Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, talks with Hot Mustard about a recent Gallup Poll that finds the perceived importance of a college education has hit a new low. According to the poll, 35% of Americans believe that a college education is “Very Important,” 40% believe it is “Somewhat Important,” and 24% “Not Too Important.” In 2013, 70% of Americans felt that a college education was “Very Important.”

SAC’s student population has consistently grown for the past five years, since the end of the pandemic. Students find value in earning an associate degree or a certificate. Local employers are also seeking employees with additional education. They are working with SAC to train and educate employees as their fields face dramatic changes.

GALLUP Article:

https://news.gallup.com/poll/695003/perceived-importance-college-hits-new-low.aspx

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 Responders Academy will hold a memorial service at 9 a.m. to remember the first responders that gave their lives during the September 11th tragedy.

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 clubs at the Student Organization showcase.

The First Responders Academy will hold a Patriot Day memorial service Thursday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. in the SAC Mall. The ceremony will be a remembrance of the first responders who gave their lives during the 9-11 tragedy.