Tag: Education
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Standardized testing discourages students, limits positive performances
by Cassandra Campos I believe that our education system is at an all-time low. Standardized tests now define you as a student. I completely disagree with this, given that we all do not learn the same thing. I also believe that a lot of the material we learn is pointless. One of the main things…
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Struggle with dyslexia adds to difficulty of education
by Debra Montandon Struggle with dyslexia adds to difficulty of education It is not easy to open up about one’s weakness. But throughout my life, I struggled academically. Many of my instructors through the years may not have come right out and said I was dumb, but they treated me in a way that…
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Fitzgerald named dean of dual enrollment, distance education
Ryan Fitzgerald is helping thousands of high school students in his new role. Fitzgerald recently was announced as the new Dean of Dual Enrollment and Distance Education, adding to his previous responsibilities. Fitzgerald got his bachelor’s degree in Government from Stephen F. Austin University, while double minoring in International Studies and Anthropology, in 2011. In…
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Alexander named new executive director of Lubbock Center
Benjamin Alexander says his vision for South Plains College is to see students become successful and to share his love for education with others. At the beginning of the 2018 fall semester, he was appointed as the new Executive Director at the Lubbock Center. By offering new opportunities, Alexander helps students have a positive outlook…
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Gerstenbergers honored at hall dedication ceremony
After 60 years of dedicating their lives to South Plains College, Earl and June Gerstenberger recently were honored with the dedication of Gerstenberger Hall. The South Plains College Board of Regents and administration hosted the dedication ceremony on Sept. 7. More than 175 members of the Levelland community, along with friends and family of the…
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Regents discuss fall enrollment, coding acadamy
Enrollment, a new coding academy, and an update on bringing the CDL truck driving program back were among the topics discussed during the September meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Stan DeMerritt, vice president of student affairs, presented the Fall 2018 enrollment. The total unduplicated headcount is at 9,300, 28 students…
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Professor applies unique method of helping students toward independence
It’s hard to miss an instructor wearing a kilt on the first day of class. Brant Farrar, associate professor of Sociology at South Plains College, attended Wellman High School, before coming to Levelland to attend SPC. He later dropped out, but “came back with a vengeance,” according to Farrar. After his time at SPC, he…
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NFL player determined to grow education opportunities in hometown
Chris Long of the Philadelphia Eagles is donating the rest of his year’s salary in effort to increase educational equality.
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Segregation of genders could benefit education
by CHANISE RAY//Staff Writer Boys are toxic to my learning environment. A topic no one really thinks about, but based on research is one worth discussing. Same sex classrooms could be beneficial to the learning process of a specific gender. Just like most instances woman, and men are different and should be treated as so. Think…