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Holiday Coat Drive through Dec. 15

SGA, SFCC Foundation & Gerard’s House are sponsoring a Coat Drive at SFCC through Dec. 15

New and gently used coats are being collected for Gerard’s House and SFCC students in need. Gerard’s House provides grief and loss support for children, teens, and families. All their services are bilingual and free of charge. They are a registered 501(c) and all donations are tax-deductible.

Collection boxes can be found in the main hallway (stairwell) and in the Fitness Center. Call Krystal Patton for more information: 505-428-1305.

Between Certain Death and a Possible Future World AIDS Day Event recording

Between Certain Death and a Possible Future World AIDS Day Event. Hosted by Valerie Nye and the SFCC Library, several contributors to Between Certain Death and a Possible Future: Queer Writing on Growing Up with the AIDS Crisis read from the newly released book, followed by a Q&A with the authors.

The online event was sponsored by SFCC Foundation, PDAC and the SFCC Creative Writing program.

Listen to the The Key Podcast featuring Becky Rowley and Tracy Hartzler

The Key Podcast | Episode 69: A Major Cross-College Collaboration – Inside Higher Ed, an interview with Becky Rowley and Tracy Hartzler.

Listen to a great conversation with Becky and Tracy explaining the challenges and goals of CHESS.

East Wing Eatery
soft opening Nov. 29 - Dec. 10

Great news! East Wing Eatery will be open for coffee and pastries from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday, Nov. 29 – Friday, Dec. 10. Thanks to Micaela Deaton for making it happen!

For more information, contact Micaela Deaton at micaela.deaton@sfcc.edu

Happy Hannukah

Happy Hannukah to all who observe the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting and prayers. This year it runs from Nov. 28-Dec. 6.
Learn more about Hannukah (also spelled Chanukah) here.

Spring CE Catalog now available online

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

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

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Apply now for Spring Massage Therapy program

Students interested in joining the Massage Therapy program this spring should visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/massage-therapy/ for program details and the application form which should be completed and emailed along with a résumé to ute.jannsen-kerr@sfcc.edu.

Please note the program includes a mix of online and in-person classes, so all Massage Therapy students must have Covid vaccinations. Apply ASAP to join the program this spring, since an interview is required for acceptance.

Questions? Contact either Massage Therapy program director Ute Jannsen-Kerr via email at ute.jannsen-kerr@sfcc.edu or Massage Therapy instructor Julianna Santillanes at juliannna.santillanes@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1293.

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Artist Jerry Brown installs “Evolution” at SFCC

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel was excited to share this news:

Jerry Brown just installed his New Mexico Art in Public Places mixed media piece “Evolution” in the entry of the Art and Design Building. SFCC purchased the work using AIPP funds. It is one of eight pieces that will be coming to our campus in the next few months from eight different artists.

Jerry Brown is a contemporary Native American painter. The Diné artist is from Mariano Lake on the Navajo Nation. He is a 1995 graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts. He is influenced by Diné traditions and ceremonies and the colors, people, sites, smells and sounds of both the Diné and modern world.

The artist also shared these images on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jerrybrownart/photos/pcb.5023935260967862/5023935204301201

President's update Nov. 19

November 19, 2021

As we head into the holiday next week, I want to wish each of you a happy and safe long weekend.

Here are a few reminders:

• Tuesday, Nov. 30: Vaccine Requirement Deadline for all faculty and staff who work on campus or need to be at any College facility for any reason are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, have received at least one dose of an approved vaccine, or have obtained a vaccine exemption. Thanks to the vast majority of college employees who have already submitted their documentation. It’s easy to upload your Covid-19 Vaccination record on the SFCC Health Screener. Here is a helpful walkthrough from HR. All faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption by Convocation on Jan. 6, 2022. More information and FAQs are online at https://www.sfcc.edu/covid/vax-requirement/.
• Thursday, Dec. 2: CHESS ERP Kickoff Celebration on Zoom, Mission All Together 2025. Presidents and employees from four CHESS partners – Clovis Community College, CNM, Northern New Mexico College, and SFCC – along with the many colleagues who have been working on the ERP project for more than a year, will participate in a zoom event together from noon to 2 p.m. Learn more about CHESS, the ERP, our consultants Workday and CampusWorks, and the ways this initiative will improve how we do business and transform the student experience.
• Saturday, Dec. 11: Fall 2021 Commencement. Join the college community to congratulate our approximately 350 summer and fall graduates who have accomplished earning a degree or certificate during the challenges of the pandemic. I’m so proud of them and of all of you who have helped them on their educational journey.

Thank you for all you have done and are doing to keep our campus safe and to support our students.

Sincerely,

Becky Rowley, Ph.D.

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.

Vaccine requirements begin for faculty/staff on Nov. 30, students on Jan. 18

In an email announcement on November 1, President Rowley notified the campus community that SFCC will begin requiring Covid-19 vaccines for all students, faculty, and staff who attend classes or work on campus.

View the complete SFCC vaccine requirement. Here are the key details:

• By November 30, 2021: All faculty and staff who work on campus or need to be at any College facility are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, have received at least one dose of an approved vaccine, or have obtained a vaccine exemption. All faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved exemption by Convocation on January 6, 2022.
• By January 18, 2022: All students who attend classes in person, or come to Main Campus, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, or College-operated facilities, are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, have received at least one dose of an approved vaccine, or have obtained a vaccine exemption.

Students, faculty, and staff can upload their proof of vaccination using the SFCC Health Screener App. Review the instructions at https://www.sfcc.edu/covid/sfcc-health-screener/ to learn how to upload proof of vaccination.

Exemption application forms and corresponding instructions can be downloaded on the vaccine requirement page.

Additional details and a set of Frequently Asked Questions are also available on the vaccine requirement page.

The college will maintain its current on-campus health requirements: All SFCC employees, students, and visitors are required to wear a mask while on campus and to continue practicing social distancing.

New Poetry Posts on Campus

New poetry posts by Kathryne Lim on campus.

In an October 27 blog post, Miriam Sagan previewed one of the poetry posts on campus which have recently been updated.

Magdalena, NM

Your land is a tapestry of ribbon
and rattlesnakes, sky stitched
above it like an untouched stream.
Mornings, I collect eggs from your basin,
my fingers powdery and warm all day.
It’s impossible not to see the shape of a woman
in a mountain range, here a mound of breast,
there an aching for rivers long dead.

Take a walk today and checkout the poetry posts on the SFCC Campus. Use this map to find them.

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School of Arts, Design and Media Arts Faculty and Staff Exhibition continues

SFCC’s School of Arts, Design and Media Arts Faculty and Staff Exhibition continues through January 13.You’re encouraged to stop by from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday when the campus is open. Also invite your friends and prospective art students to stop by. The public is welcome to visit but must wear a mask while on SFCC’s campus.

SFCC has outstanding fine art, design, and media art studios. The faculty and staff are recognized artists both locally and on the national level.

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.

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.

11/08/2021, Santa Fe New Mexican,“Santa Fe Community College Automotive Technologies Center gets LEED Gold rating.”

11/06/2021, Santa Fe New Mexican, “MY VIEW PAUL LAZARUSCome January, screenwriting is continuing ed at SFCC”

10/31/2021, Santa Fe New Mexican, “LeDoux shared New Mexican Spanish knowledge.”

10/06/2021, Santa Fe New Mexican, “New Mexico’s teacher-prep programs face challenges amid surging vacancies.”

FAFSA Workshops 11 a.m. December 1, 8, 15

Get money for college! Attend free FAFSA workshops on Zoom in Dec. SFCC current and prospective SFCC students can get assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online via Zoom from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15.

Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/fafsa-workshops/ for details. The FASFA form is the first step to free money for college. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1268.

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Planning to come on campus next semester? Submit your proof of vaccination!

All students taking in-person courses or using the William C. Witter Fitness Center are required to have at least one dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine no later than January 18, 2022.

Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/covid/vax-requirement/ for details.
For details on how upload your vaccine card visit https://www.sfcc.edu/covid/sfcc-health-screener/

Résumé building workshop: noon Tuesday Dec. 7

Career Readiness Presentations
Tuesdays at 12 noon

December 7 — RESUME BUILDING (REPEAT)

For more information contact Gerard J. Martínez at
505-428-1406 or career.services@sfcc.edu

Submit your work to the 2022 SFCC Katie Besser Student Art & Writing Awards by Dec. 10

Submit to the 2022 SFCC Katie Besser Student ART & WRITING Awards

Submission cateogries include:

• Academic Essay
• Text & Image/Photography
• Instructor Nominated
• Poetry
• Fiction
• Creative Nonfiction

All entries in all categories can be in English and Spanish.Cada entrada en cada categoría pueden ser en inglés o en Español.

Fall 2021 submission deadline Friday, December 10 at 5 p.m.

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SFCC Student Weekly Connection 12/3

Read this week’s SFCC Student Weekly Connection for information on Spring 2022 registration, Fall 2021 Virtual Commencement, FAFSA workshops to help you get money for school, Campus Cupboard food distribution and the resource of the week Southwest Care Center and a bonus resource, the Santa Fe Indigenous Center.

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Spring 2022 Registration continues

Spring 2022 registration has begun. To get into the classes that you want, register as soon as possible.

The spring semester begins Tuesday, January 19.The college has developed a guide to registering detailed at https://www.sfcc.edu/look-for-a-credit-class/.
If you are registering for in-person classes, be sure to provide proof of vaccination via the SFCC Health Screener App. See https://www.sfcc.edu/covid/sfcc-health-screener/ for guidance on how to upload your documentation.

New students can get started at sfcc.edu by clicking the Apply Now button. All students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor. Remote appointments or in-person appointments can be made by emailing advisor@sfcc.edu or calling 505-428-1275.

Student Employment Opportunities are available!

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 fall.
• 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 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.

Student Resource Center connects students with community programs

The Student Resource Center helps students connect with various services, programs and agencies. We can help link up with several community resources including: Housing, Food, Utility Payment Assistance, Childcare, Physical Health and Legal Services. For more information and assistance, please contact Student Resource Coordinator Jocelyn Hernandez Monsalvo at 505-428-1194 or visit www.sfcc.edu/student-resource-center.

El Centro de Recursos Estudiantiles ayuda a los estudiantes a conectarse con varios servicios programas y agencias. Podemos ayudar a conectarse con varios servicios comunitarios, que incluyen: Vivienda, Comida, Asistencia para Pagos de Servicios Públicos, Cuidado de Niños, Salud Física y Servicios Legales. Para obtener más información y asistencia, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Recursos Estudiantiles Jocelyn Hernandez Monsalvo al 505-428-1194 o visite www.sfcc.edu/student-resource-center.

Order your books now at SFCC Online bookstore

We are proud to announce that Santa Fe Community College’s online bookstore operated by Barnes & Noble is live and ready to serve you! Access it at https://bncvirtual.com/sfcc

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Charlie Shultz Aquaponics master's thesis published in World Aquaculture

Faculty member Charlie Shultz is one step closer to obtaining his Master’s degree in Aquaculture from Kentucky State University. Last week, his Master’s thesis was published by the Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. He hopes to finish his Master’s defense during Spring of 2022. Shultz did the research and submitted the manuscript while a grad student, but the thesis is published as an SFCC Faculty member.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jwas.12860

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

Nov. 30 is first-dose deadline for Faculty and staff

By November 30, 2021: All faculty and staff who work on campus or need to be at any College facility are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, have received at least one dose of an approved vaccine, or have obtained a vaccine exemption. All faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved exemption by Convocation on January 6, 2022.

Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/covid/vax-requirement/ for details on how to submit your proof of vaccination or exemption request.

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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.

SFCC encourages you to enroll soon, so our state can more effectively distribute the vaccine and notify you when vaccine doses will be available in your area.

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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