tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65176368650295247232024-03-17T21:00:35.282-06:00Official SLCC BlogSalt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college, educating and training Utah’s most diverse student body in eight areas of study at nine locations and online. The majority of SLCC graduates transfer to four-year institutions and thousands more are trained in direct-to-workforce programs.Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.comBlogger2164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-49467925108531006192024-03-13T12:50:00.000-06:002024-03-13T12:50:24.300-06:00The Unifying Power of Our Stories<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqnI2cO5zYTmvi7OBxtZMkoyCIIa9o9w1rFZD-WQLEiUvP9OMtGNrOrP-45qghmQLXNg33RIybd3TnfIT5UB196DtlkUAaE96oowjWD21YjHg0RHyr185uYg4u7zMxC4B4k6dQtS1ESA0Abk1lQm9Ua9afEEW49dsQgfXNbMljXCZvAOrhUgxGYoCWaI/s359/PastedGraphic-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Two side by side pictures. The one on the left is a black and white photo of a young Korean girl in traditional clothes. The one on the right is Sara Jones wearing traditional Korean clothing." border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="359" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqnI2cO5zYTmvi7OBxtZMkoyCIIa9o9w1rFZD-WQLEiUvP9OMtGNrOrP-45qghmQLXNg33RIybd3TnfIT5UB196DtlkUAaE96oowjWD21YjHg0RHyr185uYg4u7zMxC4B4k6dQtS1ESA0Abk1lQm9Ua9afEEW49dsQgfXNbMljXCZvAOrhUgxGYoCWaI/w640-h640/PastedGraphic-1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />At times, the world can seem divided. With so many different voices and opinions vying for attention, it can be easy to retreat into our echo chambers and only listen to those who agree with us. However, there is a powerful tool that can help bridge divides and encourage understanding: storytelling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The People and Workplace Culture Community Dialogue Series: The Unifying Power of Our Stories is an upcoming event that aims to showcase the importance of storytelling in bringing people together. At the Oak Room Student Center on the Taylorsville Campus on Monday, March 18, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., this event will feature a presentation by Sara Jones, CEO of InclusionPro®.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sara knows all about the power of storytelling. In 2018, she found her birth family in South Korea after 42 years, thanks to a mysterious tatto<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kjN1PnEGhA" target="_blank">o. This moving chapter of her life has been shared on the global TED platform, touching over 2 million hearts and minds on the emotional complexity of transracial adoption.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The event will start with a lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by Jones' presentation from noon to 12:45 p.m. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session from 12:45 to 1 p.m. This workshop is open to all staff, students, and faculty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The dialogue will allow us to hear from an accomplished leader and reflect on our stories and the bridges we can build toward a less divisive world. "The human need for belonging exists within all of us," says Sara. She believes that by sharing our stories and listening to other’s stories, we can find common ground and work toward a more united future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Please mark your calendars for March 18 and join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking event celebrating the power of storytelling. Together, we can build bridges and positively impact the world around us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Registration:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Employees go to the <a href="https://my.slcc.edu/Welcome/" target="_blank">MySLCC</a> Employee Training Portal, search under “Staff Development" and look for code CH45. Adjunct faculty are compensated hourly for attending.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Students should register in <a href="https://cglink.me/2gn/r2258219" target="_blank">Campus Groups</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This presentation will be recorded and posted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Program Schedule:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">11:30 a.m. - noon – Lunch </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">noon - 12:45 p.m. – presentation* </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">12:45 - 1 p.m. – Q&A</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Sara Jones Bio:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Speaker Bio: Sara Jones is a foremost voice in inclusive leadership, known for her impactful talks on high-performing teams, maximizing individual strengths, and shaping authentic leadership narratives. As CEO of InclusionPro® and a renowned thought leader on inclusion, Jones is a frequent keynote and distinguished speaker to audiences of all sizes. Jones has been featured by TED, NPR and other international media. Her ability to engage with audiences of all backgrounds is evidenced by her high-profile features, including a TED talk on the emotional intricacies of international adoption, at go.ted.com/sarajones, which has garnered over 2 million views.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">At InclusionPro, Sara’s expert team crafts transformative global strategies, with a focus on team performance and unity. Her approach is human-centered, emphasizing organizational alignment and the personal growth of leaders and teams. Her expertise also extends to coaching seasoned executives and nurturing emerging public speakers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With an illustrious career spanning 25 years, Sara's journey from patent attorney to visionary CEO encapsulates a diverse expertise in business, technology, legal strategy, and content creation. Sara's executive journey includes her role as CEO of ApplicantPro, a human resources technology company, and VP of Strategic Development at Patent Law Works in Silicon Valley. She has led business and product development at School Improvement Network, an educational technology company. She started her career as a patent attorney, and became a partner at Workman Nydegger.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jones serves on the Utah State Workforce Development Board (Utah governor and legislature appointed) and Nat’l Assn of Corporate Directors Utah Chapter Board. In 2007, Sara co-founded Women Tech Council (WTC) a national organization focusing on the economic impact of women in the technology sector. She has served on the Board of Trustees for Intermountain Healthcare Salt Lake Valley Hospitals Board. Jones’ recognitions include the Kirk R. Englehardt Business Ethics Award from Utah Valley University (2024), Distinguished Alumni University of Utah (2021), and Utah Business Magazine CEO of the Year (2019). Jones has a J.D. from BYU Law School and a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Utah.</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><p></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-24911868731978800332024-03-12T16:11:00.000-06:002024-03-12T16:11:05.602-06:00A Pep Talk on Life and Motivation: Gold Medalist Erin Jackson Will Speak to New Graduates at SLCC 2024 Commencement <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthFiT90V6JtolkQQq9-guFr2kBFXawO4qHMZJMnuNbzGjC94VNPyJg9MZ8FOSw0Pxs5eoHdrW-B_TYDc7IHFCWbuVl5SFLWRys1dRYGxUJ0RiYYatpgDC8jiQt2-rFSoMezNsLmdoZpSfh6cVIYkdcIvtRVkibKU_N9sReBH0y0NTHFnHefmEQxeAYaI/s640/Erin%20Jackson%20PR%20image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthFiT90V6JtolkQQq9-guFr2kBFXawO4qHMZJMnuNbzGjC94VNPyJg9MZ8FOSw0Pxs5eoHdrW-B_TYDc7IHFCWbuVl5SFLWRys1dRYGxUJ0RiYYatpgDC8jiQt2-rFSoMezNsLmdoZpSfh6cVIYkdcIvtRVkibKU_N9sReBH0y0NTHFnHefmEQxeAYaI/w640-h428/Erin%20Jackson%20PR%20image.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.7px;">Winter Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson will motivate new graduates at Salt Lake Community College’s upcoming 2024 Commencement on Friday, May 3, at the Maverick Center. As the commencement speaker, Jackson will share where her own grit, motivation and perspective on failure come from, ultimately resulting in becoming the best female 500-meter speedskater in the world. </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Her 2022 Olympic win in speedskating also made her the first Black woman to win a Winter Olympic gold medal in an individual sport and </span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; color: #18191a; font-kerning: none;">the first American woman to win an Olympic speed skating gold since 2002. </span><span class="s3" style="background-color: white; color: #18191a; font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Jackson grew up in Ocala, Florida competing, and winning, as an inline speed skater when she decided to transition to speedskating on ice at 24 years old. With only four months of experience speedskating, she qualified for the 2018 Winter Olympics. </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #18191a; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s4" style="color: black; font-kerning: none;">Jackson’s penchant for challenges took her to the South Island of New Zealand last year, where she was a contestant on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Forces:_World%27s_Toughest_Test"><span class="s5" style="color: #386573; font-kerning: none;">Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test</span></a></span><span class="s5" style="color: #386573; font-kerning: none; text-decoration-line: underline;">, </span><span class="s4" style="color: black; font-kerning: none;">a </span><span class="s6" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;">reality quasi-military training television series that pits contestants against harsh environments. “I found out I was tougher than I thought, and I was surprised that I was willing to attempt all the things that scared me,” says Jackson, who was one of only 3 out of 14 contestants who finished. Her strengths were in the physical tests, where Jackson says she went into training mode and treated it “like another day at work.”</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s6" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;"><b>Destined to be A Life-Long Nerd</b></span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> <br /></span><span class="s6" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;">Some of the new graduates at commencement might also be Jackson’s classmates. While competing around the world, Jackson has been attending SLCC, where she has earned an associate’s degree in computer science and is working on several other associate’s degrees. She already earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida's College of Engineering, where she graduated cum laude. </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s6" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;">“I’m doing it backwards; going to four-year college first than a community college,” says Jackson. She loves learning and was raised to always prioritize education. “I guess I’m destined to be a life-long nerd,” she says. Ultimately, Jackson wants to work in the biomechanics field, possibly perfecting prosthetics for paralympic athletes and others. </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Jackson is one of 14 U.S. speedskaters who attend the College as part of a partnership between SLCC and U.S Speedskating, where athletes can attend college tuition free while also pursuing their athletic dreams. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Commencement will be held at the Maverick Center on Friday, May 3 at 9:30 a.m.</span></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-35328982907196697842024-03-12T12:18:00.000-06:002024-03-12T12:18:08.844-06:00Ceremonial First Pitch Marks New Era Of The Cate Baseball Field <p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdbhfZxwoIxs9fz0rw2HDBST1umL3NzWKyamvfSAQJf5f5t6YAtI9ML8B_yVQhbK8Z-tb65tZBGzxp2oYlexKkP3apzNU19-N-ZIyA6JMsq89I8P4bE7kjDzlGVOArvfcjWBlMlOky1KY82nvwP78Y_iwNRUNSbOLsRg4y7zvk23Off7RYPS0rdVF5oU/s640/_DSC8626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="SLCC First Pitch Line on the Recently Renovated Baseball Stadium" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="640" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdbhfZxwoIxs9fz0rw2HDBST1umL3NzWKyamvfSAQJf5f5t6YAtI9ML8B_yVQhbK8Z-tb65tZBGzxp2oYlexKkP3apzNU19-N-ZIyA6JMsq89I8P4bE7kjDzlGVOArvfcjWBlMlOky1KY82nvwP78Y_iwNRUNSbOLsRg4y7zvk23Off7RYPS0rdVF5oU/w640-h512/_DSC8626.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SLCC's First Pitch Line on Newley Renovated Stadium Included SLCC President, Facilities Department Construction and Architect Company</span>.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The longest first pitch in West Jordan was marked on Friday, March 8, when Salt Lake Community College President Deneece G. Hutflalin, along with Facility folks, Arch|Nexus Architects and Tom Stuart Construction, threw the ceremonial pitch that marked the new era for the SLCC Bruins.<br /><br /> The Bruins hosted its first doubleheader against the College of Southern Idaho after the field's recent renovations. The project consisted of three significant additions to enhance the experience of athletes and patrons. The first was the locker room and athletic training area. The second facility is the concessions building, which includes the ticket office and restrooms. The last building is the press box.<div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlI4icOr_PnKqnBVcjjdkeLfKxnKeElOfDk-U_4ZYFYreFR7JCleqihL8YPl4v2GNzZDDHiS9br7IBu-z4uV8F7KkzmUlSzWaM7VH7dDT_vUihWI8CUFfyNXWmX2Sq3CcmS-VnC-48cWzbx_nylP3TXpYo2Q4en5tOaFF3X0KGjigLJvwB14lO2qK5jlk/s640/IMG_6155.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="SLCC Cate Field Bruins Baseball Team Lockerroom" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlI4icOr_PnKqnBVcjjdkeLfKxnKeElOfDk-U_4ZYFYreFR7JCleqihL8YPl4v2GNzZDDHiS9br7IBu-z4uV8F7KkzmUlSzWaM7VH7dDT_vUihWI8CUFfyNXWmX2Sq3CcmS-VnC-48cWzbx_nylP3TXpYo2Q4en5tOaFF3X0KGjigLJvwB14lO2qK5jlk/w640-h480/IMG_6155.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SLCC Cate Field Bruins Baseball Team Locker Room</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>President Deneece G. Huftalin and the Facilities department team, Tom Stuart Construction, the construction company, and Arch|Nexus, the architects, were thanked for all their commitment to ensuring the athletes have the best facilities to perform. Brock Whetman, from the SLCC Facilities department and Cate Baseball Field's project manager, said, "I am incredibly proud of my team for their dedication throughout this project. This undertaking is a testament to the collaboration between all Facilities teams, from custodians to carpenters and everyone in between, and the IT department to ensure these facilities were up and running. I could not be more grateful to work with such a wonderful and talented group of individuals." <br /><br />The next SLCC Baseball home game is on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 2 p.m. <a href="https://slccbruins.com/sports/baseball/schedule">Click here</a> to view the team's season schedule.<br /><br /> <div><br /></div>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-51693170935203168602024-02-27T10:58:00.001-07:002024-02-27T15:25:23.548-07:00Promoting Student Success: One Pizza at a Time<p>Every semester the <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/sme/index.aspx" target="_blank">School of Math, Science and Engineering</a> hosts a “Pizza with the Dean” event to encourage students to learn more about the school, the tutoring they offer, and the academic support resources that are available. This semester's event was held on Feb. 21 in the <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/stem/" target="_blank">STEM Learning Center</a> in the Science Building (SI) on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus.</p><p>The center provides drop-in tutoring in subjects like math, chemistry, biology and more. Students can check in at the front desk and then scan a QR code on tables to be connected with a tutor. In addition to tutoring, the center serves as a quiet study space for individuals or groups. Jevahjire France, a student studying mechanical engineering, said he often comes to the center to "find a comfortable spot by the big windows to do homework or study for tests." Being in the space makes it easier for him to focus and stay awake, he says.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcSS23K_h0hxOb0RznGJ06dm3FzqgjC3R5UnLdeV-DVJdEMxqm3lN57TaRgOsWfX3-EWmScEshB9p6uGH92tEDaeMUwTz4Se6es_Het4R2QKxL-qzlckuR8ChOIhO1D2eNuWPiWwb-4EaqzdZYQ2RLOmbTbuh2VFjYu_edCvPOelU-1MJfo50-0_3bgk/s640/pizza%20dean077B.C.02212024.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Three students eating pizza together" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcSS23K_h0hxOb0RznGJ06dm3FzqgjC3R5UnLdeV-DVJdEMxqm3lN57TaRgOsWfX3-EWmScEshB9p6uGH92tEDaeMUwTz4Se6es_Het4R2QKxL-qzlckuR8ChOIhO1D2eNuWPiWwb-4EaqzdZYQ2RLOmbTbuh2VFjYu_edCvPOelU-1MJfo50-0_3bgk/w640-h426/pizza%20dean077B.C.02212024.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attendees at the "Pizza with the Dean" event enjoying their pizzas.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A key part of the event was introducing students to the new Student Success Ambassadors program. Led by success coaches Bonnie Ogden and Renee Mixco, six peer ambassadors are available in the center to help guide students to the right resources. Their role is to connect students one-on-one and ensure they are aware of all the academic support options on campus. Bonnie explained, the ambassadors aim to "empower students to take control of their own learning and seek help independently."</p><p>For those interested in research opportunities, the center’s director Kamal Bewar, and other faculty were available to discuss the benefits of undergraduate research. Craig Caldwell, dean of the school, shared that students don't become scientists by reading about science, they become scientists by practicing science. And that it is through research how students "become scientists by practicing skills like data collection and analysis." </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUz5AZuzzqvr0bbeQMOvwlbr1UBRM1adrpg1AUd_fJECWDy8fq2SY7FJXMKyUlCR8ph0v19PkgvBsrRHbdMFpoWYlV_Eso9x_QGp2rChdGwRDcr9sjHnMPbmn9gQgqGsdVsRUufnXSikWUNJO_-ibOLNV82hUk8WfbL9MGWhU_sT0t4xDVe5EAEoNjXM/s480/pizza%20dean090B.C.02212024.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The dean holding a plate of pizza" border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="480" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUz5AZuzzqvr0bbeQMOvwlbr1UBRM1adrpg1AUd_fJECWDy8fq2SY7FJXMKyUlCR8ph0v19PkgvBsrRHbdMFpoWYlV_Eso9x_QGp2rChdGwRDcr9sjHnMPbmn9gQgqGsdVsRUufnXSikWUNJO_-ibOLNV82hUk8WfbL9MGWhU_sT0t4xDVe5EAEoNjXM/w640-h426/pizza%20dean090B.C.02212024.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dean Craig Caldwell holding a pizza at the "Pizza with the Dean" event.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Presenting research at the annual <a href="https://saltlakecommunitycollege.blogspot.com/2024/01/slccs-undergraduate-annual-research.html" target="_blank">Undergraduate Projects and Research Conference (UPRC)</a> in April is a chance for students to showcase their research work and skills, Kamal said. It also improves communication abilities - an important skill for any career. It provides a supportive environment for students to share their work, receive constructive feedback, and engage in meaningful discussions with their peers and faculty. The <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/uprc/index.aspx" target="_blank">deadline to submit a presentation, project, performance, or research for the conference is March 1</a>.</p><p>“The goal of this event is to make sure every school and student participates,” says Kamal, who is chairing and leading the conference. “This is encouraging students to do undergraduate research that will prepare them for the bigger step when they move to four-year institutions or perhaps moving forward to a master's degree. Undergraduate research is the first step for them to initiate their ability.”</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxvMdTV1M8GYJmqpxTKtXCnIG0yY7oQJCZ0Ijk9BVzsLwRHdOnrlGHCCFHSoHYZ_OJGMgYByqlagnXtCxIRWOgU_c3InEWx5s7a1fqCFXVPO0-Ih8HRKgN-tHVaak-W1qUHE9h1XK4gh4yemzuwyQ9oA-qjstrp3Bp_miclBiotDIkaBAKj-h1QLNQE5k/s640/pizza%20dean103B.C.02212024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A girl holding a laptop and a pizza standing by the sign in screen for tutoring center" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxvMdTV1M8GYJmqpxTKtXCnIG0yY7oQJCZ0Ijk9BVzsLwRHdOnrlGHCCFHSoHYZ_OJGMgYByqlagnXtCxIRWOgU_c3InEWx5s7a1fqCFXVPO0-Ih8HRKgN-tHVaak-W1qUHE9h1XK4gh4yemzuwyQ9oA-qjstrp3Bp_miclBiotDIkaBAKj-h1QLNQE5k/w640-h428/pizza%20dean103B.C.02212024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>For those seeking academic support or research experience, the STEM Learning Center aims to help all students achieve success through their services. Their dedicated staff, including the new ambassadors, are helping ensure peers know where to turn for help. Visit their <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/stem/" target="_blank">website for more information</a>. </p><p>While the STEM Learning Center focuses on subjects like math, chemistry and biology, computer science students in need of programming help should visit the <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/schoolofbusiness/" target="_blank">Gail Miller School of Business</a> according to Bonnie. They provide specialized tutoring for courses in computer programming involving languages like C++ and Java.</p><div><br /></div>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-67829301794931369982024-02-14T11:08:00.001-07:002024-02-14T13:59:32.101-07:00Support SLCC Students – Giving Day is Here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMtFeuMJzfWWezeBOFTkeCt1uVAsp1hSN8nU9BYnVFqfRdj2kS_XFPUAPr_q3vHoD15R2_Mz3ojqVDoEww6nSAFbLesaTTbtPqjxk9CIkHBg3TIZHEnwIIj-xnJsndbGhyiDU4T5Qf-B2EmNcpOxD_MkxY5CptFA3B3jY8VJOK95kCBM0Yzj5U_N-0FQ/s1080/GivingDay-Post1-Instagram-1080x1080%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SLCC Giving Day poster - Shows happy student jumping up in the air with the words, "Your Community - Your College." 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-webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span class="TextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">SLCC is looking for anyone </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">with a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; 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Interested? </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW88154680 BCX0" href="https://givingday.slcc.edu/pages/ambassadors-53" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; user-select: text;" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: underline; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">Sign up to be an ambassador here</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">you’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> be emailed a Giving Day social media kit </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">complete </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">visual </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">assets and suggested post</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> copy</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">. Ambassadors can also win an Amazon Gift Card of up to $150 if they post about Giving Day and encourage others to donate. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW88154680 BCX0" paraeid="{b91ae2ff-91eb-4227-8929-3f42ad5432c4}{101}" paraid="462568281" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; 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font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Option 3: Cheer on the Bruin Basketball teams and donate to the Bruin Pantry</span><span class="EOP SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW88154680 BCX0" paraeid="{b91ae2ff-91eb-4227-8929-3f42ad5432c4}{111}" paraid="968009953" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span class="TextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW88154680 BCX0" paraeid="{b91ae2ff-91eb-4227-8929-3f42ad5432c4}{115}" paraid="1883459594" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span class="TextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">On February 15</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">5 p.m.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">, </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW88154680 BCX0" href="https://slccbruins.com/sports/2010/3/24/GEN_0324103913.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; user-select: text;" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: underline; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">SLCC’s Men and Women’s basketball teams will play </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">College of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">Southern Idaho</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">Fans in attendance can </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">make monetary donations </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">on site </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">to the Bruin Pantry</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">If </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">we get at least 200 donors during the game</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; box-shadow: -1px 0px var(--clrCommentsHighlightPipeRest, #424242) !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"><a href="https://www.ufirstcu.com/checking-savings/certificate-accounts?campaign_id=19543611755&gad_source=1&adgroup_id=&utm_term=9029766&utm_keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5rGuBhCnARIsAN11vgQrw1yq0EzRBXcHrsniXGDpI5_xwW6XXy6Wo7wtFFCz4ohzGU1cqE0aAjHwEALw_wcB" target="_blank">UFirst Credit Union</a> will donate an extra $5,000 to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> the Pantry.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> Also, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">each person who donates </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">while </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">at</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> the game </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; 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line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW88154680 BCX0" paraeid="{b91ae2ff-91eb-4227-8929-3f42ad5432c4}{202}" paraid="810900508" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span class="TextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; 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-webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> and South City campuses</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> on February 15.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW88154680 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW88154680 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-54849840759972610762024-02-12T10:27:00.000-07:002024-02-12T10:27:59.279-07:00Casino Night<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFUU-2EiMNB8FlWav0m-ugV6JkJmAKXwckMsnVhWnzbRnzZ82veuKzqq_v8hPilXeesGacp1PF1mb50QUKVw4lMGHDDfZFMP6EqNx_k3E_FTGHmH4b6O2TOTT9jRhc7YD6pIA4tb9j2ep09UFacPJiT6NhOpFSNRyKl1FozR3JDcy7xN13F07dukfhkI/s640/Casino%20Night.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="427" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFUU-2EiMNB8FlWav0m-ugV6JkJmAKXwckMsnVhWnzbRnzZ82veuKzqq_v8hPilXeesGacp1PF1mb50QUKVw4lMGHDDfZFMP6EqNx_k3E_FTGHmH4b6O2TOTT9jRhc7YD6pIA4tb9j2ep09UFacPJiT6NhOpFSNRyKl1FozR3JDcy7xN13F07dukfhkI/w428-h640/Casino%20Night.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><p></p><br /><br />It's time to get ready for some serious fun! The Thayne Center will host the annual Casino Night on Friday, February 16, at the South City campus from 7– 10 pm. The event will have live music and 16 tables where students can try their luck on three games: blackjack, roulette and craps. Students who are unfamiliar with the games or rules are welcome to attend and learn while having fun with the SLCC community.<br /><br />First Credit Union, a partner in this event, will attend to provide financial literacy information to students interested in learning about the subject.<br /><br />There is no entry fee required. Bring your lucky shirt, hat, or sunnies and have fun!<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-18144927695031096102024-02-09T16:19:00.000-07:002024-02-09T16:19:19.347-07:00Alumni Spotlight: Demetrius Daniels <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vVHEFHf6xVh-RWgOYcMQwS_pC-v-FBP2h0r0QeqgqOZs1ayrpqWcYQy9i97iGkwWEby1klEvsXs0INkJsqrz_mDFfEb113EFz8BsF5YXiAWWKRBxsQdtS7I8oRjh7B1IpqUMfnuXOBVd4IGQJCCHoDLhCR0WF236sCK8mAhV_m0ZriL0E6TyvsK-z9Q/s640/Professional.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vVHEFHf6xVh-RWgOYcMQwS_pC-v-FBP2h0r0QeqgqOZs1ayrpqWcYQy9i97iGkwWEby1klEvsXs0INkJsqrz_mDFfEb113EFz8BsF5YXiAWWKRBxsQdtS7I8oRjh7B1IpqUMfnuXOBVd4IGQJCCHoDLhCR0WF236sCK8mAhV_m0ZriL0E6TyvsK-z9Q/w512-h640/Professional.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Demetrius Daniels was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, at a young age. As a prospective first-generation college student, navigating an entirely new institution was daunting. However, knowing that many of his friends were attending Salt Lake Community College, Demetrius enrolled and started his educational journey.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Demetrius' memories of SLCC are mainly of the Taylorsville campus, in what used to be the Multicultural Center—now known as the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs—where he built a close-knit community while participating in multiple extracurricular activities. The greatest lesson Demetrius learned while attending SLCC was time management. As a student active in numerous clubs, working, and having a full academic schedule, he quickly learned to prioritize what was essential versus what was urgent. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">When asked to share advice with his fellow Bruins, Demetrius shares two main things to ensure a successful experience at SLCC and in anything one sets one's mind to. The first one is finding a community. Finding people with whom one can connect and share the same joy and passion can help during difficult times. And the second and final piece of advice is to learn commitment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">"Starting college, or anything for that matter, is difficult, but remember your why and your passion, and when it gets hard, lean into your community and do not give up. Remember to master a skill you must work on and commit to even when you feel like giving up," says Demetrius.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Demetrius believes that the most incredible experience a student can obtain from a college career is allowing themselves the opportunity to get involved. He encourages students not to be afraid to attend those club meetings—whether academic, social, or athletic. "The fear of the unknown provides you an opportunity to build character," says Demetrius. "The most beautiful thing about SLCC is to be able to experience different things while obtaining an education."<o:p></o:p></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-68988042126630760482024-02-07T13:17:00.000-07:002024-02-07T13:17:10.939-07:00Clark Planetarium Hosts Lecture Series with SLCC Professors<p>In partnership with Salt Lake Community College, Clark Planetarium is hosting a <a href="https://pulseoftheplanet_Feb2024.eventbrite.com." target="_blank">series of lectures</a> that explore subjects within the field of environmental science. The planetarium will hold these events in the Northrop Grumman IMAX Theatre on the second Thursday of every month, leading up to Earth Day in April.</p><p>“We at Clark Planetarium really wanted to bring an opportunity to learn science from local scientists and so we decided that we would start with a lecture series about a planet that's very important to us. That is planet Earth,” said Jason Sills, associate division director at Clark Planetarium. The planetarium will host a professor from SLCC each month who will be talking about different aspects of environmental science.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Ww7SEcBmT6orkSEdGdhJ0_shk81h5KDWPFOyjuAEKGvoPFWcVz9Iz12pMwfmki8DWDrdOpTU064E-65yLloq8GuFeHOfs_HYtfp1rdhxHO_9YeNzveJ1n8jpC8Q8b6a4xyre-REZwQqnVnIz1RBqcBSzne-ct-iCha9XPy6Zo1uIf8Ul3kzkk_9HX7g/s1096/PulseOfThePlanet_sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pulse of the Planet logo" border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="1096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Ww7SEcBmT6orkSEdGdhJ0_shk81h5KDWPFOyjuAEKGvoPFWcVz9Iz12pMwfmki8DWDrdOpTU064E-65yLloq8GuFeHOfs_HYtfp1rdhxHO_9YeNzveJ1n8jpC8Q8b6a4xyre-REZwQqnVnIz1RBqcBSzne-ct-iCha9XPy6Zo1uIf8Ul3kzkk_9HX7g/w640-h640/PulseOfThePlanet_sq.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The first of four lectures was held on Jan. 11, where Dr. Maura Hahnenberger spoke on the critical need to conserve the Great Salt Lake. Maura, an atmospheric scientist and professor who teaches Meteorology and Earth Sciences at SLCC, discussed the lake's decline due to human activities.</p><p>“What are we doing that is taking water away, that's consuming the water? Agriculture is number one,” Maura said in her lecture. “Agriculture is the biggest user of water. Our analysis showed that 63% of the water that has been consumed, that did not make it to Great Salt Lake, is from agriculture, and that accounts for about seven feet of loss in elevation of the Great Salt Lake.”</p><p>She explained how Great Salt Lake supports a unique ecosystem and is an important stopover for millions of migratory birds each year. But the lake is now at a "tipping point" she says, as water levels have dropped significantly since the 1980s. Impacts are already being seen, such as the loss of brine shrimp populations that are a key food source for birds.</p><p>“The Great Salt Lake is a habitat for either resident or migratory birds by the millions. And this is an internationally important ecosystem for birds. We have birds that fly all the way from Canada through the Great Salt Lake. They get their food here, and they travel all the way down into South America, Argentina, Chile, so it’s not just our local area being impacted, but this whole Pacific flyway from Canada to South America,” Maura said during her lecture. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Dsu3qUao3AyxMLm3XFZordY5UEFWESxNRmmuIdMBx0n5BS_z-C7vIg8akKtj2J_TIomNLenhREep1QDGtFWWAuu_AtXRwiGdrPd08it7aLb6RJKGZ8vz57lAXxLzuZNIwqd4Y37U0hOv297j893f1bLIDuOI8PIjFUux5f-rxnuP3hoS5VAxcX-V81Y/s640/IMG_6075.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A presentation slide on the screen behind a lecturn" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Dsu3qUao3AyxMLm3XFZordY5UEFWESxNRmmuIdMBx0n5BS_z-C7vIg8akKtj2J_TIomNLenhREep1QDGtFWWAuu_AtXRwiGdrPd08it7aLb6RJKGZ8vz57lAXxLzuZNIwqd4Y37U0hOv297j893f1bLIDuOI8PIjFUux5f-rxnuP3hoS5VAxcX-V81Y/w480-h640/IMG_6075.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p>Maura also shed light on her research studying dust storms in Utah. With more shoreline exposed as the lake recedes, Great Salt Lake is becoming a larger source of dust, which can pose health concerns and even affect snowpack levels. Dust deposition on snowpack leads to faster melting and less overall runoff into the lake.</p><p>“We have this feedback loop of more dust means faster snowmelt, faster snowmelt means less runoff, which means a lower Great Salt Lake and potentially more dust and so that loops around and around,” said Maura.</p><p>The talk highlighted ongoing conservation efforts but also noted the challenges posed by increased temperatures from climate change. Maura urged citizens to get involved by supporting advocacy groups, tracking legislation, and taking personal actions like water conservation at home. She provided several tangible steps the community can take to help "save Great Salt Lake."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTrpk-RZ2Cv1IGkIF-SHJsw2LagCscEVBZdUZiMW5h12Har4i6FmAgCHeKTp4-tKKx42wuKfu3v5wyr1Rl7FBPMjK_0rW_Fj_07tHSJhI8AZeM0bxAUPWidVI6mktqs4SZAJvEL7a0Y7GiuNRnBXtAFG4OdNGFDEwfTquHUJOTEWNoDIIGnG3wZ7JMlk/s640/IMG_6070.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A woman sitting at a table talking with people about science" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTrpk-RZ2Cv1IGkIF-SHJsw2LagCscEVBZdUZiMW5h12Har4i6FmAgCHeKTp4-tKKx42wuKfu3v5wyr1Rl7FBPMjK_0rW_Fj_07tHSJhI8AZeM0bxAUPWidVI6mktqs4SZAJvEL7a0Y7GiuNRnBXtAFG4OdNGFDEwfTquHUJOTEWNoDIIGnG3wZ7JMlk/w640-h480/IMG_6070.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p>Join SLCC and the Clark Planetarium this Thursday, Feb. 8 for the second in the series presented by Professor Chris Johnson and five of his students, Windy Martin, Jaydon Andersen, Erika Downs, Bryan Christensen, and Braxton Powell, from the Geoscience department. </p><p>Speakers will summarize historical mining activities in the Central Wasatch and discuss how heavy metals can impact stream water and soil from old mine drain tunnels and mine dumps. Hear about the undergraduate research that is being done in the Geoscience department including the use of analytical tools to measure the impact of heavy metals in water and soil, microfossils from Millcreek Canyon, and mapping of new landslide hazards in Summit County using LiDAR.</p><p>This event is free, but seating is limited. For more information and to reserve your seat <a href="https://pulseoftheplanet_Feb2024.eventbrite.com." target="_blank">visit this website</a>.</p><p>When: Thurs., Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.</p><p><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Thurs., March 14 at 7 p.m.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Thurs., April 11 at 7 p.m.</span></p><p>Where: Clark Planetarium, 110 S. 400 W.</p><p>Cost: Free</p><div><br /></div>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-22455602873994357062024-02-06T09:03:00.000-07:002024-02-06T09:03:01.102-07:00Now Accepting Applications for SLCC President<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0In8Jn7mqwERlUehspu49cplHxpgKPKvzmCjsI4GqX3qWuo6nzju4LJBP0tf8nNOj7iwjjC4McnOGRzT6gwKTsuf9q6FumdrfVB0EYgukXkCu7O5alflbQSTBuDciK3Ew8mgdDuXs0LU0BPtOUerCSls7cEhzyPSMxZW6HNZujsywiGrRZGJzgd35HKE/s640/Commencement_2023_jh_0504_3088.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0In8Jn7mqwERlUehspu49cplHxpgKPKvzmCjsI4GqX3qWuo6nzju4LJBP0tf8nNOj7iwjjC4McnOGRzT6gwKTsuf9q6FumdrfVB0EYgukXkCu7O5alflbQSTBuDciK3Ew8mgdDuXs0LU0BPtOUerCSls7cEhzyPSMxZW6HNZujsywiGrRZGJzgd35HKE/w640-h428/Commencement_2023_jh_0504_3088.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The Utah System of Higher Education, with the help of search firm AGB Search, has officially opened the application process for Salt Lake Community College’s (SLCC) next president.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Interested applicants can find the position's job description, information about the college, and application instructions by viewing <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/presidential-search/docs/slcc-college-president-profile.pdf"><span class="s2" style="color: blue; font-kerning: none;">SLCC's Presidential Leadership Profile</span></a>.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">For general information about the search process, be sure to check out <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/presidential-search/"><span class="s2" style="color: blue; font-kerning: none;">SLCC's Presidential Search page</span></a>.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-17701974255084598012024-02-05T18:48:00.001-07:002024-02-21T11:36:19.449-07:00“Eats with Emily” Transfer Student Earns Prestigious National Award<p>Former Salt Lake Community College Student Association (SLCCSA) president and transfer student Emily Hernandez Alzamora received a national award from the <a href="https://www.nists.org/post/emilys-transfer-story-1?utm_campaign=55a13a84-2993-430b-8abe-a70dc9f21184&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail_lp&cid=2e935267-1db3-4014-86c7-d33f8b855415" target="_blank">National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS)</a>. As a National Transfer Student Ambassador, she is one of four students nationwide to be picked for this honor. She will be traveling to St. Louis, Missouri for the NISTS annual conference where she will be speaking about her experience as a transfer student.</p><p>Emily started at SLCC after receiving a full scholarship, but her goal was to attend the University of Utah. She first became a student ambassador, talking with high school students about the benefits of community college. She also served as the president of the Student Association, during which time she explored how to help students transfer to four-year universities. Emily has always been an advocate for transfer students.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgVat59GN3pQI4MwDzhijufwZyZg8b_sOVBpb8ZPR-TxlYfY6vbtesorZeCMB6qCm30mLCz-pLtEVFAZ-ONOfWMXUSLug2oC9S2xwPKzKQsWMhVESulpgQ4SjSLm5iI8xVv4Z4QSuzhLqY1y5HdmIhDsKrO4v9Jooucqntsrfp8iUP6Zm0NdjnjJldHg/s640/EmilyHernandez13.JPG"><img alt="Woman standing in front of SLCC sign" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgVat59GN3pQI4MwDzhijufwZyZg8b_sOVBpb8ZPR-TxlYfY6vbtesorZeCMB6qCm30mLCz-pLtEVFAZ-ONOfWMXUSLug2oC9S2xwPKzKQsWMhVESulpgQ4SjSLm5iI8xVv4Z4QSuzhLqY1y5HdmIhDsKrO4v9Jooucqntsrfp8iUP6Zm0NdjnjJldHg/w640-h426/EmilyHernandez13.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>During her time as SLCCSA president, Emily ensured that transfer students had a sense of community and access to advising and other resources. She also served on the College’s COVID-19 task force to address student safety. She graduated with an Associate of Science in Business and was recognized as an SLCC Civically Engaged Scholar, among other honors.</p><p>When Emily transferred to the U, she says she felt lost and missed the community she had at SLCC. She then met Paul Fisk, program manager of Transfer Student Services. “Being able to reach out to someone on campus and then having the help that I needed was wonderful for me because then I wasn't lost,” said Emily, who now tries to be that person that students can talk to about transferring to the U.</p><p>“I found my way through involvement,” said Emily. She got involved with the group now called U Life Mentors. “I got partnered with a transfer student who came from Salt Lake Community College and was in the business program, and they walked me through everything. They walked me through how the School of Business works, what classes to take, what things to get involved in, and then they also helped connect me to things outside of campus.” </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WPVKvMBuSBG7U91VdXZJqGF085I3yG2kGYJLEqIfunwSZUOyW1EwHsFbueDOMGbwaY3NxUxRE2pjLfPxiZ3gVIUEHZzV-g_Gs0r7Y2HNLJIoHzrcsZIBqFm-hA3b1vo3QznjZ6UzsUwsA8wyim47MziFPqnp-im3mgoDyV6aefFfGtG7nEl2XnOJDJY/s640/EmilyHernandez12.JPG"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WPVKvMBuSBG7U91VdXZJqGF085I3yG2kGYJLEqIfunwSZUOyW1EwHsFbueDOMGbwaY3NxUxRE2pjLfPxiZ3gVIUEHZzV-g_Gs0r7Y2HNLJIoHzrcsZIBqFm-hA3b1vo3QznjZ6UzsUwsA8wyim47MziFPqnp-im3mgoDyV6aefFfGtG7nEl2XnOJDJY/w640-h426/EmilyHernandez12.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Since then Emily got a job in the Transfer Student Success office, and hosts “<a href="https://calendar.slcc.edu/event/eats_with_emily_at_the_univ_of_utah" target="_blank">Eats with Emily</a>,” a weekly event where she answers questions about transferring over snacks. As a transfer student herself, she understands the challenges they face in navigating a new school. “But also keep in mind that we're not forgetting them as soon as they transfer,” said Emily. “We need them to continue being successful. So now we're trying to create more programs where it's like, ‘Okay, you transferred. Now let us support you.’”</p><p>She is currently a senior at the U pursuing a bachelor's degree in Management and a minor in Information Systems. She is the president of the Crimson Transfer Honor Society and is an Opportunity Scholar through the David Eccles School of Business. Emily graduates this spring and plans to attend graduate school in the fall. Her hope is to pursue a career in higher education as a professor or a role in championing transfer students.</p><p>Winning this national award has given Emily a platform to share her own transfer student experience and ideas for improving the process. Emily will accept the award at the Institute's conference in February where she will participate in a student question and answer panel.</p><p>You can visit with Emily and ask her questions about transferring every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 120 Sill Center at the University of Utah throughout this semester.</p><div><br /></div>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-58676304153367235452024-02-05T09:37:00.000-07:002024-02-05T09:37:08.337-07:00Celebrate Black History Month With This SLCC Events<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6mhTaVA31FYWs5m4f9KlMZyyIZciEHnl8tvZ-WywJg5wAJDewEh5o4veN4fQRHIl6nXsIkqHwUl3Xlejvv-TPlKaVDyqfu7kL7sKDJVM817HVZOoTbqtmENVVTp5YyM_63FW6zCcSyjZk4lEbVhRwar8qseHDA6GeoNZq4B-A9yMvOfejWcOxzLFDbk/s640/bhm-smaller%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="360" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6mhTaVA31FYWs5m4f9KlMZyyIZciEHnl8tvZ-WywJg5wAJDewEh5o4veN4fQRHIl6nXsIkqHwUl3Xlejvv-TPlKaVDyqfu7kL7sKDJVM817HVZOoTbqtmENVVTp5YyM_63FW6zCcSyjZk4lEbVhRwar8qseHDA6GeoNZq4B-A9yMvOfejWcOxzLFDbk/w360-h640/bhm-smaller%201.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br />As we celebrate Black History Month, we must reflect on African Americans' significant contributions and achievements throughout history. At Salt Lake Community College, we are proud to honor the rich Black history and recognize the critical role they have played in shaping our society. <br /><br />Throughout the month of February a series of events and activities will be hosted to celebrate Black History Month. These will include pop-up Black businesses, art exhibits, concerts, and more. Students, staff, faculty, and the community are welcome to attend the events that will be hosted. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Beloved Community Photography Exhibit Reception</b><br />Exhibit Dates - Jan. 29 – Feb. 23, 2024</div><div>6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.<br />George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Art Gallery<br />South City Campus<br /><br />The 2023-2024 Beloved Community Photography Project provided photography equipment and instruction by Salt Lake Community College faculty members to students from Whittier Elementary and Glendale Middle School to showcase their beloved connections with their communities through artwork.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><b><u>Support Black Businesses Day-Pop Up Shops</u></b><br />February 8, 2024<br />12 – 4 p.m.<br />Student Center, Student Event Center<br />Taylorsville Redwood Campus<br /><br />The Black Student Union (BSU) invites Black-owned businesses in Utah to join our Pop-Up Shop event. If you own a business or know someone who does, share this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0tOzU0MGDB28zhaYZpRxRaqnDqj4R7eJ9ejJBOy7v-kesxA/viewform">link for table reservation</a>. <br />Tabling is 100% free.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><u>C.A.L.M Mini-Retreat: Nonviolent Social Change</u></b></div><div>Monday, February 12<br />12 p.m.-4 p.m.<br />Multipurpose Room<br />South City Campus<br /><br />The SLCC Center for Authentic Leadership & Mindfulness (CALM) offers a retreat focused on Martin Luther King's principles of nonviolence. Join us for an afternoon of introspect and reflection with facilitators Elisa Stone & Marian Howe-Taylor.<br /><br />This event is free, but registration is required, with limited spots available.<br /><br />Registration Link: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calm-mini-retreat-non-violent-social-change-tickets-779595911357?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calm-mini-retreat-non-violent-social-change-tickets-779595911357?aff=oddtdtcreator</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Songs of Love & Hope Concert</b></div><div>Tuesday, February 13<b><br /></b>8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.<br />Multipurpose Room<br />South City Campus<br /><br />Songs of Love & Hope, featuring soloist Dee Dee Darby-Duffin with SLCC Chamber Singers, is a celebration of songs made popular during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s & 1970s.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><b><u>African American Read-In</u></b><br />February 14, 2024<br />12 – 2 p.m.<br />Student Center, Student Event Center<br />Taylorsville Redwood Campus<br /><br />The National African American Read-In is the nation's first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. It was established by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. <br /><a href="http://bit.ly/slccaari">Sign Up to read, here.</a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><b>Multicultural Fashion Extravaganza</b><br />February 22, 2024<br />12 – 2 p.m.<br />Student Center, Student Event Center<br />Taylorsville Redwood Campus<br /><br />This is an opportunity for us to learn each other’s culture and experience fashion through different lenses. We would like for you all to participate and take part in the fashion show. To do so choose an outfit, and <a href="https://forms.gle/oiUQkCdTWFHVQiKj6">Sign Up here</a>.<br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-21604453970138258382024-02-02T13:16:00.016-07:002024-02-05T16:06:51.323-07:00HB 261 and HB 257 Frequently Asked Questions <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFptla3NqYSRwtQeekdD0gnsm99UlfDPEwHU1l3CnPczTXkQGlMsjwpJO_sNxtekCTFW0fPi7XxJsYq5DqopHwRg4oPrsSus4whOk6I1tJJYOddTZRDdMlSW7MDuunjhltDNtBjbibOFiTDJ5xrXCUFLeXWbKjUjdQjSz8GcraH9S-c3LuRDJDwc7Aqs/s640/TaylorsvilleCampusBeautyShotsSunset04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFptla3NqYSRwtQeekdD0gnsm99UlfDPEwHU1l3CnPczTXkQGlMsjwpJO_sNxtekCTFW0fPi7XxJsYq5DqopHwRg4oPrsSus4whOk6I1tJJYOddTZRDdMlSW7MDuunjhltDNtBjbibOFiTDJ5xrXCUFLeXWbKjUjdQjSz8GcraH9S-c3LuRDJDwc7Aqs/w640-h360/TaylorsvilleCampusBeautyShotsSunset04.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br />Dear Faculty, Staff and Students:<br /><br />The Utah Legislature recently passed two bills that significantly impact higher education: <a href="https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0261.html">HB 261</a> Equal Opportunity Initiatives and HB <a href="https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0257.html">257</a> Sex-Based Designations for Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Women’s Opportunities.<br /><br />Salt Lake Community College is deeply committed to our students, faculty, and staff. We strive to be a place where all are welcomed and respected. While there are many unknowns about the ultimate effect these bills will have on some student and staff support programs, be assured that SLCC will maintain an environment where all can find success and feel a sense of belonging.<br /><br />In the coming months, college leadership will work to gain clarity and determine the changes necessary for legislative compliance. We will also share this information as it becomes available. <br /><br />We realize that during this time, some in our college community may feel unsettled and stressed. We encourage you to make use of available SLCC resources designed to support your well-being. <br /><br /><br /><b>For Employees:</b><br /><br />Employee Assistance Program, <a href="https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/eap.aspx">https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/eap.aspx </a><br /><br />24-Hour Crisis Line, 1-866-750-1327<br /><br />This is toll-free access for you or a dependent in crisis. Counselors are available by phone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.</div><div><br /><br /><b>For Students:</b><br /><br />SLCC Center for Health and Counseling<br /><br /><a href="https://www.slcc.edu/chc/">https://www.slcc.edu/chc/</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SLCCCHC">https://www.facebook.com/SLCCCHC</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6q6igfpIqlW2oQKBPI299g">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6q6igfpIqlW2oQKBPI299g</a><br /><br /><br />Warm Regards,<br /><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Dr. Deneece G. Huftalin</span><br />President, Salt Lake Community College<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Frequently Asked Questions—HB 261</span></b><br /><br /><b>Where can I review HB 261? </b><br /><br /><a href="https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0261.html">https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0261.html</a><br /><br />How will the new law impact SLCC’s work in diversity, equity, and inclusion?<br /><br />While the full impact of the legislation is not entirely known, SLCC remains committed to an inclusive campus where everyone can succeed. This commitment will be prioritized as changes are made to comply with the law. <br /><br /><b>When does the legislation take effect?</b><br /><br />July 1, 2024<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>How will HB 261 impact course content or research?</b><br /><br />Classroom instruction and research will not be affected by the bill. <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>How will the Division of Institutional Equity, Inclusion, and Transformation change?</b><br /><br />HB 261 directly addresses higher education offices with the title of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. SLCC’s leadership is currently having conversations now about how the division of IEIT will change. <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>How will student-facing offices be impacted by the legislation? </b><br /><br />We will continue to evaluate the impact the law will have on certain SLCC divisions and programs and will keep those offices, as well as the entire college community, updated on changes. <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>How will HB 261 impact SLCC’s efforts to be designated as an HSI?</b><br /><br />This bill does not interfere with the requirements necessary for an institution to establish or maintain eligibility for HSI or any other federal program. <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>How will the new law change SLCC’s hiring practices?</b><br /><br />SLCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination based on a person’s identity. The college also does not use diversity statements in the hiring process. We will continue to cast a wide net to attract the best possible candidates and minimize bias when hiring employees.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Will the Native American tuition waiver program be cancelled? </b><br /><br />No. Eligibility for SLCC’s Native American Tuition Waiver is based on membership in a federally recognized tribe. SLCC will continue to offer this tuition waiver to eligible students.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Will private scholarships, made available to students via the SLCC Foundation, be impacted?</b><br /><br />Private scholarships will not be impacted by the legislation. <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Will student government and student clubs be affected?</b><br /><br />Student clubs will not be affected. However, there may be necessary adjustments to student government positions to comply with the bill. SLCCSA and Student Affairs are engaging in discussions.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Frequently Asked Questions – HB 257</span></b><br /><br /><b>Where can I review HB 257?</b><br /><br /><a href="https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0257.html">https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0257.html</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>How does HB 257 impact Salt Lake Community College?</b><br /><br />HB257 changes the state’s legal definitions of “female” and “male” to categorize Utahns by the reproductive organs they were born with. Individuals can only access a sex-designated “privacy space” in government funded facilities— including restrooms, locker rooms, and dressing rooms if they meet the legal definition of sex that corresponds with that space. Some transgender adults would be allowed to enter gender-specific spaces in limited circumstances if they have had both bottom surgery and amended their birth certificate.<br /><br /><br /><b>What facility options exist on SLCC’s campuses for our staff and students? </b><br /><br />SLCC has long provided access to unisex/single stall or gender-neutral restrooms at all our campuses and is already largely in compliance with HB 257. Students, employees and visitors can find a list of gender-neutral restrooms at <a href="http://www.slcc.edu/lgbtq/gender-neutral-restrooms.aspx">www.slcc.edu/lgbtq/gender-neutral-restrooms.aspx</a>. The college is currently reviewing all on-campus locker-rooms and is working to ensure private changing rooms are available where needed.<br /><br /><br /><b>When does this legislation take effect?</b><br /><br />January 30, 2024<br /><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Resources and updates can be found here (<a aria-label="Link https://www.slcc.edu/ieit/index.aspx" class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.slcc.edu/ieit/index.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.slcc.edu/ieit/index.aspx">https://www.slcc.edu/ieit/index.aspx</a>) and on our FAQ page (<a aria-label="Link https://www.slcc.edu/ieit/hb261-faq.aspx" class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.slcc.edu/ieit/hb261-faq.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.slcc.edu/ieit/hb261-faq.aspx">https://www.slcc.edu/ieit/hb261-faq.aspx</a>) </span></div>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-16509217062292353032024-01-18T11:25:00.001-07:002024-01-18T11:25:32.861-07:00SLCC and Granger High Launch Program to Increase College Access for First-Generation and Low-Income Students<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3rYDbtuWq5w3EDxi4qpsfk8v7pVV34WYronrK8fY8rVMdvnLI7eHbJMsJYp5Ptxbc6Xepgv9feR4WUlypfEW2HpiYgz_8drPUCZ02PgVK6CoG9oB8vJgctuEzu4AtRcyeeOnlkBzPYDYM7muN5ai7BSuwqj445CTtVIze4CrNuLcFwN-qx4MGCH0wco/s640/PACEcareerExploration2016_007%20(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="640" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3rYDbtuWq5w3EDxi4qpsfk8v7pVV34WYronrK8fY8rVMdvnLI7eHbJMsJYp5Ptxbc6Xepgv9feR4WUlypfEW2HpiYgz_8drPUCZ02PgVK6CoG9oB8vJgctuEzu4AtRcyeeOnlkBzPYDYM7muN5ai7BSuwqj445CTtVIze4CrNuLcFwN-qx4MGCH0wco/w640-h418/PACEcareerExploration2016_007%20(1).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p class="p2" style="color: #191919; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">On Wednesday, January 24, 60 Granger High School freshmen will receive a free iPad as participants in the school’s new PACE Program (</span><a href="https://www.slcc.edu/pace/index.aspx"><span class="s2" style="color: blue; font-kerning: none;">Partnership for Accessing College Education</span></a><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">). The Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) donor-funded program has significantly increased high school graduation and college participation rates in the Salt Lake Valley for low-income and first-generation college students, over the last 10 years. </span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #191919; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="color: #191919; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">"We’re pretty pumped about the PACE program. It helps the kids see the end goal at the beginning of high school—many students think college is unaffordable or not an option for them,” said Granger’s Principal, Tyler Howe, PhD. “All the steps leading to graduation and college can seem abstract. PACE can help facilitate and paint the picture from the beginning for these students, with a carrot at the end—a scholarship to SLCC.”</p><p class="p2" style="color: #191919; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">A generous gift from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation will establish Granger as the sixth local high school to host PACE. The need is evident. Granger is the largest high school in the state, and 69% of its 3,400 students participate in the free or reduced lunch program.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">“We are so thrilled to support this innovative program, helping first-generation students with the tools they need for academic success,” said Lisa Eccles, President and COO of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation. “I look at their faces—so full of potential—and we’re proud to be a part of their journey. There’s no doubt we’re counting on them to be our future community leaders.”</span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>PACE Develops a Growth Mindset, Self-Efficacy and Sense of Belonging</b></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The brainchild of SLCC President Deneece Huftalin, the first PACE program took root at West High School in 2011. It is now in six high schools, with the recent addition of Granger High. Of the 561 students who have graduated from the PACE program, 442 have gone on to college. The mentoring and scholarship program provides graduates with a six-semester scholarship to SLCC.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">“Our approach involves collaborating with students to broaden their perspectives. We achieve this through the dedicated support of a full-time advisor within the school and the guidance of part-time peer mentors who offer personalized mentoring and workshops,” said Alonso Reyna Rivarola, director of the College’s PACE program. He explains the three areas the program focuses on, which include developing a growth mindset, self-efficacy, and a sense of belonging.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Guiding students to a growth mindset eventually helps them link what they care about to academic and career paths. Self-efficacy focuses on developing communication skills for self-advocacy. “Often, these students have not yet been provided the tools to voice their needs,” explained Reyna Rivarola. A sense of belonging ultimately builds confidence in students so they feel like they do belong on a college campus and will be able to navigate college.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">“I’m excited to make PACE part of the community at Granger, which in itself is already a community hub,” said Reyna Rivarola. “The PACE advisor is available daily to engage with students and their families. This highlights the <i>community</i> part of SLCC.”</span></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-66977640847853640362024-01-17T10:47:00.010-07:002024-02-05T13:46:37.781-07:00SLCC's Undergraduate Annual Research Conference Registration Deadline <p>Salt Lake Community College’s annual <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/uprc/index.aspx" target="_blank">Undergraduate Projects, Performances, Presentations, and Research Conference (UP3RC)</a> is set to take place on April 2, at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus, offering students a chance to showcase their academic achievements, fostering a culture of intellectual exchange. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi429sI8m17IhIzOQT6Mg_5NGtCAhPZBg2mEaB4tyAR0mTFyG1LaiVCZ2qP39L_xj5nRisH1W5f-RYajVK2NJY0iN5LnYp3dfGDEm_yd360oQvs0oTgtbGTquWK2TSpPs22g68en9p2yTXdXvOd_VXoUnPCGcYO5CCbWsNvVoV9wUWibgba74pea5FGj0s/s1999/UPRC.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="1999" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi429sI8m17IhIzOQT6Mg_5NGtCAhPZBg2mEaB4tyAR0mTFyG1LaiVCZ2qP39L_xj5nRisH1W5f-RYajVK2NJY0iN5LnYp3dfGDEm_yd360oQvs0oTgtbGTquWK2TSpPs22g68en9p2yTXdXvOd_VXoUnPCGcYO5CCbWsNvVoV9wUWibgba74pea5FGj0s/w640-h238/UPRC.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The UP3RC is an annual event designed to celebrate and highlight the academic accomplishments of undergraduate students. It provides a supportive environment for students to share their work, hone their presentations skills, receive constructive feedback, and engage in meaningful discussions with their peers and faculty. All SLCC departments and programs, including faculty and staff, are encouraged to support and visit the day of the event.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnJYT7PYW-M0U3PiY30B5tkgWJRLn-nRwwXZPAR4ADUAq1HuJvkzen8_GPhHv6xTWJctgratll7zLhru67TuecLQww0cRdsgNVzKWbYzEMMk4py06VIxB3AINj2dMH1DRCryvE_xhDKYKefcroJmMHiN_YxgwhMlCAh8BWgBWcQflqc-87B49aeZQugM/s640/UPRC-041823-sf-0032.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Students standing around a research poster talking" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnJYT7PYW-M0U3PiY30B5tkgWJRLn-nRwwXZPAR4ADUAq1HuJvkzen8_GPhHv6xTWJctgratll7zLhru67TuecLQww0cRdsgNVzKWbYzEMMk4py06VIxB3AINj2dMH1DRCryvE_xhDKYKefcroJmMHiN_YxgwhMlCAh8BWgBWcQflqc-87B49aeZQugM/w640-h480/UPRC-041823-sf-0032.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Students with their poster from last year's UPRC event</td></tr></tbody></table><p>“The goal of this event is to make sure every school and student is given the opportunity to participate,” says Dr. Kamal Bewar, interim director of the STEM Learning Center, who is chairing and leading the conference. He said that the event originally started with the School of Science, Mathematics and Engineering, but that Dean Craig Caldwell wants to make sure it goes on beyond his department and that other schools become a part of the conference as well.</p><p>"This event encourages students to do undergraduate research that will prepare them for a bigger step when they move to four-year institutions or perhaps to a master's degree. Undergraduate research is the first step for them to initiate their ability,” says Kamal.</p><p>Students from various disciplines are encouraged to participate as the conference aims to showcase the diverse talents and accomplishments across the College, not only in scientific research. Past presentations and posters have been on topics such as soil analysis of the Great Salt Lake, the effects of exercise on mental health, and exploring the culture of the trading card game <i>Magic: The Gathering</i>. Students from classes like geosciences and biology to philosophy and anthropology participated and showcased their work from the semester. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDLlcr_KcYlLGlJfjapmq_hDiFYpVK4-b6pg34RU1RxE1w6zS8VAAwHX4Nit9nHPYrfY0La998qxcuPe_JSpCViAbgNjIIl0okPeKpyPQ-Y4BInsHM4ajU0X92xXAHvu-Hmzy4SsqrCG6wR4PJlQY3VHcQo45HEgPbvP3daQPQNExjolnMBXK3ITRmCk/s640/UPRC-041823-sf-0039.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A student standing next to her research poster" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDLlcr_KcYlLGlJfjapmq_hDiFYpVK4-b6pg34RU1RxE1w6zS8VAAwHX4Nit9nHPYrfY0La998qxcuPe_JSpCViAbgNjIIl0okPeKpyPQ-Y4BInsHM4ajU0X92xXAHvu-Hmzy4SsqrCG6wR4PJlQY3VHcQo45HEgPbvP3daQPQNExjolnMBXK3ITRmCk/w640-h480/UPRC-041823-sf-0039.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A student with her research poster on the Great Salt Lake from last year's UPRC</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The conference was first supported and organized by the school of Science, Mathematics and Engineering and has since evolved to include the schools of Humanities and Social Sciences. In the coming years they want to include all departments in the College, including Business and the Arts, Communications and Media, where students can not only show research they’ve done but any performances or art they have produced. </p><p>One of the highlights of the event is the keynote address given by guest speaker David Parrott, PhD, professor and researcher from Westminster College. David is also the assistant director of Great Salt Lake Institute and has curiosity for the halophilic bacteria and fungi found in and around Great Salt Lake. He teaches a variety of biology classes including cell biology, plant biology, and microbiology at Westminster. His keynote address and other presentations will be held in the Oak Room and the posters will be displayed in the Student Event Center at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcT4dEf2_cm3rdXDpG9KFxgfRgISFX9FasYCE87JKD2m8Xw0RwRku8W97YmI1GAWQv0_byr9TzF5O5SvgHYy-gR1RE7p4N9zkU6VitATlyW_9HMgUuYsGMV_6IfZI0wDbt3GDPPhzZdQ9ZKf1VA6JMXX9eKaUPx0UEfTkbGxl0YDK9lckqL_0VbJ0nSA/s640/UPRC-041823-sf-0043.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Student standing by her poster on Magic The Gather card game culture" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcT4dEf2_cm3rdXDpG9KFxgfRgISFX9FasYCE87JKD2m8Xw0RwRku8W97YmI1GAWQv0_byr9TzF5O5SvgHYy-gR1RE7p4N9zkU6VitATlyW_9HMgUuYsGMV_6IfZI0wDbt3GDPPhzZdQ9ZKf1VA6JMXX9eKaUPx0UEfTkbGxl0YDK9lckqL_0VbJ0nSA/w640-h480/UPRC-041823-sf-0043.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A student with her research poster from last year's UPRC event</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><b>This is a tentative event schedule, and is subject to change, for </b><b>Tuesday, April 2, 2024</b></p><p>8-9 a.m.: Check-in begins, and continental breakfast is served</p><p>9-11 a.m.: Morning poster session and oral presentations</p><p>11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch and Keynote Speaker</p><p>1-3 p.m.: Afternoon poster session and oral presentations</p><p>3-4 p.m.: Closing remarks and light refreshments</p><p>Students in the Humanities or Science, Mathematics and Engineering interested in presenting at the conference should apply <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QamBA5gXtkyG3u0HyDpwQo_Ah-2eFUBJr73n_ttBi8xUOVlLVzRWNklQTVdVWUZPMkpDRDlIV0w5NC4u" target="_blank">here</a> by March 1. If they have any questions about what kinds of projects qualify, they are encouraged to contact their professors or Kamal Bewar at kamal.bewar@slcc.edu with any questions. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOFIpE19QT114SVk4ao-TY-r7WVo_q7ET0EvvW3XNdarbgwFQkb1uCF-qCVQAgg1-jM9sQAQiGbgNgfG2TBoZJoentb-ISEBO2eP6Hu8LBOSjWbGhfvV8JF9y6XO15BeJkQYchdhhf2SWCH8iykxOUv3CWtCVAygqQJYawSImFaqYkpn53u6l6qv4zTQ/s640/UPRC-041823-sf-0003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOFIpE19QT114SVk4ao-TY-r7WVo_q7ET0EvvW3XNdarbgwFQkb1uCF-qCVQAgg1-jM9sQAQiGbgNgfG2TBoZJoentb-ISEBO2eP6Hu8LBOSjWbGhfvV8JF9y6XO15BeJkQYchdhhf2SWCH8iykxOUv3CWtCVAygqQJYawSImFaqYkpn53u6l6qv4zTQ/w640-h480/UPRC-041823-sf-0003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-87674108352647997842024-01-16T09:46:00.001-07:002024-01-16T16:10:03.915-07:00Explore SLCC<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOr3zHPRNpBIRvwMoMu31NGySdsRrMGr-6aSIF1qYS_SbHBVRjHicfQpvO63kyTjWIe0N7uGpoRL5xCx2uxpXr03u4SuEtM9sIEseCFGCn29lcL2iK0wlvN6NDTBObFqku1AxipedMoT3MMXEXbQBhZHujFQ4cNqUzLsGFASduBOti9_7FrZm15gtDWe8/s640/ExploreSLCC-Digital-640x427-Final-1-12-2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOr3zHPRNpBIRvwMoMu31NGySdsRrMGr-6aSIF1qYS_SbHBVRjHicfQpvO63kyTjWIe0N7uGpoRL5xCx2uxpXr03u4SuEtM9sIEseCFGCn29lcL2iK0wlvN6NDTBObFqku1AxipedMoT3MMXEXbQBhZHujFQ4cNqUzLsGFASduBOti9_7FrZm15gtDWe8/w640-h428/ExploreSLCC-Digital-640x427-Final-1-12-2024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /> Join Salt Lake Community College as we host our annual <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/exploreslcc/index.aspx">Explore SLCC open house</a> on Tuesday, March 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus. This is a free event, open to the community where everyone can learn more about the programs and resources SLCC offers.<div><br /></div><div>Explore SLCC helps familiarize students with the institution and introduces them to the SLCC community as they learn to navigate the college system. They will learn about all the programs and resources SLCC has to offer to ensure they have a successful college education in and out of the classroom.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.slcc.edu/academics/degrees/index.aspx">Degree</a> and<a href="https://www.slcc.edu/sltech/index.aspx"> technical programs</a> will be in attendance. Whether people need assistance starting a career, pursuing a college or university degree, or a certification to go directly into the workforce, Explore SLCC will have all the resources necessary for students to make the right choice.<br /><br />Admissions application assistance will be available at the event for those students interested in enrolling in either degree or technical fields at SLCC. The application takes less than 20 minutes, and students and their families can continue exploring SLCC after applying.<br /><br />There will be a free parking area for those in attendance; signage will be placed to direct prospective students and families to designated parking spots. <a href="https://slcc.my.salesforce-sites.com/EventListing?eventId=7018V000001EzeA">Pre-registration</a> for the events is highly encouraged but optional. Come Explore SLCC, meet our students, staff, and faculty, and discover why SLCC is the best fit for you!<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-88976041025661171372024-01-12T09:02:00.000-07:002024-01-12T09:02:16.961-07:00Pharmacy Tech<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfUcHekQ8KP0ZZmysjYLwd88L76xglhzXCK5_z3KD8AvyXpUJNc12PLw3jpaWn0oV5ANKFcd2s4vLwuAkMnsQJsQp0eemPLkv5b-kWnJmNImxAnAb-PbuKfmVHQAtSPlnREYKfSJTyZncxqG7Jeakd06249ZLEFSgUpnm2aFzTX86WOOhcPMZoE4LOkY/s640/PharmacyTechnicianProgram018.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfUcHekQ8KP0ZZmysjYLwd88L76xglhzXCK5_z3KD8AvyXpUJNc12PLw3jpaWn0oV5ANKFcd2s4vLwuAkMnsQJsQp0eemPLkv5b-kWnJmNImxAnAb-PbuKfmVHQAtSPlnREYKfSJTyZncxqG7Jeakd06249ZLEFSgUpnm2aFzTX86WOOhcPMZoE4LOkY/w640-h428/PharmacyTechnicianProgram018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />A critical member of the healthcare system is a pharmacy technician, and at Salt Lake Community College a student can obtain their certification in as little as three semesters. Pharmacy techs not only get to interact with the patient, but they are also essential in providing the patients with the correct medication that will be utilized for their healing journey. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.slcc.edu/sltech/areas/health_care/pharm-tech.aspx">SLCC's pharmacy tech certificate program</a> is a comprehensive, hands-on program where students get the opportunity to not only gain knowledge in the classroom but also learn in the real world. The pharmacy program requires students to obtain an externship at a licensed pharmacy where they will learn immeasurable skills.<br /><br />Upon graduation, students will be qualified to work at a pharmacy and prepared to take the national certification exam. <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/photostory/index.aspx">SLCC graduate pharmacy technicians</a> work closely with pharmacists to ensure that the patient's health is at the forefront. The collaboration between the healthcare professionals, from the setting and assisting the pharmacists in preparing and dispensing patients' medication, is immeasurable as that is a step closer to patients healing through medication therapy. <br /><br />Students interested in enrolling in the pharmacy technician program at SLCC are encouraged to <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/sltech/areas/health_care/pharm-tech.aspx">visit the website</a>. Financial aid is available.<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p><br /></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-66585055270173991922024-01-10T10:53:00.003-07:002024-01-10T10:53:41.285-07:00 Rising Star Alumni Award Recipient Finds the Hidden Strengths<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDY32HmrXYYRfXPr6joINK6O9wweEX92TmM5cX0tABp9empQpjO72tzISPsvF2aYq4zcCRI7tM_e_hsVZrwdBuRVli8c3CGDGPQNjuJmgWznmIo-wKzk0zJipxc9qa7IjeuD3KhE9ckR422-7JliWBwRAi5cyIvKm7XvsjiaanvpHDmUbu77BJZrCb9xw/s637/Brooke_8X10%5B6%5D%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDY32HmrXYYRfXPr6joINK6O9wweEX92TmM5cX0tABp9empQpjO72tzISPsvF2aYq4zcCRI7tM_e_hsVZrwdBuRVli8c3CGDGPQNjuJmgWznmIo-wKzk0zJipxc9qa7IjeuD3KhE9ckR422-7JliWBwRAi5cyIvKm7XvsjiaanvpHDmUbu77BJZrCb9xw/w514-h640/Brooke_8X10%5B6%5D%20copy.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Brooke Baxter believes every weakness has a hidden strength, and that you just need to figure out the strength. She used this strategy to mine the challenges of a PTSD diagnosis to persist and excel as a student at Salt Lake Community College and then at the University of Utah.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">"I used my hypervigilant mind to pay close attention to detail. And I used my constantly racing mind to sustain focus and memorize material,” recalls Brooke, who graduated from SLCC in 2017 with an associate’s degree in General Studies.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">SLCC’s Alumni Leadership Council has selected Brooke as the 2024 recipient for the Rising Star Award, which recognizes SLCC alumni who have made a profound and positive impact in their communities and beyond, and who have graduated from the College within the last seven years.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #191919; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">“The College’s commitment to educating the future generation is often rewarded with outstanding individuals who go above and beyond in their respective careers and community involvement,” says Mike Bird, a member of <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/alumni/alumni-leadership-council.aspx"><span class="s3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">SLCC’s Alumni Leadership Council</span></a>. “The Rising Star Award is an opportunity to highlight some of these amazing graduates who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, career development, and commitment to their community.”</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">“Receiving this award means a lot to me. It really made me feel good about myself and challenges the self-doubts that sometimes get stuck in my head,” says Brooke who works at the U of U Huntsman Mental Health Institute as a behavioral technician, with children who are on the autism spectrum or have other intellectual and developmental disabilities. She plans to apply to graduate school to become a board-certified behavioral analyst.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">“I hold Brooke in high regard,” stated David Hubert, PhD, associate provost for Learning Advancement. He recalls her drive as a SLCC student to complete her education in one year, consistently landing on the dean’s list, while she was working two jobs and initially facing homelessness and food insecurity. “Brooke Baxter exemplifies what can happen when a determined student overcomes difficulties while pursuing their education at a community college,” adds David.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The associate provost also recalls the stiff competition Brooke faced in receiving SLCC’s 2017 Graduate of Excellence recognition. “The competition to be chosen as the Graduate of Excellence in General Studies is extremely stiff, as the majority of our graduates are in General Studies. I get more applications and nominations for this award than do all the deans combined for the specific school graduates of excellence.”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Deep Commitment to Children Facing Challenges</b></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The first time Brooke started at SLCC, she had just finished high school [Viewmont High]. Not long after, she dropped out. A 90-minute bus commute and juggling multiple jobs was just too much. “Plus, I wasn’t even sure of what I wanted to do,” recalls Brooke.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">It was during these two years, while working with children who were homeless, that Brooke realized her career path. “I wanted to work with children who had experienced trauma and have a greater impact on these kids. I knew an education was a path in that direction,” says Brooke, who transferred from SLCC to the U of U where she earned a bachelor’s in Sociology and minors in Criminology and Diversity.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">“I chose SLCC because I had heard good things about it—in searches it ranked high in quality of education and it was affordable,” recalls Brooke. She had also heard the teachers were passionate about their work and many had worked in their fields. “One of my professors had been a cop for 30 years in New York City, had a PhD in Sociology, and was teaching criminal justice classes—he had some great stories.” Brooke remembers approachable professors and lively debates in classes. “I loved it there.”</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">To pay for school, Brookes relied on financial aid, grants, a scholarship, and her own income working several jobs to pay for college.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">In her free time, which is hard to deduce where that might be, Brooke wrote. She wrote to escape stress. She wrote to process her PTSD. She wrote until she had self-published a fantasy book, titled <i>Heiwa </i>by B.A. Baxter, which is now part of a trilogy. “I put my internal voices and perspectives into the characters,” says Brooke. The title means “peace” in Japanese.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Don’t Debate It, Do Something About It</b></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">“A big part of who I am is advocacy and human justice issues,” says Brooke. “It is important to notice the people who are disadvantaged. And instead of turning an issue into a debate, do something about it.”</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration-line: underline;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">She volunteered in the homeless community during the COVID lockdown in Seattle and at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) education department during the Seattle Black Lives Matter protests. She was a crisis worker and counselor at a Housing First operation in Seattle. She has continued her advocacy work here in Utah, particularly for the disadvantaged and mentally ill.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #191919; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Council member, Mike, notes that Brooke’s advocacy work stood out. “Brooke’s selection came with strong support and praise for all the hard work and accomplishments she has had in and out of the College. Her advocacy and service to many groups and organizations have benefitted the lives of countless individuals.” </span></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-68770832056973046622024-01-08T11:08:00.000-07:002024-01-08T11:08:34.435-07:00 SLCC’s Presidential Search Committee Announces Three Public Meeting<p> <b style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 14.7px;"> </b></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0F6U_VpnyBB3w3KLOEyjTdD0757kdjR_4rb2USDFqknXefgfh4ca_xsGERLEj3y_jH3FGSRWyPrJBaqLeiFSY1VmLwPJZjqSFqvIhx5QEr8fFB8l1FK4PKrQejGWa2GMus9EzymauYyF4WZBQl8fUglDb13LpZ6fJztnyq1gD6OIDgfjdRxdZZKQb90/s640/StudentLeadersBlockLettersSLCC18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0F6U_VpnyBB3w3KLOEyjTdD0757kdjR_4rb2USDFqknXefgfh4ca_xsGERLEj3y_jH3FGSRWyPrJBaqLeiFSY1VmLwPJZjqSFqvIhx5QEr8fFB8l1FK4PKrQejGWa2GMus9EzymauYyF4WZBQl8fUglDb13LpZ6fJztnyq1gD6OIDgfjdRxdZZKQb90/w640-h428/StudentLeadersBlockLettersSLCC18.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><b><br /> </b><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">PRESS RELEASE</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;">The Salt Lake Community College’s (SLCC) Presidential Search Committee will host three public meetings this month to gather input from members of the SLCC community and the general public.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #191919; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s3" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-kerning: none;">This is an opportunity </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">to provide input on the leadership profile, which is part of the position announcement, for the presidential search before the position is posted and the search committee begins reviewing applications. </span><span class="s3" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;">The times and locations for the three in-person meetings include the following:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b> </b></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 42px; text-indent: -24px;"><span class="s4" style="font-family: Symbol; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">·</span><span class="s5" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">January 9, 2024, 6–7 p.m., South City Campus, Multipurpose Room</span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 42px; text-indent: -24px;"><span class="s4" style="font-family: Symbol; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">·</span><span class="s5" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">January 10, 2024, 11 a.m.–noon, Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center, Oak Room</span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 42px; text-indent: -24px;"><span class="s4" style="font-family: Symbol; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">·</span><span class="s5" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">January 11, 2024, 2–3 p.m., Jordan Campus, Student Center, Multipurpose Room</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Input can be provided in-person at the meetings, or by emailing <a href="mailto:slccpresidentsearch@ushe.edu"><span class="s6" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-kerning: none;">slccpresidentsearch@ushe.edu</span></a>, or by submitting through the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ushe.edu/slcc-anonymous-feedback/__;!!NfSqYQ!CwCPAeqJE4cFlfWkk4tVpkXt5cMpwhQ3K-4U5zeJFFXcxIiIpMYA_Mdx7vSbksVbxjCSge6taIFnqCQHm_e2kg$"><span class="s6" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-kerning: none;">anonymous comment box</span></a> on SLCC’s presidential search webpage.</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;">SLCC is working with AGB Search, a national search firm, to establish a position announcement and call for nominations and applications. The next public announcement from the committee will be when it recommends three to five finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education. It is anticipated that a new president will be selected by early summer of 2024.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;">The SLCC Presidential Search Committee is co-led by Brady Southwick, chair of SLCC’s Board of Trustees, and Sharon Eubank from the Utah Board of Higher Education. The committee is comprised of representatives from the Utah Board of Higher Education and SLCC trustees, faculty, staff, students, administration, and alumni as well as a community representative.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;">More information and updates can be found on <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/presidential-search/"><span class="s6" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-kerning: none;">SLCC’s presidential search webpage</span></a>.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-67425025488745660612024-01-05T14:30:00.006-07:002024-01-10T16:30:08.304-07:00Law Enforcement Appreciation Day<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXbZ2zOVUtTKfIqDJiNsyzY7-fQEQMFqQDaW8EnyKPMWzKII2KU6jEVLKNPbsWlllEOB9OW74aybasLGuYr3YOHrztP2nit8vr7bVD6AZQCFrxfJRYw7r8oTANfL3_kXCZn8-GzhEvSfKcav4bABbHP3g9uZGMKIDuqQT_rOugjtOpKE-8FD-4JdeTYk/s640/Law%20Enforcement%20GradB.C.08102023%20(35).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXbZ2zOVUtTKfIqDJiNsyzY7-fQEQMFqQDaW8EnyKPMWzKII2KU6jEVLKNPbsWlllEOB9OW74aybasLGuYr3YOHrztP2nit8vr7bVD6AZQCFrxfJRYw7r8oTANfL3_kXCZn8-GzhEvSfKcav4bABbHP3g9uZGMKIDuqQT_rOugjtOpKE-8FD-4JdeTYk/w640-h428/Law%20Enforcement%20GradB.C.08102023%20(35).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SLCC Law Enforcement Academy Graduation</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br />In celebration of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, we invite you to learn more about <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/satts/programs/law-enforcement-academy.aspx">SLCC’s Law Enforcement Academy</a> at our Miller Campus. Salt Lake Community College has been instrumental in training and shaping hundreds of law enforcement officers in the State of Utah since the academy's conception in 1987.<br /><br />SLCC's Law Enforcement Academy allows cadets to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their field and graduate. Many cadets return to SLCC to further their education and continue advancing within law enforcement.<br /><br />Sergeant Richard Montanez, who gets to interact with the SLCC Academy cadets and evaluate and monitor their progress, says that an average of 75 percent of cadets get placed in a job before they graduate from the academy. "There is a job for everyone in this field out there. It may not be where they want it now, but I am confident they will get there with hard work," says Sergeant Montanez.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRr_doFYiBNsIYGD4muDONedqh-AnN0ubbvEX5xsHkCTRcqXRCuC2f8H-V_b_mNxYjJQxX2U1CYycmMWbMbG6UR5eRwOG-SWKKFLinrbExeNzK6iRIwHCImqtGv7cKbrMOR6fUxVwbZzgGGgxNUm6kS388PHg9NFbexdbT5ptm4Zc_I7D0XI2CNU2qaM/s640/LawEnforcementEMTtrainingClassroomAndPT063.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRr_doFYiBNsIYGD4muDONedqh-AnN0ubbvEX5xsHkCTRcqXRCuC2f8H-V_b_mNxYjJQxX2U1CYycmMWbMbG6UR5eRwOG-SWKKFLinrbExeNzK6iRIwHCImqtGv7cKbrMOR6fUxVwbZzgGGgxNUm6kS388PHg9NFbexdbT5ptm4Zc_I7D0XI2CNU2qaM/w640-h426/LawEnforcementEMTtrainingClassroomAndPT063.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SLCC Law Enforcement Academy Cadet in Training</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Cadets at the academy obtain hands-on learning experience, mentorship, and guidance from their instructors with years of expertise in their field, making their learning education invaluable. "Our goal is not only to impart knowledge to the cadets but encourage them and empower them to believe in themselves and remind them of the importance of this role in our community," says Sergeant Montanez.<br /><br />The two-semester program covers a wide range of topics that prepare and set the cadets for success in an entry-level position within the field. The program is based at the SLCC Miller Campus, with evening classes to ensure that those with full-time jobs and busy family schedules can pursue their dreams of becoming a law enforcement officer. <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/">Financial Aid</a> is available for students. </div>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-51305900652544892023-12-19T09:16:00.007-07:002024-01-04T11:56:45.067-07:00Salt Lake Community College Begins National Search for New President<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVsk56oYBaDS6XnfEKEmr2g2Xia4Db8DMfUK34DpkJyI0MCSaZ5qlIAMDCH93S3PbXe-MrJwcfifuta0sE_h1UDy5e3hq-9bxl-k0WLjqdwygz8noacg3JheKqvWUik2Mz-EbZ5N2shWkX5HJhgh09ufrbZQIxMEJQoebOCsldtrSR8bNfEc2z6cORrs/s640/Student%20Center%20MountainsB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVsk56oYBaDS6XnfEKEmr2g2Xia4Db8DMfUK34DpkJyI0MCSaZ5qlIAMDCH93S3PbXe-MrJwcfifuta0sE_h1UDy5e3hq-9bxl-k0WLjqdwygz8noacg3JheKqvWUik2Mz-EbZ5N2shWkX5HJhgh09ufrbZQIxMEJQoebOCsldtrSR8bNfEc2z6cORrs/w640-h428/Student%20Center%20MountainsB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />PRESS RELEASE<br /><br />Salt Lake Community College announces 11-member Presidential Search Committee and upcoming public meetings.<br /><br />As part of its delegated duties and responsibilities, the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/president/boardoftrustees.aspx#southwick">Board of Trustees</a> named an 11-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of SLCC. The college is working with AGB Search, a national search firm, to establish a position announcement and call for nominations and applications. <br /><br />Brady Southwick, chair of SLCC’s Board of Trustees, will co-lead the presidential search committee with Sharon Eubank from the Utah Board of Higher Education. The committee is comprised of representatives from the Utah Board of Higher Education and SLCC trustees, faculty, staff, students, administration, and alumni as well as a community representative. <br /><br />“I’m confident with our search committee and stakeholders, that we will find someone with the higher education expertise and vision to lead Salt Lake Community College,” said Brady Southwick, SLCC Board of Trustees Chair. “We just celebrated our 75th anniversary, opened a new campus in Herriman, and saw a big jump in new enrollment. It is good timing for us to identify new leadership that can step in and guide the college into the future.” <br /><br /><br />SLCC Board of Trustees<br /><br />Brady Southwick, Chair<br /><br />Lori Chillingworth, Vice Chair<br /><br /><br />Utah Board of Higher Education<br /><br />· Sharon Eubank<br /><br />· Tina Marriott Larson<br /><br /><br />SLCC Faculty, Staff, and Administration<br /><br />· Tim Sheehan, Vice President, Government and Community Relations<br /><br />· Robert Pettitt, Dean, School of Health Sciences<br /><br />· Gabe Byars, Faculty Senate President<br /><br />· Brandi Mair, Staff President<br /><br />· Joyce Wambuyi, Student Body President<br /><br />· Shawn Newell, Alumni Representative & Emeritus Trustee<br /><br /><br />Community Representative<br /><br />· Ross Romero, CEO of Inclusion Strategies, Former Utah State Senator <br /><br /><br />In January, the search committee will hold three meetings to gather input. These meetings are open to the general public. A reminder will be distributed the first week of January. <br /><br /><br />· January 9, 2024, 6– 7 p.m., South City Campus, Multipurpose Room<br /><br />· January 10, 2024, 11 a.m.– noon, Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center Building, Oak Room<br /><br />· January 11, 2024, 2–3 p.m., Jordan Campus, Student Center, Multipurpose Room<br /><br /><br />Once a list of finalists is established, the presidential search committee will involve key Utah stakeholders in the interviewing process. The final step will be to send the list of finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for consideration as the next president of SLCC.<p class="p3" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: white; font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p7" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14.7px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><br /><p></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-87651125734972308752023-12-13T14:52:00.004-07:002023-12-15T15:58:42.824-07:00Unveiling and Dedication of Nikola Tesla Sculpture on Campus<p>On December 12, Salt Lake Community College unveiled and dedicated a new statue on campus of the renowned inventor, Nikola Tesla. The statue, crafted by <a href="https://atlasbronzecasting.com/nikola-tesla-monument" target="_blank">local artist Stan Watts</a> and Russian sculptor <a href="https://www.sledkov.com/en-home.html" target="_blank">Andrey Sledkov</a>, is the first of many by the artists that will be placed throughout the United States and Europe, and the only one to be placed at a college institution. </p><p>“In celebration of Tesla's vision and influence on today's technology, we thought it was so important that it be right at the entrance of our science, math and engineering building to help our students see what's possible in the world of engineering,” said President Deneece Huftalin during the unveiling. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1R7iLmh8m0BGWUBdW8xmSgZw917VgqfbRe6nMRv5E-luBScAoC5UfAM1UKJ5ZRSO-zoMKLBh8zL9VEcOvdda4cUiAPhm4co5UQ4pit8wmuvXc29KbnUcXy3MKtw8k9G3DgVDVbKVc8Pn8xwHrT4psszQUrbrgggazKfwuRtb1tJDfUkXZk8jwmnC1xlA/s640/IMG_5377.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1R7iLmh8m0BGWUBdW8xmSgZw917VgqfbRe6nMRv5E-luBScAoC5UfAM1UKJ5ZRSO-zoMKLBh8zL9VEcOvdda4cUiAPhm4co5UQ4pit8wmuvXc29KbnUcXy3MKtw8k9G3DgVDVbKVc8Pn8xwHrT4psszQUrbrgggazKfwuRtb1tJDfUkXZk8jwmnC1xlA/w480-h640/IMG_5377.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new Nikola Tesla statue displayed at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Positioned at the west entrance of the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/40.671642,+-111.945797?entry=tts" target="_blank">Science & Industry (SI) Building</a> at Taylorsville Redwood Campus, the statue greets students as they enter the building with a contemplative Nikola Tesla sitting in a chair and reading a book entitled, <i>A theory of natural philosophy </i>by Roger Joseph Boscovich, a scientist and philosopher. This statue serves as a reminder of the impact of Tesla's contributions to science, technology, and humanity. </p><p>The purpose behind the installation of this monument at the College is to celebrate this electrical engineer and inventor who revolutionized modern science with his groundbreaking inventions and theories, including alternating current (AC) electrical systems, the Tesla coil, and wireless communication. Technologies today that are in part due to his work include the remote control, neon and fluorescent lights, computers, smartphones, laser beams, x-rays, and robotics.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqViKbDGlCxkkAgrXYw0F_tIrZw9_x8R3nn4teoa-s9JUuJ42DLOzu5tg8O3-ilIKfmVJhCEfCMTsSYNkmup2SAs-QNYTJ5FKOlAmFCswkzipHvGeobzcPSHUOGH-8NCeuQfwqlpUgYFLNGFx-2k0YP2w2WkXXxrd3mc8wsz5MqiaGKmWAmTtFnd7sYY/s640/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2281_BC.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="640" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqViKbDGlCxkkAgrXYw0F_tIrZw9_x8R3nn4teoa-s9JUuJ42DLOzu5tg8O3-ilIKfmVJhCEfCMTsSYNkmup2SAs-QNYTJ5FKOlAmFCswkzipHvGeobzcPSHUOGH-8NCeuQfwqlpUgYFLNGFx-2k0YP2w2WkXXxrd3mc8wsz5MqiaGKmWAmTtFnd7sYY/w640-h424/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2281_BC.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikola Lonchar, Stan Watts, Jerry Taylor, President Deneece Huftalin, and James Walton cutting the ribbon for the new Nikola Tesla statue at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The dedication ceremony included a short introduction by Nikola Lonchar, president and founder of the <i><a href="https://teslasciencefoundation.org/" target="_blank">Nikola Tesla Science Foundation</a></i> based in Philadelphia, who provided insight into the inventor's life and the profound impact of his inventions. For the past four years, they have hosted lectures, conferences and social events, making them the most active Tesla-related group in the world. </p><p><a href="https://nicklonchar.com/teslaspeople/" target="_blank">Nikola Lonchar</a>, who was named after Nikola Tesla, has made it his mission to help young people learn about the scientist who he was named after. “I was trying to figure out what we can do, how we can promote Tesla, how to bring Tesla into the American school system,” said Nikola, adding that young people know much more about the car Tesla than the company’s namesake, Nikola Tesla. He hopes to change this by starting clubs that honor Tesla’s legacy. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYci48M_3vCjJ1PPifyw47ja7eefJw1lksq8wlXBikwCTamSB1nDp2kafu3bwvLfmfKEnWBjKXcQbRKf0njV1_OOvcBPMMJpUZkwVH9kR0YZcS_9FK5Qh-aOvuI9qmVhPb8JFYXOGef2Ik1NK4WFycsNGmrareezLCmqRR974CzemPy40oWhkxDQ4ajI/s640/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2288_BC.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYci48M_3vCjJ1PPifyw47ja7eefJw1lksq8wlXBikwCTamSB1nDp2kafu3bwvLfmfKEnWBjKXcQbRKf0njV1_OOvcBPMMJpUZkwVH9kR0YZcS_9FK5Qh-aOvuI9qmVhPb8JFYXOGef2Ik1NK4WFycsNGmrareezLCmqRR974CzemPy40oWhkxDQ4ajI/w640-h440/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2288_BC.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stan Watts, Jerry Taylor, and President Deneece Huftalin.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The statue was made possible through the generosity of alumnus Jerry Taylor. Jerry has been involved with SLCC for over six decades, most recently through the Jerry Taylor Endowed Scholarship, which over the years has <a href="https://www.slcc.edu/imin/student-scholarships.aspx" target="_blank">benefited countless students</a>. </p><p>“I knew very little about Mr. Tesla and the more I found out the more excited I got because I was in the electrical industry all my career. And when I found out what he did and what he accomplished, I just got more excited,” said Jerry, who started <a href="https://taylor-electric.com/" target="_blank">Taylor Electric</a> company here in Utah. He hopes that this statue will inspire students to learn more about Nikola Tesla. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ybBTH7RHWAiy7VMiLJOxrsawp26vApPs3ZALGOMrtKx1xOT8t08VKTOIC53-GFzKEJKdYsFagTLjqMyAKHUoPo8im4vrh-_umXyNAu9VvC8mQDhR4XBDTgB3tYsHU6jOnPKDHFWWj3x-POheeMQOHyHI8cUToOPevQw586y21VyVbThhOCjPAX6hvxM/s640/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2300_BC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="640" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ybBTH7RHWAiy7VMiLJOxrsawp26vApPs3ZALGOMrtKx1xOT8t08VKTOIC53-GFzKEJKdYsFagTLjqMyAKHUoPo8im4vrh-_umXyNAu9VvC8mQDhR4XBDTgB3tYsHU6jOnPKDHFWWj3x-POheeMQOHyHI8cUToOPevQw586y21VyVbThhOCjPAX6hvxM/w640-h430/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2300_BC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Bob Whittaker, executive director of Development, and James Walton, the College’s Gallery and Art Collection specialist worked together with Development and the Art Committee to bring this piece to the College’s ever-growing permanent art collection. </p><p></p><p>“I think it's in a great location here, where all our science students are going to walk past it every day,” said James. “I hope that this will encourage people to learn more about Tesla and be an impetus for people to get curious about his legacy and learn more about the man.” </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0aMi2Mz7DoshOf46z6gApVfu5aO-Dn4z-UsXFtuHTcl465wEi0YdhGRWdyAu8DlrsQPJ8wWHqpvrmUJeSqrqQf_5gWs8hRSu8boiS9xBrf-k9qNupvUphhPVfXaCw0GLs92goOF4xRfoeV0BTyVM6MfTsLKLyWtLtTFXnfgpb0uboYRNtNV2L8bhENo/s640/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2340_BC.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="640" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0aMi2Mz7DoshOf46z6gApVfu5aO-Dn4z-UsXFtuHTcl465wEi0YdhGRWdyAu8DlrsQPJ8wWHqpvrmUJeSqrqQf_5gWs8hRSu8boiS9xBrf-k9qNupvUphhPVfXaCw0GLs92goOF4xRfoeV0BTyVM6MfTsLKLyWtLtTFXnfgpb0uboYRNtNV2L8bhENo/w640-h528/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2340_BC.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artist Stan Watts standing by his sculpture of Nikola Tesla.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLRgsd8f8CEyLGqZDoFunaQwTXAPK9L3lqBR-X6xnD0BMmGMLZKJHY2dXdWC_AKa5D71rVPb7V6KXX-gW_h5xxpKelFJR98-i96IzxqX0L9WnTC-pT1MZBaayl69NqttkFpKbmJTCae6cM6YhhKYhi2A6uY0NBVPVsJIn_kLrHxDHgzp1uxpjDmq4jiE/s640/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2317_BC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLRgsd8f8CEyLGqZDoFunaQwTXAPK9L3lqBR-X6xnD0BMmGMLZKJHY2dXdWC_AKa5D71rVPb7V6KXX-gW_h5xxpKelFJR98-i96IzxqX0L9WnTC-pT1MZBaayl69NqttkFpKbmJTCae6cM6YhhKYhi2A6uY0NBVPVsJIn_kLrHxDHgzp1uxpjDmq4jiE/w640-h440/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2317_BC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgMpM6_8QiovGU93GWR21WOxijAiqSVGKLfTtuDiXFroW36ZMlXt4OAteW4OS5SFzqFW2VQBRZom9PUekvYsDgR6fs1PWPNyzHjYUrhwJwBktT6Huj86ZeOguOxEOu-S2LiWlmm_-SRKKgUEcVvbA0AbydDA1WdduN4x2JuNgbrppVokhFVNctFyBXP_c/s640/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2231_BC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="476" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgMpM6_8QiovGU93GWR21WOxijAiqSVGKLfTtuDiXFroW36ZMlXt4OAteW4OS5SFzqFW2VQBRZom9PUekvYsDgR6fs1PWPNyzHjYUrhwJwBktT6Huj86ZeOguOxEOu-S2LiWlmm_-SRKKgUEcVvbA0AbydDA1WdduN4x2JuNgbrppVokhFVNctFyBXP_c/w476-h640/Tesla%20STEM20231212_2231_BC.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br />Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-54630959019139857462023-12-08T11:02:00.001-07:002023-12-08T13:20:00.622-07:00Second Annual Physiology Symposium Showcases Students' Research Achievements<p>The <a href="https://saltlakecommunitycollege.blogspot.com/2022/12/slccs-first-physiology-symposium.html" target="_blank">second annual Human Physiology Symposium</a> for Physiology of Physiology Students (POPS) was held in the Student Event Center on December 7. The symposium, organized by the Human Physiology leadership and sponsored by the Allen Foundation, aimed to highlight the research conducted by students in the field of human physiology. </p><p>The course is a hands-on lab where students investigate physiological processes through data and analysis and could pick topics ranging from cardiovascular, respiratory, biomolecules, circadian rhythm, nervous and muscular systems. Students came up with a question and used the scientific method to carry out experiments. They collected and analyzed the data and created figures to explain how the data supports their hypotheses. This symposium prepared many of them to have experience in undergraduate research.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsw2QfmUtz7138M5ksYUlajQp5aXPvKQWuXEKrwjEJ8FsBadTOxx2bqIEzFSpWbORw5xa4WiBw1NADqRAVryujY7p7dbSWX7UYxQUVnzkJYoN6Xuk6q3KSwq-tAYROeuRVeJgIsbPUl-m9d56xIU7JRIN2GW56spJx56-vKKwQMB3ytUpOTvK3ezC4yIA/s640/PhysiologySymposium-120623-sf-0082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Five female students standing along side a poster they created" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsw2QfmUtz7138M5ksYUlajQp5aXPvKQWuXEKrwjEJ8FsBadTOxx2bqIEzFSpWbORw5xa4WiBw1NADqRAVryujY7p7dbSWX7UYxQUVnzkJYoN6Xuk6q3KSwq-tAYROeuRVeJgIsbPUl-m9d56xIU7JRIN2GW56spJx56-vKKwQMB3ytUpOTvK3ezC4yIA/w640-h426/PhysiologySymposium-120623-sf-0082.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Presenters at the symposium: Aileen Henning, Rachael Ivie, Bridget Kroetch, Bekah Masina, and Hailee Marcroft</td></tr></tbody></table><p>“It was better than having to take finals or tests throughout the semester. I've never done an actual research project so it was cool to see those steps,” said Bekah Masina, a student who teamed up with four other students to research the topic of the effects caffeine has on short-term memory.</p><p>POPS began in the fall of 2019, promoting course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE). Working in groups of up to five, students came up with a question that had personal interest to them. Some of the questions students came up with this year were how music affects blood pressure, does exercise affect how we sleep, and how eating habits affect our circadian rhythm.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0uC6RcZXx1Iz36K-3DgkFQfBWuKuGkk9mmpD7MmnWVmRnda-WzdLLzi_ZxPgu9TJYxgt96a9H3Eemu8g-7En7Es5TYl8xBUENK6ilUlhP65eOPD-eiR911ZfOHT8BvAUaceiZtTRqlLwMbs7fO_N99FpLfl7dkwxeTiawCv3axcf-uxjItU4B5kSUSE/s640/PhysiologySymposium-120623-sf-0131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Students looking at posters and talking" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0uC6RcZXx1Iz36K-3DgkFQfBWuKuGkk9mmpD7MmnWVmRnda-WzdLLzi_ZxPgu9TJYxgt96a9H3Eemu8g-7En7Es5TYl8xBUENK6ilUlhP65eOPD-eiR911ZfOHT8BvAUaceiZtTRqlLwMbs7fO_N99FpLfl7dkwxeTiawCv3axcf-uxjItU4B5kSUSE/w640-h426/PhysiologySymposium-120623-sf-0131.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>“Our hope in creating this project-based learning opportunity was to provide students with the experience to learn physiology on a deeper level with a fun and creative approach. This project, which must be completed over the course of the semester, is rigorous, but our students stepped up to the challenge and surpassed our expectations. They immersed themselves in their projects and showed excitement in the process. We could not be prouder of their determination to produce these wonderful projects,” said Jo Stosich, biology lab instructor. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPlbV2pS-kacI5kNdf93fsYPDl84LsBoJPXQfs6zlQY-xEhVKIvfjjIrrruXHp6fbzbhxx2i5Tw3C9KKlFNfX7Gxf-jcznNbFSHCPVQGEvKJhov3Frhe0B0x8ftyYLMKchGSB50_HhC5fZ-h9hosST1tF3Wvq0wtxlCR-vQVk6mQpFOUDGjLP5Z_iPTE/s640/PhysiologySymposium-120623-sf-0143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A section of someone's poster that shows a person exercising alongside graphs" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPlbV2pS-kacI5kNdf93fsYPDl84LsBoJPXQfs6zlQY-xEhVKIvfjjIrrruXHp6fbzbhxx2i5Tw3C9KKlFNfX7Gxf-jcznNbFSHCPVQGEvKJhov3Frhe0B0x8ftyYLMKchGSB50_HhC5fZ-h9hosST1tF3Wvq0wtxlCR-vQVk6mQpFOUDGjLP5Z_iPTE/w640-h426/PhysiologySymposium-120623-sf-0143.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-63155068036699134792023-12-07T11:35:00.006-07:002023-12-07T11:35:55.232-07:00 SLCC Alum Paige Chomplearn Moves from Food Service to Surgical Technician thanks to Metallica Scholars Initiative<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8EJf9QzXyaY8F2rgvMGDc4ZgUmb0NyDpdhKa9gmgrMbs_5AYlml9DtB5VqcJkAvIOoMUC_t1Fl7moVQFJz5FVSn_ZYaMPxj9MwsCm3P2NiqJnDMNnk5zjctPEYkx10FY83xspjJMyaeprKKV4Boy7nadg2P1xXb3bAKFyfNRFV3vHcJAC7iGU5tBovU/s5184/MetallicaScholars-111522-sf-0091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="SLCC Surgical Tech Student Headshot “Paige” Chomplearn Richchouyrod" border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8EJf9QzXyaY8F2rgvMGDc4ZgUmb0NyDpdhKa9gmgrMbs_5AYlml9DtB5VqcJkAvIOoMUC_t1Fl7moVQFJz5FVSn_ZYaMPxj9MwsCm3P2NiqJnDMNnk5zjctPEYkx10FY83xspjJMyaeprKKV4Boy7nadg2P1xXb3bAKFyfNRFV3vHcJAC7iGU5tBovU/w480-h640/MetallicaScholars-111522-sf-0091.jpg" title="SLCC Surgical Tech Student Headshot “Paige” Chomplearn Richchouyrod" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">“Paige” Chomplearn Richchouyrod<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Last year, Paige Chomplearn, who worked for many years in food service at the University of Utah Hospital, became a ‘scrub tech,” which is industry slang that differentiates medical workers into patient and non-patient care by who wears scrubs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">As a surgical technologist with the orthopedics team, Paige reflects on the past year since graduating from the Surgical Technology program at SLCC. She admits that she was initially scared when she started her new position at the hospital. She says the quality of the education she received at SLCC helped give her the skills to do her job and cope with the stress in the profession. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">“This is a hard profession and won’t get any easier, but I found that taking control by breaking things down into steps helped me not to get overwhelmed,” said Paige.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Paige is among the many skilled workers in the surgical technology field that are in high demand nationwide, with an expected 8,600 job openings over the next decade. Paige says there are many turnovers at the hospital, and they are constantly hiring new staff. Paige has taken advantage of this situation and increased her income by taking extra shifts. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">She credits the rigorousness of the Surgical Technology program at SLCC with getting her a job at the U of U Hospital. The skills she learned and the experience she gained were highly regarded during the job interview process and were deemed superior to other applicants. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Paige long dreamed of becoming a surgical technician; however, having to work and go to school full-time made that dream seem impossible. Her hope rose when her instructor announced the Metallica Scholars Initiative in her surgical tech class at Salt Lake Community College SLCC. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">“Getting the Metallica scholarship greatly relieved my financial burden and allowed me to continue my education,” says Paige<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Growing up in Thailand, Paige’s passion for surgical intervention started at a young age. “I find the human body fascinating and at age 12, asked my friend’s dad, a general surgeon, to show me surgical photos. I was so amazed.” A few years later, her father passed away from a heart attack, which strongly influenced Paige to pursue a degree in healthcare. After moving to the United States, she enrolled in the surgical tech program at SLCC and graduated last year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Paige enjoys working as a surgical technologist and plans to continue in the profession. She recommends the program at SLCC to her former co-workers in food service at the hospital and tells them about the possibility of a scholarship from Metallica to help pay for schooling.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the Metallica Scholarship,” said Paige. She says she will always be grateful for her education at SLCC and the support from Metallica’s foundation, All Within Our Hands.<o:p></o:p></p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-27581408100325074602023-12-05T13:27:00.003-07:002023-12-13T12:36:32.682-07:00Updated: Eliminating In-State College Application Fees<p><i>The public higher education system in Utah has come together to eliminate in-state college application fees. </i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_dR7Wcx2IYgbGPT2NUm5n15U4ZhxPrrImLxQPwZZtLzdkOpWOPWKpSlByv6Ht6cQCGztQwJ18PclC1Q4jU0074AbGwfWKMScNY32m4WdBINcPTEkKpaTcrbZJpkNMbvzAhdK623HM5OlhTI2d3vhFgl-hkW9WO-zuQmZ_1cK8fk4ixGYVhKZFwDmuPg/s640/Student%20Lifestyle20231103_020_BC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="640" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_dR7Wcx2IYgbGPT2NUm5n15U4ZhxPrrImLxQPwZZtLzdkOpWOPWKpSlByv6Ht6cQCGztQwJ18PclC1Q4jU0074AbGwfWKMScNY32m4WdBINcPTEkKpaTcrbZJpkNMbvzAhdK623HM5OlhTI2d3vhFgl-hkW9WO-zuQmZ_1cK8fk4ixGYVhKZFwDmuPg/w640-h430/Student%20Lifestyle20231103_020_BC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Traditionally, college application fees have been a hindrance for many prospective students, especially those from low-income families. These fees can accumulate when applying to multiple institutions, discouraging students from pursuing higher education. In recognizing this challenge, Utah's public higher education institutions decided to take a collective stand to address this issue.</p><p>The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) governed by the Utah Board of Higher Education, comprising Utah's sixteen public colleges and universities, voted on Friday to eliminate application fees for in-state applicants. This unified effort is aimed at removing financial barriers and promoting equal access to higher education for all Utah residents. </p><p>“USHE has long been laser-focused on increasing access to college and changing the college-going rate,” said President Deneece Huftalin. “We know that removing application fees has improved applications in the state before, and we would like to see that trend continue. This is a great step in removing barriers to higher education and a way to ensure that everyone has access without any sort of financial barrier limiting them.”</p><p>SLCC will begin waiving the admission fee starting January 4, 2024. The Board will pursue various sources of funding while working to develop a proposal to cover lost fee revenue. This move supports the Board’s strategic plan and goals in the areas of access, completion, and workforce alignment. By streamlining the application process and reducing financial barriers, SLCC and other public institutions in Utah are paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse future.</p><p>“At the heart of this decision is a commitment to providing as many students as possible with the opportunity for higher education,” said Board member Cydni Tetro. “Eliminating application fees for USHE colleges is a tremendous step forward in ensuring access and opportunity. This demonstrates the alignment of our entire education system to meet the needs of our students and communities by empowering individuals, enhancing their lives and opening doors statewide; we are thrilled to let in-state students know that application fees are officially waived.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Information and details when this will take effect here at SLCC will be updated to this article as soon they become available.</p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517636865029524723.post-25143255843201989422023-12-01T16:28:00.000-07:002023-12-01T16:28:34.211-07:00Meet Our Staff: Dreyah Hagan<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRa4I5gKNQ_B_5L2cdn2UJZ4hWhPFdbtFj-fJ8g8ZVBWGpjC_J6K2u26TA8G4mkaFweQWFh5IAn_dXL1dY6jP_XBGv43fNIdK7Kz4-eXesdzXN-iYlc3C_Wd2AwKf8O7pdouyvBU3idKtgvwV4oJ-Mxj7iNXIDN7H1r7NLUZbwoehaXOQcHxxmXD-kO7o/s640/Dreyah%20copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRa4I5gKNQ_B_5L2cdn2UJZ4hWhPFdbtFj-fJ8g8ZVBWGpjC_J6K2u26TA8G4mkaFweQWFh5IAn_dXL1dY6jP_XBGv43fNIdK7Kz4-eXesdzXN-iYlc3C_Wd2AwKf8O7pdouyvBU3idKtgvwV4oJ-Mxj7iNXIDN7H1r7NLUZbwoehaXOQcHxxmXD-kO7o/w480-h640/Dreyah%20copy.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b> Name:</b> Dreyah Hagan<br /><br /><b>Pronouns: </b>She/Her<br /><br /><b>Degree(s) earned and institutions:</b> Bachelor's of Psychology w/ a minor in Family Consumer Sciences from Central Washington University<br /><br /><b>Years at SLCC:</b> 2 years and 3 months<br /><br /><b>Current title:</b> Advisor 3 South Region Recruitment<br /><br /><b>Department:</b> Admissions<br /><br /><b>Previous titles at SLCC:</b> Advisor 2 College Recruitment<br /><br /><b>What is a typical day or week like for you?</b><br />In my professional role, a typical week is characterized by a dynamic and ever-changing schedule. Each day presents unique challenges and tasks as I oversee the South Region within Admissions, which has experienced significant expansion. My office at the Herriman Campus provides an excellent work environment.<br /><br />My responsibilities encompass a wide range of duties within admissions and concurrent enrollment. A typical day might involve tasks such as responding to emails, assisting walk-in visitors, providing concurrent enrollment advising, and even traveling between various schools to participate in events. This variety keeps my role engaging and ensures that no two days are identical<br /><br /><br /><b>What are the most challenging aspects of your job?</b><br />The most challenging aspect of my role as an A3, especially as someone relatively new to the position, is ensuring that the schools we have recently expanded into are fully aware of the extensive resources we provide. Our institution offers valuable resources for high school students, including concurrent enrollment opportunities, and it's crucial that we effectively communicate this to schools and students alike.<br /><br />As part of my team's objectives, I'm working towards establishing strong relationships with these schools, with the goal of showcasing the wide array of resources that Salt Lake Community College has to offer. This is particularly important for schools in close proximity to our new Herriman campus location. Bridging this awareness gap and ensuring that our resources are well-utilized is a key challenge that I am dedicated to addressing in my role.<br /><br /><br /><b>What rewards come with your job?</b><br />The most rewarding aspect of my job is the opportunity to positively impact students' lives and provide them with valuable support. Many of the students we serve in the South Region recruitment team are high school-based, and it brings me immense satisfaction to know that I can make their educational journey a bit smoother.<p></p><p><br />One of the most fulfilling moments for me is when I assist a student in creating a concurrent enrollment plan or help them better understand the intricacies of concurrent enrollment. Witnessing the transformation in their attitude, from initial confusion and anxiety to leaving my office with a clear understanding of their next steps, whether it's transitioning into a traditional college experience or pursuing concurrent enrollment, is truly rewarding.<br /><br />I take great pride in my role and in serving those who seek assistance in our admissions process. Being able to directly contribute to a student's educational path and witnessing the positive impact I can make is one of the many rewards of working in admissions, and I'm grateful to experience it firsthand.<br /><br /><br /><b>Who or what inspires you at work or in life and why?</b><br />I find inspiration in my past self and the personal journey I've undertaken. The reason for this is the culmination of experiences I've encountered and the significant progress I've made along the way. I value the challenges and triumphs that have shaped me into the person I am today, and I am grateful for the individuals who have crossed paths with me, witnessed my growth, and provided support throughout my journey.<br /><br />What truly motivates me is the contemplation of life's 'what ifs.' I envision the best possible outcomes and set my sights on achieving them. While inspiration may not always be readily available, when it strikes, I fully commit myself to the pursuit of my goals and aspirations. Reflecting on my personal journey, along with the potential for positive change and growth, serves as a constant source of inspiration, propelling me forward in both my work and life.<br /><br /><br /><b>Tell us something about yourself from outside of your SLCC life.</b><br /><b>Hobbies/interests:</b><br />Outside of my professional life at SLCC, I have a variety of hobbies and interests that I enjoy. I have a passion for playing volleyball, which not only keeps me active but also allows me to engage in team sports and develop camaraderie with others.<br /><br />One of my favorite pastimes is exploring the culinary world. I have a particular affinity for cooking, and when I'm in the kitchen, I often find myself pretending I have my own cooking show, experimenting with new recipes, and enjoying the creative process of preparing meals.<br /><br />Additionally, I find solace in spending time outdoors, particularly walking on trails. It's a wonderful way for me to connect with nature and clear my mind.<br /><br /><b>Favorite/unique thing about Herriman Campus?</b><br />My favorite aspect of the Herriman Campus would have to be my office space. It may seem simple, but I find it essential in creating a productive and comfortable environment that allows me to excel in my everyday responsibilities. The ability to shape my workspace to suit my needs and preferences has been a valuable asset in ensuring that I can efficiently serve our students and colleagues. It's a small detail, but it contributes significantly to my overall work experience and helps me stay motivated and focused<br /><br /><br /><b>Favorite place at Herriman campus? </b> <br />My favorite place at the Herriman campus is undoubtedly the balcony on the 3rd floor. The reason for this choice is the breathtaking views it offers of the surrounding area. It provides a unique vantage point to appreciate the natural beauty and surroundings of the campus.<br /><br />What makes it even more special is that it's a shared space where students, staff, and faculty can come together to work, socialize, or simply unwind while enjoying these picturesque vistas. This sense of community and the opportunity for peaceful reflection against the backdrop of such stunning scenery make it a truly special and cherished spot-on campus. </p>Salt Lake Community Collegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625099222067854052noreply@blogger.com0