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INNOVATE IECC 2025 WORKSHOP
Driving Growth and Excellence Together
Event Details
Date: August 13, 2025
Location: ΝψΊμ±¬ΑΟ
Theme: Innovation in Education
Workshop Focus
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Illinois Public Community College Act. We're focused on innovation through Guided Pathways, technology integration, and operational excellence.
Keynote Speaker
Eddie Slowikowski
8:40 - 9:40 AM
Focusing on how lasting change starts with mindset, not machinery.
Daily Schedule Overview
Complete Workshop Schedule - August 13, 2025
Session Presentations & Materials
Thank you to everyone who participated in our district-wide workshop on August 13th! We had a wonderful day of innovation, collaboration, learning, and sharing ideas.
For those who would like to revisit the sessions, or for anyone who wasn't able to attend certain sessions, we've collected presentation materials from several of the sessions below:
Professional Development on Faculty Innovation
How faculty can use professional development to innovate teaching methods and leadership.
π View PresentationGuided Pathways
Comprehensive overview of the Guided Pathways framework and implementation strategies.
π View PresentationFrom Here to Retirement
SURS benefits overview and retirement planning for early to mid-career members.
π View PresentationMastering Kanban Workflow with Microsoft Planner
Interactive workshop on streamlining projects using Kanban methodology and Microsoft Planner.
π View PresentationNetTutor: Maximizing Academic Success
Overview of NetTutor, IECC's 24/7 online tutoring platform for students.
π View PresentationTransformational Leadership
Chair Academy members share experiences in transformational leadership development.
π View PresentationAI Skills Lab
Interactive workshop exploring AI tools for education with live demonstrations and collaborative activities.
π View PresentationMental Health 101
Practical strategies and support for students' mental health, including identifying signs and providing meaningful support.
π View PresentationMeet the Faces of IECC: Ambassadors & Recruitment
Get to know the IECC Student Ambassadors and learn how to partner with them for recruitment.
π View PresentationFirst Year Experience: A Foundation of Success
Learn about IECC's initiatives to help students transition successfully from high school to college.
π View PresentationCRM Advise: Increasing Retention Efforts
Learn how CRM Advise and MyIECC Experience will help tailor retention efforts to individual students' needs.
π View PresentationNote: Additional presentation materials may be added as they become available. If you presented at the workshop and would like to share your materials, please contact the organizing committee.
Complete Workshop Program
View the full workshop program with detailed session descriptions and presenter information.
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