Introducing the SAFE Los Rios Panic Button and Desktop Alert System | |
With the rollout of SAFE Los Rios, you may notice a new icon on your college- or district-issued computer. The icon serves two functions – to receive emergency alerts (all computers, including laptops) and as a Panic Button (onsite stationary, non-student-use computers only).
Panic Button
For onsite stationary computers: The SAFE Los Rios icon, located in the taskbar or system tray, functions as a Panic Button (replacing the ERNI button). The Panic Button provides a way to discreetly contact Los Rios police in an emergency situation, letting them know your location. To activate, triple-click the icon.
For laptop users: Because location services are not precise on laptops and other Wi-Fi-only devices, the desktop Panic Button is only available on stationary computers (typically lecture computers and front-counter stations). It is highly recommended that users download the free SAFE Los Rios mobile app on their phone to use the Panic Button feature in the app. All employees and students should download the mobile app and become familiar with how to use and navigate it so they are prepared in an emergency. Note: The mobile app requires location services (GPS) for full functionality.
Laptop users will see the SAFE Los Rios icon in their taskbar, but it will not activate if clicked (its sole function on laptops is to receive emergency alerts).
Desktop Alert
The SAFE Los Rios desktop icon also serves as a mechanism for all college- or district-issued computers (including laptops) to receive emergency mass notifications from the college or district. If you are using a laptop and do not see the icon, turn your laptop off and back on the next time you are onsite.
Text, Phone and Email Alerts
It is important also to regularly update your Emergency Alert information in Employee Self-Service. This is still the method in which the college and district will send emergency texts, phone calls and emails. Log in to ESS, select “Employee Information,” then “Emergency Alert Information” to review and save your preferences.
If you do not see the SAFE Los Rios desktop icon on your computer or you believe it is not working properly, please submit a Service Central ticket for IT assistance.
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Undocumented Student Month of Action
Join us in October for a powerful month of action dedicated to supporting undocumented students throughout the Los Rios Community College District. From vital workshops on transferring to a four-year university to understanding your rights and participating in safe protest strategies, these events are designed to empower, inform, and inspire. Click on the event title for more information and/or to register!
Transferring to a Four-Year University as an Undocumented Student
Tuesday, October 8, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm - via Zoom
This webinar provides crucial information, resources, and support to help students succeed in their academic journey.
2nd Annual I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action
Tuesday, October 15, 12:00 to - 1:00 pm - Student Center
Join us for the I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action during this pivotal election year! Now more than ever, immigrants and their families need your support. Every day, elected officials are making decisions that directly affect the lives of our undocumented friends, family, and neighbors. Stand with us and make your voice heard!
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SCC Celebrates the Joan Didion Learning Resource Center
On Tuesday, September 24, SCC officially renamed its library to the Joan Didion Learning Resource Center. Didion was an SCC student who would later become a journalist, novelist, memoirist, essayist, and screenwriter who wrote some of the sharpest and most evocative analyses of culture, politics, literature, family, and loss.
Join us in celebrating this significant milestone at the Joan Didion Learning Resource Center, and visit the new exhibit that pays tribute to one of our most celebrated writers. Thank you to everyone who participated in this special event, helping us honor an icon of literature and culture!
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The exhibit was created by Savannah Rose, a Design & Digital Media student at SCC, with valuable support from SCC Professor Robyn Waxman, Kim Whitfield from the California State Railroad Museum, and Exhibits Coordinator Amy Greer.
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Poster Contest Deadline Extended: Celebrate Disability as Diversity!
The deadline for the Los Rios Poster Contest, highlighting disability as diversity, has been extended to October 15! Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this opportunity with students and promote the theme:
Disability = Diversity, Strength, and Pride.
Winning designs will be featured across Los Rios campuses so help us spread the word by encouraging your students to take advantage of this extended deadline!
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Help Students Discover Florence: Spring 2025 Study Abroad Program Informational Meeting
Invite students to attend our Spring 2025 Study Abroad informational meeting at Folsom Lake College held Tuesday, October 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. in Aspen Hall, Room FL1-08. This 90-day program offers students the chance to immerse themselves in Italian culture while earning 12-15 UC/CSU transferable units in a range of subjects, including Art, Literature, Media, Mathematics, and more.
For further details, students can contact Professor Joseph M. Steever or reach out via StudyAbroad@losrios.edu.
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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 next Office Hour at SCC will be on Monday, October 7 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in RHS-270.
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Free Picture Frames Available!
We have a selection of picture frames available for free! If you’re interested, please visit RHN 257 by or before Monday, October 14 to take any frames you’d like. These frames are in great condition, and we’d love to see them find a new home instead of being thrown away.
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For assistance, please reach out to Rebeca Rodriguez at 916-558-2386 on Mondays and Tuesdays, or Christine DeCamp at 916-558-2225 on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Here are the approximate sizes of the frames available:
- Landscape: 37" W x 25" H
- Flower: 29" W x 26" H
- Black and White: 25" W x 37" H
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Help Your Students Graduate: Graduation Petition Workshop
Encourage your students to attend our Graduation Petition Workshop, where they’ll receive step-by-step guidance from our counseling team on how to complete their graduation petitions. This virtual workshop is an excellent resource for students who need help navigating the process and ensuring their petitions are submitted correctly.
Please spread the word and remind students to register in advance to secure their spot.
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Author Speaker Series: Julissa Arce
Los Rios students and staff are invited to ARC to welcome Julissa Arce, a leading voice for social justice, immigrant rights, and education equality, and the best-selling author of “You Sound Like a White Girl”. She will be speaking on Monday, September 30, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in ARC’s Student Center Cafeteria.
This FREE event is open to all Los Rios students and staff, but an RSVP is required.
Special Presentation with SCC's Raza Center
Julissa Arce will also join the RAZA Center and The Puente Program on Tuesday, October 1, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. in the Student Center. No registration is required for the event hosted at SCC—just drop by and get inspired!
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Help Students Start Strong with Writing Assignments
Encourage your students to attend our Getting Started on a Writing Assignment workshop, hosted by the SCC Writing Center. This session, happening on Monday, September 30, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. will provide students with key strategies to help them effectively begin their writing projects. From brainstorming ideas to structuring an outline, this workshop is a great resource for students who might need that extra push.
Remind your students to register in advance and mark their calendars. Let’s support them in developing stronger writing skills this semester!
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Celebrate SCC’s Own Danny Romero, PEN Oakland Award Receipient!
Join us in celebrating Danny Romero, SCC English professor, who has been honored with a 2024 PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Award for his book “Mi Vida Oakland (and other poems)”. This prestigious award recognizes his outstanding literary achievement and contribution to diverse voices in literature.
The PEN Oakland Awards, often referred to as the “Blue Collar PEN,” shine a spotlight on powerful stories from America’s vast literary community. Let’s proudly acknowledge this incredible accomplishment from one of our own!
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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:
Internship Info Session: SMUD - Wednesday, October 2, 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
A virtual workshop with SMUD’s recruitment team to support chances of landing a job at SMUD and other civil service agencies.
Plan Your Job Search Like a Heist - Friday, October 4, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
In today’s competitive job market, it takes more than just luck to land your dream job. This online workshop will help students discover strategies that target the best opportunities and land their dream job!
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