San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about Unlocking Opportunity: The Post-Graduation Success and Equity Network. This national network will lead the field in shifting from the important but incomplete goal of graduating students with any credential to advancing access and completion with the end in mind: credentials of value. San Antonio College will serve as the pilot college across the Alamo Colleges District.

Guests include Maria Harper-Marinick, Senior Fellow, Aspen Institute, and David Bevevino, Director of Research & Knowledge Management, Aspen Institute. Both discuss the overarching goal for Unlocking Opportunity: thousands more community college students, including students of color and those from lower-income backgrounds, entering and completing programs that lead directly to jobs that pay a family-sustaining wage or to efficient and effective completion of a bachelor’s degree.

The network runs from 2023 through 2028. During the first three years, colleges will set concrete goals, plan reform strategies, and implement changes with the support of coaches and learning sessions. The final three years will include continued monitoring and research by CCRC and Aspen alongside the continuing release of publicly-accessible tools, case studies, and reports to share the lessons with the field. A main focus of the program is to strengthen existing programs and develop new program models to ensure that they expand career and educational opportunities for all students, including those who have been least well-represented in high-value programs.

More information on Unlocking Opportunity: The Post-Graduation Success and Equity Network is online at: https://highered.aspeninstitute.org/unlocking-opportunity/

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the Texas summer heat and the cats around the San Antonio College campus.

Michelle Tippit, Client Support Specialist for the SAC MEGA Lab, talks about the SAC cats and how her and a group of volunteers cares for them. She also gives tips on how to take care of animals at home during the summer.

Dr. Maria Saldiva, Wellness 360 Health Clinic at SAC, gives insight on how to take care of ourselves during the summer. She goes in depth on the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Drink plenty of water, stay in shaded areas when outdoors, and wear sun glasses when outdoors.

The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department has 23 outdoor public pools for the summer. All pools will be open six days a week, including weekends, with a closure day that varies by location.

A link to the complete list of pool locations and hours of operation is online at: https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Programs-Classes-Fun/Fun-On-Your-Own/Swimming-Aquatics#229452772-outdoor-pools

The City of San Antonio has implemented the “Beat the Heat” campaign in order to educate the community of the dangers and precautions that can be taken during excessive heat. When temperatures rise to potentially dangerous levels, it is important to stay inside an air-conditioned space whenever possible. There are currently over 30 San Antonio locations for the public to use to stay cool including City Libraries, Senior Centers, and Community Centers.

Health Tips and a complete list of cooling locations is online at: https://www.saoemprepare.com/BeInformed/NaturalDisasters/Heat/BeatTheHeat

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about The Scobee Education Center. Rick Varner, Director of The Scobee Education Center, talks about the summer camps and Planetarium Shows.

The Scobee also offers team building space missions and serves as a presentation/celebration space for the community; corporate events, weddings, etc.

To reserve the Scobee Education Center for an event, email [email protected]

The Planetarium hosts Friday night shows and Wednesday matinee shows. Friday Night family friendly shows start at 6:30 pm, The Sky Tonight live presentations start at 8 pm, and double features at 9:30. Children must be 6 years of age and older to attend the 8pm and 9:30pm showtimes. Tickets are available at https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/12640/alamo-colleges-district

More information on the Scobee Education Center is online at https://www.alamo.edu/sac/about-sac/college-offices/scobee-education-center/scobee-planetarium/

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. At SAC, equity is part of our mission. We’re dedicated to being a campus that upholds human dignity, civility and mutual respect. Through our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, a team of students, staff and faculty works together to create a safe, inclusive academic environment that honors our diversity.

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the resources available to veterans. Guest Tammy Micallef, Director of Student Success, The Victory Center, Disability Support Services, and, Veteran Affairs. Tammy served as a Chief in the Navy. She talks about her experience in the Navy and shares the meaning of Memorial Day. The group expands on the various benefits and opportunities available to veterans and their families. San Antonio College serves around 2,000 students by providing advising, tutoring, disability claims, and more.

More information on the SAC Victory Center is online at alamo.edu/sac/victorycenter

More information on Veteran Affairs is online at alamo.edu/sac/va

On this Memorial Day episode, San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the 2023 Commencement ceremony that took place at the Alamodome on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Around 1,200 graduates walked the stage including graduates that received their Bachelor degree in Nursing. Guests include Fidel Bém, Director of Advising, and Geraldo Guerra, Director of Academic Success Centers and SACMEN. Both guests talk about resources available to students and the importance of advising.SAC Advising is online at alamo.edu/sac/advisingInformation on SAC Tutoring is online at alamo.edu/sac/tutoring