August 20, 2021
WELCOME PANTHERS
Welcome to the start of the Fall 2021 Semester Panthers! 

The staff and faculty at SCC stand ready to help you make your semester a success. Online student services and classes continue to be offered this semester even as we bring some limited in-person classes and services back on our campus. Many in-person services will be by appointment only, please be sure to check our website for the most up-to-date information and how to make your appointment. 

This last year and a half has been unlike any other and has challenged each of us in different ways. If you have questions this week about getting started or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out and contact us at 916-558-2111 x2.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and have a great semester!
 
Michael Gutierrez
President

The main campus will be holding on-site vaccination clinics on August 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for any student or employee who is not yet vaccinated. The clinics will be facilitated by Walgreens as part of the federal vaccination rollout program. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins will also be accepted.

Remember, all students who access district and college facilities (including in-person classes or student support services) will need to provide evidence of their first vaccine dose by October 1, 2021.


Up to $200 in incentives are available for students who get fully vaccinated and provide evidence of vaccination! 

  1. Provide evidence of receiving at least your first shot by September 1, 2021, to receive $100 (ALL students are eligible, including those who received their vaccination(s) before the requirement was put into place)
  2. Provide evidence of being fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021, and receive an additional $100 (again, ALL students are eligible, including those who received their vaccination(s) before the requirement was put into place)

If you submit your vaccination status prior to these deadlines, you won’t have to take any action to get your check! The funds will be automatically deposited in your BankMobile account (for those with an account) OR a check will be mailed directly to you at your address on file. The deposit or check will be issued after the September 1, 2021, and November 1, 2021 deadlines.

To provide evidence of your vaccination, go to eServices and click the “COVID-19 Vaccination Status” tile on the home page. 

Learn more about the student incentives for getting vaccinated, the vaccine requirement, and how to find other available vaccination clinics in your area on our Vaccine webpage.


TimelyCare | Free Medical and Mental Health for Students

We are excited to announce that ARC/CRC/FLC/SCC Telehealth – our free, 24/7 medical and mental telehealth programs – have joined voices and are now LRCCD TimelyCare. This upgrade includes a new, enhanced mobile and desktop app experience. Now it’s even easier to find care wherever you are, whenever you need it.
 
What this means for you:
LRCCD students will continue to have access to services like medical (on-demand or scheduled), TalkNow 24/7, scheduled counseling – with the added benefit of shorter wait times, more flexible appointment scheduling, and an easier-to-use mobile and desktop app. 
 
Enroll now:
  • Go to timelycare.com/LRCCD
  • Click "Sign In" as a first-time user. If you’re on your phone, you'll be prompted to download the TimelyCare app
  • Use your .edu email address to create your account 
  • Enter your personal profile information and medical history.
  • Delete the TimelyMD app once your new account has been set up.

If you were previously using the TimelyMD app, you must enroll on the new TimelyCare app with your school email address by August 26 to continue accessing your free telehealth services. Have questions? Visit timelycare.com/LRCCD to find FAQs or chat with us for technical support.
Important Announcements

Here are some helpful reminders for the college community:
  • Emergency Resources: Download the Rave Guardian App to have safety resources and information at your fingertips, including what to do in case a lockdown happens on campus. To ensure you receive critical emergency notifications, make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Log in to eServices, click “Profile,” and then “Contact Details,” you will then be able to update your information including your preferred email and phone number.
  • Free Speech: Please be aware that outside groups occasionally visit campus exercising their constitutionally protected right to free speech. These groups might display images or engage in speech that is offensive to some. Learn more about free speech on campus and the college's posting guidelines.
  • Parking: Parking permits will NOT be required for staff or students for the fall semester. However, students and employees will be required to park in designated student or staff parking spaces. We will be enforcing violations in red zones and other restricted areas, metered or timed parking, disabled parking, and violations that impede traffic or block access.
  • Student ID Cards and UTP Stickers: Student ID cards will not be issued during the fall semester. You do not need the card to receive your UTP (transportation pass). After you pay your UTP fee you will receive an email with information on how to have your pass mailed to you directly. 
  • Smoking: Sacramento City College campuses are tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vape-free.

Help, I’m on the Waitlist!

The waitlist status of a class changes throughout the enrollment period, so you should regularly monitor your waitlist status.

After the semester starts on Saturday, a permission number is required to be added to a class from the waitlist. If your professor gives you a permission number to add the class, follow these Use Permission Number/Enroll from Waitlist instructions

Permission numbers are only sent to you from your professor. If you have questions about whether you will be receiving a permission number, email your professor to ask how they will be managing their waitlist this semester. 

Not sure you will be added from the waitlist, but still need another class this semester to stay on track? Check the list of open classes to see if there is another section of the class you are waitlisted in OR if there is another class you want to take.


Tech That Will Help You This Semester

Canvas: Online and even many of our in-person classes use the Canvas learning system. If you are new to Canvas, check out these short Los Rios Canvas "how-to" videos on the most requested features. 

Zoom: Many online classes, student services, and events will use Zoom. If you’re new to Zoom, visit the Zoom Help Center guide to get started. 

Support: Visit the Technology for Remote Classes webpage for assistance with:
  • Free or Low-Cost Internet and Public Wifi
  • Canvas Support and Resources
  • Computers for Students
  • The Student Tech Support Desk
  • Password Management

Upcoming Accreditation Review

Sacramento City College will undergo a comprehensive review for reaffirmation of accreditation in 2022. Accreditation is a system of peer-review in which educational institutions are held responsible for a set of requirements and standards to ensure the quality of education provided to students. The College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). For more information on SCC's preparation for the upcoming review, please see the college’s accreditation webpage.