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Faculty Spotlight: Automotive Professor Bill Weber
Professional Accomplishments:
- Automotive Service Excellence: fully certified in all eight areas of automotive repair since ASE program began certification in 1973
- Certified Vehicle Electronics Technician
- General Motors Master Technician
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handling Certified
- Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Certification, Advanced Level Specialist
- Automotive Skills Enhancement Repair Training Certified
- First Pontiac Technician in the United States to receive General Motor's Master Technician Award 10 years in a row
Quick Facts:
- 2006 Centex Construction Company, Inc. Endowed Teaching Chair Recipient
- Professor at SCC since 1998
- U.S. Navy: Vietnam War Veteran
Why do you enjoy teaching at SCC?
There is great administrative support starting at the top with President Dr. E. Ann McGee all the way to the Department chairperson. Just as each faculty member wants every student to succeed, the administration wants each professor to succeed.
What is your personal educational philosophy?
My philosophy of teaching is simple: it's all about the student. Each of my students deserves a well-planned and executed lesson every day of class and I incorporate humor and enthusiasm to help motivate students.
What would most people be surprised to learn about you?
My teaching day begins at 4 a.m.
What are your hobbies or special interests?
Photography and designing and building training aids.
Why would you recommend SCC to a potential student?
The personal time and attention that students receive at SCC from a caring faculty who want to see students reach their full potential.
