Dear Petaluma Colleagues,

Welcome to the fall semester at the Petaluma Campus!

First, we welcome our new full time faculty and all of our esteemed adjunct faculty.Secondly, we are not only preparing for a successful and eventful semester, we are also in the midst of preparing for the Spring Semester and our new facilities. We look forward to this process with great enthusiasm, and are seeking your active participation and input as we begin a new phase of growth. 

What is the Petaluma Faculty Forum?
The PFF is officially a subcommittee of the Academic Senate, created to secure the professional rights and to carry out the responsibilities of the faculty of the Petaluma Campus. We provide a vehicle for all faculty to express themselves and to be represented in the governance structure of the Petaluma Campus.  

PFF Meeting Schedule:
Building community is the key to strengthening voice and shared vision as we work to establish the Petaluma Campus in this exciting phase of expansion. PFF will meet the first Tuesday of every month from 3:00-5:00 in room 154 of the Mahoney Library. Please mark these dates on your fall calendar. 

• September 2, 2008
• October 7, 2008
• November 4, 2008
• December 2, 2008

PFF Bulletin Board:
PFF also maintains a bulletin board, located directly outside the faculty/staff mailroom. Here you can find hard copy of current agendas, minutes, and important related communications. 

PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES:
The 6th annual PFF retreat will take place Friday September 12. 11:00am - 3:00pm Location TBA

The PFF Steering Committee welcomes your input at all times and looks forward to serving all our Petaluma campus colleagues. We're looking forward to another productive year.

Sincerely, 

PFF Steering Committee