The WVC Classified Senate is committed to effectively representing all classified staff in participatory governance, promoting staff professional development and advocating for classified viewpoints and contributions to the campus community and student success.
To participate in the district and WVC shared decision making process by collecting, evaluating and disseminating information for the classified staff, and representing the aggregate interests of the classified staff before or on any district or college committee or task force; to promote and encourage activities which provide an opportunity for enhancing the involvement and staff development of the classified staff.
Day: Second Wednesday
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Kirkorian Pavilion
I started my career at West Valley College in 2008 as an Office Coordinator for the Child Studies department and am currently a Senior Administrative Assistant for Student Enrollment and Financial Services. Working in an educational environment over the past 10 years has helped me to realize and grow my passion to help students achieve their educational and career goals. As the current Classified Senate President, it is that same passion that drives me towards improving and increasing Professional Development opportunities for West Valley’s Classified Professional staff. It is an honor to represent and advocate for Classified interests and I’m looking forward to a very productive 2017 – 2019 Senate term.
Brenda Rogers is the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor of the West Valley Mission Community College District and Treasurer for the WVC Classified Senate. She also is the California Community College Classified Senate (4CS) Bay 3 Area Representative. She also attends the Chancellor’s Executive Management Team, Banner Steering Committee and District Enrollment Management Committee meetings. She understands the importance of classified/confidential employees having a voice in participatory governance. Brenda is passionate about sustainability and is a long-standing, founding member of the WVC Sustainability Committee and serves as the Classified Senate’s representative on the Budget Resources Allocation Committee.
West Valley College has been my second home since 2009. Having been in the Disability and Educational Support Program for the last three years, I happily help college students who have different learning abilities. Learning, as it is the core essence of any educational institution, has a higher magnitude here. The campus dynamic is mainly focused on enhancing the professional aspect of individuals on many different levels. Currently, I am also a full-time student at San Jose State University in the Master's program for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors. As I have been witnessing our classified professionals advancing their knowledge and skills, I find myself surrounded by many valuable mentors.
The Classified Professional Committee actively addresses the challenges and seeks informative solutions that are provided by specialists. Senate members plan and provide a wide spectrum of workshops and activities and All are welcome to enjoy their work as a part of college team. In addition to our professional goals, the committee's values emphasize unity, respect, support, and friendship.
My name is Luan Szeto - Central Services senator I currently work in Information Systems. I believe the WVMCCD Classified Senate is a body which represents your needs, concerns and viewpoints of all classified employee. I’m here to listen, support, and welcome you to the Classified Senate here at WVMCCD.
I started working for WVMCCD in 2002 in the Advancement Foundation and then moved to the college in 2005. I was a member of the Classified Senate in 2008 and I am happy to be serving again. I am honored to be part of such a dynamic group. I believe in the importance of the Classified Senate and the role it plays in serving the classified staff as a voice in shared governance.
I began working at WVC as a Student Ambassador. I was then tasked with running the Welcome Lobby. I enjoyed assisting students and working with the great staff in Admissions and Records and Financial Aid. I witnessed the camaraderie and team work. This is why I became a Classified Professional Senator. I am here to make history. As a part of a prestigious and unified team, my goal is to be a change agent; to be an advocate for all of classified professionals.
Date | Event |
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January 10, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
February 14, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
March 7, 2018 | Professional Development Workshop: Delineation of Duties, Classified Senate and WVMCEA |
March 14, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
April TBD | Professional Development Workshop: Shared Governance with Vice Chancellor Albert Moore |
April 11, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
April 24–25, 2018 | Classified Senate Book Sale |
May TBD | Professional Development Workshop: SCCFCU Financial Literacy Workshop |
May 9, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
June 6, 2018 | Classified Professional Development Day |
June 13, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
June 14–16, 2018 | 4CS: Classified Leadership Institute |
July TBD | American Cancer Society: Relay for Life |
July 11, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
August 15, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
September 12, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
October TBD | Making Strides Against Breast Cancer |
October TBD | Classified Senate Book Sale |
October 5, 2018 | Classified Senate Retreat |
October 10, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
November 14, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
December 12, 2018 | Monthly Classified Senate Meeting |
The name of this organization shall be the West Valley College Classified Senate, herein referred to as the Classified Senate.
It shall be the purpose and function of the Classified Senate to participate in the governance of West Valley College and to collect, evaluate and disseminate information for the Classified Professional members. The Classified Senate shall represent the aggregate interests of Classified Professionals before or on any governance or College committee and shall promote and encourage activities which provide an opportunity for enhancing the democratic process of governing West Valley College.
It shall be the objectives of the Classified Senate to:
It shall be the responsibilities of the Classified Senate Officers and Senators to:
Nominees for all offices and the positions of Senator shall be notified and given an opportunity to accept or decline the nomination prior to elections. Elections are to be held in March of each election year and terms begin July 1st of each academic year.
Meetings of the general membership shall be held during normal work hours; Classified Professional members shall be excused from their duties to attend meetings. Meetings of the general membership shall be called at the discretion of the Classified Senate no less than once each semester, at a time determined by the Classified Senate in coordination with college administration. (Reference Board Policy 3.2.6)
Robert's Rules of Order shall be the Parliamentary Authority governing the West Valley College Classified Senate in all cases in which Robert's Rules of Order are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws, and any special rules of order that may be adopted by the Classified Senate.
This constitution and bylaws shall become effective following adoption by a simple majority vote of the General Membership.
The constitution may be amended at any time by an affirmative simple majority vote of the general membership, provided that written notice of the proposed amendment be distributed to the General Membership at least two weeks prior to taking a vote.