Campus Weekly
Register now for spring classes; make an appointment with an advisor
Please remind students, neighbors and friends that this is the perfect time to register for spring classes. While some classes have already filled, you still can get a great selection of classes to meet your needs. Visit sfcc.edu/look-for-a-credit-class/ to find classes and get registration tips.
Academic advisors can help students discover Educational Pathways to meet their academic goals. Academic advising helps students pursuing a certificate or associate degree save money and reach their goals sooner.
To book an in-person or online appointment with an advisor, visit sfcc.edu/academic-advising/advising-appointments/
Do you need help with enrollment or registration?
For those who haven’t taken a class before and want to get enrolled or need assistance with registration, please send an email to enrollment-admissions@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1270.
Don’t forget that Friday is the deadline for nursing applications!
For questions call the Director of Nursing Education Lucas Gonzales at 505-428-1897 or visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/nursing/
News and Announcements
- Clay Club’s Ceramic Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; silent auction benefits Campus Cupboard
- ‘Portals,’ a pop-up student Sculpture Exhibition and Sale, opens 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday; exhibit runs Nov. 27-Dec. 15
- Winter Coat Drives for students and their kids through Friday
- SFCC and IAIA Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair on Dec.9
- Student Activities honored Indigenous Peoples at Nov. 14 event
- Message about Native American Heritage Month
- Video of SFCC Library reading by Austin Eichelberger available
- Message about Transgender Awareness Week, noting Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Santa Fe Reporter story highlights SFCC’s growth in dual credit students
- SFCC honored veterans on Nov. 9
- Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos recognized with the NASPA Outstanding Community College Professional Award
- Marcos Maez represented MPR at Northern NM WIN Biannual Convening
- SFCC hosted Civil Air Patrol Conference and Banquet
- November is Native American Heritage Month
- Important message about commencement
- EMSI Awning Construction began on October 30
Clay Club’s Ceramic Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; silent auction benefits Campus Cupboard
SFCC’s Clay Club presents the Ceramics Sale. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 in the Main Hallway. Discover the fine work by talented student artists and purchase one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts.
Clay Club members mainly sell functional ceramics (cup, plates, bowls, etc.), but also some sculpture work and traditional micaceous pottery.
In addition to buying directly from Clay Club members, you can also bid on items in the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction items are a selection of the finest ceramic items. One hundred percent of the Clay Club Silent Auction proceeds benefit the Campus Cupboard, the college’s food pantry (sponsored by the SFCC Foundation) that supports students and employees experiencing food insecurity.
‘Portals,’ a pop-up student Sculpture Exhibition and Sale, opens 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday; exhibit runs Nov. 27-Dec. 15
SFCC’s Art on Campus announces “Portals,” a pop-up student Sculpture Exhibition and Sale in the Fine Arts Center lobby with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. this Thursday.
The exhibition runs from Nov. 27 to Dec. 15 and can be seen during open campus hours. The student exhibition includes explorations in steel, clay, plexiglass and mixed media.
Contact Linda Cassel, Director of Art on Campus, at 505-428-1501 or via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu for information.
Winter Coat Drives for students and their kids through Friday
Drop off gently used, clean winter outerwear for adults and kids at the Student Wellness Center through this Friday, December 1. Coats for kids may also be dropped off at Kids Campus through December 1.
SFCC and IAIA host Holiday Arts and Crafts Fairs on Dec. 9
This year the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) and SFCC will again host Holiday Arts and Crafts Fairs on the same day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 9. All of the artisan vendor tables have now been reserved.
The SFCC Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair will feature jewelry, metal art, tinwork, holiday ornaments, hand carved birds and angels, beadwork, baskets, leatherwork, quilts, handmade vintage stockings, wreaths, straw applique, photography, greeting cards, scarves, ponchos, wooden bowls, ceramic dishware and mugs, decorated elk & deer skulls/antlers, fiber art, small canvas paintings, aroma products and much more.
FYI: Coffee and pastries will be available for purchase in the morning at the Coffee Shop.
IAIA Holiday Art Market will feature the work of Indigenous artists, including traditional incised and carved pottery from Eric Tafoya (Santa Clara Pueblo), traditional and contemporary beadwork by Juniper Anderson (Navajo), bronze and glass works by Adrain Wall (Jemez Pueblo), functional porcelain and stoneware by Margarita Paz Pedro (Laguna Pueblo and Santa Clara Pueblo), wood carvings including Kachinas by Timothy Talawepi (Hopi), contemporary Native jewelry by Cree LaRance (Navajo, Hopi, and Assiniboine) and more.
Read more about the fair in this press release.
Student Activities honored Indigenous Peoples at Nov. 14 event
The Student Activities event, “SFCC Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month,” was on Nov. 14 in the Campus Center. Speakers included Liam Morning Star (Land Acknowledgment), Danny Suazo (Staff Speaker) and Ethan Perez (Student Speaker).
Hip Hop artist G Precious (from Okay Owingeh) performed. G Precious has received many awards for her music including:
G Precious has been recognized, nominated and won several music awards spanning across the United States and World:
- Indian Summer Music Award (Nominations 2016, 2017)
- New Mexico Music Award Winner (Multiple Wins)
- Native American Music Award Winner (2023)
- Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Award (Nominee 2023)
- International Indigenous Hip Hop Award (Nominee 2023)
Academic Advisor Danny Suazo, who is from Taos Pueblo, shared his perspective with his speech:
“This month is not a month to celebrate but rather a month to memorialize the struggles of Indigenous people. Many of you may be familiar with New Mexico History. Taos Pueblo/Red Willow has been at the heart of many rebellions. We gave refuge to Popay, who planned the Pueblo Revolt from our Village. Our people also fought the U.S. Army Regulars and militia during the Taos Rebellion in 1847. The old pueblo church was destroyed and now is a cemetery and symbol of our ancestors who fought so that we may carry on our sacred traditions.
“But the battles were not only fought with guns and knives. They were also fought in the courtrooms and the halls of Congress. In 1906, through presidential decree, 75,000 acres of sovereign land became a part of the Carson National Forest. The sacred Blue Lake wilderness area would be open to timber foresting, mining and grazing for over 60 years. In 1970 legislation was passed and signed by President Richard Nixon that gave the Blue Lake Wilderness area back to Taos Pueblo in a landmark decision that would change Indian Public Policy.”
Suazo added, “The following statement was made by one our religious leaders about the relationship Taos Pueblo has with its sacred land.
“We have lived upon this land from days beyond history’s records, far past any living memory, deep in the time of Legend. The story of my people and the story of this place are a single story. No man can think of us without thinking of this place. We are always joined together.” Translated from Tiwa
Suazo continued, “Assimilation was the goal of the U.S. government with the establishment of boarding schools. Assimilation through education and the mantra “ kill the Indian to save the man” was the goal. Words like savages and uncivilized were frequent in legislation used to establish these schools. Many children were taken from their homes to these boarding schools and the mechanism for social change was in motion.
The experiences of these children were traumatic. Indigenous peoples continue to feel the effects of this historical trauma. My grandparents and others experienced this as recently has 100 years ago. In 1923 when my grandpa was 10 years old he was taken away to the United States Industrial Indian School, known as Santa Fe Indian School today.”
We thank Danny Suazo for sharing his speech with Campus Weekly. We thank Student Activities, Student Involvement Coordinator Mary Eleas and all who participated to make this event successful. A special thank you to SGA Treasurer Marcelo Figueiredo for taking photos. Also, thank you to Jonathan Harrell for sending his photo of Danny Suazo.
Message about Native American Heritage Month
Message sent on Nov. 14
Dear SFCC Community,
We are honored to recognize and celebrate Native American Heritage Month. This is a time for reflection, appreciation, and acknowledgement of the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in our community and beyond.
At Santa Fe Community College, we embrace the importance of fostering a campus environment that values inclusivity and cultural diversity. We encourage all members to of our college community to engage in educational initiatives, events, and discussions that highlight the resilience of, wisdom, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. By doing so, we contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding the importance of preserving and promoting Indigenous cultures.
We honor the legacy of Indigenous peoples and recognize their enduring impact on our shared history and shaping a future that values and respects the diversity of all voices.
Thank you for joining us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month and for embracing the spirit of unity, respect, and inclusion that defines our college community at SFCC.
Come celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month with SFCC Student Activities on November 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Campus Center. Please encourage students to attend.
Santa Fe Community College Land Acknowledgment Statement
Kind regards,
President’s Diversity Advisory Committee (PDAC)
Becky Rowley, SFCC President
sj Miller, PDAC Co-chair
Marcos Maez, PDAC Co-chair
Video of SFCC Library reading by Austin Eichelberger
SFCC Library and the SFCC Creative Writing program sponsored a reading with Austin Eichelberger from his novel in progress, “The Longdream.” Check out the video.
Message about Transgender Awareness Week, noting Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance
The following message: Transgender Awareness Week, Nov. 13-19 was sent on Nov. 14
Dear SFCC Community,
This week is Transgender Awareness Week. Throughout the week, transgender people are celebrated by sharing their stories, triumphs, political breakthroughs, and experiences. The week also brings attention to how transgender people and their allies can advance advocacy about the ongoing prejudice, discrimination, and violence that continue to affect the transgender community.
Transgender Awareness Week leads up to the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on November 20. TDOR observes and honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence that year.
Please join our SFCC and our neighboring communities by encouraging people to talk about the importance of honoring and celebrating all transgender people, not just here but from all over the world.
Learn about trans people by educating yourself with credible resources about community, language, issues, stories, and actions.
The GLAAD Media Reference Guide: Focus on Transgender People
- GLAAD’s Media Reference Guide: Transgender Terms
- GLAAD’s Media Reference Guide: Transgender People and Issues
- GLAAD’s Tips for Allies of Transgender People
Thank you,
President’s Diversity Advisory Committee (PDAC)
Becky Rowley, SFCC President
sj Miller, PDAC Co-chair
Marcos Maez, PDAC Co-chair
Santa Fe Reporter story highlights SFCC’s growth in dual credit students
Check out the Santa Fe Reporter Nov. 15 story, “Advancing College & Careers: High school students pursue SFCC’s dual enrollment program in record numbers.” The story shares information on the growth in the College’s dual credit classes. Both Niki McKay and Marcos Maez are quoted in the story.
Here’s a brief excerpt:
Dual credit has become more popular with high school students this year, according to SFCC Director of Student Engagement and Recruitment Marcos Maez. About 20% of the college’s total enrollment this semester are dual credit students, he reports, and the number of dual credit students enrolled increased 23% from the 2022 fall semester.
“Currently, we are experiencing our highest-ever fall semester enrollment of dual credit students in SFCC’s history, with 880 students registered,” Maez tells SFR. “Equally noteworthy is the diversity among our dual credit students…81% of dual credit students are students of color.”
SFCC honored veterans on Nov. 9
SFCC honored veterans at a special ceremony during the Veterans Resource Fair on November 9.
Here’s the ceremony program:
Call to Order: Bobbie Mascarenas, U.S. Air Force veteran
Land Acknowledgment: Linda Peña, dependent of U.S. Army veteran
Welcome and emcee: Bobbie Mascarenas, U.S. Air Force veteran
Remarks: Margaret Peters, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Student Government Association Remarks: SGA president Ayden Young, dependent of Timothy E. Young in U.S. Air Force during Iraq War
SFCC Appreciation: Richard “Charlie” Shultz, Academic Director and veteran, D.C. Air National Guard
Student Recognition: Frank Currie, professor and Vet Team Controlled Environment Agriculture. Students: David Aponte and Logan Guerra
Closing Remarks: Kristina Lally, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Thank you to Doreen Gallegos for producing the video tribute honoring our veterans, which was shown during the ceremony.
Also, thank you to Student Involvement Coordinator Mary Eleas and the SGA team, who placed the flags in recognition of the SFCC community’s veterans.
Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Ed.D., recognized as the NASPA Outstanding Community College Professional
Congratulations to Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Ed.D, for being recognized in early November with the Outstanding Community College Professional Award. The award is given by The Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Foundation, an international organization for student affairs professionals.
She was nominated by two professionals, who shared that she met or exceeded the criteria:
- Active involvement with the profession, NASPA, and Community College research, policies, or practice; at the regional level (She served as DEI coordinator for NASPA conferences, assigned mentor for young professionals, co-chair for NM NASPA conference, and general presenter).
- Contributed to creating a campus environment that promotes student learning and personal development
- Outstanding individual contribution to innovative and responsive services and programs that address varied and emerging needs of students
- A minimum of five years’ experience in student affairs (She is finishing up year 27 in student affairs.)
- Active individual NASPA IV-West membership (She had been active since late 90’s and re-established in 2019).
Regarding the recognition, she stated, “When you love what you do it does not feel like work. I am fortunate to work with so many outstanding individuals who make such a difference for our students and community.”
Marcos Maez represented MPR at Northern NM WIN Biannual Convening
Marcos Maez reports, “On November 2, I had the pleasure of attending the WIN Biannual Convening on behalf of SFCC’s Marketing and Public Relations. I had the opportunity to attend informative breakout sessions and connected with a number of employers, support organizations, governmental agencies, and other important stakeholders where we gathered to discuss workforce opportunities and solutions in north-central New Mexico.”
Northern New Mexico WIN Project Director and SFCC Director of Student Engagement & Recruitment Marcos Maez
Here’s some information about the Work Integration Network (WIN):
WIN is a recipient of a $6.4 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).
WIN aims to transform and diversify the regional economy by building a robust workforce in the key areas of Healthcare and Skilled Trades, leading to increased equity and more high-paying jobs. WIN will be open to unemployed or underemployed adults, or adults looking to skill up and get a good paying job with benefits.
FOCUS:
- Address need for qualified workers in identified industry sectors
- Establish and strengthen regional networks for participant support
- Assist un- and underemployed to gain good-paying employment
- UA 412 Mobile Training Unit to remote locations
- Articulation between industry training, higher education, and state academic institutions
REGION:
- Seven North-Central New Mexico Counties: Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos.
HOW:
- Navigators (4) to direct participants to education, training and support services
- New faculty at participating institutions in both industry sectors
- I-BEST instruction and support for each institution
- Articulation Specialist
- Mobile Training Unit for Skilled Trades Sector
- % of WBL Coordinator Training & Education
- Clinical Coordinator for Healthcare Sector
- Travel, communication & outreach, supplies
- Life Skills trainings and other wrap-around services for participants
SFCC hosted Civil Air Patrol Conference and Banquet
Dean James (Jim) Wysong, Ed.D., reports “On October 20 and 21, SFCC hosted the Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) New Mexico Wing Annual Conference and Awards Banquet. This was an opportunity to bring together CAP members, cadets, and aviation enthusiasts to celebrate the accomplishments of the New Mexico Wing. The conference featured informative sessions and engaging discussions on a range of topics. Outstanding achievements of CAP members were recognized at the banquet, which also provided an opportunity for attendees to network with CAP and USAF professionals from across the state.
As a long-time pilot, and a member of the Santa Fe CAP Squadron, I was pleased to be the sponsor of the event. I also presented two education sessions on Aviation Weather Hazards. Attendees were also treated to two shows at our Planetarium.
The Civil Air Patrol’s mission is supporting America’s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development and promotion of air, space and cyber power through aerospace education.”
November is Native American Heritage Month
The U.S. celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November. SFCC values the college’s many Indigeneous students, faculty and staff members.
Visit https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/ to learn more about the history of Native American Heritage Month. The website also has valuable links for instructors and students. The site includes audio, video and links to archival photographs and much more.
Important message about commencement
This message was sent on October 27, 2023
Dear SFCC Community,
This Spring, our 2023-24 commencement ceremony will celebrate 40 years of Santa Fe Community College. The ceremony is scheduled for May 11, 2024, at the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center.
The Spring 2024 celebration promises to be a momentous occasion, filled with nostalgia and pride as we reflect on four decades of academic excellence. Join us in the spring as we come together to celebrate our graduates’ achievements and the rich history of our institution.
The college has combined its Fall and Spring commencement ceremonies into an annual commencement celebration, held at the end of the Spring semester. Students who receive their diplomas and certificates in Summer or Fall are invited to join Spring graduates at the ceremony.
Thank you for understanding and your support. More details about the Spring Commencement celebration will follow soon.
Sincerely,
Bernadette Gonzales. MA Ed. (she, her, hers)
Registrar |Office of the Registrar
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Students
- Therapy Dogs in the SFCC Library on Nov. 30
- Financial Aid News
- Mark your calendars for HESI Nursing Admission Exams in Jan. and Feb.
- Paralegals of Santa Fe Networking Group meeting Nov. 30 at HEC
- Spring registration has begun – meet with your advisor now to prepare
- Nursing applications due Dec. 1
- Need help with rent, utilities or repairs? Local assistance application closes soon
- Fiber Optic Bootcamp
- East Wing Eatery is hiring students
- Besser Student Writing Awards – submit entries through March 1, 2024
- Spring 2024 PILAS Paid Internship Program
- Counseling services available for students
- Apply now for AwardSpring Scholarships
- Schedule an online FAFSA appointment
- Student Recruitment Ambassador needed
- Campus Cupboard seeking student employees
- Students: need childcare? Make sure you’re on the Kids Campus waitlist
- Student Resource Center is here for you
Student Weekly Connection November 17, 2023
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Therapy Dogs in the SFCC Library on Nov. 30
Financial Aid News: 2024-2025FAFSA opens December 31; SFCC scholarship and loan applications open Jan. 2
The Department of Education today announced that the newly overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, will be open 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.
Mark your calendars for HESI Nursing Admission Exams in Jan. and Feb.
Paralegals of Santa Fe Networking Group meeting Nov. 30 at HEC
SFCC Paralegal Studies program is creating a networking group to bring together paralegals, legal assistants, and legal secretaries in Northern New Mexico. The next meeting is 5:30-7 p.m. on November 30 at the HEC.
Spring registration has begun – meet with your advisor now to prepare
Nursing applications due Dec. 1
The SFCC Department of Nursing Education has extended their deadline for Spring 2024 applications to December 1, 2023.
For questions call the Director of Nursing Education Lucas Gonzales at 505-428-1897 or visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/nursing/.
Need help with rent, utilities or repairs? Local assistance application closes Nov. 30
Nancy Gonzales, SFCC Resource Coordinator, shared information about the upcoming deadline for people to apply for assistance through the local initiative sponsored by the Santa Fe New Mexican, The Empty Stocking fund.
The Empty Stocking Fund can help with past due rent/mortgages and utilities, dental and medical assistance, tuition, household goods, home/auto repairs, and more.
To apply for a gift, submit an application here. If eligible, an in-person interview will be arranged, and if approved, funds will then be distributed. The deadline is Nov. 30 or when 600 verified applications have been received. If you know a student who does not have access to a computer they can go to any of the Santa Fe Public Libraries or the SFCC Library.
Please note: If you are a student facing a sudden financial emergency, the SFCC Foundation encourages you to apply to the Student Emergency Assistance Fund. You can find an application on MySFCC under Student Resources and click the green pill button Emergency Assistance Fund there.
Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamp Dec. 11-15
Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamp December 11 – 15, 2023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M – F
Apply Now Deadline December 5, 2023
This five-day, hands-on intensive program gives students the opportunity to earn three certifications from the Fiber Optic Association that are recognized throughout the world and aligned to industry standards. These credentials will remain valid for three years, after which they can be renewed by the student. Students can earn the following certifications: Certified Fiber Optic Technician, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing, and Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing and Maintenance. Participant requirements: Students must be able to distinguish colors and have good finger dexterity. No prior workforce training is required.
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.
Student Writing Awards – submit entries through March 1, 2024
Entries are being accepted for the SFCC writing awards now through 12 noon on March 1, 2024.
Categories include poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, academic essay, image/photography, instructor-nominated, & en español. Winners receive $50 and runners-up receive $25
Winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions will all be published in Accolades, will be invited to read at the celebration, and will also be considered for the SFCC Foundation Richard Bradford Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship.
- Applicants must be enrolled in at least three credits and should not yet have earned a degree.
- Entries should be no more than 5 pages in length, typed, and attached as Word documents (or jpgs for images/photography).
- No more than 6 submissions, excluding instructor nominations.
- Please remove any identifying information from the entries.
Email submissions (or questions) to genevieve.betts@sfcc.edu. Please include name, A#, phone number, and the titles & categories of entries.
Applications for Spring 2024 PILAS Paid Internship Program due by Dec. 15
Counseling services available for students
Apply now for AwardSpring Scholarships
Schedule an online FAFSA appointment
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
Employees
- Policy Update: Procedures for Policy 8-2 Political Activity, Solicitation, and Vending on Campus
- Employee Winter Party and Campus Cupboard Donation Drive 6-11 p.m. Dec. 1
- Celebrate Dave Sicko’s retirement with a party and potluck from 4-5 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Boardroom
- CE Instructor Michael Long on KSFR
- GlobalProtect VPN Update
- Defensive Driving Certification Class February 7, 2024
- SFCC hires Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Ph.D., as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Bravo to Sage Paisner; Foto Forum exhibit was the Nov. 3 Pasatiempo cover story
- New Workplace Ethics Procedure
- Please Provide Your Feedback on Professional Development Day
- October WOW – Juan Alvarez de Castillo
- CHESS Connection Newsletter
- Read an interview with Chef Milton Villarubia about the East Wing Eatery
- CHESS Workday Learning Implementation
- Procedures updated for Policy 1-29, Governing Board Self Evaluation
- Message about Interact Communications sessions
- Duplicating Center open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. in LL307
- Opt-In to get Student Parent Success newsletter
- WOW awards – nominate an outstanding coworker today!
Policy Update: Procedures for Policy 8-2 Political Activity, Solicitation, and Vending on Campus
Please review the recently updated Procedures for Policy 8-2 Political Activity, Solicitation, and Vending on Campus. For additional information on Policy 8-2, contact Todd Lovato, 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.
Employee Winter Party and Campus Cupboard Donation Drive 6-11 p.m. Fri.; RSVP by Tues.
RSVP by Nov. 28: celebrations@sfcc.edu
Donate to Campus Cupboard: https://foundation.sfcc.edu/give-now/
SFCC Foundation has agreed to match all donations
Celebrate Dave Sicko’s retirement with a party and potluck from 4-5 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Boardroom
Join colleagues in celebrating Dave Sicko’s retirement in the SFCC Boardroom (across from Liberal Arts offices) from 4 to 5 p.m. Wed., Dec. 6. Feel free to bring a dish or beverage to share. (It will be a potluck, but folks are not required to bring anything. Your presence is your gift to Dave). All are welcome. Three cheers for Dave!
Listen: CE Artist and Instructor Michael Long discusses the creative process on KSFR
ICYMI: Continuing Education artist and instructor Michael Long spoke about the creative process with “Moment to Moment” host Lynda Hope on KSFR 101.1 FM, in the interview “The Essence of Your True Nature.”
GlobalProtect VPN Client Update 11/28/23
OIT will be releasing a GlobalProtect VPN client update on 11/28/23. The GlobalProtect client will update without user interaction the next time a VPN connection is established following the release.
Please contact the OIT Service Desk with any questions at (505) 428-1222 or in room 528.
Defensive Driving Certification Class February 7, 2024
As per policy 5-10, everyone is required to take a Defensive Driving Class prior to operating SFCC vehicles.
The next Defensive Driving Class has been scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday February 7, 2024 in the East Wing area in room 570. (Please arrive promptly or it will cause the class to go further in time.)
To receive full credit for the class, you must arrive promptly at 8 a.m. and attend the full 4-5 hours.
Please register by calling or emailing:
jackie.Gutierrez@sfcc.edu X 1756
steve.silva@sfcc.edu X 1403
Please provide the following information when you call or email us to make a reservation for the class:
- Full name of individual attending.
- Individual’s New Mexico driver license number; and a copy of the individuals driver’s license if not already on file
- Department Name
- Fleet vehicles are a great cost-effective way for employees to travel for work related reasons without incurring any personal vehicle expense and having to wait for a reimbursement.
If you have any questions about the program or the classes, please call Jackie or Steve at the numbers listed above.
SFCC hires Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Ph.D., as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
SFCC announced Nov. 10 that it has hired Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Ph.D., as its Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. He will begin working at the College in January 2024.
The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs will focus on leadership and coordination for teaching and learning, facilitation of transfer partnerships with four-year institutions, working with faculty and staff on assessment and program review, and other academic projects.
SFCC Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters said, “I am delighted that Dr. Lopez Hurtado will be joining the SFCC team. He provides a wealth of experience from his many years in higher education in New Mexico.”
Lopez Hurtado said, “I am profoundly grateful to the SFCC community for extending this incredible opportunity to me and entrusting my ability to make a meaningful impact on the institution’s academic mission. I eagerly anticipate the chance to integrate my experience, fostering a collaborative environment with the exceptional SFCC team. This opportunity marks an exciting new chapter in my professional journey, and I am genuinely thrilled to contribute to the continued success and growth of SFCC.”
Lopez Hurtado was born and raised in Tampico, Mexico. During his senior year in high school, he became a teaching assistant at an orphanage at the kindergarten level.
Lopez Hurtado received his B.S. degree in Industrial Physics Engineering with highest honors from Tec de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, 1995 and an M.S. degree in Automation with highest honors from Tec de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, 1998. After working as a Geophysicist for Schlumberger, as a Field Service Engineer for JOT Automation, as a Project Engineer for VI Technology, and as Program Director for the Mechatronics Undergraduate Program and Tec de Monterrey, Campus Juarez, he came to Albuquerque to obtain a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, that he received in 2008 from the University of New Mexico (UNM). In 2006, Lopez Hurtado received the Outstanding Student Award from the Department of Electrical Engineering during his doctoral program. His research was Control Systems across Networks, and he presented and published in several conferences and journals. Last year, he completed the Institute for Educational Management Program at Harvard University.
Since 2016, he has served as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northern New Mexico College. He previously served as Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology and Chair of the Department of Engineering at the same institution. He is also an Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology at NNMC after being granted tenure in 2012.
Since 1997, he has taught at Tec de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey, Campus Juarez, Campus Tampico, the University of New Mexico, and Northern New Mexico College.
He served as the director of multiple grants in those roles, including the U.S. Dept. STEM Title III, NIH NM-INBRE project, NSF S-STEM project, U.S. Dept. of Ed-CCRAA, Title V, PPHOA (Co-Director), PNM Smart Grid, NSF S-STEP (Co-PI). He is a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and a program evaluator for ABET. He also serves as a statewide New Mexico Academic Advisory Committee member to the N.M. Higher Education Department, the N.M. EPSCoR Statewide Advisory Board Member, and the NM-INBRE Steering Committee member.
Lopez Hurtado became a U.S. citizen in 2015 and has been married to Alma Liñan for 22 years. They have two daughters, Alma and Diana.
Bravo to Sage Paisner; Foto Forum exhibit was the Nov. 3 Pasatiempo cover story
Dean James “Jim” Wysong, Ed.D., shared “As you may know Sage Paisner, Head and Assistant Professor of Photography, operates Foto Forum in the Railyard on Paseo de Peralta. On Nov. 3 Foto Forum celebrated the opening of Black SNAFU by Houston based artist André Ramos-Woodard. Bravo to Sage and André for being the Nov. 3 cover story in Pasatiempo.”
Read the story, “Character study.”
New workplace ethics procedure for policy 4-1: SFCC Workplace Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy
A new procedure has been added 4-1: Workplace Ethics and Code of Conduct Procedures for Marketing, Recruiting, Admissions, and Financial Aid Personnel. College Policies and Procedures are online at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.
Please Provide Your Feedback on Professional Development Day
As requested by President Rowley in a November 2 email, please take a moment to complete this brief survey regarding the Fall 2023 Professional Development Day held Friday, October 20. The survey takes an estimated 3 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help SFCC to evaluate this event and plan future trainings. Thank you for your time!
Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023SFCCPDDay
October WOW – Juan Alvarez de Castillo
Congratulations to October 2023 WOW Award winner Juan Alvarez de Castillo nominated by Aamna Nayyar:
“I have known Juan for more than a decade. He is a nice and very helpful person. In the past he also assisted the dental program with his volunteer services but this last week, he went above and beyond by offering free service by loading and unloading the chairs all by himself. I and the dental student employee were carrying all the chairs ourselves from the dental lab to the fitness area. There were several people we met on our way, but Juan was the only one who offered unconditional help. I and the student employee could not lift the chairs as they were heavy, so we were pushing them all the way. He himself offered help and insisted on helping, he loaded them all in his truck and drove to the fitness center with the dental student employee and helped her with the unloading. On that hot day, he appeared as an angel. Juan is a great example of SFCC’s Value, “We value PEOPLE and demonstrate our commitment through building a community of collaboration and trust, celebrating diversity, and fostering a vibrant system of shared governance.”
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 Katie Cadena Priebe, Katherine.cadenaprie@sfcc.edu.
CHESS Connection Newsletter – October 2023
If you’re wondering what’s happening with Workday, check out the latest CHESS Connection!
This newsletter contains information on open enrollment, customizing your display language, more on reporting, and job openings with CHESS.
Read an interview with Chef Milton Villarubia about the East Wing Eatery
The Santa Fe Reporter on Oct. 18 ran this feature: 3 Questions with Milton Villarubia about the East Wing Eatery. Please note the story stated he had hoped to open this Tuesday, but it’s not possible at this time. Once everything is good to go, MPR will share messaging. In the meantime, stop by because he is doing some “soft openings” offering free taste tests.
Former Second Street Brewery executive chef Milton Villarrubia III took on the manager position after working in the college’s culinary classes as a lab technician for years.
We’re excited to welcome Milton Villarrubia in his role as the East Wing Eatery manager.
CHESS Workday Learning Implementation
A team from SFCC is participating in a CHESS Workday Learning Implementation. Workday Learning is an Enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) aimed at the employee learning experience. It will be integrated within our existing Workday tenant to provide simplified access. The SFCC team includes HR, IT, Marketing, and OTL employees. The project kicked off on 9/21 and is expected to be completed in March.
Have any questions about the project? Contact Donna Castro in HR or Cori Bergen in IT.
Procedures updated for Policy 1-29, Governing Board Self Evaluation
The Governing Board has reviewed and posted with minor edits the Procedures for Policy 1-29, Board Self Evaluation Instrument. College Policies and Procedures are online at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.
Message about Interact Communications sessions
In an email on August 29, President Rowley sent the following message.
Dear Colleagues:
Thank you to those of you who were able to participate in the Interact internal communication retreats. Your input is important and appreciated. This is only the beginning of our journey to identify possibilities, overcome challenges, and energize the sense of community we value.
I am committed to thoroughly exploring and following through on the recommendations that you identified in the Interact meetings. With your valuable feedback, I feel confident that we will accomplish a great deal together. I will be collaborating with our Interact consultants (Mary and Diane) to outline a strategy for our next steps of this project. I will also be reaching out to many of you as we prepare next steps.
In case you were unable to attend or want to review, please see below.
Wednesday, Aug. 16, Interact Communications:
- Presentation: Findings & Recommendations: SFCC Issues and Opportunities Scans and Listening Sessions
- Findings and Recommendations Session Recording
Thank you for your participation and engagement during this important project. I look forward to developing goals and outcomes together.
Sincerely,
Becky Rowley, Ph.D.
President
Duplicating Center open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. in LL307
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.
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 Katie Cadena Priebe at Katherine.cadenaprie@sfcc.edu
New employees: We’d like to get to know you!
Staff Senate is encouraging new staff employees to come to an upcoming Staff Senate to introduce yourselves.
Campus Weekly would also love to introduce new staff and faculty members. Please send us your name, job title, when you started at SFCC, brief bio and photo (it can be a selfie!) to Submit News.
If you’re new to SFCC, we’d love to introduce you to the our community. We’re happy you’re working with us at SFCC!
SFCC offers sympathy to the family and friends of longtime-SFCC supporter Richard “Rick” Abeles, who recently passed away. Rick Abeles, JD, was the Immediate Past SFCC Foundation Board President and was an Emeritus Board Member. He co-founded the Santa Fe Children’s Museum and served on many local boards including the Metropolitan Water Board. He received his B.A. in Physics from Amherst College and his Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School.
See his obituary here. He and his wife Kathy had in recent years moved out of state to be closer to their daughter while his wife Kathy faced health challenges. Katheleen “Kathy” Koretz Abeles passed away in December 2022. She was also an avid supporter of Santa Fe Community College.
The Santa Fe New Mexican story, “RICHARD ‘RICK’ ABELES, 1937-2023: Children’s museum, community college dear to lawyer” expressed his devotion to helping the students of SFCC through the SFCC Foundation.
Here are some excerpts from Santa Fe New Mexican reporter Maya Hilty’s story:
“In 2010, he joined the board of the Santa Fe Community College Foundation, which supports students through scholarships and supports the college through special project grants. He served for nearly a decade, including four years as board president during some rocky times for the college, his daughter said.
Treasurer Steve Gaber, recruited to the board about six years ago by Abeles, praised him as responsible for “dramatically” growing foundation funds and making it a significant part of the college today.
Abeles also served as an ambassador for the college during his tenure on the board and beyond, Gaber and foundation Executive Director Kelly Marquez said.
“He talked about the community college all the time. He took classes; he played pickleball at the community college for years; he and his wife created an endowment through the foundation,” Marquez said. “Personally, he helped mentor me in a bunch of different ways, reminded me [to be] strong and made me understand how to be the best I could possibly be.”
“He knew everybody in Santa Fe and had a relationship with so many people,” Marquez continued. “He brought people to us, and they would give large gifts … just because Rick told them how the college makes such a difference in people’s lives.” “
The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations in his memory be made to the SFCC Foundation.
Ongoing news and events
- SFCC Library has launchpad tablets to lend for 3- to 5-year-old kids
- Richards Ave. now open; Beckner Road construction continues
- See video of Genevieve Betts’ Poetry Reading
- Printmaking student Ruth Omlin has art exhibition continuing until Dec. 31
- Genuine Foods Coffee Shop open, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; now hiring
- Spur Trail gates reopen; please stay on the trail
- Enhancements to SFCC.edu
SFCC Library has launchpad tablets to lend for 3- to 5-year-old kids
The SFCC Library has six Launchpad learning tablets for children ages 3-5 years old. Launchpad learning tablets are loaded with apps, videos, storybooks, games just for kids. 100% secure. No internet needed. With an SFCC ID these tablets designed for kids can be used in the library’s Family Study Room and they can be checked out with headphones for four weeks at a time.
The Launchpad titles available at the SFCC Library are:
Estoy Listo Para Escuela, Food for Thought!, Learning Castle!
Pawsitively Scientific, Puppy Talk!, and School of Fun. Stop by the library’s main desk to request a Launchpad tablet. Questions? Contact the library at: library@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1352.
Richards Ave. now open; ongoing construction on Beckner Road
Yay! The roundabout at Richards Ave. and Dinosaur Trail is now open. Please note: Some construction on Rabbit Road and other parts of Dinosaur Trail continues.
Here’s the official notice from Santa Fe County:
The Santa Fe County Public Works Department is excited to announce an early opening of the newly constructed roundabout at Richards Avenue and Dinosaur Trail. Effective Friday, October 20, 2023, at 3:00pm Richards Ave will be fully operational and open to traffic. This is the second of six roundabouts slated for the Northeast and Southeast Connectors Roads Project.
While we are satisfied to reopen Richards Avenue in advance of schedule, we want to inform our residents that the west connection to Dinosaur Trail will be established at a later date. In the interim, the existing signalized intersection located south of this roundabout will remain in full operation to ensure consistent traffic flow. Moreover, the east connection to Rabbit Road is currently under construction and will be opened at a later date.
On September 11, 2023, the contractor commenced work on this roundabout with the strict timeline to complete and reopen Richards Ave within (60) calendar days. Due to an aggressive schedule and optimum weather, this work was completed in (40) days.
This is a great example of the commitment made by Santa Fe County to the community, to streamline any disruptions to traffic while we complete this important road project. Santa Fe County envisions the Northeast and Southeast Connectors Roads project as the most dynamic transportation conduit of the Community College District, strengthening connectivity and safety in this growing community.
For additional information regarding the project, please visit www.sfcconnectors.com or contact Johnny Baca, Project Manager 3, at jpbaca@santafecountynm.gov.
For any future road updates please sign up for Alert Santa Fe.
Re: Beckner Road. According to a Nov. 2 story in the Santa Fe New Mexican, Beckner Road will have ongoing construction for six to eight months. Read the story, “Beckner “Road to be closed for six to eight more months, city says”
See video of Genevieve Betts’ Poetry Reading
If you missed Genevieve Betts’ reading of poems from “A New Kind of Tongue,” you can now watch the video.
You can learn more about her book and the recent event here.
Printmaking student Ruth Omlin has art exhibition continuing until Dec. 31
SFCC Printmaking Student Ruth Omlin’s work will be on display at the Art On Barcelona Gallery at UUSF, 107 W Barcelona, Santa Fe. The exhibition will be on display through December 31. The gallery is open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Learn more at https://www.uusantafe.org/art-on-barcelona.html.
Genuine Foods Coffee Shop open, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; now hiring
The Genuine Foods Coffee Shop is open and is serving breakfast burritos, drinks, coffee, sandwiches, pizza and salads. Currently, the hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Genuine Foods has also been having a soft, unofficial opening of the cafeteria. Stop by and check it out.
Genuine Foods is hiring! Please encourage friends or family to apply here for a cook position. Trish Campbell, Director of Food Services, said the cook position is open. She shared, “Candidates should have some experience because they will have to hit the ground running and have knowledge of prep, cook, equipment and such. They also have to be personable and ready to please as we will be customer-oriented. They need to handle a fast-paced environment and take direction well. Starting pay is $18 per hour. I will also have a couple cashier positions opening soon and more than likely some catering positions, as well.”
If you have any specific questions regarding food services please contact Trish Campbell, Director Food Services at trish.campbell@genuinefoods.com
Spur Trail gates reopen; please stay on the trail
To protect college students and employees as well as the public during the NE/SE Connector project, as well as during the decommissioning of the wastewater plant, SFCC was obliged to close off the Spur Trail gates that provide access to Main Campus.
The Spur Trail gates reopened on Friday, August. 25. All users are reminded to stay on the trail. For your own safety, do not walk or ride off the trail. The college will be working to improve signage and wayfinding along the trail. In the meantime, please respect college property and remain on the trail. Thank you.
Create a Free Will using easy online tool
Executive Director of SFCC Foundation Kelly Marquez shared this opportunity to create a Free Will in a recent email:
Valued supporters like you help the Santa Fe Community College Foundation empower our students on their educational journeys toward a successful future. We wouldn’t be able to strengthen this community without you. In gratitude, I’m writing to share news of our exciting new partnership that offers you a resource to complete a vital life task.
The Santa Fe Community College Foundation partnered with FreeWill: a free online estate planning tool!
This partnership comes just in time for National Make-A-Will Month, the best time of the year to create or update your will. Here are a few reasons why you might want to complete this essential task:
- Security: Creating your will and estate plan allows you to communicate important financial and healthcare decisions, so you’re prepared for whatever the future may hold.
- Peace of mind: A will allows you to provide for the people and pets you love, so you know that no matter what, they will be supported.
Make your Free Will at: https://www.freewill.com/sfccfoundation
Impact: By including a legacy gift in your will, you can sustain the future of Santa Fe Community College and help secure our learning environment for the next generation!
Nearly 67% of American adults do not have an up-to-date estate plan, and it’s a crucial document that helps you care for your loved ones and steward your assets. FreeWill’s online tool guides you through writing your will in about 20 minutes — and it’s completely free to use.
As you write your will, FreeWill makes it simple to plan a legacy gift of any size to the SFCC Foundation. Your legacy gift can plant a seed of support that will grow to empower hardworking young people who are the future of our community!
Thanks for your continued support.
Enhancements to SFCC.edu
In an email on Thursday, June 13 Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations Todd Lovato shared the following about the public website:
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing today to update you on an exciting development on our public website. For more than a year, a team of my MPR teammates have worked on a project to enhance our website offerings for prospective students.
We are pleased to announce that some of these website revisions – which include some updates to program and department pages – are being introduced today. Website updates and adaptations are an ongoing process. I’d like to point out, however, that the focus of these latest revisions was primarily to enhance the experience of prospective students on our site as they navigate the admissions process and explore educational pathways at SFCC. The updates provide enhanced access to career information, registration guidance and support resources. They also address some on-going technical and user navigation issues.
Many of the recent updates are best viewed by exploring SFCC offerings via the college’s Educational Pathways landing page.
These enhancements have been carefully developed using higher education best practice research, website and search engine optimization (SEO) traffic analytics, consultation with local web developers and writers, as well as ongoing consultation and collaboration with many of our colleagues throughout the campus.
Also, please note that these changes provide MPR with new features and additional ways to collaborate with programs and departments to further improve the website and provide prospective students easier access to information about college programs.
As with any web updates, there is the possibility of small, easily fixable glitches like broken links or re-directs. As we comb for these bugs, I ask for your help by keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary. Please contact MPR with these updates using the MPR Job Request Form. This will enable us to quickly address issues. Please continue to review and update your department’s respective webpages for out-of-date or excessive information. Please note, today’s message pertains to the college’s public website, and does not include changes to MySFCC or the SFCC Connect Intranet, which are not under MPR’s purview.
I’d like to thank my MPR team and colleagues across campus for their persistence, collaborative energy, and continued focus on our college’s future students.
We look forward to continuing to work with you in promoting SFCC’s outstanding programs to our community.
SFCC to offer coding and creativity opportunities with support from Apple
SFCC will offer the Santa Fe region new learning opportunities around coding and creativity, with the support of Apple’s Community Education Initiative. Community partners include Santa Fe Public Schools, Santa Fe Indian School, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Fe/Del Norte, and STEM Santa Fe, which will work with the college and Santa Fe Community College Foundation to cultivate digital literacy, digital equity, and coding and creativity experience to Santa Fe’s diverse community.
SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., said, “Santa Fe Community College is thrilled Apple is supporting our work to offer training in coding and other creative digital skills to young people who have had limited access to such opportunities in the past.”
The initiative will reach youth in a variety of locations primarily in the Santa Fe Public Schools, Santa Fe Indian School, as well as at the Boys & Girls Club based at the Santa Fe Place Mall. STEM Santa Fe will assist with the initiative.
Read the full press release here.
For more information about SFCC’s role in this program, contact Dean of Continuing Education and Contract Training Kris Swedin via email at kris.swedin@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1253.
Required COVID-19 Reporting
SFCC continues to monitor and follow guidance from public health officials and state and local government on mitigating and addressing exposure to COVID-19. The State of New Mexico and New Mexico Higher Education Department recently announced they will no longer require the reporting of COVID-19 cases amongst student, staff, and faculty who are on campus via the Rapid Response Submission Portal.
Our college continues to take the transmission and threat of infectious diseases seriously and we remain committed to keeping our community as safe as possible. Please note the following:
- The college no longer requires reporting of COVID-19 positive cases to SFCC’s Contact Tracing Team.
- However, it is very important we continue keep each other safe and follow health and safety best practices. The college continues to follow guidelines from the CDC Quarantine and Isolation Calculator, which details the following:
- You should isolate from others when you have COVID-19.
- You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results.
- Ending isolation is detailed on the CDC’s Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 webpage – “Ending Isolation”.
- Positive or suspected positive individuals should coordinate closely with supervisors to make appropriate accommodations, as well as reporting for absences using regular sick leave.
- If you are out of sick leave and contracted COVID-19, please contact the Office for Human Resources to determine if other options are available to you.
- The college custodial staff continues its rigorous cleaning and disinfecting protocols, which includes a campus-wide daily schedule, with emphasis on bathrooms, and higher traffic and enclosed spaces.
- Additionally, Facilities and Operations staff have made significant improvements to college ventilation and filtration systems and those systems are up and running.
The College will continue to follow best practices, community levels, and infectious disease developments.
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.
Message about preferred names
Dear Faculty,
While the college has always supported our students, we now have another technological opportunity to provide an empowering, safe, and nondiscriminatory educational and work environment. Beginning on Monday February 6, students will be able update their preferred name in Self Service Banner (SSB9).
The student’s legal name will be on your class roster and their preferred name, if applicable, will appear in parenthesis. For example, Gonzales, Bernadette (Charmaine). For legal purposes, the student’s legal name will still appear on all formal documents such as Financial Aid information, 1098-T’s and transcripts.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
With kind regards,
Bernadette Gonzales. MA Ed. (she, her, hers)
Registrar |Office of the Registrar
505-428-1881 | Bernadette.gonzales@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
Need food? Campus Cupboard welcomes all
The Campus Cupboard (Room LL302E) in-person shopping hours are:
Mondays: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursdays: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
If you cannot visit during the current open hours listed or are not
comfortable with in-person shopping, check out Bookings for more options. To access Bookings, log in to MySFCC, look under Schedule an Appointment, and click on the pink button labeled Campus Cupboard (Online). You can access the reservation and delivery option 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome to visit the Campus Cupboard weekly for free groceries and other household items that may be available. Personal hygiene (menstrual) products are available from Free Flow NM.
Contact cupboard@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1775 for more information.
Visit Campus Cupboard for more information.
Campus Cupboard is supported by SFCC Foundation.
11/10/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “Editor’s Note: Young Talent” about Regional High School and Middle School Art Show at SFCC Visual Arts Gallery, as well as the full page photo of one of the winning entries: “Final Frame: Slowsundown by Ellie Angel”
11/10/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Out There! The plot thickens” Story about Austin Eichelberger’s online reading with SFCC Library.
11/2/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC To Host Annual Holiday Arts And Crafts Fair And IAIA Holiday Art Market Saturday Dec. 9”
10/27/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Community College Announces Information Sessions About Accelerated Medical Assistant Program”
10/21/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “MY VIEW BECKY ROWLEY – SFCC bonds will support community’s future”
10/18/2023, Santa Fe Reporter, “3 Questions With Chef Milton Villarrubia”
10/18/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Richards Avenue near Santa Fe Community College set to reopen Friday”
10/18/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Data shows varied voting records for local election candidates”
10/17/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Higher Education Dept. Recommends $307.5M For Campus Improvement Projects Statewide Including $5.6M To UNM-LA”
10/17/2023, Santa Fe Reporter, “Morning Word!HED proposes $307 million in school improvements.”
10/10/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe school board, community college board candidates say public input important”
09/16/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, MY VIEW ROBERT MARTIN – Celebrate at IAIA/SFCC open house this week
09/12/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “OUR VIEW- SFCC’s aquaponics program gets moment to shine”
09/06/23, Santa Fe Reporter, “Tech Pathways: Community orgs work with public education to bring students digital opportunities through Apple Community Education Initiative”
09/03/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Water matters: Local honorees of the Alliance for Water Efficiency”
08/31/23, KRQE-TV, “Santa Fe Community College Main Campus closed for water repair”
08/31/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe Community College expects to reopen Tuesday if water issue is fixed”
08/30/23, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Main Campus To Remain Closed Thursday Due To Low Water Pressure”
08/30/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC to stay closed Thursday due to water pressure problem“
08/29/23, Santa Fe Reporter, “Ballot Building: Aug. 29 marked Candidate Filing Day”
08/29/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Candidate filing day draws 11 hopefuls for City Council, 5 for school board”
08/26/23, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Literary Review Reading Thursday Oct. 19”
08/25/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “Out There, LISTEN & LEARN, Different trail in Santa Fe”
08/21/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “NMSurf brings wireless service to SFCC neighborhoods”
08/19/23, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Proposed south side development includes cemetery”
08/16/2023, Santa Fe Reporter, “Early Learning Core: New Mexico targeted early childhood education as a solution to learning gaps. How far can it go?”
08/16/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC And IAIA Invite Community To Open Houses Sept. 21”
08/01/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe’s planned purchase of land for Richards Ave. from Game Commission back on”
08/03/2023, Albuquerque Journal, “$6.4M grant for job development benefits rural NM” From the story, ” Santa Fe Community College is identified as the “backbone” institution in the health care sector.”