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Welcome back and please join Convocation meetings

Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 21.

Welcome back. We hope SFCC’s employees had a restful Winter Break.

We invite employees to participate in Convocation activities beginning on Thursday, January 9. Please frequently refer to this schedule, since there could be last-minute updates. Note: Check your Microsoft Teams calendar. You should see a link to join the President’s Welcome on Wednesday, January 15. Remember since the Jemez Rooms are being renovated that everyone will attend the President’s Welcome online.

News and Announcements

Lap pool closed on Friday, January 10, for repairs

The lap pool only (not the warm pool) will be closed on Friday, January 10. Plant operations needs to make some repairs.

Save the date! Blood Drive from noon to 3 p.m. February 4

The Student Nurses Association Club will be hosting a Vitalant Blood Drive on February 4, 2025 in the SFCC Board Room. Visit https://vit.la/ykr2hg to schedule an appointment.

SFCC extends sympathy to family and friends of Magdalena Rascon

SFCC extends sympathy to the family and friends of Magdalena Rascon, who passed away suddenly in December. She was an ACE (Adult Education) student at SFCC.

Please let students who need support that they can use the UWill services. To sign up for UWill Counseling you only need your SFCC email address to visit the link at  https://app.uwill.com/login to create an account and choose your therapist, time and date. The UWill mental health crisis line is 833-646-1526. This line is staffed by a licensed mental health professional 24/7. If students need in-person support they may visit: https://sfcc.titaniumhwc.com/ to make an appointment with SFCC’s counselor.

Anyone needing mental health assistance in New Mexico can text or call 988 or chat online at www.988lifeline.org/chat.

Save the Date: Transfer Fair from noon to 3:30 p.m. on February 26 in Main Hallway

SF Reporter’s “Things We Love about Santa Fe Right Now” included Campus Cupboard

Check out the Santa Fe Reporter’s cover story from 12/18/2024, “25 Things We Love About Santa Fe Right Now-SFCC’s food pantry served more than 10,000 individuals this year.”

The Santa Fe Reporter cover story gave a shout-out to SFCC’s Campus Cupboard and SFCC’s Controlled Environment Agriculture’s contributions with the following:

SFCC’s food pantry served more than 10,000 individuals this year.

SFCC Student Resource Coordinator Joanna Johnston says the Campus Cupboard, a three-room suite that houses free groceries for staff, students and their families, has grown since 2021.

If there’s one thing any college student is familiar with, it’s hunger on a tight budget. At the Santa Fe Community College, 54% of students reported being food insecure in the 2023-24 Student Basic Needs Report published this year, and the college has taken great strides forward in providing food and other basic needs to its students through growing their free food pantry, the Campus Cupboard.

According to SFCC Student Resource Coordinator Joanna Johnston, the Campus Cupboard has even partnered with the school’s Controlled Environment Agriculture program to grow and distribute more than 300 pounds of fresh produce this year, using aquaponics and hydroponics to grow food in the campus greenhouse. “Their generosity makes this possible, and they put in so much effort harvesting, packaging and delivering fresh produce each week,” Johnston tells SFR. “They deserve credit.” Anyone interested in donating to the Campus Cupboard can send their donation through the Santa Fe Community College Foundation. (MC)

Want to help support the Campus Cupboard? Visit https://foundation.sfcc.edu/give-now/

Visual Arts Gallery will host opening for ‘Cain and Abel’ from 3 to 6 p.m. January 23

“And His Angels With Him,” 2022 gouache & collage, 60 X 40 inches

Exhibition features work of artist Julie Speed from Marfa, Texas, and continues through February 19

“Cain & Abel, Annunciation,” 2022 gouache & collage, 60 x 40 inches

Visual Arts Gallery will host an opening reception from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, January 23 for “Cain and Abel,” an exhibition featuring nine gouache and collage paintings by artist Julie Speed. The large-scale paintings are 60 by 40 inches. Speed paints surreal scenes in a realistic style with oil and collage. After the opening, the exhibition will continue in the Visual Arts Gallery, 6401 Richards Avenue, through Wednesday, February 19.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “Julie Speed’s art is extraordinary. SFCC is delighted to present this exhibition. I encourage everyone to stop by to see it in person to fully appreciate the fine detail and intricacy of the artwork.” Cassel first saw the artist’s work when she toured Speed’s studio in Marfa, Texas, as part of a fall semester art class taught by John Boyce.

The “Cain and Abel” works were Inspired by a small group of 15th century paintings and ink drawings known as Siyah Qalam (attributed to The Master of the Black Pen), that include a half dozen wrestling demon paintings reminding Speed of photos of American style high school team wrestling.

The three main paper sources for the “Cain and Abel” series were an 1870s Gustav Dore illustrated Bible from Sweden that was wrecked in a Galveston flood, pages from 19th Century woodblock printed issues of The Illustrated London News that she found on eBay, and wormholed Japanese woodblock prints from the same era. Read more about the “Cain and Abel” series at https://www.juliespeed.com/new-page-4.

Speed (born in 1951) is a distinguished American artist. After dropping out of the Rhode Island School of Design at age 19, Speed spent her twenties moving around the U.S. and Canada working pick up jobs (house painter, horse trainer, ad writer, farm worker, etc.) until moving to Texas in 1978 where she settled down and taught herself to paint. She switches back and forth regularly between oil painting, printmaking, collage, gouache and drawing, often combining disciplines. She lives and works in a century-old prison in Marfa, Texas.

Christoper Blay wrote about Speed in Art in America, “There is a kinship between Speed’s paintings and those of Hieronymus Bosch, the Surrealists and the Dadaists. But her work lives in its own realm, where we can point to absurd juxtapositions and put aside the law of physics and nature as torments build. Viewers find themselves in Speed’s own garden of human damnation where her vivid and dark organization delivers our long-delayed comeuppance.”

“Cain & Abel- Dead & Gone,” 2022 gouache & collage, 60 x 40 inches.

SFCC accepting applications for Environmental Technical Training through March 31

Training will run April 7 through May 8 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road.

A scene from a previous Environmental Technician training program.

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is accepting applications for its free Environmental Technician training program,  which provides the training, skills and certifications necessary to enter a wide range of job opportunities in the environmental profession. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025. The free training runs April 7 through May 8 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. This intensive 5-week training program classes provide certifications and skills for entry level job positions:

  • General Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER) 40 hours
  • CPR and First Aid (6 hours)
  • Forklift Operator (6 hours)
  • OSHA Construction Standards (10 hours)
  • Confined Space Entry and Non-Entry Rescue (8 hours)
  • Solid Waste Management (8 hours)
  • Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA) (24 hours)
  • Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments (16 hours)
  • Environmental Sampling (24 hours)
  • DOT HazMat (16 hours)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (4 hours)
  • Radiation Safety (8 hours)

Applicants must be able to attend the entire five-week program, have a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years or older, be able to lift 30 pounds and must be unemployed, underemployed or low-income. Veterans are encouraged to apply. The training also will help students to become career-ready with assistance preparing résumés and practicing interviewing techniques.

The free training is possible through a $500,000 grant SFCC received from the Environmental Protection Agency.  Sponsors and partners include: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council, U.S. EPA and AGC New Mexico.

For more information and to fill out an application, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/environmental-job-training. Still have questions? Either send an email to Candice.Mirabal@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1324.

Student Nate Downey featured in 10 Who Made a Difference story and video

The Santa Fe New Mexican recently honored their “10 Who Made a Difference”, including SFCC student intern Nate Downey in the story “Promoting aquaponics and providing greens.” With the help of Controlled Environment Agriculture at SFCC, he has given about 9,000 heads of lettuce away, free of charge, over the past few years. Checkout this YouTube video to see more of his story. (Nate’s story starts at the 3 minutes and 11 seconds mark.)

Check out the latest issue of Inside SFCC

Nursing Education Director Lucas Gonzales answers questions about the nursing program and what drives people to pursue a nursing career. Read his responses to questions here.
Recruitment Coordinator Daniela Gurule visits with students and families about the importance of college through a Title V Exito en SFCC Grant initiative. Read more.

The latest issue of Inside SFCC extends wishes for a wonderful Winter Break, expresses gratitude for recent bond support and includes interviews with Nursing Education Director Lucas Gonzales, Daniela Gurule who is spreading the word on the value of college through the Title V Exito en SFCC grant intiative and an interview with SFCC’s 93-year-old pickleball player known as J.R. and more!

Student Sarina Sandoval, 19, says she gets inspiration from the 93-year-old pickleball enthusiast known as J.R. Read more about him here.

Read the full Inside SFCC here. Want to be on the email list for upcoming issues? Fill out the subscription form.

Listen to KSFR report about City Council’s approval of Midtown Film Development Studio

Read or listen to the report by KSFR reporter Robb Hoschild about the City’s approval of the Midtown Film Development Studio. He reported, “The new studio will cultivate and support education and job training programs with local institutions and organizations, including Santa Fe Community College and the Stagecoach Foundation.” He recorded comments from a cinematographer James Chressanthis. He also spoke with actor, educator, and screenwriter, Dezbaa’, a member of the cast and writing room for Santa Fe-filmed production Dark Winds.

The report is available to read or hear at https://www.ksfr.org/arts-culture/2024-12-13/santa-fe-council-approves-midtown-film-studio-development.

CE Spring registration is now open

Legendary Chef Johnny Vee, featured on the catalog cover, will offer three culinary classes

Attend a film premiere of “Blue: Life and Art of George Rodrigue”

Dozens of new classes offered on campus, 6401 Richards Avenue, and at partner locations

SFCC’s Continuing Education (CE) registration has opened with more than 150 offerings in SFCC’s Spring Continuing Education Schedule. Print copies are available 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 available for personal enrichment or to develop professional skills.

Spring CE classes begin in January. “It’s a great time to register for a class as part of your New Year’s Resolution,” CE Director Benjamin Lincoln said. “We’re delighted to partner with Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe at De Vargas Center where we will offer three new culinary classes taught by Santa Fe’s legendary chef, Johnny Vollertsen, known best as Chef Johnny Vee.” Chef Johnny Vee is featured on the catalog cover.

Lincoln added, “While we have many CE classes at the college, we’re also excited to continue our many popular classes with off-site partners such as Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, CHOMP Food Hall and Sky Railway. A highlight this spring will be an opportunity to attend the premiere of “Blue: Life and Legacy of George Rodrigue” on Sunday, March 2 at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado.”

Cook with Chef Johnny Vee

Chef Johnny Vee’s classes include: A Culinary Tour of France, A Culinary Tour of Spain and a High-Altitude Baking Workshop. He’ll lead the classes in the kitchen at Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe. A 10 percent discount at the shop is available at the completion of any of the classes.

Chef Johhny Vee began his career working in a variety of popular and famous New York City restaurants including Soho’s “Greenstreet,” Tribeca’s “Odeon” and Larry Forgione’s milestone “An American Place.” In 1985, Johnny was sought out by a company in Sydney to open an American-Style Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, a project that led to a chain of six Southwest cuisine restaurants in Australia and New Zealand called the “Arizona Bar and Grill.” After completing his final Arizona Bar and Grill location in New Zealand, he moved to Santa Fe.

Since his arrival in Santa Fe, the charismatic chef has had a distinguished career as an esteemed culinary instructor, caterer to celebrities, and as a popular food critic and culinary writer. He currently is a contributing writer to the Santa Fe New Mexican’s Pasatiempo.

Attend Film Premiere of “Blue: Life and Legacy of George Rodrigue”

The CE department has offered a variety of popular classes taught by Wendy Rodrigue, the widow of acclaimed artist George Rodrigue. Last fall, the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery featured the artist’s work in “Dream Big: The Art of George Rodrigue,” including his well-known Blue Dog canvases.

The CE department now offers the opportunity to attend the film premiere of “Blue: Life and Art of George Rodrigue,” on Sunday, March 2 in the grand ballroom of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado.  The documentary is an intimate exploration of the iconic artist behind the Blue Dog series.  After viewing the documentary, participants will be part of a lively Q & A session with producer Jim Dotson, director Sean O’Malley and George Rodrigue’s widow, Wendy Rodrigue Magnus. There is also an option to attend a four-course dinner following the film showing.

Jim Dotson is a celebrated filmmaker and producer known for his compelling documentaries and cultural projects. His work includes “Gulf Aid: Concert for the Coast (2010),” which captured the resilience and solidarity of the Gulf Coast community through music; and “Fats Domino: Walkin’ Back to New Orleans (2008),” a tribute to the legendary musician’s influence on rock and roll. Dotson’s storytelling weaves together art, music, and history, creating impactful narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Director Sean O’Malley brings more than two decades of work experience with his wife and partner, Jeannine O’Malley, through their production company, O’Malley Productions.

Sample new wine classes

New classes by Sommelier Byron Rudolph will tempt your palate in the world of wine.  He will teach the following classes: “Tour the Wine Regions of France,” “Wine 101—Grape to Bottle to Nose to Taste,” “Champagne for Every Occasion” and “Taste and Share Wine like a Sommelier.” These fun and engaging classes will be in person at SFCC.

Learn how to safely operate a drone

R.J. Pieper offers drone instruction and skills in two new course offerings.The first class, “An Introduction to Drones,” will focus on the fundamentals. At the end of the class, students will be ready to take the FAA TRUST test and will participate in a discovery flight. An intermediate course, “Drones at Work,” explores the various applications of drones as a versatile tool, covering fields such as photography, video production, agriculture, construction, surveying, and public safety.

Benjamin Lincoln, CE director said, “We’ve got a full range of classes to meet everyone’s needs. You can participate in classes during the day or join evening or weekend classes to fit your schedule. It’s great because you can attend a one-day class or a course that meets for several weeks.”

PEDAC Cultural Calendars January and February 2025

The President’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committe (PEDAC) is sharing monthly cultural calendars.

PEDAC invites you to consider applying for PEDAC funds of up to $400 for a diversity-related event at SFCC. Please visit the PEDAC page for more details and to download the funding application: https://www.sfcc.edu/pedac/.

The President’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (PEDAC) at SFCC has released its January 2025 Cultural Calendar, featuring monthly observances like National Mentoring Month and Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, along with key dates such as World Braille Day (Jan. 4), Epiphany (Jan. 6), and Makar Sankranti (Jan. 14).

The PEDAC February 2025 Cultural Calendar highlights several observances, including Black History Month, National Library Lover’s Month, and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Notable dates include National Freedom Day on February 1, World Hijab Day on February 1, Tu B’Shvat on February 6, and Valentine’s Day on February 14.

January 2025
February 2025

Spring registration now open

Registration for the Spring 2025 semester is now open. You’ll get the biggest selection of classes if you register as soon as possible. Some classes close fast, so don’t delay. If you know someone who has not applied to SFCC or is not sure about the registration process, please have them visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/. You can look for classes in the dropdown menu at sfcc.edu/look-for-a-credit-class/. Returning students need to log onto MySFCC to register. Click on the Registration button there to get started.

SFCC employees consider using your EEB benefits to register for classes.

Free Workforce Training classes for New Mexico residents begin in January

NM Workforce Flyer FINAL_11-19-2024Download

The Santa Fe Community College Workforce Development Dept. is offering free workforce training classes to New Mexico residents. These classes are available to SFCC students as well. Employees have to use EEB credits to register.

See the above flyer that includes class descriptions with dates, times and registration information.

Please note (due to grant restrictions), SFCC employees need to enroll using EEB benefits. Employees should contact the Continuing Education Enrollment Specialist Paloma Trujillo Anaya at paloma.anaya@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1255. She can help employees navigate the EEB enrollment and answer any questions they may have.

Enroll now

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Student Weekly Connection December 20, 2024
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Register for fun course for Heritage and Advanced Spanish speakers

Instructors Aileen El-Kadi and Joseph Klemens will co-teach SPAN 2121.

Interested in learning about Spanish-speaking cultures? Do you want to improve your Spanish while learning about Hispanic films, history, short stories, music, and politics? Then this course is for you! Aileen El-Kadi and Joseph Klemens are teaming up to offer you a fun and diverse class. Register now for SPAN 2121(CRN 30287) Tuesdays 12:30-2:15 p.m.

Register at https://www.sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/. Please note: Heritage and Advanced Spanish speakers may take a test in the testing center to see if they can be admitted into this class without the required pre-requisite class. For details visit: https://www.sfcc.edu/assessment-exams-english-and-spanish/#spanish. After your assessment, please reach out to Aileen El-Kadi at aileen.elkadi@sfcc.edu.

Joseph Klemens is also teaching ENGL 1410 – Introduction to Literature!

Mother Tongue Project at SFCC: ENGL 1110 for student parents

This special section of English 1110 with instructor Jared Valdez is designed to support the busy lifestyle of student parents. The class will be 8:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at SFCC. To register, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/. The class CRN is 30077. Enrolled student parents will receive a $100 stipend.

Apply now for Spring Student Worker jobs

There are a lot of jobs opening right now for spring student workers. Earn $15 an hour and work on campus 20 hours per week. Contact Katie Cadena Priebe at katie.cadenapriebe@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1068 for more information or to apply!

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.

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English and Communications Winter 2024 Newsletter

Kate McCahill has shared the Winter 2024 English and Communications Newsletter: https://www.sfcc.edu/english-and-communications-winter-2024-newsletter/

Policy Updates

On Dec. 4, the SFCC Governing Board approved the following policies. Please become familiar with these policies:

Should you have any questions about these policies, please reach out to the contacts above. All employees are responsible for adhering to College Policies and Procedures, which are online at SFCC Policies. For more information about the Policy Review Process, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

OIT maintenance alerts
January 6 & 7

  • January 6, 2025 Main Campus Network Maintenance at 8 p.m.
    OIT will be performing network maintenance on main campus Monday 1/6/25 beginning at 8PM. This maintenance may result in internet and VPN outages during this time.
  • January 7, 2025 Wi-Fi maintenance
    OIT will be performing network maintenance Tuesday 1/7/25 beginning at 5:30 PM. This maintenance may result in Wi-Fi outages during this time at both main campus and the HEC.

Spring 2025 Online Teaching & Learning training opportunities

A number of training opportunities are available this spring. Explore the Quality Matters (QM) Workshop Schedule: https://www.qualitymatters.org/PD-schedule.

For more information or to register contact: julia.dunkin@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1168. Click here to schedule an appointment with Julia. You can also contact the Office of Online Teaching and Learning at otl@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1166, or visit their page:  www.sfcc.edu/otl.  

Spring 2025 Convocation Schedule 

For the list of individual sessions and professional development opportunities in January Convocation, please visit  Spring Convocation Schedule 2025.

Please use the link for the most current schedule. Schedule will change frequently. 

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CHESS Connection Newsletter – December 17, 2024

The second CHESS December 2024 newsletter celebrates a big Workday Student project milestone, highlights the CHESSTER Award winners and CHESS Superstars, and reminds employees to verify their information and sign up for electronic W2s in Workday. It also includes updates on the Technology Support Hub and invites feedback and participation in future events. Also, a fun Wintery Word Search.

Read the full issue here.

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Steven Campbell’s exhibition, ‘Tyranny of Small Things,’ at ZANE BENNETT gallery through January 18

SFCC instructor Steven Campbell has an exhibition, “Tyranny of Small Things,” which opened on October 25 and continues through January 18 at ZANE BENNETT Contemporary Art, 435 S. Guadalupe Street. It is an exhibition of collages, paintings, and sculptures. Read more about Steven Campbell and his work at https://zanebennettgallery.com/exhibitions/40-the-tyranny-of-small-things-steven-campbell/works/.

Artist Steven Campbell (Click on image to visit gallery site.)

Duplicating Center accepting photos for SFCC Pet of the Month

Send pictures of your pet to DuplicatingCenter@sfcc.edu. Each month a pet will be chosen, and notepads will be available with their picture. The proud owner will receive a 36×36 poster of their pet.

The Duplicating Center hopes to collect enough pictures to create a 2025 SFCC Pet Calendar.

Requirements:

  • Must be a your own photo, no professional portraits
  • Must be submitted by the last week of each month

Contact Michael at the Duplicating Center with questions.


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 Donna Castro at donna.castro@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!

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ESL orientations begin next week

Orientations are January 13, 14 and 15

Classes begin January 21.

Do you or someone you know want to learn English as a Second Language? Whether you speak no English at all, 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 14-week English as a Second Language (ESL) session from January 21 to May 2 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 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 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (no late arrivals) on the following dates:

  • Monday, January 13
  • Tuesday, January 14
  • Wednesday, January 15

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 2025 ESL classes begin January 21. Space is limited. For more information, call 505-428-1329 or email olga.rees@sfcc.edu.

Ongoing news and events

Winter Weather Tips

Click on the above slide to visit: https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert.

SFCC Safety and Security has shared the above Winter Weather Tips. SFCC is concerned for your safety. Please keep up-to-date on campus delays and closures. If you have not, please sign up for alerts at https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert/.

Also, you can always visit the SFCC home web page and social media pages to see any announcements. Any questions about these tips? Send an email to security@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1224.

Watch the video of ‘Travelogue: Adventures in Siem Reap, Cambodia,’ presented by R. Charlie Shultz

Click on the video above to watch Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director R. Charlie Shultz’s presentation hosted by the SFCC Library on October 29 on Zoom.

“Travelogue: Adventures in Siem Reap, Cambodia,” featuring Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director R. Charlie Shultz

Academic Director of the Santa Fe Community College’s Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program, Charlie Shultz, recently completed a 2-week Farmer-2-Farmer volunteer assignment in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The work was funded by the NGO, USAID. The assignment included delivering an intensive hydroponics workshop for agriculture extension agents and University students. A simplified hydroponics manual was also created for high school teachers to use with students with the goal of increasing interest in agriculture and other STEM related fields. Charlie’s talk discussed his work with rural Cambodian farmers and highlighted the wonders of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat.

Please click on these links for information related to his travelogue:

SFCC Foundation
SFCC-CEA
SFCC-CEA Facebook
USAID
Farmer to Farmer
CE SAIN https://www.cesain.org/
Angkor Archaeological Park
ATEC Biodigesters
Alchemy Studio

Watch Jake Skeets read and lead a creative writing session on video

The Fall Writing Generation series concluded with a reading and creative session with author/poet Jake Skeets. Watch for details for the Spring series. Enjoy this video!

Bio:  Jake Skeets (he/him) is the author of “Eyes Bottle Dark with a Mouthful of Flowers,” winner of the National Poetry Series, American Book Award, Kate Tufts Discovery Award, and Whiting Award. His work has appeared widely in journals and magazines such as Poetry, The New York Times Magazine, and The Paris Review. Other honors include an NEA Grant for Arts Projects, a Mellon Projecting All Voices Fellowship, and the 2023-2024 Grisham Writer in Residence at the University of Mississippi. He is from the Navajo Nation and teaches at the University of Oklahoma.

The series is presented by SFCC Library and the SFCC Creative Writing Program. Visit sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.

All videos can be found in the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7H67Ojgmmo&list=PL6AhJfrOrlErcvW8Iayqy72Z4IaVtJKgp

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.

12/16/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard Dec. 16, 2024-SFCC spring continuing education classes now open; SFCC higher education center to close for winter break

12/14/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “State higher education department requests 6% budget increase”

12/12/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Community College Accepting Applications For Free Environmental Technician Training”

12/11/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe city councilors approve sale of midtown land to film studio”

12/11/2024, Albuquerque Journal, “Higher education leaders grilled on funding, return on investment by lawmakers”

12/09/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Registration Now Open For Spring Continuing Education Classes At Santa Fe Community College”

12/09/2024, Of Interest, Santa Fe New Mexican, “264-lot housing development south of Santa Fe moving forward”

12/09/2024, Smartboard Dec. 9, 2024 Santa Fe New Mexican, —SFCC partners with doh to host free flu, covid-19 vaccine clinic, Santa fe community college to host ‘Big Band Holiday Concert’, Santa fe community college to host free film and tv classes

12/09/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC & NMDOH Offering Free Flu And COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic In Santa Fe Wednesday Dec. 11”

12/07/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “MY VIEW ALAN WEBBER–Midtown campus studio development is good for Santa Fe”

12/02/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican,10 WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE-Promoting aquaponics, providing greens (SFCC student Nate Downey)

11/04/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, City of Santa Fe nears deal with film company to create region’s largest studio at midtown.

11/01/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “IN REMEMBRANCE-An artist’s passing”

10/30/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “A Growing STEM”

10/29/2024, NBC News, “With costs of child cares soaring, New Mexico finds a way to make it free for many,” this video includes focus on childcare with highlights from SFCC Kids Campus Director Deyanira Contreras and SFCC early childhood teacher Randy Orona Torres. Read the full story here.

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