SFCC Student Weekly Connection 09/05/2025

CAMPUS CUPBOARD MEAL KITS

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE COOK KIT

The Campus Cupboard is excited to announce a limited number of Cook Kits! Everything you need to make a nourishing, easy to prepare meal, packed in one bag and ready to take home.  Each Cook Kit includes all the ingredients and a simple recipe to help you create a delicious dish with minimal stress and maximum flavor.  Designed with students and families in mind, these kits make cooking affordable, accessible, and fun.  Pick up your Campus Cupboard Cook Kit beginning August 18^th.  Please use the QR code on the attached flyer to RSVP.  Good food shouldn’t be complicated.  Cook Kits are limited in number, and will be first come, first served.

CAREER COACH 

Check out SFCC’s Career Coach your one stop shop for job postings, resume writing, and career exploration.  You can quickly apply for any job posted in Career Coach.  You can also take a career assessment that identifies our primary areas of strength and provides suggestions for different career paths to explore. 

CAREER FAIR ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH

Are you looking for a job? Curious about local employers and job opportunities?  Attend the Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15 in the Main Building and Campus Center.  Local employers will be on campus to speak with students and community members about job opportunities. 

CHILDCARE- MAKE SURE YOU’RE ON THE KIDS CAMPUS WAITLIST 

Are you in need of childcare?  When a spot becomes 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.  Student 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. 

CREATIVE WRITING AT SFCC  
Ready to write your story? Whether you’re into poetry, fiction, or personal narrative, SFCC’s Creative Writing classes are the place to explore your voice, sharpen your skills, and connect with a community of writers!

Fall 2025 Creative Writing Offerings:

• ENGL 1320 – Exploring Creative Writing
  • Online, asynchronous with Genevieve Betts
  • Wednesdays, 5:30–6:45pm (Room 221, web-blended) with Stanley Eichelberger
• ENGL 2320 – Intro to Fiction Writing
  • Online, asynchronous with Stanley Eichelberger
• ENGL 2330 – Intro to Poetry Writing
  • Wednesdays, 10:00am–12:30pm (Room 220) with Genevieve Betts
• ENGL 2340 – Intro to Creative Nonfiction Writing
  • Online, asynchronous with Stanley Eichelberger

DENTAL PROGRAM APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW

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 2025, from now until class is full. The applications and qualification criteria for the program can be found here https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/dental/  For more information, contact director Aamna Nayyar (https://www.sfcc.edu/person/aamna-nayyar/), ext. 1248 or email Aamna.nayyar@sfcc.edu

FALL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Hiring has begun for fall student workers.  Earn $15 an hour and work on campus 20 hours per week.  Apply at https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/student-employment/.  Contact Katie Cadena Priebe at katie.cadenapriebe@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1068 for more information or to apply!  She attached flyer for more information.

FREE DIAPERS AVAILABLE THROUGH DIAPER DEPOT AT SFCC EXCHANGE

SFCC students, faculty, staff, and community members can now receive a free monthly supply of diapers and wipes—thanks to a new partnership between the SFCC Exchange and Food Depot’s Diaper Depot.  Sizes range from newborn to size 8.  To participate, enroll at the Campus Cupboard (Room LL305) or if you already have a CC#, email joanna.johnston@sfcc.edu with your information   Please see attached flyer. 

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AND LITERACY COURSE

Student affairs has 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. Nusenda and SFCC 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 on the Welcome section of the MySFCC homepage.

FREE FOOD AND SNACKS

The Campus Cupboard (Room LL305, lower level of the West Wing) offers free groceries and snacks to the SFCC community.  You can shop for groceries once a week and grab up to two snacks a day.  The Campus Cupboard is open from 8:15 am to 4:45 PM, Monday through Friday when campus is open.  The Exchange also has kitchen items, clothing, and diaper program enrollment.  No student ID is required—just a quick 5-minute enrollment.  Menstrual products are provided by Free Flow New Mexico.  Questions?  Email cupboard@sfcc.edu or call 505-428

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 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 colleges.  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.

Fall 2025 CAREER AND TRANSFER WORKSHOPS

Join Career and Transfer Services once a month for a workshop on a career 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 Fall 2025 workshops. 

• September: Revamp your Resume 
• October: Networking and Career Fair Prep
• November Career Exploration tools
• December:  Navigating the Job Search

STATE OF NEW MEXICO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The State of New Mexico Internship Program offers paid positions starting at $16.20/hour for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as recent graduates.  Internships are available year-round during fall, spring, or summer sessions.  Participants can earn a Certification of Work Experience Equivalency, which helps meet qualifications for permanent state positions.  Learn more at https://www.spo.state.nm.us/internships/  or by contacting Luis.Burrola@spo.nm.gov.  See attached flyer for more information. 

STUDENT JOB ALERT – BE A STUDENT RECRUITER

Want to learn skills and earn a paycheck?  SFCC’s student recruitment team is hiring a student worker.  If you love meeting people, sharing your college experience, and gaining professional skills, this could be the job for you.  Not the right fit?  No problem—there are lots of student jobs available across campus!  Explore openings and learn more about eligibility by contacting Katie Cadena-Priebe, Student Employment Manager at 505-428-1068 or katie.cadenapriebe@sfcc.edu.   Or visit, https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/student-employment/ for information on eligibility and how to apply.

SFCC STUDENT PARENT ALLIANCE

Student parents build your leadership skills with the Student parent Alliance!  Help plan family activities and events, create social media posts, and give feedback on student parent programs and resources.  Earn $15/hour.  Learn more and apply by September 141 at https://www.sfcc.edu/parenting-students/student-parent-alliance/

STUDENT PARENT SUCCESS COACHING PROGRAM

Student parents, get individualized support and connect with other student parents through the Student parent Success Monthly Coaching Progam!  Students enrolled in coaching are more likely to stay enrolled at SFCC.  Stipends available for some students.  Learn more and apply by September 7^th at https://www.sfcc.edu/parenting-students/student-parent-programs/spsp/

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 rom other student parents, follow the SFCC Student Parent Success Program on Facebook and Instagram.  Have some ideas for student parent content you’d like to see?  Let us know by emailing  parentingstudents@sfcc.edu                                  

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!