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CONNECTIONS A newsletter for the Classified Senates of the California Community Colleges Inside Connections 4CS Executive Board Directory.......................................................................... 2 Organization News............................................................................................. 3 Senate News from Across the State..................................................................... 4-5 CLI 2006 Scholarship Recipients........................................................................ 6 Governance Organization Spotlight - CCLC....................................................... 7 2006-07 Calendar of 4CS Activities and Deadlines............................................ 8 “Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” John F. Kennedy W hat does the future of California and our community college system look like? Our student population is constantly changing and veteran staff, faculty, and administration are eagerly anticipating retirement. According to a recent study (2002) from the Community College Leadership Consortium, community colleges are facing a tremendous leadership shortage in all facets of the organization, especially in highly skilled and specialized positions. In order to insure the vitality of our system and the strength of the programs and services for our students and communities it is incumbent upon classified employees to take an active role in preparing themselves for these leadership opportunities. Leadership development is a personal and professional growth investment that will benefit you in every aspect of your lives. Along the journey you become an example for those around you to emulate and take inspiration from. There are several aspects of leadership development to focus on including formal education, core competencies, building a shared vision, and emotional intelligence just to name a few. However, the main focus should be on building relationships and how you treat the people around you. When we lead with our hearts the impact is tremendous. Your job is to arouse passion. You want people fired up from within. So give them a cause. Create a movement, one with enough drama and appeal to yank their emotions out of the dreary fog of uninspired work. When the spirit is moved, work has meaning. The job gives people joy. The feel connected. They become committed. Basically, your team becomes a self-organizing system, a collective effort that for the most part can manage itself if you only give people the chance. Always keep in mind the purpose behind your leadership journey so that you will not be disheartened by the setbacks or detours along the way. The future is happening every day and if you wait for it the opportunity may be lost. Developing leadership: An investment in the future VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 JUNE 2006 Julie Whiting 4CS President Carpe Mañana Before Tomorrow Seizes You Price Pritchett, 2000 4CS Connections June 2006 1

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    A newsletter for the Classified Senates

    of the California Community Colleges

    Inside Connections 4CS Executive Board Directory .......................................................................... 2 Organization News............................................................................................. 3Senate News from Across the State..................................................................... 4-5CLI 2006 Scholarship Recipients........................................................................ 6Governance Organization Spotlight - CCLC....................................................... 72006-07 Calendar of 4CS Activities and Deadlines............................................ 8

    “Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” John F. Kennedy

    What does the future of California and our community college system look like? Our student population is constantly changing and veteran staff, faculty, and administration are eagerly anticipating retirement. According to a recent study (2002) from the Community College Leadership Consortium, community colleges are facing a tremendous leadership shortage in all facets of the organization, especially in highly skilled and specialized positions. In order to insure the vitality of our system and the strength of the programs and services for our students and communities it is incumbent upon classified employees to take an active role in preparing themselves for these leadership opportunities.

    Leadership development is a personal and professional growth investment that will benefit you in every aspect of your lives. Along the journey you become an example for those around you to emulate and take inspiration from. There are several aspects of leadership development to focus on including formal education, core competencies, building a shared vision, and emotional intelligence just to name a few. However, the main focus should be on building relationships and how you treat the people around you. When we lead with our hearts the impact is tremendous.

    Your job is to arouse passion. You want people fired up from within. So give them a cause. Create a movement, one with enough drama and appeal to yank their emotions out of the dreary fog of uninspired work. When the spirit is moved, work has meaning. The job gives people joy. The feel connected. They become committed. Basically, your team becomes a self-organizing system, a collective effort that for the most part can manage itself if you only give people the chance.

    Always keep in mind the purpose behind your leadership journey so that you will not be disheartened by the setbacks or detours along the way. The future is happening every day and if you wait for it the opportunity may be lost.

    Developing leadership:An investment in the future

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    Carpe Mañana Before Tomorrow Seizes YouPrice Pritchett, 2000

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  • PRESIDENTJULIE WHITINGState Center CCDMadera Center(559) [email protected]

    NORTH VICE PRESIDENTMONICA SOUZASacramento City College(916) [email protected]

    SOUTH VICE PRESIDENTSHIRLEY SCHMIDPasadena City College(626) [email protected]

    SECRETARY BARBARA SALMONPasadena City College(626) [email protected]

    TREASURERLINDA KELSOSan Joaquin Delta College(209) [email protected]

    PAST PRESIDENT TONY PRESTBYSanta Monica College(310) [email protected]

    4CS Executive Board Directory

    REPRESENTATIVES

    NORTH 1 LIZ LINTONMendocino College(707) [email protected] t e Co l l ege Co l l ege o f t he R e d w o o d s C o l l e g e o f t h e Siskyous Feather River College Lassen College Mendocino College Shasta College

    NORTH 2 CATHIE BROWNINGAmerican River College(916) [email protected]

    American River College Cosumnes River College Folsom Lake College Los Rios CC District Sacramento City College

    NORTH 3JIM WILSONSierra College(916) [email protected]

    Lake Tahoe Comm. College Sierra College Yuba College

    BAY 1BOBBY SNELLCollege of Alameda(510) [email protected]

    Chabot College Chabot-Los Positas CC District College of Alameda Contra Costa CC District Contra Costa College Diablo Valley College Laney College Las Positas College Los Medanos Co l l ege Mer r i t t C o l l e g e P e r a l t a C C D i s t r i c t Solano Community College Vista College

    BAY 2 NANCY KUTCHERCollege of Marin(415) [email protected]

    Canada College College of Marin College of San Mateo Napa Valley College City College of San Francisco San Mateo CC District Santa Rosa Jr. College Skyline College

    BAY 3PATRICK LANE Ohlone College(510) [email protected] College De Anza College Evergreen Valley College Foothill College Foothill-De Anza CC District Gavilan College Hartnell College Mission College Monterey Peninsula College Ohlone College San Jose City College San Jose/Evergreen CC Dist. West Valley College West Valley-Mission CC District

    CENTRAL 1(vacant)Columbia College Merced College Modesto Jr. College San Joaquin Delta College Yosemite CC District

    CENTRAL 2PAULA CUESYState Center CCD(559)[email protected]

    College of the Sequoias Fresno City College Reedley College State Center CC District West Hills College

    CENTRAL 3(vacant)Bakersfield College Cerro Coso Comm. College Kern CC District Porterville College Taft College

    SOUTHWEST 1(vacant)Compton College East Los Angeles College El Camino College Los Angeles CC District Los Angeles City College Los Angeles Harbor College Los Angeles Mission College Los Angeles Pierce College Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles Trade-Tech Los Angeles Valley Col lege Santa Monica Col lege West Los Angeles College

    SOUTHWEST 2GARY POTTSPasadena City College(626) [email protected] Hancock College Antelope Valley College College of the Canyons Cuesta College Moorpark College Oxnard Col lege Santa Barbara C i ty Co l l ege Ven tu ra Co l l ege Ventura CC District

    CARI PLYLEYButte College

    (530) [email protected]

    SOUTHWEST 3DENISE ALBRIGHtPasadena City College(626)[email protected]

    Cerritos College Citrus College Glendale Community College Mt. San Antonio College Pasadena City College Rio Hondo College

    SOUTHEAST 1PAT MURRAYGrossmont-Cuyamaca CCD(619) [email protected]

    Cuyamaca College Grossmont College Grossmont/Cuyamaca CC Dist. Imperial Valley College Mira Costa College Palo Verde College Palomar College San Diego CC District San Diego City College San Diego Mesa College San Diego Miramar College Southwestern College

    SOUTHEAST 2(vacant)Coast CC District Coastline Community College Cypress College Fullerton College Golden West College Irvine Valley College Long Beach City College North Orange CC District Orange Coast College Rancho Santiago C C D S a d d l e b a c k C C D i s t r i c t Saddleback College Santa Ana College Santiago Canyon College

    SOUTHEAST 3MICHELLE CROCFERSan Bernadino Valley College(909) [email protected]

    Barstow College Chaffey College College of the Desert Copper Mountain College Crafton Hills College Mt. San Jacinto College Riverside Community College San Bernardino CC District San Bernardino Valley College Victor Valley College

    PRESIDENT EMERITUS

    MARY THOMPSON(Retired)

    [email protected]

    4CS ASSOCIATES

    Mary Ann FryDon StrauchLeo Lieber

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  • 4CS Honored for role in supporting professional development

    THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES CLASSIFIED SENATE Executive Board was recently honored as the recipient of the 4C/SD Board Award. This honor from the California Community Colleges Council for Staff and Organizational Development recognizes an organization for demonstrating exemplary leadership and support for professional development. 4CS was chosen for supporting classified staff leadership and professional development, particularly through our annual Classified Leadership Institute; promoting classified staff participation in shared governance at the state and local level; and proving information and resources on the classified staff role in governance through our website, workshops and publications.

    Julie Whiting, 4CS President, accepted the award at the annual 4C/SD spring conference in March. As part of the conference program, 4CS also presented a workshop entitled Building Classified Leaders through Training and Networking which explores ways classified staff can elevate their leadership role on the college campus and professional and leadership development opportunities offered through partnerships and trainings provided by 4CS.

    Workshop provided to Evergreen College

    IN MARCH 2006, on a rainy Friday afternoon, 4CS representatives converged on Evergreen Valley College in San Jose to present their “Teaming Up for Success” workshop during the San Jose - Evergreen Community College District’s “Instructional Improvement Day.” Presenting the 90-minute workshop were Pat Murray, 4CS Southeast Area 1 Representative from Grossmont College in San Diego, and Patrick Lane, 4CS Bay Area 3 Representative from Ohlone College in Fremont. They were joined by their special guests Dave Garrido, Classified Senate President-Elect from Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, and Bret Watson, Classified Senate President from Foothill - De Anza Community College District also in Los Altos Hills. The workshop was attended by a group of Senate members and supporters, and even included a member of senior management that was seeking a better understanding of the shared governance model for classified staff. The focus of the session revolved around establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships between Senates and unions, and included an overview of AB1725/SB235 and an interactive discussion on avoiding and resolving conflict. Attendees stated that they felt encouraged, supported, and better informed following the workshop.

    The 4CS Speakers Bureau provides workshops on a variety of shared governance topics. For more information on arranging a 4CS presentation at your college contact your local area representative or Julie Whiting at [email protected]

    Information on Participatory Governance given to Trustees

    ON MAY 10, 2006 members of the 4CS board presented information on the classified role in governance to the Ohlone College Board of Trustees. Patrick Lane, an Ohlone College classified employee and the 4CS Bay 3 area representative, was able to place the item on the board agenda and invited 4CS to come and make the presentation. The Ohlone Board had identified knowledge of shared governance as an area that needed improvement on their last self evaluation, according to Mr. Robert Brunton, Ohlone College Board President. 4CS was able to provide the board and a large audience of administrators, faculty and classified staff with a myriad of resources and information. Cari Plyley, 4CS President Emeritus of Butte College and Julie Whiting, 4CS President of State Center Community College Districtʼs North Centers guided the audience through the purpose of participatory governance and mechanisms for effective classified involvement in the process.

    Leslie Wang honored with 4CS Leadership Award

    THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES Classified Senate honors Leslie Wang with their annual Leadership Award recognizing her significant support for classified participation in governance at the state level. Ms. Wang is a senior multi-media specialist at San Joaquin Delta College. She was appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Governors by Governor Gray Davis in 1999 and then reappointed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2004. Her involvement in community college leadership at the highest level has elevated the visibility of and level of respect for classified staff in governance.

    She has served on numerous district shared governance and hiring selection committees and has been recognized by both her peers and the college’s Academic Senate for her work and her leadership. In her position as a Senior Multi-Media Technician, she has assisted in expanding the use of distance technology, and been instrumental in bringing multimedia technology to the classroom. She served as an area representative for five years on the statewide Community College Committee of the California School Employees Association, and then as appointed Chairperson for an additional three years.

    4CS will present Leslie Wang with the award during the annual Classified Leadership Institute on Thursday June 8, 2006.

    Organizational News

    4CS Connections June 2006 3

  • 20 years or moreChaffey (1982) Fresno (1984)

    Santa Monica (1985)

    15 years or moreFoothill College (1989)Sierra College (1989)

    San Joaquin Delta (1989)

    15 yearsSacramento City College (1990)

    College of Alameda (1990)Moorpark College (1990)

    10 years or more

    Los Medanos College (1991)Merced College (1991)

    Gendale Community College (1991)

    Reedley College & North Centers (1991)

    Santa Barbara City College (1991)

    4CS Salutes241 years of

    Classified Senateexperience!!!

    Exciting times with Foothill College Classified Senate

    THE FOOTHILL COLLEGE CLASSIFIED SENATE (FCCS) began January 1989. Our first president, Karen Webb, recently retired after working at Foothill for 25+ years! We have just celebrated Classified Employee Recognition Week. Our committee Chair was Melissa Baxter. This is her first year being involved with our Classi Senate and I think we have her hooked! Their theme was “Let’s take a mini-vacation”. Some highlights we experienced during the week: finding safari picture frames in our mailboxes with notes telling us to “Make your own mini-vacation memories….”, getting water bottles in our mailboxes with individual notes dropped in each one, finding packages of Oral-B Brush-ups in our mailboxes (courtesy of Foothill’s Dental Hygiene Clinic) with stickers on them saying “When on vacation why worry about a toothbrush!”. The fun culminated with a mini-vacation celebration with pizza, ice cream sandwiches, raffles and frozen umbrella drinks (non-alcoholic, naturally)!

    Earlier in May we held our Classi Retreat chaired by Sherri Mines. We gathered off-campus at Santa Cruz’s Coconut Grove on the Boardwalk. The Committee chose Seeing the Open Door as their theme. We often don’t see opportunities that are right there on the other side of the open door, so we were shown some of them during the retreat. With about a dozen guests speaking, we were given lots of information regarding professional growth, insurance benefits, how to interview to advance in our District, how to take a professional development leave, PE classes, and much more. We had a beautiful hot lunch and then set off on a scavenger hunt for our team building exercise. We had 140+ attendees from Foothill and our Central Services (DO) campus, as well.

    We just announced our F C C S Administrator of the Year, Rose Myers and our F C C S Classified Employee of the Year, Art Turmelle, who will be joining us at Granlibakken this year. Art was in on the ground floor when Senate was formed and as served as president no less than 4 times!

    One new and exciting endeavor we had a hand in this year: creating a class for classified. We are currently offering a Career Planning class for our staff. It is a 1-unit class offered by 2 counselors who are co-teaching it. So far we have learned how to improve our resumes and cover letters, up and coming will be how to answer those tough interview questions and pseudo-interviews that will be taped and analyzed! This class came to be because of the defeat felt by so many Foothill employees when outside applicants are awarded jobs “that should go to” our own people. Our executive board listened to this message, went to our Administration and got the class—here we have a win-win situation: our staff is learning some valuable information and earning professional growth academic credits while the school has collected tuition fees and WSCH! How great is that?!

    We have an active Senate, always in-the-know and not just because Foothill’s president, Bernadine Fong, says we should be. We are a valuable part of Foothill. You can see just how valuable we are – and what fun we have, as well – by looking at our web site: http://www.foothill.edu/classified/ . There is so much there, I can’t begin to tell you about it. You’ll enjoy visiting the site!

    4 4CS Connections June 2006

    Senate News from Across the State

    THANK YOU for all you do for

    Classified employees of California’s

    Community Colleges!

  • State Center Community College District Classified professionals unmask their potential

    THE 6TH ANNUAL SCCCD Classified Professional Development Mega Conference took place on Tuesday April 11th. The conference brings together classified staff from across the multi-campus district for a day of professional and personal development workshops and speakers. The theme of Unmask Your Potential was infused with a Mardi Gras festive spirit. Workshops focused on participating in shared governance, growth opportunities for classified staff, tips for public speaking, and keeping celebration and balance in your life. With nearly 350 classified staff in attendance along with several trustees and administrators the event was also a celebration and recognition of the hard work and dedication of the classified staff. Julie Whiting, a SCCCD classified employee and President of 4CS conducted a workshop entitled “Joining the Krewe: Participating in Shared Governance”. Approximately 50 individuals including a member of the Board of Trustees came to hear and interact about shared governance, how it works, the role classified staff play and how it improves the college.

    PASADENA CITY COLLEGE held its Annual Classified General Session, on May 17, 2006. This annual event gives the classified staff a chance to review and reflect on our year and plan for future events. The event was well attended. The fun activities included a 50/50 drawing which added $257.50 to our Classified Scholarship fund, and a gift basket that was donated by Pasadena Coffee and Tea. Every year the senate awards several scholarships to classified staff to further their education.

    PCC will be sending 13 classified employees to the Classified Leadership Institute in June where there will be honored as a recipient of the 4CS Model Senate Recognition Award.

    Pasadena City College holds annual event for fun and reflection

    4CS Connections June 2006 5

    Grossmont Cuyamaca honors Classified staffOn May 24, 2006 Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges honored 67 recipients of the Chancellor’s/Classified Senate Employee Recognition Award. This marks the 10th anniversary of this award which was recently redesigned by the district classified senate and chancellor to increase the level of prestige associated with the recognition. The quarterly award now includes a $250 gift certificate, lunch with the Chancellor and the governing board president, and an engraved award. Any college or district employee may nominate a deserving classified employee; nominations are judged by a committee of the Classified Senate and the name of the chosen recipient is forwarded to the Chancellor for final selection. All of the award recipients are also submitted to the 4CS Outstanding Classified Leaders Award program presented each year at the Classified Leadership Institute. According to GCCCD Classified Senate President, Pat Murray, “All of this generates a pride and enthusiasm at the workplace, which currently seems to be suffering from some indifference. It is my hope that my colleagues will all feel more award of the impact they can have in the lives of the students. A public ‘Thank You’ can go a long way in building high standards .It is a good program and I look forward to seeing some wonderful award presentations during the next year.”

    Grossmont Cuyamaca Classified honor recipients

    Julie Whiting presenting a workshop at SCCCD

    SCCCD Classified Professional Development Mega Conference

  • Our scholarship winner from the south is Phil Cestone from Chaffey College. Phil was born and raised in Upland California. He attended Cal State University Fullerton and graduated with a BA in Business Administration. Currently, Phil works at Chaffey Collegeʼs busiest satellite campus in Fontana where he coordinates and directs 18 multi disciplinary tutors and adjunct faculty. Phil truly loves his work and says, “My work at Chaffey College is rewarding and I enjoy helping college students succeed and reach their academic goals.”

    Phil is looking forward the CLI and when told he was receiving the scholarship, he was thrilled. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend the Classified Leadership Institute.”

    Northern California CLI scholarship winner Kim Toledo is from Folsom Lake College. A former EOPS/CARE student, Kim graduated from Folsum Lake College and then transferred to Sacramento State University. Kim has come back home to work at Folsum lake in the EOPS/CARE program and says, “I am back to the programs that taught me to stand up tall.” She helps support the economically and educationally challenged students

    Kim is excited about coming to CLI this year and she looks froward to developing leadership skills with everyone.

    2006 CLI Scholarship Recipients

    Thank you to our 2005-2006 Supporting Members4CS offers sincere appreciation and thanks our supporting members. Several corporations, senates, colleges, districts, and individuals made financial contributions to promote the

    activities and operations of 4CS.

    Senates/Colleges/DistrictsButte College Classified Senate

    Diablo Valley College Classified SenateFoothill DeAnza CCD Classified Senate

    Grossmont Cuyamaca CCD Classified SenateMendocino College Classified SenateMira Costa College Classified Senate

    San Bernardino Valley College Classified SenateSan Diego Mesa College Classified SenateSanta Monica Community College District

    Sierra College Classified Senate

    Individuals

    CorporationsSehi Computer Products, INC

    Strata Information GroupNiles Biological, INCPhil Cestone

    Chaffey College

    Kim ToledoFolsom Lake College

    Barbara SalmonMagian SmithMonica SouzaJulie WhitingJim Wilson

    Denise AlbrightJoyce Giovanetti

    Linda KelsoPatrick LaneCari PlyleyGary Potts

    Want to support 4CS? We have many levels of memberships to choose from:

    For more information on making a donation, see the 4CS webpage at ccccs.org

    Supporting Memberships Funding Levels:

    Senate (Council) $ 100College $ 250District $ 500

    4CS Individuals & Corporate Sponsors Individual Funding Levels: 4CS Sponsor $ 10Classified Sponsor $ 50Governance Sponsor $ 100 Corporate Funding Levels: Silver Sponsor $ 100Gold Sponsor $ 500Platinum Sponsor $ 1000

    All contributions are tax-deductible.

    6 4CS Connections June 2006

  • Governance Organization Spotlight

    Next issue: California Community College Staff Development (4C/SD

    of

    California

    THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA is a nonprofit public benefit corporation whose voluntary membership consists of the 72 local community college districts in California. Within the League are two major organizations which share a common mission, staff and fiscal resources: the California Community College Trustees (CCCT) and the Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges (CEOCCC).

    In addition, two other organizations are affiliated with the League: the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA); and the California Community College Classified Senate (CCCCS). ACCCA and CCCCS are located in the League’s Sacramento office. The League affiliated organizations have many goals and objectives similar to CCCT and CEOCCC and recognize that the sharing of facilities and some resources helps strengthen those common purposes. Yet it also is recognized that the League affiliate maintains total independence to pursue the objectives of its members which on occasion may be at variance with the positions taken by CCCT and CEOCCC.

    The Boards of the League

    CCCT has a 21 member board of directors elected by the 72 local governing boards. CEOCCC has a 12-member board of directors elected by the local community college chancellors, superintendents and presidents. These boards of the League meet approximately six times a year. At those meetings action is taken on education policy issues before the state Board of Governors and the legislature. Policy direction also is provided to staff concerning statewide educational policy, research initiatives, publications, workshops, and conferences.

    To coordinate League organizations and their affiliates and to assure their adequate support, each organization selects representatives to serve on the League board. The League board establishes the budget and dues for the League, employs and evaluates a chief executive officer, and approves a staff organizations structure. It also establishes and evaluates the annual education policy agenda and annual legislative program. The board includes four representatives each from CCCT and CEOCCC, two each from ACCCA and CCCCS.

    Community College League of California

    2005-2006 Board Of Directors

    Sandra Serrano, Chair of the Board, Kern CCD (CEOCCC)Kay Albiani, 1st Vice President, Los Rios CCD (CCCT)Lisa Sugimoto, 2nd Vice President, Pasadena CCD (ACCCA Stan Arterberry, West Valley-Mission (CEOCCC)Thomas J. Clark, Long Beach CCD (CCCT)Michele R. Jenkins, Santa Clarita CCD (CCCT)Ben Duran, Merced CCD (CEOCCC Northern VP)Rebecca Garcia, Cabrillo (CCCT)Margie Lewis, Cypress College (CEOCCC)Monica Souza, Sacramento City College (CCCCS)Julie Whiting, State Center (CCCCS)Mark Zacovic, Rancho Santiago (ACCCA)

    Community CollegeLeague

    THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the Community College League of California is pleased to announce that Scott Lay has been selected as the new President and CEO of the League effective June 1, 2006. The Board selected Mr. Lay after a year long national search. Sandra Serrano, President of the Board, indicated that Mr. Lay was selected because of his extensive experience working on key community college policy issues and his demonstrated skills and abilities to effect policy change on behalf of the seventy-two California Community College Districts. The members of the Board of Directors unanimously support Scott Lay as the new Chief Executive Officer. Scott is currently the Vice President and General Counsel for the League. The Board recognized that Scott is in a position to sustain the momentum necessary to implement a new funding formula and achieve other improvements to benefit the communities and students served by our colleges.

    Tom Clark, Diane Woodruff, Stan Arterberry, Julie Whiting, Ben Duran, Michelle Jenkins, Mark Zacovic, Lisa Sugimoto, (Front row): Sandra Serrano, Kay Albiani, Rebecca Garcia, Monica Souza and Margie Lewis.

    Scott Lay named new President and CEO of CCLC

    Scott Lay

    4CS Connections June 2006 7

  • California Community Colleges Classified Senate

    Calendar of 4CS Activities and Deadlines 2006-2007

    CONNECTIONS is published twice yearly, November and June, by the California Community College Classified Senate (4CS), 2017 “O” St., Sacramento, CA 95814.

    Please submit your suggestions and/or articles no later than October 1st for the November issue and May 1st for the June issue to: Tony Prestby, Newsletter Editor, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica CA 90405, or email to [email protected].

    The @ONE Project makes it easy for staff to be more effective. Our training workshops help you spend less time on technology, and more time on the important parts of your job. @ONE is sited at Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, and is sponsored by the Technology and Telecommunications Infrastructure Program of the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Through the support of the Chancellor’s Office, most resources are offered free of charge! Trainings are available in a multitude of topics. Current topics include Dreamweaver, The Art of PowerPoint 2003, The ABCs of PDFs, Podcasting, and more! Our workshops allow you to take classes at a time that is best for you, and in a format that meets your learning style. Trainings are delivered online via one-hour online desktop seminars using CCC Confer, multi-week online courses, and on-demand web-based resources that you can access whenever you’re available. @ONE also offers face to face training at our Hands-On Institutes. Many of these trainings offer certificates of completion that can be used for flex credit that can you can use for step increases.

    Current training opportunities follow below:

    Southern CA Summer Institute • San Diego City College • June 13 – 15, 2006• Workshop I: Powerful PowerPoint: Multimedia and Ways to

    Enhance Your Presentations• Workshop II: Intermediate Digital Photography • Workshop III: Podcasting: Creating and Publishing Audio

    Content Online• Workshop IV: Creating Web-Based Teaching Materials

    using Dreamweaver• Workshop V: Managing Cisco Security in College Campus

    Networks

    To register for any of these trainings, please visit: http://cccone.org

    To receive email announcements of upcoming @ONE events, please subscribe to our eNEWS listserv by writing to: [email protected]. In the body of the email message write SUBSCRIBE ENEWS.

    I hope to see you at a training soon! John Whitmer@ONE Project [email protected]

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    June 8-10, 2006 Classified Leadership Institute Granlibakken Conference CenterJune 10, 2006 General Business Meeting Executive Board Meeting

    June 16, 2006 CCLC Annual Convention Call for Proposal deadline

    July 20, 2006 Consultation Council MeetingChancellors Office, Sacramento

    August 17, 2006 Consultation Council MeetingChancellors Office, Sacramento

    September 15-16, 2006 Fall Executive Board MeetingFoothill College

    Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

    September 21, 2006 Consultation Council MeetingChancellors Office, Sacramento

    October 1, 2006 4CS Connections Article Submission Deadline

    October 19, 2006 Consultation Council MeetingChancellors Office, Sacramento

    November 16-18, 2006 CCLC Annual Convention Costa Mesa Hilton

    Winter Executive Board MeetingThursday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (tentative)

    Conference PresentationsFriday and Saturday

    November 30, 2006 Consultation Council MeetingChancellors Office, Sacramento