SFCC President Receives Contract Extension
The Santa Fe Community College Governing Board has extended President Sheila Ortego’s contract through 2013. Dr. Ortego is the sixth president of SFCC and has served in the role since 2006. "Dr. Ortego has shown tremendous devotion and dedication to Santa Fe Community College," said Board Chair Bruce Besser. "Under her leadership, the college has made great progress in several key areas... Read news release.

SFCC to brief Rancho Viejo residents
SFCC will host a meeting for residents of Rancho Viejo at 6 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 11 in the SFCC Board Room to brief residents on current and planned building projects and share neighborhood concerns.

President Sheila Ortego and other campus administrators will give a presentation and then take questions about the campus, traffic, planning and other issues.

SFCC Day at the Legislature
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, SFCC will be a prominent presence at the Roundhouse as students assist legislators and staff in the business of government, and college exhibits highlight the many ways SFCC serves our community. Call (505) 428-1604 for more information.

Free Tax Help at SFCC
Get free tax help January 29 through April 15 in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. See how new tax credits can benefit you. Services are provided by Tax-Aide Santa Fe. Learn more.

SFCC Will Miss Lou Schreiber
Read story in the New Mexican: SFCC mourns loss of sustainability pioneer Lou Schreiber.

"Spirit of the Southwest"
The SFCC Visual Arts Gallery presents an exhibition of fine woodturning by members of the American Association of Woodturners. The juried exhibition features beautifully crafted and conceived sculptural pieces inspired by the cultures and landscapes of the American Southwest. See images. The exhibit opens on Thurs., Feb. 4, 5 to 7 p.m., and runs through March 9. Learn more.

NM HED Approves Higher Learning Center Proposal
With the approval from the New Mexico Higher Education Department, SFCC can continue to present its idea of creating a facility for the purpose of fostering connections between the state's four-year schools and the community college... Read release.

SFCC Noncredit Class Schedule
Registration is now open for Continuing Education and Workforce Development courses. Choose from hundreds personal enrichment, professional development and online classes. See page 42 of the schedule for registration options...See schedule.

2/2/10 - 2/10/10 "Get That Job!" Seminars. 10-11 a.m., various campus locations. Visit the Career Services website to learn more.

2/4/10 - 3/10/10 "Spirit of the Southwest" show at the college's Visual Arts Gallery. Call the School of Arts and Design at (505) 428-1731 for more information.

2/11/10 - Lecture: Visual Culture of Hungarian Gypsies. Professor Andrea Karpati, Professor of Art and Education at the UNESCO Centre for Multimedia, ELTE University, Budapest speaks. 2:30 to 3:30 in room 216.