Classified Senate

Becoming a Member

As a classified employee of Sierra College, you are automatically a member of Classified Senate. There are no dues required to participate in Classified Senate and participation in the senate is completely voluntary.

Purpose

• To provide the classified staff with a formal representative and professional voice in determining institutional positions, policies, procedures and regulations at local and other public bodies.
• To provide the President and District Superintendent with recommendations and views on matters affecting the conduct, welfare and growth of the College.
• To enable the Senate through the governance structure to address the Board of Trustees with recommendations and views on matters affecting the conduct, welfare and growth of the College.
• To promote communication and mutual understanding among the classified staff, faculty, administration, Board of Trustees, students, and other interested person(s) having to do with the conduct, welfare and growth of the College.

Goals/Objectives

• Build community
• Increase communication
• Share information
• Orientation/Reorientation for all classified staff