Teaching Center
The Nashville State Community College Teaching Center supports all faculty in pursuit of instructional excellence. With a focus on enriching student learning experiences, The Teaching Center creates and curates training opportunities, promotes professional development opportunities, and shares information that positively impacts the classroom.
Nashville State Community College: Upcoming Events & News
đź“… Event Calendar: Fall 2026
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Tues, Aug 4 |
2:00-3:00pm |
Mastering D2L Basics |
Presentation |
Passcode: Fall2026
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This beginner-friendly session is designed to get you up to speed quickly on your essential daily teaching tools. You will look at your course through your students' eyes, learn how to post News announcements, and create discussions or assignments that sync perfectly with your Gradebook. We will also cover the exact steps for tracking attendance and grading efficiently so you can focus on what you do best—teaching. Presenter: Hannah Hurdle, Instructional Designer in the Office of Online Learning |
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Thurs, Aug 13 |
1:00pm |
ACUE Pinning Ceremony |
Ceremony |
Nashville State Community College White Bridge Campus H-202 |
Celebrate the accomplishment of Nashville State faculty who earned a nationally recognized teaching credential through the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) |
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Fri, Aug 14 |
10:00am-2:50pm |
Fall 2026 Faculty Return Conference |
Conference |
See Conference Program for session links. |
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Tues, Aug 18 |
8:30am-2:50pm |
Fall 2026 Faculty Return Conference
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Conference
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See Conference Program for session links.
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Tues, Aug 18 |
6-7:15pm |
Post-Conference Session: NSCC1010 Training |
Experience-based presentation |
Session Passcode: Fall2026
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This is one of two options for the required NSCC 1010 Instructor Training. NSCC 1010 Instructors are required to attend a training, and all interested faculty and staff are welcome to attend. First, I will offer playful strategies to make this short high impact practice engaging in-person and virtually while completing key required activities. Second, I will share updates on instruction and assessment of the Academic Plan as our college website, OER, Degree Works, and degrees evolve. Learning Objective 1: Recognize playful NSCC 1010 classroom teaching strategies that will engage your students Learning Objective 2: Identify changes to the Academic Plan instruction and assessment. Presenter: Jessica Rabb, Professor of Biology & Teaching Center Faculty Fellow
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Wed, Aug 19 |
8:30am-2:55pm |
Fall 2026 Faculty Return Conference
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Conference
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See Conference Program for session links.
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Thurs, Aug 20 |
8:30am-12:50pm |
Fall 2026 Faculty Return Conference
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Conference
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See Conference Program for session links.
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Fri, Aug 21 |
9:00am-12:50pm |
Fall 2026 Faculty Return Conference
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Conference
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See Conference Program for session links.
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Fri, Aug 28 |
9:00-9:50am |
Collaborating in the Workplace: A Guide for Building Better Teams Professional Learning Community
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Professional Learning Community (PLC) |
Session Passcode: Fall 2026
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Presenter: Harlan Pease, Associate Professor of Communications and English & Teaching Center Faculty Fellow
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Fri, Sept 4 |
9:00-9:50am |
Collaborating in the Workplace: A Guide for Building Better Teams Professional Learning Community
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Professional Learning Community (PLC)
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Session Passcode: Fall 2026
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Presenter: Harlan Pease, Associate Professor of Communications and English & Teaching Center Faculty Fellow
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Fri, Sept 4 |
10:00-10:50am |
Teachers’ Learning Community: Active Learning |
Teachers' Learning Community (TLC) |
Session Passcode: Fall2026
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Presenter: Harlan Pease, Associate Professor of Communications and English & Teaching Center Faculty Fellow
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Fri, Sept 11 |
9:00-9:50am |
Collaborating in the Workplace: A Guide for Building Better Teams Professional Learning Community
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Professional Learning Community (PLC)
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Session Passcode: Fall 2026
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Presenter: Harlan Pease, Associate Professor of Communications and English & Teaching Center Faculty Fellow
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Fri, Sept 18 |
9:00-9:50am
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Collaborating in the Workplace: A Guide for Building Better Teams Professional Learning Community
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Professional Learning Community (PLC)
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Session Passcode: Fall 2026
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Presenter: Harlan Pease, Associate Professor of Communications and English & Teaching Center Faculty Fellow
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Fri, Sept 25 |
9:00-9:50am |
Rewiring Resilience: Supporting Gen Z Students in the Age of Anxiety |
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
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Session Passcode: Fall2026
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Presenters: Jennifer Goncalves, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education & Teaching Center Fellow and Neely Ann Sheucraft, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
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Fri, Oct 2 |
9:00-9:50am |
Rewiring Resilience: Supporting Gen Z Students in the Age of Anxiety |
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
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Session Passcode: Fall2026
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Presenters: Jennifer Goncalves, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education & Teaching Center Fellow and Neely Ann Sheucraft, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
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Fri, Oct 2 |
10:00-10:50am |
Teachers’ Learning Community: Active Learning
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Teachers' Learning Community (TLC)
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Session Passcode: Fall2026
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Presenter: Harlan Pease, Associate Professor of Communications and English & Teaching Center Faculty Fellow
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📢 Important Action Items & Deadlines
đź“° News & Resources
Welcome 2026-2028 Faculty Fellows!
The Teaching Center would like to announce that Yvonne Simmerman, Jennifer Goncalves, and Maayan Ornath will be joining as Faculty Fellows for the 2026-2028 cohort. We are delighted to have them join this community of educators who are committed to advancing excellence in teaching, learning, and student success at Nashville State.
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 ACUE Faculty!
By earning this rigorous certification, ACUE faculty have strengthened their teaching practice and advanced the learning and success of countless students in their courses. This milestone exemplifies what it means to be a reflective practitioner—someone who continually seeks to refine their craft and ensures that every student has a meaningful and impactful learning experience.
Thank you to ACUE faculty for your continued commitment and leadership as an educator and for helping to elevate the standard of teaching and learning across Nashville State!
Advanced Certification in Effective Teaching
Kristen Bradley
Michelle Gillis
Mark Helm
Dara Talibah
Certification in Effective Teaching
Audrey Cross
Avan Hamalaw
David Jehle
Allie Ndaira
Shreya Nagar
Alyssa Nunez
James Pegler
John Smith
Kathy Sugg
Ruben Saroukhanian
Thank you, 2024-2026 Faculty Fellows, for Your Dedication to The Teaching Center!
The Teaching Center would like to recognize and thank our Faculty Fellows cycling out of The Teaching Center after Spring 2026 semester.
Thank you to Neely Ann Scheucraft, Kurstin Bush, and Audrey Cross for your service to The Teaching Center and your colleagues at Nashville State!
You have spent significant time and energy helping to shape The Teaching Center in positive ways, making it a collaborative space focused on professional development that enriches student learning experiences. We appreciate your dedication and look forward to continuing to work with you in new ways.
NSCC Faculty & Staff Mini-Grants
- The Faculty & Staff Mini-Grant Program is designed to support innovative, student-centered projects that align with Nashville State Community College’s priorities. Learn more here.
- Contact theteachingcenter@nscc.edu for support in brainstorming ideas for this exciting initiative.
TBR Newsletter
- Check out the TBR’s “Monday Minute” newsletter, published by the Center for Innovation for Teaching and Learning.
- TBR CITL Greenhouse Open Office Hours
2:30pm-4:30pm | Held bi-weekly every other Tuesday starting June 9th
TCAT and Community College faculty can drop in anytime to share best practices and what works in the classroom, bring challenges, get support, and leave with new ideas to try.
The Teaching Center
Program office
Nashville State Community College
Program STAFF
Kimberly Leifker
