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Santa Monica College Faculty Association

The SMCFA is your independent union, serving all SMC faculty. We are here to advocate for your interests, protect your working conditions, and find answers to your questions.

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What's New?

Thank you to those who responded to last month’s survey. Click here to see the results.

This month, a new question is posted. Scroll down to respond to the latest survey. You will find it just beneath our YouTube video, or click here.  We want to hear from you!  Your input is important.

Latest Video

Catch up with all FA videos on our YouTube Channel

More News & Updates

CCCI Fall 2024 Conference

The California Community College Independents (of which SMCFA is one of thirteen members) held their Fall conference in San Diego in late October. Attendees discussed recent legislation, educational trends and local labor issues, while planning for future actions.

Mandatory Trainings

SMCFA recently negotiated to have part-time faculty be paid to complete state-mandated workplace violence prevention training and more flexibility for all as to when the training can be completed. More details coming soon.

Lesser-Known Types of Leave

Learn a little about some leaves that are available to you that you may not have heard of previously. PDF

This Month's Survey

Which of these items are you most interested in learning more about next? Please rank them by order of importance to you, with 1 being MOST and 6 being LEAST:

  • Retirement Planning
  • Academic Freedom at SMC
  • Work Modalities / Efforts to Implement a Compulsory Return to Campus
  • How Classes and Hours are Assigned
  • Employee Health, Safety and Morale
  • Basic Facts about the Grievance Process

We want to hear from you! Please fill out this month's survey. Check back for results next month.

Spotlight On...

Crystal Robbins

Meet dedicated theatre arts educator, Crystal Robbins, who also serves as the FA's membership director.

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Latest Meeting Agendas & Summaries

Nov 14, 2024
Representative Assembly Meeting
Oct 31, 2024
Representative Assembly Meeting
Oct 3, 2024
Representative Assembly Meeting
Sep 19, 2024
Representative Assembly Meeting
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