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Classified Senate

Chair: Christy Montenegro
Chair Contact: cmontengro@cypresscollege.edu
Meeting Dates: 4th Thursday of every month
Meeting Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Zoom

Purpose

Classified Senate’s mission is to provide classified professionals with a participatory voice in supporting the college’s mission, vision, core values, and promoting a successful learning environment for students. As an integral part of the college community, Classified Senate shall actively contribute to the growth and success of the college.

Reporting Relationships

The Classified Senate is a representative body comprised of Classified employees at Cypress College. As part of the structure of this group, the executive leadership meets with the President of Cypress College on a monthly basis throughout primary semesters and senators attend the Guided Pathways, PAC, Accreditation, and additional committee meetings on an as needed basis to provide reports.

Membership Composition

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Senator #1
  • Senator #2
  • Senator #3
  • Senator #4
  • Senator #5
  • Senator #6
  • Senator #7
  • Senator #8

Current Membership

All senators may also be reached at classifiedsenate@cypresscollege.edu.

Terms of Membership

All members of the Classified Senate are elected to serve one-year terms. Members may apply for reelection or apply for a different role the following academic year.

Classified Senate Events

Classified Winter Retreat

  • Classified staff sitting in groups for the Cypress College Classified Winter Retreat presentation.
  • A classified senate board member presenting to the group and another board member smiling for a photo in a yellow shirt.
  • Classified staff sitting in groups and listening to the housekeeping directions given by 3 classified senate board members.
  • Four classified staff take a group photo at their winter themed table while enjoying their breakfast.
  • A group of classified staff posing for a photo at their table.
  • A group of classified staff are sitting at a table reviewing activity directions with two staff members showing their peace symbols.
  • A classified staff member poses for photo while sitting at a table.
  • Two classified staff enjoying their breakfast.
  • A group of classified staff listening to directions and presentation while eating breakfast.
  • A group of classified staff sitting at a table and posing for a photo while others serve themselves food in the background.
  • Two classified staff are smiling as they take a photo while sitting at their table and enjoying their breakfast pastries.
  • A classified staff member sitting at a winter themed decorated table and listening to the presentation.
  • A group of classified staff sitting at a table participating in an activity using their cell phones.
  • Three classified staff take a photo together at their table while enjoying their breakfast pastries.
  • Two classified staff talking and eating breakfast and one staff member poses for a photo.
  • Three classified staff are eating breakfast and socializing.
  • Four classified staff pose for a picture at their winter theme decorated table.
  • Three classified staff pose for a picture at their winter theme decorated table.
  • Classified staff enjoying breakfast as a colleague stops by.
  • Classified staff having a conversation during breakfast.
  • Classified staff pose for a photo at their round table.
  • Dr. Schilling visiting a group at a table while they eat breakfast.
  • A group of classified staff sitting at a round table and others standing around socializing.
  • Classified staff eating breakfast and connecting with other colleagues.
  • Classified staff talking in groups.
Classified Senate SharePoint (Internal Use)

To request copies of archived agendas and minutes, please contact the committee chair.