Classified and Management PD Committee
Members 2026-27
Chairs
Tri-Chair for Management: Eden Andom
Tri-Chair for Classified: Sarah Salas
Tri-Chair for Classified: Liliana Oropeza
Voting Members
Classified Staff (appointed by SAC President):
SAC: Shawn Thor
SCE: Sarah Salas
SCE/SAC: Lithia Williams
SAC: Liliana Oropeza
Administrators (appointed by SAC President):
SAC: Marvin Gabut, Director of Distance Education/Special Programs and Academic Affairs
SAC: Jennifer De La Rosa, Dean of Student Development and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
SCE: Jennifer Hoeger, Associate Dean, Instruction and Student Services
Advisory Members
Faculty (appointed by SAC Academic Senate):
SAC Full-time: Susan Hoang, SAC Interim Faculty PD Coordinator
SCE Full-time: Merari Weber, SCE Faculty PD Coordinator
Students (appointed by ASG):
SAC: Kassiah Velasquez
Classified & Management Professional Learning Committee Meeting
Purpose
Meeting Frequency
The Classified Professional Learning Subcommittee meets at least twice per semester or as needed. Email Shawn Thor at Thor_Shawn@rsccd.edu for details to the next Classified Professional Learning Subcommittee meeting.Charge
The Classified Professional Learning Subcommittee maintains, upholds and supports the following goals of the Professional Learning Committee:
- Inspires colleagues to grow professionally by building community and removing departmental barriers and silos including providing space and time for thoughtful discussion.
- Provides training and opportunities to anticipate and meet the ever-changing needs of our students and community.
- Collaborates with all college departments to support the development and implementation of Guided Pathways while increasing equity minded attitudes and practices.
- Supports employees in their career and academic advancement.
- Recognize outstanding service and dedication.
- Promotes an environment of learning, research, teamwork, communication and positive employee morale.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, local requirements and accrediting body standards regarding Professional Learning policies and procedures as it pertains to Classified Professionals.
- Adheres to California Community College Chancellor’s Office guidelines for flexible calendar programs under Title 5 that relate to Classified Professionals.
Procedures
Membership
- SAC Classified Representatives
- SCE Classified Representatives
- The Classified and Management Professional Development Committee
Purpose
The Management Professional Learning Subcommittee provides feedback, ideas, agenda items, and support to the Classified and Management Professional Learning Committee in the planning, developing, offering, and evaluating of professional learning activities for the college community, and more specifically, for management members.
Meeting Frequency
The Management Professional Learning Subcommittee will meet at least twice per semester or as needed. Email Eden Andom, at andom_eden@sac.edu, for details to the next Management Professional Learning Subcommittee meeting.
Charge
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Inspires colleagues to grow professionally by building community and removing departmental barriers and silos including providing space and time for thoughtful discussion.
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Provides training and opportunities to anticipate and meet the ever-changing needs of the college’s students and community.
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Collaborates with all college departments to support the development and implementation of Guided Pathways while increasing equity minded attitudes and practices.
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Supports employees in their career and academic advancement.
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Recognize outstanding service and dedication.
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Promotes an environment of learning, teamwork, communication and positive employee morale.
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Maintains compliance with federal, state, local requirements and accrediting body standards regarding Professional Learning policies and procedures as it pertains to managers.
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Adheres to California Community College Chancellor’s Office guidelines for flexible calendar programs under Title 5 that relate to Managers.
Procedures
The Management Professional Learning Subcommittee is facilitated by the Classiified and Management Professional Learning Administrator.
Membership
Any person regularly employed by Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) in a management position whose primary office is located at SAC, School of Continuing Education or Criminal Justice Academy shall be eligible for regular membership in this organization.
Members:
- 4-6 Departmental Management Representatives from SAC and SCE campuses
- Classified Professional Learning Subcommittee