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District Staff Senate

The District Staff Senate (DSS) supports the District Support Offices (DSO) and is a member of the Executive Staff Senate (ESS) of the Alamo Colleges. It shares the mission and purpose stated in the ESS constitution.

Purpose

  • To represent the concerns of classified, professional, part-time, and temporary staff to Alamo Colleges administrators.
  • To address issues that concern the job welfare and job environment of all staff.
  • To serve as a communications link among staff, faculty, and administrators.
  • To conduct studies or surveys regarding matters of concern, as suggested or required.
  • To promote activities conducive to the professional development of all staff.
  • To provide input to the Alamo Colleges policy, budget rules, and regulations for the benefit of staff.

Constitution & Bylaws

 

 

 

 

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Join District Staff Senate

The Senate’s primary responsibility is to give voice to the collective interests and concerns of all Alamo Colleges District staff employees. We advocate for career advancement, job welfare, and the overall working environment of all staff.

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Distinguished Employee Award

The Distinguished Employee Award celebrates colleagues who exemplify the Alamo Colleges District Values and honors those who turn good into great. Nominate a fellow DSO employee today!

Nomination Form

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Events

District Staff Senate coordinates and engages in a variety of events throughout the year. Several events are annual events hosted by District Staff Senate in addition to fundraising and volunteer efforts.

District Staff Senators

President:

Yolanda Crooms
Enterprise Reporting
ycrooms@alamo.edu
Vice President:

Ruth Pecina
Alamo Colleges Police
rpecina11@alamo.edu
Treasurer:

Christina Cortez
ACD Welcome Center rpecina11@alamo.edu
 
Secretary:

Franchesca Velten
Development
cgarza353@alamo.edu
Parliamentarian:

Amber Logan
Alamo Colleges Police
alogan@alamo.edu
Communications Chair:

Lisa Garcia
Employee Communications
knickas@alamo.edu
Gabriel Mendiola
fvelten@alamo.edu
David Ardin
ebreuer2@alamo.edu
Joseph Vidaurri
jvidaurri@alamo.edu

Richard Terrell
rterrell3@alamo.edu