Soundwaves Magazine, Summer 2023

MAGAZINE

EDITOR’S NOTE

You’ve heard of six degrees of separation, right? It’s the idea that everyone in the world is connected by no more than six people who know one another. In our community, it’s more like two degrees of separation (or let’s just say three max). When we’re talking about people connecting to bigger local businesses or colleges, I think you find even more direct connection.

When I tell people that I’m the marketing director at SPSCC, they automatically start telling me the connection they have to the college. Usually it’s “my SPSCC professor was the best college professor I ever had,” or recently “yeah, I did Running Start and graduated with my bachelor’s degree when I was 20”. I love those stories.

When I joined the SPSCC team in 2016, I knew this institution was on the verge of something big... like, really big. And my job was to tell the stories about it.

Fast forward to 2023, it’s been one of the most memorable years yet. SPSCC is a Top 10 Community College in the U.S. that graduated 1,220 students with a 2-year degree plus nearly 300 high school diplomas and GEDs for adult learners. We worked with countless community partners to spread education and equity, watched (and tasted) Percival Creek brewing and cider come to life in a collaboration with our craft brewing & distilling program, advocated for increased faculty salaries and staff pay from the legislature, and began a massive student-centered remodel on campus. It really is a great time to be telling the stories about this amazing college community.

Enough about us! I want you to think about you. What’s your two degrees of separation from SPSCC? What story do you have that has made our community stronger, smarter, more resilient, more diverse?

I want to share your stories. I want make more beautiful magazines that sit on coffee tables, inspiring readers. I want to continue to spread the impact that SPSCC has on our community. I hope you’ll email me at ksagawa@spscc.edu to share your story.

Sincerely,

Kati Sagawa Director of Marketing & Communications

When I joined the SPSCC team in 2016, I knew this institution was on the verge of something big.

CONTENTS

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Basically Nominated for an Oscar

SPSCC named Top 10 for National Aspen Prize

Hope, Healing & Home

Meet Tammy Levario, creator of the BrenRose House

Allied Health Bringing in Awards

The future of healthcare begins here

So You Want to Build an Online Course?

Exploring corporate & continuing education

I Belong

Running Start & representation in the classroom

Here’s to the Pale Ales and Pilsners

Take a peek inside the Craft Brewing & Distilling Center

Tee Time Reserved

There’s a new college golf team in town

On the Cover: A Year of Advocacy

Q&A with Sophia Bowton-Meade

SPSCC Events

Mark your calendar for outstanding events, arts & entertainment

What is the SPSCC Foundation?

A letter from the director and board president

Services Open to the Community

Dental Clinic, Vehicle Repair, Event Rentals & Parent Education

Photos by Shanna Paxton and Sara Gettys

BASICALLY NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR

In2023, SPSCC was named a finalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize— described by former president Barack Obama as “basically the Oscars for great community colleges”—is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are improving outcomes for students and closing equity gaps.

The Aspen Institute recognized SPSCC’s dedication to eliminating barriers to student success with courses that help students create a full-program educational plan towards transferring or earning a degree or certificate, the creation of the Personal Support Center to connect

students to resources outside of the classroom, and continuous efforts to reach out to Native American communities and expanding offerings in rural areas. The results have been steadily improving graduation rates and graduating classes that better represent the diverse community we serve with a less than one percent difference between the region and the college for Native American, Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations.

“We are incredibly proud and humbled to be an Aspen finalist,” said Dr. Timothy Stokes, president of SPSCC. “Our staff and faculty have spent the last eight years transforming every aspect of what we do so that student success is at the center of our decision-making.

Together we have built a campus culture that centers and values every student and I’m thrilled that the results of that work are being recognized on a national level.” ■

Aspen Prize co-chairs Jane Swift (left) and Michael Sorrel (right) present the Finalist award to SPSCC President Timothy Stokes and Board Chair Rozanne Garman.

Staff and faculty at the Aspen Prize watch party in April.

“Our staff and faculty have spent the last eight years transforming every aspect of what we do so that student success is at the center of our decision-making.”

- Dr. Timothy Stokes

Hope, Healing & Home Welcome to BrenRose

“I keep telling myself that I have to do this. I have to put something in motion that I know is making a difference.”

Tammy Levario returned to SPSCC to study Social Services & Education, bringing more than 15 years of experience working in foster care and caregiving to more than 50 teens.

Looking back, a career in foster care wasn’t something Tammy expected for herself. After dropping out of high school and leaving an abusive marriage, she wasn’t sure what the future had in store for her. That all changed when she started working as an assistant in a pre-K classroom.

“When I got in there and started working with kids, I realized that I found what I was meant for,” said Tammy. “I had these instincts like I knew what the kids needed and why without knowing the details. I suddenly felt like I had a purpose, I had hope for the future.”

Tammy continued to work in early childhood education until 2008. Eventually, she found a job as a live-in caregiver with Family Connections, an agency that had two homes supporting youth in foster care.

“It was difficult at first, but again I felt like this was what I was built for. I had a lot of things to offer as a caregiver,” said Tammy. “Everyone expects these kids to show up to school and perform, but when they’re getting bounced around from place to place, they don’t have the brain space to do those things. Knowing that really grew the desire in me to help in the healing process so that they can dedicate themselves to improving their lives.”

In the spring of 2022, Tammy came to a crossroads in both her career and life when the agency closed down. Many of the tenants didn’t know where to go and were facing homelessness. Tammy decided to take things into her own hands: she created the BrenRose House.

- Tammy Levario

“Supporting someone, helping them get where they need to be, and then seeing all the amazing things they achieve… that’s what it’s all about.”

“BrenRose is a home for young adults who have experienced foster care or homelessness,” she explained. “Young people can only truly heal when they feel safe. We provide single rooms with built-in supports and opportunities to build the life skills they’ll need to head out on their own.” They have several house cats and even have a flock of chickens headed by a Jersey Giant Rooster named Baby Shark.

Tammy leaned on friends and connected with people who shared her same passion to bring BrenRose to life, and—in less than a year—she raised $14,000 to start the nonprofit. “We accomplished so much just from word of mouth and social media. All of that support really gave me the fuel to keep going.”

“At the time, I was dealing with depression and PTSD. The closing of the agency was a traumatic event for myself and the kids because we had considered everyone there our family.” One of the resources that helped Tammy through this time was SPSCC’s Counseling Services.

“[Counselor] Sally Sharbaugh was instrumental through this journey. I was struggling to focus on class material and retain it,” said Tammy. “Since then, I’ve been seeing a counselor regularly, I’m on the right medication, and I’m fully able to enjoy my college experience.”

Tammy added, “I must’ve filled out the FAFSA two or three times before I actually enrolled. I was stuck in this mindset that, because I’m in my early fifties, I should be embarrassed that I didn’t have a formal education. But it wasn’t like that at all. There’s so much warmth and acceptance here.”

After graduating from SPSCC, Tammy plans on continuing her education. She also has many more fundraising efforts on the horizon.

“The funds will go towards expanding the BrenRose Foundation with a second home and hiring peer support,” Tammy explained. And many of the peer support candidates are foster youth that Tammy had once cared for. Now as young adults, they are excited for the opportunity to give back and be part of BrenRose’s growth.

Ultimately, Tammy hopes to one day create a therapeutic farm for young people with trauma where they can be nurtured, nourished, and built back up.

“I could’ve just walked away when the agency closed and found another job. But actually, I couldn’t do that. Helping these kids is so ingrained in me that I would never be happy if I just walked away,” said Tammy. “The therapy farm is something I want to leave to the kids I cared for and who are ready to help others.”

In June 2023, Tammy was honored as one of two Outstanding Student Award recipients at SPSCC and has agreed to share her story to inspire others in the community.

“There are moments where I feel like I haven’t done enough. But supporting someone, helping them get where they need to be, and then seeing all the amazing things they achieve…that’s what it’s all about. It’s taking people from hopelessness and not only giving them hope but a home.” ■

“It’s taking people from hopelessness and not only giving them hope but a home.”

- Tammy Levario

HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS BRINGING IN AWARDS

The health and safety of our community always comes first. That’s why SPSCC’s Allied Health programs are dedicated to teaching students the skills to become leaders in the medical field. In the past year, our Allied Health programs have been awarded:

NWCCC Distinguished Project Award for Public Projects

Under $10MM for the recently completed Dr. Angela Bowen Center for Health Education Building 2022

The NWCCC Distinguished Project Award program recognizes excellence in the engineering, design, and construction of projects while considering criteria including safety, goals and objectives, cost and schedule, unique features, and more.

$25,000 Community Scholarship by Coordinated Care 2022

The Community Scholarship program is focused on removing barriers to care and addressing local workforce shortages in healthcare, which is an issue experienced nationwide.

Future of Health Care Award by Health Care Champions 2023

The Health Care Champion Awards were established to recognize the steadfast dedication, extraordinary service, and professionalism that are seen every day in our community’s medical offices, clinics, hospitals, emergency services, and related organizations.

Join us for noncredit learning, experiences, and growth: Corporate & Continuing Education

CCE is so much more than personal enrichment classes. We partner with state agencies, small businesses, and large-scale organizations in Thurston County and beyond for customized training, career and professional development, technology instruction, and solutions-based consulting for the unique challenges of each organization.

Visit spscc.edu/cce to find out what you can do when you partner with us.

Create interactive activities

Plan and budget for an eLearning course

Use slides, themes, and scenes and integrate with PowerPoint

Create text boxes, buttons, layers, shapes, and captions

Apply audio and video to include animation

So You Want to Build an nline Course?

We can all agree that online learning is better when a course is interactive, visually appealing, and includes some elements of playing a game. But did you know that you can learn to create these types powerful courses for your organization? The right combination of engaging instruction and a powerful authoring tool for eLearning is exactly what SPSCC’s noncredit CCE leg offers you this fall.

Part of a larger certificate program, this 2-day, 14-hour, interactive training will help you gain comfort and fluency using the Articulate Storyline 360 authoring tool. Visit spscc.edu/cce to learn more.

I Belong:

RUNNING START & REPRESENTATION IN THE CLASSROOM

*Sources: Census.gov, esd.wa.gov, spscc.edu

“Ijust love learning about people’s stories and the influences of their culture,” said Aria Cornwall. Aria is a Capital High School student who attends SPSCC classes through the Running Start program. “My first year at SPSCC has been great! I see the diversity, but I also feel it.”

Born in the Bronx to parents who immigrated from Jamaica, Aria is part of a military family that has lived in six different states. This has allowed her to interact with many people from different backgrounds, and with each interaction, she’s learned something new to carry with her.

“Living in New York was one of the best experiences of my life because it’s truly a melting pot,” said Aria. “I got to realize my own privileges and see that the world is way bigger than myself.”

While the White population in New York City hits just under 32%, Thurston County leans about 82% White*. That was a big change for Aria and her family when they moved here in 2017.

Then a middle schooler, Aria realized that—not only did her classrooms lack the ethnic and racial diversity she experienced in other places—many of her peers knew little about Black culture, figures, and history.

“At the time, my school mostly limited Black education to MLK,” she explained. “I decided to help educate my peers and staff about other important contributions.”

In the eighth grade, she started leading morning announcements for Black History Month that recognized lesser-known Black figures and events.

“The announcements eventually turned into a weekly, student-led video broadcast called the Cornwall Connection which informed students about social issues and cultures from around the world.”

When her junior year of high school began, Aria decided to enroll at SPSCC to begin earning college credits through Running Start. She immediately recognized the college’s intentional focus on equity and belonging where historically underrepresented students make up about 24% of the student population, nearly 6 points higher than the County.

“I love walking around campus and seeing other Black students and people of color in a magnitude I wasn’t used to seeing at my high school,” said Aria. “My English teacher is the first person of color to be my teacher since the fifth grade and I’m not the only Black student in my classes like last year.” To Aria, representation in the classroom matters.

“I appreciate the emails the DEIC [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Center] sends out recognizing events like Indigenous People’s Day and giving information about other diversity topics such as issues facing dreamers and other groups,” Aria added. “The DEIC is a resource and somewhere I know I can go for any reason.”

In addition to the DEIC, Aria makes the most of the resources she has access to as a student at SPSCC, like the free tutoring center, weekly yoga classes, movie nights, and more. Through Running Start, she also gets tuition-free college credits and the chance to earn an associate degree at the same time as her high school diploma.

When she’s not on campus or educating her peers on what matters to her, Aria loves watching and playing basketball and tennis, and loves to eat and explore the many local restaurants on her growing “to try” list. “My favorite restaurant so far has been El Antojo. It has been hard trying to find authentic Mexican food that satisfies my appetite after living in California and El Paso, Texas, but El Antojo was really good! It gets an A plus in authenticity for me.” ■ Aria

has always been a focused student but with Running Start, she has bloomed. She’s in an environment where she sees more people who look like her not only on the podium but in the classroom and on campus. Give the program a chance! It will stretch your child and allow them to grow exponentially within themself and on their academic journey.”

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Dionne Cornwall, Aria’s mother

HERE’S TO THE PALE ALES & PILSNERS

You’ve probably driven by the Craft Brewing & Distilling Center on Capitol Boulevard in Tumwater, but do you know what happens inside? Take a peek inside the magic of SPSCC’s Craft Brewing & Distilling Programs and the future of the Craft District.

SPSCC offers 2 degree programs: AAS in Craft, Brewing, Distilling, and Cider Making, and a BAS in Craft Beverage Management and Quaity Assurance.

The BAS program is the first bachelor’s program ever offered at SPSCC.

Next door, a tasting room joins a collection of community favorites, including Left Bank patisserie, Olympia Seafood Co, SweetLee’s Ice Cream, and more.

The Party 2022 guests enjoy live music at the Craft District’s amphitheater.

Percival Creek brewing, cider, and distilling is an undeniably worthy expression of the waters, flavors, and history of the Pacific Northwest’s Tumwater Craft District. Produced in collaboration with students in South Puget Sound Community College’s Craft Brewing & Distilling Center, Percival Creek products support education, equity, and economic growth for the next generation of makers.

The first public taste of Percival Creek was on June 24 at the LoveOly Summer Fest where they served their Pale Ale, Bohemian Pilsner, and Blueberry & Jalapeño Honey Ciders.

SPSCC GOLF PROGRAM COMES TO TUMWATER VALLEY

The local golf community knows all too well that there has been a lack of opportunities for youth to transition into higher-level play.

“After years of discussion, SPSCC is grateful to find a partner and home for its new golf teams at the beautiful Tumwater Valley Golf Club,” said Vernell Willingham, SPSCC’s athletic director.

Teeing up new opportunities for student-athletes on the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams, SPSCC Clipper Athletics will compete in the Northwest Athletic Conference.

MEET THE COACHES

Head Coach Russ Olsen and Assistant Coaches Dominique Springer and Gregg Patterson have built a strong community at Tumwater Valley and will lead the Clippers into its inaugural season this fall. They’re also actively recruiting through the summer and interested college-age students should visit spsccathletics.com

Become

Dominique Springer, Assistant Coach

A YEAR OF ADVOCACY

Q&A WITH SOPHIA BOWTON-MEADE

This past legislative session, SPSCC Student Senator of Legislative Affairs Sophia Bowton-Meade amplified some of the most important voices of our community: community college students facing housing insecurities, gaps in mental health supports and affordable textbooks, and much more.

The most amazing part? The legislators listened to Sophia. They thanked her for sharing student stories. They even passed a bill that she testified for.

As she prepares to attend the University of Washington this fall, Sophia reflected on her experience with us and what she’s learned about the world of politics so far.

QHow did you become involved in politics?

I think a lot of it began with my family. My parents care about social justice and raised me to care about the world around me. My mom is a social studies teacher. One of my sisters is adopted and she’s Black. I watched her struggle with racism and had a lot of conversations with my parents about white privilege and institutionalized racism. I’ve also read about these issues. I remember learning about wars in history class. I’d ask my teachers “why would people do this to each other?” I realized I can’t live in the world without doing my best to improve the quality of life for others.

SPSCC was promoting Student Senate positions last spring and I saw a flyer at the coffee shop. I was so excited to see that Senator of Legislative Affairs was one of the positions. I have always wanted to do this type of work and was surprised and happy at the opportunity to start it so soon in my career.

QWhat responsibilities did you have Senator of Legislative Affairs?

The main event was the legislative session. We had the long session this year and that started in January. In preparation, I worked with student leaders across the state to create an agenda and prepare for our Advocacy Day. I helped put together a one-pager of student stories focusing on the issues that affect community college students that I presented to legislators. We were the only college that put together something like that and the other student leaders were happy to use that piece to aid conversations with their legislators, too.

Back at SPSCC, I registered 82 voters and organized an on-campus debate between incumbent Jessica Bateman and opponent Kate Plager who were running for State Representative at the time. It was very inspiring and rewarding to see other students attend and become involved in the process.

What issues did you focus on during this legislative session?

The main one was House Bill 1110. Jessica Bateman, one of our representatives in District 22, sponsored Bill 1110 which concerns affordable housing. Zoning laws prior to this bill didn’t allow for duplexes or fourplexes to be built in certain residential areas. Now that the bill has passed, there are more opportunities to increase the number of affordable housing options, which has a direct impact on our large population of students facing housing insecurity and massive housing costs.

Many of the other issues I focused on also affected students, like mental health, access to childcare resources on campus, textbook affordability, and easy access to financial aid. I also testified for House Bill 1177, which would create a cold case unit to investigate missing and murdered Indigenous women and people in the state.

How can students get involved in the legislative process?

Tell your story and vote. As a student, I testified for Bill 1110 with another student from Washington State University. We were the only two students in the room. It was very clear that the people who are most affected by affordable housing weren’t actually present. I wasn’t even planning to testify, but I knew in that moment that I needed to share more of the student perspective.

Several students shared their stories with me to put together a one-pager with many of the issues we were discussing during this legislative session. There’s such a range of student experiences. There are working parents, students of color, international students, Running Start students, and students facing financial barriers. The legislators appreciated having something with student experiences and photos so they could put a face to the name. It was a reminder that the student voice is relevant and integral—something that needs to be heard in the legislature.

How can community members get involved in the legislative process?

Go and testify in person, submit written testimony, or just check whether you support or oppose a bill. I also recommend exploring the legislative website. You can look up agendas for upcoming committee meetings to and you can search bills by topic.

If you want to meet with your legislator, you totally should because they are often very responsive to their communities. You can meet with their legislative aids, too, and they are very friendly. You can just talk about what’s important to you and be heard.

The experience should be accessible to the people these legislators are representing and, while it’s good to do some preliminary research before a meeting, you also don’t have to become an expert on everything. Focusing on the issues you’re passionate about and your story, while being open to listening and learning from others, is what’s important.

What are you taking away from this experience?

I realized how important a simple conversation can be. While I was helping voters to get registered, I talked to so many people about their disillusionment with politics. I understood where they were coming from because I’d felt that way before, too. I’d keep the conversation going by asking them which issues were important to them and pointing them in the direction of a bill or organization which centered around that issue. Listening to them, being genuine, and making that connection is where this work starts.

I think a tree is a good analogy for community service work and politics. The connections you make with people involved in legislative work are like the branches, but the roots are your community. You have to be connected to your community to do this work.

Politics and activism are done best when they prioritize community and systems of care. I love my community and I wouldn’t have been able to do this without them. In a way, this work was an opportunity for me to give back to them.

EVENTS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

This past year, SPSCC showed the community just how bright its faculty can shine when they put the spotlight on nine incredible professors. The spotlight series highlighted their expertise, creativity, and scholarship on topics ranging from culture and writing to the science of our circadian rhythms, inviting the community into conversation and a deeper understanding of world around us. Professors Bin Zhang, Sarah Tavis, Kathleen Byrd, and Jennifer Berney (pictured above) shared their work throughout the series.

ENTERTAINMENT

13TH ANNUAL FINE ART POSTCARD EXHIBITION

“THE CREATURE WITHIN”

Fall 2023

August Clipper Athletics Season Begins: Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Men’s and Women’s Golf

Oct. 24 Emerald City Music (Artistic Partner)

Nov. 10-19 Theatre Collective Shows

Nov. 28 Jazz Band Concert

Dec. 1 Choir Concert

Dec. 2 Symphony Orchestra Concert

Dec. 5 Student Film Screenings

Winter 2024

January Clipper Athletics Season Begins: Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Jan. 18 Olympia Symphony Orchestra (Artistic Partner)

Feb. 12 Martin Luther King Jr. Event

Feb. 24 Emerald City Music (Artistic Partner)

March 9 Emerald City Music (Artistic Partner)

March 15 Choir Concert

March 16 Symphony Orchestra Concert

March 19 Jazz Band Concert

March 21 Student Film Screenings

Spring 2024

Spring Faculty Spotlight Series

May 17-26 Theatre Collective Shows

June 7 Clipper Scramble Golf Tournament

June 7 Choir Concert

June 8 Orchestra & Jazz Band Concert

June 13 Student Film Screenings

January 2 – February 2, 2024

The Fine Art Postcard Exhibition is an annual event like no other that brings the local creative community together under one theme. The 2024 theme is “The Creature Within”. Postcard sized original artworks, created by artists of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, are sold through silent online auction. The always eclectic and vibrant art exhibition is capped with a free closing reception event with live music, catering, and a live art auction. All are invited to join the creative celebration! Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

December 8, 2023

Closing reception: Friday, February 2, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

spscc.edu/gallery

Fran Potasnik, California Condor, Viewer’s Choice Award Winner 2023

Our community, and society at large, benefits when our students succeed, and we often use the phrase “student success” to describe this.

WHAT IS THE SPSCC FOUNDATION?

WE’RE GLAD YOU ASKED!

For 41 years, the SPSCC Foundation has been an integral part of our college community. Our mission is to build resources to support success for students, and we often use the phrase “student success” to describe this.

While success here is ultimately a student meeting their goal by earning a degree, certificate, or diploma, supporting success has two key players: the College provides the tools and programs to support success in the classroom, and the Foundation enhances those efforts by helping students stay focused on their academics instead of their finances.

HOW WE SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS

You may be thinking of scholarships to offset tuition, fees, and books, and that’s definitely part of it, but we do much more than that. Our work targets the everyday barriers that stop students from reaching their educational goals.

Each quarter, our student leaders survey their peers to reveal the challenges students are facing while attending SPSCC. In this last school year, students said that financial struggles and distractions were their top two challenges. The College and the Foundation work hand-in-hand to provide programs, resources, and funding that help close equity gaps and boost student success and we

look to our incredible circle of donors and community partners for the financial supports to do this work.

As the needs of our students continue to evolve, the Foundation staff and Board will remain flexible and focused on the best ways to support student success. We hope you’ll find inspiration in this message and this magazine because our community, and society at large, benefits when when our students succeed.

Kelly Green Vice President for Advancement Annie Iriye Foundation Board President

⊲ Raise money that goes directly to students in the form of scholarships.

⊲ Raise money for grants to help cover the costs of education-related tools, unexpected bills, and basic needs like housing, food, and childcare.

⊲ Connect individuals and businesses to the SPSCC programs that align with their values so they can support what matters to them.

⊲ Create industry connections that support improved curriculum and spaces and build opportunities for jobs and internships.

⊲ Support the professional development of College staff and faculty.

⊲ Partner with College departments for unique fundraising events, like athletics boosters, fine and performing arts, and more.

⊲ Seek large grants and gifts to help the College supplement state funds that improve facilities and expand campuses to better serve students.

Scramble

1: Heritage Bank team of Daryl Fourtner, Dan Greenlee, Troy Kearns, and Aaron Amidon

2: Right! Systems team of Sean Padget, Pat Rants, Kim Dinsmore, and Chuck Papiez

Leadership Circle Gathering

Martin Luther King Jr. Event

3: KMB Architects team of Tony Lindgren, James Hill, Chris Simpson, and Tommy Elder

4: Olympia Federal Savings team of Carrie Whisler, Josh Deck, Amy Harding, and Jason Andrew (Historical note: Josh Deck is the only player in Clipper Scramble history to hit a hole-in-one!)

5: Karen Johnson, North Thurston School District, and Barbara Clarkson, the Thurston Group of Washington State, with scholarship recipients

6: SPSCC President Timothy Stokes with Todd Deck and Tom Allen from Acme Fuel/Blue Star Gas

7: Dr Kenneth & Elaine Minnaert with Leonor & Jay Fuller

8: Kathleen & Steven Drew with Judy Hartmann

The Party

Clipper

Golf Tournament

COLLEGE SERVICES OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY

DENTAL CLINIC EVENT RENTALS PARENT EDUCATION

When you choose the SPSCC Dental Clinic for your general dental care, you provide an invaluable opportunity for Dental Assisting students to serve patients in a clinical setting. We offer services for 30 to 40% less than other private clinics and accept most insurance plans.

VEHICLE REPAIR

Experiencing problems with your vehicle? SPSCC’s Automotive Technology program offers auto service and repair to community members, allowing students to give back to the community while receiving valuable, real-world experience.

Host your next meeting, banquet, workshop, training seminar, or small conference at one of our beautiful campuses and facilities. SPSCC offers venues to accommodate any group event of 2 to 500 people and each space is furnished with built-in, state-of-the-art multimedia equipment.

SPSCC Cooperative Preschool

Parenting Education classes provide a shared learning experience for parents and their children from two through five years of age. Parents are involved in their child’s early education experience by participating as an assistant teacher and in parenting classes.

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