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SFCC hosts EPA Brownfields Grant Award celebration

SFCC hosted a celebration of the award of $1 million to northern New Mexico through EPA Brownfields grant awards, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), bringing vital resources to SFCC ($500,000) for job training and the City of Raton ($500,000) for assessment.

These EPA grants will stimulate the economy of northern New Mexico through an infusion of $1 million to train environmental professionals and assess potentially contaminated, underutilized properties and catalyze community redevelopment.

Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters welcomed all of the dignataries and shared this statement on behalf of President Becky Rowley: “Santa Fe Community College is deeply honored to receive the $500,000 EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant. For years, SFCC has been at the forefront of offering EPA Brownfields Job Training, equipping individuals with the skills necessary for meaningful careers. This essential program not only tackles environmental justice issues but also fosters economic growth by providing family-sustaining wages. With this new grant, we can significantly enhance our regional collaborations with community and tribal stakeholders across seven northern New Mexico counties.”

The distinguished guests included:

EPA officials: Clifford Villa, Deputy Assistant Administrator for the U.S. EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management (Washington D.C.). Dr. Earthea Nance, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 6. Althea Foster, EPA R6 Brownfields & Revitalization Section Chief (Dallas) and Andrew Portalatin, both EPA R6 Brownfields Project Officer (Dallas).

New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) officials: James C. Kenney, NMED Cabinet Secretary; Sydney Lienemann, NMED Deputy Cabinet Secretary; Michael G. Bowers, NMED Collaboration Coordinator; NMED Voluntary Remediation & Brownfields Program staff.

City of Raton: Richard D. Mestas, DPA, City Manager and Michael Anne Antonucci, City Treasurer.

Spokespeople: Representives from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office, Sen. Martin Heinrich’s office, Sen. Ben Ray Lujan’s office and Rep. Teresa Fernandez-Leger’s office.

Speakers recognized Janet Kerley for her leadership in EPA job training and as one of the few recipients to have head up multiple EPA Brownfields job training grants. New Mexico Environment Cabinet Secretary James Kenney on Friday called her “the Meryl Streep of Brownfields.”

Isaiah J.Calabaza, a recent EPA job-training graduate (who self-identified his roots in Kewa Pueblo and Santa Ana Pueblo) thanked Janet Kerley and others at SFCC who’ve helped him improve his life. He has worked at a temporary job with a Los Alamos National Labs contractor that he said really has helped support his family. He’s also a current PROTEC participant in the Business Skills intensive class and is applying for a permanent position to continue to use his EPA job training skills.

Read more in Margaret O’Hara’s July 20 story in the Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC secures EPA funding to train environmental workers.”

Applications are now open for the upcoming free training from September 16 – October 17: sfcc.edu/programs/environmental-job-training/

U.S. Deputy Cabinet Secretary of Commerce Don Graves visited to discuss Good Jobs Challenge Grant

SFCC was honored to host Deputy Cabinet Secretary of Commerce Don Graves, Senator Ben Ray Luján, and other distinguished guests on our main campus on July 15. The discussion focused on scaling up and building on our momentum in the trades and healthcare sectors, and included a tour of Trades and Advanced Technology Center. SFCC is excited to be a community college partner with such strong and dedicated collaborators.

Senator Ben Ray Luján said, “It was my honor to join Deputy Secretary Graves this afternoon at Santa Fe Community College to discuss the Good Jobs Challenge Grant and how we can continue working to create good paying jobs that will boost the economy in New Mexico.”

In August 2022, the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District, the Regional Development Corporation, and SFCC were awarded a $6.4 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The grant of $6.4 million will be used to create the Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network (WIN), which will expand the region’s health care and skilled trades workforce through training, apprenticeships, higher education, and job placement.

Read more in the press release from Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s office: https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/elementor-75666/

Prominent African women business leaders visited for a dynamic exchange

Prominent African women visited SFCC for a dynamic conversation and professional exchange with several SFCC administrators, faculty and staff. The 25 distinguished African delegates are professional/entrepreneurial leaders in their countries. These African individuals collectively represent a group of dedicated professionals, making significant contributions to their home countries towards the social, economic and political factors that influence private enterprise development and job creation for women and disadvantaged groups. They work to create business models and support mechanisms that bolster businesses.

The African visitors came from about 18 different countries along with translators. The group was on tour with Global Santa Fe. The visit was under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

Thank you to Geneva “Cookie” Look and Interim Dean Laurie Saylor for coordinating the visit.

The agenda included:

• A welcome from Interim Dean Laurie Saylor and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Ph.D.
• Conversation on the role of Education in Economic Development for Women led by Dawn Wink, Ph.D., Academic Director of Teacher Education
• Overview of SFCC Trades and Construction by Academic Director Geneva “Cookie” Look
• Overview of Business and Entrepreneurship by Assistant Professor William Sykes
• Address by SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D.
• Overview of Algae Biofuels, Greenhouse Technology, and the Micro Grid: Director of the Innovation Center Ondine Frauenglass & Academic Director of Controlled Environment Agriculture Program Richard “Charlie” Shultz
• Overview of Automotive Technologies: Academic Director Julia Furry

Thank you to all who assisted in making this such a dynamic professional and cultural exchange. Click to enlarge images.

Catron Allred shared results of NM Student Experience Study with Child Trends

Director of the Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCOE) Catron Allred shared the results of the New Mexico Student Experience Study with Child Trends in a statewide Zoom presentation on July 16 for higher education partners and the media. Esteban Candelaria wrote a story for the Santa Fe New Mexican, “1 in 3 New Mexico college students are parents, study finds”

He shared these Takeaways:

• A third of college students who responded to the survey said they are parents.

• Many student parents struggle with finding accessible child care.

• Single mothers who earn associate degrees earn more money over their lifetime.

SFCC thanks the parenting students (Administrative Assistant Isabella Jefferson and Jackie Rodriguez), who spoke with the reporter about their struggles and experiences.

From the Santa Fe New Mexican story, ““These issues aren’t easily solved,” said Early Childhood Center of Excellence Executive Director Catron Allred during a virtual presentation of the findings. “But improving the economic mobility and opportunities for parents improves outcomes for their children. And that’s why this issue is so important.

The report offers several policy recommendations: Make learning more flexible, such as by exploring more online options; offer more support services, like access to basic needs or mental health services; and make college campuses more child-friendly, including by investing in child care facilities.

New Mexico Higher Education Deputy Secretary Patricia Trujillo said in addition to efforts to make college tuition free, the state has invested millions of dollars in some of those areas, including on-campus food security programs, such as food pantries, and grants aimed at mental and behavioral health needs.

With the upcoming publication of a statewide report on college students’ basic needs, Trujillo added, she hopes “we’re going to be able to put our statewide best minds together and really start thinking about other policy pieces that we can put in place to make sure that student parents are supported across the state.”

For more information, email Catron Allred at catron.allred@sfcc.edu.

SFCC welcomed new SGA officers at Summer Fiesta

A festive Summer Fiesta set the atmosphere to welcome the newest officers of SGA, who were sworn into office by Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Ed.D. The campus community enjoyed a tasty lunch featuring roasted elote.

Dual Credit Specialist Niki McKay shared, “The Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment wanted to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Zozobra by creating our own version, a parody of Old Man Gloom.

Magdalena Archuleta, Viviana Archuleta and Niki McKay worked on the Zozobra sculpture over the three weeks prior to Summer Fiesta. The lower-level office suite was transformed into a papier mâché workshop. We formed the armature from chicken wire and made our own wheat paste to attach recycled newspaper onto the form. This craft was inspired by an Art Practices project with Jennifer Lynch in the spring. 

The Wellness Center partnered with us to create our own Gloom Boxes. It is not an officially licensed Zozobra, but the City of Santa Fe and Kiwanis Club gave us permission to submit the SFCC gloom writings to be burned at the event. Please submit your glooms to the Wellness Center before August 29.” 

Exhibition of O’Keeffe Art & Leadership’s student work opens from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 2

SFCC’s Visual Arts Gallery will host Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s exhibition of the work created by middle school youth this summer. A festive opening is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 3 in the Visual Arts Gallery.

Register now for Fall CE classes, many new classes

Mayan artist Juan Chawuk gave stimulating talk on July 9

Academic Director of the School of Art and Design Shane Tolbert shared, “As International Folk Art Market Week began, SFCC had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Juan Chawuk (San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, MX) to campus for a presentation of his recent paintings. Juan Chawuk’s talk was stimulating, the room was packed, and we all enjoyed learning about the intersections of Mayan Identity and consumer culture in his studio practice. Rough estimate of 40+ attendees. Special thanks to Linda Cassel, Director of Art on Campus, and Carlos Rovelo, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Board Trustee, for their efforts in making this event a success.” Thanks to Shane Tolbert and Dean James Wysong for sharing images.

SFCC participated in NM Disability Pride celebration on July 13

The Student Wellness Center team of LaNysha Adams, Ph.D., Director of the Student Wellness Center, and Isabella Jefferson, Administrative Assistant, represented SFCC on Saturday, July 13 in downtown Santa Fe at the first ever New Mexico Disability Pride parade and celebration. Marcos Maez said, “I proudly marched in the parade as a representative of PDAC and, most importantly, as someone who has an immediate family member living with a disability.”

Cristina Kahlo: Contemporary Mexican Photography Lecture from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 in Room 216

Cristina Kahlo will give a lecture on Contemporary Mexican Photography from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 in Room 216.  The free lecture is offered by the SFCC’s Art on Campus in collaboration with Carlos Rovelo, Trustee and Chair, Education and Community Engagement Committee of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.

“SFCC is thrilled to work with esteemed Mexican art educator Carlos Rovelo through his role as Chair of the Education and Community Engagement Committee of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum to present contemporary Mexican photographer Cristina Kahlo,” said Linda Cassel, Director of Art on Campus.

Mexican Photography has received world-wide attention in recent years.  Nevertheless, most North Americans remain unaware of the deep influence of photography and photographers in Mexico’s cultural and political life. In this compelling lecture, Cristina Kahlo will guide the audience into various themes treated by Mexican photographers in recent decades, from the magical to the political, and from documentaries to the surreal.

Cristina Kahlo is one of Mexico’s most prominent contemporary photographers.  Her three-decade career follows in the footsteps of her great-grandfather Guillermo Kahlo and father Antonio Kahlo, both celebrated photographers. Cristina is Frida Kahlo’s great-grandniece.

Cristina Kahlo employs multiple photographic printing techniques in her work, including platinum, cyanotype, heliogravure and color interventions.  She has treated subjects such as the feminine universe, geometry, rituals, music, architecture, and dance. In addition, she has addressed various aspects of photography and documentary photography, including extensive photographic documentation of children living with disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy.

Her most recent work was photographing and cataloging the Frida Kahlo Museum collection. She was awarded the Bartels Foundation Residence Scholarship in Basel, Switzerland (2006-2010). Cristina’s artistic photography production titled “November Two” was exhibited in several European galleries, including Strasbourg, France; the Broetzinger Art Galerie in Pforzheim, and the Galerie Bode in Karlsruhe, Germany.

For more information contact: SFCC Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1501.

Therapy Dogs in the Library 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 24

SFCC Library is hosting a summer finals visit from furry, friendly therapy dogs! Please join us in the Library on Wednesday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for some canine cuddling and stress relief. Sponsored in conjunction with the Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s Pet Outreach.

Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective Exhibition ends Wednesday

The Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective opened on June 20 in the Visual Arts Gallery. Fluke, SFCC’s Director of Continuing Education from 2000 to 2016., was a lifelong educator, artist and activist who died on Jan. 24, 2023. Fluke had worked in multiple departments at SFCC in addition to teaching classes through the Fall 2022 semester.

The well-attended opening reception on June 20 gave those who knew Fluke and the public an opportunity to reflect on this oeuvre that embodies his powerful personal vision. Fluke’s husband Jeffrey “Jeff” Atwell (a longtime MPR employee before his retirement) thanked Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel and Director of Center for Book Art and Printmaking Patricia Pearce and everyone else who helped organize and promote the exhibition.

Many attendees said they plan to revisit this exhibition before it closes on July 24. Many who had seen his work were impressed by discovering new aspects or media they were unfamiliar that he worked in. Kate McCahill, Associate Professor of English, Chair of English and Communications, commented how moved she was by Fluke’s personal writing. Armand Sena, a former SFCC student, now attends Parsons School of Design and is taking some courses during the summer at SFCC. He attended the opening and expressed to academic advisor Melba Ramos how inspired he was by seeing Fluke’s work. Read more about the exhibit in this press release.

Click on the images to see them larger.

Green Fire Times story highlights Energy Smart Academy

The May/June issue of Green Fire Times features many initiatives from SFCC’s Trades and Sustainability programs. The story, “The Energy Smart Academy at SFCC” written by David Best, a senior trainer and building science specialist, highlights the classes and training SFCC offers through the Energy Smart Academy.

The Energy Smart Academy (ESA) at SFCC provides top-tier training in energy efficiency and green jobs to students across New Mexico and the U.S. The courses, available both in-person and online, focus on energy-efficient retrofit methods, water conservation, energy auditing, cold-climate heat pumps, and workplace safety. These prepare students to contribute to a future with healthier, more comfortable buildings.

Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and mobile HVAC training props, ESA features nationally recognized trainers. Courses benefit industry professionals, residents, and business owners alike. Classes cater to experienced energy auditors, installers, inspectors, and architects.

For more information visit the Energy Smart Academy web page.

See the issue at https://www.greenfiretimes.com/ or pick up a free copy from the racks on campus or around town.

Campus Cupboard Summer Hours

Summer East Wing Eatery hours

Chef Milton Villarubia thanks everyone for their support last semester. Due to limited staff in the summer, East Wing Eatery will only be open on the following days and times during the summer term (beginning June 11):

Open:

• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thursday

East Wing Eatery will be open during the summer term on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. Closed all other days for prep and administration work.

Chef Milton Villarubia shared, “We are going to try a new approach this summer and do some smoothies, scones and perhaps some waffles for breakfast. We will be doing our typical, soup, salad and sandwich for lunch. I realize that these are minimal hours, but due to the nature of the café, our hours are dependent on student schedules and availability. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.”

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Apply now for AwardSpring Scholarships

Here are the requirements that must be met for all Foundation scholarships for the Fall 2024 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.

Diego Ortiz receives prestigious Dental scholarship

Diego Ortiz recently received a national dental assisting scholarship.

Diego has been selected as one of eight recipients of the 2024 DANB/DALE Foundation Scholarship, chosen from more than 500 applicants from across the country.

Diego plans to use the scholarship to complete the dental assisting program at Santa Fe Community College. Dr. Aamna Nayyar shared, “Diego is student in Dental Assisting Certificate program. He is graduating on July 26 and planning to continue his education to become a dentist in the future.”

He is the first generation of his family to graduate from high school and attend college. He chose dental assisting because of the connection between dental health and overall health.

The DANB/DALE Foundation Scholarship launched earlier this year and supports early-career and aspiring dental assistants in their goal of improving access to oral healthcare.

Read more about Diego and the DANB/DALE Foundation Scholarship here.

Student Summer Jobs Available!

Students! If you need a job with flexible hours and weekends off, contact the student employment office to apply to be an SFCC student worker.

Summer jobs are available in Student Recruitment, Grounds, Registrar’s office, Testing Center, Adult Education, Advising, Fine Art Department, Campus Cupboard, OIT, Kids Campus, East Wing Eatery, and the Nursing Lab.

Contact Katie Cadena Priebe at katie.cadenapriebe@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1068 for more information or to apply!

Get online FAFSA help on Money Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m.

Free Live Virtual Help for FAFSA Questions

On select Mondays from 3-6 PM, students and parents can log in to virtual help session, FAFSA Money Mondays. At FAFSA Money Mondays, professionals from the local universities and other volunteers are available to help you complete the FAFSA or simply answer questions about continuing your education.

For additional information, email: Outreach@nmeaf.org

For more information and to register for a session, visit Money Mondays – New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation (nmeaf.org)

Applications open for APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program

Pre-Apprenticeship for new educators – Earn a NM Child Development Certificate and become qualified as an Assistant Teacher.

Apprenticeship for educators working or seeking work in a classroom – Earn an associate degree in early childhood education and become qualified as a lead teacher.

For more information and to apply: www.sfcc.edu/aprende

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APRENDE Programa de aprendices para los educadores de la educación temprana

Pre-Aprendiz para educadores nuevos – Obtén un Certificado de Desarrollo Infantil y capacitación como Asistente de Maestro

Aprendiz para educadores quienes ya trabajan (o buscan empleo) en un centro/escuela – Se obtiene un título de asociado en la educación temprana y capacitación como un Maestro Principal

Para más información y para aplicar: www.sfcc.edu/aprende

Register now for New Student Orientation sessions

New Student Orientations (NSO) began on June 12. Do you know someone who is interested in applying and enrolling at SFCC? NSO is a great way for new and prospective students to learn about the many services and support sytems available at the college.

In-Person Student Orientation Schedule 2024

• July 9, Tuesday 4 – 8 p.m.
• July 26, Friday 9 a.m. – 1p.m
• August 3, Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• August 16, Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 505-428-1050 or email Welcome & Support Coordinator Karla Catanach at karla.catanach@sfcc.edu

Register for New Student Orientation here.

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Mental Health & Wellness Counseling available to students through Uwill

Students, SFCC wants you to know that this summer that students continue to have free access to a licensed counselor through Uwill. Scan the QR code to register and make an appointment.

Get a jump-start on math skills in July

Any SFCC students who would like to improve their math skills before the Fall semester will have a great opportunity by registering for the Math Academy (July 29-Aug. 2). For more information or to register for the free, non-credit Math Academy, please email kelly.trujillo@sfcc.edu.

Fall registration now open

Fall registration is now open.

For application and registration information, please visit https://www.sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ For more information, call 505-428-1270 or email enrollment-admissions@sfcc.edu.

Not sure of what classes you need for your certificate or associate degree? Visit sfcc.edu/academic-advising/advising-appointments/ to make an appointment with an academic advisor.

Explore opportunities to work with young children

There are three options at SFCC to build your résumé, gain early childhood work experience and get paid! Check out the APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program, apply for work study positions at Kids Campus by contacting StudentEmployment@sfcc.edu, or Child Care On Call worker positions.

Follow Student Parent Success Program on social media!

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

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.

Counseling services available for students

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

July Pet of the Month – Woody

July’s pet of the month is Woody . He loves walks, food, and meeting new friends. He is not scared by loud noises, so he watches the fireworks with us every July 4th.

Nohemi Garcia from the Campus Cupboard submitted the photo.

Defensive Driving Certification offered 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. August 16

The next Defensive Driving Certification Class has been scheduled for Friday August 16, 2024 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. in room 212. (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 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.

Dr. sj Miller’s groundbreaking work featured in new book

Dr. sj Miller’s groundbreaking work is prominently featured in the new book “T* Is for Thriving: Blueprints for Affirming Trans* and Gender Creative Lives and Learning in Schools.” Dr. Miller, an international leader in education and SFCC Professor of Teacher Education, identifies as agender and nullpronominal (does not use any pronouns).

The book is grounded in, and anchored by, Dr. Miller’s Gender Identity Complexities Framework, a first of-its kind global framework guided by principles and commitments, which helps to support schools recognize and positively affirm student’s queered identities.

“T* Is for Thriving” offers collected wisdom from educators and community members about meeting T*GC students’ needs in schools in order to light a path toward their thriving. In it, the editors, Kia Darling-Hammond and Bre Evans-Santiago, have curated lesson plans that offer models for inclusive instruction, along with stories that amplify community guidance about how to be responsive, affirming, and celebratory of T*GC needs, histories, and contributions in schools.

TMP teen interviewed Niki McKay for story about dual credit programs

A student in The Masters Program (TMP) wrote the June 20 story in the Santa Fe New Mexican, “Local dual-credit programs help students get ahead”. The story highlights all of the advantages high school students get by experiencing college level classes through SFCC’s dual credit program. She interviewed SFCC’s Dual Credit specialist Niki McKay.

June Computer Updates

Effective 7 p.m. Thursday June 20 Microsoft Operating System and Office updates were deployed. You have until 7 p.m. Friday July 5 to install these updates at your convenience. After the deadline the updates will be installed automatically and force a restart of your machine.

It is critical to install Security/Windows updates to protect your systems from malicious attacks. Please install these patches as soon as you receive notification that you have updates to install. The updates may take some time to install so please plan accordingly.

For iMac users no action necessary, updates will be installed automatically overnight every third Tuesday of each month.

If you need assistance, please contact the Service Desk at (505) 428-1222.

Policy Updates

POLICY UPDATES: Last month, the SFCC Governing Board approved these revised policies:

Policy 2-7 Admission of International Students

SFCC Policy 2-7 Admission of International Students, Nicole Ferreira, Ph.D., Academic Advisor and International Coordinator, Principal Designated School Official.

SFCC Policy 2-18 Registered Student Organizations

SFCC Policy 2-18 Registered Student Organizations, Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

SFCC Policy 8-7 Social Media

SFCC Policy 8-7 Social Media, Todd Lovato, Chief Communications Officer/Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Procedures for Policy 8-8 Public Website Management

In addition, the Procedures for Policy 8-8 Public Website Management have been updated. Please become familiar with these Policies and Procedures. Should you have any questions, please contact the Policy Owner or the Policy Author. All employees are responsible for adhering to College Policies and Procedures, posted at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

CHESS Connection Newsletter – June 20, 2024

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

This issue celebrates the completion of the Planning stage of the project and the kickoff of the Architect and Configure (A&C) stage. Workday Community platform is launching, and you can learn more and find a tip sheet on accessing and using the platform. There is also information on how to access the Reporting Training recording, if you were unable to attend, and handy definitions of acronyms used by the Workday Student team.

Read CHESS Connection

SFCC Employee Community Garden

SFCC’s Director of the Innovation Center Ondine Frauenglass announced that the SFCC Employee Community Garden, outside the East Wing Eatery, will offer the garden boxes for adoption to SFCC departments.

For example, the Film program has volunteers who will cultivate one of the boxes. Any SFCC employee who is interested in participating can contact Ondine Frauenglass at ondine.frauenglass@sfcc.edu This is a pilot project to set up a community garden on campus and to revitalize the Culinary Garden area.

Summer Online Teaching & Learning Training Opportunities

Visit https://qualitymatters.org/PD-schedule for the Quality Matters Workshop schedule. Contact Michelle Renteria michelle.renteria@sfcc.edu to register.

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.

Generative AI Syllabus Policy Consults with Sarah Hood: one-on-one, small group or departmental

Want to create a Generative AI policy for your syllabus but not sure where to start? Sarah Hood is happy to provide a 1-on-1, small-group or departmental consultation. Book an appointment here: https://forms.gle/D7ziADm7fQPGQ1pV8

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.

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.

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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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SFCC Night at the Fuego was a big hit!

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Margaret Peters sang national anthem and Mariano Chavez threw out first pitch at SFCC Night at the Fuego!

SFCC enjoyed a fun night at the Fuego! Everyone enjoyed grabbing a bite at the pre-game barbecue in Fort Marcy Park before the game.

Special thanks to Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters for singing the national anthem and Senior Systems Administrator Mariano Chavez for throwing out the first pitch, and to the Fuego for pulling off an exciting win! Click on images to see larger.

SFCC Exterior Stucco & Site Renovations

SFCC exterior stucco & site renovations will begin mid-June and continue through Fall 2024. Renovation will include stucco, roof parapets, concrete stairs/walkway repairs, site walls, etc. There will be some construction noise while work is in progress.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE PROVIDE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations Assistant Director & Campus Planning | andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu | 505.930.9781

County announces opening of Dinosaur Trail to the Richards Avenue roundabout for NE/SE Connector Road(s) Project

Santa Fe Country sent this message on June 25:  On Friday, June 28, 2024, at 9:00 AM, the contractor for Santa Fe County Public Works Department (SFCPWD) will open Dinosaur Trail at Churchill Road to the Richards roundabout. This work has been completed two weeks ahead of schedule and marks the end of the detours required for the Northeast and Southeast Connectors Roads Project.

The next major milestone will be the opening of the entire project, which includes the completed Falcon Way, Avenida Del Sur, and the connector road from the Oshara subdivision to Falcon Way. Project completion is scheduled for September 2024.

For more information and additional safety resources, please contact Mike Hart, Project Manager III at mhart@santafecountynm.gov.

 Further project information is available on the project website at www.sfcconnectors.com.

Roof J Stucco Repairs continue

Repairs will include roof area above East Wing.  There will be some construction noise while work is in progress for 1-2 weeks, weather permitting.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE PROVIDE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS

Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations Assistant Director &
Campus Planning | andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu  | 505.930.9781

Fire Alarm System Upgrades and Renewal

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STEM Kits – Name Rockets & Robot Necklaces!
Available at the SFCC Library

Free Name Rocket and Robot Necklace STEM Kits are available for kids ages 4-7 at the SFCC Library.  All materials are included in the kits courtesy of the Santa Fe Children’s Museum.

The number of kits we have are limited, so come by the library soon!

For more information contact: valerie.nye@sfcc.edu

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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.

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

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.

• News
• Students
• Employees
• Feature
• Ongoing
• SFCC in the news

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06/26/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Dinosaur Trail to open, marking major milestone in connectors project”

06/20/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Local dual-credit programs help students get ahead”

06/17/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard June 17, 2024 – SFCC announces dean’s list”

06/14/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “As Santa Fe heads into a hot summer, city pool access remains limited”

06/12/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “Studying Salaries: SFCC starts compensation study to respond to faculty pay concerns”

06/10/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard June 10, 2024 – “SFCC, higher education center to close for Juneteenth”

06/04/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “NMHED: GEAR UP New Mexico Sparks Career Aspirations For High School Students With Engaging College Tours”

06/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Miniature Zozobras are popping up all over Santa Fe”

Santa Fe New Mexican, 06/03/2024, “Smartboard June 3, 2024 – SFCC Visual Arts Gallery to host Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective”

05/27/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, SFCC to host open house”

05/25/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe High grad earns Eagle Scout rank”

05/17/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC Announces Open House for All Trades, Sustainability, Business and Law Programs June 13”

05/13/24, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard May 13, 2024, SFCC announces award, scholarship winners”

05/10/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “New grad’s SFCC degree opens door to auto tech career”

05/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “An artist’s finishing touches” about Al Kittel exhibition

05/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “EDITOR’S NOTE – Artist bravely candid in interview about nearing end of life”

04/24/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “Now We’re Cooking” features culinary grad Erica Tai.

04/15/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC to introduce new program in critical care”

04/07/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Water Matters: Spring into Action”

04/07/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard April 8, 2024 – SFCC announces summer continuing education classes”

04/03/2024, Albuquerque Journal, “Deadly strike in Gaza hits home in New Mexico”

04/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC biofuels team among finalists in nationwide algae competition”