Our Mission
South Central College provides an accessible and inclusive learning environment that
cultivates student success and advances regional economic development.
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We are thrilled to announce that Brent Rossow (he/him) will be joining the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence as our new Instructional Technology Specialist. Brent’s first day on the North Mankato campus is today, October 11. Brent will serve as our D2L Brightspace site administrator, provide supports for teaching and learning technologies, provide leadership for online quality assurance efforts, and be an important faculty partner to ensure equitable, inclusive, accessible online structure and content for SCC students. Prior to joining SCC, Brent worked for 10+ years as a Business Data Analyst at FPX where he implemented, managed, and trained others on complex projects. Brent’s roots are in public education, including roles as a high school science teacher, district technology coordinator, and Educational Technology Specialist. More recently, Brent taught courses using D2L Brightspace as an adjunct faculty member at MSU, Mankato. Please welcome Brent Rossow to SCC!
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Every other Monday starting on October 11, at 3 p.m., the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Department will conduct workshops to assist faculty and staff with their understanding of equity. These sessions will be interactive and informative. Come with questions and an open mind. These sessions will also take place in person, as well as virtually. North Mankato: D110. Faribault: C23 ITV Classroom. For any additional details, please contact John Harper.
October 11: Equity vs. Equality
October 25: Deficient Minded Language
November 8: Implicit Bias
November 22: Color Consciousness
December 6: Course Scheduling
Meeting ID: 978 5198 2531
Passcode: Equity
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Presidential Forum October 18
at Noon
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A Presidential Forum will be held at noon on Monday, October 18 via Zoom. The password is GOSCC. In addition to welcoming new colleagues and celebrating milestone anniversaries, we will hear about Guided Learning Pathways and the Combined Charities Campaign. See the full agenda here. If you cannot join us, the video of the forum will be posted on the Office of the President SharePoint site by September 21.
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2021 VIRTUAL CTE Works! SUMMIT |
The annual CTE Works! professional development conference, is recognizing “The New Normal: Different Ways of Working & Learning in CTE.”
This year's keynote presenter is Kevin Flemming, who will speak about “(Re)Defining the Goal: The True Path to Career Readiness in "the 21st Century.”
Contact Laura Attenberger if you are interested in registering for this event. Perkins funding is available to cover the cost of registration.
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Guided Learning Pathways: Exploring the BILT Model
Colleagues,
I am very excited to be working with the Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD) to further our Guided Learning Pathways efforts in the Career and Technical Education fields. Dr. Fager and I recently met with CORD leaders to plan activities that will begin this month and run through March 2022 for our CTE programs based on their Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model. This work will result in the development of career pathways for each CTE program.
While still in the planning stages, a three-hour workshop for CTE faculty is being prepared that will allow participants to gather essential information and then breakout by department or program. CORD will also provide a template customized for SCC that will assist faculty in developing a map for each program area. This map will allow current and potential students to visually see their journey to opportunities in a given field.
While this work focuses on CTE programs, the entire college will be involved with the work of Guided Learning Pathways. To learn more about this important work, plan to attend the October 18 Presidential Forum, where Dr. Fager will present the basics and next steps. Our goal is to have this work completed by the end of the academic year to start to implement in the fall.
Appreciatively,
Dr. Annette Parker
President
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Send Your Students to the SCC Global Conference |
Don't forget to send your students to the SCC Global Conference on October 14 and 15.
THERE WILL BE A VIRTUAL SIGN IN FOR EACH SESSION TO KEEP TRACK OF STUDENTS YOU SEND.
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The cafe is open daily for lunch from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Menu is limited, but culinary entrees and desserts will be available daily.
Cafe entree menu:
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Monday, October 11: Cheesy Smoked Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
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• Tuesday, October 12: Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Coleslaw
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• Wednesday, October 13: Pineapple Fried Rice with egg roll
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• Thursday, October 14: Mushroom/Swiss Burger
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• Friday, October 15: Baked Spaghetti
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Campus stores hours week of October 11 – 15:
FB: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – Noon
Closed Friday's
NM: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*Hours subject to change based on staffing levels.
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Combined Charities – Second Week of Campaign |
The Combined Charities campaign is in full swing with Tuesday/Thursday lunch and learns about the federation charities. To find out more, including how you can participate and benefit your favorite charity with easy payroll deductions, visit the Combined Charities site.
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Spring Textbook Requests Due! |
Spring textbook request forms have been emailed to faculty and can be accessed here. Please get your information in as soon as possible. SCC could potentially run into delays on getting course materials in stock due to warehouse material shortages, staffing shortages, shipping delays, and the upcoming Holiday season.
The sooner we get orders placed the better. If you have questions, please reach out to Katie Hewitt in the bookstore. Thank you!
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Back by popular demand! Join us over Zoom for bi-monthly storytelling sessions. Enjoy your lunch as you listen to the adventures and lessons learned from global travelers. Until you can take your next adventure, travel vicariously through members of the South Central College community. Storytellers TBA.
Join us from Noon – 1 p.m. on:
September 22, October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, and December 1
Did you attend sessions last spring? Take the trivia quiz to determine how well you listened and learned! PRIZE for the first highest score submitted! One entry per person!
Are you interested in sharing your global story with others? Contact Tracy Murphy for available days/times!
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The Safety and Security Department will perform an Emergency Evacuation Drill on Tuesday, October 12 at 1 p.m. Please review and refresh yourself with the Emergency Response Procedures.
If you have any question or feedback, please send them to the Safety and Security Program Manager Aronn Oakland.
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Reporting a Safety or Health Hazard Concern |
There has been an uptick in recent weeks of reported mask policy violations for both campuses. To ensure theses concerns are being tracked and followed up on, please fill out a "Safety or Health Hazard Concern" form, found on the Campus Safety website. You can also use this form to report any other Safety or Health Concerns.
If you have any questions, please email Safety and Security Program Manager Aronn Oakland
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Faculty Development Highlights This Week |
Information and registration links for all of the trainings are available on the Faculty Development Calendar on the CTLE website or the CTLE SharePoint.
Virtual Trainings this Week
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CTLE Assessment Open Office Hours October 12, 3 – 4 p.m.
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Universal Design for Learning: Quick Tips to Enhance Learning Experiences October 12, 10 – 11 a.m.
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OER Community Conversations October 13, 3 –4 p.m.
Upcoming Opportunities
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Free Professional Development Conference for SCC Faculty & Staff |
South Central College has purchased an institutional registration for NISOD’s Fall Virtual Conference to be held October 20-22. SCC staff and faculty can register at no cost. You'll find great sessions in 3 tracks: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Justice; Online, Face-to-Face, and Hybrid Teaching and Learning; and Student Services, Support, and Success.
Registering for the conference will allow you to engage in 70 live sessions, three general sessions, access a series of pre-recorded sessions, and provide opportunities to connect with colleagues throughout the event. In addition, you will have access for 12 months to watch recorded sessions you may have missed during the live event.
All you need to do to participate is register here by October 19 using your college email address.
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Faculty Workshops for Global Education |
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Assessment Highlight – Authentic Assessment |
The word assessment comes from a Latin word that means simply,‘to sit beside,’. Finding new ways to sit beside, and to get a clear view of student learning is imperative, especially during distance learning. Authentic Assessment involves the measurement of real life tasks that students need to be successful in the real-world, and in their disciplines. By utilizing authentic assessment techniques, students are given the opportunity to use high-level thinking to show what they know, and faculty to partner with students to move forward in their learning. Here are several powerful resources:
Definition, Research Articles, Framework, Rubric, Videos
Technique Videos paired with PDF Instructors Guides
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Course Accessibility: Turn on the Captions |
Do you think your students do not watch videos with closed captions? Consider this:
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54% of all people use captions at least sometimes
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80% of people who use captions are not deaf or hard of hearing
Enabling captions is an easy, proven way to increase student’s comprehension. Captions benefit non-native English speakers, multi-taskers, and those who prefer reading over auditory learning—in addition to students that are deaf or hard of hearing.
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