Lifelong
Learning Coalition Discusses Outreach to Retirees
The Lifelong
Learning Coalition held its semiannual meeting on February 27 at the
Illinois Board of Higher Education with a telephone connection to
the College of DuPage for a northern Illinois group. The Lifelong
Learning Coalition promotes collaborative activities among community
colleges, colleges, and universities by sharing information about
programming and activities for older adults. IBHE Executive Director
Judy Erwin and ICCB President /CEO Geoffrey Obrzut emphasized the
importance of involving retirees on campuses. They also initiated
discussion regarding the importance of lifelong learning
opportunities at Illinois
colleges and universities.
The Lifelong Learning Coalition presented the 2005-6
Lifelong Communications, Program, Instructor and Volunteer Contest
Winners, which follow: Long time Lifelong Learning Coalition member
and ICCET member Sherry Sparks from John Wood Community College, was
honored for her service to the Lifelong Learning Coalition. Sherry
is leaving John Wood Community College to pursue another employment
opportunity.
Lifelong Learning Coalition presented the 2005-6 Lifelong
Communications, Program, Instructor and Volunteer Contest Winners:
Brochure Award
1. John Wood Community College-Shattering the Myths About Aging
Brochure
2. John Wood Community College-Illinois Arts Week Brochure
Catalog or Newsprint Promotional Piece
1. John Wood Community College-Classes and Events Non Credit Flyer
2. Rend Lake Community College-Community Ed Catalog
Challenge/Innovation Award
1. Illinois State University-Marketing the Senior Professional
Program
2. John Wood Community College -Community Technology Center/Lab
3. Rend Lake Community College-Accessing the District
4. Waubonsee Community College-The Lifelong Learning Institute
Database
Intergenerational Award
1. Illinois State University-Sr. Professionals Honors Mentoring
Program
2. John Wood Community College-Children's College and Older Adult
Volunteers
Single Most Successful Event or Class
1. Lifelong Learning Conference: A Day of Learning for Older Adults.
John A. Logan College
2. Lifelong Learning Conference: Life on the Mississippi River. John
Wood Community College
3. The Spa Experience-Carl Sandburg, College
Volunteer Award
1. Rebecca O' Neill, John A. Logan College
2. Joann Fischer, Rock Valley College
2. John Gebhardt, John Wood Community College
3. Mary Strawn, Carl Sandburg College
Instructor Award
1. Dr. Sue Tomlin, Rend Lake Community College
2. John Gebhardt, John Wood Community College
3. Art Corra, Illinois State University |
