Campus Weekly

Attend voter forums to hear from City Council candidates and SFCC governing board candidates

The Santa Fe League of Women Voters will present a series of free candidate forums to inform voters about the candidates in the upcoming Santa Fe Nov. 7 election. Two of the forums are at SFCC. The Oct. 5 forum is at Santa Fe Prep.

Here is the schedule:

During the Oct. 10 forum hear from the two candidates, Lorenzo Dominguez and Lina Germann, who are seeking a position on the SFCC governing board.

The Santa Fe Reporter writer Mo Charnot profiled the two candidates in the Sept. 14 story, “Two Seek SFCC Board Seat: Challengers vie to increase engagement, expand programs at community college.” The two are vying for an open position. Board members serve six-year terms. From that story: The open position is currently held by board Chair George Gamble, who tells SFR he decided not to run again because he believes the body “needs new ideas, new passions, new DNA every once in a while” and that it is “time for some new perspectives.”

The League of Women Voters ask everyone to RSVP here to attend in-person or to watch livestream sessions. To get the latest news from the forums and livestream options, check The Santa Fe New Mexican web site: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/

Important Dates for Upcoming Election
Absentee Voting Begins Oct. 10
Download an absentee ballot application – HERE
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Early Voting Oct 10 – Nov 4
Vote in person at the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office, 100 Catron St. in Santa Fe, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Nov. 4. The office is open Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and on one Saturday, Nov. 4 only from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Other early voting locations open beginning Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 am-7pm Tuesday through Friday.
Please Note: SFCC will be an Early Voting location.
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Election Day: Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023
Vote in person at a number of locations from 7a.m. – 7 p.m. on Election Day.
– See all locations 

Important: Don’t forget to vote on the SFCC bond!

Visit https://www.votesfcc.com/ to learn more details about the SFCC bond.

The SFCC local bond is not about creating new spaces. Instead, it is about reimagining, renewing and rehabilitating our existing spaces to more efficiently serve our students and the community. The goal is to create a more streamlined, safe and enjoyable experience for everyone on campus. Bond funding would also help us upgrade technology to deliver high-quality education in classroom, workshop and lab settings as well as remotely.

​Bond allocations focus on the areas of greatest need identified in the SFCC Master Plan.

The facilities and technology upgrades are intended to develop a framework for our projected needs and growth over the next 10 years. SFCC is using available capacity to issue new bonds because it has paid off prior bonds. The debt service is remaining the same. The 2023 Bond would NOT increase property tax rates and would actually slightly decrease property tax rates.

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U.S. Dept. of Ed officials praise SFCC’s leading work in higher ed

U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal and Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Amy Lloyd visited SFCC, as well as Navajo Technical University and Diné College on Monday, Sept. 25.

“New Mexico is at the vanguard of how we as a nation can make college affordable and what is possible when higher education isn’t priced out of students’ reach. New Mexico is really ahead of the curve when it comes to some of the challenges facing students today, and the incredible investments are paying off in helping students earn credentials and get jobs,” Under Secretary Kvaal said.  

“New Mexico is an exemplar for free college programs that equitably increase opportunity for people to pursue postsecondary credentials, which is one of the many reasons why we’re here,” said Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Amy Loyd. “Community colleges like Santa Fe Community College, my alma mater, help students develop a college identity while being responsive to both student and industry needs.”

From the beginning of her administration, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has made college access and affordability a priority. New Mexico passed the Opportunity Scholarship Act in 2022, creating the nation’s most inclusive tuition-free college program, which has since benefited 36,000 New Mexicans, the majority of whom are first-generation college students and students of color. The state has also more than doubled the number of working health care professionals and teachers receiving debt relief through state-funded student loan repayment programs.   

The U.S. Department of Education under the Biden-Harris Administration continues to prioritize support for Minority Serving Institutions and addressing the student debt crisis, particularly as U.S. Supreme Court decisions struck down the nearly 50-year precedent of race-conscious admissions in higher education and stopped the administration’s student debt relief program earlier this year.  

All 29 public colleges and universities in New Mexico enroll enough Hispanic and Native American students to qualify for the federal designation of Minority Serving Institutions, including four tribal colleges, 24 Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and four Native American Nontribal Serving Institutions (NANTSIs). New Mexico also graduates a higher proportion of Hispanic students than any other state.  

“In a moment where college access and affordability are being called into question on a national level, I am proud that New Mexico is leading through example by implementing the country’s most progressive tuition-free college program, dramatically expanding student debt relief, and increasing supports for a wide array of students,” said Acting Higher Education Secretary Patricia Trujillo, Ph.D. “We are honored that the U.S. Department of Education recognizes New Mexico as a state that believes in the power of higher education, and we will continue to do whatever it takes to make it possible for historically underserved students to not only come through the doors to college but also walk across the stage on graduation day.”  

At SFCC, officials learned about how first-generation, parenting students, and other non-traditional students are being helped through the college’s many student support programs. At least one in every three SFCC students are also parents of young children and are eligible for on-campus childcare through the college’s Early Childhood Center of Excellence. SFCC also serves a high proportion of undocumented and DACA students, many of whom have grown up in the Santa Fe area.  

“I’m proud of our students, who shared their compelling stories with Under Secretary Kvaal and Assistant Secretary Loyd during their visit to the college,” said SFCC President Becky K. Rowley, Ph.D. “Under Secretary Kvaal was clearly invested in what the students had to say, while SFCC alumna Assistant Secretary Loyd connected with the students’ experiences and challenges. The conversation is sure to have provided informed and thoughtful feedback for our U.S. Department of Education officials to consider.”

See many more images of the dignitaries’ visit and campus tour on SFCCNM Facebook.

Encourage students to attend Hispanic Heritage Month event 12:15 -1:45 p.m. Wed. in Jemez Rooms

Please participate in the Hispanic Heritage Month event from 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the Jemez Rooms. Invite and encourage your students to attend this event sponsored by Student Activities.

Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 to October 15. For resources and information visit: National Hispanic American Heritage Month 2023 (hispanicheritagemonth.gov).

Nursing Association Club will host a Vitalant Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13

SFCC’s Nursing Association Club will host a Vitalant Blood Drive. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 in the SFCC Board Room 223, 6401 Richards Ave. Please bring your photo ID.  Please schedule your appointment at https://bit.ly/SFCCBloodDrive101323. 505-428-1000.

HR offers flu vaccine clinic from 10:30 to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 in Campus Center

SFCC’s Human Resources Office will offer a free flu vaccine clinic with Albertson’s Pharmacy on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SFCC Campus Center. All shots are free to insured recipients. All ages: Senior flu shot also available. Please bring your insurance card with Bin, ID, Group, and PCN numbers. Albertson’s Pharmacy will give a 10 percent discount on groceries to current Albertson’s Reward Card Members. Free event, first-come, first-served (no reservations required). For information, call 505-428-1228.

Michael Stewart to present ‘The Gift of Climate Change’ at noon on Oct. 10 and at 5 p.m. Oct. 12 in Lecture Hall

Michael Stewart will present “The Gift of Climate Change” in the Lecture Hall at the following times:

• Tuesday, October 10 from noon-1:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 12 from 5-6:30 p.m.

The Gift of Climate Change

Lecture Description: Heroic commitment and brilliance around the world are spawning and spreading solutions to the greatest challenge humans have ever faced. For now the tide is still moving against us, but we are going to stop climate change. Come learn about some of the breakthroughs sparking inspiration and hope as we come together to protect the life of our miraculous home, planet Earth. Lend a hand, and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with making a difference. We are on the leading edge of a Global Renaissance of creativity, brave commitment, and renewal.

A presentation by Michael Stewart, the founder of LightHawk whose unique work to protect and restore the natural environment has been honored by the governments of Costa Rica, Belize and British Columbia. Michael has initiated and led successful campaigns to protect threatened forests, clean up toxic air pollution and establish protected nature reserves. Accounts of his work have been published in Time magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian and more.

The Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment is the sponsor of these talks.

Free Covid and flu shots available 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30 in Jemez Rooms

You and the public will have the opportunity to get a free Covid or flu shot.

COVID and Flu Vaccination Clinic
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30
Jemez Rooms

No preregistration required. Please bring your insurance card. There will be a zero co-pay for recipients. While an insurance card is preferred, everyone is eligible. No one will be turned away.

Details on flu shot: The regular strength flu shots will be available for everyone aged 6 months and older. There will also be high dose flu shots that are recommended for ages 65 years and older available (commonly called the senior flu shot).

Details on Covid vaccine: The Covid vaccine will be Moderna brand. Moderna produces a 25mcg single dose vial for ages 6 months to 11 years old. They also manufacture a 50mcg prefilled syringe for everyone aged 12 years and older. The new monovalent COVID vaccine is targeting the XBB1.5 variant.

This clinic is first-come, first served. The vaccinations are being brought to the college by Best Buy Drugs, an independent pharmacy in Albuquerque that has been locally owned for more than 60 years.

When inviting your friends and family members, please remind them about the construction road closure at Richards and Dinosaur Trail. Suggest alternate routes via Rabbit Road or through Rancho Viejo to Avenida del Sur.

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.

SFCC had fun at inaugural RUN SANTA FE 5K!

Thank you to Recruitment Coordinator Daniela Gurule from the Office of Recruitment and Student Engagement for sharing these awesome photos of the winners celebrating at the Oct. 1 inaugural RUN SANTA FE 5 K at SFCC! Congratulations to all who helped make this a successful event as well as those who participated! You’re all winners! Click on the images to see them larger.

Experience the Annular Solar Eclipse at SFCC October 13 & 14

SFCC’s informative eclipse events will begin on October 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon with “On the Cusp of the Eclipse” shows in the SFCC Planetarium and the Science on a Sphere Theater.

Eclipse viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on October 14, with the peak of the eclipse at 10:30 a.m. Viewing glasses and boxes will be provided. Those wishing to participate should congregate outside of the Health and Sciences Center.

In case of inclement weather, there will be shows in the Planetarium and Science on a Sphere Theater.

SFCC Library presents Genevieve Betts: Online Poetry Reading, “A New Kind of Tongue” at 6 p.m. Oct. 18

Pre-Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G8STY89

About the book: As a collection, Genevieve Betts’ “A New Kind of Tongue” includes poems that are sometimes quirky, sometimes lyrical, sometimes edgy, and sometimes humorous. Language—our understanding of it, its regionality, and its many intricacies—is a main theme rooted within the book’s strong sense of place. Between the East Coast, specifically Brooklyn, and the Southwest, specifically Santa Fe, comparisons are made, narratives are shared, and observations are acknowledged.

A series of centos is also braided throughout this collection that exclusively uses language from outside texts such as Haruki Murakami’s “Kafka On the Shore,” Tom Robbins’ “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues,” David Mitchell’s “Ghostwritten,” and Angela Carter’s short story “The Bloody Chamber.” Betts reshapes the language of these texts to speak her own voice through the voices of others. This voice and her lens takes a feminist perspective with subject matter that includes family, work, the political climate, and other aspects of life, revealing hidden truths alongside shared truths of these recently-lived experiences.

For more information, please contact Valerie Nye at the SFCC Library: valerie.nye@sfcc.edu 505-428-1506.

EdReady for student success in English

EdReady is a new application, now available on MySFCC as part of the multiple measures initiative. Many degree plans require completion of ENGL 1110. While there is no pre-requisite for ENGL 1110, students may choose to use EdReady if they are unsure of the English (ENGL) course to take to best support their success. Based on the results of their EdReady assessment, students might choose to enroll in a support lab for their class (ENGL 110L) or take ENGL 100 or another preparatory class before embarking on ENGL 1110.  Students might also choose to use the tools in EdReady to review material and prepare on their own before class begins.

EdReady keeps information private. It is only used when a student shares their results with an advisor or faculty member and requests guidance. That makes it a very low-risk and helpful tool for students.

Try it yourself by logging into MySFCC and clicking “EdReady English Assessment.”  After a self-assessment, EdReady will record your initial score and provide useful, easy-to-use study materials to help you improve. When you are ready to use your score to help you choose your English classes, you can have Ed Ready generate a report and email it to yourself and anyone you choose, like a professor or an advisor. The report contains both your initial score and the level you are at currently, based on your self-guided study.

If you have questions about using EdReady for English placement guidance, reach out to your Academic Advisor for more information.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15

Director of Student Engagement & Recruitment Marcos Maez reads Santa Fe County Proclamation with poet Olivia Romo

On Tuesday, September 12, SFCC Director of Student Engagement & Recruitment Marcos Maez had the honor and privilege of participating in the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners meeting and serve as one of the readers of the Santa Fe County Proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month. He read the proclamation with the poet and spoken word artist Olivia Romo.  

The introduction starts around the 10 minute and 45 second mark and the reading happens at the 13 minute and 48 second mark.

New Basic Literacy Tutor Training Thursday & Saturday

Do you have a passion for literacy and helping others? BECOME A BASIC LITERACY TUTOR TODAY! Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe’s New Basic Literacy Tutor Training prepares volunteers to tutor adults in Basic Literacy. Tutoring opportunities include reading, writing, computer, pre-HSE (high-school equivalency), communication, and math skills.

The next Basic Literacy Orientation and Training will be held on

Thursday, October 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.
and
Saturday, October 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pre-training and follow-up meetings are required. Learn more and fill out an application at https://lvsf.org/tutor-application-form/. For more information, please call 428-1353.

Exhibit of Ilse Bolle’s art continues through Oct. 11

SFCC’s Visual Arts Gallery opens the art exhibition, “Entwined: Memory, Experience, Serendipity” featuring the art of Ilse Bolle, with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. The public is welcome to attend the free reception with refreshments at the Visual Arts Gallery. The exhibition continues through Oct. 11.

Ilse Bolle’s fiber constructions are a fascinating combination of mixed media and sculpture. Bolle uses paper she makes by hand, twigs she harvests from the local landscape and waxed linen thread, which she uses to construct a simple, strong sculptural form. Found pieces of rusted metal, ubiquitous in the arroyos around Santa Fe, are then added to the composition. The juxtaposition of natural and man-made elements creates a remarkably earthy, stable beauty. At the same time, Bolle’s work maintains an aesthetic that captures and releases an emotional reaction.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “We’re pleased to showcase the creative work of Ilse Bolle. Her artwork invites the viewer to experience her clever artistic interplay of unconventional and traditional natural materials, which presents a refreshing illustration of conviviality and life.”

Ilse Bolle bio:

After immigrating from Germany in 1969, Ilse Bolle raised a family and continued her education at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. She achieved a BS Ed. in Art Education in 1982 and a MA in Studio Art in 1987. For 26 years, Ilse taught art in the public schools while maintaining a working studio. After she retired from teaching, she and her late husband moved to Santa Fe where she concentrates on her art full-time.

Ilse’s work was chosen for the 8^th International Triennale of Tapestry in Lodz, Poland, and exhibited and collected by private and corporate collectors throughout the United States, Germany, Canada and Mexico.

Artist’s Statement:

“While growing up in rural Germany, I developed a special bond with nature. I loved creating with seedpods, tree bark, twigs, vines and grasses and, to this day, still gather most of the materials that I incorporate in my work.

Layers of handmade paper, with inclusions of textural elements, and knotted stick structures of willow and tamarisk are the bases for my fiber constructions. This process allows me to enclose space and explore the relationship between flat and curved surfaces. Process is very important to me, and I strive for simple, yet strong forms, always working with the natural color of the materials.

Paper and the process of making it has become an essential element in my work. The meshing and bonding of individual fibers create a strong yet pliable substance rich in texture. I enjoy slight, tactile imperfections and often emphasize them for their organic beauty.

Found objects in the form of rusted metal find their way into my work. I value the past and its remains, for they provide insight and context to the present and connections to the future.”

The SFCC Visual Arts Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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.

Open House a success, share your feedback

SFCC for the second year partnered with the Institute of American Indian Arts for open houses on both campus. Both institutions got great feedback from visitors.

James Wysong, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and the School of Art and Design shared this message in a Sept. 22 email:

To everyone who made our Second Annual Joint SFCC – IAIA Open House such a huge success – THANK YOU!

Our best estimate is that we had more than 600 attendees! High school students, members of the community, and invited guests were all treated to a true showcase of what SFCC has to offer. The two most common comments that I heard from our guests were, “what a wonderful facility you have” and “the faculty and staff here are so friendly.” These comments were closely followed by people expressing their surprise that we had such an amazing variety of programs and educational opportunities to offer.

I always cringe when I hear people say, “SFCC is Santa Fe’s best kept secret.” Well, the secret is out. Yesterday, thanks to everyone’s efforts, we made a great deal of progress in introducing folks to their community college!

Now, we begin our planning for next year’s event! While things are still fresh in your mind, please share with your dean, associate dean, or director, any suggestions that you have to improve things for next time. I will follow up with them to get your suggestions to my planning team. Speaking of our team, I want to extend a special thanks to the “MVP” of this amazing team effort, Linda Cassel. Her work in getting this event organized was simply fantastic! Thanks, Linda!

Again, thanks everyone for making this event a success!

James (Jim) Wysong, Ed.D.

Thank you to Ben Lauer, SFCC Digital Marketing & Recruitment Specialist, for sharing these terrific photos. See many more on SFCC’s Facebook Open House Photo Album.

Stay alert; Closures on Dinosaur Trail and Richards Ave.

SFCC realizes how disruptive the construction of the NE/SE Connector Project has been to everyone traveling to the college.

Keep in mind that these projects have many variables beyond the College’s control. The construction is ongoing. SFCC wants you to stay alert and stay safe. For your safety, please sign up for the County and SFCC Alert systems.

Sign up for County Emergency Alerts

For road updates, please sign up for the county emergency alerts at Alert Santa Fe.

Campus Closures

You can always find the latest about emergencies and weather alerts regarding campus closures in the top banner at sfcc.edu. If you did not receive the email alerts or text messages regarding the August closure, register (at the top green button) and update your information for the SFCC Alert system RAVE.

On Sept. 1, SFCC received this latest update from Santa Fe County:

NE/SE Connector Road(s)Project
Richards Ave. Closed from
Dinosaur Trail to Zinnia Lane;
Richards Ave. and Dinosaur Trail Closure

Santa Fe, NM – Beginning Monday, September 11, 2023, the contractor for Santa Fe County will begin construction of a roundabout at Richards Avenue, north of the Dinosaur Trail intersection for the NE/SE Connector Project. To safely accommodate the construction, it will be necessary to close a segment of Richards Avenue.

Richards Ave. will be closed immediately north of Dinosaur Trail extending north, to immediately south of Zinnia Lane (north of the I-25 southbound bridge). This closure will be in effect for up to 60 calendar days. During this time, Santa Fe County will provide detour and business access signage identifying alternative routes around the closure.

In advance of the temporary closure on September 11, please be aware, that beginning on September 5, earth work will be occurring in the area and flagging operations will be instituted. While a closure is unnecessary for this work, minor traffic delays may occur.

Motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists are advised to seek alternate routes and urged to allow additional time to accommodate the detours.

For additional information regarding this project, please visit www.sfcconnectors.com or contact Santa Fe County Public Works at (505) 992-3010.

Thank you for your patience, continued cooperation, and please use caution in the work zones.

Roof J renovations begin in mid-September

Roof renovations will begin over the Library, TV Studio, KSFR Radio Station and the East Wing. There will be some construction noise while the work is in progress.

For more information, contact Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations Assistant Director & Campus Planning at andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu or 505-930-9781

SANTA FE LITERARY REVIEW available; register for Oct. 19 reading

Free reading at 5 p.m. Oct. 19 in SFCC Visual Arts Gallery

Register at https://bit.ly/sflr2023

Complimentary copies of the SANTA FE LITERARY REVIEW (SFLR) are available for pickup at the Santa Fe Public Library branches, the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, and at the SFCC Library.

The public is invited to a free reading at the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19. Please register at https://bit.ly/sflr2023.

The SFLR editors wrote in this issue’s letter to the reader:

““There’s no hiding something that wants to be found,” writes Melissa Darcey Hall in her story, “Leave the Bone Buried.” Creation is like that: that which was hidden rises to the surface, manifesting in ways the artist might never have intended—or imagined. Once fashioned, a good myth takes on a life of its own, evolving over time through countless retellings. And for the writers and artists—the makers of myths—it’s so often the case that our message, our voice, finds us, and not the other way around […]

Through dozens of manifestations, the myth lies at this issue’s core, and with it, a celebration of every story wishing to be found.”

The SFLR is created each year by SFCC faculty, students, and alumnae. This year’s issue features work by contributors from SFCC, Santa Fe, and around the world, and also includes an interview with Amber McCrary, a Diné artist and the founder of Abalone Mountain Press.

The 2023 issue of the SFLR is available for viewing or download at https://bit.ly/sflronline. For a selection of writing and art, visit sfcc.edu/literary-review-issue/2023/. For more information about the publication or the event, contact SFLR Faculty Advisor Kate McCahill by email at sflr@sfcc.edu, or call 505-428-1903.

Road closure at Governor Miles and Richards, sign up for alerts

Governor Miles Road at Richards Avenue is closed as of Wednesday Aug. 23 for repairs. No estimate of when it will open. Seek alternative route. Future road construction announcements will be provided through Alert Santa Fe.

Sharing this observation: As you travel on Richards Avenue from Rodeo Road toward the college, the portion of Governor Miles that goes east is closed for maintenance. The section of Governor Miles that goes west is open.

Construction projects and timelines have been variable due to supply chain issues and staffing.

For any future road updates please sign up for Alert Santa Fe.

Genuine Foods Coffee Shop now open, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 needs to add staff to support the kitchen operation to open the cafeteria.

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

Follett Higher Education now operating bookstore; snacks have arrived!

The bookstore is now being operated by Follett Higher Education.

Bookstore hours:

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8:30 – 3 p.m. Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday

Visit the web page for the bookstore at https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/bookstore/

With more than 150 years of experience in the education industry, Follett is trusted by more than 1,000 campuses across the U.S and Canada to help drive student success and support the higher education journey. As the latest to join the Follett network, Santa Fe Community College will benefit from Follett’s unique industry perspective and expertise, giving students, faculty and staff, alumni, and the entire campus community a cohesive and engaging campus retail experience.

Follett Higher Education is an equal opportunity employer. If you know someone who’d like to work at the bookstore, please have them apply online at www.follett.com/careers.

Library Fall Hours

The SFCC Library hours for Fall semester are:

Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

You can contact the library online either via email at library@sfcc.edu or via chat on the SFCC Library homepage: https://www.sfcc.edu/library/

Accelerated Medical Assisting Program now accepting applications

Accredited specific education includes performing clinical and administrative procedures in settings such as physician’s offices, clinics and ambulatory settings. Course are sequenced to build skill level and prepare students for a career in the growing medical field.

The certificate is accelerated, eligible for financial aid, offered in both Fall and Spring semesters. It includes a practicum in a doctor’s office or hospital and National Certification tests. The certificate is embedded in the Medical Assisting Associate Degree.

Students must complete an application to start the acceptance process.

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Printmaking student Ruth Omlin has art exhibition opening on Sat.; continues until Dec. 31

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.

SFCC Celebrates National Student Parent Month

September is #NationalStudentParentMonth and we’re celebrating all the Student Parents at SFCC who tirelessly balance school, parenting, and working to get by.

Click here to see student parenting resources at SFCC: https://www.sfcc.edu/parenting-students/

Working Nation video features former SFCC student parent Lauren Ward

Many of SFCC’s students are balancing school, being a parent, and working to get by. The college has expanded resources and support for student parents. Check out this inspiring video of Lauren, a young mother who, to improve her life for her daughter, recommitted to her education at SFCC with the support of the Student Parent Success Program and many resources available for parents at SFCC. She is studying psychology and aspires to a career advocating for victims of domestic violence. With the support of her professors, and SFCC student services including the Student Parent Success Program and the TRIO Program, Lauren’s big dreams are coming true, including an opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an Ivy League College.

Spring registration begins Nov. 7 – meet with your advisor now to prepare

Current students should meet with their advisors to prepare for Spring registration, which will be here before you know it. In MySFCC, click on “Academic Advising (Online/In Person)” in the “Schedule an Appointment” section, or visit https://www.sfcc.edu/academic-advising/advising-appointments/ to find your advisor and book an appointment.

If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to enrollment-admissions@sfcc.edu.

Applications now open for Spring 2024 PILAS Paid Internship Program

PILAS offers SFCC students the opportunity to get PAID to be mentored! The PILAS Internship Program is open to SFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Have declared in an Associate Degree or Certificate program
• 18 years or older
• Have reliable transportation
• Willing to check and respond to SFCC email DAILY
• Maintain a GPA of C or better during the semester of the internship
• Agree to abide by the Professional Code of Conduct for the PILAS Internship Program

The January 24 PILAS Internship will run from January 22 through May 3, and will include 14 weeks of 10-20 hours per week of work. Interns will earn three credit hours toward their degree. The internship will be comprised of 120 paid internship hours, 3 in-person seminars, midterm and final papers, and evaluations from their mentor. Other important job-seeking skills will be covered, including resumes, mock interviews and more.

Students must complete an application and submit an essay to qualify for the program. Internships are limited, apply early for your best chance at placement. Deadline is December 15, 2023.

For more information, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/student-participation/, or contact Louise Majorey at 505-428-1684 or louise.majorey@sfcc.edu.

Save the date: Career and Transfer Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday , November 1

The SFCC Career and Transfer Fair will take place on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1 in the West Wing, Campus Center, and Jemez Rooms. Local businesses and 4-year transfer institutions will be on campus to share information with students and community members. Come to learn about local employers and transfer school options. Save the date and plan to join us on November 1!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Career Services by email career.services@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1406.

Student Parents – Apply for SF Leap for chance to receive $400/month-deadline extended to October 8

We are excited to share that the City of Santa Fe is sponsoring a second Mayors for a Guaranteed Income project for SFCC student parents and primary caregivers of children under 18 called SF LEAP. You may have already received emails or texts from the college about it. You can receive up to $400/month for a year, but you need to apply by October 8. Eligible applicants will be randomly selected by lottery. You are not required to have a social security number, but you do need to live within the City of Santa Fe, meet certain income criteria, and provide a few supporting documents. You can click here: City of Santa Fe (santafenm.gov) to verify if you live within the city limits.

You can learn more and apply at https://santafeleap.org/application/ (password for the application is SFLEAP). There are some videos you’ll need to watch and some documents you need to attach to your application, so don’t wait until the last minute to apply. Again, the deadline is 11:59 pm on October 8, so get your application in right away!

This opportunity is only open to currently enrolled SFCC students who are over 18 and parents or primary caregivers of a child under 18, so please don’t share this information outside of the college.

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.

Important dates for fall semester

Student Recruitment Ambassador needed

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.

Registration open for late-starting fall classes

Do you know someone who’s interested in taking classes at SFCC, but doesn’t know where to start? Encourage them to visit the Educational Pathways. Find classes at https://www.sfcc.edu/look-for-a-credit-class/.

Encourage your friends and family members to come to the college. Remind folks about the Opportunity Scholarship, as well as the Lottery Scholarship for recent high school graduates.

For information on applying and registering visit https://www.sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ For more information, please contact the Welcome and Advising Center, 505-428-1270, wac@sfcc.edu. 

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

Professional Development Day October 20 focuses on Roadmap to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging+ (DEIAB+)

Fall Professional Development Day will take place on October 20, online and on campus in the Jemez Rooms. This day will focus on a Roadmap to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging+ (DEIAB+).

Staff and Faculty are encouraged to attend the in-person sessions. The day will begin at 8 a.m. and will conclude at 3:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for those attending in person.

Please RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/EFsMdf1RTQ by Friday, October 13 so in-person meals can be planned based on attendance and dietary restrictions. For more information, please contact pdac@sfcc.edu.

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.

September Computer Updates

Effective Friday September 22, 2023 at 7 p.m. Microsoft Operating System and Office updates will be deployed. You will have until Friday October 6, 2023 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 428-1222.

Faculty Senate Officers elected for Fall 2023

Congratulations and welcome to the Fall 2023 Faculty Senate officers:

• Chair:  Jared Valdez, chair.facultysenate@sfcc.edu
• Vice-Chair:  Jerry Friedman, vicechair.facultysenate@sfcc.edu
• Secretary/Treasurer:  Dave Sicko, secretary.facultysenate@sfcc.edu
• Communications Officer:  Toni Coffman, communication.facultysenate@sfcc.edu
• Adjunct Representatives: adjunct.facultysenate@sfcc.edu Kha Rachel Mangini, Khaled Kassem, and Dennis Romero

SFCC STEM faculty – Free professional development opportunity

Another FREE professional development opportunity is here. October 9 through November 27, 2023 ESCALA Education is offering a course called CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING IN STEM IN HSIs (9 hours).

This STEM-focused conversation about teaching practices mini-course is facilitated by STEM faculty in HSIs and delves into the cultural disconnects Latinx students feel when developing STEM identities. Each of the six sessions introduces an evidence-based practice that will provide a more culturally responsive learning experience for Latinx students in STEM courses.

It is a completely asynchronous course and will be completed on your own time. Course fee ($1,800) is paid through Title V Grant. Adjunct faculty are eligible for a stipend of $288 with successful completion.

For more information contact Monika Bechtel at monika.bechtel@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1033.

Academic Referral Process

For those who are new or may benefit from a quick refresher, please don’t forget about our academic referral process. The academic referral form allows both faculty and academic advisors to support students in an intentional and comprehensive way – providing wrap around services to students who are struggling within the classroom.

If you have a student who is struggling in the classroom, please let the advising team know via the academic referral form. The sooner the advising team learns of your concern through the form, which requires campus VPN access, the better as it increases our chance of successfully intervening at a pivotal point in the student’s academic journey.

The electronic form is located on my.SFCC.edu

Click on SFCC Connect (Intranet)

Select Academic Referral 2023-2024, under Featured Links (Left Side of Page)

Referrals are routed instantaneously to an advisor. Advisors then reach out to their advisee via phone/email. They check in, explain the reason for their outreach, and determine how to best help based upon their dialogue with the student in addition to the information submitted within the referral. Depending upon the situation, advisors educate, provide holistic care, strategize with the student, make referrals to others on campus, etc. Once the concern is addressed, the advisor updates the referral status and enters their notes in the system, which will update the faculty member on the outcome of the referral. Faculty access this information by clicking into the referral response via the email confirmation of their submission (click show approval history and then show approval comments).

If you have any questions and/or concerns about this resource, please do not hesitate to reach out via phone at 505-428-1275 or by email at advisor@sfcc.edu.

Copy Center open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. in LL307

Enjoy 4 hours administrative leave; note rules and guidelines

President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., shared this message in an email on Aug. 21, 2023:

Dear Colleagues, It’s time to enjoy New Mexico’s fall events. I am authorizing four hours of administrative leave for full-time ‘regular, probationary, and term status’ employees (prorated for those employees working part-time). Use this time to participate in local community events or just to recharge. I know everyone has been working hard and I appreciate all you do.

A few rules:

1. You must take the hours between now and Monday, Nov. 13.
2. Administrative leave cannot be accumulated for use outside this time period and cannot be considered as work time for purposes of overtime compensation.
3. Supervisors are reminded to schedule this time off in a way that does not negatively impact services.
4. See Policy 4-35 Leave.

As always, please consult with your supervisor to coordinate your time off. If you have any questions about your leave, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Thank you.

Becky Rowley, Ph.D.

President

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‘Addressing ChatGPT in Your Course Syllabus and Policy’ video available

Check out the latest SFCC Library presentation led by Reference and Instruction Librarian Sarah Hood. The presentation and discussion was during Convocation on Aug. 18 regarding “Addressing ChatGPT in Your Syllabus and Policies.”

CHESS Connection Newsletter – September 2023

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

This newsletter contains information on role-based training, a tip sheet for creating receipts, more on reporting, and upcoming benefits open enrollment.

Read CHESS Connection

Fall Online Teaching and Learning training opportunities

The office of Online Teaching and Learning (OTL) encourages faculty members to improve their online teaching skills with Title V supported trainings. Contact Michelle Rentería at michelle.renteria@sfcc.edu to register or for more information. Visit https://www.qualitymatters.org/PD-schedule for the full Quality Matters schedule of classes. 

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.

August WOW – Gilbert Leyba

Congratulations to Gilbert Leyba

August 2023 WOW Award winner Gilbert Leyba

Nominated by Candice Mirabal
“This employee has gone above and beyond in his janitorial duties ever since he was assigned to the HEC. He helped me, as a disabled worker, move equipment and organize it so it could be easily located. He also helped an instructor pack heavy equipment into her car when she was going to teach an off-site class all while maintaining his daily duties. His eagerness to help made the department more cost efficient as we all knew Gilbert was willing to help without complaint. If I bring something from the mail room, he will meet me at my car to help with lifting which also helps general services. The Director Janet Kerley, and the Dean Kris Swedin, all want to acknowledge Gilbert and thank him for his continued help at the HEC.”

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.

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!

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SFCC hosted third Battle Under the Hood at Capital High

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SFCC hosted the third annual “Battle Under the Hood” challenge at Capital High on Wednesday where four competing teams diagnose problems with four vehicles. A 1999 Porsche Carrara and a Slingshot were also showcased.

Thank you to Eloisa Sanchez, CHS Gear-Up Coordinator, Julia Furry, Head of Automotive Technologies, and instructors, Allen Mirabal, Adam Griego and Skip Saurman. Our partners at Honda Subaru and Capitol Ford provided the vehicles and shared their expertise.

Congratulations to Adam Griego’s all girls’ team who won 1st place with the most thorough diagnostics report! Thank you to Dual Credit Specialist Niki McKay for sharing these photographs.

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Ongoing news and events

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.

CE partners with Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado; opens Fall registration

Santa Fe Community College’s Continuing Education announces a partnership with the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado in Tesuque. Registration for classes at the resort property is now open along with more than 150 offerings in SFCC’s Fall Continuing Education Schedule now available online. Print copies are available 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 available in-person and online for personal enrichment or to develop professional skills.

SFCC Director of Continuing Education Nicholas “Nick” Wernicki said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado to offer some of our most popular classes on the Four Seasons property. These classes will offer a chance for personal enrichment in a magnificent setting. Attendees can enjoy the Ancient Sky-Watchers class accompanied by the Four Seasons signature S’mores and hot-cocoa. We invite the community to join Professor Steve Martinez for an afternoon of 19th Century New Mexico history or popular art instructor Michael Long for an outdoor art experience both offered at the Four Seasons property with a mouthwatering lunch at the seasonally inspired Terra Restaurant included.”

Bixente Pery, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado added, “Four Seasons is excited to partner with Santa Fe Community College to welcome people to experience the ambiance and cuisine of Rancho Encantado while enjoying superb lectures offered by talented instructor.” Bar and Restaurant General Manager Faith Shroeder said, “We are proud to share our signature restaurant with the community, featuring the flavors of northern New Mexican cuisine with global influences, all with sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.”

Read about the full selection of classes in the press release.

Following the Manito Trail exhibit continues through Oct. 15

Santa Fe Community College hosted an opening reception for the traveling exhibition Following the Manito Trail from the Millicent Rogers Museum on Aug. 26. The exhibition continues in the Main Hallway through October 15.

SFCC’s Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “We’re so pleased to be able to share the rich cultural history shared in the Following the Manito Trail exhibition so well-prepared by the curators at the Millicent Rogers Museum on our campus. It’s an enlightening exhibition that will also touch the hearts of so many Hispanic families from northern New Mexico.”

The Millicent Rogers Museum shares this about the exhibition:

“Following the Manito Trail is a cultural heritage exhibition that shares the migration experiences, creative practices, and largely untold stories of Manito (Hispanic New Mexican) families from Taos County and its surrounding area. These families carried their culture with them through their migrations to other states for seasonal and permanent work during the 19th and 20th centuries. These migrations represent Manito family values in surviving, even if it meant leaving the homes they cherished.”

Their contributions significantly impacted the American West through their labor in sheepherding, coal mining, railroad construction, and the sugar beet fields. Wherever they went, they never forgot their roots in New Mexico, and they shaped their new homes in other states to preserve and adapt their cultural traditions that they brought with them. For some families, the following generations stayed in their diaspora homes, and, for others, they returned to New Mexico. Through their descendants, Manito families carry on the legacy of shaping the northern New Mexico cultural landscape through professions in medicine, the humanities, the arts, linguistics, and agriculture.”

The exhibition highlights Manito family histories; the significance of storytelling, agricultural, poetic, religious and culinary practices to Manito families.

Stop by any time during SFCC campus open hours. Read more about The Manito Trail.

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

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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.

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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.

SFCC ChatGPT conversation

Part 1: ChatGPT’s Implications for Higher Ed

This session includes a demo of how ChatGPT works, implications for higher education and how other colleges and universities are responding. This session was led by SFCC librarians.

See ChatGPT information and resources: https://libraryhelp.sfcc.edu/Chat-GPT.

Part 2: How do you spell the future with AI

See this video of the latest presentation from the SFCC Library – How do you spell the future with AI. This was the conversation from April 27.

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

Free STEM Kits at SFCC Library

The kits are made available to the SFCC community through the Santa Fe Children’s Museum. Kits are available during the library’s regular hours. For more information contact: valerie.nye@sfcc.edu

Greenhouse STEM Kits
The very popular and free Greenhouse STEM Kits are available once again for kids ages 4-7. All materials are included in the kits courtesy of the Santa Fe Children’s Museum.

Come by the library to pick up a kit to use and explore growing plants from seeds with your kids! Kits are available during the library’s regular hours.

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

Balancing Robot STEM Kits at SFCC Library

Come by the SFCC library to pick up a kit to use to explore balance with your kids!  Kits are available during the library’s regular hours.

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

Solar System Bracelets

Solar System Bracelet STEM kits are available for kids ages 4-7 at the SFCC library. Instructions are in English and Spanish and all materials are included in the kits.

Come by the SFCC library to pick up a kit to use to explore the solar system with your kids!

Name Rockets!

Available at the SFCC Library

Free Name Rocket 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.

Come by the library to pick up a kit to use and explore shapes & rockets with your kids! Kits are available during the library’s regular hours.

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

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.

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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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.”

07/28/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “City approves agreement with Midtown Santa Fe Productions for film studio expansion“

07/31/2023, KOB-TV, “Santa Fe approves plan to expand film studio”

07/27/2023, Rio Grande Sun, “Santa Fe Community College offers coding and creativity opportunities with support from Apple”

07/26/2023, Santa Fe Reporter Best of Santa Fe 2023 – Health Services.  First: Best Small Gym, Second: Fitness Classes.

07/24/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican “Smartboard “- SFCC partners with Four Seasons Rancho Encantado”

07/24/2023, The Paper, “Apple helps Santa Fe, Native students expand digital skills”

07/18/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Community College Offers Coding & Creativity Opportunities With Support From Apple”

07/17/2023, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Hosts Reception For ‘Following The Manito Trail’ Exhibition From Millicent Rogers Museum Aug. 26”

07/13/2023, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC student parent working to make sure others are represented”

07/09/2023, Albuquerque Journal, “In the Studio: Jennifer Lynch”