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Accreditation Site Visit This Week!
As part of the college’s accreditation process, FLC's Focused Site Visit by select members of the peer review team will be on campus this week from Tuesday, October 11 through Thursday, October 13.
Who is coming to visit?
The members of the visiting team will be (view photos and bios):
- Dr. Katrina VanderWoude (Team Chair), Vice Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District
- Dr. JoAnna Schilling (Vice Chair), President, Cypress College
- Dr. Juan Avalos, Vice President of Student Services, Saddleback College
- Dr. April Ching, Instructor, Honolulu Community College
- Dr. Gohar Momjian, Vice President, ACCJC
How do I prepare for the visit?
- Attend the events listed below
- Wear your FLC spirit wear/college colors on campus on Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday, October 13
- Smile at any new folks on campus (the team will be visiting all three campuses)
Events - You are invited!
All members of the college community are invited to attend the following in-person events:
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All College Open Forum with Visiting Team - Wednesday, October 12, 3:00 to 4:00 pm, Main Folsom campus, Community Room (Aspen Hall FL1-20)
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Visiting Team Exit Report - Thursday, October 13, 10:00 to 10:30 am, Main Folsom campus, Community Room (Aspen Hall FL1-20)
Key Documents
For additional information, visit the Accreditation webpage.
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October is Internship Info Month
All students are invited to join us for Internship Info Month hosted by the Work Experience and Internship Program from each of the Los Rios colleges. These virtual sessions will feature an employer information session or skills workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about available, quality, local internships and the organizations that are offering them.
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Food Distribution for Students
To help current students experiencing food insecurity, we will be holding an FLC Food Distribution from Tuesday, October 18 through Thursday, October 20 at the Main Folsom campus in the Welcome & Student Success Center in Aspen Hall/FL1. Students in need should sign-up by Tuesday, October 11 to select a pick-up timeslot. For questions, contact the Welcome & Student Success Center at [email protected]. Note: Students may also be eligible for monthly food benefits from CalFresh. For more information, encourage them to visit the CalFresh website.
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Celebrating Our Tribal Nations
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which falls on Monday, October 10 this year, recognizes and celebrates the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of the Native people who are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the land that became the United States.
FLC's Land Acknowledgement Statement
We also celebrate and recognize today and every day, the original Tribal Nations of the land where the college campuses are located. Our Land Acknowledgement Statement pays homage and offers respect and gratitude to citizens of Tribal Nations and their enduring relationship to the land:
"We respectfully acknowledge the land currently occupied by Folsom Lake College as the traditional home of the sovereign Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok peoples who have a unique and enduring relationship stewarding this land since time immemorial. Despite colonization, occupation, and genocide, the Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok people continue and thrive in their resilience and self-determination. We celebrate and recognize our Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok tribal neighbors and honor their sustained existence."
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FSA Open Enrollment Coming Soon
Beginning on Monday, October 31, regular permanent employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a Medical, Limited-Use, and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FS)A. Enrollments will take place online via the Web Benefits Design enrollment website until Friday, November 18, with enrollments effective January 1, 2023. Please note that you must re-enroll each year in order to participate in this plan. More information to come. Have questions? Contact the Employee Benefits department at [email protected].
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Supporting Dreamers: DACA Update
While we are disappointed in the recent Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program, it doesn’t change our commitment to welcome and serve all students at the Los Rios Colleges. We will use all tools available to ensure every student feels safe and supported on our campuses. You have a place here!
If you need assistance, have questions about what the recent DACA ruling means for you, or need support, please contact the FLC Undocu-Falcons program at [email protected].
Free Immigration Legal Services
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), in collaboration with the Los Rios Community College District, offers free virtual/telephone immigration consultations to all students, faculty, and staff. CHIRLA immigration services include:
- Immigration consultations
- Assistance with DACA renewals
- Naturalization information
- Family-based immigration information
- Help to understand your rights
To make an appointment:
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Visit the CHIRLA Student Legal Services webpage
- Click the “Community Colleges” button to view consultations dates
- Select a date and time
Save the Date: Undocumented Student Action Week
In just two weeks we will also be kicking off the California Community Colleges Undocumented Student Action Week which will run from Monday, October 17 through Friday, October 21. Webinars will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 am each day. We urge all employees and students to learn more about how you can advocate for the protection of the DACA program and assist in building a strong ecosystem that breaks down silos and promotes a collaborative campus approach to support undocumented student success.
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Available Jobs & Internships
Students can start their job or internship hunt on Handshake – a modern, easy-to-use online platform where Los Rios students and alumni can find full-time and part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Know of a student interested in an on-campus job? Refer them to these current openings:
Here are other unique opportunities for them to consider:
For questions, students can contact Dustin Heron, FLC's Work-Based Learning and Job Readiness Specialist, at [email protected] or make a virtual appointment.
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Get Your Tickets for “Puffs”
Folsom Lake College's Falcon’s Eye Theatre invites you to its fall production of Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox starting Friday, November 4, and running through Sunday, November 20 at the Harris Center for the Arts. Puffs is a hilarious send-up of the story of the "boy wizard" told from the point of view of the enthusiastic and very silly Puffs. At first feeling like the "losers" of the school, but through the power of friendship and loyalty, the Puffs find how very important they are.
Tickets are $19 for Students with ID, $29 for Seniors 65+, and $32 for general admission. Note: There is a Student Ticket Discount Night on Thursday, November 17 when all student tickets are $14.
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National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day will be celebrated globally on Tuesday, October 11. Founded on the idea that increased visibility leads to decreased bias, this day encourages members of the LGBTQ+ community to come out and live their true identity. We want to acknowledge that there are many reasons that people may not be “out.” Society is not always a safe and welcoming place. Coming out is brave and freeing, but can be difficult.
On October 11, we recognize all those who live their lives openly, proudly, and without shame. We celebrate the LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and administrators who make our college a more inclusive and equitable place.
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October Mental Health Events
The start of October means the fall season is upon us. The magic of the season shows us how beautiful it can be to let things go that no longer serve us. During this time, it’s important to reflect on what burdens, barriers, and blockages we should allow to “fall” away. To support you in these efforts, Los Rios' Center for Mental Health and Wellness is hosting three virtual workshops to educate, inform, and empower you to make the changes you desire. Click on the workshop title below for more information and the Zoom login.
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Demystifying Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions - Friday, October 14, 3:00 to 4:30 pm
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You are Not Alone: Discussions on Relationships, Resources, and Resilience - Friday, October 21, 3:00 to 4:30 pm
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How Honoring Our Ancestors and Celebrating Our Past Can Lead to Our Present-Day Wellness - Friday, October 28, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
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Late-Start Classes Start This Week
The fall semester is nearly halfway through! Just a reminder that the second 8-week (8W2) term starts Thursday, October 14. There are still open "late-start" classes, but students need to act now to enroll.
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Upcoming Fire Drills
As part of our ongoing emergency preparedness efforts, Folsom Lake College plans to conduct a series of fire drills on the Main Folsom campus on Monday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (weather permitting). Alarm activation will be done at random times.
Here is the current list of buildings that will be involved:
- Aspen Hall/FL1
- Buckeye Hall/FL3
- Cypress Hall/FL2
- Dogwood Hall/FL4
- Lilac Hall/FL5
During the drills, the Los Rios Police Department and college officials will assist you with exiting the building, assembling a safe distance away, waiting while the building is reviewed, and giving you the all-clear to reenter the building. Depending on what buildings you may be in throughout the day, you may be participating in multiple drills. For more information, visit the Evacuation Procedures webpage.
Please note that drills might be postponed or rescheduled because of weather or other factors. Fire drills for the El Dorado Center and Rancho Cordova Center are planned for Spring 2023. Thank you for your participation and support!
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Journalism Speaker Series
Cosumnes River College’s Journalism Department invites you to a speaker series this fall. Learn how to get your foot in the door in journalism straight from professionals. All events will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 pm via Zoom.
Upcoming topics include:
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Do You Have Your REAL ID?
Soon a REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights and to visit secure federal facilities such as military bases and courthouses. California is now within one year of the enforcement date, which is May 3, 2023, and the DMV is encouraging everyone to get their REAL ID ASAP. To get started, go to the DMV's REAL ID webpage to view a full list of acceptable documents and to start your application online, then complete the final step in person.
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Professional Development
FLC's Faculty and Classified Professional Development Committees coordinate training and enrichment opportunities for all faculty and staff. Have an idea for a workshop or training? Contact Professional Development Coordinator Krisi Brown at: [email protected].
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