IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF PART-TIME FACULTY |
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Representing part-time faculties teaching fewer than 7.5* LHE
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INTRODUCING YOUR BOARD MEMBERS |
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~ NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT ~ |
Welcome to our new school year 23 - 24!
Hello, friends and colleagues. I hope you had a wonderful summer. It's been little more humid than usual, but I was happy to see more green and more flowers too. :-)
I always look forward to our New Hire Orientation and the Flex Days. These are days when I get to meet our new PT Faculty and returning faculty too. I meet many of you, but if we haven't, I am hoping we'll get a chance soon.
We introduced our monthly newsletter last year. It is a great way for us to stay connected and informed. You will see lot more information including upcoming events, updates on contracts, a joke or two, and a recipe of the month. We are here to serve you. Don't hesitate to contact any of the board members with any questions, concerns, issues, or just to say "hi".
I am certain your first weeks of school just flew by, right? And, our first month is almost gone too. Would you like to share your exciting and challenging first and second week events? Send me an email. I would love to hear from you!
We have lot of tasks and goals for this year. Most importantly, we will begin reviewing and bargaining for our new contract. We have begun bargaining for PT Faculty Health Care. Let us know your thoughts ... We welcome all your input.
My goal as your president is to stay connected and keep our communications open at all times. I want your teaching experience at Coast this year to be one of the best ever!
Lastly, I love to introduce you to our new VP of Membership and Communications, Sierra Moussatche. She began as our OCC Campus Representative, jumped right in ready to serve from day one. We are very excited and thankful that she has taken on a new role as our VP and is eager to meet all of you. Please help me welcome Sierra!
Wishing you a wonderful new school year!
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VP OF MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS |
Hello!
I am thrilled to introduce myself as Coast CCA's new Vice President of Membership and Communications, Sierra Moussatche (moo - sought - chay).
For the past year, I've had the privilege of being a part of Coast CCA as the Orange Coast campus representative. I've been training at our state CCA conferences to better understand our association and how I can provide assistance. In this new role, I hope to to elevate the activity of our membership and create a pathway for fellow members to get involved, harnessing the diverse areas of specialization within our group to reach our fullest potential.
I have been teaching economics part-time in Southern California since 2017. During that time, I've encountered many of the challenges that part-time faculty can face like priority rehire rights, full-time or unemployment applications, and feeling a sense of community. I'm excited to give back to faculty members and have a genuine passion for connecting people, helping them forge meaningful relationships, and aligning their experiences with the broader world.
When it comes to communication, don't hesitate to reach out -- I'm always here to say hello and check in! Beyond college teaching and service, I enjoy gardening, whether it's indoors or out, and cherishing quality time with my husband and our two cats.
I'm excited to work together to make our association even stronger and more vibrant! -Sierra
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Save The Date:
New Office
Open House!
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Join us October 25 from 3-5 PM for refreshments and the opportunity to meet your board and district representatives.
We're celebrating the opening of our new Coast CCA office at Orange Coast College! You can find us in the John R. Clark Center (Office D).
This building also has Reprographics and the Mail Center.
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Coast CCA works hard to constantly improve your employment contract. Because of Coast CCA's work, we are one of the few districts in the state that get "pass through" COLA increases! So, when the state announces COLA for the year, you actually get that rate added to your pay. Last year's COLA was 6.56%, this year you will be getting even more! |
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YOU CAN GET PAID FOR OFFICE HOURS! |
Did you know you are entitled to pay for office hours? Part-time faculty can receive up to 8 paid office hours for time spent interacting with students virtually or in person. You will need to make sure your office hours are submitted through MyCoast. Our website, CoastCCA.org has a linked resource with detailed instructions for setting up office hours. You may already be offering this time to your students, make sure to claim your compensation! |
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Listening to our members, presenting timely information, and improving working conditions are just a few of the things we do. Want to help on our mission, expand your skills, and get paid for your time? We would love to have you, especially in our campus representative positions.
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YOU GET UP TO $2,800 FOR ... YOU
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Is there a conference you would like to attend?
Have you been wanting to take a college class to further your education?
Now, You Can!
Coast CCA, your local union, has negotiated $2,800 Professional Development funds for you per year. They can be use over several conferences or all at once. You can also apply for college tuition reimbursements too.
Don't delay - Apply today!
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YOUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES $1M |
Yes, your membership includes $1M of liability insurance! Not to mention other benefits and coverages, this insurance is worth the cost of membership by itself. We can tell you some happy and grateful stories of members that have used it and, unfortunately, some non-members that didn't have it. |
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Member Benefits 4 You (MB4U) |
Join CTA Member Benefits every first Tuesday of the month, 4 pm PST, to learn about your member benefits. There will be a new topic each month and sessions will be up to 30 minutes starting August 1, 2023. Planned sessions include
- The Standard - Endorsed Provider of Life and Disability
- CTA Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- University Credit Program
- Calm
- Student Loan Forgiveness Resources
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Together we are strong - Together we can be heard.
Together we can help each other.
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You will see monthly communications from us, but if you need anything in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact us. Questions about your contract, pay increases, benefits, rehire rights? Need help with parental leave or a situation on campus? We are here to help you! |
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Lynn Buller
President
Lynn@Coastcca.org
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Sierra Moussatche
VP Membership/Communications
Sierra@Coastcca.org
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Rick Boone
Executive Director
Rick@Coastcca.org
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2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States |
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Note* - Please excuse this email If you are teaching 7.5 LHE and above (CFE is your union representative). Due to course assignments, PT faculty may fluctuate between CCA and CFE. This email is intended for part-time faculty teaching less than 7.5 LHE only.
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