Open Enrollment Closes on Wednesday

Reminder: Eligible Los Rios employees can enroll in health benefits and a flexible spending account (FSA) through Wednesday, November 15. Update your benefits selection today by logging into the Los Rios Employee Benefits Supersite and clicking on the “Enroll Now” button. Have additional questions? Contact Employee Benefits at benefits@losrios.edu or (916) 568-3070.

Exemplary Dual Enrollment

College Hour: Creating a Veteran-Informed Culture

Date: Thursday, November 16

Time: 12:15 to 1:15 pm

Location: ITC Training Room

The California Department of Veterans Affairs, California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP), in partnership with American River College, will host a live workshop, highlighting the different California benefits, programs, and services available to service members, veterans, and their families.  It will also highlight the skills and training necessary for service providers and professionals to understand veteran culture better. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the event. This event meets State PD Guideline B; ARC Strategic Goals 1, 3; ARC Competency: Equity-minded Service.

Facilitated by: Sharee Nuez, Training Coordinator, California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP); Robert Heryford, Student Support Supervisor, Veterans Resource Center; Cole Wagenaar, Local Interagency Network Coordinator – North Valley, CalVet

Flex credit: 1.5 hours

Making the Most of the Canvas Gradebook

Get the most out of Canvas by attending an informative session on efficient utilization of the Canvas Gradebook on Friday, November 17, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm online via Zoom. This workshop is designed to empower educators by exploring advanced features including setting late policies, managing courses, and seamless student messaging. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching experience and streamline your grading process.

Unlock the Power of Handshake for Student Hiring

Do you want to use Handshake, Los Rios’ online career platform, to hire students for your department/office, or are you just in need of a Handshake refresher? Join the Work Experience and Internship Program (WEXP) team via Zoom for an engaging and informative Handshake Training Workshop!

Handshake connects employers with over 23,000 Los Rios students – a number that continues to grow! Use this platform to increase visibility and effectively target student candidates. Register for one of the sessions below!

Upcoming Sessions:

• Wednesday, November 15, 10:00 to 11:30 am, online via Zoom (register in advance)
• Thursday, November 30, 2:00 to 3:30 pm, online via Zoom (register in advance)

Congratulations!

We want to take a minute to give a shout-out to two of our Beaver teams for some great news!

• ARC Men’s Cross Country qualified for the 3C2A Championships and took 3rd Place in NorCals!
• ARC Men’s Water Polo won the Big 8 Conference Championship!

Admissions and Records New Email Address!

ARC Admissions & Records has changed its email address on the website and other materials from recadmis@arc.losrios.edu to admissions@arc.losrios.edu to make it easier for everyone to remember. Both emails will continue to work.

Congress recently passed the FAFSA Simplification Act, which will streamline the financial aid process for students and families. Most changes will be effective with the 2024-2025 application, but due to the updates, the application will be available later than the traditional October release date (the Department of Education has said it could be released sometime in December). The California Student Aid Commission will make changes to the California Dream Act application that will closely align with the FAFSA changes.

Honor and Support the Transgender Community

Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance on Monday, November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester's death and began an important tradition that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. Visit the GLAAD website for more information.

Quitting Smoking Starts With Day 1

Are you a smoker and would like to quit? Thursday, November 16 is the date for this year's Great American Smokeout which challenges smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time and a plan. Let the Great American Smokeout event be the day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life! You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. 

Need help? Los Rios Student Health and Wellness Services offers smoking cessation counseling and “Quit Kits,” and the American Cancer Society can help you access more resources and support for quitting. For more information, visit the Great American Smokeout website.