February Faculty Voice

President's Report:

Change is in the air: what to expect as the state budget evolves this spring.

What We're Up To This Spring

Maya B. catches you up on what's happening in contract negotiations, elections, and other opportunities for engagement. Join in!

Negotiating History

Debra Spencer digs into CCFT's negotiating past.

Saving CCSF: What's At Stake

Diane Putnam on CCSF's nightmare and what it might portend.

Breakfast with Alejo

Enrique M. Buelnas shares his observations of the January Labor Breakfast with the Assemblymember.

The Governor's Proposed Budget In Brief

Summary of Governor Brown's mixed bag for next fiscal year.

CFT Convention Call: Building Education That Works

The 71st annual CFT Convention will take place from March 15-17 in Sacramento. The theme of the year: Building Education That Works. If you’ve been interested in statewide educational issues, becoming more involved in the CFT, or taking on more leadership in the CCFT, we encourage you to consider attending. All CCFT members may nominate themselves to serve as delegates. Convention delegates determine the direction of the state-wide body and attend workshops on topics such as educational issues, fair taxation policy, and leading a local union.

If you would like to nominate yourself to serve as a delegate, please email your name and contact information to ccft@ccftcabrillo.org or call 464-2238 by 11AM on February 25. Convention brochures with the tentative schedule and workshop titles can be obtained in the faculty mailroom or by contacting the CCFT office. CCFT will likely reimburse up to ten delegates for necessary expenses. Formal approval of delegates will take place the CCFT Council meeting on February 25 (if necessary, we will hold a formal election).

CCFT Currents

Resolution in support of CCSF

Accreditation: "ACCJC Gone Wild" and other resources

CCFT Representatives, with photos

Spring 2013 meeting schedule

Union and Budget History (F2012)

Part-timers: Learn more about State Disability Insurance

The CCFT office is located in room 1709 of the Baskin Center. View map.

Adjunct Spring Paychecks: Everyone starts in January!

ALL adjunct faculty will now receive five paychecks each spring: at the end of January, February, March, April, and May. This moves them to the same pay schedule as full-time faculty. (In the past adjunct faculty only received a Jan. paycheck if there were work days in January). This recent improvement was advocated by CCFT and agreed to by the District about a year ago.

California Part Time Association Annual Conference

Is coming up on April 20, 9-4:30 at DiabloValley College in Pleasant Hill. CCFT will reimburse registration and mileage for up to five part time faculty to attend. Contact John Govsky if you're interested in joining Cabrillo's delegation! Learn more about it here at the CPFA Forum.org.