Sacramento City College Julia Brootkowski Camille Salman Campus

Sacramento City College Julia Brootkowski & Camille Salman

Campus Profile • Urban campus located in California’s capital • The oldest of four colleges in the Los Rios Community College District • Fall 2004 Student Enrollment: 21, 609 • 65% of SCC students are non-White • Average student age is 27. 3 years

Connections History • 1996 – Program introduction – Train facilitators – Recruit participants • 1997 - Pilot session • 1999 - First Recognition Event and Presentation at Leadership Conference • 2000 – “SCC Making the Connection” video • 2000 - Advanced Connections (SCC Building a Service Culture) introduced

Connections Session Structure • What works for us – One, on campus, fourhour session – One, off campus, eight-hour session a week later – Two to three facilitators – Six to ten participants • Cross section

Benefits • • • Awareness Empowerment Morale Camaraderie Trust and Credibility

Program Promotion • • • Fliers Word of Mouth Classified Senate Support Management Support New Hire Orientations Web Site

Join your fellow SCC Classified Staff for the next CONNECTIONS Workshops Friday, MARCH 5, 2004 (1 to 4 pm) Friday, March 12, 2004 (8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm) (You must attend both sessions) Sharpen your communication skills Learn new quality service techniques Gain valuable insight into understanding others

Recognition • Annual Recognition Lunch – Celebrate years grads • “Attitude” Pins • Certificates • Photos – Invite all past graduates • Each bring a potential participant

Community Builders • • • Workshop and Retreat Connections Coffee Breaks Motivational Video Presentations Fundraisers Group Events/Activities

The Ultimate Connections • Campus Culture – Student focused • Comfort zone for new students • Retention • Recruitment – Communication • Job satisfaction • Morale – “Connected” campus – Working Together, Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Achievement