Campus will be closed on Friday, October 20.
No services will be available.
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
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 AND TRANSFER SERVICES
Katie Studer is the new Career and Transfer Advisor at Santa Fe Community College. She is available to work with students who are considering career paths, connecting their degree to a career, developing job search skills, and more. Katie can support students in using Career Coach, the career exploration and job search tool available to SFCC students and community members. Katie is also available to work with students who plan to transfer from Santa Fe Community College to a 4-year institution. Katie can help students consider which schools and programs are available and support them in their transition. Katie’s office is located in the Welcome and Advising Center on campus and appointments can be made to meet with Katie virtually and in-person. To book an appointment with Katie for career and transfer advising, click here.
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 FAIR
The Career and Transfer Fair is coming up! Come join us on Wednesday, November 1st to meet representatives from local employers as well as 4-year institutions to learn about employment and educational opportunities. The event is FREE for SFCC students and community members. The first 75 students are eligible to get a free lunch!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Career Services – email career.services@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1406
Prepare for the upcoming Career and Transfer Fair by attending the upcoming CTS Series workshops! A resume workshop will be held in the I-Room on October 24th, personal resume advising will be available in the Student Affairs Office on October 26th and October 27th, and a networking practice workshop will be held in the I-Room on October 30th. See the flyer for more details.
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 .
EXPERIENCE THE ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE AT SFCC OCTOBER 13 & 14
SFCC’s informative eclipse events will begin on October 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon with “On the Cusp of the Eclipse” shows in the SFCC Planetarium and the Science on a Sphere Theater. Planetarium 50-minute shows will begin at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Science on a Sphere 20-minute shows begin every half hour from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Eclipse viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on October 14, with the peak of the eclipse at 10:30 a.m. Viewing glasses and boxes will be provided. Those wishing to participate should congregate outside of the Health and Sciences Center. In case of inclement weather, there will be shows in the Planetarium and Science on a Sphere Theater.
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.
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 2022-2023 FAFSA applications are available now.
HR OFFERS FLU VACCINE CLINIC FROM 10:30 TO 1 P.M. OCT. 18 IN CAMPUS CENTER
SFCC’s Human Resources Office will offer a free flu vaccine clinic with Albertson’s Pharmacy on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SFCC Campus Center. All shots are free to insured recipients. All ages: Senior flu shot also available. Please bring your insurance card with Bin, ID, Group, and PCN numbers. Albertson’s Pharmacy will give a 10 percent discount on groceries to current Albertson’s Reward Card Members. Free event, first-come, first-served (no reservations required). For information, call 505-428-1224.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Mon-Sat Oct 9-14, Midterm exams for 16-week session and 1st 8-week session
- Friday, October 13, Last day to change audit/credit status for 16-week session.
- Monday, October 16, 2nd 8-week session, Classes Begin
- Tuesday, October 17, Last day to add class for 2nd 8-week session
- Friday, October 20, Campus Closed, No Services. Professional Development Day
- 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.
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.
NEED DENTAL RADIOGRAPHS FOR FREE?
Contact SFCC Dental Department @Aamna Nayyar or @Samantha Montoya
Radiographs will be taken by the students under the direct supervision of the licensed faculty.
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Timing: 9 am – 10: 45 am [time will be scheduled by the faculty
Semester: Fall 2023
Offer open to ALL SFCC staff, faculty, students and relatives and friends [*restrictions may apply].
PILAS PAID INTERNSHIP PROGAM
SFCC is recruiting now for Spring 24, January 22 – May 3. Get paid and mentored at the same time. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023 (limited placement, don’t delay). Please see the attached flyer for more information. Contact Louise Majorey at Louise.Majorey@sfcc.edu
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (2023-2024 ) Available Now SFCC can help you 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 jocelynhernandezmon@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.
STUDENT WRITING AWARDS – SUBMIT ENTRIES THROUGH MARCH 1, 2024
Entries are being accepted for the SFCC writing awards now through 12 noon on March 1, 2024.
Categories include poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, academic essay, image/photography, instructor-nominated, & en español. Winners receive $50 and runners-up receive $25. Winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions will all be published in Accolades, will be invited to read at the celebration, and will also be considered for the SFCC Foundation Richard Bradford Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship.
Applicants must be enrolled in at least three credits and should not yet have earned a degree.
Entries should be no more than 5 pages in length, typed, and attached as Word documents (or jpgs for images/photography).
No more than 6 submissions, excluding instructor nominations. Please remove any identifying information from the entries.
Please see attached flyers for more information.
Email submissions (or questions) to genevieve.betts@sfcc.edu. Please include name, A#, phone number, and the titles & categories of entries.
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.
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
