March 14, 2022
Mask Policy Update
Effective Monday, March 14 masks will be strongly recommended, but not required in all district facilities, regardless of vaccination status. 

We strongly support any student or employee who chooses to continue wearing masks. 
We expect that employees and students will continue to wear masks in the following situations:

  • Individuals who are symptomatic and on campus to test 
  • Individuals who were recently exposed to a COVID positive case should wear a mask through day 10, even if they have been cleared to return early based either on vaccine/booster status or by testing negative at day 5 or later
  • Individuals who have tested positive for COVID and who have returned early (prior to 10 days) based on receiving a negative COVID test on or after day 5
 
Anyone with an approved exemption to the district’s COVID-19 vaccination policy must still continue with the weekly testing protocols laid out in their agreed-upon accommodation. Those accommodations will be adjusted to reflect the change to mask policies.

New Contact Tracing Protocols
On Monday, March 14, we are introducing a new process for reporting positive COVID cases for people who were on a Los Rios campus or facility within 14 days of their initial positive test collection date.

Any student, employee, volunteer, or contractor who was on campus within 14 days of their positive test collection date will be directed to the new online COVID-19 Reporting Form (Appendix C), which collects information about the person's vaccination status, symptoms, and whereabouts on campus. After they submit the online form, it is routed to the appropriate person for contact tracing.

Additionally, any student, employee, volunteer, or contractor who has been exposed to COVID (either potentially or via close contact) can use the new Interactive COVID Decision Chart to find out how long they should isolate and what their next steps are. You can find both forms at losrios.edu/reportCOVID.

Please email any questions regarding this new reporting process to COVIDTestingAccommodation@losrios.edu.
Mini Grant Applications Open Tomorrow!
Do you have a great idea for a project that will improve the student experience, the teaching and learning environment, contribute directly to equitable outcomes for students and/or impact student success? Propose it as part of the Mini Grant process!

Applications will be accepted March 15 - April 27. Awards will be made up to $3,000 per Mini Grant. The number of grants awarded will vary, depending on the amount of funding available. Visit the Mini Grant Application webpage for more information about the application process, eligibility and award process.

Mini Grants are made possible through the support of generous donors to the SCC Fund. Many employees give to the SCC Fund, and in so doing, they provide crucial resources that help improve the services our campus can provide and make an important difference to the students we serve.
Remembering SCC-SESI Professor Dr. Tanya Rodriguez, "Here For This Moment."
Student Elections
Applications are now open for student election positions at Sacramento City College and for Los Rios Student Trustee. Please encourage students to be leaders! Check out the candidate information available online and learn more about how to run for a student government position. Candidate forms are due electronically by March 28 so encourage students to start the process now!

For more information or if you have any questions, contact the SCC Student Leadership and Development Office.
Women's History Month (graphic in CC)
Women’s History Month continues with three great events this week! Join us for:

Returning to “Normal” Is Not an Option: Finding Healing and Meaning in Our Work with Sonya Renee Taylor
Tuesday, March 15, at 3:30 pm online (register in advance)
The award-winning performance poet, activist, and transformational leader will discuss finding healing and meaningful work in the COVID-19 era. 
 
Women Leaders and Professional Journeys
Thursday, March 17, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm via Zoom
Women leaders across Folsom Lake College will share their professional journeys, challenges, supports, insight, and tips to success.
 
Workshop for Women by Anita Ross
Friday, March 18, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm via Zoom 
This interactive workshop will explore the significance of having a healthy self-image and how you can rise above it all and persevere with inner strength, courage, and authenticity.
Addressing Sex- & Gender-Based Violence
This interactive workshop on Wednesday, March 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm via Zoom will help participants understand sex and gender-based violence, which includes domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, and stalking. You will learn patterns of behavior, ways to help prevent, and how to support and report these behaviors. Facilitators are Joshua Moon-Johnson, ARC’s Title IX Coordinator, and Laura Swartzen from WEAVE.
Explore the World
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. In partnership with the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) and the Northern California Study Abroad Consortium, the Los Rios Community College District offers unique study opportunities in exciting destinations, including these upcoming locations:

  • London, United Kingdom: Fall 2022 with FLC Biology/Zoology Professor Dr. Fran Keller (Note: Application deadline is Friday, May 13.)
  • Florence, Italy: Spring 2023 with FLC Sociology Professor Dr. Diane Carlson

An information session regarding the London Fall 2022 trip will be held today, Monday, March 14, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm via Zoom. Financial aid and/or scholarships may be available to qualifying students. 
Internship Info Month
Please encourage students to participate in Internship Info Month activities. There is a full lineup of events planned - see the online schedule now. All sessions happen from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
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Student Health and Wellness Services Back on Campus
SCC student health and wellness is back on campus! They are accepting in-person appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays, and continue to offer phone appointments the rest of the week. You can make an appointment through your patient portal. 

Available Services:
  • Health and illness consultation
  • First Aid for injuries
  • TB testing and clearances (tests administered on Mondays 12 PM - 3 PM)
  • Assistance with and referrals to community health resources
  • Assistance with health requirements for programs
  • Referrals for mental health services
  • COVID concerns by phone only

Services No Longer Offered:
  • Rest areas
  • Emergency response outside the clinic
  • Transportation to clinic by wheelchair

We look forward to connecting with you to assist with your health needs. SCC Student Health and Wellness Services is here for you!
Kondos Gallery Exhibit: Not so Guilty Pleasures
Opening March 18 at the Kondos Gallery, Not So Guilty Pleasures is an exhibit featuring an eclectic mix of national contemporary ceramic artists. This exhibit is featured in conjunction with the 56th Annual National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference being held in Sacramento. 

Opening reception 
Friday, March 18 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Kondos Gallery, Sacramento City College Main Campus 

Kondos Gallery Exhibit Hours 
M - F: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SCC Choral Concert: The Food of Love
SCC's Concert Choir and VOCALe perform a program of classic German lieder on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 PM, sweeping Romantic pieces, and modern choral masterpieces.

This is a live, in-person event to be held in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the Sacramento City College main campus. This event is free to the public.

The concert will also be streamed on the Vocal and Choral Watch Page.
March Career Events
Mark your calendars for these helpful upcoming career-related events. Click on the event title to register in advance.
Help for Ukraine
President Gutierrez recently sent an email to the college community listing resources that were shared by the Community College Chancellor’s Office, since that message we have received additional recommendations from our community and are including them below for your consideration as we continue to look for ways to offer support.  

  • "The link below that is organized by our community to our people who are suffering in Ukraine. All funds 100% goes directly to people who have been affected by war. There are people from our church and community who are on ground helping the wounded and refuges who are trying to flee war." Missionary Gospel Church
  • Capitol Public Radio: California Organizations Supporting Ukraine
President Gutierrez's Office Hour
SCC President Michael Gutierrez will hold scheduled office hours on the last Thursday of the month during the Spring semester, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Upcoming office hours dates are as follows:

  • March 31
  • April 28

Please look for an email prior to the event to sign up. Zoom info will be sent via a calendar invite on the day before the event to those who signed up.
Upcoming Events
March 14, 3 pm - 4 pm
March 15, 9 am - 10:30 am
March 15, 9 am - 9:45 am
March 15, 9 am - 12 pm
March 15, 11 am - 2 pm
March 15, 3:30 pm
March 16, 11:45 am - 1 pm
March 16, 12 pm - 12:50 pm
March 16, 12 pm 1:30 pm
March 16, 12 pm - 1 pm
March 16, 1 pm - 2 pm
March 16, 2 pm - 3 pm
March 16, 5:30 pm
March 17, 9 m - 12 pm
March 17, 9 am - 10 am
March 17, 10 am - 11 am
March 17, 11 am - 11:50 am
March 17, 1 pm - 1:50 pm
March 17, 3 pm - 4 pm
March 18, 12 pm - 1:30 pm
March 18, 1 pm - 2 pm