Saying Farewell

Submitted by Barbara Collins, Region D Coordinator

Please note – this post has been delayed approximately 6 weeks due to unforeseen circumstances.

Summer is over and there is a chill in the air. This will be my last submittal before I retire in October. The past weeks have been a whirlwind of organizing processes and preparing to say goodbye, I will miss my BBCC and SBCTC colleagues. The relationship building over the last 25 years remains important to me and through the pandemic; I am not alone when I say that I miss day-to-day connections with those we care for so deeply.

Last week, President Tweedy presented a new 5-Year Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles for BBCC that focuses on community, communication, and accountability. I believe we are all lifelong learners, and BBCC is doing an excellent job including all employees (new hire to veterans) so they understand each is a valuable contribution to success for teaching and learning.

Prior to the 2021 graduation ceremony, BBCC took time to celebrate personnel who announced their 2020-21 retirement and/or received awards. Here are the classified staff employees. Retires also receive a handmade quilt by our talented group of employees.

The word goodbye sounds so final, so for now I will just say farewell. I wish the STTACC Board success in the coming year. Vacancy notifications for the STTACC Board will come through your email from a college contact or another board member. We need STTACC to continue their success as a foundation for mentoring, teaching, and training for all classified staff leadership opportunities. Please consider how you can help.  If you are interested in leadership, talk to your department director and contact president@sttacc.net soon so the leadership team can begin planning for the 2021-22 year.