Classified Senate
Mission Statement and Values
The San José City College Classified Senate works in conjunction with the California Community Colleges Classified Senate to represent classified professionals in matters relating to participatory governance. The Classified Senate works closely with Faculty and Administration to promote Student Success in accordance to the college's mission and strategic goals.
Classified professionals on campus
executive officers 2024-26
President: Yesenia Ramirez
Vice-President: Joell Serrano
Secretary: OPEN
Treasurer: OPEN
Communications: Dillan Ortiz
Past Presidents: Andrea Lopez, Julinda LeDee
Contact the SJCC Classified Senate at:
- ClassifiedSenate@sjcc.edu
Follow us on Instagram: @sjccclassifiedsenate
meetings
Second Wednesday of the month
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
César E. Chávez Library, L-114
important documents
Classified Spotlight
The Senate has accomplished the following:
- Shared Governance Representation:
The Classified Senate is the appointing body for SJCC College and District-wide Committees. If you are a Chair or are looking to develop a workgroup, please contact the Senate's President.
- Commencement:
As of 2018, The Classified is included in the Commencement procession along with Faculty, Managers, Valedictorian, and Board members.
Classified Senate has a seat on stage along with other constituency groups (CSEA, 363, AFT6157, ASG, etc.).
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Catalog:
As of 2019/2020, SJCC Classified degrees are recognized under the college catalog in the same manner as Management and Faculty
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Classified Professional vs. Staff:
Passed a resolution to ensure when individuals referred to Classified they address them as Classified Professionals or Classified rather than "Staff."
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Training opportunities:
Training opportunities have been offered throughout the year. June 2019, the College held the first professional development day tailored for Classified. This is an adopted yearly practice that occurs in the Summer. -
SJCC SELECTED AS 2018 MODEL SENATE BY 4CS
Starting Fall 2019, the College approved for Classified Professionals to be released from regular duties once per month for two hours to participate in training opportunities.
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Attend a Meeting! Meetings are open to all district employees, unless noted for a closed session. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, 2-3:30 PM in L-114.
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Suggest ideas! Help the Senate better serve you by suggesting future training/workshops!
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Volunteer! There are many different events and fundraisers that the Classified Senate runs throughout the year. See our upcoming events to participate/volunteer!
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Donate: See the link below for a monthly donation or a one time donation. Your contributions will support our SJCC Classified with personal growth activities (workshops, educational costs, etc.). You can also submit a voluntary payroll deduction.
- AB-2558 Community Colleges: Faculty and Staff Development
- California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
- California Community Colleges Classified Senate (4CS)
- California School Employee Association
- CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023-2026
- California - Office of the Governor
- Community College League of California
- Foundation for the California Community Colleges
- Professional Development Committee
- Caring Campus
Sjcc distinguished classified professional(s) of the year
Thank you for your invaluable contributions to SJCC!
2025
Linda Jimenez
2024 Margarita Gasparyan 2023 Claudia Amador, Donntay Moore-Thomas 2022 Lan Chung, Angela Gullerud, Sandra Gonzalez 2021 Shusaku Horibe, Yesenia Ramirez 2020 Marivic Beronilla, JoAnn McGowan, Cristina Wallace 2019 Monique Rodarte 2018 Gabriel Santiago 2017 Lisa Little