As part of an annual presentation at the Classified Leadership Institute (CLI) held each year in June, the 4CS (California Community Colleges Classified Senate) extends a statewide invitation to recognize classified employees that have been honored in their local districts for excellence in service, leadership and participation.

The following individuals have been selected as “Classified Employee of the Year” and the award information has been submitted from our district to the 2005-06 California Community Colleges Classified Senate Leadership Institute showcase:

Athletics Secretary, Cuyamaca College

Patty is service oriented; always putting the students first. Patty stays late when needed and reliably completes tasks on schedule. She "goes the extra mile" for all the student athletes as well as for staff and faculty. She arranges transportation and manages a tremendous amount of paperwork required for athletic travel and team reservations. Patty designs and updates information booklets that are used widely at the campus.  She manages 10 different budgets for the Athletics programs and does superior accounting work.

DSPS, Grossmont College

Joe serves as the ASL Interpreter/Coordinator in the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office at Grossmont College. In this full-time position, Joe is responsible for pairing deaf students who have a need for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services with hourly ASL interpreters. Because there is a shortage of ASL interpreters in San Diego, Joe puts forth considerable effort to recruit interpreters for high-demand class times. Joe frequently volunteers his talents for colleagues at special events in the larger community. Joe advocates for disability awareness and challenges his students to engage in their education without fear and cheers them on during their studies!

Public Safety, GCCCD

Frank is committed to ensuring that students receive a safe education and that all district employees work in a safe environment. Frank understands diversity and utilizes his first-hand experience when dealing with sensitive cultural situations. Frank became a job steward, executive board member and served on the negotiations team for CSEA from 2002-2004. As negotiator for CSEA, Franks feels his greatest contribution was in helping the team with effective communication. Frank also volunteers as a mediator for the non-profit organization “National Conflict Resolution Center” in San Diego.