New Titles at the Rio Salado College Library

Check out the latest and greatest releases in fiction, nonfiction and DVDs at the Rio Salado College Library, including the blockbuster movies Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star is Born!

This is a free service for Rio Salado students and employees, which includes free pickup and delivery options at any of our Valley locations!

To request a title please call the Library at 480-517-8424. Click on the title to check availability.

Fiction

• All the Wrong Places by Joy Fielding
• Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson
• The Border by Don Winslow
• Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken
• Cemetery Road by Greg Iles
• The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
• The Perfect Alibi by Phillip Margolin
• The Reckoning by Yrsa Sigurdardottir
• Unto Us a Son is Given by Donna Leon
• The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen

Nonfiction

• Bestseller: A Century Of America’s Favorite Books by Robert McParland
• Count Girls In: Empowering Girls to Combine Any Interests with STEM to Open Up a World of Opportunity by Karen Panetta
• The Disruptors: 50 People Who Changed the World by Alan Axelrod
• The History of Policing America: From Militias and Military to the Law Enforcement of Today by Laurence French
• No Longer Homeless: How the Ex-Homeless Get and Stay Off the Street by David Wagner and Gemma Atticks
• The Personality Brokers: The Strange History of Myers-Briggs and the Birth of Personality Testing by Merve Emre
• Star Trek: A Cultural History by M. Keith Booker
• Tales from an Uncertain World: What Other Assorted Disasters Can Teach Us About Climate Change by L.S. Gardiner
• When Science and Politics Collide: The Public Interest at Risk by Robert O. Schneider
• When Trauma Survivors Return to Work: Understanding
• Emotional Recovery by Barbara Barski-Carrow

DVDs

• Bohemian Rhapsody
• Boy Erased
• Can You Ever Forgive Me?
• Crazy-Rich Asians
• The Favourite
• Of Fathers and Sons
• Mary Queen of Scots
• A Private War
• Shoplifters
• A Star is Born

Rio Salado Honors 2019 NAEHS Inductees

Rio Salado honored 21 new National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS) members at its 25th annual induction ceremony on Feb. 21. 

The NAEHS ceremony recognized College Bridge Pathways (CBP) students who are enrolled in Rio Salado’s English Language Acquisition for Adults program, which provides instruction for students learning English as a second language-- and Rio Salado's GED® Test Preparation Classes.

To qualify for a nomination, students must demonstrate exceptional commitment to their educational goals, persistence in class, a strong work ethic and willingness to help fellow students. 

Each year the NAEHS induction ceremony recognizes outstanding students who have decided to return to school or pursue an education despite the many adversities they face. Members come from all around the world and from diverse backgrounds, but they all share one thing in common-- a desire to continue their education and reach for their dream!

Joining the new inductees at the ceremony were family members, Rio Salado staff and representatives from the Arizona Department of Education, Adult Education Services.

Here’s to the Rio Salado NAEHS Class of 2019!

See additional event photos on our Facebook page.

About NAEHS: The mission of the National Adult Education Honor Society is to provide meaningful recognition to deserving adult education students, to improve student employment opportunities, to develop student ambassadors for local adult education programs and to create adult education awareness with school administrators and state legislators.

Learn more about Rio Salado's CBP programs by visiting www.riosalado.edu/programs/abe.

Photography by Lisa Widowski.

Join Us for E.A.R.T.H. Forward Summit, March 29!

 

Join our Maricopa Community Colleges family for E.A.R.T.H. Forward, March 29-- a summit for people who are interested in creating a more sustainable future through Education, Adaptation, Resilience and Technology-- for all of Humanity! 

Register now

While you’re there, look for Rio Salado College's Sustainable Food Systems information booth to learn about our Certificate of Completion, Associate of Applied Science and transfer pathways for students who want to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in sustainability. Be sure to ask about scholarship opportunities to help you get started!

Ready to join the sustainability movement with Rio Salado? Get cooking now: info.maricopacorporate.com/rio-sustainable-foods

Make Recovery Possible in California!

Rio Salado College’s Addiction and Substance Use Disorder Program was reaccredited by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) through October 1, 2023, which is the maximum timeframe for reaccreditation.

CAADE is the college and university accrediting body in California for addiction counseling programs. Students who graduate from Rio Salado with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Addiction and Substance Use Disorders (ASD) are pre-approved for CAADE credentialing!

Learn more about our Addictions and Substance Use Disorder certificates, degree and continuing education offerings at www.riosalado.edu/ASD.

April 2 Criminal Justice Arizona Town Hall

What is the best way to create and maintain safe, productive communities? Engage in a community discussion about Criminal Justice at the next Arizona Town Hall here at the Rio Salado College Tempe headquarters, April 2.

Register now!

This will be an action-focused discussion about the recommendations made during 2018 Arizona Town Hall meetings about Criminal Justice in Arizona.

Registration is FREE and open to Maricopa Community Colleges students, staff, alumni and the public. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Tempe Community Outreach Program
on Criminal Justice in Arizona
Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Rio Salado Conference Center
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281

If you’re interested in more information about Arizona’s criminal justice system, please review this 2018 Arizona Town Hall Background Report and fact sheet. The Background Report for the 111th Arizona Town Hall was prepared by the Morrison Institute, in partnership with Arizona universities and the Arizona Town Hall Research Committee.

Rio Salado College is proud to join Arizona Water Company as a co-sponsor for this event.

Senior Living Mgmt Scholarship Deadline April 15

Make a career out of caring with our Senior Living Management program and a generous scholarship opportunity from the Arizona Assisted Living Federation of America (Arizona ALFA)!

This Arizona ALFA scholarship is available to assisted living employees who want to advance their career in the senior living industry and quickly grow into an executive level position.

The deadline is April 15.  Apply now!

Explore a Career in the Senior Living Industry

Our certificate program is designed to help you advance your career or step into a new field that will prepare you to work with seniors and their families at a management level. This lucrative career path combines business management with caregiving and allows you to quickly move into executive-level positions.

Classes begin most Mondays!
www.riosalado.edu/seniorliving

Register for Mexican Seafood Workshop April 11

Yum! Learn how to prepare classic Mexican seafood dishes, salsas and sauces with our Cafe at Rio and Sustainable Food Systems teams, April 11! 

Register now
Our workshops are designed for life-long learners-- who find joy in learning something new and meeting new people. No tests, no grades-- just yummy fun.

Makes for a great Date Night! 

T-Minus One Day for Geeks Night Out-- March 20!

Time to break out the lightsabers, capes and curiosity for Geeks Night Out, Wednesday, March 20, at the Tempe Community Complex. 

Rick Vaughn demos 3D printer

Geeks Night Out is the ultimate, family-friendly gathering for people who love exploring the wonders of science, technology and innovation! Free and open to the public.

Rio Salado is proud to serve as a partner in this annual City of Tempe Arizona SciTech Festival. Be sure to stop by our booth and join STEM Faculty Chair Rick Vaughn and Faculty Chair of Applied Technology Richard Cuprak to learn about the latest trends and technologies that are improving our world.

Visit this event page for the latest details.

Check out this video for a preview of what to expect in 2019!

Pictured above is Richard Cuprak wowing Geek Night Out attendees in 2017.

Last Call for Dash with Splash 5K Run/Walk 3/23

Last call to register for our Dash with Splash 5K Run/Walk on March 23 at Arizona Falls park in Phoenix! 

Register now at runyourraceaz.com.

This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly fun run for competitive runners and not-so-competitive sports fans.

Dash with Splash 5K Walk/Run
March 23, 2019
Arizona Falls Park
5802 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Check In: 6:30 - 7:45 a.m.
Race Time: 8 a.m.
Registration fee: $35 until 3/22. $40 on Race Day.

All participants will receive a custom medal and t-shirt. The race is chip timed with age group awards in 14 categories and includes a free raffle drawing. Water, snacks and popsicles will be provided.

A portion of the proceeds will help fund Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation scholarships.

Start Here-- Go to ASU, NAU and UofA!

Start here-- go there! 

Our Maricopa Community Colleges transfer pathways are designed to save you time and money-- and help you seamlessly transition to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and The University of Arizona!

Transfer Pathways lay out specific courses that put you on track to obtain your bachelor’s degree. If you meet all of the program requirements, you can smoothly transfer to one of Arizona’s four-year universities.

Pick your Arizona pathway now!

Spring Break College Closure March 14-15

As a reminder, most Rio Salado services will be closed for Spring Break, Thursday - Friday, March 14 - 15.

Rio Salado Testing Centers at Northern and the Tempe headquarters are among the exceptions and will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday - Friday, March 14 - 15.

Services normally available 24/7 such as our Technology Support Helpdesk phone service and Ask a Librarian will remain available.

Visit this web page for the latest updates about college closures.

Saturday, March 16 Services Available:

• Testing Centers at Northern, the Communiversity at Queen Creek, Life Long Learning Center in Surprise and our Tempe headquarters will be open for regular business hours.
• The Tempe Computer Lab will be open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• The Tempe Tutoring Center will be open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• The Northern Computer Lab will be open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Rest, relax and rejuvenate, Rio Waves!

Apply for Graduation by March 15 Deadline!

You only have two days left to register for our 2019 commencement ceremony, May 2 at Comerica Theatre! 

Apply now 

We look forward to celebrating this joyous occasion with you, Rio Waves Class of 2019!

Dual Student Becomes Hero for Special Needs Kids

Joseph Campbell once said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Lexi Von Hatten, a Rio Salado College dual enrollment student at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale is realizing the power she has to be a hero for special needs students! 

This heartwarming MCTV115 feature by reporter Lisa Acquafredda reveals how a school project to create a sensory room for special needs students is creating a rippling effect she hadn’t quite imagined.

“It was just eye-opening to see that what we are doing is working and it just inspired me to keep going,” said Von Hatten, who hopes to be a teacher someday. “The ultimate dream is to change kids’ lives.”

Von Hatten is a member of Educators Rising Arizona, which mentors students to become teachers and encouraged her to take on the sensory room project for Mountain Ridge. Von Hatten will present her project at the Educators Rising state competition this spring.

“It’s really exciting to see a student so passionate, so young, so involved in their career already,” said Rio Salado Director of Early College Dr. E.J. Anderson.

Visit these web pages for more information about our Dual Enrollment and Teacher Education programs:
www.riosalado.edu/dual
www.riosalado.edu/programs/education

Celebrate Diversity at MCCCD Grad Ceremonies!

We have a proud tradition at the Maricopa Community Colleges to host culturally-focused convocations in celebration of the diversity that makes our colleges so great.

We hope you will join us for these upcoming graduation celebrations!

• African American Convocation - Saturday, May 4
• American Indian Convocation -  Friday, May 3
• Asian Pacific Islander Convocation -  Saturday, May 4
• Hispanic Convocation -  Saturday, May 4
• LGBTQ+ Convocation -  Wednesday, May 1
• Veterans Convocation - Thursday, May 2

Register now

Celebrate National Women's History Month!

March is National Women's History Month! What began in 1980 as a week-long celebration of Women's History has extended into a month-long event filled with remembrances and recognition of the strength and achievements of American women.

The Rio Salado Library is proud to support this celebration and has created a National Women’s History Month Guide so you can explore the rich history of American women. Check it out now: https://libguides.riosalado.edu/womens-history

News courtesy of the Rio Salado Library.

2019 Equality Maricopa Pride Parade April 7

Take part in the 2019 Equality Maricopa Pride Parade, April 7 in Phoenix!

• 9 a.m. meet time, 10 a.m. start time
• 3rd St. & Thomas Rd. 85012

The parade will be followed by a Pride festival.

Show your PRIDE as a Maricopa Community Colleges employee and student.

Contact Kevin Bilder for event details: kevin.bilder@domail.maricopa.edu.

LEAD AND WALK WITH LOVE

Recognizing Arizona Adult Literacy Week!

This week marks the 16th annual Arizona Adult Literacy Week (AALW), a community effort to increase awareness of the importance of adult literacy and higher learning. 

We are proud to join the Arizona Department of Education and Governor Doug Ducey in championing this effort.

Arizona Adult Literacy Week celebrates the hard work and accomplishments of adult education programs, instructors, volunteers, community organizations and students who have decided to go back to school.

This inspiring video will provide a glimpse into the life of Kathleen Hall, one of many adult students who has overcome obstacles to pursue a college education-- and found help and guidance through Rio Salado's Adults Achieving a College Education (AACE) program.

Ready to go back to school? We’re ready for you! Rio Salado’s adult re-entry programs are designed to help students prepare for their GED® tests, learn the English language and transition seamlessly to college. Get started on your educational journey now: www.riosalado.edu/programs/abe.

Rio Salado College serves as the principal provider of GED® test preparation programs for the Maricopa Community Colleges and the largest provider of adult basic education in the state of Arizona.

Spring Break Hours & Closures March 11-16

The Maricopa Community Colleges and most Rio Salado services will be closed for Spring Break, Thursday - Friday, March 14 - 15.

Rio Salado Testing Centers at Northern and the Tempe headquarters are among the exceptions and will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday - Friday, March 14 - 15.

Services normally available 24/7 such as our Technology Support Helpdesk phone service and Ask a Librarian will remain available.

Visit this web page for the latest updates about college closures.

Please also take note that some Rio Salado departments at the Tempe headquarters will have special office hours preceding the break, Monday - Wednesday, March 11-13.

• Admissions, Records and Registration: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Advisement: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Bookstore: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Cashier's Office: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Computer Lab: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Financial Aid: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Library: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Technology Support Helpdesk: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Tutoring: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 16 Services Available:

• Testing Centers at Northern, the Communiversity at Queen Creek, Life Long Learning Center in Surprise and our Tempe headquarters will be open for regular business hours.
• The Tempe Computer Lab will be open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• The Tempe Tutoring Center will be open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• The Northern Computer Lab will be open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We hope you'll take this time to relax and rejuvenate Rio Waves!

Getting to Know MCCCD Board President Thor

This Ahwatukee Foothills News feature profiles our newly elected Maricopa Community Colleges District Governing Board President Linda Thor, who also served as Rio Salado College's president for nearly 20 years!

As you will see, she has dedicated most of her life to championing higher learning and the advancement of community colleges.

We truly admire Dr. Thor’s service to the Maricopa Community Colleges, her advocacy for community colleges and leadership through the years.  You are an extraordinary role model.

We encourage you to learn about the significant contributions Dr. Thor has made to our school and higher learning during Women's History Month 2019.

Rio Dual Grad Accepted to Harvard!

Lennon Audrain photo courtesy of Brophy College Prep

Start Here-- Go There!  Congratulations to Rio Grad Lennon Audrain for another outstanding achievement-- acceptance into Harvard's Graduate School of Education!

Audrain, who is 19-years-old, graduated from Rio Salado and Brophy College Preparatory in 2017 as a dual enrollment student and completed his undergraduate work at Arizona State University. He is now teaching with Mesa Public Schools.

Learn more about Audrain in these RioNews features.

Visit these web pages for more information about our Dual Enrollment, Teacher Education and University Transfer programs!

• www.riosalado.edu/dual
• www.riosalado.edu/programs/education
• www.riosalado.edu/advisement/university-transfer

Cox Restored Access to RioLearn & Website

We are happy to report that Cox has fixed networking issues that were causing connection problems to RioLearn, www.riolearn.org and our website, www.riosalado.edu. 

All students should now have access to both. 

Thank you for your understanding.

Still having technical problems? Reach out to our Technology HelpDesk, 24/7 by calling 480-517-8600, 800-729-1197 or submitting an online ticket via www.riosalado.edu/help/tech.

MCCCD Summer & Fall Priority Registration

Time to register for summer and fall classes with the Maricopa Community Colleges!

🗓️ Priority Registration for current students begins March 4
🗓️ Open Registration begins March 18

New to college and eager to get started now? Take advantage of our 45+ Monday starts. Explore your online class options now: www.riosalado.edu/Schedule.

With 600+ online classes, flexible Monday start dates and credits that easily transfer-- Rio Salado is a convenient and affordable option. Make it happen now for summer and fall 2019!

Rio Salado provides distance-education options to students in all 50 states as a proud member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). 

Learn more.

Cox RioLearn & Website Access Issues

Cox residential customers may have problems accessing RioLearn and our website. We are working with Cox to resolve this issue.

We will keep you posted on our progress. Thank you for your patience.