ACCEPTING NOW: DENTAL PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
SFCC’s Dental Department is accepting Certificate in Dental Assisting, Associate degree in Dental Health and Certificate in Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) applications for fall 2024, from now till the class is full.
The application and qualification criteria for the program can be found https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/dental/.
For more information, contact director Aamna Nayyar (https://www.sfcc.edu/person/aamna-nayyar/), ext. 1258 or email Aamna.nayyar@sfcc.edu.
CAMPUS CUPBOARD AND EXCHANGE
Please see the attached flyer for current hours for the cupboard and the exchange.
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!
EAST WING EATERY SPRING 2025 HOURS OF OPERATION 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. THURSDAYS
SFCC’s East Wing Eatery is a class where students learn about day-to-day operations of a cafe. The East Wing Eatery is a culinary classroom that looks like a cafe, and student schedules and availability dictate our hours of operation.
Beginning Thursday, Feb. 6, East Wing Eatery will be open on Thursdays (only) from 9am until 12:30 pm. We will be serving specialty coffee drinks, pastries, and soups. We hope to add more savory breakfast and lunch items as time allows and we receive prepared items from culinary classes. Please come and support the SFCC Culinary Arts Program and see what we are doing at the East Wing Eatery Cafe. Thank you!
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 PROGRAM 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.
New)STUDENT PARENT FOCUS GROUPS
Calling all student parents! Santa Fe Community College’s Student Parent Success Program wants to hear from you! We’re hosting virtual focus groups to better understand the experiences, challenges, and needs of student parents with young children. Your voice matters-help shape the support and resources available to you!
How it works:
- Virtual focus groups
- 60-90 minutes via Zoom
- Earn a $30 gift card for participating!
Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FQFLKZN or contact Kim Zamarin at 505-765-2334 or at kzamarin@pire.org. Thank you for your help informing SFCC about the supports and services that would help meet the needs of student parents!
Career Ready for Parenting Students
A 3-session career skills class for parenting students
Wednesdays April 16, 23 & 30 5:30 – 7:00 PM at SFCC
Whether you’re preparing for your post-graduation job search or looking for a job while you’re in school, this class is here to help you prepare. In this 3-session interactive class, we help student parents create or update a resume, draft a cover letter that can be adapted for different applications, and practice interview skills. We also cover employment topics of specific relevance to parents.
Register by April 9 at: https://www.sfcc.edu/parenting-students/student-parent-programs/career-ready/
Student Parent Coaching, Anytime – “Remember that the SFCC Student Parent Success Program is here to support you anytime. Just reach out by phone (505) 428-1036 or email us a parentingstudents@sfcc.edu. Discuss your concerns, learn about resources, get help finding child care or developmental services, learn about family activities and parent classes, and more!”
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. Questions? Email us: 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 for FREE 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 2024-2025 FAFSA applications are available now.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Friday, April 4, 16-week session, Last day to withdraw from class(es)
- Friday, April 4, 2nd 8-week session, Last day to drop without a grade and obtain a refund.
- Monday, April 7, Priority Registration for Summer 2025 begins
- Tuesday, April 8, Registration for Summer 2025
- Monday, April 14, Priority Registration for Fall 2025 begins.
- Tuesday, April 15, Registration for Fall 2025
- 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.
- Students need to pay their current balance to register for the subsequent term. Please contact the Cashiers office today at 505-428-1211.
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(New)CAREER AND MAJOR EXPLORATION WORKSHOPS
Are you deciding which major and career path you should choose? SFCC’s Exploratory Academic Advisors and Career & Transfer Advisor will be hosting a Career and Major Exploration Workshop series on April 15th, 22nd, and 29th. 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 412 or email Katie Studer at mary.studer@sfcc.edu if you would like the link to join virtually! Please see attached flyer for more information.
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SFCC Gameday
Starting now in February Every Friday in the Campus Center from 11:30am – 2:30 pm
Enjoy board games and catch live sports on the big screen. Free snack, popcorn and drinks!
Sponsored by your friends at Student Activities
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Wellness Wednesday
Take a break, relax, and recharge at Wellness Wednesday at the Student Wellness Center! Held on the first Wednesday of each month, this event is designed to support your well-being.
Upcoming Dates:
- April 9
- May 7
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room LL312
What to Expect:
- Free Food – Enjoy snacks and refreshments.
- Relaxation & Connection – Unwind and meet other students.
- Wellness Activities – Fun ways to de-stress and boost your mood.
RSVP: https://lu.ma/sfccswc or scan the QR code to confirm your attendance!
Tómate un descanso, relájate y recarga energías en Bienestar Miércoles en el Student Wellness Center. Este evento se lleva a cabo el primer miércoles de cada mes para apoyar tu bienestar.
Próximas fechas:
- 9 de abril
- 7 de mayo
Hora: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Ubicación: Sala LL312
Qué esperar:
- Comida gratis – Bocadillos y refrescos.
- Relajación y conexión – Relájate y conoce a otros estudiantes.
- Actividades de bienestar – Formas divertidas de reducir el estrés.
RSVP:https://lu.ma/sfccswc o escanea el código QR para confirmar tu asistencia.
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(New) SPRING 2025 CAREER AND TRANSFER WORKSHOPS
Join Career and Transfer Services once a month for a workshop on a career or transfer related topic. We will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 in Room 412. You can also join the workshops virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please email career.services@sfcc.edu for the link to join. Please see the list below and the flyer attached for the dates and topics for the Spring 2025 workshops.
- May: Acing the Interview (5/7, 3:30-4:30)
(New)Wednesday, April 2nd 3:30-4:30pm – How to Network and Career Fair
Students can join online via Teams or in person in Room 412 to attend a workshop about how to network and prepare an elevator pitch to speak with employers at the Career Fair. Come join us!
(New)Wednesday April 9th 12:00-3:30pm – CAREER FAIR
Are you looking for a job? This event is for you! Students and community members are welcome to attend the Career Fair in the Campus Center and Main Building Hallway. We will be hosting 60 employers on campus from a wide variety of industries to share their current job openings.
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(New)NMSU is presenting a FREE 6-week lecture series for BEGINNER gardeners! This course will teach you everything you need to know about getting started with your own vegetable garden! Space is limited, so register today! All classes are free. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 505-224-4053 and leave a message with your first and last name as well as phone number, or email amj@nmsu.edu. Individuals must be 18+ to participate. Participants who attend 4 out of 6 classes will receive free gardening supplies! Please see attached flyer for more information.
SFCC IN PERSON MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Whether you are facing a difficult life experience, wanting tools and support to manage stress, or are struggling to meet your goals, SFCC Counseling Services is here to help!
SFCC Counseling is free, confidential, and not part of your academic record
To make an appointment with the SFCC counselor either in person or online Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm please visit: https://bit.ly/counselingSFCC
To contact the Counselor, email counselingservices@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1682
For more information about Counseling Services visit https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/counseling-services/
Free Teletherapy
- UWILL is a national online Counseling Service that partners with SFCC. In addition to being available during the day, they have services available after hours, on weekends and during holidays. To sign up for UWill Counseling you only need your sfcc email address and to visit this link: https://app.uwill.com/login to create an account
- The UWill website also has wellness program videos on topics such as sleep, relationships, academic success and reducing anxiety.
For Urgent Mental Health Support
If you are overwhelmed by life or emotions and don’t know where to turn, these numbers can help you connect privately and receive one-on-one support from a caring, non-judgmental person to help you through the moment. If you need to talk to someone don’t wait to get help! It doesn’t have to be a crisis to call:
- UWill mental health 24/7 line is 833.646.1526 this line is staffed by a licensed mental health professional
- Call or text 988, or chat online at www.988lifeline.org/chat.
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.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (2025-2026 ) Available Now
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.
TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
TRIO is accepting applications for Fall 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.
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
WINTER WEATHER TIPS FROM SFCC SAFETY AND SECURITY:
- Wear proper footwear for the weather and conditions
- Make decisions about whether to come to work or school based on your safety and communicate with your supervisor or instructors.
- Be aware of your surroundings and avoid icy roadways and walking paths.
- Avoid carrying large or awkward items as this can cause an imbalance.
- Sign up for SFCC RAVE at https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert/ to receive updates on delays and closures.
- If you observe icy hazards on campus, please contact the SFCC Safety Specialist at 505-428-1825.
- Report slips and falls to SFCC Security. For emergencies dial #911.
Always Your Champion,
Dr. Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Santa Fe Community College
505-428-1238
thomasinia.ortizgall@sfcc.edu
