Campus Weekly

Welcome back! Convocation breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday; NSO is on Jan. 9

SFCC welcomes back faculty and staff. We hope you had a great Winter Break

Convocation kicks off Thursday at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast. The all-employee meeting begins at 9 a.m.

We’ll reconnect this week during convocation. Please refer to the updated link below for the most up-to-date convocation schedule and links to the meetings you are attending remotely.

https://www.sfcc.edu/convocation-kick-off-and-schedule/

SFCC also looks forward to welcoming our new students. Please encourage prospective, new and returning students to participate in the New Student Orientation (NSO).

In Person Student Orientation 2024

Tuesday, January 9
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

• 11 a.m. to noon: Resource Fair, Main Hallway
• Noon to 1:30 Presentations, SFCC Governing Boardroom (room 223)
• 1:30 to 2 p.m. Escape Room Challenge, SFCC Library
• 2 p.m. Campus Tour, SFCC Library, or
  MySFCC and registration demo, I-Room

If you have any questions, please contact us:
505-428-1270
marcos.maez@sfcc.edu
holly.beamon@sfcc.edu
nicole.ferreira@sfcc.edu

Those who plan on attending are asked to please visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/first-year-experience/ and fill out the form to reserve a spot.

No SFCC services before 11 a.m. Thursday; Fitness Education Center opens at noon

SFCC services are unavailable until 11 a.m. Thursday, January 4.
William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will open at noon.
SFCC’s Kids Campus and SF HEC will observe regular office hours. 

Santa Fe Community College’s services including front desk reception, academic advising, registration assistance and the cashier’s office will not be available until 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 4 due to the campuswide Convocation employee meeting. Services will resume after 11 a.m. via email, phone, online and in-person.

William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will be closed until noon on January 4.  SFCC’s Kids Campus and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will observe regular office hours.

Congratulations to Medical Assistants who received their pins

To learn more about the accelerated Medical Assisting Certificate program visit sfcc.edu/programs/medical-assistant/ or email Jessica.Balladares@sfcc.edu.

ESL orientations offered on Jan. 16, 17, 23 and 24

Do you or someone you know want to learn English as a Second Language? Whether you speak no English at all, or you only know a little, or even if you know a lot of English, SFCC has classes for you.

Santa Fe Community College will offer a 12-week English as a Second Language (ESL) session from January 29 to April 25 to any adult who wants to learn English. New students must attend an orientation session to register for classes. The orientation session will include testing and placement as well as registration for the courses. The $25 registration fee is waived for the Spring 2024 term. The classes are free. Classes will be in person at the SFCC Main Campus, at Sweeney Elementary School, and online.

How to Register:
Attend an orientation at the SFCC Main Campus, 6401 Richards Ave.

Orientation Schedule
Orientation sessions begin at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (no late arrivals) on the following dates:

• Tuesday, January 16
• Wednesday, January 17
• Tuesday, January 23
• Wednesday, January 24

Orientations are limited to 30 participants. Arrive on time.Only future students may be present. Additional guests will not be permitted in the orientation area.

Students interested in online classes can attend an orientation at SFCC or contact the ESL Program (505-428-1329 or olga.rees@sfcc.edu) to arrange an online orientation. Students will need a stable internet connection to attend online classes.

Classes meet twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on the level. Morning and evening classes are available at SFCC. Evening classes are offered at Sweeney Elementary School. Free childcare for children ages 4 to 12 is available for evening students at Sweeney Elementary School. Students are expected to attend classes twice a week.

For more information:
https://www.sfcc.edu/english-second-language/
https://www.sfcc.edu/programa-de-ingles-como-segundo-idioma/

Spring 2024 ESL classes begin January 29. Space is limited. For more information, call 505-428-1329 or email olga.rees@sfcc.edu.

‘Unlimited Breadsticks’ opens with reception from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18

SFCC’s Art on Campus announces, “Unlimited Breadsticks,” an exhibition showcasing the art of SFCC Drawing and Painting instructors (Julia Catron, Del Curfman, Steven Eckert, Gary Kim, Jennifer Lynch, Kathleen Richards, Anne Rocheleau, Sudeshna Sengupta, Shane Tolbert and Jared Weiss) in the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery with an opening reception from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 18.

The exhibition runs from January 16 through February 1 and can be seen during open campus hours.

Come out and support the drawing and painting faculty. And bring your friends! Perhaps, they’ll be inspired to sign up for an art class from one of SFCC’s stellar instructors.

Contact Linda Cassel, Director of Art on Campus, at 505-428-1501 or via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu for information.

Latest ‘Inside SFCC’ available

You should have received a link to Inside SFCC via email during Winter Break. If you did not, check out the latest edition here. The issue is a celebration of the last year and an expression of gratitude to all.

Want to make sure you get every issue? Subscribe to Inside SFCC.

Paralegals of Santa Fe Networking Group meets Jan. 25

SFCC Paralegal Studies program has created a networking group to bring together paralegals, legal assistants, and legal secretaries in Northern New Mexico. The group meets the fourth Thursday of the month, with the exception of March (Spring Break). The next meeting is 5:30 p.m., January 25 at the HEC.

Spring CE registration open; many new offerings

New CE partnerships and new classes will help entrepreneurs and small business owners

Santa Fe Community College announces the 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 around town. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce for tips on registering and to view the variety of offerings. With more than 180 classes offered, there are many opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Spring schedule has many new classes, including several to help entrepreneurs and small business owners.

SFCC Director of Continuing Education Nicholas “Nick” Wernicki, Ph.D., said, “The New Year is a great time to explore new opportunities. I’m very excited to announce our newest partnership with the Santa Fe Small Development Center and Century Bank to offer a series of four in-person classes on Tuesday evenings that will cover small business basics from start-up to succession planning. We also have many new classes this semester that will fuel people’s entrepreneurial spirit.”

The business partnership classes are offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and include: Strategic Business Alliances on February 13; Loans, Part 1 on February 20; Loans, Part 2 on February 27; Succession Planning for Your Business on March 3.

“The Santa Fe Small Business Development Center has been helping businesses start and grow since 1989,” said Santa Fe Small Business Development Center Director Deborah Collins. “Santa Fe Community College is our host institution and this partnership with SFCC’s CE department and Century Bank makes perfect sense. Together we hope to reach even more people through these trainings, increasing their awareness of the assistance available to them in their community.”

Century Bank Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager Christy R. Majors said, “We’re excited to partner with the SFCC CE department and the Santa Fe Small Business Development Center to help more people learn the financial and interpersonal skills to effectively operate their businesses.”

There are many new classes offered that could help fuel your entrepreneurial spirit.

Open Your Own Food Truck

(9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 20-Feb. 10)

Have you always wanted to be your own boss? You can! But opening a business is risky, so you want to be smart about it. This course walks you through the entire process from dream to reality. It will cover whether to buy or lease the food truck, where to find new and used food trucks, how to get the money, the menu, marketing, financials, naming your business, the permits and licenses you will need, and the marketing necessary to make it go.

Instructor John Self was in restaurant management as general manager and vice president of operations of several restaurant chains. Along the way, he opened and owned three restaurants and a comedy club. After going back to school, he became a professor of hotel and restaurant management at the University of Alabama, Golden Gate University, and Cal Poly Pomona.

Introduction to Swift Programming (a programming language for Apple platforms)

(5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 20-April 30)

Swift and Xcode. Learn programming concepts in the Swift language, as well as software development and user interface concepts in the Xcode integrated development environment. Through a collection of hands-on labs and small projects, students will develop and test apps on various Apple devices, including iPads and iPhones. This course will prepare students for the Develop in Swift Fundamentals industry certification.

Registration includes the test fee for students to take industry certification. Previous programming experience is helpful but not required for this class.

Instructor Jim Sanborn is the Director of the Santa Fe Creative Coding Initiative and a Certified Swift Developer. He has been a computing professional for more than 40 years, working as a developer, technical leader, director, and educator for many organizations, including Intel, MITRE, UNM, and SFCC. He earned a BA in Math from the University of Rochester and an MS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland.

Advance registration is required for CE classes through SFCC’s Continuing Education program.

If you have questions about the schedule or where to get a print copy, contact Continuing Education at ce@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1676. The CE staff can help you complete your registration.

SFCC honored Chair George Gamble for his dedication at his final governing board meeting

President Becky Rowley presented SFCC Governing Board Chair George Gamble with a Nambe plaque and lifetime college fitness pass thanking him for his hard work and dedication to the college. President Rowley said, “It has been indeed a pleasure to work with you. I want to thank you for your kindness working with the staff your full six years on the board, but particularly during your term as Chair.” She added Chair Gamble was great at getting the college to look at things and the way we did them to see how the College could improve. President Rowley said “That has made us better.”

Chair Gamble said he enjoyed his time serving on the board. “I’ve listened, observed and asked lots of questions, poked, nudged and learned a lot. I learned a lot from Becky and from being around at the college and talking with people around the college and observing what’s going on.” He noted among SFCC’s achievements during his time on the board was getting through the worst of the pandemic. He added the Automotive Technologies Center was built and flourished under “the fabulous Julia Furry.” He also expressed his dream that some day the college “has an electric lowrider car that Becky could ride around in for recruitment.”

Board members praised him for his calm demeanor while serving as Chair. He always was eager to hear a variety of opinions on issues and welcomed feedback.

Watch the tribute to Chair Gamble beginning at about 1:50:35 at the end of the Dec. 6 governing board on our YouTube channel.

New fitness hours at William C. Witter Fitness Education Center start Jan. 16

The William C. Witter Fitness Education Center Fitness Education will be extending hours beginning Tuesday, January 16. This extension of open hours runs continuously through all interims and the remainder of 2024.

The new hours for the FEC other than the pool:
Mon.-Thurs. 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

New pool hours:
Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m.-1p.m.

The new hours go into effect at the start of the spring term on Jan. 16.

Construction of NE/SE Connector Road(s) in Santa Fe County Postponed for Winter Season

The following message was sent by Santa Fe County on Dec. 8, 2023.

Construction of NE/SE Connector Road(s) in Santa Fe County Postponed for Winter Season
NE SE Connector Construction Zones
Santa Fe, NM- Santa Fe County Public Works announces the postponement of pavement and weather-sensitive construction for the Northeast and Southeast Connector Roads project beginning Friday, December 15, 2023. To date, approximately 90% of the earthwork and 85% of waterline and drainage culverts have been installed, with two of the six roundabouts open to traffic.

Santa Fe County Public Works will however continue to work during the winter months installing solar lighting, waterline, and drainage culverts on the Southeast Connector and Avenida Del Sur as weather permits. Public access within the work zones is strictly prohibited. Traffic control and barricades will be in place along the following construction zones:

Northeast Connector west of Richards Ave to existing Rabbit Road.
Southeast Connector south of Rabbit Road to Ave. Del Sur.
Del Sur east of Richards Ave to the Southeast Connector.

These work zones pose significant hazards to pedestrians and motorists if breached, emphasizing the need to strictly adhere to safety precautions. Santa Fe County prioritizes constituent safety, urging all pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists to respect road closures and take precautions when navigating work zones.

Construction is expected to resume by the end of March 2024 or weather-permitting conditions.

For more information and additional safety resources, please contact Johnny Baca, Project Manager 3 at jpbaca@santafecountynm.gov.

SFCC Arts and Crafts Fair a big success

Thank you to Fran Nawrocki and Chad Gaspar with Conference Services as well as the amazing crew from Facilities and Operations for making the SFCC Arts and Crafts Fair a success. We also thank everyone who supported the artists at SFCC, as well as at our partners in the crafts fairs, IAIA!

Thank you Ben Lauer for some great photos from the fair. Here are just a sample of those. Watch SFCC NM Facebook for more images to be posted soon.

SFLR announces Pushcart Nominees

SFLR Faculty Advisor, Editor-in-Chief Kate McCahill shared the exciting news of the nominees of writers and their work for the Pushcart Prize. These nominees are not SFCC students, but were published in the SFLR this year. Students/interns/editors chose these works as the “best” of the review.

The Pushcart Prize is an American literary prize published by Pushcart Press that honors the best “poetry, short fiction, essays or literary whatnot” published in the small presses over the previous year. Magazine and small book press editors are invited to submit up to six works they have featured.

For questions, contact Kate McCahill at sflr@sfcc.edu.

Congratulations to nursing pinning recipients!

Video of SFCC Library reading by Austin Eichelberger

SFCC Library and the SFCC Creative Writing program sponsored a reading with Austin Eichelberger from his novel in progress, “The Longdream.” Check out the video.

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Interested in Creative Writing? Many options available

English and Communications Department Chair Kate McCahill shared the following message about Creative Writing classes this spring:

If you’ve enjoyed the more creative components of the class, like freewriting or writing personal narrative, please read on for course descriptions and departmental contact info. 

Our first offering is ENGL 1320: Exploring Creative Writing. If you’re new to writing, or you want to try writing poetry, fiction, and personal narrative, this is the perfect place to start.  This welcoming class is all about having fun with the three major creative writing genres – and to learn more about your potential as a creative writer. There are two sections in the spring – one fully online asynchronous and one online synchronous (Wednesdays 6-8:45 PM on Zoom). ENGL 1320 counts for 3 Gen Ed Creative/Fine Arts credits. To register, use CRN 30104 (fully online) or CRN 30543 (Zoom).

Jared Valdez will be teaching ENGL 2320: Introduction to Fiction. This class will be meeting on-ground, seminar-style, once per week (Tuesdays, 1-3:45). Expect in-depth class discussions, productive workshop sessions, and exposure to a range of groundbreaking and inspired fiction writing. It counts for 3 credits towards the Creative Writing degree or certificate. No textbook costs. To register, use CRN 30601.

Genevieve Betts will be teaching ENGL 2330: Introduction to Poetry. This popular class facilitates original poetry in a range of formats and stylistic approaches. It’s fully online asynchronous, and counts for 3 credits towards the Creative Writing degree or certificate. To register, use CRN 30404.

Deborah Begel will be teaching ENGL 2340: Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction. It’s a wonderful course for those drawn to memoir, personal narrative, or journaling – the focus of the course is writing from your lived experience. This class will be meeting on-ground, seminar-style, once per week (Thursdays, 9-11:45 a.m.). It counts for 3 credits towards the Creative Writing degree or certificate. To register, use CRN 30106.

Stanley “Austin” Eichelberger will be teaching ENGL 2367: Intermediate Multi-Genre Creative Writing Workshop. This class centers around the writing workshop – sharing your work with your peers and instructor, and reading and critiquing work by your peers. You’ll be invited to share and read work in a range of genres (CNF, Fiction and Poetry). As an end product, you’ll produce a body of revised, edited work. To register, use CRN 30106.

If you’re struggling to register or you aren’t sure what to take please contact your advisor, or email Kate McCahill, English department chair, at sflr@sfcc.edu.

Register now, schedule an appointment with your advisor before classes begin on Jan. 16

Current students should meet with their advisors to prepare for Spring registration, which is now open. In MySFCC, click on “Academic Advising (Online/In Person)” in the “Schedule an Appointment” section, or visit https://www.sfcc.edu/academic-advising/advising-appointments/ to find your advisor and book an appointment.

Visit sfcc.edu/look-for-a-credit-class/ to find classes and get registration tips.

If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to enrollment-admissions@sfcc.edu.

Petition to Graduate in Spring 2024

If you are eligible to graduate, you can now submit your petition to graduate next spring. The application opened in MySFCC on December 10. Graduates will be able to RSVP for spring commencement beginning in February.

SFCC announces Fall 2023 Dean’s list

Congratulations to SFCC’s students on the Fall 2023 Dean’s List! See the full list: sfcc.edu/press/santa-fe-community-college-announces-deans-list-for-fall-2023/

Sculpture installation -“Constant Transformation”

Installation by sculpture student Rocio Rodriguez Linares, “Constant Transformation,” in TATC hallway, if entering from Visual Arts Building past the first classroom on the right.

Follow Student Parent Success Program on social media!

Financial Aid News: 2024-2025 FAFSA now open ; SFCC scholarship and loan applications open Jan. 2

The Department of Education announced that the newly overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, opened to students and families by December 31, 2023.

The SFCC Spring 2024 Scholarship Application will be available on January 2, 2024.
The SFCC Spring 2024 Student Loan Application will be available on January 2, 2024.

Questions? Call 505-428-1268 or email finaid@sfcc.edu.

Mark your calendars for HESI Nursing Admission Exams in Jan. and Feb.

East Wing Eatery is hiring student employees

The East Wing Eatery needs student employees. Contact Rosina Chaparro at rosina.chaparro@sfcc.edu to learn more and apply.

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.

Email submissions (or questions) to genevieve.betts@sfcc.edu. Please include name, A#, phone number, and the titles & categories of entries.

Counseling services available for students

Apply now for AwardSpring Scholarships

Here are the requirements that must be met for all Foundation scholarships for the Fall 2023 semester:

• GPA (2.5 or higher)
• Completion Rate (67% or higher)
• Satisfactory Academic Status
• Enrollment (6 credit hours or higher)
• FAFSA on file
• Completed Financial Aid file

For more assistance and information, please contact The Financial Aid office at finaid@sfcc.edu.

Schedule an online FAFSA appointment

Students who need FAFSA assistance can now schedule an appointment via a Calendly link. There are no longer weekly virtual FAFSA hours during the fall semester. 

Scheduling via Calendly allows students to schedule a specific time, allowing the time needed to complete their FAFSA. At this time, with many students inquiring for FAFSA assistance, the virtual hours wouldn’t allow for great one-on-one assistance.

Seeking Student Recruitment Ambassador

Are you outgoing and enjoy working with people? Join our student recruitment team!

The Office of Recruitment and Student Outreach is hiring 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. Our Ambassador will also participate in community and Santa Fe Public School events like college and career fairs and application drives.

Please contact Daniela Gurule at daniela.gurule@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1149 if you are interested!

Interested in helping others? Campus Cupboard is seeking student employees

Interested in helping others? Campus Cupboard is hiring three Students as Campus Cupboard, The Exchange and Office Ambassadors.

Interested call 505-428-1582  or email maria.eleas@sfcc.edu

Students will work a maximum 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.

Ambassadors make a difference by providing excellent customer service, completing and fulfilling online and in-person orders, coordinating on-campus delivery events, maintaining inventory reports and ensuring products are readily available, maintaining a positive atmosphere, ensuring the cleanliness of space, and providing other opportunities to make a difference. Assist with campus events and activities. Ambassadors may have some physical requirements to fulfill.

Students: 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 N.M. Early Childhood Education and Care Development offers Child Care Assistance to income-eligible students.

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

Convocation kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Thursday

President Becky Rowley sent the following message on Dec. 8:

SFCC Colleagues,

I look forward to seeing you during the Spring 2024 convocation kickoff on January 4, 2024 in the Jemez Rooms. Breakfast will be provided, and will be available by 8:30 a.m. If you have special dietary restrictions, please contact Lucia Lucero at lucia.lucero@sfcc.edu.

Please refer to the link below for the most up-to-date convocation schedule and links to the meetings you are attending remotely.https://www.sfcc.edu/convocation-kick-off-and-schedule/

SFCC artists participate in “Giving Voice to Image 11” exhibition at ViVO Contemporary – opens 5 p.m. Jan. 5

 Genevieve Betts, assistant professor at SFCC, is among the artists featured in “Giving Voice To Image 11” a collaboration of artists and local poets. Learn more about the exhibition in the recent ViVO Contemporary Newsletter. The show opens with a reading and reception at 5 p.m. on January 5 and runs January 5 – March 24, 2024.

Miriam Sagan and daughter Isabela Winson-Sagan show collaborative work at Strata Gallery; reception at 5 p.m. Friday

Miriam Sagan, retired SFCC faculty member of the Creative Writing program and her daughter SFCC art alumna Isabel Winson-Sagan will show a collaborative piece in the juried exhibition, “Selfhood” at Strata Gallery, 125 Lincoln Ave., Suite 105.  The public is invited to the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5. Read more at https://www.stratagallerysantafe.com/exhibitions/selfhood-juried-exhibition

The exhibition runs from Jan. 2-19.  

Congratulations to Dave Sicko on his retirement

Colleagues gathered to celebrate David “Dave” Sicko’s retirement on Dec. 6 in the SFCC Boardroom.

SFCC appreciates all of Dave’s work teaching at SFCC. He was an engaging, dedicated history professor who brought history to life.

Sicko joined the Social Science and Humanities faculty at SFCC in 2013, having come from the Four Corners where he taught history at Diné College. Before coming to New Mexico, he was an Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University, Meridian Campus, and a Visiting Assistant Professor at Florida State University. His Ph.D. is in American history, and he has specialized in Early America, Native American history, and Borderlands history. He also served on the Faculty Senate.

We thank Carlos Balladares for sharing some fun photos that he captured at the retirement gathering!

Three cheers for Dave! 

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English and Communications Departmental Winter newsletter

There’s a lot of news in the English and Communications Departmental Winter newsletter. Read the latest issue here.

Instructor Lauren Camp featured in NM PBS series

Creative Writing Instructor and New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp presents “Poetry as a Way To ‘Build Empathy’” on the NMPBS’ series Our Land: New Mexico’s Environmental Past, Present and Future. Camp’s video was featured in the newsletter “Our Land Weekly” on Dec. 5, and she reads her poems on the Our Land YouTube and Instagram sites.

Donate to Peggy Guttman Van Hulsteyn Presidential Title V Endowed Scholarship to help SFCC students

Peggy Guttman Van Hulsteyn, who passed away in April, was an instructor at SFCC during the early years of the college. She shared her many skills and talents in marketing and writing. She was an accomplished writer and author who wrote for Mademoiselle, Cosmopolitan, Modern Bride, Country Living, Cat Fancy, New Mexico Magazine, American Way and newspapers such as the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Miami Herald, the Kansas City Star, the Chicago Tribune, the San Francisco Examiner, and USA Today. Her work was translated into Japanese, Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese and appeared in Australian periodicals. During her career, she served as assistant travel editor of Mademoiselle magazine, southeastern director of publicity for American International Pictures in Atlanta, owner of an award-winning advertising agency in Austin, and was an advertising lecturer at the University of Texas.

After her 2000 diagnosis with Parkinson’s she wrote the book, “Yoga and Parkinson’s Disease,” which was endorsed by Michael J. Fox and appeared on the Fox Foundation’s recommended reading list and which the CEO of the National Parkinson’s Foundation called “a must read.” She was also a “Guest Blogger” for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Read more in her obituary.

Throughout the years, she remained devoted to the students at SFCC and the college’s mission. The Peggy Guttman Van Hulsteyn Presidential Title V Endowed Scholarship was set up to honor her memory. Visit sfcc.edu/foundation/peggy-guttman-van-hulsteyn-presidential-title-v-endowed-scholarship/ to make a tax-deductible donation through SFCC Foundation.

SFCC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), through a U.S. Department of Education Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program (DHSI) grant received 1:1 matching funds for building scholarship endowments. which benefit Hispanic and other low-income students. All gifts to the Peggy Guttman van Hulsteyn Presidential Title V Endowed Scholarship will be matched 1:1, doubling your impact.

Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to honor Peggy through a gift to SFCCF toward the endowed scholarship in her name.

November WOW – Krystel Sanchez

Congratulations to November 2023 WOW Award winner Krystel Sanchez nominated by Deyanira Contreras:

“Krystel Sanchez is the Aprende Early Childhood Teacher Apprentice Manager, even though she is not part of the Kids Campus team directly, Krystel always offers her help to cover classrooms when we are short staffed or with anything we need from helping in the classrooms to covering the front desk. Her teamwork spirit is outstanding. Krystel is an excellent manager of the Aprende program, her leadership is inspiring.”

Please be sure to nominate who you think is doing a great job here at SFCC. The submission form can be found at the SFCC Connect portal, or by reaching out to Katie Cadena Priebe, Katherine.cadenaprie@sfcc.edu.

CHESS Connection Newsletter – November 2023

If you’re wondering what’s happening with Workday, check out the latest CHESS Connection!

This newsletter contains information on the Student Information System (SIS) progress, and upcoming change with “My Tasks”, new tip sheets, and CHESS staffing updates including new hires and job openings.

Read CHESS Connection

Policy Update: Procedures for Policy 8-2 Political Activity, Solicitation, and Vending on Campus

Please review the recently updated Procedures for Policy 8-2 Political Activity, Solicitation, and Vending on Campus. For additional information on Policy 8-2, contact Todd Lovato, Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations. All College Policies and Procedures are posted at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

Listen: CE Artist and Instructor Michael Long discusses the creative process on KSFR

ICYMI: Continuing Education artist and instructor Michael Long spoke about the creative process with “Moment to Moment” host Lynda Hope on KSFR 101.1 FM, in the interview “The Essence of Your True Nature.”

Defensive Driving Certification Class February 7, 2024

As per policy 5-10, everyone is required to take a Defensive Driving Class prior to operating SFCC vehicles.

The next Defensive Driving Class has been scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday February 7, 2024 in the East Wing area in room 570. (Please arrive promptly or it will cause the class to go further in time.)

To receive full credit for the class, you must arrive promptly at 8 a.m. and attend the full 4-5 hours.

Please register by calling or emailing:

jackie.Gutierrez@sfcc.edu X 1756
steve.silva@sfcc.edu X 1403

Please provide the following information when you call or email us to make a reservation for the class:

• Full name of individual attending.
• Individual’s New Mexico driver license number; and a copy of the individuals driver’s license if not already on file
• Department Name
• Fleet vehicles are a great cost-effective way for employees to travel for work related reasons without incurring any personal vehicle expense and having to wait for a reimbursement.

If you have any questions about the program or the classes, please call Jackie or Steve at the numbers listed above.

SFCC hires Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Ph.D., as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

New workplace ethics procedure for policy 4-1: SFCC Workplace Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy

A new procedure has been added 4-1: Workplace Ethics and Code of Conduct Procedures for Marketing, Recruiting, Admissions, and Financial Aid Personnel. College Policies and Procedures are online at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

Read an interview with Chef Milton Villarubia about the East Wing Eatery

The Santa Fe Reporter on Oct. 18 ran this feature: 3 Questions with Milton Villarubia about the East Wing Eatery. Please note the story stated he had hoped to open this Tuesday, but it’s not possible at this time. Once everything is good to go, MPR will share messaging. In the meantime, stop by because he is doing some “soft openings” offering free taste tests.

Former Second Street Brewery executive chef Milton Villarrubia III took on the manager position after working in the college’s culinary classes as a lab technician for years.

We’re excited to welcome Milton Villarrubia in his role as the East Wing Eatery manager.

CHESS Workday Learning Implementation

A team from SFCC is participating in a CHESS Workday Learning Implementation. Workday Learning is an Enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) aimed at the employee learning experience. It will be integrated within our existing Workday tenant to provide simplified access. The SFCC team includes HR, IT, Marketing, and OTL employees. The project kicked off on 9/21 and is expected to be completed in March.

Have any questions about the project? Contact Donna Castro in HR or Cori Bergen in IT.

Procedures updated for Policy 1-29, Governing Board Self Evaluation

The Governing Board has reviewed and posted with minor edits the Procedures for Policy 1-29, Board Self Evaluation Instrument. College Policies and Procedures are online at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

Duplicating Center open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. in LL307

Opt-In to get Student Parent Success newsletter

Did you know that more than 1 in 5 college students nationally is a parent and that 42% of student parents are enrolled at community colleges? The Student Parent Success Program, a program of the SFCC Early Childhood Center of Excellence, distributes a monthly student parent newsletter, events, and resources to student parents. Please help us reach more student parents – staff and faculty, use this form to opt-in to our emails so that you receive information on events, resources, and opportunities that you can share with student parents: https://forms.office.com/r/fr3gyHqQBC And student parents, use the form on our webpage to opt-in to our emails directly: www.sfcc.edu/family-resources.

WOW awards – nominate an outstanding coworker today!

The Office of Human Resources recognizes WOW recipients for their dedicated work and commitment to Santa Fe Community College.

Please be sure to nominate someone who you think is doing a great job here at SFCC.
The award is a $25.00 gift certificate from Amazon.
The submission form can be found at the SFCC Connect portal, Home » Online Forms/Surveys/Tests » Online Forms » Office of Human Resources or nominate by reaching out to Katie Cadena Priebe at Katherine.cadenaprie@sfcc.edu

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 to SFCC, we’d love to introduce you to the our community. We’re happy you’re working with us at SFCC!

Feature

SFCC Library announces Writing Generation Series for creative writers

Series begins with Janna Lopez on Jan. 24 and 31

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SFCC and IAIA creative writing programs have partnered for the free online readings and creative sessions.
Santa Fe Poet Laureate Janna Lopez launches series with events at 6 p.m. January 24 and January 31.
Register to get the link and updates here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WritingGenSpring24

The Santa Fe Community College Library and SFCC’s Creative Writing program are excited to partner with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) undergraduate Creative Writing Program for The Writing Generation Series. This free online series is open to the public and will consist of two types of events: readings by New Mexico writers and creative sessions when attendees will be given writing prompts and time to write.

SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye said, “I am really happy that the library can work in collaboration with the Creative Writing departments at SFCC and IAIA to offer this series of readings and workshops.  The partnership will provide a platform for sharing written works and inspiring writers in our community.”

Austin Eichelberger, SFCC Professor of English and Creative Writing said, “This series is about giving people time and inspiration to write, building community, amplifying New Mexico voices, and giving students across the globe facetime with our talented faculty.” Eichelberger is also the Fiction Editor of The Santa Fe Literary Review.

IAIA Professor and Department Chair of Creative Writing Kim Parko is also enthusiastic about the partnership. “We are excited to enter this innovative, generative, and reciprocal space with SFCC and to further share the vital and necessary voices of the IAIA community.”

Janna Lopez Santa Fe Poet Laureate Ambassador leads inaugural sessions

6 p.m. January 24, reading
6 p.m. January 31, creative session

The first event is a reading by Janna Lopez, Santa Fe Poet Laureate Ambassador, online at 6 p.m. January 24, 2024, which will be followed a week later with a creative session at 6 p.m. January 31, when Lopez will share her creative approach of self-conversation with our attendees.

The public is invited to join Lopez, as she publicly reads work for the first time from her newest poetry collection, “such is.” Pieces center on grief, love, and belonging. Janna will read several selected pieces, then share insight about imagery, form, and approach, for a lively, insightful conversation to inform participants about how to apply these ideas into their own creative writing process. Then everyone is invited to her follow-up session on January 31.

The series will continue with readings and workshops offered by graduates and professors from SFCC’s and IAIA’s Creative Writing programs throughout the spring. The public is encouraged to join some or all of the free online events.

On May 1, the first semester of the series will conclude with an online reading for participants from the previous events, as they get the chance to share their work.

Registration for all Writing Generation Series events is online at:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WritingGenSpring24. Registrants will be notified of additional series events as they are added. All events are online. Zoom links will be sent to participants who register the morning of each event. Other writers participating in the series and the dates of their events will be announced in 2024.

The Writing Generation Series is sponsored by the SFCC Creative Writing program, the SFCC Library, and the IAIA Creative Writing Program. For more information on The Writing Generation Series, please contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1506.

Speaker bio: Janna Lopez is Santa Fe’s current Poet Laureate Ambassador. She’s a book coach, creative writing teacher with an MFA, and published author. She uses psychic intuition to guide individuals in transforming lives through fearless writing, reimagining the power of poetry, and unlearning false beliefs about writing’s purpose. Her next book is, “Writing Freedom Forever.” She leads writing retreats with people who come from all over the country to make powerful breakthroughs for ultimate writing freedom. Learn more at https://janna-lopez.com/.

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is the only college in the world dedicated to the study of contemporary Native American and Alaska Native arts. IAIA offers undergraduate degrees in Cinematic Arts and Technology, Creative Writing, Indigenous Liberal Studies, Museum Studies, Performing Arts, and Studio Arts; graduate degrees in Creative Writing, Studio Arts, and Cultural Administration; and certificates in Broadcast Journalism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Museum Studies, and Native American Art History. The college serves approximately 500 full-time equivalent (FTE) Native and non-Native American students from around the globe, representing nearly a hundred federally recognized tribes. Named one of the top art institutions by UNESCO and the International Association of Art, IAIA is among the leading art institutes in our nation and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

SFCC Library has launchpad tablets to lend for 3- to 5-year-old kids

The SFCC Library has six Launchpad learning tablets for children ages 3-5 years old. Launchpad learning tablets are loaded with apps, videos, storybooks, games just for kids. 100% secure. No internet needed. With an SFCC ID these tablets designed for kids can be used in the library’s Family Study Room and they can be checked out with headphones for four weeks at a time.

The Launchpad titles available at the SFCC Library are:
Estoy Listo Para Escuela, Food for Thought!, Learning Castle!
Pawsitively Scientific, Puppy Talk!, and School of Fun. Stop by the library’s main desk to request a Launchpad tablet. Questions? Contact the library at: library@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1352.

Ongoing construction on Beckner Road; right turns only

Yay! The roundabout at Richards Ave. and Dinosaur Trail is now open. Please note: Some construction on Rabbit Road and other parts of Dinosaur Trail continues. Also, The Santa Fe New Mexican ran a story on Dec. 31 stating that the City is allowing right hand turns only on Beckner Road.

Here’s the official notice from Santa Fe County:

The Santa Fe County Public Works Department is excited to announce an early opening of the newly constructed roundabout at Richards Avenue and Dinosaur Trail. Effective Friday, October 20, 2023, at 3:00 pm Richards Ave will be fully operational and open to traffic. This is the second of six roundabouts slated for the Northeast and Southeast Connectors Roads Project.

While we are satisfied to reopen Richards Avenue in advance of schedule, we want to inform our residents that the west connection to Dinosaur Trail will be established at a later date. In the interim, the existing signalized intersection located south of this roundabout will remain in full operation to ensure consistent traffic flow. Moreover, the east connection to Rabbit Road is currently under construction and will be opened at a later date.   

On September 11, 2023, the contractor commenced work on this roundabout with the strict timeline to complete and reopen Richards Ave within (60) calendar days.  Due to an aggressive schedule and optimum weather, this work was completed in (40) days. 

This is a great example of the commitment made by Santa Fe County to the community, to streamline any disruptions to traffic while we complete this important road project. Santa Fe County envisions the Northeast and Southeast Connectors Roads project as the most dynamic transportation conduit of the Community College District, strengthening connectivity and safety in this growing community.

For additional information regarding the project, please visit www.sfcconnectors.com or contact Johnny Baca, Project Manager 3, at jpbaca@santafecountynm.gov.

For any future road updates please sign up for Alert Santa Fe.

Re: Beckner Road. According to a Nov. 2 story in the Santa Fe New Mexican, Beckner Road will have ongoing construction for six to eight months. Read the story, “Beckner “Road to be closed for six to eight more months, city says” A story in the Dec. 30 issue of the Santa Fe New Mexican stated, “Santa Fe says Beckner Road is all right (turns) for now”

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Printmaking student Ruth Omlin has art exhibition continuing until Dec. 31

SFCC Printmaking Student Ruth Omlin’s work will be on display at the Art On Barcelona Gallery at UUSF, 107 W Barcelona, Santa Fe. The exhibition will be on display through December 31. The gallery is open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Learn more at https://www.uusantafe.org/art-on-barcelona.html.

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Genuine Foods Coffee Shop open, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; now hiring

The Genuine Foods Coffee Shop is open and is serving breakfast burritos, drinks, coffee, sandwiches, pizza and salads. Currently, the hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Genuine Foods has also been having a soft, unofficial opening of the cafeteria. Stop by and check it out.

Genuine Foods is hiring! Please encourage friends or family to apply here for a cook position. Trish Campbell, Director of Food Services, said the cook position is open. She shared, “Candidates should have some experience because they will have to hit the ground running and have knowledge of prep, cook, equipment and such. They also have to be personable and ready to please as we will be customer-oriented. They need to handle a fast-paced environment and take direction well. Starting pay is $18 per hour. I will also have a couple cashier positions opening soon and more than likely some catering positions, as well.”

If you have any specific questions regarding food services please contact Trish Campbell, Director Food Services at trish.campbell@genuinefoods.com

Create a Free Will using easy online tool

Executive Director of SFCC Foundation Kelly Marquez shared this opportunity to create a Free Will in a recent email:

Valued supporters like you help the Santa Fe Community College Foundation empower our students on their educational journeys toward a successful future. We wouldn’t be able to strengthen this community without you. In gratitude, I’m writing to share news of our exciting new partnership that offers you a resource to complete a vital life task.

The Santa Fe Community College Foundation partnered with FreeWill: a free online estate planning tool!

This partnership comes just in time for National Make-A-Will Month, the best time of the year to create or update your will. Here are a few reasons why you might want to complete this essential task:

• Security: Creating your will and estate plan allows you to communicate important financial and healthcare decisions, so you’re prepared for whatever the future may hold.  
• Peace of mind: A will allows you to provide for the people and pets you love, so you know that no matter what, they will be supported. 

Make your Free Will at: https://www.freewill.com/sfccfoundation

Impact: By including a legacy gift in your will, you can sustain the future of Santa Fe Community College and help secure our learning environment for the next generation!

Nearly 67% of American adults do not have an up-to-date estate plan, and it’s a crucial document that helps you care for your loved ones and steward your assets. FreeWill’s online tool guides you through writing your will in about 20 minutes — and it’s completely free to use.

As you write your will, FreeWill makes it simple to plan a legacy gift of any size to the SFCC Foundation. Your legacy gift can plant a seed of support that will grow to empower hardworking young people who are the future of our community!

Thanks for your continued support.

Enhancements to SFCC.edu

In an email on Thursday, June 13 Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations Todd Lovato shared the following about the public website:

Dear Colleagues,

I am writing today to update you on an exciting development on our public website. For more than a year, a team of my MPR teammates have worked on a project to enhance our website offerings for prospective students.

We are pleased to announce that some of these website revisions – which include some updates to program and department pages – are being introduced today. Website updates and adaptations are an ongoing process. I’d like to point out, however, that the focus of these latest revisions was primarily to enhance the experience of prospective students on our site as they navigate the admissions process and explore educational pathways at SFCC. The updates provide enhanced access to career information, registration guidance and support resources. They also address some on-going technical and user navigation issues.

Many of the recent updates are best viewed by exploring SFCC offerings via the college’s Educational Pathways landing page.

These enhancements have been carefully developed using higher education best practice research, website and search engine optimization (SEO) traffic analytics, consultation with local web developers and writers, as well as ongoing consultation and collaboration with many of our colleagues throughout the campus.

Also, please note that these changes provide MPR with new features and additional ways to collaborate with programs and departments to further improve the website and provide prospective students easier access to information about college programs.

As with any web updates, there is the possibility of small, easily fixable glitches like broken links or re-directs. As we comb for these bugs, I ask for your help by keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary. Please contact MPR with these updates using the MPR Job Request Form. This will enable us to quickly address issues. Please continue to review and update your department’s respective webpages for out-of-date or excessive information. Please note, today’s message pertains to the college’s public website, and does not include changes to MySFCC or the SFCC Connect Intranet, which are not under MPR’s purview.

I’d like to thank my MPR team and colleagues across campus for their persistence, collaborative energy, and continued focus on our college’s future students.

We look forward to continuing to work with you in promoting SFCC’s outstanding programs to our community.

SFCC to offer coding and creativity opportunities with support from Apple

SFCC will offer the Santa Fe region new learning opportunities around coding and creativity, with the support of Apple’s Community Education Initiative. Community partners include Santa Fe Public Schools, Santa Fe Indian School, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Fe/Del Norte, and STEM Santa Fe, which will work with the college and Santa Fe Community College Foundation to cultivate digital literacy, digital equity, and coding and creativity experience to Santa Fe’s diverse community.

SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., said, “Santa Fe Community College is thrilled Apple is supporting our work to offer training in coding and other creative digital skills to young people who have had limited access to such opportunities in the past.”

The initiative will reach youth in a variety of locations primarily in the Santa Fe Public Schools, Santa Fe Indian School, as well as at the Boys & Girls Club based at the Santa Fe Place Mall. STEM Santa Fe will assist with the initiative.

Read the full press release here.

For more information about SFCC’s role in this program, contact Dean of Continuing Education and Contract Training Kris Swedin via email at kris.swedin@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1253.

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Museum STEP Passes available at Library

With the STEP Pass, you and up to 5 people can use the card for free admission to:

• Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
• Santa Fe Children’s Museum
• IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Art
• Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Passes check out for two weeks at a time.

For more information contact: library@sfcc.edu.

Message about preferred names

Dear Faculty,

While the college has always supported our students, we now have another technological opportunity to provide an empowering, safe, and nondiscriminatory educational and work environment.  Beginning on Monday February 6, students will be able update their preferred name in Self Service Banner (SSB9).

The student’s legal name will be on your class roster and their preferred name, if applicable, will appear in parenthesis.  For example, Gonzales, Bernadette (Charmaine).  For legal purposes, the student’s legal name will still appear on all formal documents such as Financial Aid information, 1098-T’s and transcripts.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

With kind regards,

Bernadette Gonzales. MA Ed. (she, her, hers)
Registrar |Office of the Registrar
505-428-1881 | Bernadette.gonzales@sfcc.edu

OIT Service Desk Hours
Phone service 24 hours a day Mon. – Fri.

On November 1st the OIT Service Desk extended its phone hours to better serve students, staff and faculty.

Phone Hours
505-428-1222

Monday – Friday: 24 hours
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Office Hours
Room 528

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
Sunday: Closed

Need food? Campus Cupboard welcomes all

The Campus Cupboard (Room LL302E) in-person shopping hours are:
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.

Visit Campus Cupboard for more information.

Campus Cupboard is supported by SFCC Foundation.

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.

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11/10/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “Editor’s Note: Young Talent” about Regional High School and Middle School Art Show at SFCC Visual Arts Gallery, as well as the full page photo of one of the winning entries: “Final Frame: Slowsundown by Ellie Angel”

11/10/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Out There! The plot thickens” Story about Austin Eichelberger’s online reading with SFCC Library.

11/2/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC To Host Annual Holiday Arts And Crafts Fair And IAIA Holiday Art Market Saturday Dec. 9”

10/27/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Community College Announces Information Sessions About Accelerated Medical Assistant Program”

10/21/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “MY VIEW BECKY ROWLEY – SFCC bonds will support community’s future”

10/18/2023, Santa Fe Reporter, “3 Questions With Chef Milton Villarrubia”

10/18/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Richards Avenue near Santa Fe Community College set to reopen Friday”

10/18/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Data shows varied voting records for local election candidates”

10/17/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Higher Education Dept. Recommends $307.5M For Campus Improvement Projects Statewide Including $5.6M To UNM-LA”

10/17/2023, Santa Fe Reporter, “Morning Word!HED proposes $307 million in school improvements.”

10/10/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe school board, community college board candidates say public input important”

09/16/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, MY VIEW ROBERT MARTIN – Celebrate at IAIA/SFCC open house this week

09/12/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “OUR VIEW- SFCC’s aquaponics program gets moment to shine”

09/06/23, Santa Fe Reporter, “Tech Pathways: Community orgs work with public education to bring students digital opportunities through Apple Community Education Initiative”

09/03/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Water matters: Local honorees of the Alliance for Water Efficiency”

08/31/23, KRQE-TV, “Santa Fe Community College Main Campus closed for water repair”

08/31/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe Community College expects to reopen Tuesday if water issue is fixed”

08/30/23, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Main Campus To Remain Closed Thursday Due To Low Water Pressure” 

08/30/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC to stay closed Thursday due to water pressure problem“

08/29/23, Santa Fe Reporter, “Ballot Building: Aug. 29 marked Candidate Filing Day”

08/29/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Candidate filing day draws 11 hopefuls for City Council, 5 for school board”

08/26/23, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Literary Review Reading Thursday Oct. 19”

08/25/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “Out There, LISTEN & LEARN, Different trail in Santa Fe”

08/21/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “NMSurf brings wireless service to SFCC neighborhoods”

08/19/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Proposed south side development includes cemetery”

08/16/2023, Santa Fe Reporter, “Early Learning Core: New Mexico targeted early childhood education as a solution to learning gaps. How far can it go?”

08/16/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC And IAIA Invite Community To Open Houses Sept. 21”

08/01/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe’s planned purchase of land for Richards Ave. from Game Commission back on”

08/03/2023, Albuquerque Journal, “$6.4M grant for job development benefits rural NM” From the story, ” Santa Fe Community College is identified as the “backbone” institution in the health care sector.”