The mask, vaccine, and testing mandate was approved by the Governing Board on September 15th. You can find the resolution at http://www.solano.edu/governing_board/2021/210915AttachmentsOnly.pdf.

Proof of vaccination or testing twice per week goes into effect October 15, 2021. SCC will host two COVID vaccine clinics in the coming weeks- one at the Fairfield campus and one at the Vallejo campus. Details to come.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
The next S-P Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be Friday, Oct 8 from 2:00-4:00 pm, facilitated by Johnnie Terry, a professor at Sierra College, who will focus on how to better serve LGBT students, staff, and faculty. He developed the LGBT curriculum for Sierra College and is well known for his work throughout the community college system. If you would like to participate, contact the President’s Office for the Zoom link.
Financial Aid Delivers Pell Grants
These past 2 years in Financial Aid have been nothing short of spectacular (see red and yellow lines)! We really have undergone a total revamp of how we do business and I could not be more proud of the team and how they are preforming. The Financial Aid team had a steep goal of packaging more Pell awards than they did in all of '20-'21 before the start of the fall semester. While they did not quite get there at the start of the semester, they did just achieve this goal on Sept. 15!  

A great job by our entire team! We also want to recognize the great work of our consultant, Patrick Scott, who helped us reach this goal!
PTK Members Pledge Support to Correctional Education Program
Members of Phi Theta Kappa Beta Mu Gamma Chapter at Solano College have generously pledged their support for the SCC Correctional Education Program and demonstrated their commitment this past August.

Lead by PTK President Brandon Alexander, SCC students assisted with assembling and packaging course materials for incarcerated students.

Their hard work resulted in the timely delivery of instructional resources to California Medical Facility, California State Prison Solano, and Solano County Jail. The enthusiastic and supportive members of PTK at Solano College have further extended their commitment to the program by volunteering to prepare course packages for the upcoming Spring 2021 semester of correctional education.

PTK has become an integrated part of the correctional education program by attending meetings, working with SCC staff, and embracing incarcerated students as PTK members. To date, Solano College has 25 incarcerated students who have earned the privilege of PTK membership. SCC correctional education faculty and administrators are humbled and honored to have an ongoing partnership with the inspiring individuals who comprise Solano College PTK. 
SEA Funds Available
SEA funds are still available for proposed projects and programs! The purpose of the SEA is to fund initiatives that actively address gaps in student achievement and outcomes. NOTE: The college has an interest in high impact projects/programs that specifically focus on the student populations below:
 
  • African American males
  • African American females
  • Latinx males
  • Latinx females
  • Disabled students
  • Foster Youth
  • Formerly Incarcerated
  • LGBTQ+
  • Unhoused/homeless
 
The proposal form is available under “employee links” on the MySolano tab. Submit your proposal to VP Cooper: shannon.cooper@solano.edu
Solano Chapter of ACLU
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is starting a Solano County chapter.

If you are interested, please email aclu.solano@gmail.com.
Coach Williams Gets 300th Career Victory
The Solano Community College volleyball team gave Darla Williams her 300th career victory as coach of the Falcons by defeating Diablo Valley and Butte in the Solano Classic No. 1, last 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.”

The Falcons host American River and Santa Rosa in the Solano Classic No. 2 on Wednesday.

Check out Solano College Athletics website for results, schedules, and team profiles. Follow us on Instagram at solanoathletics.
Important Dates & Deadlines
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.