by Brad Byrom Gaining Clarity On MiraCosta's Faculty Assembly Based on several comments the FA has received from those it represents, I'd like to provide clarification on exactly what the FA is, and even more so, its relationship to larger organizations such as the Academic Senate and the California Community College Independents. Academic Senate v. Faculty Assembly Most faculty know there is a difference between the FA and the AS, but some struggle with defining that differe

by Mary Gross Futures Mindset Recently I have attended a few workshops to get an introduction to Futures Mindset. Simply put, it is a way of planning for the future based on recognizing signals and uncovering patterns today that will impact our tomorrow. It is defined as engaging people in thinking deeply about complex issues, imagining new possibilities, connecting signals into larger patterns, connecting the past with the present and the future, and making better choices to

by dara It was brought to my attention that a couple of newly hired faculty members had difficulty at the time of benefits elections, specifically related to allotting “credits” for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Although most have not had an issue, I know it can be a confusing process within Workday, and it’s easy to be confused even if we’re not new! I know when I was hired, I had no existing health insurance, so choosing my plans and my “extra” coverages was a daunting

by Jeanine Sepulveda Charlie Ng sent us an email recently that highlights many of the main points presented in Senate Bill 114 and its application to us at MCC. In this article, I summarize the details of his message, but you can also read a full breakdown of the information he sent at the end of this page. Some questions to consider about Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) are: What changes have taken place to our supplemental paid sick leave? Will my sick leave be impacted

by Jeanine Sepulveda We are getting to that time of year again, in which we consider our roles in service to the college and select a committee for our future governance. To shed some light on what it’s like to serve on Faculty Assembly Council and offer a gentle nudge to anyone who may be considering joining, I thought I would summarize my experiences as both a member of FA Council as well as a member of FA Executive Board (FA Exec). My experiences I joined the FA Council wh