September 6, 2022

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All African Diaspora Education Summit

The Los Rios Community College District is sending 30 administrators, faculty and staff to the All African Diaspora Educators Summit in Ghana September 15-26. The goal of the summit is to look at how to bring African-centered education to our classrooms in an effort to implement a narrative that will improve the success of our black students.

The conference will take place at the University of Cape Coast and is expected to bring 350 educators from across the United States, 80% from the community college system, to learn more about African-centered pedagogy.

Cosumnes River College President Ed Bush is the chair of the summit and hopes that this summit will bring long-term collaboration to our students.

Those participating in the summit will be taking supplies to donate to the local high school in Cape Coast. The goal is 1,000 pounds of “lightweight” school supplies.  

Some recommended items:

Pens ▪ Pencils ▪ Rulers ▪ Erasers ▪ Highlighters ▪ Post-it notes ▪ Small scissors ▪ 3x5 cards ▪ Markers ▪ Scotch-like tape ▪ Small staplers and staples ▪ Paper clips 

No donation is too small.

Please take your donation to the Student Services Resource Center inside the Welcome and Support Center building by Friday, September 9.

The First Fall 2022 Parrot is Here

Welcome to Fall 2022, and happy September! Read all about it in the Parrot Issue 164, your friendly, neighborhood ESL newsletter. Please peruse the creative work from ESL students. In this issue:

• President Melanie Dixon–an exclusive interview with the Parrot
• Self-Driving Cars
• Life in a Refugee Camp
• There’s a Snake in My Room!
• What’s Your Hobby? Cooking Up a Storm
• Elephants: Strong and Smart
• A Math Joke! Check out Silly Vasilly’s Chuckle Chamber
• Stretchy Ice Cream--Yes, that says STRETCHY ice cream! 
• and much, much more . . .

Infusing Assessment Practice into Your Work

The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering a new series designed for Student Services professionals who have roles in evaluating, assessing, and/or implementing programs or services. This includes but is not limited to directors, coordinators, managers, and staff. Employees who implement instructional programs and services will also benefit from this series. Facilitator is Dr. Jill Dunlap, Senior Director Research & Practice, NASPA, a national association for Student Affairs administrators in higher education.

Session 1: Friday, September 23, 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Register for Session 1 

Session 2: Tuesday, November 1, 9:00 to 11:00 am

Register for Session 2

WEAVE Confidential Advocate

My name is Andrea Becerra-Lara and I am the Los Rios WEAVE Confidential Advocate. My role is to support students and staff at all four Los Rios campuses who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault/harassment, or sex trafficking. This semester at ARC I will be available for in-person meetings (by appointment only) on Wednesdays between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Welcome and Support Center. Please feel free to email me at WEAVE@losrios.edu or call (916) 568-3011 to schedule a meeting. 

In addition to my support services, I am also available for presentations! My goal during presentations is to engage students in trauma-informed conversations about topics such as domestic violence, sexual assault & consent, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, and bystander intervention. During these educational presentations, students will also learn about my role and services as the WEAVE Advocate and what resources I can connect them to. 

In anticipation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October, this year WEAVE is promoting bystander intervention and community prevention efforts. I would love the opportunity to join your classes in October to provide students with education on what Domestic Violence is, the impact it has on our community, and how to provide support for survivors we may know.  

If you'd be interested in a presentation, please feel free to email me with your request (topics, class time/duration, etc.) at WEAVE@losrios.edu. 

Stay tuned for more information on events and workshops for DVAM! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Career and Pathways Workshops

All students are invited to take advantage of a series of September skill-building workshops that can help any job and career search. Some great upcoming workshops include:

• Tuesday, September 6 - Covered California Career Workshop
• Thursday, September 8 - Sacramento Works Info Session
• Tuesday, September 13 - Resume 101
• Thursday, September 15 - Introduction to Cover Letters
• Wednesday, September 21 - Demystifying State Jobs
• Wednesday, September 21 - CA Department of Social Services Career Workshop
• Tuesday, September 27 - Handshake 101

See all of our Career Events.

Free Jazz Clinic

ARC is excited to offer a free jazz clinic with noted flugelhorn player Dmitri Matheny on Thursday, September 8, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Music room 547. Space is limited. Attendees will be required to show proof of COVID vaccination or a recent negative test result. For more information visit the event website; interested attendees can reserve their spot at this website. Photo by Steve Korn.

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