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Student Wellness Quote Project offers inspiration

SFCC is excited to begin the summer term! If you’ve been away, welcome back.

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.

Join SFCC at Pride on the Plaza Parade on 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

County delays Rabbit Road opening until June 6; Dinosaur Trail closure begins June 4

Please note: a press release came late on May 31 from Santa Fe County expressing that the opening of Rabbit Road has been delayed until June 6. Here is the message:

The Santa Fe County Public Works Department (SFCPWD) regrets to inform the public that the opening of Rabbit Road from S. Saint Francis Dr. to the Richards Ave. roundabout, part of the NE/SE Connector Roads Project, will be delayed. The contractor has notified the County of a shortage of resources from one of the subcontractors has pushed the expected opening date to Thursday, June 6, 2024. This improvement, once completed, will alleviate Oshara Village of traffic through their community and enhance traffic flow in the area.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work diligently to complete this project and open the road to the public as soon as possible.

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 505-992-9829 or mhart@santafecountynm.gov. Further project details are available on the project website at www.sfcconnectors.com.

Below is the map for the Dinosaur Trail Road closure, which begins 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.

East Wing Eatery will reopen June 11 on Tuesdays and Thursdays

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.”

Register kids for free summer reading program

Register Your Student or Child Today!

The Summer Reading Program, open for K-8 students, offers a literacy-boosting experience through small group instruction with trained literacy instructors. Participating students are expected to experience meaningful gains in reading during the four-to-six-week program. 

Summer Reading Program Objectives

•  Improve literacy outcomes for all students participating in this program.
• Measure reading progress of students during and upon completion of this program.
• Build confidence and competence in literacy skills that will support students’ academic achievement.

The Program is Free

The Summer Reading Program is a free program for New Mexico students funded by the State of New Mexico.

Register and get more information at Summer Reading Program – The New Mexico Summer Reading Program (nm.gov)

Green Fire Times story focuses on Algae Technology Educational Consortium

The May/June issue of Green Fire Times features many initiative from SFCC’s Trades and Sustainability programs. Ira “Ike” Levine, Ph.D., the chief executive officer of the Algae Foundation, wrote the story, “The Algae Technology Educational Consortium at Santa Fe Community College.” The story focuses on SFCC partnership with the national consortium, which develops innovative educational programs that strengthen industry workforce capabilities by focusing on skills that support the commercialization of algal products. The Algae Cultivation Certificate is offered through the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program. All of the graduates of the first cohort are either employed in the industry or have gone on to university studies. Levine concludes, “The opportunity (for students) to put their learning to work at SFCC’s facilities, where algae work can be both stand-alone or part of something larger (i.e., aquaponics), is unlike any other existing program.” Read more about Algae Cultivation.

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

Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective opens from 3 to 6 p.m. June 20

Exhibition will showcase the art of Gordon Fluke – artist, educator and activist, who died in 2023. Exhibition will continue through July 24, 2024

The Visual Arts Gallery will host an opening reception for the exhibition, “Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective,” from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Gordon Fluke, who was an artist, educator and activist, died on Jan. 24, 2023. The opening will showcase Gordon Fluke’s artwork and honor his impact in the art world, at SFCC and in the community.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC was so incredibly fortunate to have the dynamic and creative energy of Gordon Fluke at the college for so many years. While he wore many hats including Director of Continuing Education before his retirement in 2016, he was first and foremost an artist who did not shy away from addressing social issues.” She added, “He never fully retired since he was drawn back to the college by his passion as an art educator and he continued as a part-time instructor teaching papermaking, letterpress and book arts through December 2022. While Gordon was an internationally recognized artist, he influenced so many artists in New Mexico through this teaching skills and passion for art.”

Well-loved by his students, Fluke also taught at Corcoran School of the Arts & Design in Washington, D.C., Institute of American Indian Arts, University of New Mexico and the College of Santa Fe (now defunct). He also was a distinguished visiting artist for College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, and University of Colorado, Boulder. In addition to teaching, he worked as a master printer at Pyramid Atlantic in Silver Spring, Md., and a bookbinder for Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., and The Press at the Palace of the Governors.

Language and image have a symbiotic relationship in Fluke’s art, which seesaws between political activism and personal reflection. Fluke said in 2016, “Many pieces are commentaries on social issues dear to my heart. Others are an outlet for my frustration struggling with a chronic health issue.”

Although the ideas behind Fluke’s work begin with a clear intention of indicting societal ills or sharing personal history, he often infuses it with levity though pop culture, bright imagery and his signature sarcasm. Fluke studied art at Temple University where he graduated with a B.S. Ed. Art Education, Cum Laude in 1981. A decade later, he received an M.F.A. in printmaking from Arizona State University.

While he began his career as a painter and mixed media artist, he gravitated toward printmaking and book arts, in which he excelled. He has earned recognition for his art – such as inclusion in The Best of Printmaking, an International Collection – and became a familiar name in the letterpress and book arts worlds. Fluke was the owner of J.D. Grahame Cracker Press, a small private press focused on working with hand-set type and hand-bound works of art.

He once said, “As a collage artist, piecing together images and thoughts from a wide range of sources, the techniques employed are mostly relief printing (letterpress, photoengraving, linoleum or wood cuts) or screenprinting. In addition to printmaking, my work includes papermaking and book arts. This is an indication of how important linear thought and processes in artmaking are to me.”

Fluke exhibited internationally, including exhibiting and curating letterpress art in Cortona, Italy; participating in the International Printmaking Workshop at the Xi’an Academy of Fine Art, China, and exhibiting in Indigo Print and Paperworks in Edmonton, Canada, and Blum Gallery at the College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine.

Collections holding Fluke’s work include the Library of Congress, Baltimore Museum of Art, New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum, National Gallery of Art, Szent István Király Múzeum (Hungary), Orfali Gallery (Amman, Jordan), Wake Forest University and Brown University.

Fluke was SFCC’s Director of Continuing Education from 2000 to 2016. During his tenure in college administration, much of his energy was focused on serving students both as an instructor and as a leader in designing and developing noncredit classes. But that time was not devoid of artmaking. In 2007, Fluke was one of nine artists from around the world invited to participate in the first International Printmaking Workshop at the Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts in Xi’an, China. Fluke worked at the college for almost 19 years prior to his retirement from his administrative role. Previously, he worked in the bookstore, community relations, and as an adjunct faculty member in the art department teaching introduction to printmaking, papermaking and book arts. He returned as a part-time instructor after his retirement as an administrator and he taught through December 2022.

In addition to his art, he was active in the community as a volunteer with Listening Horse Therapeutic Riding and was on the board of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group. Read more about his life in his obituary.

The SFCC Visual Arts Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except when the college is closed. For more information about the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery, contact Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1501.

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.

Invite your friends and family to Open House on June 13

SFCC will have an Open House from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in the main entry hallway. The public is invited to drop by to find out more about programs. SFCC support staff will answer questions about financial aid, support services and how to register for SFCC classes.

Participating programs include: 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.

SFCC Financial Aid professionals will be available to discuss the many Financial Aid options. Many New Mexicans are eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship, which covers tuition costs. SFCC also offers many other scholarships, as well. Information also will be available on how the Workforce Integrated Network (WIN) may be able to help pay for other educational needs such as tools or books.

Representatives from the Integrated Education Training (IET/IBEST) program will provide information on the reading, writing, math, and career and workforce skills support that IET/IBEST provides for those who need additional support. In addition, there will be representatives from the English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

SFCC offers flexible scheduling with a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend classes. In-person classes in the Trades programs give students hands-on experience. There are also online options for many of the classes and programs. Some short-term certificate programs can be completed in one or two semesters. Associate degrees can lead to further economic opportunities or as a pathway to further education.

For more information visit sfcc.edu/trades-open-house/ or call 505-428-1000. Note: If your program or organization needs to reserve a table for the June 13 Open House, contact Geneve “Cookie” Look or Daniela Gurule.

Congratulations, Medical Assisting grads!

Al Kittel’s ‘Cocoon’ exhibition continues through June 5; see opening video

“Cocoon,” featuring the work of Al Kittel continues through June 5. If you haven’t seen it, check it out soon! Also, enjoy the following video selections that were shared from the opening by Joe Kittel. It includes a walk-though of the exhibition, speeches made at the opening, eight short videos from the opening and a short segment of the flower arrangement made for Al Kittel by one of her classmates.

More than 200 people attending the opening of Al Kittel’s exhibition, “Cocoon” on May 9 in the Visual Arts Gallery. Early in the reception, Dean James “Jim” Wysong, Shane Talbert and her-longtime painting instructor Jared Weiss offered a welcome to all the visitors and offered opening remarks about Al Kittel’s artwork with its colorful, vibrant energy and powerful imagery.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said it was a tremendously successful exhibition opening with brisk sales of the original artwork, as well as prints. The exhibition continues through June 5.

Many artists attended the opening. Also, among the guests was Pasatiempo writer Brian Sandford who wrote the cover story, “Finishing Touches: Santa Fe Artist seeks peace through her painting,” in the May 3 edition of Pasatiempo in The Santa Fe New Mexican. He also shared in Pasatiempo’s Editor’s Note: Big as life about his experience interviewing Al Kittel about the circumstances surrounding her upcoming death.

Al Kittel’s work depicts her complex experience living with a progressive neurological condition called Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). FA is a physically debilitating and chronically fatiguing disease, which also causes a shortened lifespan. Read more about the exhibition in the press release for the exhibition.

Thank you to Dean Wysong and David Jones for sharing images from the event. Please click on the images to see them larger.

SFCC celebrated HSE graduates on May 14

Congratulations to all of the High School Equivalency (HSE) recipients who were honored at a celebration on May 14. The students successfully completed their High School Equivalency (HSE) in the Adult Education, Academic and Career Education (ACE) program. SFCC Financial Aid Director Harrison “Harry” Rommel, Ph.D., who began his academic journey by earning a GED at SFCC, provided an inspiring keynote address. Student Admissions Coordinator Daniela Gurule also shared her story at the celebration and encouraged the HSE recipients to continue their educational journey at SFCC. Several student speakers also spoke.

The keynote speaker Harrison “Harry” Rommel, Ph.D., is the Financial Aid Director at Santa Fe Community College. Prior to joining SFCC, Dr. Rommel served as the Academic Finance Director at the New Mexico Higher Education Department where he oversaw the finances of New Mexico’s public institutions and financial aid programs, including the creation of the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.

Prior to entering public service, Dr. Rommel studied physical chemistry and contributed to the development of organic light emitting diode materials, also known as “OLEDs” in televisions and phone screens today. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, magna cum laude, from the University of New Mexico and a doctorate in Physical Chemistry from the University of Washington. In addition to his role as SFCC’s Financial Aid Director, he teaches Chemistry and studies accounting at Central New Mexico Community College with the goal of becoming a certified public accountant. But perhaps most importantly, Dr. Rommel began his academic career at SFCC more than 30 years ago when he earned his GED from the Adult Education Division in 1993. He is humbled and honored to return and serve the college that began his career.

The SFCC Academic and Career Education (ACE) program helps students prepare for their High School Equivalency (HSE) credential as well as college and career upon completion of their HSE. Students prepare for the GED or HiSET exams to fulfill requirements for the HSE set by the state of New Mexico. The Integrated Education Training (IET) Program at SFCC provides students with career pathways for automotive maintenance and light repair, facilities maintenance technologies, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Phlebotomy. Students work toward attainment of an entry level credential while learning job-related skills, and strengthening their reading, writing, and math abilities.

Congratulations!

Bobby Abeyta, Todd Anton, Lawrence Baca, Elizabeth Barerra Martinez, Emely Bojorquez, Bethany  Cardenas, Stephanie Daddio, Sophie Delgado, Jose Delgado, Ramon Delgado, Elliott Elkins, Paula Endito, Estrella Espinosa, , Carlos Gallegos, Elisia Gallegos, Arrianna Gomez, Tashi Goshar, Jasmine Griego, Sage Hall, Mia Hamdouni, Adrian Hendrickson, Xavier Hernandez, Negly Herrera, Racquel Hunter, Pablo Jimenez, Ally Jones, Clay Kinart, Ryeley Knutson, Ethan Kreitman, Benjamin Ryan Maestas, Shianna McDowell, Antonio Mendoza, Elizabeth Muha, Luis Munoz Rodriguez, Eduardo Ordonez Palomino, Eva Ornelas Marquez, Daniel Ortega, Viridiana Ortega, Darla Payne,  Aysbet Pinera, Satori Pittman, Maria Pulido Briones, Joaquin Richardson, Desiree Rocha, Jose Rodriguez, Joshua Rodriguez, Steven Romero, Pashay Roybal, Niko Rubio, Sophia Saldana, Joseph Sanchez, Anjamora Sato, Morgan Serna, Estevan Sisneros, Joaquin Sisneros, John Small, Monique Smith, Beatriz Solis, Ali Solmaz,  Susana Talavera, Benjamin Tizcareno, Santana Trujillo, Abel Vazquez, Esther Vazquez Medina, Isiah Vicenti, Jessica Vigil and Jarod Wiltenburg.

2024 HSE recipients

Thank you to the whole team of instructors, staff and administrators at Adult Education for helping these HSE recipients fullfill their dreams! The future is brighter for all of them! Click on the images below to see them larger.

Congratulations Respiratory Therapy graduates

Congratulations to the Respiratory Therapy graduates who were honored at a pinning ceremony on May 10!

Here are highlights of the event:

Welcome and Introduction: Jessica Barrera BS RRT-ACCS Program Director

Keynote Speaker:
Babak Hazini SFCC Clinical Adjunct

Student Speaker:
Shaelyn Quintana

Student Awards:
Jessica Barrera

Pinning:
Jessica Barrera and John Blewett

Closing:
John Blewett MA, RRT, FAARC

See a copy of the full Respiratory Therapy pinning ceremony program.

Jeanne Walker’s pop-up sculpture show ‘Henosis’ in Visual Arts lobby until June 10

Sculpture student, Jeanne Walker has a pop-up show, “Henosis” in the floor space of the Visual Arts Lobby area. The sculptures of wood and metal are up now and will be up until June 10.

Henosis
 
This installation explores the white culture myth of “Rugged Individualism” in contrast to the structures and policies enjoyed by the wealthy; connections, networks, and social supports. These connections and networks sustain not only wealth, but power. Rugged Individualism is a classic divide and conquer technique designed to control and de-power the 98%.
This work asks us to recognize and cultivate the power of connections and networks for all of us. These pieces represent collaboration, that we are better when we work together. Let us develop connections, unions, cooperatives, collaboratives, community support systems so that we can all be successful.

Jeanne Walker’s artist statement

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

Games and Puzzles in the Library

This month, the SFCC Library presents a series of displays celebrating the New York Times’ daily puzzles! Come see our selection of 5-letter titles (WORDLE), as well as beautiful books on mosaics (TILES) and modernist photographer Paul Strand (STRANDS).

Play SPELLING BEE on our whiteboard in front, or try your hand at our special CONNECTIONS game on the mezzanine level. Also, jigsaw puzzles are back in the Reading Room—come by for a brain break!

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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!

Morning Tea Pastry Final was sweet!

The SFCC campus was able to sample students’ pastry treats for the Morning Tea Pastry Final. The pastries got rave reviews and those who indulged said there was an amazing assortment of sweet treats.

Ableton Live Class presented electronic music showcase

SFCC students, including employees Carey Thompson and Jerry Dakan, along with Governing Board Member Xubi Wilson, participated in Jason Goodyear’s semester-end electronic music showcase for the Intro to Ableton Live class. The event, held at Second Street Brewery Rufina, attracted a packed house of supporters. Attendees enjoyed performances by specially crafted musical acts Harmonic sUbl!m3, Hyzerwave, Crossover, and Away-At-Home. In addition to creating incredible music, the class taught students how to develop artist personas and promote and perform to a live audience.

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.

Schedule an online FAFSA appointment

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

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

Seeking Student Recruitment Ambassador

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

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

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

Interested in helping others? Campus Cupboard is seeking student employees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Resource Center is here for you

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

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

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

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.

Policy Update for SFCC Policy 2-7 Admission of International Students

POLICY UPDATE: At a recent May Governing Board Meeting, SFCC Policy 2-7 Admission of International Students was updated. All College Policies and Procedures are posted at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

May Computer Updates

Effective Thursday May 23, 2024 at 7 p.m. Microsoft Operating System and Office updates will be deployed. You will have until Friday June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m. 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.

CHESS Connection Newsletter – May 17, 2024

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

This new newsletter has important information for all employees. Information is included on SFCC Lumens Operational Health Check project kick-off, SIS project Transformational Mindset training, steps to verify your personal information in Workday by June 15, new Spotlight on Andrea Gurrola, Tenant Management, Workday Maintenance and Support, CHESS job openings and more!

Read CHESS Connection

English and Communications Department Spring newsletter

Kate McCahill, English and Communications Department Chair has shared the Spring 2024 newsletter.

April 2024 WOW award – Carla Benavidez

Congratulations to April 2024 WOW Award winner Carla Benavidez!  Carla was nominated by Monika Bechtel:

“Carla Benavidez is very professional, kind, friendly worker who goes always that extra mile to make sure to answer any of my questions, helps me with whatever problem I have and does it in timely manner. She is always super helpful and is just a joy to work with”

Please be sure to nominate who you think is doing a great job here at SFCC. The submission form can be found at the SFCC Connect portal, or by reaching out to Donna Castro at donna.castro@sfcc.edu.

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.

Pet of the Month Update – January through April

Here are the Duplicating Center’s Pets Of the Month for January through April! Click the photos for a larger image.

Could your pet be next? Submit your pet of the month photo!

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.

Policy Updates

Policy 8-4 Conference Services, Facilities Rental,
and Public Expression

Last month, the Governing Board approved Policy 8-4 Conference Services, Facilities Rental, and Public Expression. They also approved merging Policy 10-1 Collaborative Use of College Property into Policy 8-4. Therefore, Policy 10-1 has been repealed and is no longer effective. Please click on the link and become familiar with this policy:

·       Policy 8-4 Conference Services, Facilities Rental, and Public Expression

For additional information on Policy 8-4, contact Todd Lovato, Chief Communications Officer/Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations. All College Policies and Procedures are posted at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

Procedures for Policy 6-12 Surveillance Cameras

POLICY UPDATE: Campus Safety & Security Supervisor Chris Gettler has updated the Procedures for Policy 6-12 Surveillance Cameras. The Procedures address Body-Worn Surveillance Cameras, which SFCC’s security officers now wear. Please read through them.

·       Policy 6-12 Surveillance Cameras Procedures

For additional information, please reach out: Chris Gettler or security@sfcc.edu.

Policy 8-6 Public Information and News Media

Last month, the Governing Board also approved Policy 8-6 Public Information and News Media. Please click on the link and become familiar with this policy:

·       Policy 8-6 Public Information and News Media

For additional information on Policy 8-6, contact Todd Lovato, Chief Communications Officer/Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations. All employees are responsible for adhering to College Policies and Procedures. They are posted at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

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.

CHESS Connection Newsletter – May 17, 2024

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

This new newsletter has important information for all employees. Information is included on SFCC Lumens Operational Health Check project kick-off, SIS project Transformational Mindset training, steps to verify your personal information in Workday by June 15, new Spotlight on Andrea Gurrola, Tenant Management, Workday Maintenance and Support, CHESS job openings and more!

Read CHESS Connection

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!

Staff Senate is encouraging new staff employees to come to an upcoming Staff Senate to introduce yourselves.

Campus Weekly would also love to introduce new staff and faculty members. Please send us your name, job title, when you started at SFCC, brief bio and photo (it can be a selfie!) to Submit News.

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

Feature

Congratulations to SFCC grads of Leadership Santa Fe!

Maria Montoya, Nicholas Wernicki and Barry Hubbard

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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.

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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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”