Shasta College Faculty Association (SCFA) Calls for Nominations Spring 2026


Candidate Statements:

VP2:

Alan Spivey

Hello Faculty Association!

I am entering my name for the position of VP#2 in the upcoming election.

I have served the association previously as a member of 3 different contract negotiation teams over a span of 12 years and served as association VP for one term. I have had the honor of representing Part-Time faculty as a member of the Academic Senate for 11 years, and as a representative of ACSS on the Curriculum Committee for 10 years. I represented Shasta College as the voting delegate to the Plenary of the State Academic Senate in the Fall of 2025, and will do so again in the Spring of 2026. I understand that VP 2 is involved with issues of grievances to the contract, and as a member of the negotiating teams I wrote many of the articles in our contract (especially those pertaining to part-time faculty), so I think I have appropriate knowledge of the contract to serve our members effectively. I sincerely hope you will entrust me with this responsibility.

Thank You,

Alan Spivey


JessicaColwell:

I am running for the position of VP 2 to contribute my background in technical precision and objectivity to the management of our contract. As an instructor of Human Anatomy, I am trained to know complex structures inside and out. A major part of my work is taking the often difficult language of my field and translating it into clear, accessible information for my students. I believe this translates directly to the role of VP 2: managing a labor agreement requires that same ability to know the "structures" of our contract and to communicate those details clearly when a dispute arises.

The duties of the VP 2 and Grievance Officer require a methodical, evidence-based approach. My science background allows me to look at a situation with objectivity, analyze the facts, and find a resolution. I intend to bring that same level of scrutiny to our contract, ensuring every grievance is backed by consistency and a precise reading of the text.

To ensure that I am fully prepared for these responsibilities, I have committed to serving as the notetaker for our upcoming negotiations. This will allow me to build a foundational understanding of our contract language as it is developed, providing a direct transition into the role of 'Contract Expert'.

My goal is to provide our members with fair, organized, and objective support, ensuring that the administrative side of our union is handled with the same professionalism I bring to the laboratory and the classroom.

Thank you for your consideration!


Jessica Colwell


Treasurer:

Below is my statement for candidacy for Faculty Association Treasurer:

Dear Colleagues,

 

I am running for the Faculty Association Treasurer.  It would be a pleasure to serve on the board for the Faculty Association. This past year, I have been the Part-Time Faculty Association Representative. During this year, I attended the CTA Conference in Las Vegas and attended many of the FA meetings. I believe supporting faculty is key to maintaining a strong institution that educates and supports students.

 

I am the Student Learning Coordinator for Shasta College. In this role, I have had the opportunity to work with many faculty to ensure academic integrity and success within each department.

 

I have over ten years of experience teaching in the English Department. I have taught English C1000, English 1B, English 1C, Creative Writing, and I have also taught several sections of English as a Second Language. Teaching such various content has enabled me to work with diverse students at Shasta College.

 

Furthermore, I am the Treasurer for Shasta High School Sports Booster. In this role, I am responsible for maintaining all the Sports Booster’s financial records. I am required to reconcile financial accounts every month.

 

If elected Treasurer, I will focus on responsible financial stewardship, transparency, and clear communication about how Faculty Association resources are managed. As part-time faculty, I am seeking opportunities to share my talents with the college and our students. It would be an honor to serve in this role and contribute to the continued strength of the Shasta College Faculty Association.

 

Thank you,

Kimberly Carlson


2026 Positions and Release Time:

(All compensation can be negotiated each year).

Nominations are being sought for the following officer positions (2-year terms):

President

Vice President 2

Treasurer


Officer Election timeline:

March - April: Nominations and Candidate Statements Received.

Candidates for consideration can be self-nominated. Statements can be as simple as one paragraph stating your interest in the position.

April - May: Candidate Statements Reviewed/Voting Begins (Survey Monkey)

May: New Officers Announced

June 1st: Officers begin serving Duties of the positions: (source: Bylaws of the Faculty Association)

Officers shall regularly attend Executive Board and Representative Council meetings and assist with the administration of Association-related business.

President:

G. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association and its policy advocate. The President shall, subject to other provisions of these Bylaws:

1. Preside at all meetings of the Association, the Representative Council, and the Executive Board. If the President cannot preside over a scheduled meeting, the President will arrange for one of the Vice-Presidents to preside in their absence;

2. Prepare the agenda for the meetings of the Association, the Representative Council, and the Executive Board;

3. Be the official spokesperson for the Association;

4. Meet regularly with district leadership, along with another member of the Representative Council, to inform/alert them of faculty issues and concerns;

5. Adhere to the governance documents of the Association, CCA, CTA, and NEA;

6. Appoint all chairpersons and members of all standing committees by September 15 of each academic year, with the approval of the Executive Board;

7. Appoint the chairperson and members of the Bargaining Team by September 15 of each academic year, with the approval of the Executive Board;

8. Call meetings of the Association, the Representative Council, and the Executive Board;

9. Propose the procedures for grievance processing for ratification by the Executive Board and the Representative Council;

10. Attend meetings of the Service Center Council of which the Association is a part;

11. Suggest policies, plans and activities for the Association and be held responsible for the progress and work of the Association; 12. Represent the Association at Board meetings of the District;

13. Attend campus shared governance meetings, as needed, and be familiar with District activities and actions;

14. Attend other CCA/CTA/NEA meetings as recommended by the Representative Council; and

15. Order the payment of funds as necessary. (as outlined in the CTA Treasurer’s Handbook).

Vice President 2:

I. The Vice-President 2 shall:

1. Serve as an additional assistant to the President in all duties of the President;

2. Assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President and the Vice President 1;

3. Be well-versed in the interpretation and application of the provisions of the labor agreement and advise members and representatives of such;

and 4. Serve as grievance officer, including:

a. serve as the contract expert and respond to inquiries related to clarification and application of labor agreement provisions;

b. coordinate the association’s grievance program and assist members in processing grievances;

c. inform the Executive Board and Representative Council of all grievances requested and filed and provide updates on the status of filed grievances;

d. make recommendations to the Representative Council regarding the submission of grievances to arbitration;

e. consult with the Bargaining Team regarding prior grievances and propose modified contract language; and

f. record and maintain a record of all interventions, grievance requests, and arbitration requests and resolutions, and provide summary reports to the Representative Council.

Treasurer:

K. The Treasurer shall:

1. Receive all funds belonging to the Association and be responsible for their safekeeping and accounting;

2. Pay out such funds upon orders of the President (as outlined in the CTA Treasurer’s Handbook);

3. Provide a written financial report for each regular meeting of the Representative Council and the Executive Board;

4. Be responsible for conducting an annual audit of the books of the Association and distributing a summary of this audit to the membership at the end of each academic year;

5. Coordinate social events and activities to build community among members, including the development of a budget and securing of materials and vendors, with support from members; and

6. Be responsible for submitting membership and financial reports to CTA, NEA, and other agencies, as required by law.