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As an NOCCCD employee you're entitled to a range of benefits and opportunities. Below is a listing of frequently asked questions regarding some of these benefits.

FAQs

To update your mailing or permanent home address, phone numbers, email addresses, or emergency contacts, please log in to MyGateway. Navigate to Employee Tools – Employee Dashboard – My Profile, and click the edit button to make the necessary changes.
 

To set your preferred name, please log in to MyGateway and navigate to Employee Tools – Employee Dashboard – My Profile. Click the edit button to update your information.
For further guidance, we recommend reviewing AP 7120-13: Employee Records: Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Chosen Name
 

If you need to request a name change, please reach out to HR@nocccd.edu to schedule an appointment. During this process, your social security card will be reviewed. Please note that legal name changes can only be processed with a new social security card; unfortunately, other court documents or forms cannot be accepted.

For your convenience, if you need to request a verification of employment, please reach out to: HR@nocccd.edu . We kindly ask that you include any necessary forms for review and completion. You can typically expect a processing turnaround of three to five business days.
If your request involves salary or wage information, please direct those verifications to Payroll@nocccd.edu . You can typically expect a processing turnaround of five to seven business days.

Yes, all permanent staff members are eligible for jury duty leave and will receive their regular pay for the duration of their service, regardless of how long it may take. However, please note that temporary staff members are not entitled to paid time off while serving on jury duty.

Please prepare and submit a resignation letter/email notification to your immediate manager. In your letter, be sure to include the date of submission as well as your intended last working day with the district. This will help facilitate a smooth transition and ensure all necessary arrangements are made between all necessary departments. 

For Permanent Employees: If you are a Classified, Confidential, Management, or Full-Time Faculty member, please visit our District Retirement page. There, you will find important contact information for STRS or PERS, along with a helpful retirement guide: Retirement FAQs.
For Adjunct Instructors: While there is no formal retirement process for adjunct faculty, please take the following steps: 1) Submit a letter to your immediate manager indicating your intention to retire, along with your last working date; and 2) If you are a member of CalSTRS, reach out to them for further guidance on your retirement options.
 

Advancement Process: Before enrolling in the desired coursework, you must complete and submit a course approval form to your dean/department; advance approval is required. After review by your dean/department, it will also be evaluated by the Vice President of Instruction (VPI) and Human Resources (HR). 
Eligible Coursework: Lower division, upper division, and graduate units related to your assignment qualify for salary column advancement. Note that a maximum of 15 lower division units can count toward Column II advancement. Column III is applicable with an earned doctorate.
Salary Column Advancement: You may advance only one column per academic year. To have your advancement reviewed, transcripts and any supporting documentation must be submitted to the District Office of Human Resources by the second Friday in August. Approval from the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources or designee is necessary. Salary adjustments will not be made during the academic year.
For more details on column advancement, please refer to Article 11 in the Adjunct Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. 
 

Advancement Process: Advancement from one (1) class to another will be authorized only after the individual involved has filed a request for such advancement and submitted satisfactory evidence substantiating the request, such as transcripts or grade cards. The evidence must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources on or before the second Friday in August and must be approved by the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources or designee. 
Eligible Units for Advancement: Graduate and upper division units related to the individual’s assignment qualify. A maximum of 15 lower division units can qualify towards each advancement. Equivalent Unit Credit may also be earned for activities that will enable Unit Members to grow in knowledge and experience as it relates to their assignment. For industry-sponsored courses, 1 unit for every 20 hours of attendance in approved programs. No more than 9 equivalent unit credits may be used towards advancement.
For more details on class advancement, please refer to Article 20 in the United Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

Members earn a stipend of $400 per year after completing nine equivalent semester units of approved coursework, with at least six units in related courses. Stipends are prorated based on employment percentage and take effect at the start of the next fiscal year.
Eligibility: All Unit Members can apply for these increments. Courses may either be related or elective courses. All coursework must be from an accredited institution. Minimum grade of “C” required, and units must be earned during employment with the District.
Limitations: Members can earn a maximum of five increments, with no more than two in one fiscal year. A sixth increment is available for completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. For more details on PG&D, please refer to Article 12 in the CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.