Weekly Events and Announcements

February 27-March 4, 2012

Chapel This Week

Monday, February 27 - Couples Panel 2.0
Wednesday, February 29 - iChapel
Friday, March 2 - Megan Fate

Student Life

Chapel Make-Ups Due Sunday - The Full Chapel plans allows for 4 make ups per quarter and 4 skips. If you are over in your skips you are encouraged to do use the "Chapel MakeUp" located on our web site MySDCC > Chapel > Chapel Makeup Form. All chapel make ups for this quarter are due no later than midnight Sunday night! If you are unsure of your attendance, please check the chapel board in the main hall. Be responsible and keep those chapel fines off your school bill.

Spring Break Missions Teams - Please be in prayer for our Missions Teams over Spring Break! The Joplin, MO team will be gone March 4-9, and the Rancho Sordo Muno, Mexico team will be gone March 4-7.

WASC Corner

Focus This Week: The WASC Visit
What will happen during the February 28-March 2 on-site special visit?

• The WASC team members will arrive on campus and will first visit with members of the senior administration team. They will also get a quick tour of the campus so that they will know where to find people when they are ready to do interviews
• They will have various meetings with students, staff and faculty members. You may be stopped and asked questions from the consultant/evaluators or you may be asked to be a part of a scheduled group - Be Helpful, Be Honest, Be Proud, and Don't Be Afraid!
• On their final day they will tie up any loose ends in an "exit interview" with the administration. The campus community will be informed as soon as the recommendation and the preliminary report of a visit are given.

Enrollment Services

Cal Grant Application Deadline - Remember the Cal Grant application deadline is March 2nd! Please check your Financial Aid Renewal email for more information regarding applying for this grant. The email was sent to your SDCC email account.

FAFSA - File your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to reduce your risk of verification! for a tutorial, please visit www.sdcc.edu/financialaid.

Academic Events

Dr. Paul Ague Writing Contest - There is only one week until the deadline for the 2012 Dr. Paul Ague Writing Contest! Thank-you to those who have already submitted entries. If you have not yet submitted and would like to, be sure to do so before you take off for Spring Break! Entries need to be emailed by Friday, March 2.

Attention Seniors - Did you know you can complete the Teaching Credential Program in just 1 year after graduating? Start your credential program ONLINE this summer and finish by June 30, 2013! Multiple and Single Subject credential programs starting June 11! Email tcp@sdcc.edu for more information, or stop by Admin.office #311

Athletics

Contests This Week
Baseball
Friday, March 2 11:00am vs. Point Loma Nazarene University (DH)
Saturday, March 3 10:00am @ Point Loma Nazarene University (DH)

Weekly Events and Announcements

February 20-26, 2012

Chapel This Week

Monday, February 20 - President's Day, No Chapel, No Classes
Wednesday, February 22 - Adam Wright, The Flood
Friday, February 17 - Adriel Sanchez, SDCC Alum

Note: Chapel attendance records are posted on the chapel board in the main hallway.

Student Life

Prayer in the Nest: Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:30pm in the Nest. We will be praying for the future site of SDCC as our leadership meets with Santee City Council. Our group will receive live updates from the meeting allowing us to pray as opportunities unfold. Faculty and staff are encouraged to join us!

WASC Corner

Focus This Week: The WASC Visit
What will happen during the February 28-March 2 on-site special visit?

1. The WASC team members will arrive on campus and will first visit with members of the senior administration team. They will also get a quick tour of the campus so that they will know where to find people when they are ready to do interviews
2. They will have various meetings with students, staff and faculty members. You may be stopped and asked questions from the consultant/evaluators or you may be asked to be a part of a scheduled group - Be Helpful, Be Honest, Be Proud, and Don't Be Afraid!
3. On their final day they will tie up any loose ends in an "exit interview" with the administration. The campus community will be informed as soon as the recommendation and the preliminary report of a visit are given.

Enrollment Services

Cal Grant Application Deadline: Remember the Cal Grant application deadline is March 2nd! Please check your Financial Aid Renewal email for more information regarding applying for this grant. The email was sent to your SDCC email account

FAFSA: File your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to reduce your risk of verification! for a tutorial, please visit www.sdcc.edu/financialaid.

Music Events

Junior Recital feat. Mike Alvarez: Thursday, February 23rd at 7:30pm in the Lower Campus Chapel. All musical compositions arranged by Mike Alvarez. Free admission; all are welcome!

Academic Events

Business Department BBQ: The Business Department is hosting a barbecue after the baseball game on Saturday, February 25th! We will be adjacent to the baseball field and plan to start at 3:00pm. All business majors and business alumni are welcome! The Baseball Team have been made honorary business majors for the day.

Library Hours: Monday, February 20th - 9:00am-5:30pm

Attention Seniors: Did you know you can complete the Teaching Credential Program in just 1 year after graduating? Start your credential program ONLINE this summer and finish by June 30, 2013! Multiple and Single Subject credential programs starting June 11! Email tcp@sdcc.edu for more information, or stop by Admin.office #311

Athletics

Contests This Week
Men's Basketball
Tuesday, February 21 7:30pm @ Biola University
Saturday, February 25 7:30pm vs. Concordia University

Women's Basketball
Tuesday, February 21 5:30pm @ Biola University
Saturday, February 25 5:30pm vs. Concordia University

Baseball
Thursday, February 23 11:00am @ Concordia University (DH)
Saturday, February 25 10:00am vs. Concordia University (DH)

 

Weekly Events and Announcements

February 13-19, 2012

Chapel This Week - Relationship Week

Monday, February 13 - Marc Kitsko, Adjunct Faculty, SDCC
Wednesday, February 15 - Couples Panel, feat. Mitch & April Fisk, Duane & Betty Kepner, David & Robyann Oakes, and Colby Trim & Whitney Canty
Friday, February 17 - Split Chapel: Ladies in the LCC, Men in 13/14

WASC Corner

Focus This Week: SDCC's Strategic Plan and Strategic Initiatives

"Great Expectations" is the name of SDCC's Strategic Plan. It is built around 3 central themes:
1. Building a strong community that will attract and support outstanding individuals
2. Cultivating a learning environment that supports excellence
3. Securing a sustainable future that will insure continued success

Academic Events

Focus Leadership Institute Informational Session - If you have a heart for the Kingdom of God and desire to serve Him, come and meet Ivette Diaz and learn more about the Focus Leadership Institute on Thursday, February 16th from 2-4pm in Room A. Ivette Diaz is the recruiter & new programs coordinator at Focus Leadership Institute and graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a B.A. in Communication Studies in 2002. Prior to joining the team at Focus Leadership, she served vulnerable populations in the nonprofit sector as well as in public policy. She has worked in public relations and program development for the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles and served as a political appointee of President George W. Bush at the White House in the bi-partisan Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. In her role at the White House, Ivette had the privilege of hiring and managing the interns in her office. She soon discovered a passion for mentoring college students as they purposed to change the world through their unique passions and talents. She is an alumnus of the Focus Leadership Institute and is excited to continue coming alongside students as they refine their callings and thrive in their leadership capacities. For more information about the Focus Leadership Institute, visit their website or contact Professor Nalani Hilderman.

Calling All Spring 2012 Graduates! - Start your SDCC Teacher Credential Program June 11th to finish by June 30, 2013 as a credentialed teacher! Stop by Admin office #311 and speak to Christy Jordan for details, or email tcp@sdcc.edu.

Athletics

Contests This Week
Men's Basketball
Tuesday, February 14 7:30pm vs. Hope International University
Saturday, February 18 7:30pm vs. Azusa Pacific University

Women's Basketball
Tuesday, February 7 5:30pm vs. Hope International University
Saturday, February 18 5:30pm vs. Azusa Pacific University

Baseball
Friday, February 17 12:00pm @ La Sierra University (DH)

Weekly Events and Announcements

February 6-12, 2012

Chapel This Week

Monday, February 6 - Business Department
Wednesday, February 8 - Gary Musser, Senior Pastor, Jamul Community Church
Friday, February 10 - Department Chapels

Music Department

Junior Piano Recital featuring Emilie McDonald - Join the Music Department on Saturday, February 11th at 7:30pm in the LCC for a free Junior Recital, featuring Emilie McDonald on piano. All are welcome!

WASC Corner

Focus This Week: SDCC's Mission & WASC Standards of Accreditation

SDCC's Mission: To engage Christians in an academic community that offers a liberal arts education, promotes an environment of scholarship, and fosters the examination of truth, preparing them to influence the world through godly character within a framework of the authority and inerrancy of Scripture. Summarized: To foster an educational environment that prepares students to impact the world for Christ.

WASC Standards of Accreditation

1. Defining institutional purposes and ensuring educational objectives

2. Achieving educational objectives through core functions

3. Developing and applying resources and organization structures to ensure stability

4. Creating an organization committed to learning and improvement

Academic Events

Calling All Spring 2012 Graduates! - Start your SDCC Teacher Credential Program June 11th to finish by June 30, 2013 as a credentialed teacher! Stop by Admin office #311 and speak to Christy Jordan for details, or email tcp@sdcc.edu.


 

Athletics

Contests This Week
Men's Basketball
Tuesday, February 7 7:30pm @ Vanguard University
Saturday, February 11 4:30pm @ Fresno Pacific University

Women's Basketball
Tuesday, February 7 5:30pm @ Vanguard University
Saturday, February 11 2:30pm @ Fresno Pacific University

Baseball
Friday, February 10 11:00am HOME vs. CSU San Marcos (DH)
Saturday, February 11 11:00am HOME vs. CSU San Marcos (DH)