News and Events

Spring Elections

JUAC local elections are conducted in the spring of even numbered years for 2-year terms that begin August 1st of the election year. In April we conducted elections for President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Assistant Membership Secretary, and Department Representatives from each department. These positions constitute our executive board.

Congratulations and appreciation to those who have been elected to serve. 

Elected for two-year terms beginning August 1st are:

Officers:

  • Mary Klinger—President
  • Laurel Dieskow—Vice-President
  • Diana Harms—Secretary
  • Kathi Ruge—Treasurer
  • Marilyn Berrill—Membership Secretary
  • Kathi Ruge—Assistant Membership Secretary
  • Department Reps:
    • Adult Ed—Angela Thomas and Mitchell Means
    • Ag/Hort/Vet—none
    • Business Ed—none
    • Culinary Arts—none
    • English, Philosophy, and World Languages—Linda Elaine and Clare Foland
    • Fine Arts—Christine O’Connor
    • Health and Public Services—Victor Markowski
    • Library—Nessa Vahedian Khezerlou
    • Mathematics—Jen Danielson and Marianne Deffenbaugh
    • Natural Sciences—Barb Will-Henn
    • Nursing—none
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences—Deanna Blyth
    • Technical–none

Remember that new board members can be appointed between elections with board approval.  If there are interested members in underrepresented departments we would welcome their participation. 

We meet monthly August through May, usually virtually. Look at the bylaws to see specific responsibilities of each position. Contact any current board member for more information.

Please keep your contact information up to date with IEA to be sure that you receive our communications (mail, personal email, text).

NEA RA Report

The NEA RA was conducted in July in Denver. Angela Thomas represented JUAC at the RA. Business included the election of new national officers and other NEA positions, action on a budget, amendments to the legislative platform and bylaws and resolutions, and many new business items. Higher Ed representatives also came back with reports on the Higher Education Labor United (HELU) organization. Their information can be found at https://higheredlaborunited.org

2025-2029 Contract

We are in the second year of our 4-year contract. The contract can be viewed through the link on our Documents page, and on the myJJC portal. Thanks to the team members for all of their hard work!

Adjunct Faculty Center

The AFC is staffed and open for your convenience. There are work stations, copiers, and a conference room available for your use. Staff is available to provide instructional design assistance, help with clerical tasks, supplies, and general support. Please stop in and take advantage of this resource!