Presidents' Day Weekend is Coming
ARC will be closed Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays. No classes will be held and all college offices will be closed. View the Spring 2023 Academic Calendar for all holidays and deadlines this semester.
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President's Update
Walking the campus during the first week of instruction, one of my favorite moments was actually hearing some students complain that they couldn’t find parking. While I was empathetic toward our students and their search for a parking space, I was also delighted to hear that our face-to-face presence on campus has grown so much that we once again have to seek out a parking spot. Thank you to our entire community of faculty, staff and learners who have worked diligently over the past two years to increase our presence on campus. Dare I say that ARC is BACK!!!
In other great news, I was incredibly proud to receive word that the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, at its meeting January 11-12, 2023, acted to reaffirm American River College’s accreditation for 7 years. Copies of the Institutional Self Evaluation Report (ISER) and Peer Review Team Report are available for review on the College’s Accreditation website.
As we look forward and plan for the next decade and beyond, it’s important to reflect back. During my convocation address, I spoke about the incredible hard work the College has done over the past 10 years to discuss, research, and put onto paper how we can better serve our students. This work includes the following:
We still have more work to do. Over the past decade, our outcomes have not significantly changed. When students come to ARC, they arrive with the goal of economic and social mobility, yet only 10.9% to 16.5% of first-year, first-time students who began at ARC from 2015 to 2019 earned a degree, certificate, or transferred within three years.
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On average, less than 15% of our students annually get on a path, stay on a path, and complete their intended goal within three years to improve their economic and social mobility.
It is time to put our discussion, research, and writing into action. During the remainder of the Spring 2023 semester, the leadership team will be outlining a reorganization of the College to align Areas of Interest, HomeBases, and Instructional Areas. This reorganization will support structures that help students get on a path, stay on a path, and achieve their intended goal. At the same time, we will continue to use data to investigate the reasons behind our outcomes and the impacts of the work we are doing. We wouldn’t be at this important milestone without the critical work that the entire college - faculty, staff, administrators, and students – have done.
Thank you!
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Athletic Alumni Association Crab Feed
The ARC Athletic Alumni Association will host their annual Crab Feed on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the ARC Student Center. Come out and enjoy great food, great drinks, a silent auction, and incredible music by the Garrett Perkins Project.
Tickets can be purchased online - get yours today!
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Updated Student LRCCD Chromebook Request Process
Eligibility
Only eligible students will be able to submit a request for an LRCCD issued Chromebook. Eligibility validation on Service Central updates in real time, but review and approval of eligibility criteria is only updated weekly. Students can resubmit once a week if they do not initially meet requirements.
To be eligible students must:
- Currently be enrolled in 6 units or more
- Have completed a FAFSA
- Be promise Grant eligible
- Not have already received a granted device (since SP20 term)
Request Process for Eligible Students
Eligible students can now make their LRCCD Chromebook requests through Service Central.
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Students should log in to Service Central using their WID
- Click on Submit a Request
- Click on the Equipment topic at the top of the page
- Select Student Digital Services Request (students will be able to check Chromebook as their services option)
After a student has successfully submitted their request, they will receive an email with details about where to pick up the devices.
Support for Non-Eligible Students
If a student is not eligible for a LRCCD Chromebook, they can request to borrow a Chromebook from ARC Library for the semester by filling out the ARC Library - Chromebook Loan Request form.
To be eligible to check out a Library Chromebook students must:
- Be currently enrolled at ARC
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Be in good standing with the Los Rios Library system (No blocks for outstanding and overdue materials, or unpaid replacement fees)
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Not have already received a granted device since SP20 term (Exceptional circumstances will be reviewed individually)
If a student is eligible to borrow a Chromebook, they will be notified by email within 2 business days of submitting their form if the Chromebook is available for check out.
If a student is NOT eligible to borrow a Chromebook, an email will be sent with an explanation and opportunity to request reconsideration.
Chromebooks borrowed from the library are due back at the end of the semester.
Please contact Jane Hoff if you have any questions about device distribution.
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Your Future Starts Here
Los Rios has had a series of short videos produced promoting our colleges, our career education programs, and, most importantly, our students! Check out the video below on American River College’s Gerontology program featuring student Tamara Kilgore.
View more program videos.
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ARC Grants Clinic
Curious, confused or keen to learn more about grants? Sue Byrne, Director of GrantsManagement, will be running a monthly grants clinic on campus the third Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the President's Conference Room.
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”?
Email Sue Byrne to make an appointment or simply pop in to the President’s Conference Room during the clinic to discuss all things grant-related!
Clinic Dates:
- Tuesday March 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Tuesday April 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Tuesday May 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 20, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Black History Month
Upcoming events celebrating Black History Month include:
Black Love Cinema & Relationship Seminar
February 13-16 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. in the UNITE Center
Celebrate Black Love with BSSC! Join the discussion about love in today’s generation while watching some of our favorite movies.
Manifesting your Best Black Life
February 21 from 12 - 1 p.m. in the UNITE Center
Join the BSSC as we manifest our dream lives! Learn about the power of manifesting. Light refreshments will be provided.
Black Wall Street with De’Von Truvel
February 28 12 - 1 p.m. in the UNITE Center
Join us for a fun hour of games in the Black Student Success Center with special guest De’Von Truvel. De'Von Truvel created Black Wall Street the Board Game in 2017 as a tool to increase financial literacy and awareness of Tulsa's Black Wall Street. He is an engaged Educator, Published Author, and proud Nerd ready to make learning about wealth building fun!
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The New Parrot is Here
The Parrot wishes you a fabulous February! Jumpstart your month with issue #168 of The Parrot, your friendly, neighborhood ESL newsletter. Please peruse the creative work of ARC’s ESL students.
In this issue:
- Introducing Dr. Nicole Porter, Dean of Humanities
- Yalda Night–A Persian Celebration
- Toxic Love (Spoiler: it involves French fries!)
- Ode to a Skateboard
- Deadly Bite!
- See the Statue of Liberty Re-dressed
- Susan Pezone Memorial ESL Scholarship Recipients
- Phi Theta Kappa’s Dunya Attallah
- Parrot Voices: Why I Left My Country
- All Arts Bond, a New Student Club at ARC
- DIY: Do It Yourself (a new feature column)
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The Mousetrap
Find out why, for almost 70 years, Agatha Christie's play The Mousetrap has kept literally millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats! This popular murder mystery opens at American River College Theatre February 17 for a two week run, closing Sunday, February 26. All performances of The Mousetrap will be at American River College's Mainstage Theatre, 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento. Masks and vaccinations are recommended but not required. Parking is free (in non-staff spaces) next to the theatre at the corner of College Oak and Myrtle. For tickets and more information, go to ARCTheatre.org
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University Rep Appointments Available In Person and Virtually!
Are you on the transfer path? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to speak with representatives from many of the UC and CSU campuses as well as ASU, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and more! Visit the Transfer Center webpage and click “See a University Representative” to make an appointment to speak with a representative from the university you are interested in attending.
Note: Students planning to meet with a UC rep must have a UC TAP account created.
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Career Center February Events
Check out the exciting series of career events this month!
Exploring Majors and Careers
Tuesday, February 14, 4 - 5 p.m., Register in Advance
Learn a 4-Step Process for How to Discover a Major and Career that are in alignment with who you are.
Demystifying the Path from Community College to Medical School
Thursday, February 16, 1;30 - 2:30 p.m., CRC Main Campus WIN 150 or Register in Advance for Online
Interested in the medical field but do not know where to start? Then come demystify the path with AvenueM and see how they can help you on your path!
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Grad Petition Deadline is March 3
Only three weeks left! For students who are planning on completing their associate degree or certificate requirements this semester, Friday, March 3 is the deadline to petition to graduate.
More Information about signing up for graduation and the graduation student speaker interest form will be shared after the graduation petition closes. Stay tuned for more in a March student newsletter.
To petition to graduate visit the How to Petition for a Degree and Certificate websites.
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