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PQE Update on the upcoming board elections

by Ramona Barrio-Sotillo, PQE Chair, Guild Public Information Officer

Professors for Quality Education (PQE) is the legally defined Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Glendale College Faculty Guild.  PQE was founded by Guild leaders about 15 years ago in order to raise funds and promote the campaigns of Guild-supported candidates for the Board of Trustees.  PQE has a nonpartisan tradition—that is, no PQE funds are used in partisan races such as state legislature.  PQE resources may be used only for local board races, with an occasional special vote taken to use some of the funds for ballot propositions (such as Proposition 92, the Community College Initiative).  PQE monies come from voluntary contributions of individuals (including faculty, staff and administrators) as well as Guild funds that are specifically designated for campaign activities.

Here’s the current news from PQE:

PQE has been meeting monthly since September to prepare for the upcoming interviews of the potential board members. The committee consists of members of the Glendale Guild with participation from the CSEA.

     The committee has identified two days in November for the upcoming interviews, and those candidates who expressed in interest in running for the office were contacted and given an appointment.

      The committee has discussed important themes and questions that will be asked from the faculty and staff perspectives.  The goal is that upon completion of the interviews, each union's representatives will make a recommendation to their respective collective bargaining units for approval of candidates to endorse.

     The committee is also reviewing possible dates for the public forum at Glendale Community College where all candidates will be invited to answer questions. Tentative dates for the forum are being discussed, and an early spring semester date will be selected. 

     Don’t forget that the election for Glendale Community College Board members will be April 7, 2009!  &