When COVID-19 forced a campus shutdown at Seward County Community College, instructors leaned in to the features of the college’s Learning Management System.
COVID-19 Response
LONG-DISTANCE LENS : SCCC Photography II student documents a quiet New York
Remote Emergency Instruction worked in Qaiyoom Olanlege’s favor. He came to Seward County Community College to play basketball with the nationally-ranked Saints. Along the way, he grew as an artist — despite a pandemic.
May 12, 2020 : COVID-19 update
SCCC to continue emergency remote instruction for summer term LIBERAL, Kan. — Summer classes at Seward County Community College will continue in the emergency remote instruction format, announced dean of arts and sciences Luke Dowell. The college’s academic affairs team… Read More ›
May 5, 2020 : COVID-19 update
SCCC cancels regular Kids College sessions for summer LIBERAL, Kan. — As part of the rhythms of a normal year at Seward County Community College, early spring means choosing a theme for the ever-popular Kids College, which gives children ages first-… Read More ›
May 4, 2020 : COVID-19 update
Gradual reopening orders will not begin at SCCC until mid-late May LIBERAL, Kan. — Seward County Community College campus will take a cautious approach in following state trends to reopen. Following Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s announcement Thursday evening that the “stay… Read More ›
Commencement 2020 : Video Archive with full sound
Archived version of our 2020 Commencement. Congratulations, Saints!
April 19, 2020 : COVID-19 update
SCCC works with KDHE to provide help, support for families LIBERAL, Kan. — Seward County Community College trustees held an unusual Sunday afternoon meeting by phone to discuss a request for help from the State of Kansas to potentially help with COVID-19 responses…. Read More ›
Cafeteria scales back but keeps stranded students well-fed
Maria Sandoval is used to cooking for a crowd. On the average day as Director of Great Western Dining’s cafeteria at Seward County Community College, the trained chef prepares to feed more than 200 people. These days, the number is… Read More ›
Electronic transcripts answer COVID-19 barriers to enrollment
For graduating high school seniors and community college students preparing to transfer to four-year universities, early spring is application season — and applications mean sending official transcripts of academic work. How can students complete these tasks while confined to home? Seward… Read More ›