Happy fall, unit members!

Welcome to the CTA’s Pumpkin Spice September Newsletter. Obviously, there will be nothing pumpkin-spiced about this email, but everyone else is doing it and I wanted to fit in. Anyway, we’ve got some exciting updates to share from the union side, and I can’t wait to chat about them. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the latest happenings. 

Election Results

Hopefully, you received the communications from Beatriz and our elections committee and were able to participate in our special election! The results are in! We have officially filled our vacant seats on our IVC CTA/CCA/NEA E-Board (did I miss any acronyms?) and are thrilled to welcome our new officers, Xochitl Tirado and Kristen Gomez! Xochitl will be filling in as Vice President for the remainder of this term, and Kristen will be our new Faculty Rep. Congratulations, and a huge thank you, to both of you! 

Union News – MOU Success Story

There’s a new MOU on the block. With the recent expansions in our Distance Education program, our DE Coordinator has been working tirelessly. After several discussions with the District, we’ve secured additional faculty support. We’re thrilled to announce the official creation of a 6-unit reassigned time position for the Distance Education Coordinator Assistant, which was announced last week.

 On Our Radar – IVC Security Cameras

A presentation was given at several meetings this month focusing on our campus security cameras. Unfun fact – did you know that only 11 of our current 79 cameras are in full working condition? The new proposal includes extra cameras, to bring our total on campus to 114, and includes some interior cameras in addition to the exterior and parking lot cameras. The project is expected to be approved in October, put out for bids, and installed starting in December. Be sure to check your areas and ask questions or voice your concerns. You can view the presentation, including a map of proposed camera coverage, here: Camera Surveillance System Update