What's New @ SMCC?

Goodrich Supports SMCC Engineering Students

2010-04-14T10:30:00.001-07:00

On a beautiful April morning, the Goodrich Foundation made SMCC's Engineering Department a little MORE beautiful---with a gift of $25,000 to the Maricopa Foundation, specifically earmarked for development of a new engineering class here at South Mountain.

The check presentation was attended by Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and was a highlight of this spring's annual "Be An Engineer" Day, coordinated by Dr. Tim Frank. Also featured were the ever-popular student catapult and robotics competitions, and many, many free pizzas!

Pictured are: Jerry Holden, Legal Counsel, Goodrich Interiors; Kelly Chopus, Director, Community Relations, Goodrich Foundation; Mark Robertson, Vice President, Goodrich Interiors Engineering & Quality; Steve Schenk, Executive Vice President/CEO, Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation; and Helen Smith, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, SMCC.

from: http://blog.southmountaincc.edu/Messenger/Lists/Categories/Category.aspx?Name=What%27s%20New

Engineering Day - Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 11am-130pm

2010-04-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, at 11:00-1:30pm, is our "Engineering Your Future" event in SU100ABC. Please stop by and see our engineering students compete, and encourage other students to attend. There will be free pizza and drinks. Also at 11:30am, representatives from the Goodrich Corporation will be presenting SMCC with a check for $25,000 for our new engineering design project course. Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon is planning to attend.

Engineering Your Future!

For everyone interested in Engineering
SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7050 S. 24th Street
SU 100A

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
11:00-1:30pm

Students get to meet:
Professional Engineers from Industry
Engineering Professors and Students
Representatives from Advisement, Career Services, and Financial Aid
See Design Projects created by SMCC Students
Catapult Contest starts at 11:00am
Goodrich Grant Presentation starts at 11:30am
Panel Discussions start at 12:20pm
Robot Maze Contest starts at 1:00pm
Free Pizza and Drinks for Attendees

Ready to Graduate? Apply Now!

2010-03-11T08:05:00.000-08:00

Are You Ready to Graduate?

Are you completing your certificate or degree requirements at the end of the spring semester?

If yes— then you are ready to apply for Graduation! Commencement is the official ceremony which is held in May for students that have fulfilled all certificate or degree requirements.

Step 1: Order Official Transcripts
• Order official transcripts if completed coursework at another university or community college, this is in addition to your South Mountain coursework.
Step 2: Apply for Graduation
• See an Academic Advisor to obtain an application and check sheet.
Step 3: Complete the Graduation Survey
Complete the graduation survey in Advisement. Please contact your advisor for details.
Step 4: Pay Fees
• There is a $25.00 application fee if you would like to take part in the Ceremony. This fee includes the student’s cap, gown, tassel, diploma, diploma cover and invitations.
Step 5: Submit your Application
• After meeting with an Advisor, submit the Graduation Application to the Registration & Records Office by the application deadline:
February 26, 2010.

For General Graduation Information
Academic Advisement—602-243-8330,
Registration & Records—602-243-8251
located in SES building

http://enroll.southmountaincc.edu/OtherResources/Graduation

2010-02-12T14:54:00.000-08:00

The South Mountain Community College Library will be closed
on Monday, February 15th in observance of President’s Day,
but you can still get live research help with Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat.

Librarians are available around the clock to help with:
• Creating effective research strategies
• Selecting databases to search
• Finding articles, books and videos
• A whole lot more!

Ask a Librarian is a service of the MCCCD Libraries.

The Performing Arts are HOT at SMCC!!!

2010-01-15T16:00:00.000-08:00

We offer classes in:

Voice Lessons (Class or Private)
Piano Lessons (Class or Private)
Guitar Lessons (Class or Private)
Community Choir
Community Band
Day & Evening Jazz Band
Rock History
Theatre
Dance
Storytelling

We’ve got it all!
Pick your passion, and we’ll help you fine-tune your talents.

Get more information about any of these programs at
http://finearts.southmountaincc.edu
or call Dr. Jerome Garrison at the SMCC Performing Arts Office, 602.243.8382.

Register online at http://my.maricopa.edu

A Free Workshop for Writers

2009-11-30T08:56:00.001-08:00

SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS TANIA KATAN
A Free Workshop for Writers
Saturday, December 5, 10 AM to noon

Award-winning writer Tania Katan, two-time breast cancer survivor and author of My One-Night Stand With Cancer, will read from her own work and then lead a writer’s workshop. Participants will be encouraged to access their own life experiences, observations and imaginations in order to write an inspired and inspiring personal essay. Ms. Katan will spend one-on-one time with each participant, and the workshop will include peer feedback, writing exercises, and literary encouragement. Please bring a pencil and paper to this event

SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Student Union
7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix
(Just north of Baseline Road)
ADMISSION IS FREE!
RSVP to SMCC English Department
602.305.5771
sue.aroz@smcmail.maricopa.edu

Engineering Day at SMCC 11/17/08 @ 11am

2009-11-05T16:25:00.000-08:00

Please encourage all students who are thinking about majoring in engineering to attend.

Engineering Your Future!

An event for all students interested in
learning about careers in Engineering.

SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7050 S. 24th Street
SU 100A

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
11:00-1:30pm

Students get to meet:
Professional Engineers from Industry
Engineering Professors and Students
Representatives from Advisement and Career Services
See Design Projects created by SMCC Students
Catapult Contest starts at 11:00pm
Robot Maze Contest starts at 1:00pm
Panel Discussions start at 12:00pm
Free Pizza and Drinks for Attendees

Windows 7 offer for students ($29.95)

2009-09-24T07:30:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 offer for students ($29.95)

http://bit.ly/StWin7

-You qualify if you have a valid .EDU e-mail OR an e-mail address through one of the educational institutions listed here.
-You are enrolled in coursework, current proof or enrollment may be required in the United States.
-Your PC is able to run Windows 7 - use online tool to check. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!

Get Office 07 Ultimate from Ultimate Steal.com for $59.95

2009-05-27T14:04:00.000-07:00

Now that Maricopa Community College students have Gmail addresses that end in .edu, they can get Office 07 Ultimate from Ultimate Steal.com for $59.95.

1. Go to the website: www.ultimatesteal.com. Enter an email address ending in .edu.

2. You will receive an email with a link, which launches into the Ultimate Steal.com area to purchase Office 07.

3. Fill out your shipping and billing info.

4. There is also a choice to purchase a back up CD for $13.00, since you will be downloading the software. Getting the backup CD is a good idea.

5. After completing the steps to purchase, there will be an email with a link to download the software in your mailbox. The email comes almost instantly.

6. Download the software and have fun.

7. Keep a copy of the email with the link in a place you can find it, in case your computer crashes.

8. You cannot forward the email. Your purchase will be void.

2009-04-06T16:59:00.000-07:00

It’s that time of year again, Priority Registration, or early registration for our students! The Fall ’09 classes are now available, and if you register by April 30th you will be eligible to win one of two $250 scholarships and other prizes. When you register submit your postcard or a copy of the image below at the Welcome Center. REMEMBER, you can register via My.Maricopa.edu

Eat and Great with HLC Team

2009-03-30T10:19:00.000-07:00

South Mountain Community College is accredited with the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

• Accreditation means that the classes you take at SMCC will be recognized by other
colleges and universities---and your future employers.
• It means your credits will continue to transfer… and it enables SMCC students to receive financial aid.
• It means you can be guaranteed to receive a quality education at South Mountain
Community College.

A college’s HLC accreditation must be renewed every ten years…
and SMCC’s renewal is taking place this spring.
• On APRIL 6 – 8, a team of evaluators from across the nation will visit SMCC and “grade” our college.
• The team will review and evaluate our commitments to…
◊ student learning and effective teaching
◊ planning for the future
◊ engagement and service to our community, and
◊ our mission and integrity.

We want to hear from YOU!
HLC ACCREDITATION “EAT AND GREET”
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 12:30 PM
SMCC STUDENT UNION
Come and meet the HLC Evaluation Team, enjoy a pizza lunch,
and tell them what you think about our college!

Questions? Call us at 602.243.8301 or
visit http://about.southmountaincc.edu/about/accreditation

SMCC Alert - Get Test Messsages

2009-01-12T12:42:00.000-08:00

SIGN UP NOW FOR SMCC ALERT

SMCC ALERT is
South Mountain Community College’s
text-messaging emergency notification system.

SMCC ALERT…works through your cell phone.
If there is an emergency on campus, a text message sent by the college to your cell phone will alert you to the situation, and tell you what to do.

SMCC ALERT…is ONLY used for emergency messages.
You will not receive any other kinds of messages from the college, and you will not receive text messages from any other sources.

SMCC ALERT…is a free service.
You may sign up or remove yourself from the call list at any time.
TO SIGN UP….visit www.southmountaincc.edu and click on the SMCC ALERT logo.

Questions?
Call us at 602.243.8059

Read The Books They Tried To Ban!

2008-12-06T13:27:00.000-08:00

Read some of the world’s most controversial literature at SMCC this spring---and get credit for it!

Banned Books and Censorship (ENH295) will be taught in a hybrid format---part classroom (one day a week) and part online. Dr. Alisa Cooper will teach the three-credit course---click here and let her tell you about it: http://enh295.ning.com.

Banned Books and Censorship will be taught on the SMCC Main Campus, 7050 S. 24th Street in Phoenix, on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., beginning January 20. Course fee is $213 plus a $15 registration fee.

Register online at http://my.maricopa.edu

Three Weeks Left for Fall 2008

2008-12-01T10:09:00.000-08:00

There are two more weeks of regular classes - keep up the good work! The final exam schedule can be found at: Final Exam Schedule Fall 2008.

Get Registered EARLY!

2008-11-19T10:11:00.001-08:00

Don't miss out on getting the classes you need - register early!

Spring ’09 classes are now available, and if you register by November 26th you will be eligible to win a $250 scholarship and other prizes. In addition, you will be able to make appointments with advisement which are not available during peak registration periods. When you register submit your postcard at the Welcome Center. REMEMBER, you can register via My.Maricopa.com

Time for Early Registration!

2008-10-07T11:04:00.000-07:00

It is time for Early Registration for Spring 2009. Students who register EARLY will have their names enter into a drawing for fun prizes and a chance to win a $250 Tuition Scholarship. Deadline for the drawing is November 21st, 2008.

Early Registration for Spring 2009 begins October 1, 2008

Enroll early for a chance to win a scholarship and prizes!

1. Register by using: My.Maricopa.edu
2. Register in Person at:
· SMCC Main Campus
· SMCC Guadalupe Center
· SMCC Ahwatukee Foothills Center

Don’t delay – Register Today!
Classes begin January 17, 2009

College Catalog Now ONLINE!

2008-09-22T16:19:00.000-07:00

The 2008/2009 SMCC Catalog is now available online.

To download a PDF version, please go to this page:

http://enroll.southmountaincc.edu/otherresources/collegecatalog/

Printed copies will be available later this month.

And watch for our new and improved online catalog....coming this fall.

Need Help Finding Information???

2008-08-20T14:26:00.000-07:00

Ask a librarian!

The Maricopa “Ask A Librarian” service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Check out this AWESOME resource and their groovy commercial!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKnFvu-NLWI

New Location for SMCC Ahwatukee Foothills Center

2008-08-19T15:05:00.000-07:00

The SMCC Ahwatukee Foothills Center has moved!

After several years operating out of the Horizon Community Learning Center, we have relocated to the former home of Ottawa University, at 10429 S. 51st Street---just off the I-10/Elliot Road interchange.

We've got 10 remodeled classrooms and a computer lab, as well as our administrative offices. Daytime, evening and Saturday classes will be available---both credit and non-credit.

Stop by and check it out---new classes begin throughout the fall.

Call the SMCC Ahwatukee Foothills Center at 602.243.8393, or visit our website at http://ahwatukee.southmountaincc.edu.

SMCC Parking Update, Fall 2008

2008-08-19T15:00:00.000-07:00

Taking classes at the SMCC Main Campus this fall?

If you usually park in the north parking lot---the gravel lot behind the Performing Arts Center and science buildings---we're asking you to find a new spot.

The college is expanding its Physical Plant, and access to these parking lots will be restricted while construction is underway.

Ample, free parking is available on the east and south sides of the campus. Thanks for your consideration!

My SMCC for Fall 2008

2008-08-18T18:17:00.001-07:00

Hello SMCCers!

Just wanted to blog a bit about an initiative that we have at SMCC that was started on year ago. It is called "My SMCC." I know you are asking yourself: What is it? How does it work?

My SMCC is a card (or other device) used by faculty to collect up-to-date contact information for students.

It works because faculty then have the ability to contact students who stop showing up to class, miss turning in a paper, etc.

The impact so far as been great! More students are successfully completing their courses.

So students - get your instructors your contact information!

Faculty please collect this information and use it to help your students!

Together we all achieve more!!!

Signed Up For Summer? Now Register for Fall!

2008-04-28T13:37:00.000-07:00

The SMCC Fall 2008 class schedule is now online, in PDF form....and class registration is underway!

Download your copy of the complete fall schedule here:

http://www.southmountaincc.edu/NR/rdonlyres/C00ACDBA-94B4-4424-B512-6FCE633F7C28/2563/F08WEBcompressed.pdf

Enroll Now For Summer...and Win a $250 Scholarship!

2008-04-07T11:26:00.001-07:00

April is Priority Registration Month at South Mountain....and every student enrolling in Summer classes between now and April 30 will be entered into a drawing for a $250 scholarship. So sign up NOW for those summer classes...and you could be a winner! Register online at http://my.maricopa.edu.

Think Summer....Register Online!

2008-03-28T09:35:00.001-07:00

Summer's almost here---and you can register for summer classes right now, online. Go to southmountaincc.edu to download a summer schedule....classes start June 9. We've got more than 200 classes at 15 locations....check it out!

Welcome to SMCC's Blog

2008-03-27T15:21:00.001-07:00

Check out this blog to find out what's new at SMCC... when to register for classes, how to find your eLearning class information and more!