tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post242809409127326310..comments2024-03-05T09:00:51.695-08:00Comments on DISSENT the BLOG: Successful Trustee "Listening Sessions"!Rebel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00695051285325585662noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-53156807122618721472014-05-02T17:18:15.186-07:002014-05-02T17:18:15.186-07:00Now we get why the CSEA Pres sent the email to the...Now we get why the CSEA Pres sent the email to the BOT. Of course classified would like air time too. I think we just got lucky at IVC that it happened to work out. Folks left wanting to say more but time was up.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-76903708145767190122014-05-02T16:18:13.925-07:002014-05-02T16:18:13.925-07:00At IVC everyone was thoughtful and the tone was ve...At IVC everyone was thoughtful and the tone was very good. I agree - an impressive united front. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-68881575463951301662014-05-02T15:38:51.683-07:002014-05-02T15:38:51.683-07:0012:34 we appreciate the clarification and had no i...12:34 we appreciate the clarification and had no idea this occurred. It seemed to work out in the second session at IVC Classified even spoke out on behalf faculty regarding changes that will positively impact students.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-17544296163823167442014-05-02T15:09:01.676-07:002014-05-02T15:09:01.676-07:00That's Tjemal@socccd.edu - not yjemal.
I thin...That's Tjemal@socccd.edu - not yjemal.<br /><br />I think it was a typo.TJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-91740961651370659332014-05-02T14:59:05.366-07:002014-05-02T14:59:05.366-07:00Thanks for the clarification 12:34. We didn't...Thanks for the clarification 12:34. We didn't know that. How did that happen - only 15 minutes out of 1.5 hours? Who made that call?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-59570712697665021492014-05-02T12:34:36.182-07:002014-05-02T12:34:36.182-07:00What IVC folks may not realize is that at the Sadd...What IVC folks may not realize is that at the Saddleback session, classified were only recognized to speak in the last 15 minutes out of 1 1/2 hours. Splitting the meetings will give everyone a chance to be heard equally. The BOT obviously found a better way to balance the flow of comments by the time they got to IVC. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-65125710687053519372014-05-02T10:56:26.824-07:002014-05-02T10:56:26.824-07:00100% Agree. Great comment.
100% Agree. Great comment.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-994330454530049982014-05-02T10:51:40.203-07:002014-05-02T10:51:40.203-07:00I think people are feeling good about the show of ...I think people are feeling good about the show of respect and concern - so refreshing! I wish our own managers and administrators would treat us the way the trustees did! Let's stay together - like the great old Al Green song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-30201896233907878142014-05-02T10:45:26.243-07:002014-05-02T10:45:26.243-07:00Thanks 10:19am. I feel better. I appreaciate your ...Thanks 10:19am. I feel better. I appreaciate your reassuring words. Yes, no matter the format, lets stay togather.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-46278771746682236262014-05-02T10:19:37.026-07:002014-05-02T10:19:37.026-07:00I too thought the united front of faculty and clas...I too thought the united front of faculty and classified was powerful. I don't know if that is risked by the request for the a Classified-only session. Perhaps a classified-only session could emphasize the Classified perspective - it doesn't mean faculty "bashing." I would like one for faculty only as well - not to "bash" classified, but to highlight issues that affect faculty primarily. Does that make sense? Let's stay together. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-37159104279280713352014-05-02T10:10:09.305-07:002014-05-02T10:10:09.305-07:00The CSEA President just sent an email to the entir...The CSEA President just sent an email to the entire board requesting a listening session for classfied only. I am classified (we were copyied on the email) and I am dissapointed and sad. I am greatful for my CSEA team and I support my CSEA President; however, I strongly do not agree with this. I feel our session with faculty particpation was collegial, uplifting, productive and effective. Togather faculty and staff share a vision of a world class IVC. I feel supported by faculty. I dont want the BOT be put in a postion where these turn into complaining sessions. These are busy people and they only have so much time.This is not a bargining table. I don't want them to dread these sessions. I dont want the "home run" format to change. Faculty and staff work togather for a better college. I dont want this postive direction to go south. But I am afraid the horse is out of the gate. They have received the email. Hopefully my concerns are unfounded.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-61313944649247824902014-05-02T09:42:31.342-07:002014-05-02T09:42:31.342-07:00Fantastic Idea..I will do it today.Fantastic Idea..I will do it today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-48556567872441400452014-05-02T09:36:24.941-07:002014-05-02T09:36:24.941-07:00I encourage everyone who attended and those who wa...I encourage everyone who attended and those who wanted to but could not to write a brief email of thanks to the trustees in attendance. Take the time to remind them of your issue(s) that concern you -and invite them back again. Let's keep the momentum going.<br /><br />Nancy Padberg: npadberg@socccd.edu<br />Tim Jemal: yjemal@socccd.edu<br />Marcia Milchiker: mmilchiker@socccd.edu<br />Bill Jay : no email<br />David Lang: dlang@socccd.edu<br /><br />And pass the word to your colleagues who might not read this on the blog. This is easy. Let's do it.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-64295270052313060322014-05-02T09:08:32.034-07:002014-05-02T09:08:32.034-07:00I hope the trustees understand just how unresponsi...I hope the trustees understand just how unresponsive the college president has been to the complaints we made at IVC. Glen knows what's going on but refuses to address it in a real way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-11137800554460551202014-05-01T20:37:37.301-07:002014-05-01T20:37:37.301-07:00I was there. It was great. As a classified I had a...I was there. It was great. As a classified I had a very strong feeling that if I experienced any retailation for sharing my feelings, I could go to the board, tell them and they be on top of it. I cannot express enough how much I felt their interest and respect. It felt like the way real discourse about making things even better should be. We all wanted to be sure they also felt our appreciation for all they do to make IVC better. Now maybe they can get the real story at our college and I super excited that maybe these will continue. This college could really reach new heights with the BOT getting the real information! If you missed it, be sure to attend the next time. I hope there is another session. Very collegial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16908834.post-72687679954395778252014-05-01T11:42:55.640-07:002014-05-01T11:42:55.640-07:00Wow! This is the first really positive thing to ha...Wow! This is the first really positive thing to happen on this campus for years. Let's hope for follow-through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com