Tomorrow at 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, Ben Glenn, the ChalkGuy, will give a livestream presentation and discussion of his story growing up with attention deficit and learning disabilities. Rather than letting this condition hold him back, he has chosen to inspire others through writing, speaking and artwork. If you are unable to attend this event in person, please join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88397847857 virtually.
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Wednesday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.: First speaker in this year’s Inclusivity Series
Please join the campus community in welcoming Ben Glenn, the Chalkguy. Ben is our first speaker in the Inclusivity Speaker series for the 2021-2022 academic year on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Ben will inspire with stories and reflections of his struggles with Attention Deficit throughout his childhood and adult life.
Make plans to view the Chalkguy Nov. 3
The Inclusivity Speaker Series will be hosting a livestream of Ben Glenn, the Chalkguy, on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Ben struggled with attention deficit throughout his formative years. Rather than let it hold him back, he chose to be inspired by his condition. He uses it as a tool for writing, speaking and making videos focused on ADHD and personal development.
Inclusivity Speaker Series presentation Nov. 3
Save the date! Please join us to view a livestream of the first speaker in the Inclusivity Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Since 1995, our speaker, Ben Glenn the Chalkguy, has been using humor to convey the positivity and unique qualities of individuals with learning disabilities and attention deficit. Ben’s personal story and art demonstrations combine into a powerful and entertaining program. He is also the author of “Simply Special: Learning to Love Your ADHD” and is the founder of the Chalkguy Lego Drive.
IDI Grant application opens today
LLCC’s Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion Grant, which began in 2020-21, is once again available! It is an internal opportunity for any LLCC faculty, staff, department, student or student club, and can be used to address a need and/or to promote and celebrate diversity. The IDI Grant application process opens today, and proposals will be accepted through Jan. 31.
There is $3,500 available to be awarded in spring 2022. More information and helpful resources (standards of evaluation, project samples and more) are now available on the Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion Grant SharePoint page (be sure you’re logged in to Office 365 to access).
Have an idea? Don’t hesitate to reach out to kyle.roughan@llcc.edu with any questions.
IDI Grant Project Committee:
Kyle Roughan
Laura Anderson
Michelle Pulce-Flynn
Jamil Steele
Kyla Kruse
Internal Communications Matrix
The Campus Climate Team’s Employee Satisfaction Workgroup encourages you to review the newly created Internal Communications Matrix for employees. This document was developed by the workgroup as a result of the Internal Information Distribution and Consumption Guidelines project. It provides a standardized institutional communication distribution guideline to help with understanding, participation in and effectiveness of internal communication processes.
Update from Campus Climate Team
The Campus Climate Team and its three workgroups (Safety and Inclusivity, Professional Development, Employee Satisfaction) meet regularly to review data, identify needs and develop projects for continuous quality improvement. Over the course of the last academic year, the team and its workgroup have continued to use data (primarily, PACE) to inform decisions as they carried out project work related to:
- Inclusivity Speaker Series – In collaboration with the Workforce Equity Initiative, the Safety and Inclusivity Workgroup hosted a session during spring Professional Development Day on “Engaging With Equity: Identifying and Applying Inclusive Practices in Your Role at LLCC” led by the Office of Community College Research and Leadership.
- Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion (IDI) Grant – The Safety and Inclusivity Workgroup formed an IDI committee to plan, develop and institute a spring 2021, internal grant process to promote diversity and inclusion at LLCC. Two projects were awarded – 1) a book discussion of “Is Everyone Really Equal? An introduction to key concepts in social justice education” for all student success coaches and 2) a targeted recruitment and retention project for Workforce Equity Initiative students.
- Professional Development – Professional development has been incorporated into the performance evaluation process. A tab for professional development opportunities was created in LincIn to help employees more readily identify and share opportunities. Funds were designated for classified and professional employees to use for professional development each fiscal year.
- Internal Information Distribution and Consumption – This Employee Satisfaction project is underway and aims to create a standardized institutional communication distribution guideline to help facilitate greater understanding, participation in and effectiveness of internal communication processes.
To learn more about the team’s scope/purpose and work over the past academic year, please visit the Employee Portal, click on Quality Council (located on the left-hand side under Constituencies) and then select Campus Climate Team.
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 no later than Monday, July 5. Or, if you have questions and want to chat, feel free to reach out to Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.
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 no later than Monday, July 5. Or, if you have questions and want to chat, feel free to reach out to Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.
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.