As a faculty member for over 30 years, Dr. John Sands, Professor of Information Technology and Department Chair of the Computer Integrated Technology Department, has a long track record of demonstrating excellence in teaching. That distinction coupled with being a leading national community college cybersecurity educator has led to him being named the 2019 Professor […]

Tamima Farooqui, job resource specialist in the Job Resource Center, has been called an “ambassador to the nations,” proof she is deserving of the 2019 Embracing Diversity Award. Through her dedication to the advancement of inclusion, equity and diversity, she is an advocate for all. As the advisor to the Asian Diversity Club since 2011, […]

Nursing is a demanding field to pursue, and students tend to struggle with a required first semester class — Nursing 140, Nursing Concepts I. To combat the attrition rate, the Nursing 140 I-Best Program was developed to help students. Not only has it facilitated success, but also was named Innovation of the Year. Nursing 140 […]

Putting students in simulations in which they can practice real-world situations in a controlled setting so nobody actually is harmed builds students’ skills and confidence. Dr. Anne Morgan’s Interprofessional Simulation allows students to work together much like they will in a true clinical setting and is the reason she was named this year’s Master Teacher. […]

Learning another language can be challenging, but the high-energy, inclusive and interactive nature of Krystle Conrad’s teaching style has benefited many students learning American Sign Language (ASL). She is this year’s Adjunct Professor of the Year. Conrad, Instructor, teaches ASL 101 and 102, which are introductory classes. She’s been an adjunct at Moraine Valley since […]

The reoccurring theme in the nomination for Pam Murphy, Secretary II, Institutional Research and Planning, gives prominence to her abilities, dedication and drive to go above and beyond with her officemates and students. Singing the praises of Murphy, her nominator said, “Everyone in our department and anyone who comes in contact with Pam knows she […]