Yavapai College Staff Association (YCSA)
YCSA is committed to provide selected volunteer representatives on the various district wide committees a voice for policy recommendations and to keep open the lines of communication.
Professional Development Fund Request
Purpose: HR Policy 2.2.5
Participation in professional development activities, and the application of learning, is a responsibility of every employee. Professional development includes a wide variety of activities supported and encouraged by the College to improve skills, knowledge, and behaviors to enhance effectiveness and service to the College community.
Post Conference Evaluation form
Post conference evaluation required within 1 month of travel. Evaluation to include: Name of Conference; Benefit for future attendance; Tools gained from the conference (web links, processes, etc.).
2-Step Fund Request Procedure
This process is effective for professional development until June 30, 2012. Beginning July 1, 2012 professional development funding will no longer go through YCSA.
Effective July 1, 2012: HR policy 2.2.5 Employee Training and Development
The College will engage in planned efforts to help employees maintain required job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors through a combination of methods designed to enhance instruction, institutional effectiveness and the overall culture of the College. Planned efforts for eligible employees may include on-the-job training, in-house classroom or e-learning opportunities, external activities, and Yavapai College tuition waiver benefits. Participation in assigned and/or appropriate training and development activities, and the application of learning, is the responsibility of each employee. Supervisors are responsible for providing appropriate resources and support.
THERE ARE TWO STEPS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO FILE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS:
Step One:
- Email the completed "Request for Funding" PDF form to the YCSA Professional Development Chair (Cathy Gertsch). The "Request for Funding" form is a PDF document on which you can type, save on your computer and email to the YCSA Professional Development Chair. It does not need to contain signatures.
Step Two:
- Inter-office mail your application package to the YCSA Professional Development Chair. The Professional Development Application package consists of:
- The printed "Request for Funding" form with appropriate signatures;
- ORIGINAL "Travel Request" form with appropriate signatures;
- Any fliers, brochures or other materials describing the proposed activity.
FAQ's
- Requests should be submitted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the travel. Late requests will NOT be considered.
- There is currently a funding ceiling of $500 per YCSA member per year.
- If funding is available, second requests are considered only at the end of the fiscal year.
Options for Funding
- Travel to and participation in professional conferences, workshops, expositions seminars, and training.
- Activities related to participation as a member in professional organizations.
- Activities related to advancement/enrichment in a professional discipline.
- Activities related to courses required for certification or licensing.
YCSA Explained
What does YCSA stand for?
YCSA is the acronym for Yavapai College Staff Association.
Who belongs to YCSA?
Membership is open to all full-time and regular part-time staff (please refer to HR policy 2.2.1 – Employee Classification and Status) of Yavapai College to have a voice in YCSA matters. They may vote, serve as officers, and are eligible for various committees.
What is the purpose of YCSA?
YCSA provides a forum for staff to discuss and promote ideas for the well-being of its members.
What do the representatives do?
The elected representatives of the YCSA are meeting to provide organizational Bylaws for members to review and adopt as well as provide tools for staff success through peer mentoring. YCSA has developed a process for distributing Professional Development Funds. Check the website and/or the blackboard site for further information.
When do the representatives meet?
Currently, the representatives are meeting twice an academic year, usually held during Employee Day in the fall and spring. Meetings are run under the general Robert’s Rules of Order according to the adopted Bylaws.
What about Committees and other actions?
YCSA determined at the initial meeting that a standing committee to handle Professional Development Funds was necessary. YCSA has established a process for distributing Professional Development Funds. Check the YCSA home page or the Blackboard site for more information.
The building of this website, which is updated through the Webpage Designer, is another action the members have taken.
Elected Officers FY 2011 - 2012
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Webpage Designer
Alternate Representative
Professional Development Travel Funds Committee
Chair:
Committee Members:
Meeting Minutes
Contact Us
- Jodie Buehler, President
- Prescott campus:
Bldg 31-110 - Telephone (928) 717-7607
- jodie.buehler@yc.edu
- Erin Elsner, Vice President
- Prescott Valley campus:
40-132 - Telephone (928) 717-7984
- erin.elsner@yc.edu
- Joni Westcott, Secretary
- Verde Valley campus
- Telephone (928) 634-6523
- joni.westcott@yc.edu
- Melissa Kramer, Alternate Rep
- Sedona Center for Arts & Tech
- Telephone (928) 649-4276
- melissa.kramer@yc.edu
- Cathy Gertsch, Professional Development
- Prescott campus:
Bldg. 1-207 - Telephone (928) 771-4853
- cathy.gertsch@yc.edu
- Ruth Lillie, Web Design
- Prescott campus:
Bldg 4-225 - Telephone (928) 776-2328
- ruth.lillie@yc.edu