James E. “Jim” Newman
Public Safety / Admin. Of Justice
Rio Hondo College

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Administration – University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science – Cal State University , Los Angeles
Associate of Arts – San Bernardino Valley College
Master Instructor – Cal Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Statewide Leadership

California POST – Commendation for Police Academy Curriculum Development; Expert Witness to State Legislature, Special Hearings on SIDS and Postpartum Depression; California POST- Statewide Subject Matter Expert on Police Training and Curriculum Development; Management Fellow – California POST

Local Leadership

President of Faculty Association (2006-Present); Vice President (2004-06); Chair of the Labor Contract Negations Team; Past President of Faculty Association (1998-2000); Past Vice President (1996-98); Coordinator of the Virtual College, Rio Hondo College; Rio Hondo College – Presidential Search Committee; Rio Hondo College – Planning, Fiscal Committee; Rio Hondo College – Faculty Senate

Prior Service with FACCC

NLIE Committee – Chair (2004-Presient); Data Security Task Force; NLIE Committee – Member (2000-04); General Member (15 years)

Candidate Statement:

The only state-wide advocate devoted entirely to the issues which effect California Community College Faculty is FACCC. Without a strong voice speaking for faculty, the interests of student, and the community college system would be at risk. In these times of constant challenge, I am committed to the united efforts FACCC and our membership to maximize our working relationship with the legislators and state officials. I also stand ready to serve other local and allied statewide faculty organizations. I am convinced that together we make a difference to our students. As one FACCC Governor working in concert with the other Governors and FACCC Executive Leadership, I know I will be able to build these positive strengths to promote issues that are broadly important to student and faculty. My specific goals include:

• Pursue STRS reforms, ensuring that gains we have made do not sunset
• As a vocational education faculty member, I would promote strengthening career and technical education
• Advocate for funding for full-time hires, parity in health insurance and office hours for part-time faculty
• Continue building on our partnership with the state wide academic senate