Classified Senate

Contact Information

Malia Kunst
mkunst@sdccd.edu

Committee Membership

Executive Council Position Executive Council Position
Malia Kunst President Senator at-Large (1) Vacant
Carol Sampaga Vice President Senator at-Large (2) Bill Pacheco
Meredith McGill Treasurer Senator at-Large (3) Lynne Campbell
Brenda O'Connor Secretary

Committee Responsibilities

Mission Statement

The San Diego Miramar College Classified Senate is dedicated to supporting participatory governance for the Classified Professional Staff at our institution. In addition, the Senate recognizes the value and contributions that Classified Professional Staff provide to the campus community. The Senate is dedicated to promoting the participation of Classified Staff in participatory governance at the campus and District levels. The Miramar College Classified Senate strongly believes that Classified Professional Staff participation is essential in providing valuable information and input because of their expertise and experience. Classified staff are involved in every area of our college and are committed to the belief that input from Classified Professional Staff, the people in the trenches, provides essential contributions to the institution’s ability to make sound "educated" decisions with the best available information.

Committee Procedures

California Community College Classified Senate - Collegial Consultation “Classified 9+1” Language 

Classified professionals shall be provided with opportunities to participate in the formulation and development of policies and procedures that have or will have a significant effect on classified professionals, and in those processes for jointly developing recommendations for action by local governing bodies (e.g., local Board), that have or will have a significant effect on classified professionals. For these purposes, policies and procedures that have or will have a “significant effect on students” includes the following, and these areas shall henceforth be known as the “Classified 9+1”:  

  1. Standards or policies regarding student support and success.  

  1. District-wide governance structures, as related to classified roles.  

  1. Classified roles and involvement in accreditation process, including self-study and annual reports.  

  1. Policies for classified professional development activities.  

  1. Processes for program review, including area and unit reviews.  

  1. Processes for institutional planning and budget development.  

  1. Curriculum systems integrations and implementation.  

  1. Processes related to degree and certificate requirements.  

  1. Institutional program development and implementation, as related to classified roles.  

+ 1 Any other district policy, procedure, or related matters that will have a significant effect on Classified Professionals. 

Meeting Frequency

The Classified Senate meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm in L-108 and Zoom (hybrid meeting).

All classified professionals are welcome to attend!