

Five Things Every Faculty Member Should Know
(aka Five Tips to Maximize Your Faculty Benefits) (aka Five Easy Ways to Put Money in Your Pocket) Whether you’re new to MiraCosta, or...


Dear Scotty, "My CalSTRS report is confusing me!" (updated 2018!)
(The following was originally published in October 2016. October 2018 updates are available at the bottom of this page.) Dear Scotty, I...


Negotiations Update
As we approach the end of the semester, we are in the final phase of our contract negotiations with the district. The process began last...


Rules of the Road: Update to AP 3430
Did you know that information about the role of the Ombudsperson is part of the larger FA Website? Please visit our newly updated Office...


Faculty Profile: Meet dara, Your New FA Vice President
We would like to introduce your new Faculty Assembly Vice President, dara. Enjoy getting to know her better with the interview below!...


California Community College Independents (CCCI) Conference
In May, members of your FA Exec and Council will travel to Sacramento to attend the CCCI Conference. Each fall and spring, the CCCI...


Dear Scotty, What About a Side Business?
Dear Scotty, I recently got into a great at-home business and really want to share my product with everyone. I’m sure once they try it,...


FA News
Benefits Reminder: November 13 Deadline Please note that we are nearing the end of the open enrollment benefit period, so if you have not...


Alphabet Soup: Making Sense of the FA, CCCI, and FACCC
For faculty looking to know more about the organizations fighting to maintain or improve upon your working conditions, there are three...


Dear Scotty, Please Explain the New Travel Per Diem Rules!
Dear Scotty, I had put in paperwork to go to a conference in November, and it seems that the travel requests have gone through a number...