Get involved with the Inclusivity Speaker Series!

Are you interested in joining the project team for the Inclusivity Speaker Series? The Safety & Inclusivity Workgroup within the Campus Climate Team is looking for individuals who would like to help plan and administer the Inclusivity Speaker Series for the 2021-2022 academic year. Project team members can contribute in a variety of ways, including researching and suggesting topics and speakers, working to secure facilities and refreshments, marketing, scheduling and more!

If you are interested in joining the team, please fill out the Interest Form for Inclusivity Speaker Series Project Team. Or, if you have questions and want to chat, feel free to reach out to Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Microsoft 365 accessibility training available this week

Microsoft 365 accessibility training — to learn more about how people use Microsoft settings and applications to access the information we prepare — is available this week. Objectives include:

  • Learning how to set up and navigate the settings within Windows 10, Office Desktop applications and Teams.
  • Customizing elements of an operating system and Office applications
  • Coming away with the ability to tailor the Windows and Office experience through the understanding of the integrated features for inclusivity
  • Learning how assistive technology can empower how people communicate, learn and experience the world

Microsoft 365 Accessibility: Hearing

June 22, 10 a.m.
https://retailevents.microsoft.com/event/event-details?id=LINCOLN_LAND_COMMUNITY_COLLEGE3303412507715

Learn about specialized features for those who are hard of hearing, have hearing loss or have deafness.

Microsoft 365 Accessibility: Low Vision

June 23, 10 a.m.
https://retailevents.microsoft.com/event/event-details?id=LINCOLN_LAND_COMMUNITY_COLLEGE6232440056382

Learn about accessibility tools and features for people who have low vision.

Microsoft 365 Accessibility: Neurodiversity

June 24, 10 a.m.
https://retailevents.microsoft.com/event/event-details?id=LINCOLN_LAND_COMMUNITY_COLLEGE6244018493471

Innovative tools such as dictation and Windows Hello sign-in can make the digital world more accessible for those who live with dyslexia, seizures, autism or other cognitive differences.

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LLCC Foundation presents at Stand Together Scholarship fundraiser

The LLCC Foundation presented at the Stand Together Scholarship fundraiser on Sunday, June 13 at Southwind Park. Established in 2020, the Stand Together Scholarship is a two-year, $8,000 scholarship and was established by friends who had a passion to make a difference. Michelle Burger, scholarship program and alumni services coordinator, and Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist, attended the event along with Kylana Moore, scholarship recipient. Michelle and Kylana spoke about the impact of the scholarship and how it ties to our LLCC mission. The fundraiser had 40 attendees and helped raise over $4,600 for the Stand Together scholarship fund.

Michelle Burger, Kylana Moore and Kim WilsonKylana Moore next to Stand Together Scholarship sign

In the news

Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, demonstrated preparation of asparagus, snap pea and radish salad on the WICS Sunrise program June 17.

Welcome Dr. Kathy Freeman

Dr. Kathy M. Freeman joined LLCC on May 10 as adult education coordinator. She is a native of Chicago and has served as an educator, license school counselor, case manager and private consultant for Chicago Public Schools. She has also served as an instructor at Elgin Community College, Tolten Adult Education Center and the YMCA of Chicago as well as an academic advisor at Malcom X College in Chicago. Dr. Freeman earned a doctorate degree in adult and higher education from Northern Illinois University. She also holds master’s degrees in educational psychology and school counseling as well as a bachelor’s degree in human services from National Louis University. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her academic achievements and commitment to serve her community.

Dr. Freeman can be reached at kathy.freeman@llcc.edu or 217-786-2875. Welcome!

Kahoot! EDU Summit June 16-17

The Kahoot! EDU Summit, which begins today at 11 a.m., is a free virtual professional development event that shares information and tips on how to prepare a future-proof toolkit for coming back to the classroom. Sessions are designed for teachers of all levels, technology specialists and school leaders. Recordings of the sessions will be available to those who register.

View the schedule.
Register for the Kahoot! EDU Summit 2021.