The CLASSIFIED SENATE - Diablo Valley College

The CLASSIFIED SENATE
Diablo Valley College
Seprember 8, 1993
Volume III, Number I
CLASSIFIED LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTE
by Shirley Kimsey, Vice-Presilknt
D VC Classified Senate
I had the good fortune to be one of the classified
representatives from Contra Costa Community College District to attend this innovative leadership conference sponsored by the CCLC. Diablo Vall~yJ>ol­
lege was represented by Betty Cr nshaw, S rrey
Kimsey, Eva Monteverde, and Dan Silvia. LOs Meda·
nos Colleg Wiinepresented byf~a Dac
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Mike West, a d Rosematy Wo~. The 0 and one
half day c nference wa innovative and s .
aring. Its
succes was relative to e e1;\£odcing which took
place oetwee cl ssi1ied eadership throughout the
state. We shared some of the successes and problems
each of us has experienced during our leadership role.
I was amazed at the unlimited differences in strucrure
and development each campus and district has within
the state of California. One college has over 700 classified which are represented by six different unions.
There are 107 community colleges in California and
69 of them now have some form of classified senate in
place. None, of course, was an overnight success. It
took many steps toward development and many hours
of dedicated time for classified staff to make their
senates become a reality.
We in the Contra Costa Community College District can be proud of our accomplishments in establishing classified senates at each of the four district sites.
We are exemplary for proactive measures taken toward
developing district-wide participation guidelines. Many
colleges and district representatives asked us for mate·
rial on how we have developed this concept_ One of
the successes for Diablo Valley College which I shared
with classified staff at the conference was the development process of our Selection Participation Committee and the established criteria used to make individual
selections to committees and task forces. Diablo Valley
College received many requests for material on the
development and structure of the Selection
Committee.
A state-wide classified senate effort is underway.
Betty Crenshaw is assistant chair of the State-Wide
Developmental Committee and she will be geeting
information packets out to all classified senates in the
(Continued next column)
The next Classified Senate Newslater deadline is
Wednesday, September 29, 1993.
Contra Costa Community College District
Classified-let's keep up the good work.
COMMENTS
by Dan Silvia Presilknt
D VC Classified Senate
Howdy, all you buckaroos! (Buckaroos is a nongender appellation used in the general sense when
speiling to any crowd larger than one.) How y'all
doin'? (Translation in Californiese: Like, what's happenio', man?)
Well, this here's a new year a startin' up and by
golly, it's a loakin' like it's agoin' ta be a humdinger of
a one. (Translation: Uh, oh!) The way I see it turnin'
out is we got ta put our noses ta the gtindstone and
pull our fair share of the load. And ifin' times, they git
ta be a might hard, well, we gotta' look ta those folks
that kin help ussin's when we needum'. Now, who
might I be atalkin' about? Ya kenned it right, pards!
(Translation: Have a problem? Who ya gonna call?
CLASSIFIED SENATE!) (Translation of the translation: The Classified Senate is your avenue to pursue
problems. Ifit's a Union issue we'll forward it to a
Union representative. With any non~union problem,
the Senate will do its utmost to see that it is taken to
the appropriate individuals to get the problem solved.)
Well, buckaroos, (see definition above), I'ma tippin' my sombrero ta yaz and ahopin' that this here year
is a goodun'! Buenos suertes, mis amigos!
Ed Note: With all the coufusion related to the opening ofschool and the many personnel changes that are
taking plaa:, this is a very shurt issue. Hopefully we can
bring you more information next month. In the meantime, pkase feel free to submit articks to the newslater.
Ifit is possibk, we would appreciate any articles being
submitted be on computer disk with accompanying hard
copy.
Thank you.
CLASSIFIED SENATE NEWSLETTER
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TO "SEA" THE BLOOMS
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FOR
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
by Travel Editor: Marilyn Joyce
"We must go down to the sea again" ... for the
begonias are in bloom! Each September Capitola near
Santa Cruz sponsors the National Begonia Festival,
and this will be their 41st annual event. This year's festival begins on Sunday, September 5, with a Sand
Sculpture contest at Capitola Beach, Monday, September 6 is the Fishing Derby at Capitola Wharf and
the event culminates the following weekend with the
Nautical Parade on Sunday, September 12, at 2 p.m.
on Soquel Creek. Construction of the floats can be
viewed the day before (Saturday, September 11, from
4 to 10 p.m. and on Sunday morning before the "floating parade"). The parade is the main event of the festival and is sponsoted by Antonelli Brothers' Begonia
Gardens.
A visit to Antonelli Brothers' Begonia Gardens can
be made any time between July and September to enjoy
the vast sea of flowering begonias that are on display
there. Everywhere you look, over your head like
umbrellas and around your feet, colors so bright, you
may need your sunglasses. Antonelli's is actually a
retail nursery, so all plants are for sale.
Should you become hungry while you are thete,
the famous Shadowbrook Restaurant is open for weekend (Sunday) brunch and serves dinner nightly. What
makes Shadowbrook famous is the cable car that takes
you to and from the dining room. The dining room is
built to look like a Swiss Chalet and overlooks beautiful Soquel Creek. Shadowbrook fearures fine seafood
and mesquite-broiled specialties; it is definitely that
special occasion kind of place. Reservations would be
advised this time ofyear. It is located right down the
road from the begonia gardens.
This trip should fine-tune all ofyout senses and
bring you back refreshed to face another energetic
school year. All addresses and directions ate listed
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The following workshops and seminars are available to you through funding from Staff Development
and the Enhancement Committee.
September 14/15-"Managing Multiple Priorities"San Jose/San Francisco
September 17-"The Indispensable Assistant"-San
Francisco
September 20/21/22-"The Basics of Design Using
Desktop Publishing"-San Jose/Sacramento/
San Francisco
September 20/21/22/23-''The Basics of
Windows"-San Francisco/Oakland/Sacramento/San Jose
September 28/29/0ctober I-"Powerful Communication Skills for Women"-San Jose/
Concord/Sacramento
September 21/23-"How to Manage Conflict and
Manage Anger"-San Francisco/Emeryville
October 5/6/7-"Grammar, Usage and Business
Writing Skills"-San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
October 5/6/7-"How to Manage Priorities and
Meet Deadlines"-San Francisco/Sacramentol
Fairfield/Oakland/San Jose
October 5 & 6/7 & 8-"How to Plan, Coordinare
and Produce Videos"-Oakland/San Jose
October 4/5/6/7/8-"How to Build and Implement
Self-Directed Work Teams"Sacramento/Concord/San Jose/Oakland/San
Francisco
Information on these and more workshops and
seminars is available in the Business Services and the
Staff Development offices. Enhancement forms are
also available in the Business Services office.
Members of the Enhancement Committee are:
Gyda Budna and Margaret Stark
Members of the Staff Devdopment Committee
are: Eva Monteverde-chairperson, Marilyn Cappa,
Jane Fraim, Mary Mathie, Nancy Ryanen-Grant, Cathy
Ingersol, LeeAnn Ndson, Linda Robbins, Rod
Roman, and Dana Zorich.
-Jackie Harrison
The Classified Senate Newsletter is a monthly publicarion of the Diablo Valley College Classified Senate.
Editors
Dee Henderson
Janet Slatter
Typeserting and Layout
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Janet Slatter
VoIwne III, Number 4
October 13, 1993
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WeAre on the Move by Pam Tafoya
This is an update on the movement of classified staff at Diablo
Valley College. Here are the latest placements as we enter the
tbird band of our classified hiring.
The following Dve employees have received promotions:
Jeanie DcwhUl"St-Administrative Secretary in MalhI
Computer Science
Michael Fcr'guson-Lcad Custodian
Gena GrUber-Campus Senior Payroll Clerk
Linda Jones-Campus Senior Payroll Clerk
Kathy Reilly-Secretary to the Dean of1nslruclioll
The following employees have transferred from the District to
DVC:
Patricia Kaya-Scnior QUice Assista.nt in Counseling!
Articulation
Joe Gomes-Building Maintenance Worker
The following employees are here from CCC:
Mal'k Jones-Inventory and Receiving in lhe Bookstore
Penny William-Administrative Secretary in Physical
Education
Farewell (0 four DYC employees who have received promo·
tions:
Lucy Bautista-District
Julie Ferris-District
Sandy Holman-LMC (Interim Posilion)
Dcleuc Moylc-LMC
Greg Villella will be leaving Dve. I-Ie has accepted a career
opportunity outside of the CCCCD. Antonicta (Tonki) Rofill is
moving to Spain and will not be commuting to DVe although
she wishes she could.
Congratulations and best wishes go to all of you.
In Response to Dan Silvia's Comments
in the September 8, 1993 Issue
by Sandra Mills
I
am concerned about the
message in Dan's article
"Commcnts" in the September 8,
1993 issue of the CLASSIFIED
SENATE NEWSLETTER.
Dan suggests that if any of thc
classified staff has a problem one
should call the Classified Senate.
lf the Senate deems it a Union
issue, they will forward it to a
Union representative. This is not at
all what I consider to be the
province of Ute Classified Senate.
Our Union contract covers all work
related issues, that is after all why
we have a contract. Therefore, I
cannot imagine why any classified
stan" would need the Senate to
determine if a problem Utat is work
related should be forwarded to the
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I would hope that each classified
member would take any work
related concerns to their Union
representative. I would also hope
that we are all able to make a
determination if our problems
involve work related issues.
I appreciate all the hard work done
by the Classified Senate, but I have
always had a concern that the
Classified Senate might in its zeal
impose itself in contract issues.
This article by Dan does nothing to
allay my fears that there is not a
clear acceptance in the minds of
some Senate members. not to
mention the President of the
Senate, about the important
differences in the roles of the
Senate and the Union.
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he cold and Ilu season is just
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around the corner. Here
are
saine suggestions to help avoid
acquiring these illnesses.
Wash your hands frcqucntly--cold
viruscs are sprcad by talking,
coughing, shaking hands, touching
contaminated surfaces and then
transferring the germs to your
mouth and/or nasal membranes.
Eat well, exercise regularly and
drink plenty of fluids-this will
help keep your resistance up.
by
M~y Rock
if at risk (elderly, asthmatics, those
who have heart disease, lung
disease, diabetes or suffer from
chronic bronchitis) get a flu shot
before the end of October. Public
health officials recommend getting
shots early this year to avoid the
especially virulent form of flu, ABeijing, already causing outbreaks
in several other states. Check with
your Doctor or Health Plan where
to get a flu shot.
Finally, if you are unlucky enough
to get a cold or the flu, treat your
body (and the rest of us) kindly;
stay home. get lots of rest and drink
plenty of fluids.
Workshops & Seminars
for October & November
The following workshops and seminars arc available to
you through funding from Staff Development and the
Enhancement Committee.
October 19-22 WordPerfect Shortcuts-Sacramento/San
Francisco/Oakland/San Jose (oflercd October 19 in
Sacramento and San Francisco)
October 20, 25, 27, 28 "How to Cl'cnte Newsletters
People Will Rcad"~San Jose/Oakland/Sun Francisco/
Sacramento
October 25-26 "The Organizcu ElIlploy<.'c"-Oaklulld/San
Jose
November 2, 4 "How to Handle Dirficult Peop)c"Sacramento/San Francisco, San Jose (offered November 2
in Sacramento and San Francisco~ olTered on November 4
in San Francisco and San Jose)
November 2, 4, 5, "Grappling With Gl'llmmlll""Sacramento/Concord/Oakland
Information on these and more workshops and seminars is
available ill the Business Services and the StafT Development offices. Enhancemcnt forms arc also available in the
Business Services ollice.
Members of the Enhancement Committee arc: Gyda
Buehta, Margaret Stark, Ann Williams.
Members of the Stall Developmcnt Committee are:
Chairperson, Eva Monteverde, Marilyn Cappa, Jane
Fraim, Cathy Ingersol, Mary Mathie, Nallcy Ryancn-Grant,
Linda Robbins and Dana Zorich.
Adjusting for Fairness
by Rod M. Roman
Staff Assistant, Facilities Planning and Maintenance
T
here is a great deal of
public discussion about the
real soundness of thc financial
position of the Contra Costa
Community Co11ege District,
economic dislocation of some
employees to reinforce the
district's cost savings effort,
series of promotion with salary
upgrades as well as an increase
of emoluments of certain
management positions by virtue
of the expansion of their
responsibilities created by
reorganization and mission
changes.
Surveys, studies and personal
experience supp0l1 a range of
different viewpoints.
The issues are emotional ones,
but doing what is right--nol [or a
favored fcw, but for community
of students, employees and
f~'1culty members, district-widemeans rising above personal and
political agendas.
Dr. Robert Jensen, chief
executive ol1ieer of CCCCD,
pledged in his inaugural speech,
his administration will "hit the
ground running..."
Thnt was a ccntcrpiece of the
district populace confidence and
long aspiration for a leader that
is decisive, swill, and effective
in promoting the three college
district campus' need for
revitalization and academic
gro~1h, and the economic we11
being of its employees.
But today, that confidence is fast
eroding into the dark recesses of
failed expectations in the face of
the administration's difficulties
to start a groundwork for social
and academic concord vital to
transforming the district's and
co11eges' mission statements into
reality.
There is something relevant
about the DVe FORUM
Newsletter's (Sept. 3rd and 17th
issues) carrying the messages of
Messrs. Bob Flanagan, Joe
Sexton, and John Shumway and
Mesdames Ruth Sutter and Irene
Menegas-their expression of loss
of confidence in Dr. Jensen's
leadership stance in many
critical issues; misleading budget
surplus and deficit projections,
and the question of decisionmaking prerogatives, especially
that of extending the contract!
tenure of Dr. Jensen without
district faculty leadership's
participation, among others.
Other viewpoints are perceived
injustice, because of bureaucratic
snafus and management's
negative temperament in
applying administrative action to
legitimate grievance. It is very
diflicult to lift. passages in a
littered message, more so in an
atmosphere of political glitches.
Stories of this kind are legion.
In an opposing view, no one can
deny that the administration is
looking for answers to tough
financial constraints-one of the
most serious problems the
district has in its grip, proponents argue.
It is a story of 10ss~loss of jobs,
loss of people and skills, loss of
precious resources from
uncertain fate of tax supported
educational programs this
coming election, and unraveling
emergence of proposed statutes
of public education reforms that
will also afrect job opportunities
in the community colleges and
school districts state-wide.
There is no single answer, but
plenty of workable solutions. As
members of the family of
organizations in this district, we
know as well as they do, and
they know as well as we do, the
success of an educational
institution depends upon
competency and honest lcader-
ship; commitment of faculty and
classified service senate leaders
to assist/formulate resolutions-not fiscalize.
The case in point, however, is
the validity of the issues
presented in the DVC FORUM
articles, one that is highlighted is
participation or consultation as
defined and mandated under
Assembly Bill 1725-a state
law's intent to obstruct ones'
transcend to political fortune or
gain for political favors in
administering complex public
interest functions.
The fiscal management projections raised by the proponents
and opponents is like a braided
rope~ the strands must be
separated to gain elarity into its
structures. Thus, with revenue
targets faltering, the administration has to bridge the shortfall
through packages of spending
cuts by way of downsizing
division or departments and
adopt fiscal austerity measures.
C
ritics lament that, indeed, the
administration «hit the
ground running and it got stuck
there ever since." To echo, albeit
caustically, popular impatience
and disappointments at the
administration's failure to match
its rhetoric on effective governance with solid action.
...this is the implied pooled
message of the DVC FORUM
"By-Lines." It is overwhelming
but un persuasive and
unparliamentary.
The views advanced by my
honorable colleagues are right
but not being effective.
Can we equate action of genuine
concern to fiscalize as opposed to
political critic's view? How fair
and how true "a democratic
action was the greatest good for
the greatest number of people?"
Victor Hugo's quotation might
provide some enlightenment-
the telescope
" Where
ends, the microscope
begins, which of the two
has the grander view? "
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Volume III, Number 5
November 10, 1993
The Ponds by Life Science
Faculty Internships and
Classified Teaching Restrictions
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by Mary Rock
I he Faculty Internship Program is a 6-wcek program
funded through State funds to encourage and assist
minority groups to enter the teaching field. Classified staff
meeting the minimum requirements (mllst be presently
enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. progrmn and be a minority
or woman) are eligible to participate in this program.
With agreement through the United FacuIJy, teaching
restrictions for eligible classified staff have been waived.
With regard to this program for minorities and women, I
would say that it is a good program except that it is so
blatantly discriminatory. Remember (with regards to
discrimination): two wrongs don't make it right.
What really hurts (and it really hurts!) is that the faculty
will support their program and have classified teachjng
restrictions waived for their (pet) program but not for staff
who have worked with them for years. I'm referring to
staff who have given a lot of good to the college and
students with excellence in teaching and by sharing with
students their experience with the real working world.
I don't want to take anything away from the program. I
just wish the college and faculty would treat the staff
equitably with regard to the classified teaching restrictions
throughout the district.
by Mary Rock
"W
hat's happening to the ponds?"
"Are they ever going to fix those ponds?"
These are questions I am asked almost daily from all over campus
and the answer is Yes! The ponds are being repaired and will be np
and running soon.
Even though it may seem to be taking a long time to get the ponds
fixed, actually the process has been ongoing for some time. Gary
Moscato, a maintenance worker in the Buildings and Grounds
Department, has done extensive research into the best solution to
fix the leaking ponds' and set them up correctly.
Remember the waterfall from the top pond and the sluice-type
areas to the second pond? Gary found tlle leaks that were causing
the water to drain down the hill towards the mailroom (no easy
task). Between broken pipes and corroded and destroyed rubber
valve gaskets. there were many problems facing him. He is working on a permanent solution for necessary safety features for inground pools and ponds, and hydraulic reconstruction of a new
filtration system and pump station.
The two top ponds will be like indoor tanks with filtered water
nmning through both ponds. They will be stocked with Koi, a
hardy ornamental fish of the carp family. The bottom pond will be
made into a bog pond again with reeds and cattails and perhaps
water lilies as welL
Guy Grace, supervisor of operations and funds, wanted the pouds
fixed right, and not have a haphazard job done. He is really glad
that Gary was interested in researching and organizing this project.
Also putting a tremendous effort into this job are the student
workers Chris Benson and Mark Gustetich. They've done a lot of
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Comments
by Dan Silvia President, DVC Classified Senate
Do You Know
Goodbye Betty
Betty Crenshaw has resigned as the Classified Senate Corresponding Secretary. Work commitments precluded her from
attending Senate and committee meetings at this college and
District, therefore she felt she had no option but to resign.
I'll miss Betty because she was an integral part of the Classified Senate team. I depended on her insight when problems
arose and her common sense when solutions had to be fonnd. I
have to say with all sincerity that Shirley and Betty have been
the best teammates I could have asked for as President of the
Senate. And now one of them is gone. It will make our duties
more difficult but, basically, you gotta' do whatcha' gotta' do.
So long Betty, and all the best in your future endeavors.
Participation Guidelines
The District-wide Senate Participation Guidelines have been
completed! It was touch-'n-go for a while and it looked like it
might take a very long time to complete but, it's done. For
those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, the
guidelines state exactly how much time and when you can
participate in Classified Senate activities. Every classified staff
member will receive a copy of the new District Procedure
8009.01 in the very near future. Watch for it!
... " mee t your
counterparts
and pick up
ideas which
will help you
do your job
easier and
better."
Job Links
On March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m., Classified staff will converge on
DYC from allover the District for an
all day in-service conference called
"Job Links." We'll start the day with
registration, coffee and pastries/
muffins. Then we'll sit down with
staff members who have the same job
title or work in the same areas at
different colleges and the District
office and discuss how they do their jobs at the different sites.
The idea is to meet your counterparts and pick up ideas which
will help you do your job easier and better. Lunch will be
served promptly at noon.
Broken buildings and damaged landscaping here on campus
do not fix themsclves. The people at Buildings and Grounds
(Guy Grace, manager) deserve the credit for fixing these
problems. They are notified by the "Buildings and Grounds
Work Request" form (4cd-318 r.o.). Fill out the top box on this
form and pnt it in the campus mail addressed to Buildings &
Grounds, or you can walk the request down to the Buildings &
Grounds office located near the tennis courts. For emergencies
(i.e., the water main has broken and the building is flooding),
call Buildings and Grounds directly at extension 415. However, you will still need to fill out the work request form.
Bnildings and Grounds is composed of three departments:
Grounds, Carpentry, Mechanical. Mechanical takes care of
plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Grounds l<11<es care of
such things as broken tree branches, doors. windows, floors,
walls, tiles, locks and chairs. The carpentry department does
work such as remodeling work areas, building book shelves,
and making work surfaces. In order to have this type of work
done you again must fill out the work request form. When they
receive this form someone will come to your area to see what
actually needs to be done. A short time later you will receive
an estimate for the work to be done. Funds will then need to be
transferred from your department's ASN account to Buildings
& Grounds account, and then the work will proceed.
There is a comprehensive "Facilities Maintenance Services
Guide" that will direct you to the correct place on campus for
any kind of Maintenance. This booklet can be picked up in
Business Services or from Buildings & Grounds.
Ponds by Life Science continued
Watch for a flyer that will be distributed this month. Every few
months thereafter you will receive further information.
the dirty work of cleaning out the mud and debris that
collected in the ponds over the years. Jess Segovia,
grounds worker, has been in charge of clean-up and plant
maintenance in the area. Gary Goodshaw, Buildings and
Grounds carpenter, has been instrumental in rebuilding
the small bridges and contributing other carpentry and
hardware for the pump station covers. Credit for collecting the fish and saving them goes to the Biology department student assistants, Dave Richmond, Bill Goodwin,
John Martin and technicians Belinda Bush and Tom
Arbnckle. The fish are currently being maintained in the
large tank in the Life Science hall to be returned to the
ponds.
This gathering of the District's Classified clau is the first of its
kind in the state. Committees have been formed and are
proceeding with the details of the day. It will be a time to
remember and we look forward to seeing you there.
This has clearly been a tremendous concerted effort by
several departments, and those involved deserve our
applause and gratitude for nndertaking this task to
beautify DYC. Hats off and KUDOS to you all!
During the afternoon you'll have the option of attending one or
two of a series of workshops given by Classified Staff members.
The Chancellor has agreed to speak to us at the end of the day
and close out the conference.
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Classified Staff
Development Workshops
by Nancy Ryanen-Grant
Classified Staff Development Committee
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That Won't Work for Me"
by Sue Rohlicek
Just a note to let you know that ti,ese workshops still
have space available. Send me ti,e form or give me a
call at x541 to register. Please remember to get approval from your supervisor before responding.
Instructor Kris Hammer brought stress management techniques to
about nine classified staff members on Wednesday, October 27. The
workshop was sponsored by the Classified Staff Development
Committee, and was designed to help stressed-out staff regain their
equilibrium on difficult days.
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Kris identified high stress jobs and provided practical tips on how
to deal with daily stress, including deep breathing and a technique
called the "laughing buddha". She gave examples of recent
research showing the physical dangers of continual high stress. She
discussed setting limits with "I statements" and a really special
response, "No, that won't work for me," which we repeated several
times like a mantra. The highlight of the workshop was a guided
visualiL1tion with deep breathing, where we each entered our own
special, peaceful place through imagination and visualization, and
learned how to use this tool to control our response to high stress.
Kris also gave us a list of audio tapes for inspiration and health
that are available from the Media Center.
Friday, November 19th, I pm - 3 pm, in the
Computer Center. Valerie Baake, Instructor.
Disttid Aa'ess that would be applicable inJOUrjob
Overview, Menu, Nard, Help Screens
Lee Moody, Wednesday, December I, 9 am - 10 am
in the Compnter Center.
Student Information
Jeanne Hymer, Wednesday, December I, 10 am11 am in the Computer Center.
Course Information
Jimmie Maramonte, Thursday, December 2, 9 am 10 am in the Computer Center.
Rnanciallnformation
Working under stressful conditions is unavoidable for classified
staff at DVC, especially during this time of personnel cutbacks and
increased workload, but we can reduce the negative impacts of
slress by using techniques like those taught by Kris Hammer.
Chris Leivas, Thursday, December 2, lOam - II
am in the Computer Center.
Of related interest, available at DVC library:
Purchase Requisitions and Stores Requisitions
Unraveling the Mystery ofHealth: How People Manage Stress
and Stay Well, by Aaron Antonovsky
Eileen Farrell, Monday, December 6, 9 am - 10 am
in the Compuler Center.
Reminder!!
Attend the StaffDevelopment
Workshops If You Can! They Are an Excellent
Opportunity for Classified StaID
by Sandy Williams
I recommend that classified staff take advantage of the
StafIDevelopment workshops that are being offered. I
recently attended a "Stress Management on the job"
workshop presented by Kris Hammar. It was an excellent
workshop, and I came away with good information to
help myself as well as my fellow staff members on
methods to help manage the day-to-day stress we all
experience. It was a "refresher" course for me in many
ways, but the methods are valuable tools to help everyone enjoy their work day more and promote general good
health.
Dinosaur Brains: Dealing With All Those Impossible People At
Work, by Albert J. Bernstein
Helpful Hints:
Breathe!!
Sit or stand up straight, and breathe deeply several timesyou'll feel better for it!
Be able to say "NO" for your own good!
Try saying "No, that won'I work for me" 3 times. (I suggest
you be ready to follow this up with "What part of NO don't
you understand!?")
Focusing on the present!
If you concentrate and enjoy the present moment, two things
will occur: I) you'll enjoy the present experience to the
fullest, and 2) you won't be thinking about past stressors or
worrying about the future stressors.
There are several more interesting and informational workshOps available. For your own "staff development", see if
these "will work for you."
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Holiday Cash
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Another Chateau
by Marilyn Joyce
Grapes are one of California's major agricultural
products and a real favorite among the DVC staff, I
am informed. Autumn is harvest time, so a visit to a
favorite winery is in order once again. A beautiful
landscape with fall colors is a must, and Chateau
MontElena with its adjacent Jade Lake fits the bill.
The lake and gardens were designed with a Chinese
influence, a bright orange railing dons the decks
by Patricia Derickson
L
et this be the first Noel
That you don't put yourself through hell.
Try direct deposit, it's so neat.
Then stay at home, put up your feet.
The bank will get your check by wire,
And through the rain you need not nlire.
You can check the ATM
To be sure it made it in.
lt's fast and safe and quick
Just like a visit from St. Nick.
that lead to the picnic "pads". each adorned with a
tea house and table for your pleasure. These pads
can be used on a reservation-only system by calling
ahead of time. They can probably accommodate lOIS people at each of tile two, separate areas. This
beautiful lake reflects tile autumn colors of the
vegetation and is very striking against the red
backdrop of the bridges. The lake also provides tile
enjoyment of watching rare audubon species, such as
black swans and unusual ducks.
The Chateau was constructed in 1882 by California
State Senator Alfred Tubbs, in tile design of a
French Chateau. The building is cut into the side of
a hill, and in some places tile walls are 12 feet tilick.
This produces a cave-like effect, tile perfect environment for producing fine wines. Chateau MontElena
is proud of its wines and has won many awards. A
tasting room and gift area is available for your
enjoyment.
To get there: Follow Highway 29 to the north end of
Calistoga; turn right (east) on Tubbs Lane to the
winery gate on the left, where you will climb a bit of
a hill to the parking area. (The winery is right next
door to the famous Geysers on Tubbs L,ne.)
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Chateau MontElena
1429 Tubbs lane, Calistoga
. : . (707) 942-5105 (to reserve picnic pads)
..~ Hours: 10:00-4:00 every day
Healthful Hints
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by Mary Rock
For those who are'trying to
or just follow a low-fat diet, the
upconling holiday season may put some stumbling blocks in your path.
The holidays need not be a nightmare of high-fat, high-calorie foods. If
you want to keep your calorie intake low, even while indulging, here are
some helpful hints:
For appetizers, serve a selection of raw vegetables and fruits with
high-fiber flatbreads inste"d of crackers. Non-fat or low-fat yogurt or
cottage cheese (spiced with herbs, mustard and horseradish) make
good substitutes for sour cream in dips. Salsa is an excellent fat-free
dip.
Don't eat the turkey skin. Skin is haIfthe fat in a poultry serving.
Breast me"t has fewer calories and less fat than dark meat. Use
defatted stock to baste your bird, moisten stuffing or in your gravy. To
defat: chill stock ahe"d of time and skim off fat.
Steam green vegetables and mix with pearl onions instead of using
cream sauces.
Limit your alcohol intake. Mix wines with juices and/or club soda.
For making mashed potatoes, use skim milk instead of whole milk.
Did you know:
1 cup skim milk = 0 grams fat
1 cup 2% milk = 5 grams fat
1 cup whole milk = 10 grams fat
Using skim milk for all your cooking needs can significantly reduce
your fat intake.
Of course, if you follow a sensible, low-fat diet all year, go ahead,
have a second piece of pumpkin pie--you deserve it.
The CLASSIFIED SENATE Newsletter
The deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday of every month. Please submit your articles to
members of the Classified Newsletter Committee, preferably on disc with a hard copy. The Classified Newsletter Committee
members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda Wheeler, Kathleen Gilmore, Jan Quick, Jackie Harrison and
Sue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quantity of articles submitted, and
letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author, not the Committee.
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Volume III, Number 6
December 14, 1993
Diablo \!alle'j C.~':~.ll.~
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by Dan Silvia, President, DVC Classified Senate
It's Not WllatYou DoIt's How You Do It
by Dee Henderson
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tere are two ways of looking at what you do for a
living. The least desirable is looking at what you do as
just a job - do only what you have to do to get by - and
that's enough. And mix in some envy, or even dislike, for
those that you think have it better than you do whether by
education or by position. The second way is to look at
what you do as a profession. A professional takes pride in
his work no matter
what that work is;
strives to improves his '~ ..whatever you do
work; but, above all,
you have to be
enjoys what he does
satisfied with
and does it to the best
of his ability. Others
yourself
notice. They can't help
to enjoy
but notice whether you
are just a "worker" or a
what you do. "
"professional.»
Like many others, I enjoy working at DVC. One of the
reasons I do is that every day I look out on a scene that is
a pleasure to view - a wisteria trained into a small tree;
in the spring, tnlips and other bulbs blooming; shrubs that
are well taken care of. When I walk down to the
mailroom, I take pleasure in seeing our well maintained
lawns, many ·different kinds ~f shrubs and trees. What
would our campus be like if we only had concrete.
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First there was a vision. The vision was of a Classified Senate
which represen1ed Classified throughout the State. After two years
ofvery hard work, a state-wide Classified Senate was vo1ed into
existence on November 20th at the Community College League of
California State Cooference in Burlingame. History was made on
that day.
Ten years ago no one would have had the vision to want or expect
this to occur. No one dreamed of Classified as a voice that would
be heard in the halls of state government We did our jobs and
watched the collegiate drama unfold with non-interest or interest
depending on whether it affected us or not
Now, we corne into our own. Classified employees, finally, will be
aceep1ed as professional eqnaIs and given the respect that was ours
to begin with but has been withheld because of conservative and
elitist thinking. The vision has become real.
Nominations for state offices will be taken in the spring. Election
of candidates will occur this summer. We hope the installation of
officers will occur at the next CCLC conference which will be held
in the fall in Irvine, California Be that as it may, the vision
continues.
Happy Holidays
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As
we approach a new year, I would like to take this opportunity
to wish you and your families a happy and peaceful holiday season.
The transition period we are experiencing has not been easy, and I
appreciate the continued dedication and valuable service of the
dassifiedstaff
Phyllis L. Peterson, President, DVC
It's Not What You Do••• continued
Museum... continued
All of this pastoral pleasure I receive is due to our grounds
Every Tuesday and Thursday grammar schools come and tour
the museum. Curator/docent Audrey Maher-Kamprath says tours
by elementary schools are becoming increasingly more popular
because of educational budget cuts. DYC's museum is close and
free, a real boon to teachers working with limited funds. In
particular demand to 4th grade classes is the extensive Native
American Indian exhibit A result of this popularity is that the
Tuesday-Thursday museum tours are completely booked
through the middle of the Spring 1994 semester.
Current hours are 9 am.-I p.m. Monday through Thursday,
although hours may change each semester. Private tours can be
arranged by calling Audrey at exteosion 303.
Do yourself a favor and visit your museum. You'll find it a quiet,
relaxing place to speud your lunch hour or early morning break.
You might see something you've never had an opportunity to see
before. Invite your family to come see the wonderful items on
display and enjoy a resource that's here, under your feet, and
best of all- it's freel
crew. I have a1ready thanked Joe Morgado - who cares for
our grounds around the science building, the planetarium
area, and the libl1l1Y. And because I sensed that Joe approached his work as a professional, I interviewed him to see
if I was right
A briefhistOlY... Joe came to DYC in 1985. Not in maintenance, but as a customer service clerk. He transferred to the
Building and Grounds Department in 1989. Before DYC, Joe
worked as a manager in retai1 sales in his hometown. VaI.lejo,
and at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. He received an AS
degree at Solano Community College in merchandising.
Joe married his high school sweetheart. Melinda. who works
as a Superior Court clerk in Contra Costa County. They have
two daughters - Stephanie, 12; and Allison, 6. He considers
his daughters well mannered and intelligent and takes great
pride in their accomplishments. (Stephanie is a recipient of
the President's Academic Award). Joe comes from a large
family - 7 brothers and I sister and was six years old when
he came here with his parents from the Azores Islands.
One of my interview questions is "Would you like to share
with us your philosophy or approach or attitude - who you are
and what do you believe in." This was Joe's response. Joe feels
that, at DYC, he couldn't ask for a better place to work in. He
told me that he views his maintenance job as a profession and
always seeks creativity in what he does. He said that in his
maintenance of the grounds assigned to him - how it looks reflects on him as a person. What be then said made a lot of
sense to me...whatever you do you have to be satisfied with
yourself to enjoy what you do.
Goy Grace, his supervisor, told me that Joe is a valued
employee, organized and systematic in his work, and that
DYC is very lucky to have people like Joe in the system.
So that's a briefprofile of a professional. One can pursue
excellence no matter what the job is and everybody in the long
run appreciates and even benefits from it
Diablo Valley College Museum
by Mary Rock
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f Christmas decor done up in a big way suits your fancy, then
Orchard Nursery right here in our own Lafayette is the place
for you to visit this season. Take your children, your grandchildren, or your nieces and nephews, since this is a place that will
delight children of all ages! As you walk through the doors of
Orchard Nursery, you will be struck l1Y the Fantasyland
atmosphere of twinkling lights and the fragrance of evergreen
that fills the air. Each tree has its own theme, from Disney to
the Victorian era
Orchard sells high-quality plants and cut arrangements, as well
as outdoor plants, statuary, bird haths, fountains and imaginative garden accessories. Don't miss the old house in the corner
of the parking lot which has been converted into a lovely
boutique. The kitchen of the old house is especially enticing
with its unusual baking mixes, spices and specialty cooking
utensils.
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lasting interest or value; 2. a place where objects are exhibited. Barbara, an old European-stYle lunchroom (also in Lafayette),
Diablo \\Illey College has one. Did you know? Situated at the
for lunch or dessert.
top of Cardiac Hill just under the Planetarium, DYC's museum
Have a merry and restful holiday season, and come hack
is full offascinating things. You'll find everything from
refreshed for that new semester that awaits us!
artifacts and preserved creatures to a seismograph and a
pendulum that marks out the earth's rotation. Four new
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by Jan Quick
holiday season has arrived and unfortunately with it
comes an increase in crime. It is up to each individual to take
safety/security precautions or be labeled "a victim."
Some helpful Suggestions:
Broken buildings and damaged landscaping here on campus do
not fix themselves. The people at Buildings and Grounds (Guy
Grnce, manager) deserve the credit for fixing these problems.
They an: notified by the "Buildings and Grounds Work
Request" form (4ed-318 r.o.). Fill out the top box on this form
and put it in the campus mail addressed to Buildings &
Grounds, or you can walk the request down to the Buildings &
Grounds office located near the tennis courts. For emergencies
(i.e., the water main has broken and the building is flooding),
call Buildings and Grounds directly at extension 415. However,
you will still need to fill out the work request form.
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• Don't <:any large sums of eash
• Don't put your packages down while you an: browsing
• Don't leave packages or other items inside your
vehicle where they can be seen
• Don't transfer goods from inside your vehicle to the
trunk and then leave the vehicle
• Do park in well-litareas
• Do <:any only credit cards you know you'll be using
• Do leave lights on inside your home when away in the
evening
• Do lock doors and windows at home and in your
vehicle
• Do tell any person calling, "Thanks, but we already
have an alarm system," when you an: asked to
purchase such a system by phone. It conld be someone
wanting to find an easy victim.
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Take precautions and you'll have a happy, safe holidaY
season.
'93 CClC Convention
Taking Charge Choices &Chances
Serving
as the Classified Senate Vice-President gave me
the opportunity to attend the annual CCLC conference in
Burlingame, November 18-20. Contra Costa Community
College District was one of the host districts at the convention this year. Our District had an information booth with
hand-out materials from all three campus sites and CHE.
We also provided several of the session speakers or panelists
during the three-day event Significant topics addressed at
the break-out sessions as well as by the keynote speakers
included innovations in technology, futuristic visions nf
education within the community colleges by the year 2015,
and special ways in which we shonld be celebrating diversity.
Sessions specifically relating to classified senate operntions
were available. The classified senate organizations throughout the community colleges in Ca1ifornia ratified the consti'ion and by-laws for a State-Wide Classified Senate. The
'-"'te-Wide Development Committee began work inunedi·
ately to develop the application packets for classified staff
Buildings and Grounds is composed of three departments:
Grounds, Carpentry, Mechanical. Mechanical takes care of
plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Grounds takes care of
such things as broken tree brnnches, doors, windows, floors,
walls, tiles, locks and chairs. The carpentry department does
work such as remodeling work areas, building book shelves,
and making work surfuces. In order to have this type of work
done you again must fill out the work request form. When they
receive this form someone will come to your area to see what
actually needs to be done. A short time later you will receive an
estimate for the work to be done. Funds will then need to be
transferred from your department's ASN account to Buildings
& Grounds account. and then the work will proceed.
There is a comprehensive "Facilities Maintenance Services
Guide" that will direct you to the correct place on campus for
any kind of Maintenance. This booklet can be picked up in
Business Services or from Buildings & Grounds.
by Shirley Kimsey, Vice-President Classified Senate
who may be interested in running for one of the State-Wide
nflices. Hopefu1ly these packets will be ready to send out to
classified staff in April, 1994.
Five classified stall; three from within the Contra Costa
Community District (Betty Crenshaw-DYC. Dan Silvia·Dye,
and Mike West-LMC), gave a pane) presentation on issues
relating to the roles nf the classified senate and unions.
Discussion and hand-out materials included the "DYC
Classified Employee Seek Help Flow Chart" developed by
classified staff at DYC and the "Roles of CCCCO Classified
Senates and Local One" document prepared and signed by
Classified Senates Coordinating Council and Local One.
We would especially like to thank Eugene Ross, Governing
cecco, who acknowledged his support of
the classified staffby attending this session. His encouraging
comments at the end of the presentation were greatly appreciated.
Board Member for
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Nuitrition on the Job
by Pat Caya
Ifyou want to attend a fun and informative staff workshop, I
recommend Nutrition on the Job.
Dorie Rasmussen and Nancy Ryanen-Grant led participants
through the ever-popular and exciting program called, "Diet
Simple."
Unlike Pac Man, you don't get to gobble up power pills, but
you do get to find out what really was in that sandwich, apple
and hag of chips you ate for lunch yesterday.
Although the program bas thousands offood choices, sometimes you have to build your own, for example, pasta salad.
Everybody makes this differently so you need to enter what's in
your individual serving. The program automatically lists the
nutrients and God forbid, the FlITS. (Be sure you have your
measurements straight.) At the end, after you have entered age,
weight, height, what you have eaten and your activities, the
program analyzes and prints out the results. (They should have
never scheduled this workshop for right after Halloween,.ifyou
know what I mean.)
Anyway, next time it's offered, take advantage of the opportunity. Because the best thing about this is that you can go in the
computer center anytime and do it. It's on the system. Just
bring a diskette with you on which to save your program. All
your friends and relatives will want you to analyze their diets.
You can become your family's nutritional gum!
Computers for School Day
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by Marilyn Joyce
n December 8, 1993, a reception was held in the Trophy
Room to honor participants in the "Computers for Schools
Program" sponsored by Pacific Bell's Knowledge Network
Computer Donation Program and the Detwiler Foundation.
More than 21 elementary, middle school, and high school
teachers were present, and they were to be the recipients of
computers donated through this partnership program with
DYC.
Many introductions and appropriate thank you's were given to
faculty, administrators, and stndents. Two of our very own
classified staff were also recognized for their contributions to
this event: Duane Fink, the Senior Electronics Technician in
the Electronics Department; and Betty Crenshaw, Senior
Administrative Secretary in the Economic Development
Office. This event would not have been as successful without
their expertise.
Over the past several months, surplus computers from Pac Tel
have undergone a complete refurbishing by volunteer students
and faculty, under the able and untiring direction of Duane
Fink, so that each of the schools represented at this event
would be able to leave on this day with a working computer in
their arms to take back to their school! Betty spent many
hours behind the scenes getting this event organi wl
People \ike Duane and Betty help make the future brighter for
our local school children. Congratulations to them for their
contribution in making this event happen.
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The CLASS...E. SENATE lIewsletter
The deadline for publication in the CIll$sified Newslctler is the fust Monday of <:Vcry month. Plell$C submit your articles
to members of the Clll$sified Newsletter Committee, preferably on disc with a hard copy. The Classified Newsletter
Committee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vmccnl. Linda Wheeler. Kathleen Gilmore. Ian Quick.
1ackie Harrison and Sue RoWicck. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles ~ on quality and
quantity of articles submitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author, not the Committee.
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Volume Ill, Number 7
February 21,1994
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Let's Go Take a Gander
by Marilyn Joyce
I
f a gaggle of geese makes you giggle, Gray Lodge Wildlife
Area of Gridley, California is the place for you this winter.
Gray Lodge is in the northern end of the Central Valley (2
miles north of the Sutter Buttes above Yuba City) and is part
of the Pacific Flyway, or "highway in the sky." It is a favorite
resting place for many species of waterfowl as they migrate
for the winter and is also home to 300 other wildlife species.
Gray Lodge Wildlife area consists of 8,400 acres and has a
well-marked auto tour, as well as several trails, one of which
includes a viewing deck. The wetlands are managed by the
California Wildlife Campaign and are purposely flooded to
provide homes for the waterfowl.
As I approached Gray Lodge Wildlife area in mid-January,
I observed hundreds of Great Herons in the fields of nearby
farms. Once inside the wildlife area, I received the biggest,
most exciting surprise of all: suddenly the air was filled with
the cacophony of honking snow geese, and the sky was full of
the geometric formations of the shiny and iridescent white
Canadian Snow Geese! The gatekeeper estimated 5,000 snow
geese had flown overhead in a two-hour period that morning.
These geese are gracefully beautiful, with their black-tipped
wings outstretched. This particular species should be viewable
well into March, but there is always something happening at
Gray Lodge. You will probably never hear nor see so much life
again in one small place as is available at Gray Lodge.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area
Gridley, California
(916) 846.5176
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Do You
Small fee at gate; public tours on
weekends.
Off of Highway 99 (follow signs)
Open daily sunrise to sunset.
KnOW.
by Jan Quick
KeePing the campus clean is the responsibility of Custodial
Services. They provide the following services: general cleaning of office and classroom, changing light bulbs, unclogging
toilets, replacing bathroom paper supplies, issuing cleaning
supplies, emptying trash cans, and cleaning up spills inside
buildings. If a need arises for these services, you will need to
notify the people at Custodial Services (Cam Perrotta, manager). Since all of the custodians and the manager work
nights except for one lone emergency day person, you will
need to leave a message on the custodial hot line voice mail
(dial 6 and then 558). The problem should be corrected
shortly. Those extreme emergency daytime problems are
handled on a priority basis only. For that type of urgent
problem call Business Services at ext. 344.
Other items that custodial takes care of during OUf vacations or
on a yearly basis are cleaning rugs, blinds, windows, stripping
and waxing floors, high dusting, and other custodial chores
that can not be completed while school is in session. The
Custodial Office is near the tennis courts in the Buildings and
Grounds building right next to Receiving.
Behind the Scenes - DYC
Costume Design and Construction
by Jan Quick
There is much work involved in the design and creation of
costumes for each DVC drama production. Skipper Skeoch, the
costume designer for this production had much to say about the
costumes in progress for the current play, Dracula. Dracula is
now playing in the DVC theater through February 13.
The first step in designing the costumes for this theater
production was for Skipper to get together with the director,
Ray Stansbury. She wanted to get a feel for the basic show and
to see what he had in mind for the specific characters. In this
particular play the actors/actresses will be wearing period dress
from 1887. Next, the rough drawings were made and then
shown to the director for an ok. The third step was to create
full scale drawings that were either colored or accompanied by
swatches of the proposed fabric. The last step before actual
construction began was to shop for fabrics.
Some of the mens outfits were on hand from some previous
productions. Frequently the men's clothing is purchased or
rented from theatrical or wedding stores. In this production of '---"
Dracula all three men are thrown on the ground repeatedly, so
due to possible damage, their attire is not rented. Dracula
himself will be wearing pearl gray and shades of purple. Gray
overtones will also be predominant in the set, and the dancers
(Nosferatu) also will be clad in gray. Earth tones will mainly
be used for the attire of the other men.
The first items constructed were the cage bustles. The women
have been rehearsing in these bustles to learn how to sit and
move in them. It is also important for the other actors to be
able to rehearse their placement in relationship to the added
space required by the bustles. The two main women characters
do several quick changes (one even occurs on stage) so the
clothing, including the bustles, needs to be easily removed and
put back on.
The cast was measured and mock ups of the clothing were
sewn out of muslin or curtain fabric. These mock ups were
fitted on the individual actors/actresses. The mock ups were
then used as a pattern to cut the material for the costumes.
After the costumes were finished there were one or two more
fittings on the actors. Skipper and and her assistant Mary Beth
Teutschel did all of the designing, fitting, cutting and sewing
for the entire production which consisted of about 25 costumes.
Skipper has a graduate degree from San Francisco State in
theatrical design with an emphasis in costume. She has done
advanced study in New York City. Mary Beth will be the
'--costume designer for the production of MacBeth which will be
performed here at DVC starting on March 18.
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Kerry Surman
at
Dye Art Gallery
Sculptor Kerry Surman,
whose work features lifesize figurines. some in a
puzzle-like motif, is
exhibiting her work at
Diablo Valley College Art
Gallery through February
18.
Kerry is an Instructional
Assistant for the Art
Department and a Laboratory Technician for Ceramics, Sculpture and Painting,
and she is a Gallery
Director for the Diahlo
Valley College Art Gallery.
Surman, a graduate of CSU
nb.. itted by tile Classified Senate (ouDcil
San Francisco master)s of
fine arts program, uses
steel, copper and neon in
her sculptures. Her exhibit
is called "Picking Up the
Pieces': She describes her
work as based on observing
the "interaction between
addictive systems and
society... by using icons of
popular culture in a
sculptural format."
Healthful Hints
by r·b.ry Rock
In
the wake of the recent moderate but destructive quake in
the Northridge area, it now seems like a good time to remind
everyone of some earthquake safety tips. The following
suggestions relate to, but are by no means limited to, the
workplace environment
• Become familiar with the earthquake preparedness plan
(refer to page 9 of the Emergency Procedures Handbook)
• Participate in drills
• Check areas for earthquake hazards and recommend
measures to correct them
Kudos
to the
elassified Newsletter:
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed reading all the
articles in the December Classified Senate Newsletter. It was
like a holiday present. The philosophy was so positive, starting
with Dee's inspiring opening article. [ am impressed by the
professional quality of.the newsletter. Thank you!
- FiOm Elaine Cohen, Dean of Instruction
• Brace or anchor high shelves, cabinets or other equipment
that could fall
• Learn how to operate fire extinguishers
• Plan alternate routes of evacuation
• Be trained in CPR and first aid
You may not be able to leave your premises for as long as 72
hours. Keep a battery-powered radio, extra batteries, flashlights, sturdy shoes, first-aid supplies and at least a 72-hour
supply of food and water for every person in your work area.
• Learn how to access trapped water
• Plan for handicapped employees
Source: Health Plus+ San Francisco
The CLASSIFIED SENATE Newsletter
The deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday of every month. Please submit your articles
to members of the Classified Newsletter Committee, preferably on disc with a hard copy. The Classified Newsletter
Committee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda Wheeler, Kathleen Gilmore, Jan Quick,
Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and
quantity of articles submitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author, not the Committee.
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Volume III, Number 8
April-May, 1994
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Now Is Your Chance!
by Shirley Kimsey
Comments
by Dan Silvia
Home Computer Loan Grants
."he Classified Senate Coordinating Council has just
''----'''finished writing a grant for the staff of the Contra Costa
Community College District. The grant requests a loan
from the State Chancellor's office of $350,000 which will
be used by the staff for home computer purchases or
upgrades of home computers. Repayment of the noninterest loans will be done by payroll deduction.
The grant request will be signed by our Chancellor and
then forwarded to the State Chancellor's Office for
consideration.
Release Time
The Classified Senate Coordinating Council has recently
forwarded a request to the Chancellor's Cabinet for release
time to be given to Classified Senate Presidents. Release
time would allow a Senate President to be away from his!
her jobsite for a specified amount of hours per month to
take care of Senate business. The Academic Senate
president's now have 50 percent release time. Release time
for the Classified would put us on a more equal footing
with the Academic presidents as will as make the prospect
of involvement as a Classified Senate officer easier to
accomplish. After the Cabinet approves the request, it goes
orward to the DGC. The DGC can then make a recom'----'mendation to the Board. The Board of Trustees will
approve or disapprove.
Do you want to have a voice in the shared
governance process?
Do you feel you're always the last to know what's
happening in campus governance and would
like to have the most up-to-date information
firsthand?
Do you feel communication between classified
employees is important?
Do you want to make a difference?
Now is your chance to participateconsider running as a
DVC Classified Senate Cluster Representative!
The DYC Classified Senate Cluster Representative Elections
will be held in May. If you are interested in running for the
office of Cluster Representative for your cluster (see the list on
pages 5 and 6 of this newsletter), please contact your present
cluster representative:
Cluster I: Vacant
Cluster 6: Cathy Walton
Cluster 2: Jan Slatter
Cluster 7: Martv Massey
Cluster 3: Elisabeth Yan Bavel Cluster 8: Gyda Buelna
Cluster 4: Keith Craven
Cluster 9: Patricia Derickson
Cluster 5: Vacant
Cluster 10: Sandy Williams
The DYC Classified Senate Council meets twice a month on
Fridays. In support of shared governance, all cluster representatives are granted leave from their work site to attend these
meetings and substitutes are funded if needed.
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Culinary Class Comes to
"Cardl"ac HI"II"
bY Man'1 yn Joyce
APlace to Relax and Inspire
by Mary Rock
Did
you know that our very own Norseman Restaurant
has expanded its services to "Cardiac Hill?" Yes, right here
among the mad scientists, situated between the Life
Science and Physical Science Buildings is a small, modest
take-out place called Norseman Village Cafe. They are
open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - I:00 p.m.,
Friday 7:30 - 1:00 p.m. and feature a light menu.
Offerings include an array of breakfast rolls, sandwiches,
and some hot selections as well as your standard beverages
(including a piping hot mocha drink). On any given day,
you might find such treats as chili, home-style soups,
Armenian sandwich rolls, Thai salad. or spaghetti to name
a few.
There is patio seating available at the new picnic tables
when the weather is warm, or you might enjoy wandering
over to see the Life Science fish pends.
Those of us on Science Hill appreciate this expanded
service, and we know the students do also. Since labs are
long and breaks are short, a trip to the cafeteria or off
campus between classes is often not feasible.
So come on up for that "fry-in-the-sky," or whatever it is
you're hungry for. You can skip your aerobic class
without paying the consequences!
Let's Do It Again Soon!!!
I
by Catherine Walton
DVC Admissions/Records
t was wonderful, it was marvelous. JOB LINKS!!!
I was very pleased to be a participant and a facilitator. I
was able to meet my co-workers from CCC, LMC, CHE,
District, as well as DVe. I listened and heard many new
ideas on how to improve communication between the
different campuses. Individuals shared tips about their
jobs. We briefly shared ideas on how to take care of
ourselves to reduce stress; ex. take a walk during a break.
We also discussed issues on diversity and the need to
have this multifaceted issue addressed on each campus
and district-wide. (A suggestion for a future workshop.)
I enjoyed listening to the morning speakers, but I was
unable to see the material placed on the overhead
projector. The musical entertainment in the morning was
fabulous. The food was delicious, and the afternoon
presentation on Dealing with Difficult People was
excellent. The video presented along with the group
exercises truly emphasized how unique we all are and
how we can work with perplexing individuals. Last but
not least, networking works and it is very important. I
would like to thank everyone who helped with this project
from start to finish, especially the suppert from management. I look forward to next years JOB LINKS (a
hopeful wish).
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For
a break from the stresses of our hard-working and hectic
lives in the Bay area, take a trip to Pt. Reyes and spend some
relaxing time on Drake's Beach. Located near the tip of Pt.
Reyes, Drake's Beach is a wonderful place to take the family.
Take highway 37 to 101 south or the Richmond/San Rafael
bridge to highway 101. Look for the Sir Francis Drake Blvd. exit
and follow the signs to Pt. Reyes Lighthouse and Drake's Beach.
The newly renovated Interpretive Center (open on weekends and
holidays) is full of fascinating exhibits. From the geology of the
fault zone you are standing on to the history of the area's Miwok
Indians, from the earliest settlers' artifacts to the microscopic
diatom (sea life) display, the Center has something of interest for
everyone. There are a variety of books and posters for sale as
well.
"There are
places we can
escape to...
that provide a
setting for
reflection. "
A small cafe provides a place to
purchase food and drinks or you can
bring a picnic to the beach (picnic tables
are provided). Our favorite no-hassle
picnic is stopping at a deli in Pt. Reyes
Station for drinks and sandwiches to go.
Easy hiking trails take you to the top of
the cliffs (which are very unstable so
stay away from the edge). The view
from the top is worth the hike.
While sitting on the beach, take a moment to realize that you are
sitting on one tectonic plate that is slowly moving northward.
Across the bay, oyer the ridgeline, lies the adjacent tectonic plate
that is moving slowly southward. The striated cliffs behind you
are pertions of the sea floor oozing upward as a result of the
movement of the plates. Consider the forces required to bring
these awe-inspiring layers of time to the surface.
The crashing of the waves on the beach, the cries of the seagulls
wheeling overhead, the spectacle of the hawks in their courtship
dances all lend an air of beauty and peace to the area. They
remind us that there are places we can escape to away from the
hustle and bustle of our lives that provide a setting for reflection.
These places are waiting for us to visit and enjoy, so give
yourself and family the gift of a good time and go see what
Drake's Beach has to offer.
Oyster-lovers don't forget to stop a Johnson's Oyster Farm on
the way home, or if you want someone else to do the cooking,
stop at Barneby's in Inverness and sample some of what the sea
has provided for our palates.
It any of the classified staff has a special place they
would like to tell us about,
please write an article for our newsletter.
We would love to hear about it.
Run for Classified
Classified Senate Elections
by Shirley Kimsey, Vice-President
DVC Classified Senate
by Dee Henderson
'-...--
t e Classified Senate will be holding elections soon for the
1994-95 and 1995-96 terms of office. Serving as the Classified Senate Vice-President has given me the opportunity to
meet and network with staff throughout the District. It has
given me a chance to develop a better understanding of our
District's organizational structure as well as our individual
campus structures.
Governance meetings which the Vice-President must attend:
DVC Classified Senate Council
Twice monthly on Fridays
DVC Governance Council
Once monthly on Thursday
Classified Senates Coordinating Council
Twice monthly on Tuesdays
District Governance Council
Once monthly on Tuesdays
As an officer of the Classified Senate at DVC I have been
able to improve and enhance my communication and leadership skills. Yes, there have been many challenges and up-hill
struggles; but the positive outcomes far out weigh the
negative ones. Through the efforts of the Classified Senates
Coordinating Council classified staff now have a Districtwide policy on Senate Participation (8009.01). This allows
an average of 16 hours per month for the Senate Vice"- President to attend campus and district shared governance
meetings and provides a budget for hourly substitution when
necessary.
Now is your chance to get involved. You can make a
difference. Represent the ideas and views of classified staff at
DVC as well as District-wide by becoming the next VicePresident of the Classified Senate at DVe. You may obtain
an election petition through your cluster representative.
Don't delay, call today.
I encourage you to accept this challenge!
We Need
Your Assistance!
by Catherine Walton,
Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee
t e Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee's Questionnaire has been sent out to all staff, faculty, student groups,
and managers.
We are anxiously awaiting all of your responses. Please fill
out the questionnaire as soon as possible (A.S.A.P.) and
return it by mail to the Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee. This Directory will be a resource of information, indi' - - viduals, and materials.
Thank you for your time and effort.
t e elections for the Classified Senate Officers' Positions will be held at our classified retreat on Monday, June 6,
and Thursday, June 9. Through your cluster rep each of you
will receive an official nominating petition for the three senate
positions - Senate President, Senate Vice President, and
Senate Corresponding Secretary. We hope that some of you
will consider running for one of these offices to carry on the
work that our first officers performed so well.
In addition, there will be an Election for New Cluster Reps.
The procedure, however, will be different than that of the 3
senate officers' positions. The election will be carried on
entirely in each cluster and infonnation about cluster election
will be distributed by your cluster rep.
If you have any questions about either election procedure or
wish to submit your name as an candidate for a senate
position, please contact a member of the Election Committee:
Gyda Buelna
Ext. 415
Kathy Walton
1915
Don Henson
415
Linda Robbins
209
Dee Henderson
230
The Responsibility of Being
President
by Dan Silvia
Being President of the Classified Senate has been very
rewarding for me. I've tried to be a good and responsive
leader and in trying to do the best I could, I have made
mistakes. But understanding why I made those ntistakes, I
have grown in my leadership role. Bottom line is I am a better
individual for having had this opportunity.
The Classified Senate Presidency takes a lot of work and
time. You have to interact with a great many different types of
people like the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellors, College
Presidents, Classified, Faculty, Classified and Faculty Union
leadership and Students.
The Senate President has to attend about 20 hours of meetings
throughout the month, such as DVC Governance Committee,
District Governance Council, Chancellor's Cabinet and our
own bi-monthly Senate meetings. Occasionally, the Chancellor or the College President may ask the Senate President to
attend meetings that are not regularly scheduled. Input from
the Classified is necessary for any recommendation to go
forward for approval.
The Responsibility." continued on next page
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Do You Know
by Jan Quick
Diablo Valley College has a dental hygiene clinic on
campus located in the Technical Education Building, room
104. Faculty, staff, students and the general public are all
eligible to be seen here by the hygiene students. The services
available are oral examination, oral prophylaxis (teeth
cleaning), periodontal therapy, sealants, and radiographs (xrays). The charge for these appointments is reasonable. For
example, the fee for a full mouth x-ray is $20 and sealants
cost $5 per tooth. An average cleaning appointment would be
$15to $20 although for extensive treatment of a severe case
of periodontal disease the charge could be as much as $50.
The small faculty in this department is excellent and supervise all procedures. The supervising dentist in the clinic is a
periodontist. Appointments are not easy to come by as the
clinic is usually quite full. The students are always looking
for more difficult cases, so if you know someone who has not
had their teeth cleaned in three years be sure to let them know
of our DVC hygiene services. To call for an appointment use
extension 356.
The Dental Technology Department offers the services of
denture cleaning and sterilization for a fee of $5. For an
The Deck of the
Carilyn "M"
by Gary Moscato Sr.
Gary
Moscato, a DVe equipment maintenance worker, has
long been associated with the sport of fishing. He used to fish
commercially for salmon and rockfish and used his commercial vessels for hauling live bait from one area to another.
Gary also ran a fishing party boat for 7 years. He no longer
fishes commercially, but has remained active in major
associations in the Bay Area such as the United Anglers. Gary
was a commercial diver with 5,000 hours of under water time
and is also a semi-professional photographer. Gary now owns
a 27-foot sport fishing boat, the Carilyn "M," which he enjoys
with family and friends.
Gary has consented to write about the sport of fishing in our
local area and 'on many associated topics. Articles we can
look forward to:
• Dates of fish runs:
Stripers
Salmon
Steelhead
Trout
additional charge of $3 they will engrave your name, social
security number, or phone number on your denture. The
• Fall and spring runs, in what creeks, rivers and estuaries
extension to call for these services is also 356.
• Boat shows upcoming. Tour boat rides on weekends for
and what baits are gettin' 'em.
the entire family.
• Historical topics of the county, relating to the 18oos.
The Responsibility of Being President
continued
One of our best innovations in organization has been the
Classified Senate Coordinating Council. The meetings are
held bi-monthly. The CSCC is attended by the District's four
Classified Senate Presidents. We formed this organization so
• Neat restaurants on the Bay and Delta that are hidden
away!
• Close to home trout tournaments like San Pablo Darn.
... what's hot in fishin' on the Delta
... the secret inside info sent to me on where the big one's are ...
See ya soon on The Deck of the Carilyn "M. "
all Classified in the district would be kept informed about
what is happening at the different colleges and District. When
needed, recommendations from all the Classified District-
wide can be and are forwarded to the Chancellor or the
District Governance Council.
The Senate President attends the Community College League
of California's yearly conference and also attends the State
Classified Leadership Training Institute conference. This
conference is put together by classified for classified. Both
conferences usually last three days.
Through these conferences, we have met many Senate
members from other colleges. In talking with them we have
learned that our model of Senate organization is one of the
more successful organizational models in the state. In the
short time we've been in existence we have found solutions
for problems many Senates have been grappling with for
years.
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In our first two years as a Senate, we have accomplished a
great deal. My goals for my two years were Communications
and Organization. Today, all standing committees and task
forces have full Classified representation. All Classified
receive a monthly newsletter and bi-monthly Senate Council
minutes. Classified have been involved in community-based
activities. We have kept people informed by writing articles
for the newsletter and talking to them. But there is a lot more
that can be done. The new officers will set new goals and
objectives which will guide the Senate for its next two years.
It will take hard work, time, and dedication to be successful.
This is the cost. What you can get out of it personally, only
time will tell. But with a flexible, open mind, you can
accomplish what you set out to do and reap your own
rewards.
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DVC Classified Senate Cluster Reps =Underlined
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CLUSTER 1
CLUSTER 2
CLUSTER 3
CLUSTER 4
CLUSTER 5
Donna Alilin
Eddye Berry
Matt Anderson
Larry Boese
Nancy Anderson
Grace Butler
Jorene Elsberry
Kelleye Bennett
Antonieta Bofill
Jeanne Bjerke
Terri Cassidy
Kathleen Gilmore
Cathi Boronkay
Belinda Bush
Porfiria Bradshaw
Betty Crenshaw
Nancy Gomez
Mark Bradley
Keith Craven
Pat Cadenasso
Jeanne Dewhurst
Suzette Handy
Bruce Falkenstein
Stu Fogg
Shirley Chantri
Nancee Girard
Gisela Mehta
Duane Fink
Dee Henderson
Roshan Dahi
Gena Gruber
Rhonelle Mims
Sue Garcia
Marilyn Joyce
Cathleen Ingersol
Sandy Holman
LeeAnn Nelson
Judith Goldsmith
Marianne Martinez
Cheryl Hudson
Gordon Nordby
Audrey Haney
Roxana
Khachadourian
Donald McPeak
Grace Lenz
Joyce Riley
Jeffery Jewell
Mojdeh Mehdizadeh
Virginia McRae
Jimmie Maramonte
Jan Slatter
Gail Jordan
Mary Mathie
Jean Mehan
Linda Jones
Teresa Towers
Leslie Leong
Rosa Reinosa
Eva Monteverde
Cindy Heileson
Della White
Leo Lieber
Mary Rock
Elizabeth Moore
Jackie Harrison
Toni Magaldi
Betty Rogers
Sandra Mills
Kathleen McCarthy
Phil Spharler
Police Officers
DVC Rotation
Joyce Onizuka
Dan McClellan
Mary Watanabe
Jan Quick
Kathy Reilly
Jennifer O'Hara
Stew Winchester
Edith Salvador
Linda Robbins
Jeanette Peavler
HedyWong
Martha Schoonover
Margaret Stark
Jean Phillips
Pam Tafoya
Sue Rohlicek
Barbara Van Buren
Nancy
Ryanen-Grant
Arlette Weber
James Seibert
Valerie Williams
Christina Tissot
Mae Wright
Elisabeth
Van Bavel
Jean Yang
Linda Wheeler
Carol Shrum
Dan Silvia,
President
Mark Williams
Frank Wilson
Mike Yuschenkoff
5
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CLUSTER 6
CLUSTER 7
CLUSTER 8
CLUSTER 9
CLUSTER 10
Marcie
Bracy-McDaniels
Lorraine Arnett
Leona Buchanan
Karen Bowermaster
Janet Barnes
Glen Biggs
Gyda Buelna
Karen Bramwall
Teri Cornelius
Marilyn Cappa
Yuriko Castellano
Tony Censoplano
Elizabeth Cabiles
Jane Fraim
Julie Catalano
Donna Dubois
Steven Cuevas
John Dunivan
Gary Goodshaw
Patricia
Derickson
Duvall Holthaus
Carol Chaney
Shelley Jones
Bill Foster
Kevin McPherson
Michael Franco
Craig Phillips
Pier Ghigliotti
Andy Russell
Angelina Stepp
Sandy Williams
Sandra Davis
Michael Ellis
Jose Gomez
Julie Farris
Gregory Erickson
Pat Kennedy
Don Henson
Michael Ferguson
Virginia Kerr
Bob Hill
Edwin Jamieson
Gabby Lorenzana
Nanette Guinez
Frank Johnson
Brett Moore
Ken Hein
Raymond Kendall
Joe Morgado
Bill Jason
Jovita Salvador
Yam Lim
Gary Moscato
Dorothy Martin
Henriette Smith
Marty Massey
Joe Porter
Kathryn McClellan
Sid Portis
Marilyn Nootbaar
Doanh Huu Nguyen
Jess Segovia
Katheryn Schachair
John Rosenhoover
Bob Trujillo
Kerry Surman
Lupe Rubalcava
Penny Williams
Tim Taylor
Shirley
Kimsey, Vice
President
Judy Smith
Sonia Vardas
Joanne Vincent
Catherine
Walton
Bas Chinh Nguyen
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Joe Stella
Karen Waters
The Tran
Ann WL1liams
AI Trapps
Janice Willimas
Al Wilson
Yvonne Yanes
Dana Zorich
"Now is your chance to participate - ... "
The CIASSIFlIlD SENATE Newsletter
The deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday of every month. Please submit your articles to members of the Classified Newsletter "Committee, preferably on disk with a hard copy. Thr Classified Newsletter Committee members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda Wheeler,
./
Kathleen Gilmore. Jan Quick. Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. The Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quantity of articles
submitted, and letters published in the Newsletter reflect the views of the author. not the Committee.
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Volume III, Number 9
May, 1994
Candidates for Classified Senate President
Keith Craven
Dan Silvia
We need to exercise our right and
responsibility to participate in the
shared governance process
What I intend to do in the next two years
DVC
is more than a job to me. I came here as a
returning student when I was thirty three to study chemistry, math and physics. When the chemistry Department
needed someone to fill in as a temporary technician I was
in the right place at the right time. Two years later that
"temporary" position led me to be a candidate to replace
Bert Freeman when he retired as chemistry's full-time
technician. Being the technician in chemistry often makes
me feel like a juggler, because of the many different hats I
wear, but it is all those varied tasks that I perform that keep
me interested and in love with my job.
At the beginning of my first term I proposed two goals which I
wanted to achieve, Communications and Organization. I believe
I have met those goals. The Classified have an excellent newsletter and every Classified employee receives minutes from the
Senate meetings. The Senate Council routinely disseminates
information to their cluster groups for Classified input on
pending recommendations. Whenever a Classified person is
needed on a committee or task force our Selection Committee
finds the appropriate individual and that position is filled. The
Classified are fully represented on all committees and task
forces.
Even though my job requires a lot of me, I have decided to
run for President of the Classified Senate because I think I
have much to offer our college community. These are
difficult times we face, and it is going to take all of the
constituent groups on campus working together to get
through them. My goal as President will be to work
toward unity, not division, of all these groups.
My objectives for the next two years will be to instill into each
Classified employee the meaning of those words Professional,
Edncator, Community and Empowerment. No matter what job
title Classified have at this college or District, be it Custodian,
Gardener, Facilities Engineer, Office Assistant or Office Administrator, we are a group of professional people doing a job that
keeps the school up and running.
We as classified have a unique position because we are
really the skeleton that holds the campus body together.
Be.ing such a large body means that there will be times
when our bones ache because of all the stresses placed on
Faculty work in the classroom and deliver learning to the
students. The Classified work to provide a safe, clean, continuing
environment that allows this to occur. Classified are ueducators"
not only because they provide the educational environment but
Candidates... continued on page 3
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Congratulations Sandy!
by Gyda Buelna
Congratulations to Sandy Williams, Center for Higher
Education, for receiving the "San Ramon Rotary Employee of
the Year 1994" award. The Rotary Club presents this award to
an individual for outstanding service at the employee's job,
involvement and service to the local community,
exceptional customer service
and contributer to "Total Quality Management".
Sandy's name was submitted for consideration by her
Manager, Bill Harlan. She has been involved as a liaison with
the City of San Ramon Employee Transportation Committee,
assisted with commute arrangements, contributor to the
"Student's Suggestion Box" and was actively involved in the
City of San Ramon's Ten Year Anniversary celebration. The
award was presented on Thursday, April 28th in San Ramon
at the Rotary Employee Recognition Day Luncheon. The
Classified Staff wish to congratulate Sandy on her well
deserved recognition from the City of San Ramon!
Do You Know
by Jan Quick
The Book Center which is located downstairs in the business
education building has many interesting items to purchase
other than just text books. They offer a wide variety of
snacks, cards, books, mugs, calculators, watches and clothing.
At the beginning of each semester they also have free
promotional items. They also sell the environmental DVC
(reduce, reuse, recycle) mugs. These mugs are a great bargain
that just keeps paying off. When you go to the cafeteria with
your DVC mug, you receive the large size drink (20 oz.) but
only pay for the smaller (16 oz.).
The Book center is presently negotiating with Wells Fargo
Bank to have an ATM machine installed for the convenience
of all members of the campus community. The cost of
installing an ATM machine is considerable and they are
hoping to be able to acquire this at little or no cost. We will be
notified when this occurs.
The week before Christmas the Book Center has a great sale
with a 20% discount offered to faculty and staff. On one of
those days the sale becomes a 30% off for the holiday. Many
of the great items at the staff picnic in June are donated by the
Buok Center.
Letter from
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
to Mary Rock
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WASHINGTON, DC 20510-0504
Dear Ms. Rock:
Thank you for writing to express your support
for H.R. 3658, an amendment to the Fair Labor
Standards Act which, as you know, would allow
community college staff and administrators to
teach part-time without receiving overtime pay.
Let me assure you that I recognize and appreciate the commitment of those employees who
wish to share their interests and knowledge with
students, and I understand that requiring that
college staff and administrators be paid more
than the part-time rate discourages colleges from
using their teaching talents. This bill has been
referred to the House Education and Labor
Committee. I will keep your comments in mind
if it is considered by the Senate.
Thank you once again for writing. I value your
opinion. If you have further questions, please
call Paul McDonald of my Washington, D.C.
office at (202) 224-3841.
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College for Kids· Summer 1994
SESSION I- June 21 - July 7
SESSION 1/- July 12 - July 28
Enrollment is underway for College for kids. the popular
summer enrichment program for motivated young people
entering 4th through 10th grades next fall. Classes fill very
fast! If you are interested in enrolling a student, please pick
up a brochure from the DYC Community Service Office
located in FOA, a portable alongside the Library.
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The (~IASSIFIllD SIlNATII Newsletter
The deadline for publication in the Classified Newsletter is the first Monday of
every month. Please submit your articles to members of the Classiried Newsletter Committee, preferably on disk with a hard copy. Thr Classified Newsletter
Commitlcc members are Mary Rock, Julie Catalano, Joanne Vincent, Linda
Wheeler, Kathleen Gilmore, Jan Quick Jackie Harrison and Sue Rohlicek. The
Committee reserves the right not to publish articles based on quality and quan- '-.../
thy of articles submitted, and letters published in the Newslelter reflect the
views of the author. not the Committee.
Keith Craven
Candidates... continued
us. That is why we need to exercise, exercise our right and
responsibility to participate in the shared governance process.
If we don'( exercise that right, we will have no excuse to
'-.../ complain about our aching backs.
There has been much work done by the previous leaders of
our Senate, and I think we all owe them our gratitude. It has
taken a great deal of effort to bring this organization to where
it is today. Because of the commitment I feel toward DYC,
and to support their past efforts, I feel compelled to run for
Senate President. If elected President, I hope that I can lead
with as much dedication and professionalism as they have
shown us.
Dan Silvia
because the Classified are the people the students see first,
last and most. Students have more interaction on a college
campus with Classified than any other group. We are part of
the educational equation. For education to occur at any
institution it is necessary to have all constituencies involved;
Management, Faculty and Classified. Delete one group from
this equation, and the educational process is either debilitated
or stopped. All groups are "co-educators." We all get the job
done.
The Classified are the "Community" which the college
serves. They have attended the school in the past, their
children attend in the present and their grandchildren will
attend the college in the future.
"Empowerment" is not something that we earn or is given to
us. It's what we as Classified give to ourselves. It's a matter of
standing on our own two feet and making known what we
think. Classified have the arena, the Classified Senate.
Four words ~ Professional, Educator, Community and
Empowerment. This is the make-up of a Classified employee
- not a Staff employee but a member of the staff, not a
"support" person but a person who supports and aids in the
educational process.
We
"Letter From the CounCil."
the members of the Classified Senate Council are
writing this letter in response to Shirley Kimsey's
resignation as Vice President. We are appalled that this
situation has occurred again and are distressed that this
is the second resignation of a Senate Officer in one
year. Both Senate Officer's resigned due to "work
Shirley Kimsey and Betty Crenshaw have given their
time, energy, and ideas to the Classified Senate. We
would like to publicly thank them for their tremendous
efforts and achievements as Senate Officers. We also
wish to thank Dan Silvia, the last surviving officer, for
all of his hard work, accomplishments and endurance
serve without making a choice between participation in
shared governance or their job.
throughout this arduous task. These Officers, Representatives and Classified Staff have worked together
and supported each other to make a difference on this
Three members of the Council met with Dr. Phyllis
campus.
Peterson to convey the Senate's concerns regarding this
We think that there are many suggestions that might
turn this situation around and facilitate the continued
constraints". Classified members should be allowed to
resignation and the ability of future classified employees to participate in the shared governance process. Dc
Peterson reaffirmed her continued support of the
Classified Staff participating in Senate activities.
We would like to acknowledge the fact that many
classified have received support from their direct line
managers to participate. These managers have communicated effectively with their staff to ensure that the
work is getting done and that substitutes are provided
when necessary.
I,.
existence of the Classified Senate:
• Have managers become more proactive and
meet with their staff to listen, discuss and
encourage participation in Shared Governance.
• Have managers arrange and train substitutes
(hourly workers) to allow classified
participation in Shared Governance.
• Have managers recognize and commend their
staff for contributing to the betterment of the
college.
For the Classified Statf to make a difference now and
in the future, a change must occue We all must work
together to get our jobs done to continue to serve the
students at Diablo Valley College.
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CHE computer classes
, still available
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Sturgeon Fishing
by Sandy Williams
There are still seats available in the following upcoming
computer workshops and classes at the Center for Higher
Education which might be of interest to faculty and staff.
Cost for each workshop is only about $5 for those without a
B.A. degree, about $17 for those with a degree. Call the
Admissions Office at CHE for more details: 866-1822, ext.
110111111121113.
Weekend Workshops
INTRODUCTION TO DOS (CIS 300-391) Athorough
introduction to the liM PC & (MS) DOS with emphasis on
manipulating files and using subdirectories.
Friday evening, May 6, 7-10 pm; Saturday, May 7, 9 am5:30 pm; Sunday, May 8, 9 am-4:30 pm,
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORKSIMAC (CIS
50E-385) Provides more practice using the word processing,
graphics, spreadsheet, and data base capabilities of Microsoft
Works for personal correspondence or financial recordkeeping.
Friday evening, May 13,7-10 pm; Saturday, May 14, 9
am-5:30 pm; Sunday, May 15,9 am-4:30 pm.
Weekday Classes
BEGINNING LOTUS (CIS 30M-302) Basics of using Lotus 12-3 spreadsheet program. Learn to enter, manipulate and
print numbers, text and formulas.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, May 2·May 11
USING WORDPERFECT II (CIS 30J-302) For people who
have completed Beginning WordPerfect. Class covers
common office applications. including merge, sort, document
assembly, macros, math line draw, columns and rport printmg.
Thesdays & Thursdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, May 3·May 12
USING PAGEMAKER MAC/IBM USE (CIS 601-301) Introduction to the desktop publishing software on the Macintosh
but equally useful for those using IBM,
Thesdays & Thursdays, 12:30-5 pm, May 3-May 12
USING LOTUS II (CIS 30N-301) For those familiar with
basic Lotus 1-2-3 operations. Learn more about formulas and
functions to help you complete more complex and betterlooking spreadsheets.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, May 16·May 25
This is the time of year that they begin their annual migrationinto
the Delta waterways where they will spawn in the upper tributaries.
The most sought after species is the white sturgeon. Also. at this
time, the larger females have two very large skeins of roe and if
you happen to hook and land a ripe female and you plan on
keeping her, save the roe and contact Sally Whitesides at ''The
Trap Bait Ship" in Rio Vista, CA by either delivering or calling
(707) 374-5554 and she will have it cured for you. White
sturgeon caviar is considered to be equal to beluga caviar which
is processed in Russia. Utilize your catch and let no part of it go
to waste. There will be no charge for this service.
The basic gear needed when fishing for sturgeon is a conventional reel which has the line capacity to hold 300 to 600 yards of
25 to 30 pound test monofilament line. The terminal gear should
consist of a sliding sinker rig with your line attached to a leader
consisting of 60 to 80 pounds test monofilament coated cable.
The hook size should vary, especially if you are using mud
shrimp for bait.
Remember, the legal size requirements effective March 1, 1994, ~
are the same as last year. The minimum size is 46 inches with a
72 inch maximum. The legal possession of sturgeon is one per
day.
Sturgeon are scavengers and they feed on a number of baits!
Here is a list for your information: grass, mud, ghost shrimp,
threadfin shad, anchovies, sardines, mudsuckers, cut bullheads,
pile worms and crayfish. Most of my more memorable catches up
to 87 pounds have been on threadfin shad using light tackle while
fishing for striped bass.
The best water depth ranges from 15 feet to 50 feet. In most
cases sturgeon are thought to be a deep water fish. but this is not
necessarily true. I have personally taken fish from 82 10 130
pounds in water 12 to 16 feet in depth.
If you have the patience to fish for sturgeon you will ffnd it
rewarding. Fishing for this prehistoric fish can be on the slow
side with the possibility of only several good hits in a full day of
fishing. So be attentive of to what you are doing, because in the
blink of an eye you can miss the hit.
The following is a list of some areas you might want to try! The
Mothball Fleet at Martinez. Grizzly Bay, Suisun Bay, Big and
Little Suisun Cuts, Middlegrounds. between Roe and Ryer
Islands, Honker Bay, Pittsburg P.G.& E. plant, Lights 10 and 12
off Sherman Lake. Decker Island, Broad Slough, Collinsville
near Light I, in and around the Rio Vista Bridge, Cache Slough
near Light 47, known as the Old Beet Dump. mouth of Three
Mile Slough, Montezuma Slough, and the Upper and Lower
Santa Clara Shoals of the San Joaquin River.
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See ya sao" 0" The Deck of the Carily" HM. "
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