Classified Council

The Classified Council serves as an advisory group to the CSN President and is concerned with matters of Classified employee relations. It provides a forum for Classified employee suggestions, questions, or concerns. The Classified Council receives, considers, and makes recommendations on policies and procedures and provides a means of communication and dissemination of information to Classified employees of the College.

The Council consists of representatives who are apportioned by campus, with one representative for every 26 classified employees.

Officers

President - Sarah Tartaglia 
Vice President - Shuntel Owens Rogers
Secretary - Virginia Gamboa
Treasurer - Sonia King
Media Coordinator - Jennifer Cross
NSHE Classified Council Representative - Derita Hopkins

Representatives

Charleston Campus  

Erna Chakhnazarian

Tracy D’Ambrosia

Chayvon Reeves

Henderson Campus

Joshua Rushing

North Las Vegas Campus

Summerlin High Tech Center

Western High Tech Center

The Classified Council schedules a monthly gathering from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. However, dates may vary due to holidays or other planned events. The sessions are conducted in a hybrid setup, allowing Classified Staff to participate either in person or through Teams. For individuals interested in joining from a distance, please utilize the link that is included within the monthly meeting agenda, which is shared by the Classified Council.

Meeting Schedule

  • August 29, 2024                          In Person: Henderson Student Union 123          
  • September 26, 2024                   In Person: North Las Vegas Student Union 123
  • October 24, 2024                         In Person: Charleston Student Union 123
  • November 21, 2024                    In Person: Henderson Student Union 123          
  • December 19, 2024                    In Person: North Las Vegas Student Union 123  

Upcoming Important Dates and Events

Classified Council Bylaws

Any classified employee may submit written, proposed amendment(s) to the Bylaws to a Council representative. This proposal will become an action item at the next scheduled Council meeting.

Contact CSN Classified Council with your suggestions at classifiedcouncil@csn.edu

The Classified Council consists of elected representatives on each campus who meet monthly to discuss and collaborate with all Classified employees regarding the work climate, shared governance, and other related topics. The Classified Council hosts several events throughout the year in benefit of Classified employees to enhance moral and encourage professional development.

Representative Responsibilities:

  • Attend required meetings and events.
  • Maintain a line of communication with Classified employees.
  • When needed sit on committees that require Classified representation.

Representative elections run from May- June, with elected representatives terms being 2 years. Terms go from July 1- June 30.

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The purpose of the Classified Employee of the Month Award is to recognize exceptional classified employees who stand out among the many employees that consistently perform at a high level. The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200.00, a certificate, a designated parking spot, and be recognized on a plaque at all three (3) campuses.

Qualifications for Nominees

  • Must be a CSN classified employee for at least one (1) year.
  • Must not have won the award within a 36-month period.

If you would like to nominate someone for Classified Employee of the Month, please submit the nomination form to Classified Council Vice President, Shuntel Owens Rogers via email or interoffice mail by the 10th of the month.

Nominees that are not selected as the CEOM, will be considered for 2 additional months.

CEOM Nomination Form

Past Award Winners

Fall 2023

August - Suzanna Sardarian,  Centers for Academic  Success

September  -  Larry Pilon, Recruitment and College Connections

October -  Willene Wadkins, Switch board

November -  Alexander Aceves Gaona, Financial Aid Office

December  -  Simone Smith, First Year Experience

Spring 2024

January - Michael Canada, Facilities

The Council consists of representatives who are apportioned by campus, with one representative for every 26 classified employees.

Officers

President - Sarah Tartaglia 
Vice President - Shuntel Owens Rogers
Secretary - Virginia Gamboa
Treasurer - Sonia King
Media Coordinator - Jennifer Cross
NSHE Classified Council Representative - Derita Hopkins

Representatives

Charleston Campus  

Erna Chakhnazarian

Tracy D’Ambrosia

Chayvon Reeves

Henderson Campus

Joshua Rushing

North Las Vegas Campus

Summerlin High Tech Center

Western High Tech Center

The Classified Council schedules a monthly gathering from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. However, dates may vary due to holidays or other planned events. The sessions are conducted in a hybrid setup, allowing Classified Staff to participate either in person or through Teams. For individuals interested in joining from a distance, please utilize the link that is included within the monthly meeting agenda, which is shared by the Classified Council.

Meeting Schedule

  • August 29, 2024                          In Person: Henderson Student Union 123          
  • September 26, 2024                   In Person: North Las Vegas Student Union 123
  • October 24, 2024                         In Person: Charleston Student Union 123
  • November 21, 2024                    In Person: Henderson Student Union 123          
  • December 19, 2024                    In Person: North Las Vegas Student Union 123  

Upcoming Important Dates and Events

Classified Council Bylaws

Any classified employee may submit written, proposed amendment(s) to the Bylaws to a Council representative. This proposal will become an action item at the next scheduled Council meeting.

Contact CSN Classified Council with your suggestions at classifiedcouncil@csn.edu

The Classified Council consists of elected representatives on each campus who meet monthly to discuss and collaborate with all Classified employees regarding the work climate, shared governance, and other related topics. The Classified Council hosts several events throughout the year in benefit of Classified employees to enhance moral and encourage professional development.

Representative Responsibilities:

  • Attend required meetings and events.
  • Maintain a line of communication with Classified employees.
  • When needed sit on committees that require Classified representation.

Representative elections run from May- June, with elected representatives terms being 2 years. Terms go from July 1- June 30.

Would you like to learn more? Click the button below.

GET INVOLVED

The purpose of the Classified Employee of the Month Award is to recognize exceptional classified employees who stand out among the many employees that consistently perform at a high level. The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200.00, a certificate, a designated parking spot, and be recognized on a plaque at all three (3) campuses.

Qualifications for Nominees

  • Must be a CSN classified employee for at least one (1) year.
  • Must not have won the award within a 36-month period.

If you would like to nominate someone for Classified Employee of the Month, please submit the nomination form to Classified Council Vice President, Shuntel Owens Rogers via email or interoffice mail by the 10th of the month.

Nominees that are not selected as the CEOM, will be considered for 2 additional months.

CEOM Nomination Form

Past Award Winners

Fall 2023

August - Suzanna Sardarian,  Centers for Academic  Success

September  -  Larry Pilon, Recruitment and College Connections

October -  Willene Wadkins, Switch board

November -  Alexander Aceves Gaona, Financial Aid Office

December  -  Simone Smith, First Year Experience

Spring 2024

January - Michael Canada, Facilities

Classified Employee of the Month for January 2024

Congratulations to Michael Canada, Maintenance Repair Specialist at our Henderson campus, for being nominated and awarded CEOM for January 2024. Classified Council thanks you for all your hard work.