FACCC PT Faculty Symposium, Digital Time Card Entry for Faculty

Dear Colleagues: 

We hope you had a refreshing spring break and are ready to dive back into some exciting upcoming opportunities! We are thrilled to share details about two key updates: The flier for our UF/FACCC Annual Benefits Conference (attached) and the launch of digital time entry for faculty (see below for more details). There are updates and opportunities from FACCC listed below too. Be sure to listen to our very own Halena Neyazi, Student Trustee for 4CD and LMC student, on the FACCC podcast, Amplifying Voices (linked below). 

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UF ANNUAL HEALTH, BENEFITS, AND RETIREMENT CONFERENCE 

This conference is open to all faculty (full and part-time) and other employees of the district. See the attached flier for more information. 

Please register via FACCC to attend the conference and via GROW@4CD to receive FLEX credit. 

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UPDATE ON DIGITAL TIME CARD ENTRY FOR FACULTY 

The district will begin using this system for faculty on April 1, 2025 beginning with the April 2025 pay period (nothing retroactive). Look for an email from Dan Cueva (sent 3/31) for more details. 

Part-time, non-classroom positions that will be transitioning are: Part-time Counselors, Part-time Librarians, and all OAS positions. Substitute hours will continue to be paid on timesheets only, the only exception. 

There will be two training sessions on Zoom on Thursday, April 3rd with different focus groups: 1pm-1:55pm Overview for faculty, hour entry focus. 

2pm-2:45pm Overview for managers, supervisors and administrative assistants, approval focus. Watch for a meeting invite and link via Outlook Inbox.

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UPDATES & OPPORTUNITIES FROM FACULTY ASSOCIATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES (FACCC)

Updates: 

Halena Neyazi, Student Trustee for 4CD and LMC student, was on the FACCC podcast: Amplifying Voices Episode 19 | “Leading with Purpose: Halena Neyazi on Advocacy, Representation, and Student Leadership” PODCAST LINK 

“In this special Women’s History Month episode of Amplifying Voices, guest host Ashley Hamilton, Content Director for FACCC, teams up with cohost Anna Mathews, FACCC’s Government Relations Director, to welcome Halena Neyazi, a dedicated student leader at Los Medanos College, for a conversation about her journey, leadership, and advocacy.” 

Opportunities: 

FACCC Part-Time Faculty Symposium | Virtual Event, Saturday, April 26, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Empower part-time faculty and recognize their vital role in a unified California Community College system. Foster awareness of the critical role part-time faculty play in shaping the future of the California Community Colleges system. 

For agenda and session information, CLICK HERE 

If you are interested in attending this event, REGISTER HERE 

California Great Teachers Seminars (GTS) 

A high energy and powerful summer retreat that brings faculty together in search of the great teacher within themselves. 

GTS Scholarships 

FACCC in collaboration with their sponsor the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office is proud to offer 40 scholarships for new (full-and part-time faculty teaching less than five years) and all part-time faculty currently teaching in California community colleges to attend the California Great Teachers Seminars. The scholarship will cover the following: the cost of seminar registration, program materials, four-night double occupancy accommodations, and all meals. This is an amazing opportunity! 

San Diego, CA | June 8 - 12 [ Scholarship application DUE April 30, 2025] 

Monterey, CA | August 3 - 7 [Scholarship application DUE May 10, 2025] 

If you don't meet the criteria for a scholarship and would like to attend, REGISTER HERE 

Opportunity to serve 

Attention FACCC Members: We're Accepting FACCC Committee Applications! 

The deadline to submit the Committee Interest Form is Wednesday, April 30th 

Are you passionate about shaping the future of California's community colleges? Join a FACCC committee and play a pivotal role in driving positive change. Whether you're a full-time faculty member, contingent faculty member, or retired faculty member, your involvement is crucial. Being on a committee not only enhances your leadership abilities but also expands your professional network. Seize this opportunity to make a difference and elevate your personal and career growth! 

CLICK HERE to learn more about the FACCC committees and to access the 2025 Committee Interest Form.

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UF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS 

Our next Executive Board meeting is Thursday, from April 10, 2:45-5:30. 

Upcoming meetings: May 1 , May 15 

We welcome public comments from 2:45-2:55 and attendance for the first part of our meeting. Please join us to make a public comment and / or to hear about what is going on during our general session time. To attend remotely, please email Lorena in the UF Office for the meeting zoom link: uf@uf4cd.org. 

And as always, if you have questions, comments or suggestions about anything related to negotiations or working conditions, contact the UF Office at 925-680-1771 or just reply to this email. We value your input! 

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In Solidarity, 

Marci Lapriore 

UF Communications Officer 

BCC ALL Part-time Faculty Districtwide; ALL Full-time Faculty Districtwide 

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For Part Time issues contact: 

Doug Dildine 

UF Part-time Advocate 

douglas.unitedfaculty@gmail.com 

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For CCC issues contact: 

Katie Krolikowski 

UF VP CCC 

kkrolikowski@contracosta.edu 

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For LMC issues contact: 

Marci Lapriore 

UF VP LMC 

mlapriore@losmedanos.edu 

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For DVC issues contact: 

Matthew Powell 

UF VP DVC 

mpowell@dvc.edu 

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Marina Crouse 

President, United Faculty of 4CD 

mcrouse@dvc.edu 

Cell:510-684-4446 

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Jason Mayfield 

Executive Director 

jmayfield@dvc.edu 

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