¡Palabra!: Latino/a
A Latino/a is a person who was born or lives in Latin America, including Mexico, or a person in the United States whose family is originally from Latin America, including Mexico. Source: adapted from www.ohchr.org Un latino o una latina es una persona que nació en o que vive en América […]
Greenhouse construction update
The greenhouse construction will require a utility trench from the south most entrance of the TATC building to the black entrance gate behind the Biofuels lab. There is a marked/fenced trench at the entrance currently and this will be extended in the coming week. The trench will be open for […]
LANL Foundation awards scholarships
LANL Foundation has awarded Regional College/Returning Student scholarships to six SFCC students. The following received the $1,000 scholarships: • Bobby Barela (HVAC and plumbing) • Annadine Benavidez (hospitality and tourism) • Kathryn Eustice (nursing) • Rebekah Lane (biological sciences) • Ashley Montoya (nursing) • Carrie Quade (media arts) Funding comes […]
¡Palabra!: Human Rights
Human Rights: are rights that are inherent to all human beings, regardless of nationality, place of residence, gender, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, ability, sexual orientation, language, or any other condition. All people are entitled to these rights without discrimination. Source: adapted from www.ohchr.org Los derechos humanos : son […]
¡Palabra!: Microaggressions
Microaggressions: are day to day environmental, verbal, and non-verbal slights and insults that intentionally or unintentionally communicate hostile, derogatory, and negative messages about people based solely on their belonging to marginalized groups. These common and subtle moments of humiliation may seem harmless, but throughout life, can lead to increased morbidity […]
¡Palabra!: Immigrant
Immigrant: Someone who moves to one country or region and intends to reside permanently in that country or region. Immigration means “in- migration” into a country, and is the reverse is emigration, or “out-migration.” The long term and/or permanent movement of human population in general, whether into, out of, or […]
¡Palabra!: Gentrification
Gentrification: The process of renewal and reconstruction that accompanies the influx of middle and upper class residents. Gentrification often displaces poorer residents because they can no longer afford to pay rent, eat, and live in gentrified areas. Source: comunidades-justas.org La gentrificación: Es el proceso de renovación y reconstrucción que acompaña […]
¡Palabra!: Internalized Oppression
Internalized Oppression: The internalization of destructive feelings and behaviors experienced by the victims of oppression, which then lead to inaccurate beliefs about themselves and other members of the same target group. A vehicle that makes possible collusion of recipients. Source: comunidades-justas.org La opresión internalizada: La internalización de los sentimientos y […]
Welcome Our New Registrar
Kathleen is native Santa Fean, having been born and raised here and a graduate of Santa Fe High School and the University Of New Mexico. Her bachelor’s degree is in Vocational Home Economics Education with a minor in Political Science. So how did she become a Registrar? As many know…..no […]
Hablandos Photos
From the June 20 Hablando de Nosotros: Talking about Ourselves Speaking to Issues in Nuestra Comunidad, at the HEC. Photos by Camila Motta.
SFCC Welding Student Places in National SkillsUSA Competition
My name is Frank Trujillo. I recently competed at SkillsUSA at the National Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Throughout my entire journey, it has been quite the adventure. I was honored to win first place in our State which allowed me to compete nationally. I have learned so much from my […]
President’s Update: Time-Sensitive Health Insurance Cost Analysis Update
Dear Colleagues: When it comes to our health care coverage (both on a national and local scale), the only constant may be change. In April, New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority (NMPSIA), of which SFCC is a member, announced increases in copays and premiums (read my original announcement). I have […]
Governing Board Approves Policies
The policies listed below were established or revised and were approved by the SFCC Governing Board during the spring semester. Please click on the links below to learn about each of these. It would also be helpful to become familiar with their Procedures. 2-12 Student Records 2-18 Registered Student Organizations […]
¡Palabra!: Transgender
Transgender: A term referring to a person whose gender identity or gender role performance does not “match” what society considers to be “appropriate” for one’s sex assigned at birth. A Transgender person is someone whose gender display at least sometimes runs contrary to what other people in the same culture […]
¡Palabra!: Youth Ally
Youth Ally: A person who acts in partnership with young people, but does not identify as a juvenile. A youth ally grows out of cultural, social, and institutional relationships, partnerships, and mentoring. An ally of youth is a person who supports and stands up for the rights and the dignity […]
