Classified Senate
Classified Senate
- Participates in and enhances the shared governance structure at the college and
district; - Provides classified representation on college and district task forces, committees,
and other groups; - Provides a centralized means of communication between classified professionals and
the college community; - Articulates the professionalism of classified professionals so that it is properly
recognized and valued; - Provides an opportunity to develop individual leadership among classified
professionals as well as increase the professional standards of its members; - Represents the various needs, concerns, and viewpoints of classified professionals
on
non-collective bargaining matters; - Makes recommendations to college and district administration on the following
academic and professional matters (Senate 9+1):- Standards, policies, and procedures regarding student support and success, as related to classified professional roles.
- College and district governance structures, as related to classified professional roles.
- Standards, policies, and procedures regarding implementation and integration of technology systems, as related to classified professional roles.
- Professional development policies and activities.
- Processes for program review, as related to classified professional roles.
- Processes for institutional planning and budget development.
- Classified professional roles and involvement in accreditation processes.
- Classified professional roles and involvement in program planning, development, and staffing.
- Classified professional roles and involvement in facilities planning and development.
- Any other district or college policy, procedure, or related matters that have or will have a significant effect on classified professionals.
Upcoming Meetings
All regularly scheduled meetings will be held on the third Friday of each month from 12pm to 2pm. Meetings in June and August are adjusted to other days to accommodate for Juneteenth and College Day, respectively. Regular meetings are held in the Board Room (bldg 200) and on Zoom and are open to the public.
- August 8, 2025 (special meeting, Onboarding Manual review - 12pm - 1pm)
- August 22, 2025
- September 19, 2025
- October 17, 2025
- November 21, 2025
- December 19, 2025
Future Events
- Classified Professionals Social Gathering - Convocation / August 14, 2025 (3:45pm - 5pm @ Event Center)
- Holiday Social Gathering - December 19, 2025 (2-4pm @ Board Room)