Beaver Break with President Lisa Cardoza | |
Join us for conversation and light refreshments at our first Beaver Break with President Lisa Cardoza on Thursday, March 21 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the People, Culture, and Society HomeBase (inside the Welcome Center). This is an opportunity to start a conversation, share feedback, an exciting accomplishment, or update, or to just join us in community! | |
ARC River Tales with Dr. Nicole Porter, Vice President of Student Services
American River College proudly celebrates Women's History Month, and would like to cordially invite you to join us in welcoming this month's River Tales speaker, Dr. Nicole Porter!
Nicole shares her story of being the first in her family to obtain a degree, finding a community within her sorority, and how she honors the generations of women who have come before her. Please take a moment to watch Nicole's video on the ARC YouTube channel.
You can meet Nicole and ask her questions in the UNITE Center on Wednesday, March 20 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm....there will also be cookies!
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Chancellor Office Hours
Chancellor Brian King will be hosting monthly office hours at each Los Rios college. This is an opportunity for faculty, staff or students to drop in and talk to Chancellor King about any topic(s) important to you or your college in general.
Chancellor King's March Office Hour at American River College will be on Monday, March 18 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the President’s Conference Room.
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Great News!
The Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) presented its highest honors to six leaders and innovators of the community college system in California. The awards honored achievement and excellence in the areas of leadership, diversity, community college research, administration, volunteerism and service to their institution, community and the profession. The awards were presented in conjunction with the Association’s 48th annual conference in Orange County, February 21-23, 2024. The 2024 honoree of the Mertes Award for Excellence in Community College Research was ARC’s very own Jennifer LaFlam, Dean of Equity, Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation. Congratulations Jen!
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TRIO Day
Cosumnes River College and American River College led the charge in bringing TRIO Day to Sacramento on February 24th, 2024. Over 300 students and staff engaged in service opportunities across Sacramento which included service projects at Cosumnes River College, La Familia Counseling Center, Inc., American River Parkway Foundation, & The River Bend Outdoor Education Site. The Co-Chairs for this event were Maricela Juarez, ARC Upward Bound Director, and Trinity Wilson, CRC Upward Bound Director.
On February 24, 1986, a congressional resolution (H. Con. Res. 278) declared that February 28, 1986, should be designated as "National TRIO Day" to commemorate the annual achievements of the Federal TRIO programs in communities across the country. TRIO programs nationwide came together to celebrate the 38th anniversary of National TRIO Day and raise awareness about the importance of educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students.
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Make Your Course Materials Accessible with the Los Rios A-Team!
Accessible documents level the playing field, providing equal access for all learners to access the same materials and resources regardless of their background. That's why we're excited to introduce the Los Rios Accessibility Team (A-Team), an internal document remediation service dedicated to ensuring all students have equal access to educational resources.
Here's how it works:
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Chronicle of Higher Ed Access for Los Rios Employees has a New Link
The Los Rios Libraries provide a districtwide site license for the Chronicle of Higher Education. This means all Los Rios employees may access Chronicle content at no cost! See our FAQ How can I use the Library's subscription for accessing Chronicle of Higher Education? for information on how to access the Chronicle of Higher Ed from the library as well as how to create a Chronicle account, which will allow you to access their content from anywhere on the web and will allow you to subscribe to various newsletters.
New link: https://arclosrios.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.chronicle.com/
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Grants Clinic
Curious, confused, or keen to learn more about grants? Sue Byrne, Director of Grants Management, will be running the monthly grants clinic on campus this Tuesday, March 19 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Maybe you’re working on an application and need help with a particular section, or are searching for that elusive grant, or have spotted a grant and are wondering “what now”? Make an appointment to meet Sue or simply pop in to the President’s Conference Room to discuss all things grant-related.
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Professional Development Opportunities
Using ChatGPT in STEM Education
Wednesday, March 20, 10:00 - 11:30 am, RSVP for Zoom Link
Friday, March 29, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, RSVP for Zoom Link
AI is evolving quickly and is already used by educators and students alike. Rather than treating AI as an enemy, we are exploring ways to make it an ally. In this workshop, we will share some uses of ChatGPT in service of student learning and also to streamline and personalize instructors' work. These uses include but are not limited to: draft lecture notes on new topics; applications of a discipline to students' areas of interest, such as for use in online discussions; producing scaffolded assignment questions; producing practice problems with step-by-step solutions to support student learning. We will also touch on some areas of equitable education that only humans can support, such as setting up a positive face-to-face or online course environment and building trusting relationships. Please consider joining us for this discussion of positive, productive uses of AI in STEM education and the ways in which human instructors are still absolutely necessary for equitable STEM education.
Universal Design: Increasing Access to Learning
Wednesday, March 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Zoom
In this session we will build upon the foundations of universal design by starting with access – we can’t expect our students to succeed if we have created assignments or expectations that don’t provide students the guidance to succeed. The goal of this session is to identify many of the barriers that reduce student motivation and engagement in our classes.
Art Therapy for Classified Professionals
Thursday, March 21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, ITC
Art is for everyone! For those struggling to identify and communicate their thoughts and emotions, art therapy offers a solution. The process of crafting and creating art provides an opportunity to explore and express in a variety of ways. One of the main objectives of art therapy is to create insight; for example, a person can consider the artistic representation of their emotions, and then change their perception of specific situations and problems. In this presentation, we will learn about the importance --and benefits!-- of self-care, and how art can be utilized to help us understand our emotions in a new way.
Explore the Wonders of AI with Us: Join the Let’s Play with AI Series
Friday, March 22 and Friday, April 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Student Center Board Room
Please bring your laptop if possible
Curious about the role of Artificial Intelligence in the future of education? The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) warmly invites you to express your interest in "Let's Play with AI," an upcoming event series crafted to explore the marvels of AI, spark creativity, and reveal its transformative potential in teaching and learning.
We're setting the stage for an enlightening exploration into AI, designed to cater to all levels of AI familiarity. Whether you're taking your first steps into the world of AI or seeking to deepen your understanding and application in educational settings, this series promises an engaging and informative journey.
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Secrets of the Queendom
Friday, March 29, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Location: Sacramento City College Performing Arts Center
Celebrate Women’s History Month with an interactive and empowering session that highlights the remarkable leadership of Black women in higher education. In collaboration with the Los Rios Black Faculty and Staff Association, we'll delve into the triumphs, lessons, and collective strength of five inspiring leaders. Discover the power of sisterhood, authenticity, courageous leadership, and self-care on the journey to success.
Seating is limited so reserve your spot by registering today. Don't miss this opportunity to be uplifted and inspired!
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Pick Up a March Floral Arrangement!
Don’t miss out on the chance for some beautiful and fresh arrangements made by our talented floral students! Arrangements will be available for sale in the Student Center from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Thursday, March 21 and 28 this month (and every Thursday through May 9)!
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Spring 2024 Plant Sale
The plant sale is back! Join us on Saturday, April 20 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Horticulture area for a selection of seasonal annuals, veggies, landscape plants, native plants, perennials, assorted berries, houseplants, succulents and more!
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Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips
Student Health and Wellness will now offer FREE Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips, along with harm reduction tips, to students. Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips are tools that can save lives in the event of an opioid overdose. Even if you don't anticipate needing them for yourself, having them on hand could make all the difference for a friend or family member in need.
For more information or support, contact Student Health & Wellness.
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Pell Grant, Cal Grant, and Student Success Completion Grant Enrollment Categories
There is a new way that Pell Grant awards are being calculated. Previously, Pell Grant was awarded based on full-time (12 or more units), three-quarter-time (9-11.99 units), half-time (6-8.99 units) or less-than-half-time (1-5.99 units) enrollment statuses. For 2024-2025, the enrollment statuses will be replaced with a new term called “enrollment intensity.”
Enrollment intensity is the percentage of full-time enrollment at which a student is enrolled, rounded to the nearest whole percent. For example, if full-time enrollment is 12 or more units and the student is enrolled in 7 units, the enrollment intensity would be (7 / 12) x 100% = 58%.
For the 2024-2025 award year and thereafter, a student’s scheduled Pell Grant award is multiplied by the student’s enrollment intensity percentage to determine the Annual Pell Grant Award.
The Cal Grant and Student Success Completion Grant will continue to be awarded based on the full-time, three-quarter-time, half-time, and less-than-half-time enrollment statuses.
For more information, please visit the Financial Aid Disbursements and Refunds webpage.
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Career Preparedness Workshops
All students are invited to attend a variety of virtual workshops this month that can help with your job and career search! Click on the workshop title below for more information and to register in advance via Handshake.
Upcoming workshops include:
Tuesday, March 19, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Wednesday, March 20, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Thursday, March 21, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Thursday, March 21, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Friday, March 22, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, March 26, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Thursday, March 28, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
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Kaneko Gallery Exhibition: “Playful Perspectives” by Susan Silvester
During March and April, Kaneko Gallery will host an exhibition of works by local artist Susan Silvester. "Playful Perspectives" opens on March 18 and will run through April 11. A reception for the artist will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at Noon in the Kaneko Gallery! The exhibition will feature both painting and sculpture. Don’t miss it!
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