Services and Activities

Classified Hearts and Flowers

The Classified Hearts and Flowers established by classified employees Butte College. The purpose is to send cards and flowers to classified employees for a wide variety of reasons; everything from celebrating the birth of babies to those who have health scares and surgeries, losses of immediate family members and other circumstances. WE want our fellow workers to know that our thoughts and best wishes are with them.

If you know that a Butte College classified employee is going through something that you feel rates a card or some flowers, please contact our Hearts and Flower Coordinator Carrie Grahlman in the Job Placement office at 530-895-2654 or 530-895-2334.

All funds are donated by Butte College employees either through payroll deductions, one time donations, fundraiser's, etc. If you would like to donate towards this fund, please contact Carrie Grahlman for more information! Every penny counts!

 

Classified Appreciation Day

Classified Day is an event for classified employees which are funded by Staff Development, and other Butte College friends of the classified staff.

 

Scholarships

Classified Senate offers the below scholarships. More information will be provided as each scholarship becomes available. All funds are donated by Butte College employees either through payroll deductions, one time donations, fundraiser's, etc.

Classified Employee Scholarship

APPLY NOW! Click here for a copy of the application in criteria. Applications are for only Butte College employees and are due August 11, 2006 by 4:00 p.m. to the Foundation Office!

Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a Permanent 9, 10, 11, or 12-month Butte College Employee.

2. Applicants must be student enrolled in an accredited program and completed a minimum of 18 units with the intent of earning a certificate or degree.

3. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

4. Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from service organizations, or community leaders or an essay describing your volunteer experience.

5. Applicant must submit an essay of one page or less stating why they are deserving of this scholarship.

 

Classified Career and Technical Education Scholarship

Criteria:

1. Must be enrolled in a Butte College Career and Technical Education program.

2. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

3. Applicants must submit a copy of their college or high school (whichever is more recent) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

4. Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from service organizations, or community leaders.

5. Applicant must submit a letter of introduction, which includes descriptions of participation in any events/workshops that are related to their major (Auto, participation in car shows; BIT, experience as a construction foreman, etc.)

6. Must demonstrate financial need.

 

Classified Transfer and General Education Scholarship

Criteria:

1. Must be a transfer student and have completed at least 24 Butte College Units with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

2. Must show proof of enrollment to a four year university.

3. Applicants must submit a copy of their college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

4. Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from service organizations, or community leaders.

 

Gold Circle Emeritus

Statement of Purpose:

The purpose of the Gold Circle Emeritus is to recognize long standing exceptional service to the Butte College District. Emeritus shall be granted to those retired employees meeting criteria established by the Butte College Classified Senate

Procedures shall be established by the Classified Senate to set in place objective criteria and process to determine eligible beneficiaries for recommendation to the Classified Senate.

Guidelines:

1. During March of each year, the Classified Senate President shall consult with the department of Human Resources to obtain a list of all classified retirees for the current year. All previous classified retirees will be included on the list.

2. The Classified Senate President shall inform all classified employees of the list of candidates.

3. Recommendations for Gold Circle Emeritus Status may be made by the candidates' colleagues, the candidates' supervisors, the candidates' subordinates or the candidates' department.

4. The Classified Senate shall establish a committee to review and evaluate applications based on merit and forward recommendation for Gold Circle Emeritus status to the Classified Senate for final confirmation.

5. In recommending Gold Circle Emeritus Status the Review Committee and Classified Senate shall consider such matters as:

   A. Service Excellence

   B. Length of Service

   C. Participation on campus committees

   D. Organizations (local and state) with which the candidate has been affiliated.

   E. Contributions to students/Butte College

   F. Support statement and endorsements

6. During deliberation, the Classified Senate and/or Gold Circle Emeritus Status Review Committee may recommend Gold Circle Emeritus Status to as many candidates as are deemed eligible via a majority vote of the senators. This may include all, one or more, or none of the candidates.

7. A list of candidates receiving majority vote of the Senators and/or Gold Circle Emeritus Status Review Committee for Gold Circle Emeritus Status shall be submitted to the Superintendent, as secretary, to the board of Trustees for its review.

8. Selection will be made only from the list presented to the board. Any veto of a proposed candidate will be discussed in a Senate meeting and conference prior to taking action.

9. Upon conferring Gold Circle Emeritus Status on the candidate(s) by the Board of Trustees, Gold Circle Club members shall be eligible for all the rights and privileges afforded under this policy.

 

Outstanding Classified Employees of the Year

Butte College Classified Senate encourages everyone to consider nominating yourself or your colleagues for this award.

Purpose: Butte College classified professionals committed to the provision of professional service to students, faculty, and staff, and to fulfilling the mission and goals of the institution. It is the purpose of this award to recognized outstanding classified professionals for their commitment to colleagues, students, and the institution.

Who can be nominated: Any permanent member of the Butte College classified staff may be nominated for the Outstanding Classified Employees of the Year award.

Who can nominate: Any member of the Butte College campus community - faculty, classified staff, administration, Board members, or student - may nominate a candidate for consideration as an Outstanding Classified Employee of the Year.

The selection process: The Butte College Classified Senate will rank the nominees and submit the results to the Office of the President for final selection.

Award: The winner of the Outstanding Classified Employee of the Year award will be presented with a plaque and a monetary award at an award luncheon.

This is a picture of Johnny Yang, Magian Smith, Christie Boggs, Aaron Thomas, and Tom Wallis, recipient of the 2007 Classified Employee of the Year Award.

There is nothing Johnny Yang can't do! He works for Shipping and Receiving, Mail Services, and Printing Services. His positive, confident, and helpful attitude has touched all areas of the campus. Johnny is a quick learner, likes a challenge, has a great work ethic, and never complains – an excellent combination. In addition to his work assignment, Johnny has served on many campus committees and helps out at campus special events. He also serves as a translator for Hmong students, and has even been known to pick up a rattlesnake of two at the Child Development Center . Johnny Yang is our definition of an excellent Public Service Professional.

Magian Smith is described as a supportive team player. He is thoughtful, professional, collaborative, creative, resourceful, and committed to getting the job done. He has helped coordinate Think Pink Days, participated in Family Day, and helped coordinate the Community Resource Fair for Make a Difference Day. Magian successfully balances his time between Service Leaning/Volunteerism and the Foster Kinship Care Program. Students compliment him for his support, friendliness, and positive attitude and faculty members appreciate his strong work ethic. As Classified Senate president, he has represented the college at leadership institutes and conventions, and presented a successful leadership workshop at Lake Tahoe last summer. Magian Smith is a sincere and honest representation of Butte College excellence.

Christie Boggs not only has a “can do” attitude, she has a “can do a lot” attitude. She is described as capable, organized, and efficient. But what we all also know is that she has a heart for Butte College and has a smile for each and every person she sees. Christie possesses a wealth of knowledge and is always available and willing to share that knowledge with others. Consequently, she serves on many campus committees and is the first name that comes up when information is needed. Christie takes pride in her work and in Butte College – she is our trademark of excellence.

Aaron Thomas is one of those employees none of us can live without—he works as a Network and Computing Specialist. Because of Aaron's innovations, faculty can securely enter grades online and students can use credit cards to pay for classes. His effort for Butte College 's wireless networks has not only provided crucial technology, but he has saved the district thousands of dollars in wireless and design costs. Aaron is the lead support to the many new systems in the LRC building, and has received kudos from faculty and staff for his professionalism and customer service. Thanks to Aaron for an excellent job!

Tom Wallis brought technology to the Butte College Automotive Program - he computerized our budgets, made our classrooms “smart,” set up electronic car service manuals for the Automotive Program, and designed slick promotional flyers and a calendar for the Motorsports Program he helped bring to life. Tom contributed to the design of the proposed new training facility, and facilitated Honda's donation of $40,000 worth of lifts to the new auto labs. Tom is a consummate team player, problem solver, and gentleman – and is now retired from Butte College . His many excellent talents will be missed, but never forgotten.

 

 

This is a picture of Karen Candiff, Dan Keys and Christie Lee, recipient of the 2006 Classified Employee of the Year Award.

 

 

Classified Leadership Institute (CLI)

CLI is an annual two day conference for classifieds put on by California Community Colleges Classified Senates (4CS). The conference usually takes place in June of every year. Its focus is on the important role that classified staff plays in the success of the community college; the positive aspects of classified involvement in participatory (shared) governance, and emphasize improving individual leadership effectiveness. Technology workshops and other activities will include both interactive and information sessions, with ample time for networking and discussion.

Email from Magain Smith to classified employees (PDF)

Scholarship Form(PDF)

Presentation Flyer (PDF)