California Community Colleges Classified Senate

Model CLASSIFIED SENATES

Recognition of Classified Senate organizations that exercise their role in shared governance with autonomy and professionalism is one way in which the California Community Colleges Classified Senate (4CS) can assist other colleges in developing their local senates or councils.
Model Classified Senates define the standard of staff participation within the learning environment for California community college students; encourage staff leaders to become stronger, and offer reference and experience for novice organizations and those seeking organizational revitalization.

The following criteria are used to determine if a Classified Senate is granted "Model" status by 4CS.

A 'Model Classified Senate' is one that:
* Is a participatory governance body elected by its constituents
* Operates professionally under bylaws and/or a constitution
   approved by its constituency
* Has a copy of their current bylaws/constitution on file with 4CS
* Is recognized by the college administration as a governance
   participant
* Has an up to date website
* Encourages a cooperative working and professional relationship
   with a collective bargaining agents (if one exists) and considers input
   or concerns of such groups
* Is organized to actively engage in the shared governance process
* Communicates routinely with 4CS

Each year a small number of model senates will be recognized as part of the 4CS Classified Leadership Institute.

Below are the Classified Senates that were honored as "Model Senates "

2006
Sierra College, Pasadena City College, Foothills College, Butte College, & Chaffey College

2007
Sacramento City College, Mira Costa College, City of San Francisco, & Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

2008
Fullerton College, Mount San Jacinto College, Napa Valley College, Saddleback College, and San Diego Miramar College