Association of Professional Technical Employees (APTE)

APTE is one of four internal employee associations.
The four associations include the Full-Time Faculty Senate, Adjunct Faculty Association, APTE and the Classified Employees Association.
The internal employee associations are based on the College's personnel classification system.
Association membership is open to all employees in the relevant category at no cost.
The administration encourages internal employee associations to actively participate with the administration in the development of Board Policies, Administrative Rules and Procedures, and to advise and consult with the administration on actions that have a substantial effect on their members.
Internal employee associations are part of the College's Shared Governance process.
Shared Governance is a collaborative decision-making process by which trustees, administrators, faculty, staff and students work as a community of colleagues to advance the mission, goals, and values of the college.
Shared Governance requires open communication among stakeholders in an environment of mutual respect, collegiality, and accountability.