August 22, 2023
The new health benefits program for members of the College of the Desert Adjunct Association (CODAA), as per the Tentative Agreement in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), includes the following key points: Eligibility and Duration: This medical insurance reimbursement provision…
August 14, 2023
Original Article: https://enewspaper.pressenterprise.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=69205961-2e5a-4142-8153-0fdf1c902c97 By Brian Whitehead bwhitehead@scng.com Dozens of instructors at San Bernardino Valley and Crafton Hills colleges rallied outside San Bernardino Community College District headquarters Thursday to demand district brass provide part-time faculty health insurance through a $200 million…
August 14, 2023
Original Article: https://enewspaper.ocregister.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=e1654bf7-32af-4fd5-8b81-52d2398a5f7a By Jocelyn Gecker The Associated Press When philosophy professor Darren Hick came across another case of cheating in his classroom at Furman University last semester, he posted an update to his followers on social media: “Aaaaand, I’ve…
July 16, 2023
In this issue of the Weekly: Governor Signs 2023 - 24 State BudgetFACCC Legislative UpdateMildred García Appointed as Chancellor of California State University Mendocino College Receives $1.5 Million Grant for Native American Student Success & Support ProgramRegister For Our Upcoming…
July 9, 2023
Madam Chair and Trustee Stefan, Trustee Gonzalez, Trustee Kinnamon, Trustee Perez, Trustee Oden, and Student Trustee ) CODAA and the adjunct community we represent are pleased to welcome Interim President Laura Hope. CODAA looks forward to the opportunity to get…
July 9, 2023
Join us this Wednesday at 12:30 PM for our upcoming FACCC Budget Webinar to learn more about the changes included in the final state budget agreement. This webinar will inform members on how the budget could impact college budgets and…
June 15, 2023
Madam Chair and Trustee Stefan, Trustee Gonzalez, Trustee Kinnamon, Trustee Perez, and Student Trustee Pahl (if till on the BOT after the end of the Semester) CODAA and the adjunct community we represent are pleased to welcome Ron Oden to…
May 26, 2023
Attention all advocates for justice and fairness, Last week, a group of passionate educators from across 15 states united in Washington to champion the cause of repealing the unjust Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). These discriminatory…
May 19, 2023
Desert Community College DistrictBoard of Trustees MeetingCODAA Report Madam Chair and Trustee Stefan, Trustee Gonzalez, Trustee Kinnamon, Trustee Perez, and Student Trustee Pahl CODAA congratulates Christina Dodough on her selection as the Adjunct Faculty of the Year. CODAA congratulates Mike…
May 18, 2023
As the Spring semester comes to an end, CODAA has some important news to share with you. The Desert Community College District (COD) has recently approved a fantastic initiative—a $40 per month Health Insurance reimbursement—for many of our members. We're…