Open Enrollment begins soon! 

Executives, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to enroll and/or make changes to benefits May 1 through May 19, with changes effective July 1, 2023. 

Enrollment information will be communicated by email containing information on important changes and considerations this year, as well as information on how to enroll and make changes. Please note that medical rates will NOT be changing at this time. Instead, they will be updated in the fall to reflect the new annual fall open enrollment period, with changes effective January 1, 2024. You will receive this information by email in late October. 

Have questions? Contact Employee Benefits at Benefits@losrios.edu.

Earth Day

Each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day. Across the world people take time to engage in service work and learn more about how we can be better stewards for the planet.

ARC Plant Sale

Saturday, April 22 from 8 am - 2 pm at the ARC Horticulture Department



Kick off your Earth Day surrounded by beautiful plants at the ARC Plant Sale! Check below for this spring's offerings. See you there!

🌱 We are selling mature plants grown for the Spring 2020 sale (that was canceled due to COVID) for only $10 a piece

🌱 Lots of 3” veggies and 3” annual flowers

🌱 Limited 4” and 1-gallon herbaceous perennials

Happy Earth Day 

Wednesday, April 26 from 9 am - 3 pm at the Student Center Main Entrance

American River College is committed to diverting more than 90% of our solid waste from the landfill. We can't have an equitable distribution of material resources if everything is placed in the trash. At the Student Center, we offer recycling, organics, and landfill bins, yet it can be difficult to know how to appropriately sort our day-to-day waste. Stop by our table and get the answers you need to help divert what you can and prevent recycling contamination at home and on campus.

Web Directory Launches

In 2019, while the Los Rios colleges and District Office were moving our websites into a single content management system, we identified the need for a more efficient and consolidated directory management strategy. At that time, a quick solution was implemented to support timely website launches. After collecting feedback from employees and students and expending great creative and technical effort, we are excited to announce the launch of a new website faculty and staff directory management tool that dramatically improves upon the current system.

Some key new features:

• Employee information will be accessible across all Los Rios websites rather than exclusively only at the employee’s "home" college.
• You can display multiple job roles and related contact information for each.
• The new tool empowers employees to manage their own information.
• More accurate information is displayed as it is connected to data sources like PeopleSoft.

Review Your Information

If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to review and update your profile using our easy-to-follow employee checklist (even if you've submitted web directory changes in the past). Then, visit the new employee directory on the public-facing site as well as on the employee-facing site to see how your information displays.

Virtual Undocu Ally Training

The LRCCD Undocumented Student Services Workgroup is hosting a Virtual Undocu Ally Training Thursday, April 20 from 1 - 4 pm. Register now!

This training will be student services focused and will go over the general undocu-ally training, residency information, best practices, and legal resources for undocumented students.

Presented by Andrea Gaytan, Dean of Davis Center and West Sacramento Center for SCC, Dr. Miguel Molina, Dean of Special Projects and FYE at SCC, Andrea Fuertes, EOPS Coordinator at SCC, and Brian Guzman, Supervising Department of Justice Representative for CHIRLA.

Voices at the Table Internship Program

The marketing, advertising, and communications industry influences so much of what we see and hear on a daily basis. So why aren’t those faces and voices as diverse as the communities they represent?

Advertising agency, 3fold Communications’ Voices at the Table internship program is for BIPOC students looking to get into the marketing, advertising, and communications industry. You will learn industry best practices and 3fold’s values which encourage drive, empathy, and challenging the status quo. We strive to create space for you to find your voice in our industry, find a seat at the table, and ultimately change the makeup of the industry in this region. Join us to learn more about this internship program Wednesday, April 26 at Noon on Zoom.

Mental Wellness

Why Mental Health Matters

Everyone has mental health and just like our physical health, it is something we need to take care of. It affects every ethnic, racial, cultural group and all ages and genders. Mental health includes our emotions, psychological and social well-being. It directly affects how we think, feel and act. Our mental health determines how we handle stress, make choices and relate to others- it impacts every area of our lives.

Benefits of taking care of your mental health can include:

• Improving mood
• Reducing anxiety
• Thinking more clearly
• Better relationships
• Increasing self esteem
• Enhanced inner peace

How to Care for Your Mental Health

Taking care of your mental health can look different for everyone. Some ideas to help support positive mental health include:

• Practice mindfulness
• Build a routine
• Make sleep a priority
• Eat healthy, stay hydrated & move your body
• Stay connected
• Ask for help

Find out more by visiting the Los Rios Mental Health and Wellness Services webpage.

Upcoming Events

Acceptance and Commitment Skills Group

This 5-week series offers dedicated time to explore areas in your life where you would like to be more present and make clear commitments for positive change.

Fall Enrollment Begins Today!

Enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester begins today with Priority 0. Students can find their enrollment appointment day/time on their eServices account. Please encourage your students to enroll early for the Fall semester!

Eligible priority level 0-2 students enrolled by May 10, 2023 for the fall semester will receive the final distribution of HEERF grants. These grants range between $150 and $900, based on a student's financial need and the number of units they were enrolled in this semester.

ARC’s 9th Annual Integration Bee

Calling all integration experts! Come compete in the Bee on Friday, April 28. 

Start by taking the qualifying exam at 1 pm in Raef Hall 160. The top 16 candidates will qualify to compete at 2:30 pm the same day. The top 5 contestants will receive cash prizes! Even if you don’t qualify, stay and cheer on your friends and fellow students while enjoying some refreshments.

Contact Professor Rocio Owens with any questions (916) 484-8055.

Fabric Sale

The ARC Fashion Department is holding a fabric sale Saturday, April 22 from 10 am to 1 pm in the Arts & Science Building, Room 105 with proceeds supporting Fashion Department enrichment and student scholarship.

Fabrics for sale are $2 and less per yard. Cash only. Bring your own shopping bags!

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at ARC Theatre

Don't miss the wonder and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who discover a secret passageway from an old wardrobe into the exciting, magical world of Narnia! This popular C.S. Lewis story of love, faith, courage and giving opens Friday, April 21 at American River College’s Mainstage Theatre for a two-week run.

ARC's lively production, directed and choreographed by Sam Williams, is full of beautiful music, thrilling movement and award-winning actors. (Battle scenes in the show make it more suitable for audience members age 7 and up). You won't want to miss your opportunity to share this unique show with friends and family members -- and our new group rate for groups of six or more make it a very affordable night or day at the theatre!

Tickets are $15/general, $12/student/senior, or $10/person for groups of six or more. For tickets and more information, go to ARCTheatre.org, or call (916) 484-8234.

The Parrot

Squawk! Squawk! Issue #170 of The Parrot ESL Newsletter is here for you. ESL students from around the world have a lot to say right here at ARC. Check it out!

In this issue:

• Professor Alexander Paez:  Communication Specialist
• Beshbarmak from Kazakhstan
• Nowruz 1402–Women Activists at Work!
• Ramadan: The Spiritual Memory of Muslims
• Arabic Words in English
• “The Star-Spangled Banner” and Milky Way by Professor David Evans
• Golden Frogs:  A Flood in India
• Parrot Pastimes:  Cricket
• George Washington and War in Ukraine
• DIY: Water Bottle Zipper Cases
• and much, much more . . .