Classified Staff Association
Message from the CSA President
We still need:
- Need a volunteer for the MCCA Planning Committee. Please email Denise Walker if interested.
- Need one more volunteer for the Celebrate CSA committee. If you like parties, this is the committee for you!
- If you are interested in Professional Development planning, please let Amy DeMiere know.
- Need ideas on how committees/departments can share monthly information with associations or the campus as a whole. Please email Denise Walker with any ideas you may have.
The Classified Staff Association comprises approximately 100 hourly employees across campus who aim to promote professionalism, ethics, and excellence among members while enhancing the welfare of students, employees, and the community through various initiatives, including awards, events, charity drives, and scholarships. It fosters cooperation with the college, provides representation, facilitates continuous learning, advocates for members on professional matters, and promotes camaraderie among its members.
This page will be your go-to resource for CSA updates, including volunteer opportunities on committees, upcoming fundraisers and events, spotlight awards, professional development prospects, and much more.
Meet the Classified Staff Executive Council
CSA Forms
- Ask Dr. Bauer – Questions/Concerns/Compliments
- Agenda Item(s) for CSA Meetings
- CSA Work Anniversaries Form
- ECC Committee Updates
CSA Current Events
CSA Spotlight Award
Fundraisers
CSA Celebration
Committee Representations
CSA Bulletin Board
The mission of the Spotlight Award is to recognize a classified staff member each semester who has gone above and beyond their role at East Central College. They are nominated and then elected by votes from ECC employees for their commitment to excellence for the betterment of students, faculty, and staff.
Spring 2025 Recipient Jules Parham
Jules joined ECC nearly two years ago, and since then, his contributions have been countless. He’s become essential to the IT department and the ECC community, taking initiative on projects at every level. His dedication to assisting students and staff with all things tech is truly valued. Your hard work and commitment don’t go unnoticed. Thank you, Jules, for everything you do!
Previous CSA Spotlight Award Recipients
CSA Spotlight Award Recipients
2014/2015 Recipients
| Oct. | Joe Hardin |
| Nov. | Charlie Fowler |
| Feb. | Aaron Scroggins |
| Mar. | Dee Gibbs |
| Apr. | Denise Walker |
2016/2017 Recipients
| Sept. | Amy DeMiere |
| Oct. | Christy Garthoeffner |
| Nov. | Keith Schatzler |
| Spring 2017 | Lavonda Lawson |
2018/2019 Recipients
| Fall 2018 | Angie Seibert |
| Spring 2019 | Donna Kennedy |
2020/2021 Recipients
| Fall 2020 | None due to Covid |
| Spring 2021 | Carol Bailie |
2022/2023 Recipients
| Fall 2022 | Kim Aguilar |
| Spring 2023 | Donna Kennedy |
2024/2025 Recipients
| Fall 2024 | Cynthia Cubas |
| Spring 2025 | Jules Parham |
2015/2016 Recipients
| Sept. | Dave Steffens |
| Oct. | Patsy Webb |
| Nov. | Debra Michel |
| Feb. | Stacy Langan |
| Mar. | Cindy Brinker |
| Apr. | Lisa Epple |
2017/2018 Recipients
| Fall 2017 | Becki Heimann |
| Spring 2018 | Sarah Haines |
2019/2020 Recipients
| Fall 2019 | Stacy Langan |
| Spring 2020 | Hannah Domino |
2021/2022 Recipients
| Fall 2021 | Bethany Herron |
| Spring 2022 | Julie Beck |
2023/2024 Recipients
| Fall 2023 | Amy DeMiere |
| Spring 2024 | Thomas Gasaway |
The Classified Staff Association has often held two fundraising events per year, one during the fall semester and the other during the spring semester. The funds raised go towards our Scholarship fund, that is awarded to a non-traditional student with at least a 2.5 GPA or higher and/or to our General fund that supplies gifts/awards to CSA members, the CSA celebration event each summer, Falcon Fest or supplies as needed, etc.
Our recent, Spring 24, penny wars raised a record breaking $1,189.95!
The final standings of the five teams:
Rolla (Penny Pinchers) 27,108 points
Pennies – $343.78
Bills – $45.00
Coins – $27.70
Facilities 2556 Points
Pennies – $215.06
Bills – $173.00
Coins – $16.50
Student Services (Mighty Morphin Penny Rangers) -4126 Points
Pennies – $55.04
Bills – $94.00
Coins – $2.30
BH 2nd Floor (The Penny Processors) Points –5650 points
Pennies – $28.80
Bills – $78.00
Coins – $7.30
The Learning Center -9863 Points
Pennies – $2.42
Bills – $98.00
Coins – $3.05
Once again, the winners are The Penny Pinchers from Rolla!
Pictures from the SP 24 fundraiser
Previous CSA Celebration Fun
Our annual CSA event is typically held in the summer for all members to get together and get to know each other better through food, games, and activities.
CSA FUN
Professional Development Resources
External Professional Development Resources
- MCCA | Missouri Community College Association
- NISOD | National Institute for Staff & Organization Development
- NOSS | National Organization for Student Success
- NASPA | National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
- CollegeBoard
- Innovative Educators
- EDUCAUSE
- Coursera | Free & Paid Courses in various topics
- OLC | Online Learning Consortium (need to register for account)
- Mindset Kit | Growth Mindset for Educators
- ASCD | Global Education Organization
- edWeb.net | Professional Learning Network
Recommend a Professional Learning resource HERE!
ECC Trainings
- Ask, Listen, Refer: Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training
- Microsoft Office 365 Training
- Safe Colleges | Need your ECC login credentials
ECC Resources & Information
- Board Policies
- Board Minutes & Agenda
- CSA – Falcon Nest
- Falcon Nest
- Web Helpdesk
- Imaging Services
- Communications & Marketing
- Emergency Notification (ECC Alert)
- Campus Life’s Calendar Request Form
- Emergency Operations Plan
- Wellness – Human Resources
- Employee Directory
- Event Calendar