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Learning for Life
Todd Williams, a 58-year-old Santa Fe carpenter with an affable
smile and an artsy vibe, said his secret to staying young is by
remaining in school and dreaming of a second career in art.
His carpentry work pays the bills. But he caps off his days at
Santa Fe Community College by studying archival printing and
digital imaging to satisfy his omnivorous passion for art or
specifically what he calls “photo art.”
“There is so much to learn,” he said about staying in school at
his age. “I really would like to go out the door in the morning as
a working artist.”
Williams doesn’t know when or if that will happen, but he’s encouraged by his progress thanks
to the strong support of teachers, fellow students and SFCC’s particular focus on design.
“I am preparing to take my work out in the world, and it’s a result of my learning experience
here,” he said. “In class I am learning to use new tools, as I have mastered tools for carpentry,
but the ends are so different. My new tools are for channeling my personal energy and inquiry.
It’s richer; it’s a world beyond.”
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Who Attends SFCC
IN- PERSON!
Among Santa Fe Community College students who are 50 and older, 67% hold at least a
bachelor’s degree. When we look at the entire SFCC student population, we find 36 percent
hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Among community colleges nationwide, you will find only six percent of the student
population hold a bachelor’s degree.
You’re in Good Company!
Enrollment in New Mexico community colleges grew rapidly between 2000 and 2005, with
17,000 new students choosing to attend a two-year institution in the state. Overall, the
number of students in New Mexico who chose community college for their post-secondary
education rose from about 53 percent to 57 percent.
SFCC is one of eight independent community colleges in New Mexico. There are 10 branch
colleges in the state.
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