SHARED GOVERNANCE 

The process will begin this summer with Charlton and Board of Regents Chair Amy Carvalho meeting with college stakeholders, as required by the Board of Regents Code, to determine if the upcoming vacancy should be filled through a national search or with an interim president.

Hilgersom announced her intention to separate from TMCC at a special meeting of the Board of Regents in July 2023 and requested that the Board grant her a one year extension to her contract and waive her periodic evaluation, which was already underway. At that meeting, TMCC-NFA officers made public comments urging the Board to either grant the extension or waive the evaluation, but not both. Ultimately, the Board approved Hilgersom's full request.

At the time, the NSHE Code prioritized appointments of new chancellors and presidents, either acting or interim, over national searches for filling vacancies. TMCC-NFA President Jim New repeatedly urged the Board during public comment periods to revise the policy and make national searches the first option. Chair Carvalho assured NFA that it was a priority for her and revisions that included many of the recommendations made by NFA were introduced in a May BOR meeting. New spoke in public comment to support the revisions and encouraged the Board to initiate a search for the TMCC vacancy as soon as possible.

TMCC-NFA will continue to vigorously advocate for a national search since there is ample time before Hilgersom's departure at the end of June 2025. We encourage our campus colleagues to advocate for a search, as well, if they are among the stakeholders interviewed by the interim chancellor and Board of Regents chair.

 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING 

Three TMCC-NFA officers - Jim New, Jinger Doe, and Ben Davis - will attend the American Association of University Professors' (AAUP) Summer Institute at Wayne State University in Detroit in early August for training in collective bargaining techniques and strategies. It will be the first step in a year-long preparation for negotiations with TMCC administrators for a new faculty contract.

After a one year extension, the TMCC-NFA contract expires on June 30, 2026. Besides the training, the chapter will hold a series of forums during the 2024-25 academic year to gather input and wishes for from members for a new collective bargaining agreement. Based on that input, our Collective Bargaining committee will develop objectives for the negotiations.

TMCC-NFA is currently working with the administration to settle on a negotiations schedule. We hope to conclude bargaining by January 2026, at the latest, leaving adequate time for member forums and a ratification vote before the February deadline for submissions to the March 2026 Board of Regents meeting.

Members who wish to participating in the collective bargaining process should contact a chapter officer.

 ADVOCACY 

With workshops in important areas such as political action in a critical election year, collective bargaining strategies, and organizing, the convention several opportunities for participants to expand and improve their skills in union work.

TMCC-NFA may send up to three delegates to the convention, and the NFA will pay for registration and travel expenses. If you are a member in good standing and interested in participating, please contact TMCC-NFA President Jim New at jim.new@nevadafacultyalliance.org.

 GOVERNANCE 

During a June meeting of the TMCC-NFA Executive Committee, the officers voted for a new set of ambitious goals for the coming year. Building on the success of exceeding all goals in 2023-24 when the chapter grew to nearly 100 members and sponsored numerous member engagement events, the group set objectives for continued chapter growth, stronger administrative faculty representation, and improved collaboration with the Faculty Senate. 

TMCC-NFA 2024-25 GOALS 

1. Set priorities for new collective bargaining agreement based on member input
2. Strengthen protections, rights, and participation in shared governance for administrative faculty. Strive for greater inclusion in TMCC-NFA activities.
3. Take an active role in the selection of a new TMCC president and fight for a fair, open, and transparent process.
4. Strengthen the relationship with Faculty Senate through collaboration and coordination of efforts.
5. Achieve 15% membership growth.

Watch for period progress reports on these goals in upcoming bulletins.

 RECOGNITION 

With the departures of Hammett and Dr. Lars Jensen, another long-serving TMCC-NFA officer, 2024-25 marks a transition year with emerging leaders stepping up. Hammett, Jensen, and Past-President Cheryl Cardoza, have vowed to remain active in the chapter and share their combined decades of experience with the new officers. We honor their dedication and tenacity.

 MEMBERSHIP 

Look for the TMCC-NFA booth near the campus plaza during the fall semester kickoff on August 15. Members can grab their share of new t-shirts, buttons, and other tchotchkes at the booth. Non-members can complete a membership application, then dip into the goodies. We look forward to seeing you and working on the critical year that lies ahead.

TMCC-NFA Officers

Jim New, President

Jinger Doe, Vice President

Amy Cavanaugh, Secretary

Ben Davis, Treasurer

Cheryl Cardoza, Past President

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