Volume I Issue I
A newsletter for employees is one of the most difficult tasks for any communications professional. It needs to be interesting and informative. It needs to cover lots of issues—in very little space. It needs to answer all the hard questions that employees would like to ask—yet still be fun. As we launch this first issue of our electronic employee newsletter, these will be our challenges.
At a recent meeting, one of our deans asked: Why did we need two colleges?
The quick answer is to better serve our communities and to survive financially.
The more exact answer is that the process for our district having two colleges started in 1991 when Stan Arteberry, the president of West Hills College Coalinga, directed a group that persuaded the Board of Governors and the more>>>
The quick answer is to better serve our communities and to survive financially.
The more exact answer is that the process for our district having two colleges started in 1991 when Stan Arteberry, the president of West Hills College Coalinga, directed a group that persuaded the Board of Governors and the more>>>
Here's your chance to ask Dr. Gornick the tough questions anonymously (unless you chose otherwise). Why was a decision made? How was it made? How long will something take? Will I get a raise? What's your favorite Sunday morning breakfast? You pick it, we'll get Dr. Gornick to answer it. >>> Ask the Chancellor
Important Dates
February 3 - Board of Trustees Annual Retreat
February 20 - President's Day Holiday
February 21 - Board Meeting @ 3:00 p.m.
February 27 - Accreditation Team Visit to District Office
February 28 to March 2 - Accreditation Team Visit to WHCL
WHCL receives "Organization of the Year" award. story>>>
WHCC president receives "Educator of the Year" award. story>>>
Flexible Spending Account Can Save You Dollars
One of the benefits offered to all full-time faculty and staff members in West Hills CCD is a flexible spending account—also known as the 125 plan. Essentially, it allows the employee to have a set amount deducted from their paycheck every month that goes into a special account to pay “allowable” expenses for themselves and their dependants.
full story>>>
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