Campus Weekly

Read how one student is benefitting from Mayor's Guaranteed Income program

Here’s an excerpt from the 04/03/22 Santa Fe New Mexican story, “Guaranteed income pilot relieves some financial stress for student parents”:

“…Martina is one of 100 student parents younger than 30 who earn less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level (less than $50,000 for a family of four) at SFCC who were selected via lottery out of hundreds of applicants to participate in the city of Santa Fe’s guaranteed income pilot and has received $400 each month since September.

Her last name is being withheld to adhere to research requirements set forth by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research, which is studying the pilot program, funded by Mayors for a Guaranteed Income initiative at $500,000.

For Martina’s family, the pilot has put a temporary end to a continual uphill battle balancing late utility payments and making tough decisions between necessities like food ($170 to $300 a week) or child care ($200 a week) and paying for school (up to $1,000 a term).

“I probably wouldn’t be taking classes right now if I was just racking up debt,” she said. “I might not even have a car right now.”

The Institute for Women’s Policy and Research estimated in 2019 that 22 percent of all college students are parents.

Estimates at SFCC are higher — with one survey conducted by the Anna Age Eight institute reporting 36 percent of students on campus have a child younger than 18.

That number likely overlaps with other indicators yielded by the 2021 survey, like the 29 percent of respondents who needed child care services — two-thirds of whom had trouble finding it — or the 34 percent who reported needing food assistance, many who didn’t qualify.

Catron Allred, director of the Early Childhood Center of Excellence at SFCC, said higher education is rarely set up to support parents trying to attain degrees, who she said may not be able to take on as much coursework as traditional students.

Between parenting, working and attending school, “small things can derail that process,” she said.

“School is the first thing you’re able to give up,” Allred added.

Martina has not given up. The student — who attended The MASTERS Program, a dual-credit high school in Santa Fe — has been chipping away at her classes one or two at a time since high school graduation, mostly online, save one term when her daughter was born.

Yash Morimoto, vice president for strategy and organizational effectiveness at SFCC, estimates 75 percent of students at SFCC are part time — and said it can take them five to eight years to graduate. And many can get lost in the process.

The National Center for Education Statistics places the part-time retention rate in postsecondary institutions at 43.5 percent.”

Image: File photo of a recent SFCC grad with a young child.

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UNM/SFCC Health Ambassadors application opens April 1

The UNM – SFCC HC Ambassadors Program will begin taking applications for Fall 2022 SFCC students who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers. This federally funded program provides opportunities for students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds to explore healthcare options while also offering tutoring support to be successful in college. The deadline for the application process is September 15, 2022.

For more information on eligibility and program benefits, see program information sheet.

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Join us noon April 11 for final conversation in Social Justice Series

SFCC thanks you for participating in the Social Justice Series. You are welcome to attend some or all of these sessions as your time permits.

Save the date: April 11: Honoring Our Relationships Through Solidarity: Envisioning the Future for the final conversation in the series.

On MySFCC you will find a Social Justice Series web page (login required.) You can access the page from my SFCC by clicking on the “Social Justice Series” button in the Resources section or the “Social Justice Series” menu item. You will find the Zoom link for today’s and the upcoming session, as well as see the full schedule and speaker bios. (Note: You will be asked to register at the beginning of the Zoom session with your A number.)

If you need any special accommodations, please email pdac@sfcc.edu at least three business days in advance of any of these online events.

Photo: Vincent Werito, Ph.D., one of the UNM series speakers.

Fusion Tacos on campus Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Thanks to Student Involvement Coordinator Mary Eleas for making arrangements so the popular Fusion Tacos food truck can come to campus from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. The truck will be coming to campus through May 11.

The menu includes: tacos, quesadillas, nachos, burritos, salads and drinks. Show them your support so they can continue to bring their tasty food to the college! Everyone is welcome. Look for them out by the flagpoles at the main entrance to the college. Your support will determine whether they can continue this service. Invite your friends who live in the neighborhood to support them.

SFCC’s Visual Arts Gallery presents the exhibition, “Border Artists,” which opened March 11 at the gallery and continues through April 7. This is the last week to see the exhibit. The exhibit features work from 17 artists who are part of the Border Artist’s group from southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.

SFCC’s Director of Art on Campus said, “We’re excited to showcase some of the spectacular artwork being produced downstate, as well as the work by some artists from El Paso, Texas. This diverse selection of art provides our community with a window to work they might not generally have an opportunity to see. It’s also quite inspiring for the college’s art students to be exposed to different forms of artistic expression.”

The following artists will participate in the exhibition: Margaret Berrier, jewelry; Emmitt Booher, digital photography; Tauna Cole, oil painting; Janice Cook, porcelain & mixed media; Sherry Carter-Doil, mixed media painting; Linda Elkins, mixed media collage; Amanda Jaffe, ceramics; Suzanne Kane, ceramic and steel; Cassandra Lockwood, acrylic painting; Rosemary McLaughlin, oil painting; Jeanne Rundell, mixed media painting; Storm Sermay, archival pigment photographic prints; Jo-an Smith, painting (oil and acrylic), David Sorensen, Digital photography; Zoe Spiliotis, 2-dimensional art; Jean Wilkey, oil painting; and Nolan Winkler, acrylic and mixed media painting.

For more information about the gallery, contact SFCC’s Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1501.

Top photo: Suzanne Kane’s “Cultivated,” ceramic/steel. 25”x18”x 10.” Next photo: Janice Cook’s “La Mona Dreams Aplenty,” porcelain & mix media. 18”x13”x9.5”

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Faculty, staff, students and alumni invited to share work for Library Resource Guide

The Creative Writing Department is growing its visibility, community, and engagement by developing an SFCC Library Guide of works by All SFCC Community, including all genres and mediums by faculty (all), staff, students, and alumni. This collection will be regularly updated, available as an SFCC Library Guide.
Please click https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WY7s9sRZT5YFt66gKKzxjLLON3l-EVpcONfq9h7WOo/edit?usp=sharing to upload and share your work. Please copy and paste the prompts below for each entry you add. This will allow pieces to be disseminated in multiple categories.

• Your name:
• Your SFCC connection:
• List all that apply: Student, Alumni, SFCC Title, and Department/area of study (when applicable):
• Link(s) to your SFCC website Bio page or Department’s page
  https://www.sfcc.edu/schools-and-departments/ (when applicable) and/or relevant personal sites:
• Title of your piece:
• Genre /Medium of your piece:
• Where can we find this work? (links, Google Doc. of a PDF, etc.)
• Any brief comments you would like to include in the listing.

Questions? Contact Emily Stern at 505-428-1467.

Veterans Legacy Program launches new website

The Santa Fe Community College Veterans Legacy Program (SFCC VLP) has launched a new webiste, https://sites.sfcc.edu/vlp/, which commemorates our New Mexican Veterans through the discovery and sharing of their stories. SFCC VLP encourages students, faculty, and teachers at colleges, universities and K-12 level in New Mexico and beyond to immerse themselves in the rich historical resources found within National Cemetery Administration cemeteries, and related historical documents.

Participants research Veterans interred in New Mexico’s cemeteries and develop educational tools that increase public awareness of Veteran service and sacrifice.

For questions about the Veterans Legacy Program, please contact Steve Martinez.

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Save the date! Spring Commencement May 14, 2022

Save the Date
May 14, 2022
Spring Commencement Ceremony
William C. Witter Fitness Center
Santa Fe Community College

Video Livestream for those who wish to view remotely.
Covid-safe: social distancing and masks required.
More details to come!

Listen to KUNM story about Opportunity Scholarships

KUNM reporter Alice Fordham recently visited campus and interviewed SFCC student Fyqa Hilmi as part of her story about the Opportunity Scholarship.

Read and listen to this KUNM, 03/21/22 report, Free tuition sends some students back to school

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New Poetry Posts feature student artwork

In a January “Miriam’s Well” blog post Miriam Sagan shared the following about new poetry posts on campus:

These wonderful images are from students in last semester’s Color Theory class at SFCC with Sudeshna Sengupta. They are on six of the campus poetry posts: two in central courtyard, two at west entrance (upper & lower) and two in smoking area towards west of bookstore and cafeteria. I’ll be documenting the rest of the posts next–done by book artists. Enjoy this beautiful melding of words and color.

Map of poetry posts on campus: https://www.sfcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Poetry-Posts-Map.jpg

Read the blog post to see the beautiful images.

Call for submissions for Multilingual Resources for an SFCC English Learners Library Guide

Associate Professor of English Emily Stern is coordinating with SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye to develop a list of multilingual resources for an SFCC English Learners Library Guide.

Emily Stern said, “The global equity in learning lens promotes expanding and growing relationships, reading comprehension, and access across all languages and courses by supporting multilingual learning using a relational, strengths approach.”
Read more at: https://www.learningsciences.com/blog/envisioning-equity/

The SFCC English Learners Library Guide will be organized according to SFCC’s designated Pathways. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to add contributions and suggestions of resources that would aid SFCC’s English learners.

Please add your contributions to this Google document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JJmEqhoR3iowyoTQjUACfyi-VUkkK0kE94heFgqR3tM/edit
Here are just a few examples of some resources identified for the Arts and Communication Pathway:

COMM/ENGL/READ
English Language Arts Glossary (ENGL/SPAN) https://research.steinhardt.nyu.edu/scmsAdmin/media/users/atn293/ela/ela_spanish.pdf
ENG/SPAN Literary Terms and Devices Glossary (NY State and NYU) https://research.steinhardt.nyu.edu/scmsAdmin/media/users/atn293/terms/literary_terms_devices_Spanish.pdf

Here are other Pathways that we’d like to expand with resources:
• Business
• Health Sciences
• Law and Social Justice
• Science and Engineering
• Teacher Education
• Trades and Sustainability

Questions? Contact Emily Stern at 505-428-1467.

East Wing Eatery Hours change: 8 a.m to noon T-F

After a successful soft opening in February, the East Wing Eatery announces its new hours. The café will be open 8 a.m. to noon. Tuesday through Friday going forward. Eatery manager Chef Micaela Deaton says that she and the student workers have been very busy and are working hard to meet campus demand. The eatery will be closed Mondays for prep and planning.

Thank you for your continued support of the East Wing Eatery!

Book massage therapy appointments now

Appointments for the Spring semester Student Massage Therapy clinics are open at https://sfcc.timetap.com/.

Here are the details about this semester’s clinics:

• $25 for a 60 minute Swedish-Therapeutic Student Massage
• March 21 through May 13
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
• 1:15 p.m.; 3 p.m.; 4:45 p.m. appointments

Good news! There are twice as many students this semester, so more appointments are available. Also, appointments are now open to the public.

All appointments will be in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center. As per the Covid protocol for the FEC, all who enter must arrive wearing a mask and show a proof of vaccination to be admitted.

Visit the Massage Therapy Program page to learn more about the college’s program.

Contact Massage Therapy program lead Julianna Santillanes at 505-428-1293 for questions about the program.

Juried high school art exhibition opens 4 to 6 p.m. April 18

Santa Fe Community College School of Art and Design will host a Juried Exhibition of regional High School Student Artwork in the Visual Arts Gallery with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 18.

The exhibit closes on Thursday, April 28.

New hours for Campus Cupboard

The Campus Cupboard (Room LL302E) has changed in-person shopping hours starting Monday, February 28, 2022.
Mondays: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursdays: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

If you cannot visit during the current open hours listed or are not
comfortable with in-person shopping, check out Bookings for more options. To access Bookings, log in to MySFCC, look under Schedule an Appointment, and click on the pink button labeled Campus Cupboard (Online). You can access the reservation and delivery option 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome to visit the Campus Cupboard weekly for free groceries and other household items that may be available. Personal hygiene (menstrual) products are available from Free Flow NM.

Contact cupboard@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1775 for more information.
Campus Cupboard is supported by SFCC Foundation.

Visit Campus Cupboard for more information.

Campus Cupboard is supported by SFCC Foundation.

Mask requirement remains in effect (for now)

Mask requirement remains in effect.
In a campus update on February 18, it was announced that SFCC’s current health and safety practices, including the mask requirement, remain in effect.

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Financial Well-being and Literacy Mini-course now available

Student Success 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.

Here is a preview, an introduction by SFCC Student Resource Coordinator Jocelyn Hernandez-Monsalvo:

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 home page.

AARP Tax-Aide taking appointments from Feb. 1 through April 13

The college and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide announce they will offer tax assistance and preparation via online appointment. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. The services are provided by volunteers from the community. Appointments can be made after January 15 at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide-aarp-tax/. Community members will be asked to either pick up forms outside the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, beginning January 27 or download the forms at the registration website to fill out and prepare for drop-off at their appointment time at the Santa Fe HEC.

All appointments must be made online. No one will be admitted on a drop-in basis. Appointments, which are expected to quickly fill, will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Tuesday, February 1 and ending Wednesday, April 13. For information, please leave a voice mail at (505) 428-1780. Volunteers will return calls when possible. Note: Taxpayers will be asked to stay in their cars and wear a mask so volunteers can pick up and return paperwork to them in the Santa Fe HEC parking lot.

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Order free at-home covid tests

As some of you may have heard, the USPS is offering free covid tests with free shipping. For your information purposes only, below is the link and some additional information.

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
• Limit of one order per residential address
• One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
• Orders will ship free starting in late January
https://special.usps.com/testkits

Also, if you need more information about at-home test kits, New Mexico testing sites or Vault tests visit: https://cv.nmhealth.org/covid-19-testing/

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Spring CE Catalog now available online and in print

Santa Fe Community College announces the SFCC Spring Continuing Education Schedule is now available online. Print copies can be found in the racks at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and racks around town. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce for tips on registering and to view the variety of offerings.

Many new classes are available this spring.

The Spring Continuing Education catalog is available online for viewing and download.

Browse the fun and interesting noncredit classes and then enroll online today.

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Policy Updates

At the Oct. 27 meeting, the Governing Board approved the addition of the Cash Reserves section to Policy 1-31 Governing Board Financial Oversight. You can view the Cash Reserves information under Policy Process L. If you have any questions, please contact Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer Nick Telles, Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer, ext. 1161. Thank you.

2021-2022 Policy Review Schedule. The policies scheduled for shared governance review during the academic year 2021-2022 are posted on SFCC Connect: Campus Resources > Policy Review. College Policies and Procedures are posted at SFCC Policies. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

For the protection of our community...

When coming on campus:

• Masks are required.
• Practice social distancing
• Avoid congregating in groups.
• Avoid staying in public, indoor spaces for extended time periods.
• Children are allowed on campus. Masks required.
• Fully vaccinated? Please use the SFCC Health Screener App to submit proof of vaccination
• Departments, programs, and unique spaces may require special protocols or safety requirements.
• Appointments are highly encouraged.

SFCC in the news

The following stories or radio shows either featured or mentioned SFCC or one of its employees. Some stories also are related to NM higher education.

04/02/2022, New York Times, “What if college was free? This state is trying to find out.” Read details on NM Opportunity Scholarship.

03/31/2022, Los Alamos Daily Post, “New Mexico Higher Education to receive federal funding.” Includes TRIO program.

03/31/2021, KRQE-TV, “Santa Fe approves scholarship funds for veterans.”

3/19/21, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Colleges also working out how to foot educators pay.”

03/18/2022, Albuquerque Journal, “NM launches push to boost nursing schools.”

03/15/2022, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC School Of Art & Design Juried Exhibit Of Local High School Student Artwork Opening Reception April 18”

03/14/2022, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Monday March 14 – “SFCC hosts ecolinguistic justice presentation”

3/5/2022, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Governor signs bill, expanding New Mexico free college program.” Story includes quotes from President Becky Rowley, Ph.D. and Director of Automotive Technologies program Julia Furry.

3/4/2022 Associated Press, “Governor signs free college bill, expands coverage.”

3/4/2022, Albuquerque Journal, “Governor signs bill to expand free tuition.”

3/2/2022, KRQE, “Higher Education Department breaks down Opportunity Scholarship”

Credit class schedules now visible online for Summer and Fall

Are you planning to register for the summer term or Fall semester? You can start checking out available classes now by visiting:
https://www.sfcc.edu/look-for-a-credit-class/.

Students are strongly encouraged to work with an academic advisor prior to registering. Contact at Academic Advising at 505-428-1275 or advisor@sfcc.edu. You can also schedule a remote appointment with an Academic Advisor.

Summer Registration:
Priority Registration (for NM credit students with 30 or more hours) for summer 2022 begins April 11.

Registration opens for all for the summer term on Tuesday, April 12.

Fall Registration:
Priority Registration for Fall 2022 (for NM credit students with 30 hours or more) begins April 18.

Registration opens for all for the fall term on Tuesday, April 19.

SFCC Student Weekly Connection 04/01

Read the latest Student Weekly Connection for information on the Auto Tech Open House, a Hewlett-Packard networking event on Zoom, SFCC Career Expo 2022, a city Rapid Hire Event, TRIO Support Services, and the Resource of the Week, Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) Home Visiting Safe Sleep Program. The program provides a Safe Sleep Baby Kit to any New Mexico family containing materials to foster a safe sleep environment in a variety of spaces.

Also learn about new scholarship opportunities: The New Mexico Technology Council 2022 Women in Technology Scholarship (applications due April 6) and The Donohue Family SkillPointe Scholarship Contest which offers scholarships to non-credit students.

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Counseling Services support groups for the second half of Spring semester!

Counseling Services is offering new rounds of telehealth groups, including a General Support Group and a Nursing Support Group. Each group will meet for 6 weeks beginning the week of April 4, and each session will last one hour.

Drop-in General Support: Wednesdays at 12 p.m.

• Stay engaged and supported through the final 8 weeks of Spring semester
• Learn techniques and skills to lower test anxiety
• Acquire healthy and fun methods of de-stressing
• Share your concerns and accomplishments through group support
• Drop-in when you can or when you need to

Drop-in Nursing Support: Fridays at 12 p.m.

• Receive the support you need to stay engaged in the nursing program
• Learn techniques to lower test anxiety, including meditation and breathing exercises
• Share your challenges in a safe, supportive, and confidential space
• Support your fellow nursing student peers and receive support from them
• Drop-in when you can or when you need to

Additionally, Counseling is continuing to collaborate with the SFCC Library to offer another four-part series of a Mental Health Discussion Group open to students, faculty, and staff. Be on the lookout for further announcements. Meeting day and time TBD.

Please email counselingservices@sfcc.edu if you are interested in participating in one of these groups. As always, individual sessions are available by appointment. Janelle and Rosalie, your SFCC Counselors, very much look forward to having you!

Upcoming FAFSA Workshops

FASFA workshops begin at 11 a.m.
April 20 & May 25

Have your 2019 income tax and wage information available in order to apply for this year’s financial aid (through Summer 2022)
Have 2020 info to apply for next year (Fall 2022 – Summer 2023)

Parents’ information should be used if the student is under 24 years old and not married or independent

The workshops will take place on the Zoom video conferencing platform. For more information, contact Financial Aid Office at finaid@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1268.

Printmaking student's work featured at Dulce Capital Bakery

John Drabanski, who has studied printmaking and photography at SFCC, is exhibiting a selection of his prints and photographs on the wall of Dulce Capital Bakery, 1100 Don Diego Ave.

“I’m grateful for this opportunity. I thank my long-time mentor Patricia Pearce for making this arrangement. I also thank Linda Cassel for her assistance, as well,” Drabanski said.

This semester, he’s enjoying being in a letterpress print class taught by Gordon Fluke.

Director of SFCC’s Center for Book Art and Printmaking Patricia Pearce and Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel are coordinating with the owners to have a series of 2-dimensional art exhibitions by SFCC art students and instructors.

Molly and Armando Martinez took over the business after working for the previous owners. The two met in an SFCC English class!

Here’s a story from the Santa Fe New Mexican about the couple https://www.santafenewmexican.com/life/taste/couple-behind-dulce-capital-give-thanks-give-back/article_94248466-4727-11ec-97ae-df4bff1d931a.html We think that story is as sweet as their baked goods.

SGA launches "Student Government Scoop"

SGA’s Student Weekly Connection included the first edition of a Monthly Newsletter, “Student Government Scoop,” published by SFCC’s Student Government Association.

Find out what’s happening on campus from the students’ perspective. Congratulations SGA!

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LANL Foundation opens applications for Career Pathways Scholarships

Applications for LANL Foundation Career Pathways Scholarships are now open. Applications close on April 18. Visit https://www.lanlfoundation.org/our-work/scholarships/career-pathways-scholarship for more information. On the web page, you’ll see an inspiring video and get information about how to apply. Start gathering information soon for your application, which requires several documents.

Student Resource Center is here for you

Connect with Community Resources
The Student Resource Center focuses on providing information to students about resources throughout the community and providing appropriate referrals to agencies. The resources focus on basic needs such as: housing and shelter, food, legal services, transportation, childcare services, utility payment assistance, and physical and mental health services. All services are free and confidential.

Conèctese con los Recursos de la Comunidad
El Centro de Recursos para Estudiantes se enfoca en proporcionar información a los estudiantes sobre los recursos en toda la comunidad y proporcionar referencias apropiadas a las agencias. Los recursos se centran en necesidades básicas como: vivienda y refugio, alimentos, servicios legales, transporte, servicios de cuidado infantil, asistencia para el pago de servicios públicos y servicios de salud física y mental. Todos los servicios son gratuitos y confidenciales.

505–428-1194 | resourcecenter@sfcc.edu |
www.sfcc.edu/offices/student-resource-center

TRIO is accepting applications for Spring 2022

TRIO is accepting applications for Spring 2022! TRIO offers eligible students great services including academic coaching, tutoring, cultural activities, workshops and study space. Visit the TRIO web page to apply now! Contact the TRIO office at trio@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1364.

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Spring 2022 student employment opportunities

Student Work Study is a financial aid need-based program that provides a student funds earned through part-time employment and pays the minimum wage for Santa Fe County.

Eligible students can work up to 20 hours per week and work is scheduled around your school schedule. In addition to helping you pay for your education, the work-study program helps you gain work experience, develop your skills, and build a possible pathway to future employment opportunities.

To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements:

• Must complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA and any additional requested verification items
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 degree-related credit hours for spring.
• Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

If you are interested in student employment, you can email the Student Employment Office at StudentEmployment@sfcc.edu for further information.

SFCC 2021-2022 Scholarship Application 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 kayla.garcia1@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.

sj Miller, Ph.D., will give keynote on "Addressing Censorship of LGBTQIA+ Education" at American Educational Research Association

sj Miller, Ph.D. will give a keynote on “Addressing Censorship of LGBTQIA+ Education” on the panel “Addressing Censorship in Education” at the American Educational Research Association.

Please volunteer to help make Commencement a success!

Our students are thrilled about the upcoming in-person commencement. We hope as many employees as possible will be there to congratulate our spring graduates.

We need your help, since we don’t have as many student ambassadors and many are graduating and can’t help us. Be part of the excitement and show your support of our students. Please volunteer to help make the commencement a success!

Call for volunteers to assist with Graduation – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14, 2022

• Greeters
• Assist with students and student line up
• Ushers (assist guests with seating), handing out programs
• Assist with video recording/livestream

Please contact Bernadette Gonzales, Registrar by email @ bernadette.gonzales@sfcc.edu

Image: SFCC Commencement file photo

In Memoriam: Chris Abeyta, note services this week

SFCC extends its sympathies to the family, friends, students and colleagues of former Governing Board Member and long-time instructor and staff member Chris Abeyta, who passed away on March 8. Read about his services here.

In 2007, he retired from Santa Fe Community College where he had been a GED instructor, college advisor, and Student Leadership Coordinator. He is fondly remembered and appreciated for his work in all of those areas as well as for bringing in musical groups to perform for student activities, GED graduation and the college graduation.

In addition, he was known for his involvement in the community and as the leader of the popular band, Lumbre del Sol. He was also a very popular KSFR radio host.

Read more about Chris Abeyta from these stories:

3/09/22, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Musician, teacher remembered as pillar of community.”

3/08/22, Santa Fe Reporter, “Rest in Power: Chris Abeyta.”

Photo: Chris Abeyta, 2013 SFCC file photo.

In Memoriam: Thomas (Tómas) A. Romero

The college expresses condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues of Thomas (Tómas) A. Romero.

Following a February cancer diagnosis, Romero, an advocate for cultural preservation in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Taos counties, died March 12 at age 75.

Romero served SFCC in several official, as well as advisory capacities. Here are his official SFCC titles and terms of service:
10/1/2007- 7/4/2008 Associate VP Finance and Administration
7/5/2008-5/31/2010 Associate VP Organizational & Community Development.

Read more in this March 22 story in the Santa Fe New Mexican, “Preservation advocate known as ‘heart that walked on legs’.”

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Advisor Jonathan Harrell to perform in final weekend of "11 short plays"

Advisor Jonathan Harrell is set to perform live theater at Teatro Paraguas in “11 Short Plays by Joey Chavez.”

The show is a tribute to beloved Santa Fe High and Santa Fe School of the Arts theater professor Joey Chavez. It will feature some of the many short plays he has written and will be performed by his former students.

Harrell will be performing in one of the eleven short plays during the final weekend of the show.

A recent story in the Santa Fe Reporter, The Play’s The Thing, details Chavez’s recent retirement and the show.

“11 Short Plays” runs from March 25 through April 10 with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission, and $10 for students and limited income. Reservations may be made online or by calling 505-424-1601.

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New "Disability Justice from A to Z" coloring book includes Emily Stern's artwork

English and Creative Writing Faculty Emily Stern is among the artists included in the new “Disability Justice from A to Z”, a coloring book for all ages, just published last week by Sins Invalid.

More info is available at https://www.sinsinvalid.org/coloring-book. The SFCC Library will also soon have a hard copy available.

Emily Stern artwork: U is for Unity, Unshamed, and Universal Health Care. Click for larger image.

Dental Assistants Recognition Week

Dental Assistants Recognition Week (DARW) is held the first full week in March every year. March 6-12, 2022 has been designated by the American Dental Assistants Association as the perfect time to acknowledge and recognize the versatile, multi-talented members of our dental team. SFCC’s Dental Department celebrated by honoring their dental assistants for the variety of duties they perform. Thank you cards and snacks were given to the Dental Assistants at La Familia Dental Center. Faculty who are dental assistants were given gifts. Dental Assisting students were honored with a snacks treat.

Please watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bdqRy_Xh0Y specially made for honoring the vital part of the Oral Healthcare Professionals’ team – The Dental Assistants, because they deserve to be honored!

For information about the dental programs at SFCC, please contact: aamna.nayyar@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1258.

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In Memoriam: Sevastian E. Gurulé

SFCC extends sympathy and condolences to the colleagues and family of Sevastian E. Gurulé, who worked with the Santa Fe Small Business Center based at SFCC. His colleagues shared, “The unexpected passing of Sevastian Gurulé is a tremendous loss to the Small Business Center Network. Sevastian quickly became a valuable member of the team managing our entire database system. His thoughtfulness, humor, and constant upbeat positive attitude will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sevastian’s family and all that knew him.”

Among his family survivor’s is Daniela Gurulé, SFCC Student Admissions counselor.

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Jennifer Lynch featured in "The Printers Proof: Artist and Printer Collaborations" exhibit and video

Adjunct Faculty member Jennifer Lynch is one of six featured printers in the Albuquerque Museum exhibition “The Printers Proof: Artist and Printer Collaborations,” which runs from February 19 through May 15.

Lynch is featured in the video on the exhibition website.

Also, read this 03/05/2021 Albuquerque Journal story, “Exhibit looks at the artist, printmaker relationship.”

Read more about Jennifer and her work at https://www.lynchpinpress.com/.
Image: Jennifer Lynch in the studio. Photo by Kerry Kehoe. Used with permission by the artist.

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Krystal Patton will serve on Santa Fe Veterans Alliance board

Interim Veterans Resource Coordinator Krystal Patton was offered a position on the board of directors for the Santa Fe Veterans Alliance. She said, “I’m excited for this opportunity and look forward to supporting our community and veterans.” She added, “The Alliance assists veterans within our community who need additional resources. I began participating in online voting sessions at the end of January. We’re looking to hopefully have a Zoom meeting this month.”

Patton is a U.S. Navy Veteran. Veterans who need assistance can reach her via email at krystal.patton @sfcc.edu or call her at 505-428-1305. Visit SFCC Veterans Resources Center for more information.

Photo: Veterans Resource Coordinator (Interim) Krystal Patton.

New employees: We'd like to get to know you!

Staff Senate is encouraging new staff employees to come to an upcoming Staff Senate to introduce yourselves.

Campus Weekly would also love to introduce new staff and faculty members. Please send us your name, job title, when you started at SFCC, brief bio and photo (it can be a selfie!) to Submit News.

If you’re new since the beginning of the academic year, which began in August, we’d love to introduce you to the SFCC community. We’re happy you’re working with us at SFCC!

Express Scripts coverage of at-home tests

Employees, check your email from Jan. 27 for a message from Human Resources explaining how to get coverage of free covid tests using Express Scripts coverage at pharmacies.

How to submit your proof of Vaccination

1. Access the SFCC Health Screener app using one of these methods:
   • SFCC Health Screener App
   • Download on your phone. Go to your app store and search for “SFCC Health Screener.” The mobile app seems easiest to use, and can also be downloaded at the bottom of page after clicking the “SFCC Health Screener” button above.
   • Click ‘Health Screener (COVID-19)’ app button from MySFCC

2. Sign in using your SFCC credentials with “LOGIN WITH EXISTING ACCOUNT”
3. Upload a copy of your vaccine card by clicking “COVID-19 SCREENER” and following the instructions

Contact vaxaid@sfcc.edu for

• Application support
• Assistance uploading vaccination card
• If you have already uploaded your proof of vaccine and need to resubmit

View SFCC Vaccine Requirement

HR has provided the following document to guide you through the submission process:
SFCC Health Screener App Guide

Policy Updates 2021-22 Policy Review Schedule

Policy Updates
2021-2022 Policy Review Schedule. The policies scheduled for shared governance review during the academic year 2021-2022 are posted on SFCC Connect: Campus Resources > Policy Review.

Revised Procedures. Please become familiar with the newly updated Procedures in the links below and address any questions to the Policy Owners listed.

• Policy 1-11 Shared Governance, President Rowley, ext. 1201 or Audrey Lucero, Executive Assistant to SFCC Boards, ext. 1148
• Shared Governance – Procedures Overview
• Policy Review Procedures
• Policy Review Flowchart
• Policy 3-12 Faculty Qualifications Procedures, Margaret Peters, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, ext. 1372.

College Policies and Procedures are posted at SFCC Policies. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

Please review the state’s latest vaccine registration information to see how to enroll for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine booster shots are now available. Check with your area pharmacy for details.

NOVID phone app: The City of Santa Fe has partnered with NOVID to slow the spread of the virus. Download the free app at NOVID.org. Read more about the app in this Dec. 15 Santa Fe Reporter story, “Spread the Word, not COVID-19.”

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Let's help slow the spread of the virus

Let’s keep everyone safe and remember:

• SFCC COVID protocols require that everyone wear a mask at all times on campus.

• If you are feeling ill, you should not come into work, and avoid any type of social setting. The College wants you to feel better before you return to work.

• If you are feeling ill: Get tested and isolate yourself from others as much as possible. We need to help mitigate the health risk to others.

• Call 1-855-600-3453 for testing information and results.

• If you do contract COVID-19, seek medical attention immediately. Notify your supervisor and human resources. These cases need to reported, SFCC is here to support you.

Please do your part, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy.

Do you need information on testing? Visit togethernm.org.

Remember to wash your hands for a full 20 seconds!

Submit nominations for WOW awards

The Office of Human Resources reminds you to nominate who you think is doing a great job here at SFCC. The nomination form can be found at the SFCC Connect portal, or by reaching out to Joanne Romero joanne.romero@sfcc.edu

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