Senate Officers #

Executive Officers

Senators

Senate Documents #

The Classified Senate is governed by the following Constitution and Bylaws.

Resolutions

2017.001: Classified Professional Terminology

2020-001: Condemning Sexist and Threatening Language

Presentations

3CLA Classified Professionals Institute Proposal

Agendas & Minutes #

Events #

Upcoming Events

We invite all Mesa College Classified Professionals to review the submissions and cast your vote for the design you feel best represents our community. Check your email for the ballot. 

To ensure a fair and community-driven selection process, all voting will be anonymous and open exclusively to Mesa College classified professionals.

📅 Voting Timeline

• Voting Open: April 13
• Voting Closes: April 24

The winning design will be announced at the Classified Service Awards Ceremony on May 20.

Your participation helps ensure that the final design truly reflects the voice and pride of our classified professional community. We encourage everyone to take a moment to review the submissions and cast their vote.

Thank you for continuing to support and celebrate the incredible spirit of Mesa College Classified Professionals.

Volunteers Wanted

Help us make our upcoming event a success!
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. There are a variety of roles available – whether you want to help behind the scenes or connect with the community, there’s something for everyone!

If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out the appropriate Team Coordinator.

Ayana Woods - [email protected]
Thieny Trinh - [email protected]
Eileen Hayward - [email protected]
Jennifer Phelps – [email protected]

Classified Services Awards
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Mesa Quad

The Classified Senate encourages all classified professionals to participate in professional learning.

• Improve your work skills
• Set new professional goals
• Learn new technologies
• Acquire new equity strategies and practices
• Share your knowledge with others

Fundraising #

Classified Resources #

Explore the various helpful resources available for classified professionals.

• Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Employee Discount Programs
• Salary Schedules
• Tuition reimbursement procedures (see Classified Hacks #1)

Classified Hacks Workshops

Workshop #1

• Excel hacks
• Windows 10 hacks
• SDCCD email tips, tricks, and forwarding
• Educational incentive benefits & tuition reimbursement
• Links to free stuff for SDCCD and CA Community College employees
• Workshop 1 Presentation video
• Google Docs resources

Workshop #2

• Design Your Own Flyers Like a Pro (on Canva.com)
• Equity Discussions w/ your Supervisor & How to Store Log-In Credentials
• Safety During COVID-19, Having Difficult Conversation with a Manager
• Workshop 2 Presentation video
• Google Docs resources

Workshop #3

• Keeping Organized & Making the Most of Your Workday for Overall Balance
• Jamming out with Jamboard!
• A Classified Journey Presentation
• Workshop 3 Presentation video
• Google Docs resources

Mesa Links

• Campus Map
• Classified Hiring Priority Committee
• Classified Professional Learning Committee
• College Technology Services
• Events & Reservations Portal
• Form Finder
• Mesa Journeys
• Mesa Governance and Committees
• PeopleSoft Knowledgebase
• Printing & Mail Services

External Links and Resources

• California State Classified Senate
• American Association of Community Colleges
• California State Chancellor's Office
• San Diego Community College District Homepage
• AFT Guild, Local 1931: Represents Food Service and Office Technical
• AFT Mentoring Program: M&M: Mentors and Mentees is a mentorship program sto provide the resources and individual mentoring that prepares Classified Professionals for a successful and rewarding professional life.
• California School Employee Association: Represents Campus Police
• Service Employees International Union: Represents Facilities Services
• Guidance Memorandum for 2018-19 Professional Development for Classified Community College Employees Funds. In 2019, block grant funds were made available for Classified Professional Development. For information about the spending plan, contact the LOFT.
• Vision Resource Center - California Community Colleges: The Vision Resource Center is an online learning and collaboration platform for all professionals in the California Community Colleges. The content provided will support every individual and college as we work together toward the Vision for Success goals.

If you have any questions or suggestions for resources to add, please contact Senate Manager, Jennifer Phelps at [email protected].

Joyce Skaryak Classified Senate Scholarship #

The Classified Senate would like to support classified full-time, part-time and work-study professionals who participate in lifelong learning to better serve our students, departments, and the College. Eligible applicants must be classified full-time, part-time, hourly, or work-study employees actively engaged in learning that contributes to the work they do at Mesa College. Lifelong learning includes formal and informal learning that participants gain through:

• For-Credit Classes
• Continuing Education Classes
• Professional Learning Workshops (such as those offered by the LOFT)
• Other Personal or Professional Learning Opportunities

Amount: $300 - $500

Scholarship Period: 2/17/2026

Eligibility:

• Must be a classified full-time, part-time, hourly, or work-study employee
• Must be actively engaged in learning

Essay Prompt: Submit an original essay describing how you contribute to better serving students, your department, and/or the college through your ongoing learning, whether formal or informal. Your essay should be 500-750 words (2-3 typed, double spaced pages).

Rating Rubric:

• Description of Learning Experienced
• Description of service to students, departments, and/or the College
• Description of Link between Learning and Service
• Clarity and Readability

Scholarship Presentation and PowerPoint

Open Scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions

Dues Campaign #

Classified Employees: please consider donating $1.00-$5.00 per month through an automatic payroll deduction to the Classified Senate. It is sooo easy to set up through PeopleSoft. Contributions serve as our primary operating budget for the year and help to fund activities like Classified Appreciation Week, Classified scholarships, and the Center for Children Holiday Bazaar. Your contribution will also help us continue to grow the Senate on behalf of all Classified employees.

Make a difference and donate today! Classified Senate is your voice in participatory government. Your donation helps support the following activities:

• Classified Appreciation Week
• Classified Awards Banquet
• Classified Retirement Gifts
• Classified Scholarships
• Classified Professional Development
• Classified Volunteering and Community Involvement

Ways to Donate

• Payroll Deduction:
  1. Visit https://myportal.sdccd.edu and sign in to your PeopleSoft account.
  2. Select "Employee Dashboard."
  3. Select "My Pay."
  4. Select "Voluntary Deductions."
  5. Select "Add Deduction."
  6. Enter "Classified Senate Dues - Mesa" in the Type of Deduction field.
  7. Complete the rest of the required fields on the "Add Voluntary Deduction" page.
  8. Click Submit.
• PayPal
• Check or Cash: Please make check payable to “Mesa Classified Senate” and remit to Treasurer, Eileen Hayward, office/mailbox A-101. You can contact any member of the Senate Executive Board by email or phone and we’ll make arrangements to come pick it up. If you’d like a receipt, we can provide that, as well.

Classified Spotlight #

Mesa Classified Spotlight is produced by the Classified Senate. Each month the Classified Senate highlights two Classified Professionals, showcasing the work they do and how they contribute to the success of our students and campus. By engaging in this project, we hope this will help build community among our group of Classified Professionals and help serve as a resource for each other.

Do you want to nominate a Classified Professional for the spotlight? Qualifications include being awesome in your job and having a willingness to help others! Send your suggestions to Ayana Woods at [email protected].

Committees #

Are you interested in leadership and networking opportunities? Get involved in Mesa College and join a governance committee. Classified representation is always needed and your voice counts! Contact Classified Senate Vice President, Alison Mona, at: [email protected] for more information on current committee vacancies and how you can make a difference.

Committees page