Recorded Events for Faculty
Closed captioning your video content helps everyone, and is especially essential to deaf and hard of hearing students. In this hands-on session, learn how to use Echo360 in D2L to automatically generate high-quality video transcripts and captions for your students. Facilitated by Kristin Elliott and Delaney Hood from Disability Services.
Part of the “9 in 9: Universal Design for Learning Free Webinar Series” from UDL Goodwin University.
Part of the “9 in 9: Universal Design for Learning Free Webinar Series” from UDL Goodwin University.
NAPE is the nation's leading professional alliance for access, equity, and diversity in education, training, and careers (from the NAPE website). The following three presentations are from NAPE's Spring 2020 Series.
Through real-life scenarios and discussion, discover ways to support your students who have conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, and PTSD. Facilitated by Kristin Elliott and Delaney Hood from Disability Services.
What do you say (and not say) to a student suffering from depression? Where can you direct them for immediate help? What if they express intentions of suicide or other self-harm? Explore these questions and more with an experienced mental health professional and colleague, nursing instructor Cindy Prendergast, 2/21/24
This session will introduce you to several tried and proven methods for assessing how your students, clients, and or, colleagues feel about whether they are just fitting in or belonging in your environment. Presented by Dr. J.Q. Adams, who developed and taught three editions of the PBS course Dealing with Diversity, a course taught at over 150 colleges and universities across the United States (from author website)
Join Jennifer Jossendal as she shares the benefits of using diverse scholars in history courses. Her experience provides an opportunity for others to learn how to diversity the content of the courses taught throughout the college. Co-hosted by Associate Dean Pernevlon Ellis on April 21, 2023.
Wed. September 4, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
How can you help an anxious student? Nursing professor Cindy Prendergast will guide you through some role playing scenarios and give you tips on supporting your students who struggle with anxiety.
Thursday, September 12, 3:30 -4:30 pm
This presentation will include a variety of information about how mental health concerns manifest, how to best support someone going through mental health concerns, and specific barriers the Latino/a/x population faces in higher education. It will also include valuable resources in the community and in surrounding areas to help support those experiencing mental health concerns. Speaker Bio: Alma Lazaro is a bilingual limited license social worker under supervision towards her full clinical license. Alma is working towards specializing in treating generalized anxiety disorder (worry), health anxiety, trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, and caregiver support. Alma works with adolescents and adults. She provides telehealth and in-person counseling at Oak Heart Center for Counseling at the Sycamore, IL location.
Wed. October 23, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
In this session Deyci Ramirez will share practical strategies and insights on creating supportive and inclusive spaces for Latino/a/x students. Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, she will explore the unique challenges faced by this growing population and discuss how faculty can effectively engage and empower students. This session aims to equip educators with tools to enhance their cultural competence and create a more inclusive learning environment.
Speaker Bio: Deyci Ramirez is a dedicated educator and advocate for equity in higher education. She holds a Master of Science in Education in Counseling, Adult and Higher Education from Northern Illinois University (NIU) and is completing her PhD in Educational Administration and Foundations with an emphasis on Leadership, Equity, and Inquiry at Illinois State University (ISU). As the current Bilingual/Bicultural Counselor for the CHANCE program at NIU, Deyci supports diverse student populations, particularly Latino/a/x students. With extensive experience in student affairs, she also serves as President of the Board of Education for District 428 in DeKalb, IL, and teaches courses on social justice and leadership.
