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Santa Monica CollegeNew Hire

Orientation

Prepared by:

Office of Human Resources2714 Pico Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA 90405

(310) 434-4415

C h a n g i n g L i v e s i n t h e G l o b a l C o m m u n i t y t h r o u g h E x c e l l e n c e i n E d u c a t i o n

V I S I O N

Santa Monica College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, or disability in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

Opportunity

Focus

C h a l l e n g e

© 2016 Santa Monica Community College District

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INTRODUCTION TO SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

The Community College System

SMC History

SMC Vision, Mission and Goals

SMC Culture

Shared Governance at SMC

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View of Palisades Cliffs , Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Ocean

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THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

The Board of Governors and the Chancellor’s Office were created by legislation passed in 1967 (prior, community colleges fell under the guidance of the State Board of Education).

Today, it is the largest system of higher education in the world and enrolls more than 2.1 million students attending 113 colleges.

3View of Quad on Main Campus

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THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

Board of Governors http://www.cccco.edu/

Provides guidance for 72 districts and 113 colleges

Responsible for allocating state funding to the colleges and districts

17 member board appointed by the state’s Governor

Selects a Chancellor for the system who brings recommendations to the Board which has the authority to develop and implement policy for the colleges

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THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

The Chancellor’s Office

The administrative branch of the CCC system is located in Sacramento:

• California Community CollegesChancellor's Office1102 Q Street, 4th FloorSacramento, CA 95811916.445.8752

Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley(effective Dec. 19, 2016)

http://www.cccco.edu/

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THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

The Chancellor’s Office continued…

Includes 10 major divisions • Academic Affairs • Economic Development and Workforce Planning

Finance and Facilities Planning • Human Resources • Internal Operations • Legal Affairs • Governmental Relations • Student Services• Strategic Planning and Communications • Technology, Research and Information Systems

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE HISTORY

SMC Facts

Founded in 1929 as Santa Monica Junior College

Began with 153 students and 8 faculty members in 3 classrooms on an upper floor at Santa Monica High School (SAMOHI)

The Long Beach Earthquake of 1933rocked the College out of it’s home at SAMOHI and into a temporary tent city with wood floors and canvas roofs, and rain buckets to catch water when it rained!

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The Original Site of Santa Monica Junior College, c. 1929

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE HISTORY

SMC Facts, continued…

In 1940, Santa Monica Board of Education approved the purchase of a site along Pearl Street between 14th and 19th Streets for $26,400

It would be another 12 years before SMC took up residence in its new, permanent location

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE HISTORY

1945 - The College changed its name to Santa Monica City College

KCRW (89.9 FM)– Community Radio Workshop was established in order to teach broadcasting to returning servicemen - KCRW was born

1948 - Corsair Stadium was first facility to open

1952 - Classes commence at the new main campus

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Main College Campus, c. 1950’s

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE HISTORY

1971- Santa Monica City College dropped the “City” andbecame Santa Monica “Community” College –reflecting the broader involvement of the Collegewith Los Angeles

1975 - Emeritus College opened to serve the Santa Monica senior citizen population

1976 – SMC separated from Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and became Santa Monica Community College District

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE HISTORY

1979 - SMC earned the distinction of being the #1 transfer College for UCLA

2013 - SMC is #1 for third consecutive year in transferring African American and Latino students to the University of California

2015 - Baccalaureate Program for Interaction Design approved for SMC

2016 – 25 years as the #1 in Transfers to the University of California, USC and LMU

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE HISTORY

The Academy of Entertainment & Technology (AET) opened in 1997

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The new state-of-the-art Science building opened in 1999 as well as the Library in 2002, both following the Northridge Earthquake Santa Monica College Library

The Airport Arts Campus at Santa Monica Airport opened in 2001

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE HISTORY

The Bundy Campus opened in 2008

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Bundy Campus, located on Bundy Drive next to Santa Monica Airport

The Swim Center, operated by the City of Santa Monica, was added in 2002

The Broad Stage, showcasing international talent, opened at the SMC Performing Arts Center in 2008

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE TODAY

Beyond the Main Campus, primarily bounded by Pico Boulevard, 20th Street, Pearl Street and 16th Street, SMC has 5 satellite campuses as well as an Administration Office.

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE TODAY

Enrollment is approximately 33,000 students drawn from the entire Los Angeles metropolitan region

More than 80 fields of study

SMC Employee Statistics as of Fall 2015:

Administrators 50Classified Managers 42

Confidential Confidential Support 6Classified Support 466Full-time Faculty 330Part-time Faculty 1,095

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE TODAY & TOMORROW

SMC is a leader in sustainability both on campus and as a global goal. All new buildings scheduled for completion in the next decade

encompass a variety of sustainability technologies

SMC Performing Arts Center & Music Academy, Proposed Addition in Progress

Proposed Design for the Media-Technology Complex at the Academy of Entertainment

Technology – in Progress

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Proposed Student Services Building at Pico and 20th

IT Relocation with integrated cooling systems – Opened 2014

AT SMC, sustainability also includes•Organic Learning Garden•Recycling & Resource Management•Transportation•Zero Waste Events

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE VISION, MISSION, & GOALS

Changing Lives in the Global Community Through Excellence in Education

VISION

Santa Monica College will be a leader and innovator in learning and achievement. Asa community committed to open dialog and the free exchange of ideas, Santa MonicaCollege will foster its core values: knowledge, intellectual inquiry, research-basedplanning and evaluation, academic integrity, ethical behavior, democratic processes,communication and collegiality, global awareness, and sustainability.

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE VISION, MISSION, & GOALS

Changing Lives in the Global Community Through Excellence in Education

MISSION

Santa Monica College provides a safe and inclusive learning environment thatencourages personal and intellectual exploration, and challenges and supports studentsin achieving their educational goals. Students learn to contribute to the global communityas they develop an understanding of their relationship to diverse social, cultural, political,economic, technological, and natural environments. The College recognizes the criticalimportance of each individual's contribution to the achievement of this mission.

Santa Monica College provides open and affordable access to high quality associatedegree and certificate of achievement programs and participates in partnerships withother colleges and universities to facilitate access to baccalaureate and higher degrees.The College’s programs and services assist students in the development of skills neededto succeed in college, prepare students for careers and transfer, and nurture a lifetimecommitment to learning.

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE VISION, MISSION, & GOALS

Changing Lives in the Global Community Through Excellence in Education

GOALS

To fulfill this mission, Santa Monica College has identified the following Institutional Learning Outcomes and supporting goals.

Institutional Learning Outcomes : Santa Monica College students will acquire the self-confidence and self-discipline to

pursue their intellectual curiosities with integrity in both their personal and professional lives.

Obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to access, evaluate, and interpret ideas, images, and information critically in order to communicate effectively, reach conclusions, and solve problems.

Respect the inter-relatedness of the global environment, engage with diverse peoples, acknowledge the significance of their daily actions relative to broader issues and events.

Take responsibility for their own impact on the earth by living a sustainable and ethical life style.

Demonstrate a level of engagement in the subject matter that enables and motivates the integration of acquired knowledge and skills beyond the classroom.

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE VISION, MISSION, & GOALS

Changing Lives in the Global Community Through Excellence in Education

GOALS, continued…

Supporting Goals: Innovative and Responsive Academic Environment Supportive Learning Environment Stable Fiscal Environment Sustainable Physical Environment Supportive Collegial Environment

See Vision, Mission, and Goals on the SMC Administration & College Governance website for complete language.

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Santa Monica College is nestled within one of the most diverse regions of our country. The student body reflects this diversity on a global scale. SMC is committed to ensuring that its employees reflect the diversity of its student body and the communities served by this unique Community College. To that end, we are focused on creating an environment that recognizes and welcomes all members of the college community. The Board of Trustees supports efforts initiated by the Human Resources and Personnel Commission Offices to ensure equitable and responsible hiring processes and practices.

Diversity Report 2014-2015October 1, 2015

http://www.smc.edu/HumanResources/HumanResourcesDepartment/Documents/Reports%20and%20Presentations/Diversity%20Report/SMC_Diversity_Report_2014-2015_FINAL_%2810.05.2015%29.pdf

Santa Monica College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military status, medical condition or disability in accordance with Federal, state and local regulations.

Board Policy 3120 Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in EmploymentBoard Policy 3121 DiversityBoard Policy 3122 Sexual MisconductBoard Policy 3123 Sexual HarassmentBoard Policy 3124 Workplace and Campus Violence

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ASSAULT

It is unlawful to harass a person because of thatperson’s sex. Harassment can include “sexualharassment” or unwelcome sexual advances, requestsfor sexual favors, and other verbal or physicalharassment of a sexual nature.

Source: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/sexual_harassment.cfm

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Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual assault/misconduct, is a form ofsexual discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Sexual assault refers to physicalsexual acts such as unwanted touching, kissing, sexual coercion and rapeperpetrated against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of givingconsent due to drug or alcohol usage, intellectual or other disability.

Any sexual violence or physical abuse occurring on SMC property, or at an SMCactivity or event, is a VIOLATION of District policies and regulations.

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WHAT IS UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION & SEXUAL HARASSMENT?

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Conduct that denies or limits a person’s fulland equal access to participate in, or benefitfrom education and/or employment programs,services or activities because of decisionsmade on the basis of that person’s protectedstatus.

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Protected Status

Protected Status are:

Age (40 and over) Martial Status

Ancestry Medical Condition

Citizenship Status National Origin

Color Pregnancy

Disability-Mental/Physical Race

Economic Status Religion

Ethnic group identification Sex/Sexual Orientation

Gender, Transgender Veteran Status

Protected Status = Members of a particular group covered by state or federal anti-discrimination laws.

Title 5, Division 6, §59300 et seq. “…no person in the State of California shall, in whole or in part, on the basis of ethnic groupidentification, national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability, or on the basisof these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, beunlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that isadministered by, funded directly by, or that receives any financial assistance from, the Chancellor or Board of Governors of the CaliforniaCommunity Colleges.” Source: http://bit.ly/1GPEHrn

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE CULTURE

Student Success

Quality faculty

Hard working, dedicated support staff

Collaboration is important

Long term faculty and staff

Reflects diversity of LA metropolitan area

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Board of Trustees SMC is governed by a 7-member Board of Trustees

• Elected to 4-year terms by voters in the District • In addition, a Student Trustee elected by SMC students serves a 1- year

term

Dr. Louise Jaffe, Chair Dr. Andrew Walzer, Dr. Susan Aminoff Dr. Nancy Greenstein Vice-Chair

Dr. Margaret Quinones-Perez Barry Snell Rob Rader Laura ZwickerStudent Trustee 2016-2017

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Administration & College Governance

Senior Staff Superintendent/President

• Dr. Katharine E. Jeffery

Kathryn E. Jeffery, PhD, was appointed to the position of Superintendent and President of Santa Monica College (SMC)in November 2015, and took office as CEO of California’s leading transfer institution in February 2016. Dr. Jeffery comes to SMC after serving nearly eight years as president of Sacramento City College (SCC).

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Senior Administrators: The Area Vice Presidents

Don Girard – Sr. Director Bob Isomoto Teresita RodriguezGov’t Relations/Inst’l Com. Business/Administration Enrollment Development

Georgia Lorenz Marcia Wade Mike Tuitasi Academic Affairs Human Resources Student Affairs

Campus Counsel Robert Myers

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PARTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE

Established through Assembly Bill 1725 in 1988

Dynamic and cooperative interaction among the administration, faculty, staff, and students that facilitates collaborative decision making

Based on open communication and consensus building

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PARTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE

SMC District Planning and Advisory Council (DPAC) Sub-committees- Budget, College Services, Facilities, HR,

Technology

Academic Senate Joint Committees Career Technical Education Curriculum Distance Education Environmental Affairs Information Services Personnel Policies Professional Development Program Review Sabbaticals/Fellowships Student Affairs Student Learning Outcomeshttp://www.smc.edu/ACG/DistrictPlanningPolicies/Pages/District-Planning-and-Advisory-Council--

-DPAC.aspx

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Academic Senate Fran Chandler, President Eve Adler – Past President

What is Santa Monica College Academic Senate? The SMC's Academic Senate is an organization whose primary function is to

make recommendations to the administration of the college and to the governing board with respect to academic and professional matters. The Academic Senate consists of elected faculty and has primary responsibility in matters related to the curriculum and general academic policy, and works closely with the administration in other areas of college life.

http://www.smc.edu/ACG/AcademicSenate/Pages/default.aspx

A list of current Department Chairs can be found at:http://www.smc.edu/ACG/AcademicSenate/Pages/default.aspx

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Faculty Association President Peter Morse Chief Negotiator Matt Hotsinpiller Vice President Howard Stahl Treasurer Kym McBride Recording Secretary Kevin Menton

What is the Santa Monica College Faculty Association?http://www.smcfa.org/The SMC Faculty Association advances the general welfare of faculty

as the exclusive bargaining representative of all part-time and full-time faculty in matters relating to employment conditions and employer-employee relations and grievances, including but not limited to, wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Agreement between Santa Monica College Faculty Association & Santa Monica Community College District

http://www.smc.edu/HumanResources/HumanResourcesDepartment/Pages/SMC-Faculty-Association-Agreement-and-Documents-of-Interest.aspx

http://www.smcfa.org/

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Management Association

The Management Association is a professional organization chartered topromote the success and development of all managers, administrators andconfidential employees.

• The association sponsors professional developmentworkshops, recognizes excellence in our ranks, andfacilitates ways that we can give back to the communitythrough such volunteer efforts as local beach cleanups.We also serve as a social and networking organization.

• Chris Bonvenuto President (2016-2017)

http://www.smc.edu/ACG/ManagementAssociation/Pages/Who-We-Are.aspx

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

California Schools Employee Association, Local 36 (CSEA)

President Robert Villanueva 1st Vice President Connie Lemke 2nd Vice President Maria Bonin Recording Secretary Kennisha Green Corresponding Secretary Nilofar Ghasami Treasurer LeRoy Lauer Chief Union Steward Lee Peterson Parliamentarian Miguel Reyes

Agreement between Santa Monica Community College District & California Schools Employee Association, Chapter 36

http://www.smc.edu/HumanResources/HumanResourcesDepartment/Pages/SMC-CSEA-Agreement-and-Documents-of-Interest.aspx

http://www.smc.edu/ACG/CSEAChapter36/Pages/default.aspx

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

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President Ruben CadenaVice President Albert EcheverriaTreasurer/Secretary Mike Champagne

Police Officers’ Association

Click on the following link for the SMC-Police Officers’ Association Agreement & Documents of Interest:http://www.smc.edu/HumanResources/HumanResourcesDepartment/Pages/SMC-Police-Officers%27-Association.aspx

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Personnel Commission

The Commissioners are responsible for guaranteeing thatemployment, retention and promotion for all Classifiedemployees are based on Merit System principles.

The Personnel Commission is a five-member, independentbody. It is the mainstay of the Merit System. Commissionersare private citizens who must be known adherents to the merit principle.Commissioners are appointed for staggered three-year terms, and may bereappointed upon their showing a continued interest and support of MeritSystem principles and practices.

Two Commissioners are appointed by the Board of Trustees, two are appointedby the Classified employees through their exclusive representative, CSEA(California School Employees Association). The fifth Commissioner is appointedby the other four Commissioners.

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Merit Rules

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Personnel Commission 2013-2014

Dr. Joseph Metoyer, Jr. , Chair Joy O. Abbott, Vice Chair

Barbara Greenstein Deborah Jansen Lawrence E. Leone

Carol, Long, - Director, Personnel Commissionhttp://www.smc.edu/HumanResources/PersonnelCommission/Pages/default.aspx

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Founded in 1956, the Santa Monica College Foundation is a separate, non-profit, tax-exempt organization (501(c)3). It is through this vehicle that private, tax-deductible donations are made for the benefit of Santa Monica College.

According to the guidelines of the Network of California Community Colleges, community college foundations exist to meet the following needs: generate additional funding for the college; “friendraise”; provide community leaders with opportunities to participate in college activities; enhance the image of the college and increase its prestige and visibility.

Officers: Paul W. Hosch, Chair Deanna Hansen, Vice Chair Frank Stiefel, Secretary

http://santamonicacollegefoundation.org/index.php

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WHO’S WHO AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Santa Monica College Police Department (Campus Police)

To report an emergency call 310-434-4300 or dial 911 After 3pm, use yellow call box on west side of office for

assistance

Johnnie Adams, Chief of PoliceCampus Security, Law Enforcement, Parking & Emergency PreparednessHealth Services Center

• Captain Raymond Bottenfield• Sgt. Jere Romano, Shift Supervisor• Sgt. Mark Kessler, Shift Supervisor

Location: 1718 Pearl Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405Hours of Operation: 7am-3pm, Monday –Friday

Office Services:Employee Finger Printing Employee Key requests and pick upLost & Found PropertyParking information Parking citation information - administrative review forms

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Johnnie AdamsChief of Police

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Office of Human Resources

Benefits Health & Benefit Plans Retirement Tax Sheltered Annuities Vacation & Sick Time Benefits

Employee & Labor Relations (EEO) Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints/Grievances Resources for Managers & Administrators

Employment – Academic Administrators & Faculty

Professional Development

Training for all employee groups

See the HR Website for more information:http://www.smc.edu/HumanResources/HumanResourcesDepartment/Pages/default.aspx

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Location: 2714 Pico Blvd., 2nd FloorSanta Monica, CA 90405

Hours of Operation: 8am-5pm, Monday – Friday

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Human Resources Staff Directory

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Staff Name/Position Telephone Email

Human Resources Senior Management Team

Marcia M. WadeVice President

310-434-4415 [email protected]

Sherri Lee-LewisDean

Academic Recruitment; Classified and Academic EmploymentOperations & Systems

310-434-4419 [email protected]

Tre’Shawn Hall-BakerDirector-Human Resources

EEO & Labor RelationsProfessional Development

310-434-4170 [email protected]

Lisa WinterCompliance Administrator/Title IX Coordinator

310-434-4225 [email protected]

Administrative Support

Laurie B. HeymanAdministrative Assistant III-Confidential

Assistant to the Vice President

310-434-4987 [email protected]

Katie ColimitrasAdministrative Assistant IIHuman Resources Staff Support

310-434-4643 [email protected]

Eugene RamosAdministrative Clerk

310-434-4418 [email protected]

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Human Resources Staff Directory

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Staff Name/Position Telephone Email

Benefits Team

Heather MemarianEmployee Benefits Coordinator

310-434-4205 [email protected]

Alysha LaScalzaEmployee Benefits Specialist

310-434-4523 [email protected]

Lugina RogersHuman Resources Analyst-Leaves & Benefits

310-434-4060 [email protected]

Employee & Labor Relations

Gloria ChavezHuman Resources Analyst

310-434-4991 [email protected]

Flavio Medina-MartinHuman Resources Analyst-Employment &Labor Relations

310-434-4303 [email protected]

Operations & Systems

Delia Padilla-AcostaHuman Resources Technician

310-434-4417 [email protected]

Erica PetersHuman Resources Specialist

310-434-4986 [email protected]

Stephanie LeaHuman Resources Specialist

310-434-4881 [email protected]

Debra WilloughbyHuman Resources Specialist

310-434-4760 [email protected]

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE DEPARTMENTS

Academic Affairs

Student Affairs

Business/Administration

Enrollment Development

Human Resources

Campus Counsel

Governmental Relations/Institutional Communication

Information Technology

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Questions?

SMC has many resources. If you have questions pertaining to anything

not covered in this orientation, you may contact those departments

and/or staff mentioned in this document.

SMC’s Staff Directory

District Calendar

Diversity Report

Faculty Handbook

Professional Ethics & Responsibilities

Student Affairs (Goals, Objectives, Conduct, etc.)

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