CHAPARRAL

CSEA Update

Winter session is almost over, and we didn’t have to worry about student enrollment, which was up by about 16%.  The state budget is a worry for everyone; hopefully, the federal economic stimulus package will come along and save us.

     I am pleased to announce that CSEA worked with PQE closely this time. We did interviews of the candidates together, and endorsed the same candidates for the Board of Trustees.  At our January 21 meeting, CSEA membership endorsed incumbents Dr. Armine Hacopian and Anita Quinonez Gabrielian, who have proven their support of classified employees over the years.  The third candidate CSEA endorsed is Ann Ransford, who retired from her position as Director of Communications, Marketing and Foundation at the college two years ago and is now running for the Board of Trustees. CSEA is looking forward to working with the endorsed candidates toward a successful election.  Classified employees understand the importance of the upcoming April election and will support the endorsed candidates.

     Classified employees are also actively involved in the accreditation process, with all subcommittees having at least two classified employees as members.  Some governance committees still need more classified representatives, and we are working on this task. If you are interested in serving on a governance committee, contact Maria Shufeldt, CSEA 2nd Vice President, at shufeldt@glendale.edu. &

In Unity,
Saodat Aziskhanova

Visit us on the web! www.glendale.edu/csea