“ACCCA is committed to developing and supporting community college leaders through unparalleled advocacy, professional development and networking opportunities.”
Board of Directors Executive Executive Committee Director (Officers) Policies & Commissions Communications Nominating Finance Procedures of the Editorial Board Committee Committee Committee Association Recruit Board, Membership Oversee Fiscal Commission & Policy Review & Message/Content CFLA Services and Committee Development Development Budget Planning Volunteers Meetings & Manual of Events Peer Publications Operating MDC Procedures Association Management & Constitution & By Support Services Laws Affiliate Relations
Association Operations Executive Director Susan Bray Membership Services Affiliate Relations Christel Mikami Support Services Communications & Group & Technology Management Patti Marcotte Services Meetings and Events Courtney Clark
Association Staff • Susan Bray , Executive Director. Has been with ACCCA since 1987. Liaison to the Board of Directors and all commissions, Susan is directly responsible for the administrative, day to day operation and strategic planning of the Association. • Christel Mikami, Membership Coordinator. Hired in April, 2011. Oversees all planning and execution of member recruitment and retention activities, as well as all membership record keeping and data analysis. • Patti Marcotte, Communications Coordinator . Hired in 2012, Patti works with the Executive Director, Communications Oversight Commission and Editorial Board to develop newsletter content, maintain the Association’s web site and develop all promotional and marketing materials. • Courtney Clark, Meeting & Event Coordinator. Hired in 2013, Courtney oversees the development of all professional development programs and meetings/events including content development and logistical support. • Administrative Assistant . Currently unfilled position. Handles all office management, financial processing, production, filing and reception duties for ACCCA. These duties are currently being handled by other staff.
Consultants & Contractors • Sheila Vickers & Michelle McKay-Underwood , Legislative Consultants from School Services of California, Inc. They consult with the CFLA on a monthly basis and advises the Board in the development of ACCCA positions on legislation and policy. • Tracy Newell , ACCCA Meeting Planner, and CEO of Meetingwise LLC. Tracy consults with the MDC and advises the Associate Director & Executive Director with regard to site selection and some on-site execution. • Karen Takayama , certified public accountant with Buckley & Endow CPAs , Karen serves as the ACCCA bookkeeper and works with staff to process payroll and payroll tax reports, maintain our financial records, develop monthly and annual reports on income and expense as well as the annual state and federal tax filings. She advises the Executive Director and consults with the Finance Committee as necessary. • Jeff Byrd, Graphic Designer currently with the California Business Journal, Jeff freelances with other companies including ACCCA to provide graphic design and does the layout of our monthly newsletter and has designed most of our current program logos.
Board of Directors • Currently, a 20-member board including a non-voting Business Member rep, a voting Retired Member rep and non-voting ex-officio members who are the Chairs of the Commissions and Standing Committees. • Officers of the Board comprise the Executive Committee which meets monthly with the Executive Director and advises the full Board. Commission or Committee Chairs may be asked to attend monthly meetings. • The full Board meets at least FOUR times annually however, members are expected to be active on at least one Commission, Committee or a project
Officers duties will vary from position to position… President of the Board : Work with the Executive Director to oversee operations; serve as Chair of the Executive Committee and Liaison with all Commissions and Committees. President-Elect: Serves as Chair of the Nominating Committee; Member of the Policies & Procedures Committee; and as liaison to the Board’s Business and Retired Member Reps. 2nd Vice President : Serves as Chair of the Finance Committee; Treasurer of the Association and works with the Executive Director to monitor the fiscal health of the Association. Immediate Past President: Serves as the Association’s representative on the Chancellor’s Consultation Council and as a member of the Policies & Procedures Committee .
Standing Committees of the Board • Executive Committee : Includes all officers of the Board and ex-officio members are the Executive Director and all commission chairpersons. The committee meets monthly . Finance Committee : Chaired by the 2 nd VP, the committee includes • three members of the Board or membership who are appointed by the President. The Executive Director serves as ex-officio member and staffs the committee which meets at least quarterly. • Nominating Committee : Chaired by the President-Elect the committee meets as needed to develop talent within the leadership of the Association and the Board. • Policies & Procedures Review Committee : Chaired by the Executive Director, the Committee includes four members of the Board representing Administrative Services, Instruction, Student Services and CEO members.
Proposed in 2015-16… ACCCA Editorial Board: • Structured as a Standing Committee and would replace the Communications Oversight Commission and meets bi-monthly • Is intended to be representative of Association’s membership • Acts in concert with the board’s direction to develop messages and content • Oversees development of peer publications and research publications
Commissions of the Association • Management Development Commission—MDC . Currently co-chaired by Linda Beam (El Camino CCD) and Arvid Spor (Citrus CCD). The commission is responsible for the professional development mission of ACCCA. • Commission for Finance & Legislative Advocacy—(CFLA). Currently co-chaired by John Didion (Rancho Santiago CCD) and Thomas Greene (American River College), it’s mission is to monitor legislation, policy and budget actions at the state level and work to influence positive outcomes for administrators. • Communications Oversight Commission—(COC). Currently, the commission is chaired by Kevin O’Connor (Saddleback College) and its primary objective is development of newsletter content for ACCCA. As many of the functions of the commission are now addressed through administration, staff is proposing that this commission be replace with an Editorial Board as a standing committee.
Commission for Legislation and Advocacy No less than 8 members (currently 19) Monitor Recommend legislation and official policy positions & discussions at advocate. the state level. Keep Members Informed!
Management Development Commission Plans all professional development activities Organized by “Event Teams” No less than 16 members (currently 37)
Leading in 2015-16 As an ACCCA Board Member… You’ve accepted a commitment to your profession and constituent colleagues; Participate in all Board Meetings to set direction and performance objectives; Actively participate in the development of Articulated Strategies; Help guide the Association to establish and maintain financial priorities; Communicate the mission of ACCCA to others; Model ethical behavior and leadership; Encourage the continuing professional development of your colleagues!
Your role as a board member isn’t complicated… � Review materials in advance of meetings • Confer with representative colleagues and bring their issues to the Board for discussion • Fairly represent the perspective of your constituency � Communicate! • Set up a broadcast email list of your fellow board members & respond quickly to requests for information • Collaborate with your commission or committee regularly • Get ACCCA dates on your calendar and plan to participate in meetings and events in advance � Talk to your campus colleagues about ACCCA • Encourage them to join you in ACCCA • Share information and event or activity details
Helpful hints… � Attend all ACCCA Board Meetings —c’mon, there are only four all year ! � Attend the meetings of your assigned commission or committee, and participate in as many of the events as you can. � Read the ACCCA Newsletter and email alerts; visit the web site for information and show others on your campus how to get involved. � Become an ACCCA Cheerleader !
More Helpful Hints… The Board as a Unit: Setting Policy and Goals for Positive Direction: Leadership: • Employs an Executive Director • Allocate time at meetings • Seek consultation with • Does not direct staff for discussions of policy colleagues on your and direction; campus on issues being • Individual members do not debated by the Board make public statements • Periodically review the on behalf of the whole Association’s Mission, • Support ACCCA events Board; and Vision & Values and programs Statements • Publically supports all • Model a desire for Board decisions professional development & advancement
What can you expect from the ACCCA Board? You’ll have fun!
Develop great friendships…
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