named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
FA Benefit Fund
Provides health benefits, legal services, discounted dental care, and a $500 benefit for new dependents to full-time and adjunct faculty members
Grievance and Arbitration Support
Offers representation and filing support for contract violations through a formal grievance procedure, with arbitration available for unresolved cases
Health Insurance Assistance
Guides members on accessing county health plans, COBRA, retiree coverage, and spousal Medicare transitions, with Benefit Fund coverage beginning on first day of employment
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers student scholarships and academic recognitionAdministers an annual scholarship in honor of former president Ellen Schuler Mauk to support Suffolk Community College students. Supports student graduation events including Commencement, School of Nursing pinning, ESL graduation, veterans graduation, and Honors Convocation.
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Union and Member Organization Facility Operations 1 activity
- Administers union operations and member engagementApproves the union budget, certifies election results, and maintains regular communication with union members to gather concerns and report on union activities. Operates a benefit fund office at the Southampton campus in Selden, NY.
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Faculty & Academic Labor Union Representation 1 activity
- Advocates for faculty and staff working conditionsConducts contract negotiations with college administration and county representatives on behalf of faculty members and administers a contract membership survey to collect input from dues-paying members. Advocates continuously for improved working conditions to enhance student learning experiences, including past negotiations to preserve adjunct faculty seniority for up to six semesters without an active assignment.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Delivers JEDI Institute professional development programmingOperates a professional development program consisting of three summer sessions and a January follow-up, during which participants develop and implement equity-focused plans. Provides certification and recognition to employees who complete the program and conduct follow-up sessions to support revision of implementation plans.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funds and co-sponsors the JEDI Institute professional development programFunds and co-sponsors the JEDI Institute, a professional development program for Suffolk Community College employees focused on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Provided $35,000 to launch the program in September 2021 as part of a union-administration collaboration.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Implements campus health and safety measuresReconfigured classrooms, labs, and public spaces for social distancing; upgraded HVAC systems per CDC guidelines; installed plexiglass barriers; and implemented sanitation protocols for instructional spaces. Initiated a campus-based COVID-19 testing program for students required on campus, with potential inclusion of faculty volunteers.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces faculty recognition contentProduces a video series called Faculty Profiles to highlight faculty members and their contributions at Suffolk Community College.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provides health and welfare benefits to union membersAdministers a benefit fund that provides health and welfare support to faculty members, including a $500 benefit for each newborn or newly adopted child upon application and submission of a birth certificate. The fund also offers legal benefits and access to reduced-rate dental services through a panel of dentists for adjunct faculty.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Provides member representation in disciplinary proceedingsOffers representation by union officers and access to NYSUT attorneys for members involved in administrative investigations or disciplinary actions.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Supports student basic needs through food pantry involvementEngages faculty members in supporting student food pantry operations through donations and volunteer participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.82M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.72M95%
Investment income$97K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.80M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$122K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.58M
Cash$266K
Investments$2.30M
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$2.55M
Liquid reserves17.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY KAFFAGA | ADMINISTRATOR | 35 | $106K |
| DANTE MORELLI | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $20K |
| PETER DIGREGORIO | TRUSTEE/TREASURER | 1 | $13K |
| CYNTHIA EATON TVELIA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $12K |
| COURTNEY BREWER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $7K |
| KEVIN MCCOY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $7K |
| KIM NG SOUTHARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $7K |
board members · 1
- SEAN TVELIA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- American Federation of Teachers Network — National parent union affiliation providing support and resources.
- Dr. Edward T. Bonahue Government — President of Suffolk Community College who supports the JEDI Institute professional development program.
- EMHP Partner — Provides health benefits information and materials related to coverage options for active and retired employees and their spouses.
- Long Island Federation of Labor Network — Local labor federation membership fostering regional labor collaboration.
- NYSUT Partner — Provides legal representation support through NYSUT attorneys for members during disciplinary proceedings.
- NYSUT Partner — State-level union partner that administers contract membership surveys and leads advocacy efforts on retirement tier reforms.
- National Education Association Network — National parent union affiliation providing support and resources.
- New York State AFL-CIO Coalition — Coalition partner collaborating with NYSUT on advocacy to fix Tier 5 and Tier 6 retirement provisions.
- New York State United Teachers Network — State parent union affiliation providing support and resources.
- SUNY Government — Follows SUNY student vaccine policy and references SUNY's Covid dashboard for public data.
- SUNY Suffolk College Partner — Collaborates with faculty and staff at SUNY Suffolk College to produce and feature Faculty Profiles.
- Suffolk Community College Network — FACULTY ASSOCIATION OF SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE BENEFIT FUND is affiliated with Suffolk Community College as its faculty association.
- Suffolk Community College Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk Community College administration to co-lead the JEDI Institute.
- Suffolk Community College Partner — Hosts the Faculty Association's benefit fund operations on its campus.
- Suffolk County Community College Government — Engages in formal negotiations with the college administration and county government on behalf of faculty members.
- Suffolk County Community College Partner — Co-sponsors and co-administers the JEDI Institute with SCCC administration.
- Suffolk County Community College Partner — Co-sponsors the JEDI Institute professional development program with SCCC administration.
- Suffolk County Department of Health Government — Collaborates with college health services on contact tracing and notification protocols for confirmed COVID-19 cases.
- Suffolk County Department of Health Government — SCCC follows Suffolk County DOH guidelines for contact tracing and quarantines.
- Suffolk County Employee Benefits Unit Partner — Coordinates employee benefits administration for faculty, including health coverage and dependent enrollment.
- Suffolk County Organization of Public Employees Network — Local coalition representing all eleven Suffolk County unions, promoting coordinated advocacy.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Reflective Practice to Advance Equitymethodology: reflective practice for equityBy providing structured professional development for self-reflection, the organization enables employees to create equity-focused action plans, because individual awareness and accountability are necessary precursors to systemic change.
- Representative Council Model for Grassroots Advocacymethodology: representative_council_modelBy using a representative council model, the organization ensures that local member concerns directly shape union policy and decision-making, because grassroots input strengthens legitimacy and responsiveness in advocacy efforts.
- Shared Governance for Institutional Equitymethodology: shared governance for equityBy collaborating across union and administration with broad community engagement, the organization drives institutional change, because sustainable equity reforms require shared ownership and coordinated action across power structures.
- Working Conditions as a Driver of Student Successmethodology: working-conditions-to-student-successBy improving faculty and staff working conditions, the organization advances student learning outcomes, because educator well-being and job stability directly enhance teaching quality and student support.