MCCD Faculty Association
Vol. 1  No.3
   December 2004

 
Calendar


Important
Dates


FEC meetings
December 14

Winter Break
December 17
through
January 6

 
Faculty Convocation

January 7
 
MLK Holiday

January  17

 

    12 Month Pay Schedule
 

 After several months of discussion with district representatives, the Faculty Executive Council is pleased to announce that the option of a 12-month salary schedule will be available for the academic year 2005-2006.  Faculty who would like to have their 9 month pay spread out over 12 months will be able to select that option during the open enrollment period this spring.  The new payroll process will  begin with the first paycheck in the fall of 2005.  From that point on, a faculty member who has selected the 12-month-option will receive a paycheck every two weeks.   More information about this option will be available during open enrollment.
  Meet & Confer

Meet & Confer is progressing well this year.  The faculty opened negotiations with the Board team on October 11, 2004.  Since this is the first year under the new Meet & Confer process established from last year’s negotiations, both the Faculty and Board teams are paying close attention to the established timeline to ensure it is followed and, most importantly, is of benefit to the entire process.  The Faculty team is proposing changes for accountability, faculty hiring processes, probationary faculty evaluations, salary, and cost-of-living increases, including increases to the service faculty and instructional overload rates.  We are also introducing new language to the RFP to address mediation, internal investigations and protection of faculty rights, and retiree insurance options.  There are additional proposals to clarify current language.  We have scheduled monthly meetings for both teams to discuss and collaborate on these issues.

This year we are emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the two teams.  The faculty believe that many of our proposals will not only benefit the faculty, but also improve the learning environment for our students. The Board team has been very open to our proposals and willing to work together with us on language.  The Faculty team appreciates the faculty who have responded to our calls for input and the  students who have shared their insights on instructors’ access.


Faculty Convocation
  Don't forget to register for the Faculty Convocation on Friday, January 7.  This year we will be celebrating Maricopa Faculty with sessions showcasing sabbaticals, summer projects, learning grants, etc.  There will also be sessions where faculty can learn more about how to apply and participate in these professional growth opportunities.  Steve Saffron, a Maricopa faculty member, will kick off the day with a presentation on the importance of laughter, humor and play.  We have over $1,600 in gift certificates to great restaurants, as well as Phoenix Suns tickets, that will be awarded to those in attendance.  Instructional Councils and the Faculty Legislative Committee will have time to meet in the afternoon as well.  Go to MCLI   to register for this event.

  Faculty Representation


Currently, the Faculty Executive Council is representing the faculty on a number of important issues/committees.  Some of these include: hiring committee for the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources; Maricopa Integrated Risk Assessment; District Curriculum Council; Chancellor's Executive Council; Strategic Planning Council; Faculty Recruitment and Hiring; Faculty Professional Growth Policy Review Committee; etc.  Check the Faculty Association web page for a comprehensive list of committees and the faculty representatives.
  Happy Holidays!
   

Have a Wonderful Winter Holiday!

Sandra Stuebner,
President, 2004-2005
MCCD Faculty Association
2411 W. 14th Street Tempe, AZ 85281-6941
Phone: 480-731-8113
Email Faculty Association