Frequently Asked Questions
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When and why was the Career Staff Association started?
o The Career Staff Association officially began in 2001 under the name of Career Staff Council.
o After Dr. Shugart’s arrival in 2000, he and Dr. Stan Stone discussed the need for an organization that would
represent the Career Service staff, provide Career staff representation in collegewide committees and Councils,
and provide a direct voice to the upper administration.
What is the Career Staff Association (CSA)?
o The CSA is made up of ALL part-time and full-time Career Service employees at Valencia.
o Each campus/center has a CSA with a Chair, Chair-Elect, and a Secretary or Secretary/Treasurer.
o The purpose of the CSA is to promote the welfare of Career Service employees at Valencia and the College as a
whole, as well as to open lines of communication between Career staff members and the College.
o Regular meetings are held so that CSA officers can work with Career staff members to address business at the
campus level and plan events and activities that encourage personal and professional development.
o CSA officers also serve as members of the Collegewide Career Staff Leadership Association (CW-CSLA).
What is the Collegewide Career Staff Leadership Association (CW-CSLA)?
o The CW-CSLA is comprised of officers from each campus/center CSA.
o The CW-CSLA meets bi-monthly to discuss any collegewide or campus/center business brought forth by CSA
officers, to collaborate on ways to accomplish our goals, and to provide a collective voice for ALL Valencia
Career staff members.
o CW-CSLA members also participate in leadership activities and serve as representatives for ALL Career staff
members on the College Governing Councils and other Committees as requested.
What Committees and Councils does the CSA/CW-CSA have membership on?
o College Operations Council (COC)—Michal Ewing, West Campus
o College Planning Council (CPC)—Donna Deitrick, West Campus
o College Learning Council (CLC)—Kim Adams, DTC
o Calendar & Scheduling Committee
o Diversity Committee
o Grievance Committee—Each campus has its own representative & alternate —
o College Learning Day Planning Committee
o Annual “Big Meeting”
o Kathy Adams Memorial Scholarship Committee
What are the Goals of the CSA/CW-CSLA?
o Address Employee Concerns
o Provide Staff Development Opportunities
o Provide Community Outreach Opportunities
o Raise Awareness Regarding the Career Staff Association
How does the CSA/CW-CSLA provide development opportunities?
o By working with Organizational Development and the Edge
o By participating in the design of Learning Day
o By providing book scholarships for Career employees who are seeking degrees
o By providing on-campus training opportunities
o By presenting Grapevine Awards to deserving individuals who are recognized by co-workers
How does the CSA/CW-CSLA support College Outreach programs?
o Supported collegewide kickoff for the Wellness Program
o Participated in the development of the College Strategic Plan
o Assisted in the planning and execution of Valencia Foundation’s 5K run, Walk, and Roll Campaign
o Helped with the development of the PDP
o Created book scholarships for Career staff employees who are completing their degrees
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What type of Community Service Projects has the CSA/CW-CSLA participated in?
o A Gift for Teaching—donated more than $25,000 in money and school supplies during the past five years
o Osceola Food Pantry—collected food
o Plantation Bay Nursing Home—provided supplies
o DePugh Nursing Home—purchased Karaoke machine, volunteer events, purchased cabinets, etc.
o Habitat for Humanity—assisted with building home in Winter Park
o Coalition for the Homeless—gave Christmas gifts
o Soldiers in Middle East—sent letters and banners, collected toiletries for women soldiers
o Haitian Relief—conducted a clothing drive
o Learning Day—participated in activities to help numerous organizations
o Palm Gardens of Orlando Nursing home—provided picnics, caroling, cards, etc.
What concerns are most expressed by Career Service employees?
o Healthcare costs
o Retirement costs
o PDP that is easier to understand
o Opportunities to participate in events and activities that promote personal and/or professional growth
o More effective communication to Career Service employees
o Collegewide employee recognition program
Why would I want to participate in the CSA?
o Leadership experience
o Networking possibilities
o Personal enrichment and growth
o Looks good on your PDP
o It’s FREE! (free to join, free to participate, and free to discuss with co-workers!)
How can I contact the CSA or CW-CSLA officers?
o The CSA website is http://valenciacollege.edu/careerstaff
o The names and phone extensions for CSA and CW-CSLA officers are listed below.
CW-CSLA
2012 Chair
2012 Chair-Elect
2012 Secretary/Treasurer
CW-CSLA
Kari Makepeace
X3415
Susan Russo
X4870
Michal Ewing
X1612
CJI/HR
Bobbi Willoughby
X8038
Deborah Xavier
X8054
Sharon Mondoro
X8051
DTC
Janice Wood
X3467
Dana Langley Scott
X3312
East Campus
Jorge Valladares
X2308
VACANT
Elvin Cruz-Vargas
X5782
Osceola Campus
Andrew Becker
X4966
Susan Russo
X4870
Kirk Robinson
X4873
West Campus
Jodi Criner
X1523
Donna Deitrick
X5474
Michal Ewing
X1612
Winter Park Campus
Anthony Jansen
X6894
VACANT
Aaron Bergeson
X6874