Classified Senate Mission Statement
The San Jose City College Classified Senate works in conjunction with the California Community Colleges Classified Senate to represent classified professionals in matters relating to participatory governance. The Classified Senate works closely with Faculty and Administration to promote Student Success in accordance to the college's mission and strategic goals.
Social Justice | Professional Development | Upward Mobility
The Senate has accomplished the following:
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Shared Governance Representation:
The Classified Senate is the appointing body for SJCC College and District-wide Committees. If you are a Chair or are looking to develop a workgroup, please contact the Senate's President.
As of 2018, The Classified is included in the Commencement procession along with Faculty, Managers, Valedictorian, and Board members.
Classified Senate has a seat on stage along with other constituency groups (CSEA, 363, AFT6157, ASG, etc).
As of 2019/2020, SJCC Classified degrees are recognized under the college catalog in the same manner as Management and Faculty
Passed a resolution to ensure when individuals referred to Classified they address them as Classified Professionals or Classified rather than "Staff."
Training opportunities have been offered throughout the year. June 2019, the College held the first professional development day tailored for Classified. This is an adopted yearly practice that occurs in the Summer.
Starting Fall 2019, the College approved for Classified Professionals to be released from regular duties once per month for two hours to participate in training opportunities.
Constitution (Rev. August 21, 2018)
Bylaws (Approved October 17, 2017)
Code of Ethics - Draft
Roles of Classified Senates & Exclusive Bargaining Agents
Attend a Meeting! Meetings are open to all district employees, unless noted for a closed session. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2-3 pm in the Student Center, room SC-204.
Suggested ideas! Help the Senate better serve you by suggesting future training/workshops!
Volunteer! There are many different events and fundraisers that the Classified Senate runs throughout the year. See our upcoming events to participate/volunteer!
Donate! Your contributions can help us raise funds for conferences and professional growth events! Submit a voluntary payroll deduction.
The Executive Classified Senate meets the 2st Wednesday of each month from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. (Effective 09/2019)
AB-2558 Community Colleges: Faculty and Staff Development
California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
California Community Colleges Classified Senate (4CS)
California School Employee Association (CSEA)
CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement 2017-2020
California - Office of the Governor
Community College League of California
Foundation for the California Community Colleges
Payroll Deductions
Professional Development - SJCC
Janus v. AFCME
