Mission Statement

The Association of Black Employees will promote social justice and the interests and welfare of Black employees and Black students within the San Jose Evergreen Community College District. The association will work towards equity and inclusion in recruiting, hiring, and the retention of Black employees and the recruitment and retention of Black students. The association will be committed to creating a sense of community through advocacy, education, leadership development, and cultural events.

Membership

Membership is open to all college employees and members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, creed, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation, who support the mission and objectives of The Association of Black Employees. Membership status is granted upon payment of dues.

Dues for SJECCD Membership may be paid in full at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1) via credit card payment or ACH on the SJECCD Foundation Website by selecting "I want to support" and clicking on The Association of Black Employees designation. For employees, dues may be split into payments, through staff payroll deduction. For payroll deductions, membership is renewed annually unless a termination request is submitted to SJECCD Payroll.