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• OCT. 1 - OCT. 14, 2014 • VOL. 31, NO. 3 • FAIRFIELD, CA • www.solanotempest.net •
Rischa Slade, director of student life, poses for a portrait outside the 1400 building.
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Rischa Slade brings insight and experience to her new job as ASSC adviser Deborah Graham Staff Writer dgraham@solanotempest.net
When you walk into her office you are greeted with a warm smile and a ready ear. This is part of the “open door” policy that new director of Student Life Services and Associated Students Solano College adviser, Rischa Slade wants the Solano College community to know. “This is by no means a 40-hour-a-week job,” Slade said. “This job involves more than doing ASSC work and student leadership. I am here 24 hours to serve and provide all the assistance I can,” Slade said. Slade, an El Cerrito native, graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and
later earned a juris doctorate from Hastings College of Law in San Francisco. Slade has worn many hats in her life, including administrative assistant to the Umoja program last year. She also works tirelessly giving back to the community. She comes from a varied background in community services, which includes her involvement with the Vacaville City Council and her association with Child Haven, Opportunity House, and Heather House. Dena Hudson, the administrative assistant in the student life office, said that despite Slade’s busy schedule Slade always finds time to assist her with any problems that may arise in the office. “Rischa has really brought her expertise and experience to student services,” Hudson said. “If there is anything I need
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she is always willing to help, no matter how busy she is. She is the go-to person,” Hudson said. Shantai Thames-Russell, a student worker for the student life office, concurs. She sees how tirelessly Slade works to ensure every student’s needs are met. “Dr. Slade gives above and beyond for the students. Sometimes students will come in just to vent and she is always there to listen,” Thames-Russell said. Slade, whose days are filled with conferences and meetings, grabs her purse and says, “No matter how stressful certain days are, I wouldn’t trade any of these positions in for the world.” “I have a drive to never give up and loyalty to anything I do,” Slade said.
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