What's Happening at Cañada: Week of August 15, 2022

Week of August 15, 2022

Webschedule Online Course Description Clarification

When browsing for courses on WebSchedule, there are three types on online courses:

1. Online: Course is asynchronous and there are no set virtual meeting times.
2. Hybrid: Course has some face-to-face meetings and asynchronous online coursework.
3. Fully or Partially Synchronous Online: Course meets virtually during the specified days/times indicated in WebSchedule.

For more information, visit the WebSchedule Course Type Descriptions webpage.

Smoke & Tobacco-Free Campus

As of August 17, 2022, all campuses and facilities of the SMCCCD (including Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Skyline College, and the District Office) will be Smoke and Tobacco-Free. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products like flavored tobacco, including menthol, will be strictly prohibited.

Face Coverings (Masks)

San Mateo County’s current Community Level is HIGH, and face masks are required indoors while in any SMCCCD facility. The exemption of not wearing a mask is only while actively eating or drinking. The masking requirement is effective until further notice and applies to all students, employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. As the San Mateo County Community Level changes, updated information will be provided to students, employees, and visitors. Masks are located at various locations throughout all buildings. To track the San Mateo County’s COVID Community Level, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

2022-2023 College Catalog Is Live

The 2022-2023 Cañada College Catalog (catalog.canadacollege.edu/current/) is now live and published exclusively online. Please note that the official “catalog-rights” pdf version of the catalog is also available on the catalog homepage. For record keeping purposes, last year’s 2021-2022 Cañada Catalog and list of amendments can be seen on its archive webpage here or canadacollege.edu/catalogschedule/2021-22catalog.php).

Campus Shuttle

The Cañada College shuttle will run direct service Monday-Friday to/from Cañada and East Palo Alto beginning August 17, 2022 through December 16, 2022. Visit canadacollege.edu/shuttle for the latest schedule updates.

Campus Hours Website

Please refer to the Campus Hours website that provides an updated listing of campus-wide in-person and virtual hours. Many Student Service offices will be extended evening hours the first few weeks of the semester to assist students.

Your Voice Matters! Take The Statewide College Decisions Survey

Students are invited to participate in a survey to help us better understand our college plans and what we can do to support you. Take the CCC Statewide College Decisions Survey here by August 30, 2022: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/College-Attendance-Decision-Survey By participating in the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter into a raffle for a chance to winone of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Participation is voluntary and completely anonymous. At the end of the survey, you will have the option to share your student ID if you would like the college to reach out to you individually and to give us permission to link your responses to your other academic data.

Upcoming Events

August 17-22

Welcome Week!

The Associated Students of Cañada College has fun events planned as part of Welcome Week from August 17-22! These events are a great way for new and returning students to connect with others - mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!

All events will take place on the Upper Lawn of campus. Each day: FREE COFFEE, FREE FOOD, school supplies, games, directions to class location.

Wednesday, August 17
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (or until supplies last)
Upper Lawn
Cañada Conchas

Thursday, August 18
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (or until supplies last)
Upper Lawn
Noah’s Bagels

5:45-6:45 p.m.
Pizza Night

Monday, August 22
9 a.m. -1 p.m. (or until supplies last)
Upper Lawn
Mademoiselle Collette Croissants

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Boba

August 19

COLTS-CON 2022

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/COLTSCON22

The Cañada College Colts-Con is a one day, student success event open to all students that includes a welcome from the College President and continuing with campus tours, informative breakout sessions and workshops on how to get the most from your college experience. COLTS-CON is FREE to attend and offers you a sneak peek into what to expect in the upcoming semester. Plus, attending gives you the opportunity to meet your instructors, classmates and staff who will help you along the way. To find out more and register please the website at https://canadacollege.edu/coltscon.

August 25

Honors Transfer Program Fall Kickoff

4-5 p.m.
Zoom Link:https://smccd.zoom.us/j/84703254777?pwd=a01udDQvcE41aGQxclpvQ1JpbW16dz09
Meeting ID: 847 0325 4777
Passcode: Honors

Honors is for any/all motivated and curious students! At the Kickoff, we will discuss Honor Courses, Honors Contracts, the Honors Research Seminar (IDST 150), Honors Transfer Program Membership and Completion, Priority Transfer Agreements (e.g. UCLA-TAP, UC Irvine, and others), Honors Research Conferences, and other great Honors-related opportunities that can help you meet your academic goals.

August 30

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes with Eligibility for Partial Refund.

For a complete listing of events, visit: https://events.canadacollege.edu/