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Contract & Pay Grids

4Cs Contract (updated 06-11-19)

Document Outlining Changes from Previously Posted Contract (6/11/19)

Part Timers Contract

Pay Grids & Additional Information: FY 2017-2021 FY17-21 Faculty Grids

Pay Grids: FY2014-2016

Pay Grids: FY2012-2013

Part-Timers

Sign Up for the Part-time Lecturers Pool (for part-time faculty who have taught at least 24 credits at a CT community College)

Q & A about the Part-time Lecturers Pool (PTL Pool)

Collective Bargaining Agreement and Rates of Pay

4Cs Part-Timers Guide (an overview of your rights and benefits)

Professional Development Funds for Part-Timers (college info on how to access funds)

Are you a 4Cs member? (if you haven’t signed a membership form, you’re not getting the full value of union membership)

Health Benefits for Part-timers

Public Benefits

Unemployment Compensation for Part-Time Faculty (a memo concerning possible eligibility for certain part-time faculty)

Community College Jobs (links to employment opportunities)

Promotion & Tenure Resources

Advance Your Career

We have created a series of short videos offering advice on topics ranging from how to answer specific questions, to common ways to package your application, to tips for getting started

Short Videos:

Writing a Successful Promotion Application: Promotion Process Open to All

Contract language allows any member who thinks he/she has met the standards for promotion to apply. Members are no longer held back by the three-years-in-rank requirement. The 4Cs encourages members to apply. To help you put an application together, we offer the suggestions below.

> See Sample Applications

Writing a Successful Promotion Application

Before you begin your promotion application, read Article XII of our Contract. Call the union office if you have any questions.

Your Professional File is Important

Check what’s in your Professional File prior to writing a promotion application. Your file will be reviewed by the Promotion Committee.

Your file should include general evaluations, classroom evaluations, and ratings from student evaluations; letters from college committees thanking you for serving; college merit awards; additional responsibilities proposals; any disciplinary records; and miscellaneous information that you have asked to be included.

You can request that items be added to your file such as community awards, published materials, thank you notes for speaking engagements, and so forth. You can also attach your own written response to anything negative in your file. Article VIII of the Contract specifies how your professional file is maintained.

Many members also include appendices of materials that are not in the professional file, such as letters from students, letters of appreciation from colleagues, outside agencies, or supervisors, any manuals or reports they may have written, any publicity they may have received.

The Promotion Application:

1. Include Information from the Entire Period. On your application, include accomplishments that happened since your previous promotion (but not activities that predate your last promotion). You may need to remember what you were doing three or more years ago. You’ll want to be specific about what happens in your classroom or in your job. Think about new software you’ve learned to use, additional training you’ve sought out, or instructional aids you are using. Think about extracurricular activities you have done both on campus and in the community. Have you been an advocate for the college either at the State Capitol or in the community? Have you been an advisor to student clubs? Additional responsibility forms and reports may help you remember.

2. CCPs Refer to Job Description. Members of the Promotion Committee may not be familiar with the range of duties for every CCP position. Make sure when filling out the application that you relate your activities to your written job description. Make sure you communicate the extent and range of your efforts. Some members of the committee will have no idea what your specific job entails.

3. Faculty Promotions. As an Instructor seeking promotion to Assistant Professor, focus on classroom achievements. For subsequent promotions, you’ll want to show more effort in contributions to the college and the community.

The most difficult promotion is the one from Associate to Full Professor. To be promoted to Professor, an applicant must show “academic leadership”. This usually requires showing extra effort.

4. Stress Community Service and Professional Development. If you volunteer in your community, hold a local elected position, serve on local boards or commissions, or participate in other community activities, these activities can enhance your promotion application. Even though you are not serving as a representative of the college, your work reflects positively on the college and is good for the community college system.

Mention attendance at Center for Teaching functions, presentations at conferences and/or at other community colleges, staying up to date in your field through professional development, continuing education, and any additional degrees.

5. Ask a Colleague for Advice. Ask a colleague or two to review your application before you submit it to the Committee. Colleagues may remember additional projects or accomplishments, can make sure your writing is clear, and can offer suggestions based on how the process works on your campus.

Forms

Solving Problems on the Job

System Office Information

Community College Policies

Link to the Board of Trustees Policies, including their ethics policy, IT and computer use policies, and sexual harassment policy.

Systemwide Job Descriptions

Links to the System’s common job descriptions. (These are not job announcements).

Community College Jobs

Links to job openings in the Community College System.

Health & Pension

>> Read the** SEBAC 2017 Agreement**

— Find Q&As about SEBAC 2017 and more here

— SEBAC 2017 Site of Service (for Labs, Radiology and Imaging Services) Confused about the Site of Service rules? Wondering about the waiver process? You can find Q&As from the Comptroller’s office and further information on the waiver process here.

— SEBAC Arbitration Grievance (SAG) Award Q&A: Looking for answers to questions about the SAG Award? The SEBAC Attorney put together a Q&A, which you can find here.

>> Read the SEBAC 2011 Agreement

>> Read the SEBAC 2009 Agreement

>> Other Health and Pension Documents

>>  Q & A on Hybrid Retirement Plan

>> Important Considerations for Retiring Faculty Who Plan to Return as Adjuncts

>> SEBAC Reaches Pre-age 55 Settlement

All state employees share the same health and pension benefits as negotiated by SEBAC, the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition. The current Agreement is in effect until 2027. What follows is a summary of the health and pension benefits. More comprehensive information is available from your college personnel or business office or from the State Comptroller.

Health Benefits

The level of health care coverage is guaranteed through 2027. Even if the insurance companies offering the coverage change, the benefits will mirror current benefits.

The State offers a choice of plans at varying cost to the employee, depending on the plan and type of coverage (individual, family). All plans will gradually increase co-pays for office visits and most plans will gradually raise the monthly premiums.

Part-time employees scheduled to work at least 17.5 hours per week receive the same health insurance coverage as full-time employees. Those who work less than 17.5 hours may buy health insurance at the group rate.

Retirement Benefits

All Community College employees, both full-time and part-time, are in a pension program. Three options are open to all employees: The State Employees Retirement System (SERS), the Alternate Retirement Plan (ARP), and the SERS Hybrid Plan. A fourth option, available only to those already enrolled in it, is the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). The program you choose will depend on your own unique circumstances.

Employees must make a choice by their first day of employment. Those who do not choose will automatically be placed in the Hybrid plan.

Key features of each plan are listed below:

Governance

Delegate Assembly & Executive Board Minutes:

President’s Reports to the Delegates & Executive Board**:**

Academic Year 2019-20

Academic Year 2018-19

Academic Year 2017-18

Academic Year 2016-17

Academic Year 2015-16

Academic Year 2014-15

Academic Year: 2017-18

Academic Year: 2016-17

Academic Year 2015-2016

Academic Year 2014-15

Forms

Committees

There are several standing committees assigned to work on various issues and actions that the 4Cs deems important. Please visit the pages below for more information on each committee’s contact information and activities. Membership to these committees is open at all members! Contact the chair if you are interested in helping.

Political Action Committee Chair: Trenton Wright

The Political Action Committee reviews candidates’ records and positions, participates in candidate interviews, makes recommendations for endorsement to the Delegate Assembly, and mobilizes support for selected campaigns.

2018 Endorsements

Register to Vote

To use CT’s online voter registration system, you must have a current and valid driver’s license, learner’s permit or non-driver photo identification card issued by the CT Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and a signature on file with DMV.

You may use this system to (1) register to vote in Connecticut, (2) change your name and/or address on your current registration record, or (3) enroll in a political party or change party enrollment (changing parties may result in losing rights in all parties for three months). If you move you must re-register to vote in your new town of residence. You can also use this form to change your address if you move within your current town of residence.

If you have questions please contact your local Registrar of Voters or the Secretary of the State.

Registration Instructions:

  1. Fill in all of the required fields on this application
  2. You are not a voter until your application is approved by the Registrar of Voters
  3. You should receive a confirmation within three weeks. If you do not, contact the Registrar of Voters in your town

Committee Chair: Josiah Ricardo

Diversity Officer: Waynette Arnum-

Committee Members: Licella Arboleda, Waynette Arnum, Saulo Colon, Amely Cross, Victoria Dancy, Seth Freeman, Erin Kennedy, Stephen Krevisky, Elijah Oliver, Elizabeth Pisaretz, Joanne Renwick, Colena Sesanker, Warren Towler

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee (formerly known as the Equal Opportunities Committee) is charged with addressing issues of equity and parity within the community college system, increasing career advancement opportunities for minorities, and promoting an appreciation of our racial, cultural, economic, and educational diversity.

Finance Committee Chair: Nicles Lefakis

Treasurer: Lorraine Li

Meeting Notes:

Budget Materials:

Reports:

FAQ Community Colleges

FAQs Community Colleges

Q. What exactly is a Union?

A. A union is a group of individuals who have joined together in an organization which represents them regarding work and employment issues. The union is all of us. There are many ways to have a voice in our union. Beyond voting for officers and voting on contracts, we serve on contract committees and negotiating committees. We attend chapter meetings, participate in political and legislative campaigns, and more.

Q. What does the union do for me?

A. The 4Cs negotiates contracts, represents you on job grievances and during disciplinary proceedings, works with you on legislative and political actions to advocate for the issues that affect you and your family, provides opportunities for involvement, and much more.

Q: Why should I be a member?

A. You should be a member because only union members have a voice in union affairs and a vote in union decisions. When all of us are members, it makes the union strong and enables us to more forcefully advance our concerns.

Q. How do I become a member of the 4Cs?

A. To become a member you need to fill out a membership form (community colleges).

Q. What is a Contract?

A. A contract spells out all agreements between you and your employer including, but not limited to:

wages, benefits, holidays, sick days/personal time, work schedules, and grievance resolution.

Q. Who decides to accept or reject a contract?

A. All union members vote on whether to ratify a negotiated agreement. As a state employee union, the 4Cs uses an arbitration process to decide any issues that are not resolved through negotiation. Members must accept an arbitrator’s award. 4Cs Contracts, whether reached through negotiations or arbitration, are subject to approval by the state legislature.

Q. Where do I get a copy of our Contract?

A. Management should give you a printed copy of the contract when you are hired. You can also access the Contract from this website. Go to the 4Cs Contract section.