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VALUES FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
“Learning comes rst at Southwestern Community College. Our long history of success is based on our students’ engagement
in activities that lead to learning and success in college. Those activities include active and collaborative learning, the effort students put into their classes, the level of challenge of the aca- demic work, the interactions between students and instructors, and the support we provide for learners. The quality of those experiences re ects the dedication of our faculty and staff to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.
You will nd a unique connection between instructors and students at SCC; they care about your success. So it comes as no surprise that our instructors have described what they value in excellent teaching. These values underscore our commitment to students and serve as reminders of what you can expect in your classes at SCC.”
Thom Brooks SCC Executive Vice President for Instruction and Student Services
Values for Teaching Excellence
• Inspires students to become independent learners
• Promotes the development of critical-thinking skills
• Respects each student as an individual
• Fosters a sense of cooperation and community in and out of the classroom
• Recognizes the use of technology to enhance the teaching-learning process
• Engages students in learning for practical use and personal growth
• Provides an innovative and accessible educational experience
• Demonstrates an excitement about teaching and learning
• Maintains high standards in a caring, supportive environment
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his in uence stops.”
Henry Brooks Adams
2019-20 Catalog