About the Consortium
We are a group of teachers from Nebraska community colleges who invite other developmental English and math faculty and instructional support staff to build this state-wide community that shares resources and energizes one another. Please explore the website & attend the conference. To contribute a resource or idea, email us: staff@nebraskadeved.org.
From Our Blog
Correcting the Curmudgeon in My Course Information Document
Brenda Jo Sanchez With some diligence and prodding, I went from an instructor who came off as being a curmudgeon, to a much more friendly and inviting instructor. One that you might enjoy a class with and learn something. Beginning two years ago, I worked with a group of colleagues to learn more…
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The Work of Teaching Now Deserves Celebration
Photo credit: Kevin Abourezk Phip Ross It’s graduation time for many students. Not for most, of course. Many are turning full attention to making money between terms. Or taking stock of where they are and what they will have to do next. Or questioning themselves. I haven’t been to many SCC graduations, but I…
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Without Change, Education is History Repeating
Phip Ross Her father was dying of cancer spring semester. She took him to many chemo appointments. He died in March. Her brother killed himself at home over the recent winter break. She has failed a number of courses, passed a couple, the last year and a half. She works part-time in a fast-food restaurant.…
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