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Salt Lake Community College has opened a new Plastics Lab at its Meadowbrook Campus. A boon to both students and local manufactures in the Plastics Injection Molding industry.  SLCC’s new lab will contain the newest equipment in the industry, including a RoboShot 110-ton Injection Molding Machine that was donated by BD Medical, an objet photo-polymer 3-D Printer, and a steel negative part molddonated by BARD Access Systems. “We depend on industry support in all these areas to make this program a success,” said Mark Poole, SLCC Corporate Solutions director.    “We are very grateful for the high quality of these donations. Cooperation between industry and academia benefits all involved, and all of us at SLCC will work to improve the Plastics Injection Molding workforce and industry.”   With the addition of the Objet 3-D printer and other machining and milling equipment, the Plastic lab now takes products from the concept to the prototype to the prod...

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s march on Washington, “I Have a Dream” speech, SLCC’s Student Life and Leadership department is broadcasting on the hour, for the second day, at all the campuses, his remarkable speech that took place on the Washington Mall, August 28, 1963. The Black Student Union is sponsoring a time for reflection, in the northwest hall of the  Student Center, where students and other members of the College are encouraged to post their own dreams—whether for themselves or society. Additionally, today, ABC News is live streaming special live coverage entitled “March on Washington Special”. To watch live, visit: http://abcnews.go.com/live/ As the College continues to have campus wide conversations regarding strengthening our inclusivity, this anniversary seems an important historical moment to attend to, and act upon. We invite you to  take a few minutes reflecting on Reverend King’s legacy, and your...

Salt Lake Community College held its 2013 Convocation on August 20 at the College’s Taylorsville Redwood Campus. Sekou Andrews provided the keynote address andStephen H. Urquhart was named the institution’s ‘Legislative Champion.’ Convocation brings all SLCC faculty, staff, and employees together for the College’s celebration of the new academic year the day before Fall semester classes begin. 2013 Legislative Champion Stephen H. Urquhart is a member of the Utah State Senate, serving as Co-chair of the Higher Education Sub-appropriations Committee. Prior to his election to his current position, he was was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008, serving as Majority Whip and Rules Chair.  Born and raised in Houston, Texas he received his a bachelor’s degree in biology from Williams College and his law degree from BYU Law School, where he was a member of Law Review and an honors graduate. He currently has his own law firm in St. George, Utah. In his appropriat...

Join us! September 16-20, 2013 Events: Monday: September 16 11:30 am - 12:30 pm David Osmond, music and keynote Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center Tuesday: September 17 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Assistive Technology Fair South City Campus, Atrium Wednesday: September 18 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Jeremiah Maxey, musical performance Jordan Campus, HTC Plaza Thursday: September 19 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Social Justice: When Diversity Isn't Enough Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Oak Room To request ADA Accommodations for any of the Disability Awareness Week events, please contact the DRC at 801-957-4659. Sponsored by: Salt Lake Community College, Student Life and Leadership, A&C Events (ACE), and the Disability Resource Center Click to enlarge.

The College thanks Trustee Larry Hancock for his years of dedicated service to SLCC. Larry was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2006, and served an amazing champion for the College since. His last official day as a Trustee was June, 30 2013. He will surely continue to support and advocate for the College and the College will continue to be a part of his and his family’s lives. At the Board of Trustees meeting on August 14, Larry was presented with a plaque in recognition of his service to the College by President Bioteau. He spoke movingly of the connection he has had with SLCC since becoming a Trustee and how much many members of his family have enjoyed learning at the College. Larry brought a professional background to his position on the SLCC Board that includes 25 years of leadership over health systems, health insurance plans, and hospitals to his role on the Board. He served as president of Iasis Healthcare’s Utah market from 2003 to 2007, where he was responsi...

August 20, 2013 Taylorsville Redwood Campus 8 am - 4:30 pm Click to enlarge All SLCC employees-- full-time, part-time, and adjunct personnel are asked to participate in Convocation. Schedule of Events: 8:00 - 9:00 am: Faculty Association Meeting - TB 203, Staff Association Meeting - STC Oak Room 8:45 - 10:30: SLCC Expo - LAC Lobby 9:30 -10:30 am: Grand Session, LAC. Welcome and State of the College Address Recognition of Legislative Champion of the Year -- Senator Steve Urquhart Recognition of the 2013 Innovation of the Year Winners Keynote: An Inclusive College Presented by Sekou Andrews, the world's leading Poetic Voice 10:45-11:45: Provost All- Academic Meeting -- LAC Bruin Arena, VP Division Meetings -- see website for location 11:30 - 1:00 pm: Lunch provided by SLCC -- Student Center -- West Lawn 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Mandatory School and Department Meetings Please visit www.slcc.edu/convocation for meeting locations and complete schedule of ...

Dear Students and Faculty: We are excited to announce that the Center for New Media at our South City Campus (1575 S. State Street) has been completed and the Instructional Administration Building at our Taylorsville Redwood Campus (4600 S. Redwood Road) is nearly finished. As a result, we have recently changed a number of room assignments for Fall classes. Please  check your class schedule immediately before coming to class  to make sure that you have the correct building and room number. Classes start on Wednesday, August 21 st ; information tables will be set up in most buildings on Wednesday and Thursday to help you find your class if you are having trouble after you arrive. Campus maps & directions: http://www.slcc.edu/locations Maps of individual buildings: http://www.slcc.edu/facilities/building-maps.aspx Click to enlarge.

"We cannot prevent all disasters, but we can arm ourselves with knowledge and action." September is National Preparedness Month! Have you assembled an emergency kit? Have you made an emergency plan? Do you stay informed? Are you involved in community preparedness? Get yourself and your family ready for an emergency. It can make all the difference! SLCC: Emergency Management Scott Jones Emergency Manager scott.jones@slcc.edu 801-837-9376

SLCC's Health Information Technology program offers the opportunity to get the expertise needed for a career in healthcare. The program is perfect for anyone interested in getting into the field, or who is already in it and wants to advance in their career. Health Information Technology is a broad concept that encompasses an array of technologies to store, share, and analyze health information. Health IT is quickly becoming the hallmark of efficient physician practices around the globe. Health Information Technicians gather patient data, evaluate its accuracy, and organizes the data to make it accessible to secure medical institutions, and patients. As a Health Information technician you will acquire cutting edge expertise for the future of the health industry by obtaining a wealth of knowledge in the areas of medical records management, health information security and protocols, as well as medical coding, including the new ICD-10 protocols.   The field has a great out...

Cyndee Bennett Named Head Coach, Tara Bendt Assistant Salt Lake Community College’s Softball team has a new coaching staff. Following three consecutive trips to the NJCAA National Championship game, the College’s softball program has named Cyndee Bennett the new head coach and Tara Bendt her assistant. Bennett had previously worked as an assistant on the Bruin coaching staff for six seasons, her work primarily focused on the SLCC pitching staff. Last season, the Bruin pitchers had a combined earned run average of 1.87 under her direction. In addition to her work with the College, Bennett also teaches at Olympus High School and has been the head coach of Olympus Softball for six years. She also coached at Viewmont High School from 1998-2003. She was named Coach-of-the-Year by the Utah High School Softball Coaches Association in 2002, 2003 and 2010. Bennett has been a pitching coach in Utah, Nevada and California for the past 15 years. She played collegiate soft...

Bruins Earn Program’s First AVCA Academic Honor The 2012-2013 SLCC Volleyball team has been given the Academic Team Award by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). The honor marks the first time in program history that SLCC Volleyball has received the award. "I am so proud of our Volleyball team players for their commitment to academic and athletic excellence," said SLCC athletic director Norma Carr.  "The traits that make them great on the court—work ethic, intelligence and ambition—translate to the classroom. Everyone in this department at SLCC works to support our athletes, and academic achievement will serve our students well and is what I’m most excited to see.” Students on the Bruin Volleyball team earned a collective grade point average (GPA) of 3.29.  Desiree Bradshaw  and   Maddie Bushman  led the team academically, with both also earning the NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Achievement. The pair were also named National Junior Co...

Folio , Salt Lake Community College’s student-run literary magazine is now hiring student editors for the 2013-2014 academic year. Qualified applicants should submit materials to the faculty advisor, Brandon Alva ( Brandon.alva@gmail.com ), by Monday, August 19, 2013. Please see positions listed below: Folio Literary Editor The Literary Editor will work in conjunction with the Web and Design Editors to create and manage the web and print editions of Folio . The Literary Editor will coordinate submissions and work with the staff to select content for the magazine. Below is a description of the specific duties and desired qualifications. The editor will be compensated at same rate as the Web and Design editors, $1000 per semester. Duties: Coordinate selection and editing of literary submissions Actively seek literary submissions Coordinate volunteer staff Coordinate copy-editing/ proofreading Assist w/ duties of design and ...

Fall 2013 Student Services "Rush" Extended Office Hours   August 16-24 Fall 2013 Admission Application Deadline (credit programs):  Friday, August 16, 11:59 pm Classes begin (full term and first half): Wednesday, August 21 Taylorsville Redwood Campus Enrollment Services, Student Express, General Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Cashiering OneCard, Information Desk Bookstore Friday, August 16 8 am – 6 pm 8 am – 6 pm 10 am – 6 pm Saturday , August 17 9 am – 1 pm 9 am – 1 pm 9 am – 1 pm Monday, August 19 8 am – 7 pm 8 am – 8 pm 7:30 am – 8 pm Tuesday, August 20 8 am – 7 pm 8 am – 8 pm 7:30 am – 8 pm Wednesday, August 21 7 am – 7 pm 7 am – 8 pm 7 am – 8 pm Thursday, August 22 7 am – 7 pm 7 am – 8 pm 7 am – 8 pm Friday, August 23 8 am – 6 pm 8 am – 6 pm 7:30 am – 6 pm Saturday , August 24 9 am – 1 pm 9 am – 1 pm 9 am – 1 pm South City Campus Enrollment Services, General Academic Advising, ...

The SLCC South Campus and Grand Theatre have been closed for the evening due to a power outage from the recent summer storm. The campus will reopen tomorrow, August 9, for regularly scheduled business. Please call: 801-957-4073 with any questions or concerns.

On June 30, 2013 the SLCC Libraries bid farewell to Interim Dean Dr. David Richardson, and a search has been underway for a permanent Director.  On July 1, 2013 Jordan Campus Library Director Jon Glenn was appointed on an acting basis to coordinate the services and operations of the SLCC Libraries, with oversight direction from Associate Provost Dr. Ryan Carstens.  Jon’s new title is Assistant Director of Campus Library Services. Jon Glenn is a familiar face to many at SLCC, having held various library positions at the Taylorsville Redwood, South, and Jordan Campus libraries.  He has also been active serving on the SLCC Staff Association Executive Board, but stepped down to take on his new library responsibilities. Jon holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of North Texas, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Utah. Jon may be reached at 801-957-4905, or through the SLC...