2023-2024 Employee Handbook with Faculty Addendum BOT _updat

5  Support Staff Association The Support Staff Association (SSA) is comprised of all full-time regular and part-time regular support staff at FCC. Part-time Variable Schedule (PTVS) employees are considered associate, non-voting members and may participate in all activities of SSA. The SSA is an affinity group that provides a means of participation by the support staff in the decision-making processes of the College and encourages professional development among its members.  Administrative Staff Association The Administrative Staff Association (ASA) is comprised of all full-time regular and part-time regular administrative staff outside of the Senior Leadership Team. The ASA is an affinity group that works to improve the effectiveness, quality, and cohesiveness of the College. The ASA fosters communication between the administrative staff and the College community and encourages professional development among its members. Student Government Association The Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised of all students who have paid the student activity fee. The SGA is organized by a five (5) member Executive Board that convenes bi-monthly meetings and collaborates to ensure student engagement and club participation. The SGA works with College administration to provide FCC students an opportunity to engage in College leadership and decision-making. The SGA provides a forum for the expression of student views on issues that affect them, and to promote the development of leadership skills for all students. Career Program Advisory Boards Frederick Community College engages business and industry leaders and practitioners as advisors serving on career program advisory boards. The role of career program advisory boards is to provide current and future business/industry perspectives and insights to program sustainability and curricular development. At FCC, both credit and continuing education career programs use advisory boards. College Safety and Crisis Management Team (CSCMT) The CSCMT is comprised of Senior Leaders and assigned faculty and administrators who have been trained to serve as leaders in safety, security, emergency preparedness, crisis management, and continuity of operations. The CSCMT follows the Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident Command Structure best practices model. The CSCMT works with the College Public Safety Team and designated employees who serve as floor coordinators, building coordinators, and evacuation area managers to execute the College Emergency Response Plan. Human Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) The HRAC collaborates with and provides feedback to the Office of Human Resources for continued improvement in service and program offerings, and to improve communication between Human Resources and the employees it serves. Membership includes representatives from HR, Finance, College Senate, and each Affinity Group. HRAC has several subcommittees including: • The Health and Welfare Sub-Committee is charged with providing recommendations and advice regarding health, wellness, and medical care for the FCC community, including retirees.

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