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.
Through the myYC portal, you can join in on discussions of general topics and take advantage of professional development opportunities. Just log in today!
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.).
There are two steps that must be completed in order to file for professional development funds:
YCSA is the acronym for Yavapai College Staff Association.
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.
YCSA provides a forum for staff to discuss and promote ideas for the well-being of its members.
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.
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.
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.