Skip to main content

Meet Our Faculty: Jason Roberts

Jason Roberts


Associate Professor - School of Humanities
  
What he teaches:
English 0900 Integrated Reading & Writing I
English 0990 Integrated Reading & Writing II
English 1010 Introduction to Writing
English 1120 Introduction to English Grammar
English 2010 Intermediate Writing

Number of years teaching at SLCC:
9 

Undergraduate degree:
History Teaching Major, TESOL Minor—Brigham Young University

Master’s:
Teacher Education: Literacy Emphasis—Brigham Young University


Why working at SLCC matters:
The student body at Salt Lake Community College come from diverse backgrounds. They come from all walks of life and have different beliefs and customs. They have a wide range of talents and abilities as well as challenges. SLCC offers them all a chance to move forward in life. For some it’s an opportunity for a new job, for others it’s a step to a university. Students come to learn skills, learn English and develop their talents. Our students already have so much skill, it is an honor to be able to help them on their paths.

Greatest professional challenge:
One of the greatest challenges for me is collaboration with other teachers. Most teachers, including me, become secluded in our classrooms. I guess I don’t think I have the time or maybe the desire to collaborate fully with other teachers in my department and across the institution. I think though that the more we can work together the better we become as instructors.

Greatest professional accomplishment:
My greatest accomplishments, the things that I feel most proud of, are when I see one of my students who was struggling in my class at graduation. I know that the time, effort and difficulties were all worth it.



Advice for students or others:
My advice to the students is to let your inhibitions go and get involved. In the classroom, raise your hand, answer questions, get the wrong answers, try, fail gloriously and try again. At the school, be involved, join a club, go to a game, go to an activity, be on student council, join a service learning course or do service on your own. The more you do, the more you will find meaning in your education.

Future plans:
I look forward to many more years at SLCC. I hope one day to get a PhD in children’s literacy or adult second language education. I also have a lot of ideas for books I would like to write.

Family:
I am so blessed to have a wonderful wife and eight incredible kids. I could talk about them all day. Truly they are my inspiration and joy in life. I love reading with them, playing outside, enjoying hikes and camping. They are the reason why I work as hard as I do and care as much as I care.

Hobbies:
I enjoy being outside. I love to hike, camp, garden and play Frisbee. I also love reading fiction, writing, dancing, serving and hanging out with my family.



Labels:

Popular posts from this blog

Rev Up Your Future at SLCC Annuals Hop into College

SLCC West Valley Center will be opening its doors on Friday, August 2, from 6-9 pm for their annual lowrider event that celebrates the automotive culture and welcomes current, past, and future Bruins into the SLCC community. This unique event allows lowriders to showcase their vehicles and for spectators to witness the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion that goes into a lowrider car. From the sleek custom paint jobs to the impressive hydraulics showcased at the hop-off, attendees get immersed in the vibrant culture created by SLCC West Valley’s community. Beyond the car show, Hop into College provides prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore SLCC, engage with their future peers, staff and faculty and obtain valuable insight into the degrees and programs offered. Furthermore, the community is provided with countless beneficial resources not only as an SLCC student but as a community member. Whether interested in learning more about the lowrider community o...
Post a Comment
Read more

The Center for Prior Learning Receives an Honorable Mention

Today, SLCC's Credit for Prior Learning department received an Honorable Mention from the  Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL ) and the  Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education  for its intentional approach and for expanding student options to receive credit for prior learning.  Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)  allows students to obtain college credit for knowledge and skills acquired outside of the traditional academic environment. This is exceptionally beneficial for adult learners, who, according to CAEL, have a 17% higher chance of graduating compared to those adults who don’t earn credits through prior learning programs. The CPL department at SLCC was created in 2020 and since then the volume of students served has grown as the department continues to expand. To be eligible for CPL, students must be working towards a degree, certificate, or apprenticeship. Director of Credit for Prior Learning at SLCC, Andrea Tipton, mentioned fee...
Post a Comment
Read more

Board of Higher Ed names Gregory F. Peterson 9th SLCC President

The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Gregory F. Peterson, Ed.D., as the ninth president of Salt Lake Community College today, following an extensive national search. Peterson will assume the position on July 1, 2024, and succeeds Deneece G. Huftalin, who served as president from 2014-2024.   “I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve as Salt Lake Community College’s next president, and I look forward to reinforcing SLCC’s commitment to providing educational pathways for transfer and workforce that improve the lives of every member of our community,” Peterson said. “SLCC has an amazing future ahead, and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of that journey.”   As part of its delegated duties and responsibilities, the SLCC Board of Trustees named an  11-member committee  in December 2023 to conduct a national search for the next president of SLCC. The committee is composed of representatives from the Utah Board of Higher Education and SLCC trustees, facul...
Post a Comment
Read more