Meet the 2018 Constitution Contest Winners!

The results of our 2018 Constitution Day contest are in!

The contest called on students to answer this question: “Describe how the First Amendment of the Constitution enhances diversity in the United States.” The prize—a $75 gift card!

Congratulations to the winners:

• Essay by Damian Robinson, Rio Salado Thomas GED® test prep student.
• Poem Please Excuse My Freedom of Speech by Margie Munoz, Rio Salado Thomas GED® test prep student.
• Multimedia presentation, My Journey to Freedom by an anonymous student taking English as a second language classes at Rio Salado.

We thank all of the Constitution Day contest winners and participants for sharing their thoughtful and poignant narratives.

We encourage you to take pause to think about what the Constitution means to you!

Pictured above are Margie Munoz and Damian Robinson.

Take a Selfie Stand Against Cheating Today!

Today is International Day Against Contract Cheating! We’re calling on #RioWaves to show their support for academic integrity and ethics in their studies-- and to take a stand against cheating by sharing a selfie with a statement that completes this sentence: 

“I don’t contract cheat because ___________.” 

Share your statements via social media using hashtags #RioSaladoCollege #defeatthecheat #excelwithintegrity.

Look for shares on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts later today.

Rio Salado is a proud member of the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI), which is leading the International Day Against Contract Cheating effort.

Excuses, Excuses 

While there are no excuses and the consequences are great, the stress and pressures of school can make it tempting and sometimes irresistible for students.

What is Cheating?

Most of us are familiar with cheat sheets and copying homework, but there’s a new kind of cheating called Contract Cheating.

Contract Cheating is a “form of academic dishonesty where students get academic work completed on their behalf, which they then submit for academic credit [and/or advantage] as if they created it themselves,” according to www.contractcheating.com.

Examples of contract cheating include:

• Purchasing an assignment from an online site 
• Sharing answers to an assignment on a file sharing site 
• Posting or purchasing answers to an exam, assignment, or other assessed work 
• Paying someone to write a test or exam 

We Want You to Succeed! 
We encourage you to take advantage of our Resources for Academic Success toolbox, Student Success videos, Tutoring services and Counseling teams.

Learn more about Contract Cheating by visiting www.contractcheating.com or contacting Rio Salado’s Academic Integrity team academic.integrity@riosalado.edu.

Date Night idea: Soap Making Workshop 10/18

Any plans this Thursday? Why not make it a date night and take a Soap Making 101 workshop Oct. 18 with the Cafe at Rio team!

Register now: www.riosalado.edu/CAFE.

Use code FALLSOAP for 15% discount.

No tests, no grades-- just fun!

Free Orientation: Learn How to Be a Teacher!

Take part in a free orientation session to learn about the educational pathways and employment opportunities available to help you succeed as a teacher!

Rio Salado offers Arizona Department of Education approved Teacher Education programs that provide convenient and cost-effective ways for undergraduate students and working individuals with a bachelor’s degree to transition into teaching.

Our Post Baccalaureate courses are designed for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher (in any area) from an accredited university and would like to become a teacher.

Orientation Agenda: 

• Rio Salado College's Educator Preparation Program requirements
• Program expectations and support
• Registration process and requirements
• Answers to questions you may have

Choose an in-person or virtual session that works for you!

Post-Baccalaureate Orientation Schedule:
November 5 - Virtual
November 28 - In-person
December 10 - In-person

Post-Bacc sessions take place 6-8 p.m. In-person session will take place at the Rio Salado College headquarters Conference Center in Tempe.

Teacher-in-Residence Orientation Schedule:
November 29 - In-person
December 10 - In-person

TIR sessions take place 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. In-person session will take place at the Rio Salado College headquarters Conference Center in Tempe.

Eager to learn more now? 
Check out this RioNews blog, Expert Advice on How to Become a Teacher by Rio Salado Teacher Ed Field Experience Coordinator and Coordinator of Marketing Paulina Ngo.

Visit www.riosalado.edu/teachers or call 480-517-8140 for additional information about our Teacher Education programs and services.

Culinary Workshops Begin with Soap Making 10/18

Looking for a culinary adventure? Join the Café at Rio and Sustainable Food Systems teams for a series of community education workshops to learn how to make soap, tortellini, pizza, holiday appetizers and tamales!

Register now: www.riosalado.edu/CAFE.

Your first adventure begins Oct. 18 with a lesson on how to make soap! Use the code FALLSOAP for a 15% discount on this workshop!

No tests, no grades-- just good old fashion fun!