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Linda Rodriguez Preferred pronouns : She/her Age : 26 Residence : Salt Lake City From : Salt Lake City, UT Current major: Fashion design, because I want to make my own clothes. Academic goals: To learn as much as I can and graduate college. Dream job: To be a fashion designer! Plan B: Be a stylist. Why higher education: Because I want to learn as much as I can about fashion. Why SLCC: It’s one of the only colleges in Utah that have a fashion program. What motivates you or inspires you at school and/or in life: Simple: my future. Important life and/or career lessons you have learned so far: It’s never too late to further your education, and don’t let people tell you you’re too old to still be in school. Best advice you have been given or that you give others: Always be yourself. Family: We are a family of six, I have two other siblings, I am the oldest and I have a 4-year-old niece. Hobbies: Drinking coffee and listening to ...

  Rebecca Felchar    Preferred pronouns: She/Her/Hers    Age: 20   Residence: Murray, Utah     From: Sao Paulo, Brazil    Current major: Psychology. I have always been interested in human behavior and behaviors that deviate from the “norm”.     Academic goals: Pursuing my bachelor's degree in Psychology and possibly double majoring with a degree in Biology. I am also planning on getting a master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology.     Dream job: Working for Google!     Plan B: Working for any other cool company.     Why higher education: I have always wanted to experience college, especially in the United States. Campus is full of people from all over the world.     Why SLCC: It is more affordable than completing all four years at a university. SLCC also has smaller classrooms...

Kevin Rodriguez, SLCC Student. Students enrolled in the School of Applied Technology (SAT) or for-credit classes for the 2022 Spring Semester will automatically receive a federal COVID relief one time check of $500 or $750. The amount students will receive depends upon Pell eligibility. Qualifying students who are Pell eligible will receive a one time check for $750, and qualifying students who are not Pell eligible will receive $500. Eligibility for the grant is not dependent upon citizenship status. “This is great for SLCC students. The money can be used for things like tuition, books, housing, food, or childcare, while attending Salt Lake Community College,” said Ryan Farley, Associate VP for Enrollment Management. Funds can also be used to help with emergency costs associated with COVID-19. Qualifying students signed up for direct deposit will automatically receive the funds in their designated bank account. Those who are not signed up for dire...

  Matt S. Merkel Associate Professor School of Arts, Communication and Media What he teaches: COMM1500 Media and Society, COMM2400 Social Media, COMM2200 Video Content Creation, COMM2250 TV Studio Production, COMM2570 Visual Communication, COMM2500 Elements and Issues of Digital Media, COMM1130 Journalism, COMM2000 Media Internships Number of years at SLCC: 12 Undergraduate: Clarks Summit University, PA Master’s: Regent University, VA Why working at SLCC matters: Because of the direct impact and influence I can have on the lives and education of my students. Greatest professional challenge: Teaching face-to-face and hybrid during the pandemic. Greatest professional accomplishment: Tenure and hopefully finishing my first book. Advice for students or others: quote: “Education is not something you can finish.” – Isaac Asimov Future plans: To retire from SLCC and spend half the year in Disneyland and half the year on the British narrowboat canals. Family: wife and two kids Hobbies: Rea...

  Jordy Malmaceda Preferred pronouns : he/his Age : 18 Residence : Salt Lake City From : Utah Current major: Still exploring Academic goals: To pass all of my current classes Dream job: Maybe a stock investor because it has been catching my eyes lately, but I am totally not sure. Why are you pursuing a higher education: In order to have options on what I decide to do for a job or a career. Why SLCC: I chose SLCC because I have a scholarship here and also because I joined the SLCC Bridge program, which has helped a lot. What motivates you or inspires you at school and/or in life: I think my family motivates me to do better in school and life. What are some important life and/or career lessons you have learned so far: Communication is key to a lot of situations. Family: I have a mother, father, brother and sister. Hobbies: I love skateboarding, playing video games, going to the gym and watching YouTube or shows.

  Jodie Jones Associate Professor School of Arts, Communication & Media   What she teaches: COMM 1020 Public Speaking COMM 1080 Conflict Management COMM 2050 Communication Theory COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication Years at SLCC: 11 (5 as an adjunct professor and 6 full-time) Undergraduate: Dixie State University & Southern Utah University Master’s: California State University Why working at SLCC matters: I love the diverse population of students, staff, and faculty members.   I am in awe at the number of students who rise above daunting life experiences to be here --- learning, growing, and deepening their understanding and the influence they will have on their self and the world. I love their enthusiasm! I especially enjoy seeing students apply course content in meaningful ways that enrich their relationships with others. I also appreciate the opportunities SLCC provides for faculty development and collaboration with expert instructional designers. Gre...

  The simple act of expressing gratitude has the power to uplift ourselves and others. Gratitude provides perspective and can help us find acceptance in difficult situations. The practice of gratitude has the potential to bring peace in the present and inspire us to be our best selves for the future. We asked the SLCC community to take a moment for reflection to answer the question, “What are you grateful for and why?” In a series of posts this month we hope answers from students and staff will bring peace and positivity into your day.  Sarah Jane Sarah Jane: "I’m grateful for the ability to access higher education so that I can change the trajectory of my life and my family’s history." Kitty Warenski Kitty Warenski: "I am grateful for my cat because she’s been with me since I was in elementary school and helped me through all of the depressing episodes. She’s a huge part of who I am." Joseph Du Shane-Navani...

  The simple act of expressing gratitude has the power to uplift ourselves and others. Gratitude provides perspective and can help us find acceptance in difficult situations. The practice of gratitude has the potential to bring peace in the present and inspire us to be our best selves for the future. We asked the SLCC community to take a moment for reflection to answer the question, “What are you grateful for and why?” In a series of posts this month we hope answers from students and staff will bring peace and positivity into your day.  Alisa Garcia Alisa Garcia: "I am grateful to be a participant in this year's Presidents Leadership Insititute because I get to the opportunity to meet and get to know my colleagues and leaders across the college." Laura Rice (left) and Brandy Benson Laura Rice: "I am grateful for my family, my children, grandchildren, and the nice home I live in." Brandy Benson: "I am gratefu...

  The simple act of expressing gratitude has the power to uplift ourselves and others. Gratitude provides perspective and can help us find acceptance in difficult situations. The practice of gratitude has the potential to bring peace in the present and inspire us to be our best selves for the future. We asked the SLCC community to take a moment for reflection to answer the question, “What are you grateful for and why?” In a series of posts this month we hope answers from students and staff will bring peace and positivity into your day.  Ethan Eldred Ethan Eldred: "I’m grateful for my girlfriend Avery because she does so much for me but I’m also just grateful for the chance to be at school. I think it’s awesome that SLCC has so many programs to help us get through school but on top of that I’ve had some of my best relationships with my teachers, who have taught me life lessons, that I plan on using for the rest of my life." Emil...

  The simple act of expressing gratitude has the power to uplift ourselves and others. Gratitude provides perspective and can help us find acceptance in difficult situations. The practice of gratitude has the potential to bring peace in the present and inspire us to be our best selves for the future. We asked the SLCC community to take a moment for reflection to answer the question, “What are you grateful for and why?” In a series of posts this month we hope answers from students and staff will bring peace and positivity into your day.  Preston Lindhardt Preston Lindhardt: "I’m grateful for the opportunity to work for Salt Lake Community College. I work with incredible people doing more purpose driven work than profit driven work." Marlee Pratt Marlee Pratt: "I am grateful for a warm house and warm socks because that can quickly change your mood. I have a bunch of cat socks, they were a j...

  The simple act of expressing gratitude has the power to uplift ourselves and others. Gratitude provides perspective and can help us find acceptance in difficult situations. The practice of gratitude has the potential to bring peace in the present and inspire us to be our best selves for the future. We asked the SLCC community to take a moment for reflection to answer the question, “What are you grateful for and why?” In a series of posts this month we hope answers from students and staff will bring peace and positivity into your day.  Irina Shashkova Irina Shashkova: "I am grateful for my team and my managers because they’re so great to work with and I feel like I belong here and am seen." John Fackler John Fackler: "I’m grateful for all of the opportunities I have here at Salt Lake Community College. I see what a great institution it is and how much good it does across the whole not ju...

The simple act of expressing gratitude has the power to uplift ourselves and others. Gratitude provides perspective and can help us find acceptance in difficult situations. The practice of gratitude has the potential to bring peace in the present and inspire us to be our best selves for the future. We asked the SLCC community to take a moment for reflection to answer the question, “What are you grateful for and why?” In a series of posts this month we hope answers from students and staff will bring peace and positivity into your day.  Robin Hortin. Robyn Hortin: "I am grateful for friends who listen and understand. You don’t have to see them every day and then when you get together it's like there’s no time lost." Sarah Terry. Sarah Terry: "I really love the ocean, particularly the sound of the waves, how they are sometimes loud, and sometimes soft, it brings...

  Sierra K. Schmidt Preferred pronouns: she/her Age: 19 Residence: Draper, Utah From: Fairfax, Virginia Major: I am majoring in music because I play the piano and want to be an elementary school music teacher. Academic goals: My academic goals are to pass every class requirement for my associates degree.   I also aim to get a bachelor's degree in music.   Dream job: My dream job is to be an elementary school music teacher in Canyons School District in Utah or Bisbee Unified School District in Arizona. Plan B: Plan B: Be a piano salesperson because I know a lot about piano makes and models Plan C: I plan to continue to sell music books on my eBay store, which is called “Music Book Liquidators”.   This business is going very well.   I have built a clientele of nearly 500 buyers from all over the United States and internationally.   I am a “top rated” seller on eBay.   I continuously receive positive reviews for my product, packaging, communications, g...