Speaking of SAC

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, talks with Hot Mustard about cellphones in the classroom. NEISD and Alamo Heights ISD recently announced they are going to allow students to use their cellphones in between classes and during lunch. Both districts consider those times not part of “school days”. SAC observes Patriot Day on Thursday, September 11th on the SAC Mall. The First Respon...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, talks with Hot Mustard about the recent swearing-in ceremony with the Student Government Association. The SAC SGA is holding a Blood Drive on Tuesday September 9, 2025 in the Loftin Student Center. Weeks of Welcome is still going on in the SAC mall area and in Loftin. Students can make the most of their time on campus by joining one of the many c...

Speaking of SAC is back on KSYM, with Dr. Francisco Solis, the 14th President of San Antonio College. Dr. Solis and Hot Mustard talk about the SAC Centennial and the Founder’s Day Celebration on Saturday, September 20th. SAC also welcomed the new Vice President for Student Success, Dr. Gourjoine Wade. Previously, he served as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Texas Lutheran University. He’...

Last episode of the Spring 2025 Semester! Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about the past year. SAC earned the prestigious Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification while achieving record breaking enrollment. While many schools across the nation have seen a drop in enrollment. SAC and the Alamo Colleges are bucking the trend as more stu...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about the Alamo Colleges District winning the 2024 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. It is the nation’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence. This is the second time the Alamo Colleges District has received this award since 2018. We were first honored back in 2018. The Alamo Colleges District...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about managing schoolwork while enjoying Fiesta. San Antonio College is hosting two longstanding official Fiesta Events: the Multicultural Conference and Fredstock. Both taking place next week! Dr. Erik Hillskemper, Department chair of English, speech, humanities, and education, talks about the 28th Annual Multicult...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about events around campus. Hot Mustard gives an update on the KSYM Pledge Drive, KSYM managed to raise over $25,000 that goes toward licensing and equipment costs. The SAC Mortuary begins holding monthly dinners with the funeral director. The Dinner with the Funeral Director series provides the opportunity for the...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about San Antonio’s Election. The SAC Student Government Association hosts a forum for District 1 candidates. In May SAC will hold a forum for the Mayoral runoff election. The May election will also include a bond proposal from the Alamo Colleges District. The Board of Trustees has proposed a $987 million bond to ac...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about William R. Sinkin Eco Centro. Named after William R. Sinkin, a long-time San Antonio community leader, who was a champion for many causes, including renewable energy. Eco Centro is a community and environmental sustainability center at San Antonio College that provides information and resources to positively a...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about SAC’s Strategic Plan. Every three years, SAC brings together our key stakeholders to identify and anticipate the changes needed to guide the college in the future. SAC hosts a visioning session just for students from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27 in VAC 120 with another online session for faculty...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about SAC’s Veterans Affairs Program. SAC has about 2,200 students who are either veterans or military connected, making up about 13% of SAC's student population. SAC’s Veterans Affairs Office has been recognized for four years in a row with the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award. This is the highes...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about Fredstock. Fredstock is moving closer to the middle of the SAC campus on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Fredstock is a music festival put on by students of the Music Business program at San Antonio College. Dr. Solis talks about the planning process for SAC’s Centennial celebration. He also gives a brief history of SA...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about the transfer fair. Students can stop by and meet with representatives from local and area universities and start planning for their next academic choice. Colleges love our SAC students. They find our students are ready to succeed on their campus. We have heard from college presidents that SAC students do bette...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, talks with Hot Mustard about the recent executive orders and how the district and SAC navigate them. Dr. Solis asks people to be patient as SAC works to understand and comply with federal orders. He also talks about the Texas legislature and the bills they have planned for the current session. SAC celebrates Black History Month with a kic...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College Interim President, welcomes students back for the Spring 2025 semester. Dr. Solis talks with Hot Mustard about enrollment and how San Antonio College is beating the national trend. Students are showing they believe in the value of a SAC education. Students are finishing up certificates and finding jobs in careers that pay good wages. Many of those jobs are...

Dr. Francisco Solis talks with Hot Mustard about the Empowerment Center. The center helps non-traditional students such as first-generation students, student parents, and English language learners, enter college. Dr. Helen Vera, Director of the Empowerment Center, talks about her history with the Empowerment Center and the programs offered. The center first opened in March 1981 as the Women’s Cent...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard countdown to finals week at San Antonio College. They discuss strategies for taking finals. Good luck to all Alamo College students. They also remind students to make sure they are up to date on their tuition plans. Students who are on payment plans approved by SAC’s Business Office should be aware of upcoming payment deadlines. S...

Dr. Stella Lovato, San Antonio College Vice President for College Services, joins the program to talk with Hot Mustard about current Maintenance Tax Note renovation projects on campus. SAC is currently renovating Gonzales Hall, Chance Academic Center, McAllister Fine Arts Center, Nail Technical Center, and McCreless Hall. Jennifer Johnson, Project Manager Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam , talks abou...

Dr. Cassandra Rincones, San Antonio College Vice President for Academic Success, joins the program to talk with Hot Mustard about 8-week courses. SAC aims to offer more 8-week courses across all disciplines. Data shows students have higher success rates in 8-week courses than 16-week courses. Hannah Pierson, Nursing Junior, and David Putman, Computer Engineering Freshman, talk about their experien...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard recap the numbers from early voting. Over 9,500 people voted at the San Antonio College Victory Center during early voting. They talk about the importance of voting and some of the rules at the polls on this election day. SAC hosts an election watch party election night in NACH 218. SAC celebrates First Gen week with numerous even...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard talk about the 10th anniversary of the Scobee Education Center. The Center has engaged and inspired the community, especially students, on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through education on astronomy and space. The Scobee Education Center is made up of several different parts, including the Scobee Planet...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard talk about enrollment. SAC reaches a milestone enrolling more than 20,000 students for the fall 2024 semester. After a fall off for enrollment due to the pandemic, SAC’s numbers reached a record total. Employers and transfer schools know that we are offering a great education and look for our students. SAC offers a new way for stu...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard start the program talking about a recent study on cell phone usage in the classroom. The study, published in Frontiers in Education , found college students that get short phone breaks in class get higher scores on tests and use their phones less during lectures. The study suggests that one minute breaks are the perfect amount of...

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard talk about the various programs for students interested in medical careers. This episode features SAC students Analisa Vasquez, Dental Assisting; Marilyn Garay, Medical Assisting; and Hailey Manka representing the Nursing Program. The students share their why they chose SAC and the importance of helping people. Dental Assisting pr...

This week Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard talk about the First Responders Academy and its programs. This episode features SAC students Marnevil Wilkerson, law enforcement cadet; Emmanuel Solis, fire academy cadet; and Michael Autrey representing the EMS Program. The students share their experiences with the programs and discuss future plans after completion. The...