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Discussions in classes are a great way to spark interest in a topic, assess student learning, and build a positive classroom atmosphere. They can also help improve critical thinking and explore...

SCTCC’s CTL will launch its Spring Semester Book Clubs this week and in preparation, we are discussing the benefits of participating in professional learning book clubs in this week’s blog! We have...

By Dr. Annesa Cheek, Former SCTCC President As a child, I loved the month of January. Fresh off the bounty and rest of the holiday season, I was ready to return to campus to see friends and share...

As SCTCC shifts to virtual learning for a 2 week period, instructors are once again put in the sometimes tricky position of providing high quality learning opportunities and engagement for students in...

By Njeri Clement Director of Cultural Fluency, Equity and Inclusion Global poverty had been decreasing before COVID-19, but the pandemic interrupted this trend by disproportionately harming...

Have you ever thought about coaching sports? If you like the idea of working closely with athletes or in the athletic field, being a coach may be the right fit for you. As a middle school, high school...

Here are some tips that can help balance being productive and managing stress in healthy and effective ways. Take Care of Yourself Taking care of your basic needs is essential to function as your...

We are always working to add more good books to the collection in the library – books that will connect with people across our community. We are always looking for more fiction and nonfiction books...

SCTCC students from the Leadership Club had the opportunity to support the St. Cloud community by collecting personal care items and cash contributions on campus Dec. 6-10. The club members dropped...

On Dec. 3, a Paynesville resident contacted the SCTCC Foundation seeking to honor service members working locally in health care due to the heightened pandemic need. She was deeply moved by the...

Are you ready for finals week? We've put together some tips to make the end of the semester easier, courtesy of the SCTCC Success Skills Team. Take a look! Math Testing Tips Use practice tests, review...

Environmental Science students CJ Berger and Gracie Wilhelm are getting experience with DNA samples that will be published in a peer review journal to help determine how human activities are impacting...

SCTCC welcomed Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard’s Task Force COVID to take certified nursing assistant (CNA) training organized by SCTCC Customized Training. The training started November 27...

SCTCC’s new Multicultural Center is now open! On Wednesday, Nov. 10, the grand opening took place in its new location, Northway Building room 1-313, with Pres. Cheek, students, and the mayor of St...

Congratulations to the Cyclones Volleyball team on a #3 Seed in the 2021 NJCAA Region XIII A Volleyball Tournament! The tournament will be held at M-State Fergus Falls on Friday, October 29th and...

Whether you are an instructor working on writing up material for yourself, or a student strengthen their writing skills – it’s tough. Facing that blank page, and coming up with the words and ideas you...

Many people are nervous about speaking in front of groups. Everyone can get better at this! Some people are born feeling at ease in a group; some are born shaking in their boots at the idea of public...

The childcare industry in Central Minnesota is in a supply crisis, but a program between SCTCC, the United Way of Central MN, and the Initiative Foundation is hoping to close the gaps between the...

Congratulations to all SCTCC honor students! Students earning a 4.0 GPA were named to the President's List; students earning a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA were named to the Dean's List. Don't see your name...

When Karen Reker set up a scholarship in her late husband’s name, she didn’t know that the first recipient of the scholarship would share several commonalities with him, even right down to names. This...

Teaching is tough for everyone. Some days it’s great; some days the tech breaks, the students forget everything in the syllabus, and it’s just all too frustrating. Even in the best of times, we all...

With the return to more in-person classes this fall, we’re all seeing more students face-to-face, observing behaviors and listening to their challenges. The Cyclones CARE team exists to intervene with...

A conversation about Equity and Inclusion with Jen Evens – Cultural Fluency Leadership Council Co-Chair Jen Evens is a biology faculty who also serves as the Cultural Fluency Leadership Council Co...

On Tuesday, Sept. 7, SCTCC was host to several area TRIO programs as they met with Minnesota District 7 Senator, Aric Putnam. Along with SCTCC, Sen. Putnam represents students at Central Lakes College...

How can students find you or get a hold of you? Avery Cook's office is located in the Northway Building of the SCTCC campus in 1-454 near Lot A, Door 4 by the Accuplacer Testing Center. She also can...