A Brief History of AFRCC, contributed by emeritus history professor, Jim Hill:

AFRCC has evolved over the course of more than half a century. It began with an informal group of faculty members who came to be called the Faculty Club. They met to plan social activities in the late 1940s and early 1950s but came to play a role in faculty governance by the 1960s. During the 1970s, however, legislative and other changes transformed the body's representative role into a more social and benevolent one. Growth and social and political change propelled these changes. As the faculty grew in numbers, the Faculty Club became the collective voice of the faculty regarding salaries and academic matters. In 1962, the Faculty Club became the Faculty Association and the official representatives of the certificated staff. It was during the 1970s that the leadership role in these matters passed to other organizations. New state laws provided for a Faculty Senate to speak in academic matters, and another series of laws established the formal structure for collective bargaining. As a result, matters concerning conditions of employment became the province of the CTA. In these new circumstances the role of AFRCC (the new name which came as a part of a college reorganization in this period) reverted to that of the early years. By the 1980s the group's primary concern was faculty morale and well being. AFRCC once more organized social events but also supported initiatives to recognize the contributions of individuals to RCC. The major endeavors in this regard have been the funding and support of the Faculty Memorial Scholarships and of the building and support of the Faculty Emeriti Memorial Court in the Quadrangle on the RCC City Campus.

 

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE
ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

[as amended, May 2002]

ARTICLE I  NAME

The name of this organization shall be THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

ARTICLE II.  PURPOSES

The purposes of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE are social and benevolent and shall consist of efforts to enhance the well being of members of the college community through actions to 1) improve the general morale of the faculty and staff; 2) create a sense of community on the campus; 3) provide support for faculty and staff members in times of bereavement and adversity; 4) recognize and celebrate faculty and staff members' achievements and joyous occasions; 5) award scholarships for students at Riverside Community College; and 6) recognize and honor faculty emeriti for their contributions to the college.

ARTICLE III.  MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership in THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE shall be opened to those certificated persons who are employed full-time or part-time by the Riverside Community College District.

Section 2. The members of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, as defined in Article III, Section 1, shall constitute the electorate and shall have one vote each in all elections conducted by THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Section 3. Membership is dependent on the payment of annual dues at a sum approved by the membership and payable by September 1st of the succeeding fall semester.

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE shall be a President, a President-elect, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.

Section 2.  Officers of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE shall be elected by the membership under the provisions of Article VIII of this Constitution.

Section 3. The term of office for officers of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF Riverside COMMUNITY COLLEGE shall be two  years.

Section 4. The duties of the President shall be to:

(1) Preside at meetings of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

(2) Preside at meetings of the Executive Committee.

(3) Make appointments not otherwise provided for in this Constitution, such appointments to be ratified by a simple majority of the Executive Committee.

(4) Maintain regular communication with the College President.

(5) Furnish operational representation for all offices and committees.

Section 5. The duties of the President-elect shall be to:

(1) Act in the capacity of the President in any case where the President is unable to serve.

(2) Conduct nominations and elections for THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE under the provisions of Article VIII of this Constitution.

Section 6. The duties of the Secretary shall be to:

(1) Keep minutes of the meetings of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE and the Executive Committee.

(2) Make these records available to the entire membership within ten days of the event recorded.

(3) Maintain a resource file on faculty affairs for the use of the members of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

(4) Send notes, flowers or cards to celebrate achievements and provide comfort for bereavement of faculty, staff and administration.

Section 7. The duties of the Treasurer shall be to:

(1) Maintain the accounts of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

(2) Provide for the collection of dues.

(3) Assist the President-elect in the preparation of a budget for presentation on or before May 1st of each year for approval by a majority vote of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Section 8. Vacancies in elected positions shall be filled by majority vote of the Executive Committee.

Section 9. Officers may be recalled from office by a vote of 2/3 of the membership of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE at an election conducted by the Executive Committee. A petition signed by 1/3 of the membership of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, or a vote of 2/3 of the Executive Committee, shall be necessary before such an election can be called. The election shall take place in not less than 5 school days nor more than 15 school days following the receipt of the petition by the Executive Committee or the vote for removal by the, Executive Committee.

ARTICLE V.  THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Section 1. The Executive Committee shall:

(1) Formulate and implement policies pursuant to the stated purposes of the Association.

(2) Provide and maintain channels of communication between faculty, administration, and governing board.

(3) Hear, investigate, deliberate, negotiate, recommend or refer any matters brought to its attention by a member.

Section 2. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the President, President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and one representative from each campus in the District.

Section 3. The Executive Committee shall hold regular meetings not less than twice per semester or upon the call of the President.

Section 4. The Executive Committee may expend the funds of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in the conduct of its business under the provisions of the annual budget.

ARTICLE VI.  THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Section 1. THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE shall establish a Social Committee on an ad hoc- basis for the purpose of planning social events for the members.

ARTICLE VIII.  NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

Section 1. The President-elect of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE may appoint members to a Nominating Committee to recruit candidates for Associated Faculty elections.

Section 2. The President-elect shall prepare a ballot for the following positions in THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

President

President-elect

Secretary

Treasurer

Campus Representatives

Section 3. The ballot for THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE offices shall be presented prior to May 1 of each year. Officers shall be installed prior to June 1st.

Section 4. Nominees must consent to their nomination, either verbally at the nominating meeting or in writing, if unable to be present at the meeting. Candidates shall be elected to office by a plurality.

ARTICLE IX  PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order, revised, shall govern THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

ARTICLE X.  AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Any article or section of this Constitution and By-Laws may be amended by 2/3 majority of the votes t in an election held for the purpose of amendment, provided that notice of the proposed amendment has been given one week in advance of the election held.

Section 2. Amendments may be proposed by 2/3 of the Executive Committee or by petition signed by twenty-five percent of the members of THE ASSOCIATED FACULTY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.