Intermountain Healthcare recently donated $100,000 to Salt Lake Community College in support of a scholarship program that will benefit diversity in nursing. “We are excited to support the Salt Lake Community College nursing program in this important work that will benefit the nursing students and also the many patients they will serve throughout their careers,” said Mikelle Moore, vice president of Intermountain Community Benefit. “Healthcare and nursing leaders recognize the connection between a diverse nursing workforce and the ability to provide high quality care to meet a variety of patient needs in our communities. Our priority is to improve health in all communities we serve.” The donation through Intermountain Healthcare represents a partnership between SLCC’s nursing program and Intermountain Healthcare’s Human Resources and Nursing departments. The goal is to help diverse students become nurses in order to assist with the growing need for non-English speaking nurse...
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Salt Lake Community College was recently awarded a $604,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program. The Foundation’s program supports scholarships for academically talented students demonstrating a financial need, enabling them to enter the workforce following completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline. Institutions throughout the U.S. annually vie for grants from this highly competitive program. “Our plan is designed to substantially increase the number of graduates in STEM disciplines who come from disadvantaged backgrounds,” said Craig Caldwell, SLCC interim dean of the School of Science, Mathematics & Engineering. “Economic growth in Utah has created an immediate need for STEM graduates in the workforce. Both the private sector and state government are strongly articulating the need to rapidly increase graduation rates in STEM areas to fill the ne...
Come together with your colleagues from across the College on March 6th to discuss the values we share at this institution and to help shape the future of professional development at SLCC. These events will begin at 11 a.m. at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus and will be webcast to other sites so the entire SLCC community can take part. Facilitated discussions from 12:30-2:30 p.m. will be held at the South City and Jordan campuses for staff who cannot travel to Taylorsville. Join President Deneece Huftalin and other familiar faces to talk about professional development. Schedule 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Oak Room Conversation with President Huftalin on the values we share as professionals in the community 12 - 12:30 p.m. Box lunches will be provided 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Discussions Shaping the future of professional development Staff and faculty association meetings will be held following the discussions. Join us, and share your voice in the conversation on social media: #slcc...
Click to enlarge. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 9 am - 2 pm Taylorsville Redwood Campus Student Center 'O ka 'olelo ke ka'ao ka maui: Language is the Fiber that Binds us to our Cultural Identity. Must have picture ID No walk ins! Register online by Saturday, March 1. For questions contact Will 801-957-4807. www.slcc.edu/schoolrelations/pacific-islander-conference.aspx For individuals that require ADA accommodations for this event should contact School Relations at 801-957-4543.
Asian Awareness Month Lion Dance Performance Feb 19, 12 noon South City Campus Forum (next to the Cafeteria) Taste of Asia March 10, noon - 2 pm Taylorsville Redwood Student Event Center (STC Floor 1) Asian Americans: Awareness, History, Experience Sandra Kikuchi, Director of Faculty Services and Study Abroad Taste of ASA - Asian Student Association Mythbuster: Busting Asian American Stereotypes Karen Kwan, Associate Professor of Psychology Student Presentation Interactive Lecture Free Food The year of the Goat!
Get the scoop from Kazuya Kasahara, a university lecturer from the Journalism Department at Shitennoji University. Journalists in Japan Feb. 19, 2015 Noon-1:30 p.m. Taylorsville Redwood Campus - TB314 (reception following lecture) Come hear Mr. Kasahara discuss what it's like being a journalist in Japan. Learn about differences between U.S. and Japanese culture as reflected in the journalism profession. Japanese journalists are noted for their strong loyalty and long work hours. Journalism in Japan Feb. 24, 2015 Noon-1:30 p.m. Taylorsville Redwood Campus - TB314 (reception following lecture) Mr. Kasahara will talk about the most pressing problems facing Japanese journalism today. Anyone interested in the future of the U.S. news industry will find Kasahara's insights compelling. He will consider issues such as the increasingly radical opinions expressed in Japanese newspaper editorials as a way to stand out in the industry and the effects this tactic has had...
Submissions are Due: Tuesday, February 17, 1 – 3 PM – or – Wednesday, February 18, 1 – 3 PM. Where to Submit: Kaleb Elmer • Center for New Media • South City Campus • Room 2-059 F The Visual Art & Design Department invites Salt Lake Community College students to participate in a poster design contest announcing th e 2015 SL CC Student Art Showcase. This contest is open to all currently enrolled SLCC and SLCC Concurrent Enrollment students . (Professionals or instructors are not eligible. Entrants must be able to verify student status.) The winning poster design will be used to promote t he 2015 SLCC Student Art Showcase on campus as well as other venues and media. In addition, a cash award of $100 will be given to the student winner. Only 1 SUBMISSION PER STUDENT will be accepted. The SLCC Student Art Showcase Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any entry. The student winne...
Thursday, February 12 Noon and 6:00 pm Center for Arts and Media Multipurpose Room SLCC South City Campus (1575 S State Street) Free and open to the public! SLCC alumnus and Utah artis Ruby Chacon and Natalia Deeb-Sossa, Associate Professor, Chicana/o Studies, University of California at Davis, will give two presentation about their life and work. These discussions will cover there new exhibition, Creadoras de Cultura: Activismo y Espiritualidad (Creators of Culture: Activism and Spirituality) held February 13 - March 14 at the Mestizo Gallery (631 W North Temple, Suite 700).
The SLCC Libraries have just acquired an exciting new resource that tie in perfectly with the college’s mission for diversity -- the Mango Languages learning resource -- found under “M” in the library web page of alphabetized database offerings. Once you’ve landed on the library’s Mango Languages link you can get started by setting up a free Mango account, or just jump right in by clicking on the Quick Start bar option. This content-rich resource gives you access to 65 different language learning modules (the newest offering is the Cherokee language module), as well as full access to foreign language and culture feature films that help enrich the language learning experience. In December 2014, faculty members from the SLCC Language Department attended a Mango webinar alongside SLCC Libraries staff to learn more about this exciting new resource that is available to all SLCC students, faculty, staff and administration through their college affiliation. ...
Offered free through the School of Applied Technology Computer Support Specialist Program. Does not include any parts or recommended software licenses. Some of the services available: Spyware and virus removal System upgrades Temp file cleanup Performance optimization Jan 26- Feb 5 By appt only Monday - Thursday Meadowbrook Campus 801- 957-5814
When: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Where: South City Campus Atrium All types of art are welcome: · Pottery · Drawings / Paintings · Jewelry · Culinary Art · Photography · Wood/Metal Art SLCC students, faculty and staff are invited to enter items for exhibit. Only student artwork is eligible to win prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the top three student winners: · 1 st Prize - $300 · 2 nd Prize - $200 · 3 rd Prize - $100 · Honorable mentions will also be acknowledged. Entry information: ·...