Save the Date: Davies Town Hall

A Davies Town Hall will be held Monday, October 2, 2023, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the American River College Cafeteria. A Zoom link will be provided in next week's Beaver Bites and it will also be included on the ARC calendar for participants who would like to join virtually. This event is open to everyone in the ARC community to attend. Moderated by Academic Senate President Brian Knirk, the Town Hall will offer an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to Chancellor King.

Introducing ARC River Tales!

American River College’s “River Tales” celebrates the culture and diversity of our campus community through honest and vulnerable storytelling. Please take a few moments to watch the River Tales debut with Dr. Lisa Cardoza!

Los Rios Leadership in the News

Los Rios College Presidents Dr. Lisa Cardoza (American River College), Dr. Albert Garcia (Sacramento City College), and Dr. Art Pimentel (Folsom Lake College), along with Sacramento State President Dr. J. Luke Wood, are featured in the September 2023 issue of Comstock’s Magazine. The article titled “Meet the Presidents” highlights the region’s newest educational leaders and their focus on student success.

Presidents Cardoza, Garcia, and Pimentel also sat down for a “fireside chat” on September 15 about the importance of education for the region’s Latino/a population at the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 State of Hispanics event held at Folsom Lake College’s Harris Center for the Arts. Watch ABC 10’s special coverage of the event below.

Reminder: Innovation Grant Application Open

This Fall we will be awarding up to $100,000 in Innovation Grants! The innovation grants program has been retooled to align with our work on equity and inclusion. The application period is from September 11 – November 6, 2023. Complete the Innovation Grants Form to apply.

Questions? Contact: 

• Kirsten DuBray for application questions.
• Dr. BJ Snowden, Dean of Equity, Institutional Effectiveness & Innovation for guidance on aligning your application.

16th Anniversary of AANAPISI

This year's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week is from Monday, September 25 through Sunday, October 1 and marks 16 years since Congress established the AANAPISI program on September 27, 2007, to improve the availability and quality of postsecondary education programs to support low-income and first-generation Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. American River College is proud to be an AANAPISI-designated institution! Join us in celebrating the many accomplishments of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students and educators from our community. 

ARC Therapy Dogs

Feeling stressed? Whether it’s midterms or more, join us to destress with therapy dogs on Thursday, September 28 from 10:00 am to Noon in the Student Center, near the coffee shop.

Fall Grad Petitions Due by October 6

All students planning to graduate at the end of this semester should make sure they take all the necessary steps to complete their graduation petition by the Friday, October 6 deadline.

How to Petition for a Degree or Certificate

Preparing Students for Transfer

This fall is a great time for students to learn more about their transfer options! All Los Rios students are invited to take part in the following events and activities.

Transfer Days Begin This Week 

Los Rios Transfer Days start this week, Wednesday, September 27 through Thursday, October 5. Check out the various events at each of the four Los Rios colleges, featuring more than 50 colleges and universities. Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives from California State Universities (CSUs), Universities of California (UCs), private and out-of-state universities, and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and get information about academic programs, transfer requirements, how to apply, and more. 

Transfer Workshops

The Los Rios Transfer Centers are featuring more than 25 transfer-related workshops throughout the fall semester. Direct interested students to view the schedule of virtual workshops and RSVP for the sessions they are interested in attending.

Transfer Deadlines

Upcoming application dates for Fall 2024 admission:

• UC Transfer Guarantee (TAG) Application filing period is September 1-30.
• UC Application (General) filing period is from October 1 to November 30.
• CSU Application filing period is from October 1 to November 30.

Get Ready to Transfer with Feria de Educación

Feria de Educación is hosted each year by Sacramento State, the CSUs, and Univision to empower thousands of Spanish-speaking parents and students with information and resources to help them succeed in California’s educational system and pursue higher education. This year, Feria de Educación and the Transfer Corner will be held on Saturday, October 7 at Sac State.

The Transfer Corner helps current community college students prepare to transfer to a four-year university. Advisors will be on hand to meet with students to review their transcripts and help them plan their next steps. If they have already been admitted to Sac State, Feria de Educación can help students better plan for their upcoming transition, learn the requirements for their major, or create an academic plan.  

In addition to the Transfer Corner, Feria de Educación offers:

• Workshops 
• Financial Aid Consultation
• Dreamer Clinic
• CSU Apply Workshop & Support

Physical and Mental Health Services for Students

Physical Health

Our Health & Wellness Centers provide a wide range of services to our students, including free pregnancy testing, which was just recently launched. Free flu vaccines will also be available this fall, as soon as they are released. The majority of services are free to students, however TB skin tests and some vaccines may have an associated cost. Other services we offer students include:

• Health and illness assessments                                                        
• Recommendations and referrals to community/campus resources
• First Aid for minor injuries and illness 
• Health requirements for academic programs 
• Immunizations/Titers
• TB Skin Testing/Risk Assessments
• Over the counter medications
• Covid self tests
• Sexual health concerns/education
• Pregnancy testing
• Condoms
• Assistance with finding health insurance

Mental Health                                                                       

For the 23-24 school year, all currently enrolled students have access to up to 17 free mental health sessions per academic year.

• Brief Therapy: Students can meet with a LRCCD mental health therapist 5 free sessions per school year. Support is available in-person and virtually. Students can self schedule online.
• TimelyCare Teletherapy: Students have access to 12 free sessions with a licensed therapist.

Interfaith Planning Calendar

Our community includes members from a variety of backgrounds and we strive for awareness and understanding of the many different cultural observances. The Interfaith Planning Calendar, available on the website, is a resource we encourage everyone to consider when making plans for the semester.