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Foothill-De Anza Community College District

I am very pleased with my work environment at Foothill DeAnza Community College District. In the Benefits department, the team works as a close knit community. Since the team is small, there is a lot of scope for independent decision making, which helped me develop on my skills of independent problem solving and thinking through any problem from all angles such as from the employee, the District, legal, financial and setting precedents. It also help me build on my people skills, communication skills and customer service skills.

I am proud to have won accolades and recognition from many of my customers for resolving the intricate issues of their benefits claims.

I most enjoy the lunches that we go out together as team. This helped me build a good rapport with my co-workers. We help each other out when needed. While I do enjoy working at Foothill DeAnza Community College District, it being a government organization does produce challenges of its own. Our customers approach us with a presumption of the department being inefficient and are usually pleasantly surprised that we are as efficient as they would like us to be.

Supervise the activities of over skilled craftsmen and office staff, including active involvement in, and responsibility for, hiring, training, promotion, appraisal and disciplinary actions. Supervise and confer daily with maintenance personnel regarding methods and procedures of work, and supplies and equipment requirements. Ensure appropriate response to users’ needs, and budget limitations. Ensure work accomplished complies with current building codes and construction, and safety laws and regulations. Coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety staff as necessary to comply with state and federal regulations.

Working here was great. The team I had were supportive and navigating was no issue. Onboarding and getting started is nice. Classes may be inconsistent since it is limited classes for a pool of teachers. I felt I had enough opportunity to teach, though it was not always gauranteed. The campus is beautiful so it is easy to take a break and possibly get to know your students because it is an easy space to be in. 

Some of the complaints are not related to what the college can control. Commuting is likely a part of your day and not as enjoyable. Students and AI are causing an interesting shift in academia and has changed how students operate in the classroom (some obvious negatives).

Typical day:
Prepared lectures.
Provided classroom and lab instruction.
Kept office hours.
Attended faculty meetings and extra curricular events

Learned:
Classroom management
Enticing demos to illustrate topics
Communication skills with management and co-workers

Hardest part was to deal with company politics.

Enjoyable part was satisfaction of seeing students grow and graduate.

My VP and College President need a Leadership; EQ; & Communications Course

They Do Not Create an Environment which Fosters Faculty, Staff , & Student Well-being

There are not any Faculty Mentorship opportunities; A Sense of Belonging, Or of being Cared-for by One's Colleagues does not Exist in this Workplace; The workplace Culture is unfortunately poor, especially for a Cutting-edge, Higher Ed Institution.


Tutors/Mentors are assigned a new set of tutees that we meet with biweekly for a 30-minute 1-to-1 session. How that time is spent is determined by the tutee and myself. Usually this involved answering technical questions,  preparation and for exams, clarity, discussion of lecture material, and providing general guidance for success in an algebra class.

The most difficult part of the job was adapting to each tutees specific set of needs, perspectives, and goals.

The most enjoyable part of the job was watching the tutee grow, learn to enjoy/appreciate math, and find success through hard work and diligent studying.

Being a Head Coach is a profession you do because you are passionate about sports and coaching college students.  The most rewarding part of this job in introducing the sport of water polo to new athletes, and new skills to experienced athletes.  
The pay is stipend based, so it is hard for this to be a full time career unless you are a hired professor at within the district, with multiple classes to teach.

I worked in a department responsible for inclusion of all students obtaining their education rights for their success. I was a student aide in a special needs classroom for a program term and assisted in the office as well. I love being around and supporting higher education of all types. I found the staff down to earth and approachable.

Job started as part-time and eventually went to fulltime. Interesting position as assistant of the head of the I. T. department which supported both campuses of the Foothill - DeAnza Community College District.
Varied tasks and interaction with all the staff of the I.T. department kept the job interesting and and busy.

Very friendly and efficient environment with really kind and helpful management. 
Everybody is so patient of teaching and sharing information that helps, I really enjoy of every person that I work with.
I can't say what is the hardest part of my job just I have to pay attention to details and  careful not having mistake.
I like my job and the environment that I work .

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