Developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), Irvine Valley College (IVC) Classified Senate embarked on IEBC’s Caring Campus nationwide initiative in the Fall of 2019. Caring Campus acknowledges the central role that Classified professionals play in making students feel welcome on campus and helping them stay on their educational paths. Additionally, it shows the pivotal role that administrators play in supporting classified professionals in student engagement work.

News Releases/Media

• A Virtual Culture of Care, Inside Higher Ed., June 11, 2021
• Irvine Valley College Joins ‘Caring Campus Initiative’ Launch Across U.S., September 26, 2019

Nearly 200 strong, IVC employs dedicated classified professionals from a variety of services ready to assist students, campus and community. Below is a snapshot of some of our many caring colleagues.

Upcoming meeting agendas and minutes for approval:

September 19, 2023, Minutes

October 17, 2023, Agenda

Approved meeting minutes:

Article I

Name

The name of this organization shall be the Irvine Valley College Classified Senate (IVCCS).

Article II

Mission/Purpose

The Classified Senate shall represent classified employees in the Irvine Valley College governance system and is intended to provide:

IVC 2020-2021 Classified Employee of the Year / CCCCO 2021 Classified Employee of the Year

Amy Hunter is the definition of a model Employee of the Year.  With six years at Irvine Valley College (IVC), Amy is a senior administrative assistant within the School of Business Sciences.

Come Join Us and Make a Difference!

Differences between Classified School Employee Association (CSEA) and the Classified Senate

Our Learning Lunch series are one hour sessions, where classified employees can learn about everything from tips on MS Excel and Google Docs to emergency preparedness demonstrations. Lunch will be provided for attendees, so check your emails for upcoming opportunities.