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  SLCC's 2021 in-person commencement ceremony will take place Aug. 6 at the Maverik Center. For more information, click  here . Honorary Doctorates   Salt Lake Community College has been awarding Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to deserving individuals since 1955. The SLCC Board of Trustees selects two outstanding individuals in the community who have achieved distinction, made extraordinary contributions to their professional fields and made a meaningful impact in their communities and/or to higher education to receive this honor. Terry L. Grant Former President, KeyBank Utah Market Since age 11, Terry Grant has had an appreciation for teamwork and other cultures when his parents joined Amway Corporation and, with all hands-on deck, his family built a strong, direct-sales organization. Later, on a mission for his church, he learned to deal with rejection and the importance of knowing one’s strengths and weaknesses. With those skills in his back pocket, Ter...

  SLCC's 2021 in-person commencement ceremony will take place Aug. 6 at the Maverik Center. For more information, click  here . Honorary Doctorates   Salt Lake Community College has been awarding Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to deserving individuals since 1955. The SLCC Board of Trustees selects two outstanding individuals in the community who have achieved distinction, made extraordinary contributions to their professional fields and made a meaningful impact in their communities and/or to higher education to receive this honor. Jerry M.Taylor, Founder, Taylor Electric Edna Anderson-Taylor , Former KSL-TV Host   Hard work and a passion for what you do are the keys to success for Jerry and Edna Taylor. These principles aided Edna in developing her career and in helping her to heal during a difficult time in her life. Her husband, Jerry, also used these beliefs to help him build a wildly successful electrical contracting business in Utah. The Taylors...

  The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE ) is an integral connection between the Utah Board of Higher Education and Utah's public colleges and universities.  The USHE Resolution to Support and Celebrate Juneteenth  is significant as it acknowledges the day when enslaved peoples in Texas learned of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln more than two years earlier.  We celebrate Juneteenth as our newest federal holiday and look forward to the national attention that will bring to the issue of systemic racism.   As a curator of knowledge and advanced learning, Salt Lake Community College is committed to providing an inclusive and correct account of history as well as a safe and inviting environment for African American, African and Black students, faculty and staff. SLCC acknowledges that not affirming diverse cultural identities and histories reinforces racism and its adverse impacts on society.   As an institution, we actively wor...

SLCC's 2021 in-person commencement ceremony will take place Aug. 6 at the Maverik Center. For more information, click  here . Distinguished Alumni   Salt Lake Community College’s prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award honors SLCC graduates and former students for professional excellence and exemplary service in their communities. Nominees are selected for the significant achievements and contributions to their communities in their chosen professional or academic fields. It’s the highest award the college bestows upon alumni. Traditionally, one female alumna and one male alumnus are selected as honorees each year. Christina Andino Social Worker, Canyons School District   Resilient. Tenacious. Insightful. Eager to learn. These are qualities Christina Andino cites for having accomplished so much since graduating from Salt Lake Community College in 2015 with two associate’s degrees, one in social work and the other in general education. “SLCC was a learning experience fo...

  Salt Lake Community College, in cooperation with the Salt Lake County Health Department , is hosting a free vaccine clinic for students, staff and faculty. This will be the Johnson and Johnson vaccine - single dose, no follow-up required. See details below: Salt Lake Community College hosting vaccination clinic Tuesday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lobby of Lifetime Activities Center (LAC), just outside of Bruin Arena Free and open to all SLCC staff, faculty and students Required: one form of identification Encouraged: bring insurance information, though it is not required, and you won’t be billed Vaccine only available to those 18 and older 100 doses of Johnson and Johnson – single dose, no follow-up dose required First-come, first served - no sign-up required Plan to stay after your vaccination for 15 minutes of observation Vaccines are the most effective tool for ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and the college strongly encourages everyone to get vaccinated. SLCC is offering the c...

  Arleth Miramontes Age : 20 Lives in : West Valley City Originally from : Los Angeles, California. Current major: I am pursuing a business degree! I recently switched to this degree from mathematics to pursue my dream instead. I believe if I follow my passion I will succeed and be happier, especially with a plan and foundation. Academic goals: My goals are to have a GPA higher than 3.5 and to graduate by next year! I hope to transfer to the University of Utah for a business or marketing bachelor’s degree! I have been going to SLCC since Fall 2019 and I have been doing classes every semester since (even summer)! I am currently in my summer courses right now. Dream job: My dream job would be to open my own business that sells lashes, cosmetics and fashion. I just love gothic, dark, edgy fashion and makeup and I believe I can reach out to other people who feel the same way. When I choose my makeup, brands tend to look flowery or cutesy and are typically expensive, so it makes it hard...

  Kathy Tran-Peters is hopeful more students will discover the college’s burgeoning Honors Program this year. The program was launched last fall, but at a time when people were preoccupied with the pandemic – most students were not aware of what Tran-Peters, coordinator of Honors and Interdisciplinary Studies at Salt Lake Community College, had to offer. She says the program is designed to increase opportunities and enhance students’ academic experiences by leveraging High-Impact Practices (HIPs), reflective ePortfolios, honors courses, small cohorts, and enrichment experiences. While in the Honors Program, students receive individualized success coaching, financial support and faculty or peer mentoring.  “The goal of the Honors Program is to work alongside students in defining and achieving their version of what success means to them and removing any obstacles or barriers that may be preventing students from achieving their vision,” says Tran-Peters. Michael Young As a cohort...

  Women's team celebrating their NJCAA Western District win. One of the most historic postseasons in Salt Lake Community College Athletics history has come to a disappointing end.   Playing in their first NJCAA Women's Soccer national championship match, No. 2 SLCC lost a 2-0 decision to No. 1 Tyler, falling in a defensive battle. This is Tyler's fifth-consecutive appearance in the national championship match, and their second-consecutive national championship.    In a match where scoring was light, Tyler took its first lead in the 32nd minute on a Mukarama Abdulai goal. Tyler would hold a narrow 1-0 lead until the 87th minute, when Abdulai scored again to put the match away.   "This is a tough loss for our team tonight," said SLCC coach  Mark Davis . "It's disappointing right now, but this loss does nothing to take away from what has been a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience for our players. I'm proud of our entire program for what we've don...

  Five years ago, soccer on the campus of Salt Lake Community College was in its infancy.   SLCC's administration saw the vision – a men's program filled with a diverse mix of in-state products and international players, representing the institution and the state of Utah on the national stage in NJCAA competition. That prophesy came to fruition Thursday, with No. 2 Salt Lake earning its first NJCAA national soccer championship in a 2-1 overtime victory over No. 1 Iowa Western in the NJCAA Division-I Men's Soccer championship match from Wichita, Kan.    "I'm speechless at the magnitude of this moment," said SLCC coach  Mark Davis . "This win is the perfect end to what has been a challenging year for our entire campus, and especially our athletic department. Our players never quit believing in themselves and our program."   Tied at 1-1 in the 96th minute of the match, SLCC's  Paul Richnow  took a shot that will long be remembered for the Bruins...

  Look, up in the sky. Is it a bird? A plane? Nope, but it could be your next career move. We’re talking about drones, and now you can earn a certificate to fly one by enrolling in Salt Lake Community College’s new drone program. SLCC’s path toward earning a certificate of proficiency to become a commercial drone pilot is the first of its kind within the Utah System of Higher Education. SLCC instructor and geosciences coordinator Adam Dastrup is credited with starting the program. “I want people from all around to be able to take these core drone courses we have created that teach them how to fly and get FAA certified,” Dastrup says. “If you’re making any money off of drones working for a company or a nonprofit, you have to be licensed as a commercial pilot by the FAA.” Adam Dastrup. The college began offering the program in 2019. Courses include Digital Imaging with Drones, Fundamentals of Drones and Photogrammetry. Dastrup points out that drone technology is a new and quickly gro...

  SLCC's 2021 in-person commencement ceremony will take place Aug. 6 at the Maverik Center. For more information, click  here . Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Every year the college community comes together to hear about the exciting work of one of its faculty. The Distinguished Faculty Lecturer is both a recognition of quality work by one of our full-time faculty and also a charge to develop that work over the course of an academic year into a public presentation that might take the form of a lecture, demonstration, or performance. The lecture typically takes place in April each year, and the recipient is recognized at Commencement. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer – Adam Dastrup Geographic education is important because it gives people a sense of place and belonging in a complex and ever-changing world, says Adam Dastrup, SLCC’s 2022 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer. Everyone has a unique world view, and society needs people who understand both physical and cultural environ...

  Gabe Byars Assistant Professor School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) What he teaches: Functional anatomy, Physical Dysfunction I and II,   Modalities II and   Cultural, Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Years teaching at SLCC: 5 Undergraduate degree: Southeast Missouri State University Master’s: MS Biology from Duke University; MS Occupational Therapy from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Why working at SLCC matters: Teaching in the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program at SLCC gives me the opportunity to shape the future of my profession.   Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession focused on enabling individuals with disabilities to perform everyday tasks.   Greatest professional challenge: My greatest challenge is tied to what I love about my role.   Students in the OTA program have four semesters to grow into practitioners.   This means that we have a short amount of teach the needed knowledge, ...

  Julia Freij. T he film program at the Center for Arts and Media is known for turning out graduates who find steady work in the industry – that’s kind of a big deal by itself. Occasionally, however, a burgeoning filmmaker’s next step after Salt Lake Community College winds up being a quantum leap. In what could be the biggest break of her creative career, SLCC filmmaking alum Julia Freij was recently accepted as a fellow at the American Film Institute Conservatory (AFI) in California’s Hollywood Hills. “It’s just the most amazing opportunity,” says Julia, who graduated in 2018 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Film Production Technician . “I just need my foot in the door – and then, if I do that, there will be so many other doors.” AFI is ranked in the top three or four film schools in the United States along with University of Southern California and New York University. Thousands of aspiring filmmakers apply to AFI each year from all over the world. Relatively few ...