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SFCC announces partnership with Western Governor’s University

SFCC has signed a partnership agreement with Western Governors University (WGU), an accredited, online nonprofit university to provide SFCC graduates and staff with multiple paths to higher education and professional development.

As part of the partnership agreement, SFCC graduates and staff are eligible to apply for the WGU Community College Partner Scholarship, valued at $2,500, credited at $625 per term for up to four terms. Application fees are also waived for partner organizations. The SFCC and WGU partnership provides seamless transfer pathways for admission into specific majors at WGU. Visit WGU/SFCC transfer landing page for more information.

“Santa Fe Community College is excited about this new collaboration with WGU,” says SFCC President Becky Rowley. “This partnership extends our mission of supporting community members in reaching their education goals by pursuing their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. At SFCC, we believe in the transformational value of a post-secondary education to help students realize their dreams by completing their degree.”

As a leader in higher education for 27 years, WGU offers more than 80 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and professional certificates online in business, K-12 education, healthcare, including nursing, and information technology. Tuition is around $4,000 per term for most undergraduate degree programs. Every program is mentor-supported and designed to fit into busy schedules. WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). WGU will collaborate with SFCC to develop online workshops and information sessions, provide access to career service and alumni events, and engagement and educational opportunities through WGU.

“As a university dedicated to expanding access to high quality, affordable education for all, with the ability to learn where you live, we are proud to partner with Santa Fe Community College,” said Dr. Manny Gonzalez, WGU Regional Director, Operations, South Region. “With nearly 1,000 WGU students across New Mexico, we want to create pathways for more future leaders, providing workforce-ready programs that lead to fulfilling careers and economic opportunities.”

For more information about the partnership, visit WGU/SFCC transfer page. To learn more about WGU and all available scholarships, visit wgu.edu. 

Participate in Pride Month celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Courtyard

Everyone is invited to the Pride Month celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 in the Campus Courtyard. The event is sponsored by SGA/Activities. Check out the resource tables, grab a bit to eat and enjoy a snowcone all while listening to some awesome music. Also, you will have the opportunity to win some fun prizes!

Join SFCC at Pride on the Plaza Parade on Sat., June 29

June 3 Message from President Becky Rowley and PDAC co-chairs sj Miller and Marcos Maez:

June is national Pride Month. Read more about the history at the Library of Congress site. In solidarity with queer communities from all over the world, Pride both commemorates and celebrates the Stonewall Riots (1969), a pivotal moment in queer history during which queer people fought for social, political, and economic systemic equality.

SFCC will continue the tradition of participating in the Pride on the Plaza Parade, June 29 on the Santa Fe Plaza. We invite each and every one of you to come march with PDAC, faculty, staff, and administration on June 29. Last year SFCC had a great turn-out.

Throughout June, there are many other Pride events sponsored by the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance including the Pride Train, lots of different dancing across the City Different, movie night out, a prom, drag bingo, and other festivities.

Come join SFCC at the Pride Parade. If you would like to participate in the parade, please send an email to sj.miller@sfcc.edu and marcos.maez@sfcc.edu.

Kind regards,

President’s Diversity Advisory Committee (PDAC)
Becky Rowley, SFCC President
sj Miller, PDAC Co-chair
Marcos Maez, PDAC Co-chair

For details regarding the Pride Parade (what time to meet and where), please see: sfcc.edu/event/sfcc-pride-march/.

SMILES Club had fun learning at NMDA Fiesta 2024/Dental Conference

SFCC’s SMILES Club, under the supervision of Dr. Aamna Nayyar (Club Sponsor), had learning fun at the NMDA Fiesta 2024/ Dental Conference in Albuquerque on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Students learned about the tips and advancements in dentistry. They learned about networking with the other dental professionals and how to obtain continuing education.

THANKS to the support of Student Activities and SFCC Foundation for allowing students to fundraise money to attend this conference.

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Campus Closure for UPS installation: 5 p.m. July 12 through noon July 14

The following important message was sent by the Office of Information Technolgy on June 11.

Dear SFCC Community,

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) announces a contractor will install an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) requiring a campus closure from 5 p.m. Friday, July 12 through noon, Sunday, July 14. During this period, all buildings at 6401 Richards Avenue will be closed, and no one will be allowed access during the time of the UPS installation.

Please be aware that some OIT systems will not be available during this time.

This maintenance will cause outages for:

• Campus Network, including Wi-Fi and Internet.
• Phones
• VPN
• Banner(I.E. Course Registration and Grades)
• SFCC Connect

The following will remain operational:

• Public website
• Workday
• Canvas
• MS365 applications
• Zoom
• mySFCC (student portal)

Faculty and staff are advised to coordinate with their supervisors or deans if they have any concerns. Students should reach out to their instructors for any issues or questions they might have.

Please note: The Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Rd, will be open on its normal schedule.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this necessary upgrade.

Green Fire Times story by Charlie Shultz highlights ‘Growing food without soil’

The May/June issue of Green Fire Times features many initiatives from SFCC’s Trades and Sustainability programs. Richard “Charlie” Shultz, Academic Director of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) wrote the story, “Growing food without soil: Controlled Environment Agriculture” He writes, “Since it’s inception, the focus of the program has been on water-conservative food production systems like aquaponics and hydroponics. Algae cultivation requires controlled environments as well and falls under SFCC’s CEA program.”

The Controlled Environment Agriculture/CEA program prepares students to become greenhouse professionals with the knowledge and skills to work in hydroponic and aquaponic greenhouses for home/farm and commercial scale operations.

CEA pathways provide opportunities to earn:

• Controlled Environment Agriculture, A.A.S.
• Algae Cultivation Certificate
• Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Certificate

For more information contact Charlie Shultz at richard.shultz@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1205.

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

Progress Pride Flag flying in honor of Pride Month

During June, SFCC recognizes and honors Pride Month by flying the Progress Pride flag. The colorful flag is flown in June by SFCC to recognize and celebrate Pride Month. To learn about the Progress Pride flag read this story in last year’s USA Today: ” Pride Month is here: Learn about the origin story and colors of the Progress Pride Flag.”

SFCC’s Pride Flag was torn by the wind in 2022 and replaced in 2023 with the Progress Pride Flag.

Campus Cupboard Summer Hours

SFCC Library showcases books for Pride Month and more

SFCC Library is showcasing a collection of LGBTQ+ stories to celebrate Pride Month! Please come by, check out our display, and take a book home! Also enjoy a rainbow of book covers to bring some color to your reading life.

Other June displays include origami and paper craft and dystopian fiction– in honor of the 75th aniversary of the publication of George Orwell’s novel ‘1984.’

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

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.”

FREEWILL available to create estate plan

FreeWill + SFCCF

Kelly A. Marquez, Executive Director of SFCC Foundation recently shared this message:

As we honor 40 years of supporting higher education at Santa Fe Community College this spring and having celebrated the graduating class of 2024, I’m reflecting on our beginnings—our seeds were established in 1984 to identify the most impactful ways for donors to provide students with opportunities to achieve their academic and career goals.

In the spirit of watering our roots to help our students succeed, their families thrive, and our communities grow stronger, I’m encouraging you to plant your own with an up-to-date estate plan. Our partner, FreeWill, offers you an intuitive online tool so you can make your will in just 20 minutes for free.

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

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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!

Reserve student tickets for SFCC Night at the Fuego

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

• June 22, Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 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.

Follow SFCC Foundation on socials!

Student Wellness Quote Project provides inspiration

If you have visited the restrooms on campus, you probably have noticed signs with positive affirmations and words of inspiration on the restroom stall doors. The quotes are printed with creative designs. These are changed every two or three weeks in the protective plastic sleeves on the doors.

Counselor Leah Goldstein explains it’s one of the initiatives of the Student Wellness Center (SWC) to promote wellness and wellbeing. The idea was brought up in a meeting with student employee Joanna Johnson, and then approved by Leah’s previous supervisor Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Ed.D.  The Wellness Quotes Project saw significant expansion when LaNysha Adams, Ph.D., joined the Student Wellness Center as Director. During a meeting with Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters, Dr. Adams and Vice President Peters decided to expand the project from just one location to every restroom on campus.

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Goldstein credits student employee Joanna Johnston for bringing energy, creativity and organizational skills that keep the images fresh and continually updated. “It’s a great example of a student employee taking leadership with a meaningful project.”

Joanna, a 42-year-old student says it’s been fun way to joyfully express her interests. She previously received a Certificate in Creative Writing and fell in love with the written word. Now she’s studying to get an associate degree in Human Services and finds it rewarding working with the Wellness Center. As of May 28, Joanna has become the new Student Resources Coordinator and now works full-time in the Student Wellness Center. She enjoys putting the quotes together with an artistic flair along with Isabella Jefferson, who is both a student at SFCC and the Administrative Assistant of the Student Wellness Center.

The Student Wellness Center team reviews the feedback that comes in via QR codes posted on signs near the sinks in the 18 restrooms. “We have received a lot of positive feedback, but we also appreciate suggestions such as using quotes from diverse voices. This past semester we started posting some of the quotes in Spanish to better reflect the student body,” Goldstein says. The team plans to integrate quotes that reflect the feedback starting this summer.

Joanna also has found rewards in being a student employee. “Honestly, I’ve been at the college for some time, but I’ve never felt more connected as I have while working as a student employee. I recommend other students to consider it. It’s brought me focus and put me in touch with so many awesome people at SFCC.”

Bravo, Joanna! Since she began working on the project 156 posters have been distributed in 18 restrooms. The SWC is looking for a new student employee to work on the Quote Project. Interested students can come to the Student Wellness Center to inquire or contact Student Employment Manager Katie Cadena Priebe in the Financial Aid office. She can be reached by email at katie.cadenapriebe@sfcc.edu.

“We know not every quote will speak to every student and that’s why we really want feedback from the students, “Goldstein said. “So, we invite everyone to scan the QR Code to give feedback. We want to hear from students, faculty and staff what your favorite uplifting quotes are.” Or if you have difficulty with the QR Code, you can also submit suggestions at https://bit.ly/SWCquotes.

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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.

Now Hiring – New Student Orientation Leaders

Interested in a job that will give you leadership, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills?

Apply now to be a New Student Orientation (NSO) Leader! Students must apply for financial aid, but are not required to qualify!

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.

Family Friendly Study Hours are from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursdays in the Library Family Study Room

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.

East Wing Eatery is hiring student employees

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

Counseling services available for students

Apply now for AwardSpring Scholarships

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

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

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

Seeking Student Recruitment Ambassador

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

The Office of Recruitment and Student Outreach is hiring a Student Recruitment Ambassador to assist with leading campus tours for individuals and large groups, to support SFCC’s Recruitment and Dual Credit team and assist with projects as needed. Our Ambassador will also participate in community and Santa Fe Public School events like college and career fairs and application drives.

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

Interested in helping others? Campus Cupboard is seeking student employees

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

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

Students will work a maximum 20 hours per week. Must be registered for at least 3 CR in summer and 6 CR in fall and maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Pay is $15/hour. Students do not need to be work-study eligible.

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

Students: Need childcare? Make sure you’re on the Kids Campus waitlist

When a spot comes available at the Kids Campus, students get priority placement. Kids Campus wants to support student parents and hopes that those needing childcare will get on the waitlist.

Children of degree-seeking SFCC students, SFCC employees, and full-time students at the Higher Education Center are prioritized for placement to support a two-generation philosophy of education at the college.

Visit the Kids Campus website for more information. Students receive a 10% discount on the cost of Kids Campus and N.M. Early Childhood Education and Care Development offers Child Care Assistance to income-eligible students.

Student Resource Center is here for you

Connect with Community Resources
The Student Resource Center focuses on providing information to students about resources throughout the community and providing appropriate referrals to agencies. The resources focus on basic needs such as: housing and shelter, food, legal services, transportation, childcare services, utility payment assistance, and physical and mental health services. All services are free and confidential.

Conèctese con los Recursos de la Comunidad El Centro de Recursos para Estudiantes se enfoca en proporcionar información a los estudiantes sobre los recursos en toda la comunidad y proporcionar referencias apropiadas a las agencias. Los recursos se centran en necesidades básicas como: vivienda y refugio, alimentos, servicios legales, transporte, servicios de cuidado infantil, asistencia para el pago de servicios públicos y servicios de salud física y mental. Todos los servicios son gratuitos y confidenciales.

505–428-1194 | resourcecenter@sfcc.edu | www.sfcc.edu/offices/student-resource-center

Classification/Compensation Study visit at 10:30 a.m. Wed. in Jemez Rooms

Employees: Please see the June 18 email from Chief Human Resource Officer Donna Castro for details about the on-campus Classification/Compensation visit by Dan Ripberger of Bolton Rewards.

Reserve employee tickets for SFCC Night at the Fuego

Join us for SFCC Night at Fort Marcy Park for a fun-filled Santa Fe Fuego game.

A limited number of free tickets are available to our SFCC family:
Employees contact Marcos Maez at marcos.maez@sfcc.edu. Marcos will email tickets the week of the game.

Thank you to staff and faculty who made the June Open House a success!

Geneva “Cookie” Look estimates that about 35 people attended.

She added, “All of us  at  the School of Trades, Advanced Technologies & Sustainability and The Schools of Business, Professional Studies, and Education felt the event was very successful.  The greatest success is that Santa Feans were either checking their registration status or getting registered for the first time. Another success came from people who were inquiring about at the FASA process and making appointments with Harry Rommel, Director of Financial Aid and his staff.” She also gave thanks to Holly Beamon, Director of Advising and her great team in helping people map out their classes so they could be successful.  She also gave a big shout to our Adult Education department in guiding people to the our ESL Program. She concluded, “Many thanks to Recruitment Coordinator Daniela Gurule for all the help in putting on this event. ”         

Thank you to all who helped make the Open House a success. These are the programs that participated: Facilities Maintenance (HVAC/Plumbing), Automotive Technologies, Building Science and Construction Technologies, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Adobe Construction, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Welding and Water and Wastewater Operations and SFCC’s Dental program.

A special thank you to Geneva “Cookie” Look  and  Daniela Gurule, who oversaw the coordination of the event. Also, thank you to all of the community participants, as well.

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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.

Dr. Aamna Nayyar presented about ‘EFDA and CDHC … Bringing Productivity to the Dental Practice’

The dental workforce shortage is a significant problem. Innovations are necessary to shore up the pipeline for long-term sustainability of the dental workforce. Dr. Aamna Nayyar presented about “EFDA and CDHC … Bringing Productivity to the Dental Practice “at the NMDA Fiesta 2024/ Dental Conference in Albuquerque on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza. Photo of the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=847708347389986&set=a.243704324457061

THANKS to the SFCC Professional Development funding for making this possible.

Dr. Nayyar is serving as the Director of the Department of Dental Health at Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico, USA. She is a member of American Dental Education Association [ADEA]. She is a leadership graduate from the SFCC Leadership Academy, and ADEA.

She is a recipient of SFCC’s Staff excellence award, NISOD staff excellence award, Quality Matters (QM) excellence award for “Making a Difference in Students”, and ADEA SIG (Special Interest Group of Clinical Coordinators) Ambassador Award. She volunteers for many non-profit projects and serves as a board member of a non-for-profit school, and a local charity organization.

Listen to podcast with Andrew Lovato speaking with Matthew Chase-Daniel

City Historian, Chair of the Arts Commission, musician, and Professor Andrew Lovato, Ph.D. dives deep about history, stories, time, culture, listening, tourism, architecture, and art in an interview with artist and Axle Contemporary curator Matthew Chase-Daniel on the Coffee and Culture podcast. Listen here: https://www.chasedaniel.com/…/b103d6d8/andrew-lovato. Or if you have trouble with that link, listen at https://open.spotify.com/episode/30CLKD8mS7g86B72wQqbPa?si=ghwI8A7gRiCYX9nFw9rI0Q

Photo courtesy of the Coffee and Culture with Matthew Chase-Daniel Podcast.

Congratulations to the latest SFCC grads of Leadership Santa Fe

SFCC extends congratulations to the SFCC employees who have completed a full year of Leadership Santa Fe training. Congratulations goes to Dean of School of Trades, Advanced Technologies & Sustainability, and The Schools of Business, Professional Studies, and Education Barry Hubbard, Ph.D., Operations Coordinator for Santa Fe Community College Foundation Maria Montoya and Associate Dean, Continuing Education and Contract Training Nicholas Wernicki, Ph.D.

The Leadership Santa Fe program is designed to enhance leadership resources for the community of Santa Fe. This is accomplished by giving civic-minded people a vehicle for their community-oriented energies and providing access to community leaders Baand policymakers. In the program, thirty Leadership Santa Fe participants will, over the course of eight months, attend workshops focused on building leadership skills, and sessions dedicated to various civic awareness topics.

Participants meet with established leaders in county and city governments, business, education, human services, and the arts, and explore ways to meet the challenges of Santa Fe’s future. This integrated form of leadership building ensures that each individual identifies their strengths as a leader in the community, learns how to work with others to find sustainable solutions, and cultivates a network of community leaders. SFCC has had a long-time partnership with Leadership Santa Fe.

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

Pet of the Month – May

May’s Pet of the Month belongs to Janelle Johnson!

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.

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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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Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective exhibition highlights his diverse artwork

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Exhibition continues through July 24

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.

County opened Rabbit Road on June 5; Dinosaur Trail closure began June 4

Great news: Rabbit Road reopened on June 5!

Here is the press release from Santa Fe County:

Santa Fe, NM –The Santa Fe County Public Works Department (SFCPWD) is pleased to announce the official opening of Rabbit Road, marking a significant milestone in the NE/SE Connector Roads Project, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 9:00 AM. After overcoming delays due to resource shortages, we are excited to finally open this roadway to the public.

The completion of Rabbit Road is particularly important for residents in Oshara Village. This new road will alleviate traffic through the community and improve travel times. The enhanced traffic flow will boost overall connectivity within the Community College District while protecting residential areas from traffic disturbances. To ensure safety, motorists are reminded to adhere to posted speed limits and exercise caution while driving on the newly opened road.

SFCPWD extends its gratitude to the community for their patience and understanding during the delay. We are committed to investing in public infrastructure that meets the needs of our growing community.

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

Further project details are available on the project website at https://www.sfcconnectors.com.

Dinousaur Trail closure began June 4.

Below is the map for the Dinosaur Trail Road closure, which began June 4 and will continue for several weeks. Click on map to see larger.

As part of this ongoing project, the Contractor for the County will temporarily close Dinosaur Trail at Churchill Road beginning Tuesday, June 4, 2024. This closure is necessary to connect Dinosaur Trail to the Richards Ave roundabout as part of the new roadway infrastructure. The closure will last approximately six weeks, during which traffic will be routed through a temporary detour. SFCPWD and the contractor assures residents and motorists that all necessary traffic control measures and advance messaging will be in place to ensure safety and minimize inconvenience. Motorist should account for increased travel time, avoid speed, and exercise caution while navigating detours. Work zones pose significant hazards to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists if breached, emphasizing the need to strictly adhere to safety precautions and traffic control. 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.

CE summer registration open; three new partnerships

The Summer Continuing Education Schedule is now available online. Print copies can be found in the racks at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and around town. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce for tips on registering and to view the variety of offerings. With dozens of classes offered, there are many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Nicholas Wernicki, Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Contract Training said, “Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education is excited to welcome three new community partners this summer that will expand our offerings in gardening, traditional New Mexico art forms, and storytelling through the lens of art and artist. The summer catalog itself is a piece of art with a colorful cover that features Wendy Rodrigue Magnus, wife of the late artist George Rodrigue. Wendy is bringing Rodrigue’s Blue Dog art and storytelling to the Four Seasons for two experiences this July. I think all these classes will be wildly popular with the communities we serve.”

The new partners include the Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation, New Mexico State’s College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (Santa Fe County Extension) and the Spanish Colonial Arts Society.

Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation partners with CE 

Wendy Rodrigue Magnus is the founder of the Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization that inspires children of all ages and backgrounds with unique programming centered on the life and art of American artist George Rodrique (1944-2013).

Today, Wendy is married to Douglas Magnus of Santa Fe, a renowned silversmith and photographer, as well as owner of the Tiffany Cerrillos turquoise mine. Douglas Magnus was a close friend and artistic collaborator to George Rodrigue and often accompanies Wendy on the Life & Legacy Tour. Magnus also produces the “Rodrigue Video Narrative,” a library of short films highlighting individual Rodrigue artworks.

Wendy Rodrigue Magnus will teach these classes this summer:

• Reflections of George Rodrigue’s New Mexico (12:30 to 4 p.m. July 8)
  Join Wendy Rodrigue Magnus at the Four Seasons Resort as she shares selections of her late husband’s original Santa Fe-inspired artwork in an intimate and unplugged art and storytelling experience. A New Orleans-inspired lunch by the Four Seasons is included.
• Blue Dog & the Healing Art of Storytelling (12:30 to 4 p.m. July 29)
  Wendy Rodrigue Magnus presents a personal and provocative session using art and storytelling as tools for expanded thinking, emotional growth, and cultural awareness at the Four Seasons Resort. Wendy leads the class on a journey of illness, death, and grief as a path to living and joy. She reminds us, through George’s story and her own, that one person can change the world. A New Orleans-inspired lunch by the Four Seasons is included.

NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (Santa Fe County Extension campus)

This summer get tips on water conservation and growing techniques from the classes through NMSU’s Santa Fe County Extension campus in these classes:

• Harvesting Water in Landscape and Land Remediation (10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 2)
• Gardening with Native Plants (10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9)
• Container and Small Space Herb Gardens (10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 16)

The Spanish Colonial Arts Society
Through the partnership with The Spanish Colonial Arts Society you can gain a behind the scenes tour and lecture of their extensive collection of treasures in this class:

• Heritage Arts of New Mexico (10 a.m.-noon July 16)

Continuing Education offers many more classes throughout the summer. Advance registration is required for all CE classes through SFCC’s Continuing Education program.

If you have questions about the schedule or where to get a print copy, contact Continuing Education at ce@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1676. The CE staff can help you complete your registration. Follow SFCC Continuing Education on social media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn.

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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06/12/2024, 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”

06/03/2024, 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”