Welding Students represent at Skills USA
Dear Mary Eleas and Student Government Association, Thank you for your contribution of $1,000. This enabled us to send nine students and two sponsors, Jake Lovato and Chris Felix, to compete in Skills USA in Albuquerque over the weekend of April 14, 2018. Rosemary Sartor, Chase Foster and Derek Cortez […]
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony
The spring induction ceremony for the Alpha Kappa Xi chapter of the two-year college international Phi Theta Kappa honor society took place recently in the Board Room. Interim President Cecilia Cervantes attended, and Nan Keegan, of Student Accessibility Services was the speaker. Ms. Keegan spoke about going back to school […]
Nursing Update
Dean Jenny Landen reports that SFCC’s dual enrollment ADN/BSN first-time pass rate for the NCLEX-RN (licensure exam) is greater than the overall rate for NM Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) schools combined. The consortium includes UNM, NMSU, WNMU, and partnering colleges SFCC, CNM, NMJC, SJC. SFCC has a higher rate than […]
Learn about TRiO from our students
Shane Pacheco, SFCC student Starting my first semester of college I didn’t know what to expect or even how I was supposed to get through the semester. It felt really intimidating going to classes where people sounded more educated than me; everyone was asking questions and seemed like they didn’t […]
¡Palabra!: Sikh
Sikh: Sikhism, or Sikhi Sikkhī, from Sikh, meaning a “disciple”, or a “learner”, is a religion that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent about the end of the 15th century. It is one of the youngest of the major world religions Sikh: Sikhism, o Sikhi Sikkhī, from […]
¡Palabra!: Pow Wow
A pow wow is a social gathering held by many different Native American communities. The word is derived from the Narragansett word powwaw, meaning “spiritual leader“. A modern pow wow is a specific type of event for Native American people to meet and dance, sing, socialize, and honor their cultures. […]
SGA Nominations open now
Student Government Association (SGA) Nomination period for the 2018-19 school year is open now. Executive Officers / Senators Make a Difference / Make Your Voice Heard What: Call for Nominations for (SGA) Executive Officers and Senator Positions for 2018-2019 school year. When: Beginning April 9, 2018 Why: Gain leadership skills, […]
¡Palabra!: Two Spirit
Two Spirit is a Native/American/Indian-First Nation term for people who blend the masculine and the feminine. Used to describe individuals who historically crossed gender boundaries and were accepted (sometimes revered) by Native/First Nation cultures. Source. Espíritu dual es un término nativo americano para la gente que mezcla lo masculino y […]
Phi Theta Kappa News
On March 3, a group from Phi Theta Kappa attended the regional spring convention at UNM Valencia. President Colin Maez, secretary Jenna Rivera, and alumni member Judy Towers went with Emeritus Adviser Jane Abbott to the all day meeting. Various awards, workshops, and 2018 regional officer elections were addressed. The […]
Financial Aid Default Rate Improves
Over the last 4 years the Financial Aid Office has been working to reduce a steadily climbing Cohort Default Rate. The rising rate is largely due to the economic downturn in 2008 that lead to increased borrowing, and the shift from a 2 year default cohort calculation to a 3 […]
Waste Water Treatment Plant Construction Update
The Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) renovations and upgrades project is progressing with no problems and is ahead of schedule. The site leveling and grading is complete and the plumbing and installation of additional ‘sludge beds’ is under construction. Installation of new “sludge beds” drying system. WWTP project work in […]
¡Palabra!: Male-to-Female (MTF)
Male-to-Female (MTF) is a person born or assigned at birth as biologically male, who self-identifies as female and who takes the sex, gender, and identity of a female through dress, mannerisms, behaviors, and may include hormone therapy, and/or surgery. Source: http://www.pflag-pc.org/glossary-of-lgbtq-terms.html Hombre-a-Mujer (MTF) es una persona nacida, o asignada al […]
¡Palabra!: Biracial or Multiracial
Biracial or Multiracial: An individual who identifies as being a member of two or more racial groups. Source: Language Justice Network Biracial o Multiracial: Un individuo que se identifica como miembro de dos (o más) grupos raciales. Fuente: Language Justice Network The word of the week is brought to you […]
DeafTEC Workshops April 28
DeafTEC-Austin Community College will be offering a Writing in the Disciplines Workshop (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch provided) and a Math Workshop (1 to 5 p.m.) Saturday, April 28 in Room 487. Writing in the Disciplines: A workshop designed to provide STEM faculty at both the secondary and […]
Employee Satisfaction Survey
EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SURVEY Every year, SFCC conducts an employee satisfaction survey to find out what is important and how satisfied employees feel in a number of areas. This survey is very important to the college because it tells us where the institution needs to direct our energy and resources. In […]
