Mission

  1. We are the voice of the Yavapai College staff.
  2. We strive to enhance the work experience for YC staff.
  3. We promote professional development.

Vision

We foster unity and a sense of identity among the YC staff, and advance college-wide collaboration and communication.

Values

  • Collaboration: Working authentically together while encouraging diverse expertise, perspectives and ideas.
  • Open Communication: Creating an environment of trust and shared governance.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrating reliability, accountability, competence, ethics, and effective communication.
  • Respect: Recognizing each other’s worth, values, abilities, beliefs, and personalities.
  • Support: Building an environment where effective teamwork, morale, relationships, and productivity can thrive.

YCSA Leadership

Executive Board, College Council representatives, and committee chairs.

Executive Board

Heather Knowles

President

Heather Knowles

heather.knowles@yc.edu

Vice President

Sarah Southwick

sarah.southwick@yc.edu

Layla Tenney

Secretary

Layla Tenney

layla.tenney@yc.edu

Susanne Baker

Treasurer

Susanne Baker

susanne.baker@yc.edu

Julie Galgano

Past President / Board Mentor

Julie Galgano

julie.galgano@yc.edu

College Council Representatives

Leslie Sparkman-Winsor

College Council

Leslie Sparkman-Winsor

leslie.sparkman-winsor@yc.edu

Bobbi Evans

College Council

Bobbi Evans

bobbi.evans@yc.edu

Thomas Eastlack

College Council

Thomas Eastlack

thomas.eastlack@yc.edu

Committee Chairs

Shannon Johns

Awards

Shannon Johns

shannon.johns@yc.edu

Katherine Anderson

Communications

Brittney Hollar

brittney.hollar@yc.edu

Julie Galgano

Events

Julie Galgano

julie.galgano@yc.edu

Shelly Gilliam

Professional Growth

Shelly Gilliam

shelly.gilliam@yc.edu

Upcoming YCSA Board Meetings

Zoom meeting link

Agendas and Meeting Minutes

YCSA will meet at least once per semester, customarily on a Yavapai College Convocation Day.

Older minutes are archived. Please email ycsa@yc.edu with any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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, as defined by HR policy 2.2.1, Employee Classification and Status, of Yavapai College. Members 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 YCSA provide organizational bylaws for members to review and adopt, and provide tools for staff success through peer mentoring.

When do the representatives meet?
Currently, representatives meet twice an academic year, usually during Employee Day in the fall and spring. Meetings are run under Robert’s Rules of Order according to the adopted bylaws.

What about committees and other actions?
YCSA assists with planning and supporting First Friday Training Sessions. Welcoming new employees is also an area of support provided by YCSA.

Employee Peer-to-Peer Recognition Awards

Would you like to recognize a peer for going above and beyond the call of duty?

It does not take long, and a simple “I appreciate you” is usually enough to brighten someone’s day.

This is open to all employees, full-time and part-time. Let’s celebrate the hard work and dedication our employees give every day.

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