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Basic Leadership Class 2008
Congratulations to the DCCCD Basic Leadership Class of 2008!
This year, 28 employees chosen from all locations have completed the program. They will receive their Certificate of Mastery in Basic Leadership on May 2 at Cityplace Conference Center.
Basic Leadership is the first in a series of institutes providing career and professional development for faculty and staff. Participants develop leadership qualities that benefit them both in their personal and professional lives. They also expand networking and collaborative leadership skills through interaction with class members from other locations.
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Redesigned Grievance Procedure Saves Time
The new employee grievance procedure addresses employee complaints and concerns. It also outlines the process and provides the employee grievance form (PDF - 83KB) that is required to resolve them.
The employee grievance procedure has been changed to:
- Offer a more direct approach
- Encourage communication
- Provide employees and supervisors with a shorter turnaround
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Visiting Scholar Program Changes
Special Administrative Appointment Program Created
When it was implemented in Spring 2000, the Visiting Scholar Program included both faculty and administrative positions. Effective March 31, 2008, it will focus solely on faculty.
Originally, the program filled instructional as well as administrative positions on a temporary employment basis; now the areas of emphasis have been separated.
The Special Administrative Appointment (SAA) Program has been created to work with administrators. Through the new program, locations can appoint a temporary administrator to fill a critical or urgent vacancy.
Operational guidelines for the programs are available online. Contact Dawn Segroves in District Human Resources for more information.
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New Employee Orientation
Get off to a great start at the district!
Are you new to the district? Join other professional support staff, faculty and administrators for a day of learning and sharing on Thursday, May 15.
The purpose of New Employee Orientation (NEO) is to introduce new employees to the mission, priorities, goals and values of DCCCD.
Register for orientation by completing the online reservation form.
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Upcoming Professional Development Events
Coming soon to a location near you:
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New Employee Orientation |
Thursday, May 15 |
BJP / 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
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Strategic Performance Management Training |
Tuesday, May 20 |
BJP / 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Strategic Performance Management Training |
Wednesday, May 21 |
BJP / 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
For more information on upcoming training/educational programs, visit the Organizational Development Web site or call 214-860-5944.
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HR Announcements
- Administrator and professional support staff progress discussion forms are due to District Office HR by July 1, 2008. Forms and procedures are available online for your convenience.
- The Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Dental Plan has changed names and now is known as "State of Texas Dental Choice Plan." Contact information for the plan's administrators is available on DCCCD's Web site.
- Summer enrollment time for benefits is just around the corner. Look for more information online, by e-mail and in ERS mailings to your home address.
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Kimberly High, Debbie Hutchison, Doris Randle and Saber Hossain represented the District Office during Earth Fest downtown clean up activities on Friday, April 18, 2008. Team members not pictured: Carla Ranger and Allison Neal.