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A History of Parkland College
Established in 1966 by the voters of the district, Parkland has evolved, expanded, and improved over the past 40 years.
Presenter: Tom Ramage

 

Adult Education/Literacy Initiatives in Your Community
Millions of Illinois residents lack the literacy skills that they need to obtain good jobs and function well in an increasingly complex society. Parkland College provides free Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, and English as a Second Language classes to area residents in need of literacy services. Explore these programs and how you can help improve literacy levels in your community.
Presenter: Ruth Ann Evans

 

Brave New Worlds – How Technology is Changing Education
Modern technology has dramatically changed the way we learn and teach. What are these technologies and how do they work? What benefit and what harm are coming from their extensive use in the classroom? Learn how educators might adopt and adapt these new technologies to improve learning.
Presenter: Marsh Jones

 

Critical Thinking
Learn more about the development of good thinking skills and habits.
Presenter: Don Nolen

 

Developing the Will to Succeed
This talk focuses on the cognitive and emotional skills needed to succeed in school. Particular emphasis will be given to getting organized, stopping the procrastination habit, and fostering a “whatever it takes” attitude.
Presenter: Julie Weishar

 

Ethics in Business, Home, and Community
Should ethics training be required public school curricula? What happens when high ethical standards are not immediately profitable? Explore the role of ethics and ethics training in America, with emphasis on rationale, uses, and misuses of such training.
Presenter: Stephen Brown

 

History of Community Colleges
Community colleges started as an elitist notion but have evolved to enroll nearly 50 percent of all American undergraduates. How did this happen?
Presenter: Kris Young

 

Race Relations and Minority Retention in Higher Education
What kinds of problems and concerns do minority students face while attending college? Learn about the issues, and what can be done to help minority students succeed.
Presenter: Tom Caulfield

 

Teach X/Y-coordinate Systems with GPS
This talk is designed for educators who would like a new way to teach graphing. It can also be available as a classroom visit with some hands-on scavenger hunting.
Presenter: Sharon Kristovich

 

Teaching in Prison
Presenter: Marva Nelson

 

What’s Going on at Parkland College?
Catch up on current information about programs, course offerings and events at Parkland College.
Presenter: Tom Ramage

 

What Happens to Students After They Transfer from Parkland College?
How well do Parkland College graduates perform when they arrive at a university? Find out in this overview.
Presenter: Tom Ramage

 

What High School Students Should Know Before Choosing a College
There are hundreds of colleges out there. How do you know which one is right for you? Find out what you should know before making this important decision.
Presenter: Rod Lovett

 

What Is a Community College?
Hailed as the most democratic institution of higher education, the American community college has evolved into a place where Calculus III is taught just down the hall from Automotive Brake Systems.
Presenter: Kris Young

 

 

 

 

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