsteinUnited States Senator

The (~IASSIFIllD SIlNATII NewsletterThe deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday ofevery month. Please submit your articles to members of the Classiried Newslet-ter Committee, preferably on disk with a hard copy. Thr Classified NewsletterCommitlcc members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, LindaWheeler, Kathleen Gilmore, Jan Quick Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. TheCommittee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quan- '-.../thy of articles submitted, and letters published in the Newslelter reflect theviews of the author. not the Committee.

Keith Craven Candidates... continued Dan Silviaus. That is why we need to exercise, exercise our right andresponsibility to participate in the shared governance process.If we don'( exercise that right, we will have no excuse to

'-.../ complain about our aching backs.

There has been much work done by the previous leaders ofour Senate, and I think we all owe them our gratitude. It hastaken a great deal of effort to bring this organization to whereit is today. Because of the commitment I feel toward DYC,and to support their past efforts, I feel compelled to run forSenate President. If elected President, I hope that I can leadwith as much dedication and professionalism as they haveshown us.

because the Classified are the people the students see first,last and most. Students have more interaction on a collegecampus with Classified than any other group. We are part ofthe educational equation. For education to occur at anyinstitution it is necessary to have all constituencies involved;Management, Faculty and Classified. Delete one group fromthis equation, and the educational process is either debilitatedor stopped. All groups are "co-educators." We all get the jobdone.

The Classified are the "Community" which the collegeserves. They have attended the school in the past, theirchildren attend in the present and their grandchildren willattend the college in the future.

"Empowerment" is not something that we earn or is given tous. It's what we as Classified give to ourselves. It's a matter ofstanding on our own two feet and making known what wethink. Classified have the arena, the Classified Senate.

Four words~ Professional, Educator, Community andEmpowerment. This is the make-up of a Classified employee- not a Staff employee but a member of the staff, not a"support" person but a person who supports and aids in theeducational process.

• Have managers become more proactive andmeet with their staff to listen, discuss andencourage participation in Shared Governance.

• Have managers arrange and train substitutes(hourly workers) to allow classifiedparticipation in Shared Governance.

• Have managers recognize and commend theirstaff for contributing to the betterment of thecollege.

Shirley Kimsey and Betty Crenshaw have given theirtime, energy, and ideas to the Classified Senate. Wewould like to publicly thank them for their tremendousefforts and achievements as Senate Officers. We alsowish to thank Dan Silvia, the last surviving officer, forall of his hard work, accomplishments and endurancethroughout this arduous task. These Officers, Repre­sentatives and Classified Staff have worked togetherand supported each other to make a difference on thiscampus.

We think that there are many suggestions that mightturn this situation around and facilitate the continuedexistence of the Classified Senate:

"L ."etter From the CounCilWe the members of the Classified Senate Council arewriting this letter in response to Shirley Kimsey'sresignation as Vice President. We are appalled that thissituation has occurred again and are distressed that thisis the second resignation of a Senate Officer in oneyear. Both Senate Officer's resigned due to "workconstraints". Classified members should be allowed toserve without making a choice between participation inshared governance or their job.

Three members of the Council met with Dr. PhyllisPeterson to convey the Senate's concerns regarding thisresignation and the ability of future classified employ­ees to participate in the shared governance process. DcPeterson reaffirmed her continued support of theClassified Staff participating in Senate activities.

We would like to acknowledge the fact that manyclassified have received support from their direct linemanagers to participate. These managers have commu­nicated effectively with their staff to ensure that thework is getting done and that substitutes are providedwhen necessary.

For the Classified Statf to make a difference now andin the future, a change must occue We all must worktogether to get our jobs done to continue to serve thestudents at Diablo Valley College.

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CHE computer classes, still available

by Sandy Williams

There are still seats available in the following upcomingcomputer workshops and classes at the Center for HigherEducation which might be of interest to faculty and staff.Cost for each workshop is only about $5 for those without aB.A. degree, about $17 for those with a degree. Call theAdmissions Office at CHE for more details: 866-1822, ext.110111111121113.

Weekend WorkshopsINTRODUCTION TO DOS (CIS 300-391) Athoroughintroduction to the liM PC & (MS) DOS with emphasis onmanipulating files and using subdirectories.Friday evening, May 6, 7-10 pm; Saturday, May 7, 9 am­5:30 pm; Sunday, May 8, 9 am-4:30 pm,

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORKSIMAC (CIS

50E-385) Provides more practice using the word processing,

graphics, spreadsheet, and data base capabilities of MicrosoftWorks for personal correspondence or financial record­keeping.Friday evening, May 13,7-10 pm; Saturday, May 14, 9am-5:30 pm; Sunday, May 15,9 am-4:30 pm.

Weekday ClassesBEGINNING LOTUS (CIS 30M-302) Basics of using Lotus 1­2-3 spreadsheet program. Learn to enter, manipulate andprint numbers, text and formulas.Mondays & Wednesdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, May 2·May 11

USING WORDPERFECT II (CIS 30J-302) For people whohave completed Beginning WordPerfect. Class coverscommon office applications. including merge, sort, documentassembly, macros, math line draw, columns and rport print­mg.Thesdays & Thursdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, May 3·May 12

USING PAGEMAKER MAC/IBM USE (CIS 601-301) Intro­duction to the desktop publishing software on the Macintoshbut equally useful for those using IBM,Thesdays & Thursdays, 12:30-5 pm, May 3-May 12

USING LOTUS II (CIS 30N-301) For those familiar withbasic Lotus 1-2-3 operations. Learn more about formulas andfunctions to help you complete more complex and better­looking spreadsheets.Mondays & Wednesdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, May 16·May 25

C "M"The Deck of the arilyn

Sturgeon Fishing

This is the time of year that they begin their annual migrationintothe Delta waterways where they will spawn in the upper tributar­ies.

The most sought after species is the white sturgeon. Also. at thistime, the larger females have two very large skeins of roe and ifyou happen to hook and land a ripe female and you plan onkeeping her, save the roe and contact Sally Whitesides at ''TheTrap Bait Ship" in Rio Vista, CA by either delivering or calling(707) 374-5554 and she will have it cured for you. Whitesturgeon caviar is considered to be equal to beluga caviar whichis processed in Russia. Utilize your catch and let no part of it goto waste. There will be no charge for this service.

The basic gear needed when fishing for sturgeon is a conven­tional reel which has the line capacity to hold 300 to 600 yards of25 to 30 pound test monofilament line. The terminal gear shouldconsist of a sliding sinker rig with your line attached to a leaderconsisting of 60 to 80 pounds test monofilament coated cable.The hook size should vary, especially if you are using mudshrimp for bait.

Remember, the legal size requirements effective March 1, 1994, ~are the same as last year. The minimum size is 46 inches with a72 inch maximum. The legal possession of sturgeon is one perday.

Sturgeon are scavengers and they feed on a number of baits!Here is a list for your information: grass, mud, ghost shrimp,threadfin shad, anchovies, sardines, mudsuckers, cut bullheads,pile worms and crayfish. Most of my more memorable catches upto 87 pounds have been on threadfin shad using light tackle whilefishing for striped bass.

The best water depth ranges from 15 feet to 50 feet. In mostcases sturgeon are thought to be a deep water fish. but this is notnecessarily true. I have personally taken fish from 82 10 130pounds in water 12 to 16 feet in depth.

If you have the patience to fish for sturgeon you will ffnd itrewarding. Fishing for this prehistoric fish can be on the slowside with the possibility of only several good hits in a full day offishing. So be attentive of to what you are doing, because in theblink of an eye you can miss the hit.

The following is a list of some areas you might want to try! TheMothball Fleet at Martinez. Grizzly Bay, Suisun Bay, Big andLittle Suisun Cuts, Middlegrounds. between Roe and RyerIslands, Honker Bay, Pittsburg P.G.& E. plant, Lights 10 and 12off Sherman Lake. Decker Island, Broad Slough, Collinsvillenear Light I, in and around the Rio Vista Bridge, Cache Sloughnear Light 47, known as the Old Beet Dump. mouth of ThreeMile Slough, Montezuma Slough, and the Upper and LowerSanta Clara Shoals of the San Joaquin River. '-.../

See ya sao" 0" The Deck of the Carily" HM. "