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SFCC Student Weekly Connection 03/22/24

CAMPUS WILL BE CLOSED FROM MONDAY MARCH 25 – MONDAY APRIL 1 TO CELEBRATE SPRING BREAK AND SPRING HOLIDAY

Please see below for important dates and information.  

ATTENTION SFCC STUDENTS!

Looking for a fun and rewarding job? The office of Student Engagement has the following positions available:

2-Campus Cupboard Ambassadors
2-Exchange Ambassadors
2-Student Activities Ambassadors
2-Office Student Workers

Student Ambassadors do not need to be work-study eligible.  The Student Worker positions do require work-study eligibility.  Requirements for both types of positions:

-Work a max of 20 hours per week,
-We work with your class schedule,
-Must maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA,
-Some lifting will be required.  

Contact Mary Eleas-Student Involvement Coordinator -505-428-1582 or email: mary.eleas@sfcc.edu

CAFÉ CON LAS COMADRES

SFCC presents Café Con Las Comadres, hosted by Doctora Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, every second Wednesday of the month.  Join us for our next gathering on March 13,  located in the West Wing Upper-Level Student Affairs comfort area  (next to the I-Room),  from 8:30 am – 9:30am.  This is a gender inclusive community of friends who gather to empower the lives of one another through advocacy, navigation, support, and resources.   This is a safe shared space.  Please see the attached flyer for more information. 

CAMPUS CUPBOARD–INTERESTED IN HELPING OTHERS?

We are hiring THREE Students as Campus Cupboard, The Exchange and Office Ambassadors

Max 20 hours per week. Must be registered for at least 3 CR in summer and 6 CR in fall and maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Pay is $15/hour. Students do not need to be work-study eligible.  For more information, please see attached flyer or contact Mary Eleas 505-428-1582 or email:maria.eleas@sfcc.edu

CAREER COACH 

Check out SFCC’s Career Coach, your one-stop shop for job postings, resume writing, and career exploration.  SFCC students and community members can create a free Career Coach account. From there you can upload your resume or create one using the Resume builder that can provide suggestions for how to write your resume based on your work experience. Once your resume is complete, you can quickly apply for any job posted in Career Coach.  If you don’t know what kind of job you want, you can take a career assessment that identifies your primary areas of strength and provides suggestions for different career paths to explore. If you have an idea of career paths you are interested in, you can search for specific career pathways and compare projected salaries, required education, and available SFCC academic programs. Click here to create an account and begin your career search!

CAREER AND MAJOR EXPLORATION WORKSHOP SERIES

SFCC’s Exploratory Academic Advisors and Career & Transfer Advisor present a Career and Major Exploration Workshop series. All SFCC students are welcome to attend any and every workshop in this series to learn about how to make career and major decisions using self-reflection! Join us in Room 212 or use the QR code to get the meeting link from the Career and Transfer Services webpage! Please contact career.services@sfcc.edu with any questions.  Please see attached flyer for dates and times.

COUNSELING SERVICES ADDS UWILL MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICE

SFCC has partnered with Uwill, a mental health and wellness platform for colleges, as an extension to SFCC Counseling Services. Students have an immediate, secure, and convenient way to receive online-based counseling services should the need arise. 

  • Choose a therapist based on your preferences including issue, gender, language, ethnicity 
  • Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night and weekend availability 
  • Choose your appointment type, video, phone, chat, or message

Register for a Uwill account using your SFCC email address. For details, refer to the Uwill FAQ and User Guide

Students are also encouraged to set up an appointment with our Counseling Department for an in-person, private appointment.  Please see the attached flyer for more information .   

EAST WING EATERY IS HIRING
EWE is now hiring Cashiers, Servers, and Cooks. Enjoy Flexible Work Hours and Part-time AM Positions. Must Have a Completed FAFSA. For more information or to apply please contact Rosina Chaparro at Rosina.Chaparro@sfcc.edu.  Be part of an SFCC Tradition and Earn Money! Please see attached Flyer. 

FAMILY STUDY HOURS: 

Calling all parenting students – join student parent leaders from the SFCC Student Parent Alliance on Thursdays 2-5 pm for family study hours in the SFCC library family study room. Attend with or without your child(ren), little siblings, nieces/nephews, etc and stay as long as you’d like. We’ll provide snacks for all and activities for your kids.  See the attached flyer for more information. 

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AND LITERACY MINI-COURSE

Student Affairs has just launched a Financial Well-being and Literacy course to help our students ensure they are on a path to financial well-being and making good choices about their money and their future.  Watch a preview, an introduction by SFCC Student Resource Coordinator Jocelyn Hernandez-Monsalvo:  https://youtu.be/fVo4krhW3j0.  Nusenda and SFCC also have a co-branded Financial Wellness website with lots of useful information and tools:  https://santafecc.teachbanzai.com/wellness.  You can access the course by clicking on the “Financial Literacy” button in the Welcome section of the MySFCC homepage. 

FOLLOW THE STUDENT PARENT SUCCESS PROGARM ON SOCIAL MEDIA:   

Follow the Student Parent Success Program on social media: To stay up to date on SFCC resources and activities for parenting students and their families, and to hear directly from other student parents, follow the SFCC Student Parent Success Program on Facebook and Instagram. Have ideas for student parent content you’d like to see? Let us know by emailing parentingstudents@ sfcc.edu.     

FREE FOOD 

The campus cupboard has moved to room LL305. Come by and visit to see our new improved location and maybe do some shopping at the same time.  Campus cupboard is offering FREE FOOD this spring semester.  Students can visit weekly during open hours to select their own products or pick up a prepacked box.   We currently do not require any student identification.  Personal hygiene (menstrual products) are available from Free Flow NM.  You may schedule an appointment using the Campus Cupboards Booking link on MYSFCC.  Check out the new QR code created for the Campus Cupboard which takes you quickly to the Campus Cupboard Bookings site.  From there you can shop online or set up an appointment to shop.  They have contactless pickup and even delivery.  Please see the attached flyer for these services.    Question call 505/428-1775 or email: cupboard@sfcc.edu

FREE MONEY    

1) Are you a currently enrolled in the Fall semester and are experiencing some financial challenges?  Have you experienced a recent emergency and need just a little help?  Apply today through the Student Emergency Fund.  Applications can be found on your MYSFCC page under Resources (Emergency Assistance Fund).  Applications are reviewed frequently, and funds are directly awarded to your account.  (The funds cannot cover the cost of tuition or books.)

2)  Did you know that you may be eligible forFREE GRANT MONEY?  Have you completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  If not, it’s easy, apply today at www.fafsa.gov.  Even if you are taking a few classes, you may still be eligible.  For more information, please contact our financial aid office at (505) 428-1268 or join one of the financial aid workshops listed above.   The 2023-2024 FAFSA applications are available now.     

IMPORTANT DATES   

  1. Friday, March 22, 16 week sessions Last day to withdraw from class.
  2. Friday, March 22, Last day to petition to graduate and participate in Commencement Ceremony.
  3. Friday March 22, 2nd 8-week session, Last day to drop classes without a grade and obtain a refund
  4. Monday – Sunday, March 25 – March 31, Spring Break, College Closed
  5. Monday, April 1,  Spring Holiday, College Closed
  6. Monday, April 8, Priority Registration for Summer 2024
  7. Tuesday, April 9, Registration open to all students for Summer 2024
  8. Students will not be dropped for non-payment.  If you are currently enrolled, you must pay in full or make payment arrangements with the cashier’s office.  Contact them today at cashiers@sfcc.edu
  9. Students need to pay their current balance to register for the subsequent term.  Please contact the Cashiers office today at 505/428-1211.   

LINKEDIN LUNCH & LEARN SERIES

Candidates will learn how to create a professional presence through their LinkedIn profile. Lunch will be provided for these sessions in partnership with the TRIO Offices, Lower Level 313. (April 10th or 11th from 11:45a.m. – 1p.m.)

Ater the first lunch event, there will be a Resume Building Workshop where a comprehensive resume can be structured with support from Career and Transfer Services. (April 17th from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.) 

The series builds towards a Career Fair where New Mexico companies and vendors will be on campus and looking for those ready to begin or continue their career.  (April 24th a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) 

Finally, there will be a second LinkedIn Lunch & Learn in which candidates prepare for new employment opportunities and networking strategies from contacts gained at the event. ( May 1st 11:45a.m. – 1 p.m.) 

Please RSVP for the event by scanning the QR code or following https://lu.ma/sfccswc. We hope to see you there!

NEED CHILDCARE?  MAKE SURE YOU’RE ON THE KIDS CAMPUS WAITLIST 

When a spot comes available at the Kids Campus, students get priority placement. Kids Campus wants to support student parents and hopes that those needing childcare will get on the waitlist.
Children of degree-seeking SFCC students, SFCC employees, and full-time students at the Higher Education Center are prioritized for placement to support a two-generation philosophy of education at the college. 

Visit the Kids Campus website for more information. Students receive a 10% discount on the cost of Kids Campus and NM Early Childhood Education and Care Development offers Child Care Assistance to income-eligible students. 

RESUME WORKSHOP AND CAREER FAIR

Are you looking for a job? Curious about local employers and job opportunities? Attend our upcoming Résumé Workshop and SFCC Career Fair! The Résumé Workshop will be held online and in-person in Room 201-I on April 17th 12:00-1:00, come to learn about how to create a résumé and receive résumé feedback! Attend the Career Fair on April 24th 10:00-1:30pm in the Main Building and Campus Center to meet with local employers and discuss job opportunities!

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION  (2023-2024 ) Available Now

Pay for college with scholarships. One simple application puts you in consideration for state institutional and Foundation private scholarships.  Scholarships are available for new and returning, part time and full-time students to help pay for college for the upcoming academic year.  Scholarships are also available for second generation college students, Veterans, Native American students, Hispanic students and students with disabilities (must be registered with the SAS department at lanysha.adams@sfcc.edu).  SFCC offers performance-based scholarships through Contract for a Better Tomorrow (CBT). 

For more information and to apply go to: https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/financial-aid/ 

If you have questions or need assistance, email the Financial Aid Office at finaid@sfcc.edu from your SFCC student email account.  Make sure to include your Student ID number in the email.  

Se habla Español.     

SEEKING A STUDENT RECRUITMENT AMBASSADOR

Hiring for a Student Recruitment Ambassador to assist with leading campus tours for individuals and large groups, to support SFCC’s Recruitment and Dual Credit team and assist with projects as needed.  Participate in community and Santa Fe Public School events.  i.e. college and career fairs and application drives.  More information contact Daniela Gurule 505-428-1149 | daniela.gurule@sfcc.edu     

STUDENT PARENT SURVEY

SFCC is building new programs and services for parenting students and working on additional initiatives to make our campus more family-friendly. If you are an SFCC student and are a parent or caregiver of one or more children under age 18, help us learn more about who our parenting students are at SFCC by filling out a short survey in banner. This will also enable us to add you to our student parent email list where we send out information about parent and family activities and other resources.

Please see the attached step by step instructions on how to access the survey.              

SUPPORT SERVICES          

Uwill is an online counseling service.  It is available during the winter break and on all holidays.   They have many different appointment types such as, video sessions, phone calls, chats, or messages.   Please see the attached flyer for more information.

988 is a 24/7 support line for emotional, mental, or substance misuse concerns.  If you are worried about your safety or someone else’s safety.  Struggling with emotions or feeling lost.  Do you just feel like talking to someone.  Call 988.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.    

 TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

TRIO is accepting applications for Fall 2023-2024!   TRIO offers eligible students great services including academic coaching, tutoring, cultural activities, workshops, and study space.  Check out the attached flyer for information on services and eligibility or visit the TRIO web page to apply now! Contact the TRIO office at trio@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1364.   

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: RELAXATION IN THE PLANETARIUM

Embark on a journey of self-discovery in the tranquil embrace of our planetarium.  Join us for a rejuvenating session of relaxation in the planetarium every second Wednesday of the month.  12:30pm – 1:30.   Stop by anytime, even for 10 minutes!  See the attached flyer to RSVP.    

WIN PROJECT

The WIN project employs four Navigators who are actively working to recruit individuals who are unemployed or underemployed or are looking to skill up. Benson is currently assigned to SFCC. WIN Navigators focus is to support low-income individuals, people of color, and people recovering from substance use disorders or those who have been incarcerated to place them into training programs, and connect them with services, resources, employers, and further training to support their success.  Please visit the website with this link https://www.nnm-win.com/community-support

Always Your Champion,

Dr. Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Santa Fe Community College
505-428-1238 thomasinia.ortizgall@sfcc.edu

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