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Skyline Shines - Volume 7, No. 12

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November 3, 2017 | Volume 7, No. 12

Art Exhibit Profiles 1,000 Years of Latin American Art

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The Skyline College Art Gallery is proud to present an unprecedented exhibition highlighting 1,000 years of Latin American art. “Breaching Walls: Real and Imaginary” (showing Nov 6 – Dec 1) brings together artwork from major private and public collections of “Arte Hispano-Americano.” The artists whose work is exhibited in “Breaching Walls” are primarily 20th century Mexican and Mexican-American painters, printmakers, …


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Composting Starting at Skyline College!

When you put something in the garbage it doesn’t just go away. The waste we generate as a campus has adverse impacts not only to the environment but to the people in the community as well. That’s why we are instituting a food waste diversion program as Skyline College’s part to keep the planet and people healthier. Waste services at …

It's time to start thinking about Accreditation again! Please find an updated timeline of the Accreditation Process on the Accreditation website. We will be providing updates throughout the year as the calendar becomes more robust and we engage the entire college campus in the process. Also, we are searching for a logo for our Accreditation Process and visit. Any suggestions? What …


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Getting New ESL Students Enrolled For Spring 2017

The English Language Institute hosted its twice-annual ESL Registration Day on October 28, 2017 from 9:00am-3:00pm. We had over 30 new ESL students who attended the event and completed the key steps to enrollment! Many of them are friends and family of current Skyline College students. The new ESL students enjoyed meeting ESOL Counselor Virginia Rosales in the “Ask Me …


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Hospitality and Tourism Bridge Experience Hosted at South San Francisco Adult School

As part of the Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Initiative, Andrea Vizenor, Director for The Center of Career and Workforce Programs, has continued her work to bridge neighboring adult schools as well as high schools to the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Program at Skyline College. Together with Serena Chu-Mraz, Professor for English of Other Languages (ESOL), students are able …


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Skyline College Welcomes New Program Services Coordinator

The Skyline College Financial Aid Department is proud to welcome Madison Steele as the new Program Services Coordinator. In this position, she will help promote Financial Aid and Scholarships through in reach and outreach efforts, work one-on-one with high need students and collaborate with additional campus programs, learning communities and services. Steele is a first generation college graduate and third …


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Announcing the Launch of NOVA Job Center – Signups Open Now!

We are excited to announce that the NOVA Job Center will be launching services on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the SparkPoint and Career Services Center (building 1, floor 2). This new program will be offered as a part of SparkPoint and Career Services, complementing our current service offering by providing additional one-on-one career counseling, workshops, resume assistance, interview preparation, …


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Welcome New NOVA Career Counselor Richard Saroyan

SparkPoint and Career Services at Skyline College would like to extend an official campus-wide introduction to a new member of the team, Richard Saroyan. He is excited to join the SparkPoint team and looks forward to making a difference in the lives of those in our community. Saroyan returns to campus after last attending Skyline College as an undergraduate. Prior …


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New International Trade Development Programs to Begin at Skyline College

The Center for International Trade Development at Skyline College has two really good programs to offer in January that will open up a pathway to new and exciting careers in the growing industry of Global Trade and Logistics. Our two courses are: Global Trade and Logistics I; and Customs Brokerage and Procedures I. Businesses have told us that there are good …


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ECE/EDU Careers with Children Fair

On Monday, Oct. 30 the Early Childhood Education program had their first “Careers with Children” Job Fair in building 6. There were over 15 employers from a variety of agencies including Head Start, Bright Horizons, YMCA of Stonestown, South San Francisco Recreation Center, and more looking to hire students interested in working with children. Students that are not quite ready …


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CTTL Call for Spring 2018 Workshop & Activity Proposals

Skyline College is fortunate to have the diverse expertise and talents of staff, faculty, and administrators, who have shared their knowledge and time by leading a variety of professional development workshops and activities over the years. As we turn the corner past the half-way point of the fall 2017 semester, the CTTL looks forward to your participation as both facilitators …


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What High Impact Practices Are You Using?

As part of the Comprehensive College Redesign, a group of faculty and staff are exploring ways to incorporate High Impact Practices (HIPs) into the curriculum on an institutional level. The first task of the inquiry team is to create an inventory of what HIPs are currently most utilized on Skyline College Campus. Members of the team will be coming to …


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Transfer/Alma Mater Day another Success!

Skyline College’s annual Transfer Day was held on Thursday, Oct. 19. The Transfer Center welcomed over 32 universities to our annual fall event. The representation of universities was excellent as many UC and CSU campuses, along with multiple private and out-of-state universities attended the event. Additionally, our Transfer Day also welcomed coordinators for California Community Colleges’ Transfer Guarantee to HBCUs. …


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College Governance: SPARC Meeting Updates

The Skyline College Strategic Planning and Allocation of Resources Committee (SPARC) met on Thursday, October 26, 2017. District 2017/18 Budget Update Executive Vice Chancellor Kathy Blackwood, provided an overview of the District Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2017/18. The committee was able to ask questions and discuss the budget outlook and external impacts. Budget details are included here. She noted …


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