MGMT, SUPV & CONF Toolbox

 

Welcome to the Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Toolbox section of the Human Resources website. Below you will find important information about your employment with Marin Community College District.

Marin Community College District Board and Administrative Policies serve as the handbook for Management, Supervisory and Confidential Employees.

Professional Development Resources

Bay Area Community College Districts' Educational Resources Consortium

Marin Community College District provides Managers, Supervisors and Confidentials access to trainings hosted by the Bay Area Community College Districts' Educational Resources Consortium.  These sessions are designed to strengthen leadership skills, promote best practices in supervision, and support your professional development.

Click here to register for any (or all) of the trainings listed below.

You will receive a follow-up email two weeks before each session to confirm your participation and to provide full registration details. If you have any questions or require accommodations, please note them on the form or contact HR directly at [email protected]

Training TopicTraining DescriptionDateTimeLocation
Managing the Marginal EmployeeThis workshop is designed to train supervisors and managers on how to manage the employee who does the “bare minimum” and/or “pushes the envelope.”Friday, September 12, 20259:00 AM - 12:00 PMWebinar
Exercising Your Management RightsThis introductory overview workshop identifies the rights of supervisors and managers with respect to employee associations/unions under the Educational Employment Relations Act. It also covers employee and union rights and responsibilities in relation to labor organizing and collective bargaining. The workshop discusses how to exercise management rights in ways that can improve their supervisory skills and preserve management rights.Friday, October 17, 20259:00 AM - 12:00 PMWebinar
The Art of Writing the Performance EvaluationSupervisors sometimes fall into the trap of viewing evaluations as just another record-keeping requirement, without appreciating the importance of evaluations and how they impact the organization. Well-written performance evaluations encourage improvement, support discipline/termination, defend against litigation and help set a culture of fairness and openness in how performance issues are addressed. This workshop provides concrete examples and tips on how you can write an effective and meaningful performance evaluation.Friday, January 16, 20269:00 AM - 12:00 PMWebinar
Privacy, Technology and Online Activities: Where's the Line?This workshop explores the wide range of issues arising from the interplay between technology and privacy in the workplace. It guides managers through the patchwork of federal and state laws and court decisions that govern these issues. It also identifies ways to respond to inappropriate employee use of social networking media, as well as when employers can use this same media in hiring, investigations and discipline.Friday, February 27, 20269:00 AM - 12:00 PMWebinar
Workplace Investigations for SupervisorsThis workshop will help you establish personnel management practices that not only protect you and your district, but that also contribute to a more positive and productive atmosphere in the workplace. In addition, we will provide the materials you’ll need to create an “investigations binder” that documents every step of your investigative proceedings.Friday, March 20, 20269:00 AM - 12:00 PMLas Positas College

 

Other Training Resources

Looking for Professional Development and Networking Opportunities?

Consider joining the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) — the foremost member-supported professional organization for administrators and managers across California’s community colleges.

With 73 districts and 116 colleges, the California Community Colleges form the largest higher education system in the nation, serving more than 2.1 million students each year.

As a member, you’ll gain access to a wide range of services, benefits, programs, and professional networks designed to enhance your leadership journey. From specialized trainings and leadership academies to statewide conferences and policy updates, ACCCA is committed to supporting administrators at every stage of their careers.

National Conflict Resolution Center

The National Conflict Resolution Center offers free webinars to support workplace leadership development.  Click on the link below to visit the webisite and register for a webinar.

National Conflict Resolution Center Free Webinars

School & College Legal Services of California

School & College Legal Services of California offers a series of professional workshops to help educational institutions enhance legal compliance and best practices. Click the link below to explore available workshops and register.

School & College Legal Services of California

Performance Evaluation Procedures

  • MSC Evaluation Procedures and Forms are located in the MyCOM Portal under "Employee-Only" forms.

Support Contact Information

Shawna Callahan, Human Resources Operations Manager - Classified Personnel 
[email protected] 
(415) 485-9340

Julie Breakstone, Employment Services Coordinator
[email protected]
(415) 485-9331

Katerinne Alvarado, Human Resources Technician II
[email protected]
(415) 485-9312

Angela Lingo, Human Resources Operations Manager - Academic Personnel 
[email protected] 
(415) 485-7404

Kirsten Gisle, Employment Services Coordinator
[email protected]
(415) 485-9342

Tessa Kaplan, Human Resources Technician II
[email protected]
(415) 485-9361