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Visual Arts Gallery hosts opening for Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Art & Leadership Art Show from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, 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. 2 in the Visual Arts Gallery.

Grace Almanza, the School & Tour Programs Manager at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, reached out to SFCC’s Director of Art Galleries Linda Cassel last spring and asked if their flagship O’Keeffe Art and Leadership Summer Program for middle school youth could have some workshops during the summer. SFCC art instructor offered workshops from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on June 18, July 9, and July 23. The group was split into two groups each taking a ceramic workshop, hand-building a mug and another session with printmaking or letterpress. Erik Gellert is instructing ceramics sessions and for the initial June 18 session Patrica Pearce instructed the group. On the remaining dates Rebecca Bradshaw led a letterpress workshop. The young students take a break for a brown bag lunch in the courtyard and then switch work sessions.

As an added bonus, Controlled Environment Agriculture staff: Richard “Charlie” Shultz, Pedro Casas and Gabe Smith also give them a tour of the greenhouse in between the art sessions.

Thank you to Shane Tolbert, Academic Director of the School of Art and Design, for sharing images of the visiting students, who will have work in this year’s exhibit.

College services unavailable during Convocation meeting on Aug. 8

SFCC services will not be available on Thursday, August 8 until 11 a.m.
William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will open at noon.
SF HEC will observe regular office hours.
SFCC’s Kids Campus is closed August 5-9 for professional development.

The College’s services including front desk reception, academic advising, registration assistance and the cashier’s office will not be available on Thursday, August 8 until 11 a.m. 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 August 8. The Santa Fe Higher Education Center will observe regular office hours. SFCC’s Kids Campus is closed August 5-9 for their professional development week.

Join SFCC at free concert by Couch on Aug. 10 at SWAN Park

Save the date! Come celebrate with your friends and colleagues at a free concert at SWAN Park (off of Jaguar Drive in Tierra Contenta) at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10! SFCC, one of the sponsors, will have a recruitment tent at the event. The venue opens at 5 p.m. so you can settle in before the show. It’s part of the the free Summer Scene concert series.

Sponsored by Santa Fe Community College & Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club

Couch

Santa Fe Summer Scene August 10, 2024 • 6 p.m. DOORS 5 p.m.  •  ALL AGES

Join your Santa Fe neighbors at SWAN Park for great FREE concerts all summer long!

• There will be food vendors
• Feel free to bring chairs to the concert.
• This is an alcohol-free event.
• Bring your water bottle, as there will be water stations on site.
• Parking is limited! We encourage those who can – to walk or bike.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

COUCH

“Couch is kicking it old school with a delightful, modern twist… [They] are single-or seven-handedly-breathing new life into the pop scene.” – Sheesh Media

Boston-based band Couch injects each project with their signature flavor: expressive horns, warm vocals, and bubbling synths—crafting an oasis of joy. They released their debut EP in 2021, followed by a two-part 40-city headline tour, performances at Boston Calling and Levitate festivals, and a sold-out UK tour.

And don’t miss the winner of the 2024 Boys and Girls Club Battle of the Bands, who will open the show!.

Skip through the ad then check out their video:

It’s free, but organizers like folks to RSVP for the free ticket. https://tickets.lensic360.org/tickets/433672?tc=lensic360

SFCC welcomes “The Las Vegas Project: Contemporary Life on the Historic Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico,” photo exhibit from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Main Hallway

Exhibition continues through Oct. 16.

The Visual Arts Gallery will host an opening reception for “The Las Vegas Project: Contemporary Life on the Historic Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico,” a contemporary black-and-white photo exhibition, from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Main Hallway. The travelling exhibition features 52 archival photographs and oral histories by the project organizer Peter Schreyer and eight master class students from the Crealdé School of Art in Winter Park, Fla. Schreyer a Swiss-born artist, photographer, and arts administrator will be in attendance. The exhibition continues through Oct. 16 during open hours at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), 6401 Richards Ave.

As a proud dual citizen, Schreyer is a passionate traveler and explorer, who leads groups of students to explore both his beloved America and his native Switzerland each year. He has a deep love for the American West where he has led photographic tours to New Mexico and the Four Corners region for more than 30 years.

His enduring admiration for the cultural heritage of Las Vegas prompted him to organize a trip in 2021, bringing master-level photography students from the Crealdé School of Art to New Mexico. This journey commemorated the 200-year anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail and documented the contemporary life in Las Vegas, New Mexico and in nearby communities. The exhibition debuted last year at New Mexico Highlands University and will now be presented for the first time in Santa Fe at SFCC.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC is excited to bring these exceptional archival photographs showcasing contemporary life in Las Vegas to Santa Fe – the heart of the Santa Fe Trail. Alongside the images, each photograph is paired with a meticulously researched and edited oral history, enriching the experience for our students and the community alike.”

Schreyer’s photographs are featured in numerous private and public art collections, as well as in the archives of history museums in the U.S. and Switzerland. His social landscape and documentary photography projects have been showcased in more than 100 solo, juried, and invitational exhibitions across the U.S. and in his native Switzerland.

For more information about the exhibition contact Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1501.

Hear KSFR report on EPA Brownsfield funding

KSFR reporter Rob Hochschild covered the recent the Brownfields EPA grants celebration at SFCC. Listen to the KSFR report.

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 hosted EPA 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/

SFCC had fun 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 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.” 

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.

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Fall Student Worker jobs available

There are a lot of jobs opening this fall for 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!

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 graduated on July 26 and is 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.

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. There are only two more sessions left!

In-Person Student Orientation Schedule 2024

• 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.

Follow SFCC Foundation on socials!

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.

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

In Memoriam: Alfred “Al” Mirman

SFCC extends condolences to the family and friends of Alfred “Al” Mirman, who passed away on June 29 in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he had been living. He was 81.

He worked with SFCC from January 2002 to May 2016 as an Intro to Woodworking adjunct faculty member. He loved teaching woodworking and woodturning. His widow, Karen Kenny, shared that he loved his time teaching at the college and had fond memories of his many students and colleagues.

Please read more about his life and feel free to share remembrances at https://www.dilloncares.com/obituaries/alfred-mirman.

Todd Lovato joined Sol Fire at Plaza concert

Dual Credit Specialist Niki McKay shared the above photo of Chief Communications Officer and Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations Todd Eric Lovato playing with Sol Fire on the Plaza on July 23 for the Summer Scene concert series. That perfomance was sponsored by Santa Fe Goldworks. She, Assistant Executive Director of MPR Laura Mulry and others enjoyed Todd’s performance. Niki added, “Todd played slide guitar, electric banjo and triangle. The show was awesome!” 

Attend AI Panel Convocation Series

SFCC Faculty and Staff are hosting an AI Panel Series at Convocation this fall. All employees are welcome!

Each panel is one hour and will happen online. Kate McCahill and Val Nye will be the panel mediators. Check your email for the Convocation Schedule for the Zoom links for these sessions.

Monday, 8/12/24 – 12-1 p.m.
AI in the Classroom: Best Practices, Methods and Management
With Jula Dunkin, Sarah Hood, Dr. Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Dr. Joseph Klemens, Dr. sj Miller, and Margaret Peters

Tuesday, 8/13/24, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ethics and Equity in AI
With Dr. Aileen El-Kadi, Dr. Yash Morimoto, Dr. Becky Rowley, and Laura Smith

Wednesday, 8/14/24 – 1-2 PM
Expert Insights: Strengthening Community Ties Through AI
With Philip Bayer, Dr. Tracie Campbell, and Meg Fisher.

Congratulations to Jocelyn Hernandez-Monsalvo!

Congratulations to Jocelyn Hernandez-Monsalvo, SFCC Bilingual Early Childhood Coordinator as being named one of the 40 under 40 Top Business Leaders by the Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber.

The organization will have an awards celebration for all 40 on Sept. 14. Read more at https://www.santafehispanicchamber.org/40-under-40-2024/

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.

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 – July 24, 2024

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

This issue shares more insight into the SIS Vision for Recruiting and Admissions, a the new Service Request Hub, as well as some SIS Timeline Vocabulary, plus how to apply for jobs and an upcoming Coffee With Kathy!

Read CHESS Connection

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.

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

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Avizeh’s 3 Cups of Tea event showcased cultural narratives and identities of the Silk Roads

 

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The 3 Cups of Tea event on July 19 at SFCC was well-attended. Thank you to Chad Gaspar for his assistance with the presentation of 3 Cups of Tea. SFCC’s Visual Arts Gallery and the School of Art and Design sponsored the event. Here is the organizer’s thank you letter to Linda Cassel and Shane Tolbert:

Register for Fall CE classes, many new classes

SFCC announces the release of the  Fall Continuing Education catalog, showcasing a diverse array of classes and dynamic community partnerships. Returning this fall are many of the community’s favorite immersive classes in collaboration with esteemed partners such as the Four Seasons Resort, Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum, Santa Fe Sky Railway, and the Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation. Additionally, SFCC is thrilled to introduce its newest partner, CHOMP Food Hall, which will host a “Fine Art of Charcuterie” class, as well as serve as the vibrant venue for the student showcase for CE’s new Jam Academy class. The catalog should go live after 9 a.m. Monday, July 15.

 “We’re excited to continue to expand our world-class offerings this fall,” said Benjamin Lincoln, Director of Continuing Education. “SFCC is proud to welcome renowned professional guitarist Jason Moscartolo to our roster of stellar music instructors. This fall CE students will also have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating life and art of American artist George Rodrigue presented amidst a spectacular exhibition in the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery.”

Express yourself with music

The Jam Academy, led by Jason Moscartolo, debuts this fall, offering a 10-week class open to beginner and intermediate musicians, singers, and songwriters. Moscartolo, a seasoned touring guitarist and songwriter, brings a wealth of experience from his years on the road with national acts including country music star Jessie James Decker and Lava Atlantic Records’ Tony C and the Truth. The Thursday evening class will meet at the college and will culminate with a showcase performance at CHOMP.

SFCC’s CE catalog also features a full array of classes to develop or hone musical and songwriting skills in a range of styles from contemporary pop to jazz.

Develop through art exploration

CE’s art classes allow individuals to grow their skills, develop personally and gain a greater appreciation of art in Santa Fe’s rich art community. Learn art by picking up colored-pencils or paintbrushes while guided by experienced teachers, who are working artists. Develop new skills such as felt needling, silkscreen printmaking, collage or basketry. Also, new this semester is a class in making an Appalachian Ladderback chair.

This fall the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery will feature an exhibition highlighting the iconic work of the late George Rodrigue, curated by Wendy Rodrigue Magnus of the George Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation. Wendy will present two special family-friendly classes: “BIG DREAMS: George Rodrigue Exhibition Tour” and “Blue Dog: An Art Adventure for Families.”

The Spanish Colonial Arts Society will host the class, “Heritage Arts of New Mexico.” The mix of lecture with a behind-the-scenes museum tour will offer dynamic discussions about the history of heritage arts in New Mexico through the lens of museums, art markets, and patrons. The Spanish Colonial Art Society’s extensive collection at the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum will serve as a visual example of the influences, materials, and artists who contributed to creating the unique art forms still practiced today from tinwork, straw applique to lowriders.

Upgrade your entertaining skills

Learn what all the buzz is about charcuterie in the new workshop, “Fine Art of Charcuterie,” taught at CHOMP, where you will learn the tips and tricks to creating a gorgeous grazing board.

Struggling to find the right adult beverage to serve at your next gathering? Find out the ins and outs of sake, Japan’s unique beverage, at SFCC partner business Izanami Restaurant. Consider learning more about wine this fall in one of several classes taught on campus.

Grow personally and professionally

CE offers many classes for personal enrichment and relaxation ranging from fly-fishing to meditation study. CE and Contract Training also offers dozens of classes to increase your job skills or change careers. Choose between an array of in-person and online classes.

Registration for classes is open online at SFCC Continuing Education (augusoft.net). Print copies of the catalog can be found at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and around town. For more information on registering and to explore the full range of offerings, visit sfcc.edu/ce.

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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.

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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”