After completing my general education course work at Mt. SAC, I transferred to Cal Poly Pomona where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics in 1987. I went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Cal State Fullerton in 1992.
I began my career by teaching part-time at Cal Poly Pomona and Mt. SAC from 1987-1992.
In 1992, I was hired as a full-time professor at Mt. SAC. While working on my undergraduate
degree, I was a grader, a tutor, and math secretary at Cal Poly. My first experience
teaching math was in the 1987 Summer Bridge Program at Cal Poly where I taught an
all-female class of first-generation college students. From there, I went on to become
a Teaching Assistant and adjunct professor. I have always enjoyed math and am so
glad I chose this career. I look forward to meeting a new group of students each
semester who all come to class with their unique backgrounds. To watch students mature
mathematically from where they start the course to where they finish is incredibly
rewarding.
I was the Department Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department from
1997-2008, but my love for teaching has taken me back into the classroom.
I am so excited that you have decided to take Survey of College Mathematics with Support or College Algebra ! Your success is important to me, so to help prepare you for the next part of your educational journey, I would like to share some information with you about my courses and classroom environments.
Click on one of my classes below to explore the structure and goals of each class.
I would also like to take a moment to acknowledge that Mt. SAC is geographically situated
on the traditional lands of the native, indigenous peoples whose land was taken from
them. I ask you to join me in acknowledging their community, their elders both past
and present, as well as future generations. May we strive to honor the land and the
people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.
Please make sure to log in to your Canvas courses daily to keep up with all announcements,
materials, and due dates. Canvas can be accessed through your Mt. SAC portal or at
https://mtsac.instructure.com.
My office hours will be held on campus and via Zoom sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I look forward to being your professor this semester. Watch
for the release of our Canvas shell the week before the semester starts. Feel free
to e-mail me if you have any questions.
The Math and Computer Science Department is committed to helping our students achieve their math educational goals. We want you to succeed and excel in transfer-level mathematics. We recognize your potential and are here to support you! Whether you are here to obtain a degree, complete transfer requirements, or simply expand your knowledge, we will strive to provide resources that you may need along your journey. Explore the resources below for more information on how our campus can help you achieve your educational goals.
** This information is subject to change, before the start of the term. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Current Class Schedule:
| Name | Course ID | Title | CRN | Units | Days | Start Date | End Date | Start Time | End Time | Building / Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Course ID | Title | CRN | Units | Days | Start Date | End Date | Start Time | End Time | Building / Room |
| Rivers, Deborah | MATH 100 | Survey of College Mathematics | 40725 | 3 | TR | 02/24/2025 | 06/15/2025 | 09:45AM | 11:10AM | 61 3414 |
| Rivers, Deborah | MATH 100 | Survey of College Mathematics | 40733 | 3 | TR | 02/24/2025 | 06/15/2025 | 04:45PM | 06:10PM | ONLINE SYNCH |
| Rivers, Deborah | MATH 10A | Support for Survey of Math | 40737 | 2 | TR | 02/24/2025 | 06/08/2025 | 08:30AM | 09:35AM | 61 3414 |
| Rivers, Deborah | MATH 10A | Support for Survey of Math | 40742 | 2 | TR | 02/24/2025 | 06/08/2025 | 06:20PM | 07:25PM | ONLINE SYNCH |
| Rivers, Deborah | MATH 130 | College Algebra | 41125 | 4 | TR | 02/24/2025 | 06/15/2025 | 12:00PM | 02:05PM | 61 3414 |
