The Classified Council serves as an advisory group to the CSN President and is concerned with matters of Classified employee relations. It provides a forum for Classified employee suggestions, questions, or concerns. The Classified Council receives, considers, and makes recommendations on policies and procedures and provides a means of communication and dissemination of information to Classified employees of the College.
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Classified Employee of the Month (CEOM)
The Council consists of representatives who are apportioned by campus, with one representative for every 26 classified employees.
Officers
President: Joshua Rushing
Vice President: Lucia Peterson
Secretary: Flor Maria Macias
Treasurer: Tracy D'Ambrosia
NSHE Classified Council Representative: Shuntel Owens Rogers
Media Coordinator: Flor Maria Macias
Representatives
Charleston Campus
Darius Swinton
Erna Chakhnazarian
Lucia Peterson
Tracy D’Ambrosia
Henderson Campus
Joshua Rushing
Sarah Tartaglia
North Las Vegas Campus
Flor Maria Macias
Shuntel Owens Rogers
Sonia King
Summerlin High Tech Center
Fatima Nuval
Western High Tech Center
Classified Council meets from 2-4 pm, the 4th Thursday of every month via Teams, unless otherwise noted. Invitation link to attend the meetings is included in the monthly meeting agenda email sent by the Classified Council secretary.
Some of our past events include Boo-Grams, Valentine-Grams, the Classified Council Calendar for the Angel Program, Classified Employee Appreciation Luncheon, and bake sales.
Meeting Schedule
January 25, 2024
February 22, 2024
March 28, 2024
April 25. 2024
May TBD
Upcoming Important Dates and Events
April 17, 2024 - Bake and Craft Sale, 10 am- 2 pm (More details can be found in flyer sent by Classified Council.)
May 6-10, 2024 - Classified Employee Appreciation Week
May - June 2024 - Classified Council Representative Elections
July 1, 2024 - New representative terms begin
July 17-19, 2024 - Classified Professional Development Days
Any classified employee may submit written, proposed amendment(s) to the Bylaws to a Council representative. This proposal will become an action item at the next scheduled Council meeting.
The Classified Council consists of elected representatives on each campus who meet monthly to discuss and collaborate with all Classified employees regarding the work climate, shared governance, and other related topics. The Classified Council hosts several events throughout the year in benefit of Classified employees to enhance moral and encourage professional development.
Representative Responsibilities:
Attend required meetings and events.
Maintain a line of communication with Classified employees.
When needed sit on committees that require Classified representation.
Representative elections run from May- June, with elected representatives terms being 2 years. Terms go from July 1- June 30.
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The purpose of the Classified Employee of the Month Award is to recognize exceptional classified employees who stand out among the many employees that consistently perform at a high level. The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200.00, a certificate, a designated parking spot, and be recognized on a plaque at all three (3) campuses.
Qualifications for Nominees
Must be a CSN classified employee for at least one (1) year.
Must not have won the award within a 36-month period.
If you would like to nominate someone for Classified Employee of the Month, please submit the nomination form to Classified Council Vice President, Lucia Peterson via email or interoffice mail by the 10th of the month.
Nominees that are not selected as the CEOM, will be considered for 2 additional months.
August - Suzanna Sardarian, Centers for Academic Success
September - Larry Pilon, Recruitment and College Connections
October - Willene Wadkins, Switch board
November - Alexander Aceves Gaona, Financial Aid Office
December - Simone Smith, First Year Experience
Spring 2024
January - Michael Canada, Facilities
Classified Employee of the Month for January 2024
Congratulations to Michael Canada, Maintenance Repair Specialist at our Henderson campus, for being nominated and awarded CEOM for January 2024. Classified Council thanks you for all your hard work.
