A Welcome Message from SCC's Superintendent-President |
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Welcome to Fall 2021! Here we are starting another academic year primarily in the remote environment. When we created the fall class schedule in February, we were not confident that the COVID virus or the variants would be under control so we created a mostly online schedule of classes and services. I hope that you have felt taken care of by faculty and staff even as we provide instruction and services remotely.
During the past year, we have made improvements to our campuses. We’ve taken precautions to ensure that our buildings are safe and are following protocols for updating air filters, social distancing, and sanitizing shared spaces. We know that accessing services online or through Zoom has been helpful for many of you. If you prefer in-person services, you can still access them by making an appointment. Tutoring, counseling, and quiet study space are just some of the in-person services available by appointment. The Bookstore is open Monday-Friday from 9am-2pm for those who prefer to come by to rent or purchase text books. Book and supply orders can still be placed online. If you have questions or need help finding resources, visit our academic support page. If you’re not sure what you need, just email us and we’ll help you. Remember, if you come to campus you must wear a mask while inside buildings, regardless of vaccination status.
We are committed to keeping everyone safe and to providing updated COVID information and resources, as we receive them. If COVID conditions or requirements change, we will let you know through Canvas, by email, through this newsletter and online at the Coronavirus Updates webpage. In addition to updates on this webpage, you’ll see the results of the Spring 2021 student survey. See what students said about online classes, COVID, and other issues, interests, and concerns. If you participated in this survey, we appreciate your feedback!
I know the past 18 months have not been easy. I miss having you on campus and I hope all of us will be able to return to in-person instruction and services soon.
Celia
Celia Esposito-Noy, Ed.D.
Superintendent-President
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CourseKey to Enter Campus Facilities |
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Please remember that if you are coming to campus for in-person classes, you are to complete the CourseKey health questionnaire prior to entering campus buildings. If you are coming to campus to receive services including tutoring, counseling, etc., you will need to complete a health check questionnaire prior to receiving services. Please make sure to have your mask on before entering any buildings!
For students with in-person classes, CourseKey is a health check application that can be downloaded to your smart phone or lap top. If you are a student, please download the CourseKey app and use your email address on file with the college to login. Use the temporary password: Welcome123.
If you do not have a smart phone, you can access CourseKey through the following link: portal.thecoursekey.com. Your professor will have advised you if you are required to complete the CourseKey health questionnaire prior to attending class.
For those using CourseKey, if you receive a “red pass” after completing the CourseKey health questionnaire, you will be contacted by someone from Human Resources (HR) who will ask a number of COVID-related questions. Do not enter a campus building unless you have a “green pass” or have been cleared by HR. If you receive a “red pass” and are not contacted by HR, do not enter the building and contact your professor(s) by email and notify him/her/them that you were not cleared to enter the building and will not be able to attend class. Someone from HR will contact you within 72 hours to assess your situation and determine when you can resume in-person classes.
Remember, masks are required when inside buildings regardless of vaccination status or your responses to the health questionnaire. We want to keep students and employees safe and COVID-free!
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Join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society |
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, also known as PTK, is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs. For more than 100 years, PTK has provided high-achieving college students opportunities to engage in service projects, develop professional and leadership skills, earn scholarships and explore career paths.
The Solano Community College Beta Mu Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society was established in 2003. If you are currently enrolled at Solano Community College and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better in at least 12 units of transferable or degree-applicable course work completed at SCC, you are eligible for membership in PTK. Please contact professor LaNae Jaimez (LaNae.Jaimez@solano.edu) for additional information.
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Tutoring Center Open for In-Person and Online & Hiring Peer Tutors |
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The ASTC wants to hire YOU as a Peer Tutor! We are especially in need of tutors who can cover math, particularly MATH 11. If you are interested, please fill out an application.
The ASTC is open both in-person and online.
- For IN-PERSON tutoring, please make an appointment or call the ASTC at (707) 864-7230. You’ll be asked to provide your SCC student Identification number to book an appointment. Our hours for in-person tutoring are Monday 1:00-5:00pm, and Thursdays 10:00am-2:00pm. Additional information about current public health guidelines is available here: http://www.solano.edu/academic_success_center/.
- For ONLINE tutoring, students need to join the ASTC Canvas shell. This ASTC shell is free for all SCC students, and it can be added at any time during the semester. It will never appear on transcripts and will not affect financial aid. To enroll, simply click on the following link: https://solano.instructure.com/enroll/EKEA7Y. This will open up the shell within Canvas, and you will need to click on the "Enroll in this Course" button. Additional information about accessing our tutors online can be found here: http://www.solano.edu/academic_success_center/
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Free Telehealth for Students |
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Solano College and Instant Urgent Care (IUC) are now offering free telehealth for students, including mental health services. To make an appointment for a virtual visit, please go to the following link:
Soon we expect to also offer free health services at the IUC clinic in Fairfield on Travis Blvd., across from the Solano Mall. We will let you know when and how you can access services that are covered by your student health center fee.
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Do you like getting free money? Would you like to receive a check to help with school and living expenses? You need to apply for SCC scholarships!
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Free Drive Thru Food Distribution & Cal Fresh |
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SCC will hold several drive thru food distributions during the fall semester. If you are needing fresh food, you can pick up free bags of groceries outside Building 400 in the parking lot next to the flagpole on the main campus from
1-3pm on the following days:
- Sept. 23
- Oct. 28
- Nov. 18
- Dec. 9
Please wear your mask. Times are subject to change, so please check the events page on our website.
Also, there will be pop-up pantries from 12:30-1:30pm beginning today, Sept. 15 and then Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15.
Cal Fresh is a state program that awards you up to $234 a month for groceries. Many SCC can qualify for it. Go to their website for more information.
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Join us to hear a legal analysis of the Texas decision regarding DACA; its impact of the on current DACA recipients and DACA-eligible students as well as what it means for the future of DACA. Also, learn about DACA Renewal and Initial funding options. You'll have the opportunity to ask your questions
anonymously to an immigration lawyer.
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The Future of DACA: An Analysis of the Texas DACA Ruling and its Implications
Join us to hear a legal analysis of the Texas decision regarding DACA; the impact of the decision on current DACA recipients and DACA-eligible students as well as what it means for the future of DACA. You'll have the opportunity to ask your questions anonymously to an immigration lawyer.
Wednesday, September 29 at 5 pm
Webinar ID: 857 1684 6581
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If you are in need of an immigration attorney, the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area provides comprehensive legal services through a statewide grant. Virtual "walk-in" appointments are available Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am-3pm. Cal (925) 237-8581 ext. 20 or online. |
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Apply for the Soroptimist International
Live Your Dream Award Now
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Solano Community College Women - now is the time to apply for the Soroptimist International Live Your Dream Award. Women who are financially responsible for themselves and their family while pursuing an education may apply. To apply, go to: bit.ly/LYDA-apply.
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The state Legislature passed SB 169, the higher education budget trailer bill that creates the new state student housing program that will include community colleges. Click here for a detailed summary of the new $2 billion Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program. SCC has begun a student housing study to determine how best to provide students with affordable, on campus housing.
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Athletics is Back | Congrats to Coach Williams |
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Athletics is back on campus with all teams practicing and preparing for their seasons. Volleyball and Women’s Soccer have begun fall competitions.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball’s seasons will begin in November, while Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Tennis and Swim/Dive will complete in the spring.
Athletics is currently following strict COVID protocols including on-campus COVID testing, mandatory masking in all facilities and symptom monitoring.
Congratulations to Coach Darla Williams! The Solano Community College volleyball team gave Williams her 300th career victory as coach of the Falcons by defeating Diablo Valley and Butte in the Solano Classic No. 1, Wednesday. The Falcons (4-4) rolled past Bay Valley Conference rival DVC, 25-11, 25-13, 25-8.
“We came from behind in the first set to pull out a victory,” Williams said. “After that we stayed strong and never looked back. This was a great win, and great challenge. Butte College is a very solid team and ranked in Northern California, two spots ahead of us.”
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Dock of Bay Music Festival |
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SCC alumni are invited to join us for the Mare Island Dock Of Bay Music Festival this Saturday, September 18th from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. SCC Alumni have a discounted price for general admission tickets. If you're able to attend, we'd like to take a group photo at 5:00 p.m. at the SCC Alumni tent at the concert.
The concert location is right in front of the Mare Island Brewing Company along the dock of the Mare Island Straight. You'll enjoy great music outside with a cool breeze off the bay. The SCC Alumni Association will be hanging out all day, so stop by and say hello at our tent.
General admission tickets are $75, but just $65 with the exclusive SCC Alumni Promo Code below. We believe this concert will grow to become an annual event that SCC Alumni and concert goers will not want to miss.
Exclusive SCC Alumni promo code for $10 ticket discount;
"solano10"
Good for General Admission tickets only.
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Serving Our LGBTQ Students |
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SCC wants to reach out and better serve our LGBTQ students. Watch for additional information on services and activities that will be provided on campus. |
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
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Celebrate Hispanic/ Latino Heritage Month |
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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Important Dates & Deadlines |
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There are important dates and deadlines to know about each semester, including add/drop deadlines, waitlist notifications and holidays.
You can find that information on our website.
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