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Ateegh Al-Arabi
Professor, Life Science
Computers and the Internet
- The use of computers and the Internet in distance learning
- The pros and cons of online learning
International Diversity
What is diversity? What is the purpose of diversity? How do you deal with it? What are the controversies and the agreements toward diversity?
Islamic Culture
What is Islam? Who are the Muslims? What are the differences between Islam and Christianity? Muslims are different in their way of life.
Science and Health Care
- Advances in health care research
- What is the speed of change, and how does it affect human live
Andy Anderson
Dean, English & Journalism
Homer and the Realms of Gold
This talk addresses my experiences on teaching Homer's epic The Odyssey for more than 30 years. Why "lift the song again" (and again) for more than 2,000 years?
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Lynne Beatty
Professor, Geoscience
Animals of Antarctica
- Nesting Adelie, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins -- raising chicks, staying alive
- Weddell Seals and other birds
- For kids of all ages
Alpine and Continental Glaciers
- Scenic vistas showing how glaciers form, move and shape the landscape in Alaska and Antarctica
- What landscapes look like after glaciers are gone
A Scenic Tour of the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
Picturesque views of pastoral life on the islands, crossing the Drake Passage with icebergs, Deception Island Caldera and the Continent
Rafting and Hiking Along the Canning River, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
A voyage of wildflowers and caribou
Volcanic Eruptions
Katmai, the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, plus Mt. Lassen and Deception Caldera
Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail
A boreal forest beauty
Permafrost, Polar Bears, and Pack Ice, Oh My!
What is happening to the arctic tundra permafrost? How do scientists conduct research in isolated environments?
Mary Jean Billingsley
Program Director, Career Services Center
High-Functioning Autism
An overview of Asperger's syndrome, its history, traits and gifts
Interviewing
A discussion of the top interviewing techniques that win candidates' jobs
Anne Christiansen-Bullers
Student Life Media Coordinator
Journalism, Media and Media Trends
The business of journalism may be changing in the 21st century, but its purpose is not. It is still the fourth estate of government, the watchdog of the people, and its continued success is necessary in a democracy. Find out how journalism is being redefined by citizens with cell-phone cameras and Internet access and how mainstream media is responding.
First Amendment Rights
Do you know what rights are included in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution? Only one in ten Americans can name all five freedoms guaranteed under the First Amendment, according to one study. Why is it so important to know them all? So they won’t be taken away.
Student Media in Community College
Community colleges offer a unique opportunity for students to “try out” journalism before making it a career choice. Consequently, many community colleges have a large amount of turnover in their student media outlets. Maintaining the news while training the students becomes challenging yet rewarding. Part of the program includes an overview of the student media programs at Johnson County Community College.
Dr. Dave Burgess
Executive Director - Institutional Advancement
So You Want to Be a Coach
The positives and negatives of coaching youth sports and at the high school and university levels
Building a National Championship Team
How to put the right people in the right situation and bring them to a common goal
Youth Sports, What Is Wrong, What Is Right
A discussion of the pitfalls and positives of youth sports in today's society
Media, Talk Radio and Their Affect on American Sports
Selling of American Sport: Too Much Hype and Selling Controversy
Building Athletic Facilities
How to prepare and build athletic facilities that meet the need of your group
Motivation Topics
- ABC's of Success -- How and Why People Succeed
- I've Fallen and I Don't Want to Get UP! -- When life has you down and you need to prioritize your life to get you off the floor again
- Why I Love My Job! -- Loving What You Do
College Presidents -- What They Want From College Athletics
The results from the Burgess dissertation on perceptions of college presidents regarding college athletics
Bringing a Sporting National Championship to Your Community
How to prepare a bid for a sporting national championship
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Matt and Barbara Campbell
Retired Professor, Communications and Coordinator, Honors Program
American and British Education
A look at the differences and similarities between the two education systems
Presented by Matt
Living In Great Britain
Spending a year living in England has provided us challenges with an insight into the many differences between our two cultures.
Presented by Matt and Barbara
Teaching In a College of Higher Education in Great Britain
As a Fulbright Exchange teacher, I experienced a number of large and small differences between teaching at JCCC and Norwich City College. Presented by Matt
This Old Cottage
Restoring An 1821 Workers' Home in England
Purchasing a small four room, row house in 1997 and then restoring it is a tale of many ups and downs.
Presented by Matt and Barbara
Jeffrey Couch
Director, Global English Institute
International Education and English As a Second Language
Information about international students studying in U.S. colleges and universities with an emphasis on the role of intensive English programs
Barbecue Restaurants Review
Information about a local barbecue group that reviews barbecue restaurants
Linda Cole
Program Director, Personal Enrichment/Public Events
JCCC's Continuing Education/Community Services Program
A brief overview of personal enrichment classes for adults age 18 and older, plus a look at summer youth enrichment programs targeting kids from kindergarten to seventh grade.
Jan Cummings
Professor and Department Chair, Interior Design
Color Psychology and Living Spaces
Color influences our lives daily -- from outdoor foliage and indoor plants, to the best choice for bedroom colors and why we are more comfortable in some rooms than others. Learn why you make color choices and how to build color into your home environment.
Feng Shui
Feng Shui translates literally to wind and water. Learn how this ancient Chinese way of planning spaces fits into the western way of life.
Furniture and Architecture of Colonial Williamsburg
Experience the historic district of Williamsburg, Va. The Colonial capital of the Virginia colonies gives us insight into the lives of people in the 1700's when we study the architecture and furniture of the time.
Shaker Furniture and Lifestyle
The Shakers, led by Mother Ann Lee, provided a communal way of life for many people during the 1700 and 1800's. Learn about the lifestyle of this religious sect that provide us with furniture styles still popular today.
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Janet Daley
Lead Instructor, Johnson County Adult Education
Literacy in Johnson County
Learn about the problem of functional illiteracy in the U.S. and in our community and the services Johnson County Adult Education offers to improve the literacy skills of under-educated adults.
Dennis Day
Vice President, Student Services
Adult Opportunities
College is for all ages. Our perception is that just 18 to 21-year-old students attend Johnson County Community College. More than 50 percent of all students at JCCC are older than 21. Almost one quarter are older than 30. Knowing what is available at JCCC to you as an adult consumer of education, of knowledge, of cultural events, etc., gives you many options from which to chose.
Getting Involved
The classroom is what education is about, but enhancing the classroom experience with social, cultural, athletic and/or academic activities can lead to advantages in the selection of a career, in the interview process or in the understanding of your place in the world. Each involvement activity helps you understand yourself and allows you to interact with people with similar interests.
Is College For Me?
Understanding what is available in a college setting leads to good choices in college selection. Understanding what questions to ask about the college experience will help clarify what your possibilities are for success. This interactive program will allow you to understand your options when it comes to college. Most colleges have unique features that may lead to a more positive experience for you.
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Dave Ellis
Counselor, Counseling and Student Development
Barbecue Restaurants Review
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Marilyn Gaar
Professor, Political Science/History
Whither Russia
An overview of major developments in the Russian Federation
Sally Gordon
Administrative Assistant, Staff and Organizational Development
Stress Free With T'ai Chi
T'ai Chi and Qi Gong are ancient Chinese practices know to lower stress, slow aging and boost the immune system, plus help with asthma, arthritis and migraines and heal a host of chronic health problems. T'ai Chi is about breathing and relaxing as we move through the changes of life. T'ai Chi combines the elements of physical exercise and relaxation therapies into a gentle flow of standing postures.
Kevin Gratton
Professor Emeritus, Science
The State of Education
A College Teacher's Perspective
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Julie Haas
Director, College Information& Publications
Getting to Know Your College: About JCCC
JCCC serves the community in many ways. Those who don't want or need to earn a degree may be interested in courses for personal development, workforce training, or the performing or visual arts. Learn how JCCC gives back to the community that so generously supports it and how to take advantage of its many opportunities.
Roxanne Hillman
Carlsen Center House Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
Care and Feeding of Volunteers
How to make volunteers feel appreciated and valued
Barry Hincks
Professor, Desktop Publishing
Managing Your Mac
Go beyond the basics when it come to you Mac computer for organization, fonts, utilities, keyboard shortcuts and backup.
How to Fix a Photo
Learn a repeatable set of steps that anyone can follow in Photoshop to produce truly amazing print quality for your photos.
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Diana Ingham
Associate Professor, Interior Design
Accessorizing Your Home
Focusing on the use of principles and elements of design in accessorizing, this presentation will explain how to look at your home with the critical eye necessary to create balance and harmony. Special tips on picture hanging, bookcase and china cabinet display, the use of color and the use of plants will allow participants to go home and immediately apply their knowledge.
Building Blocks of Interior Design
What tools does the interior designer use to create beautiful and functional homes and offices? The basic building blocks of interior design are explained through the knowledge and use of principles and elements of design. Understanding these tools can help you focus on the important aspects that will make your home or office the environment you want it to be.
Green Design: What Is It?
Green has become the new buzz word in advertising, but what does it mean? This presentation will teach you the difference between sustainable design and green design. You will learn what a green product is and help you determine if you have been green-washed.
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Laura Johannesmeyer
Career Counselor/Program Coordinator
Careers
Introductory information on identifying a career path, making a career transition or finding a job
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Carolyn Kadel
Professor, Social Science
Contemporary China
Slideshow
The Importance of International Education
Women of China
Changes since 1949 and their status now (slides)
Bobanne Kalkofen
Professor, Interior Design
Working With a Professional Interior Designer
Get tips on how to select the best interior designer for your needs and a brief overview of the typical services offered by an interior designer, plus suggestions on what you need to do before meeting with your designer for the first time.
Venturing Crews: The Young Adult Co-Ed Boy Scout Program
The Venturing Program celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2008, and Boy Scouts of America will celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2010. Venturing is a growing program of the Boy Scouts of America for young adults, both male and female, ages 14-20. Find out more about the tremendous potential of this program from a long time volunteer.
Andrea Kempf
Professor/Librarian
Book Reviews: International and Contemporary American Fiction
This presentation includes but is not limited to Jewish fiction, Muslim fiction, literature from Eastern Europe, literature from India, Asian fiction, intercultural and immigration fiction and graphic novels. Most of my book reviews are either themed or geographically based. Recent topics include books about revenge, fiction from Turkey as its related to Turkish history, Muslim fiction, international art theft, fiction about mental health issues, Asian mystery novels and the Jewish contribution to the graphic novel. I usually speak about several books at a session. I occasionally speak about popular non-fiction as well.
Kay King
Associate Professor, Administration of Justice, Chair
Compulsive Gambling
General information about this behavior and its consequences
Criminal Justice System
General overview of the system and how it relates to other systems
Drugs/Alcohol
General discussion tailored to the needs of the agency requesting the presentation
Linda Knudson
Dean, Academic Support Systems
The Core Roles of a Leadership Team
Learn about the six critical roles that team members play on effective leadership teams.
Keith Krieger
Technical Training Coordinator
Social Software: Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln
This topic explores the uses of these new social software tools. (Requires a broadband Internet connection. A laptop projector and screen is highly recommended. A projector is available for those venues not able to provide a projector.)
Leveraging Linkedln
How to use Linkedln for job searches and building professional online networks. (Requires a broadband Internet connection. A laptop projector and screen is highly recommended. A projector is available for those venues not able to provide a projector.)
Staying Safe Online
This topic explores methods to maintain your privacy and security online. (Requires a broadband Internet connection. A laptop projector and screen is highly recommended. A projector is available for those venues not able to provide a projector.)
Effective Search Strategies
This topic explores techniques to make Internet searches more effective at finding what you want. (Requires a broadband Internet connection. A laptop projector and screen is highly recommended. A projector is available for those venues not able to provide a projector.)
Getting to An Empty Inbox Everyday
This topic illustrates the methods to keep the inbox empty everyday. (Requires a broadband Internet connection. A laptop projector and screen is highly recommended. A projector is available for those venues not able to provide a projector.)
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Karen Martley
Director, Staff and Organizational Development, Human Resources
Leadership
It goes without saying that good leadership is crucial to any successful organization. But, what makes a good leader and how can someone develop himself or herself into a good leader if they are not one to begin with? The answer is that there are many factors that contribute to good leadership. And, whether someone is naturally a good leader or not, anyone can become a good leader.
Change Management
It is often said that the only things in life that are inevitable are death and taxes. Well, you can add a third item to the things that are inevitable, and that is change. And change is happening faster than at any time in human history. To deal effectively with change you cannot let it frustrate or upset you. You cannot attempt to minimize or avoid change. Instead, you have to learn how to deal with change, and use it to your advantage.
Performance Management
Performance Management is one of the key process that, when effectively carried out, helps employees know that their contributions are recognized and acknowledge. Performance management is an ongoing process of communication between a supervisor and an employee that occurs throughout the year in support of accomplishing the strategic objectives of the organization. The communication process includes clarifying expectations, setting objectives, identifying goals, providing feedback and evaluating results.
Breast Cancer
Survivor
Susan McCabe
Director, ABE/GED/ESL
Literacy: It's Never Too Late!
Johnson County Adult Education
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John Nicholson
Professor, Computer Applications
The Executive's Guide to Surviving Computers in the Office
Information Overload in the Office
Old time radio
Exciting programs and commercials from the '30s, '40s and '50s (60 minutes minimum)
The Internet in the Office
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Bill Osborn
Associate Vice President of Instruction
High School Partnerships
JCCC's connections with our area high schools span an array of options. Avenues include Career/Life Planning workshops, Career Pathways (Tech Prep) articulation agreements and concurrent enrollment for credit through College Now and Quick Step. This presentation is an overview of these activities.
Community Outreach
JCCC offers credit classes at a variety of off-campus locations. Two primary deliveries include College Close to Home -- regularly scheduled classes at specified locations -- and On Your Site -- classes offered at business and industry locations. This presentation is an overview of these programs.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
CTE has evolved significantly over the years. Since the inception of vocational education in the early 20th century to the present day, CTE is a mainstay of our educational system -- both secondary and post-secondary. This presentation is a brief review of the history of CTE, characteristics of its delivery and a look to the future.
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Bob Parker
Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Science
EMS
Any topic (as a career, about the job, etc.)
Fly-Fishing
Robert L. Perry
Professor Emeritus, Sociology
Peace Corps
The toughest job you'll ever love.
Sheilah Philip
Professor of Theatre, Academic Coordinator for Theatre
JCCC Theatre Department Productions: Something for Everyone
A summary of the productions scheduled for the current season, including discussion of the way we choose productions and why we seek the variety we do.
What If I Lose My Voice? Or, Tomorrow's My Big Presentation and Now I've Caught a Cold. What Can I Do?
From time to time, we all find ourselves having to make a speech or presentation when we don't feel well and when our voice sounds like a rasp! This talk will assist you in learning what you can do to help yourself, how best to protect your voice, and what syrups and pills will help while others will not.
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Ruth Randall
Dean, Curriculum and Academic Quality
JCCC Honors Program
Learn how the Honors Program at JCCC can enhance students' lives and help them with entry to highly selective universities.
Leadership Development
What does it take to become a leader? Learn strategies for leadership, hear other successful leaders' stories and learn about yourself in the process.
Servant Leadership
What is servant leadership? Why do we need servant leaders and how can you help?
Lynn Richards
Associate Professor, Business Administration
Communicating
We spend more time communicating than most everything else we do. Whether we are at work, with friends or with those we love, communicating effectively is essential to building relationships. Listen more effectively, speak more directly and converse more comfortably. Don't leave a conversation regretting either what you said or didn't say.
Conflict Resolution
We don't always agree, and we shouldn't want to. Conflicts can build and strengthen our relationships with others. Approach disagreements with a goal of understanding the other's position rather than to impose your own. Learn what to say to resolve conflicts rather than to incite them.
Empowering Others
What if we could unleash the potential in others rather than stifle it? At work and at home, achieve greater results by giving others the ability to take action and make commitments that benefit them, you and others. Don't just delegate, empower. Develop others while developing yourself.
Stress
There is way too much stress in our lives and too many causes of it. Believe it or not, without stress we die. Make the most of your own stress and be able to turn negative stress for others into a motivation force. Don't be a cause of bad stress for others or ourselves. Maximize our work and our lives.
Lindy Robinson
Assistant Dean, Design and Hospitality
Food and Society
The topic of this presentation depends on the current hot topic, such as sustainability. If there is not a hot topic, then we'll look at the effect food had on society, such as why the English established tea rooms for ladies.
A Historical Look at Food
A brief overview of the evolution of our food resources, including foods of the world
Hospitality Industry
A brief overview of the hospitality industry, its economic role and what the program at JCCC has to offer
Healthy Foods/Cooking
This session can be customized to specific groups such as children, 50+ adults and those with special dietary concerns. It can be a discussion of the 10 healthiest foods and why we should be eating specific items.
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Stephanie Sabato
Associate Professor, Graphic Design
Tibet in Crisis: Living in Exile
Charis Sawyer
Associate Professor, Center for Teaching & Learning
Brain Research and Learning
What do we know about how the brain learns most effectively? This is an interactive presentation with brain images.
The Aging Brain
Contrary to popular opinion, not all the news is negative on the brain as it grows older. This interactive presentation explores what is positive about an older brain, according to research.
Sleep and the Brain
New research is giving us more insight into the sleeping/dreaming process and why it is so important to brain function.
The Gray Side of the Brain - Brain Basics
This interactive presentation will provide background information for understanding the new research available on how the brain functions. Topics may include aging, chemicals, environmental issues, sleep or others suggested by audience.
The Adolescent Brain
Neuroscientists are discovering new information on the teenage brain and its growth and pruning. Why do teenagers do the things they do? This presentation will survey the current knowledge of brain development in adolescence.
What's Love Got to Do With It?
Take a look at the emotional side of the brain. How does the brain recognize emotions? Where are emotions recorded in the brain? What are the physiological impacts of emotions on learning? Answers are provided in an interactive presentation.
Stress, Anxiety, and the Brain
This presentation answers the questions about the impact of too much stress on the brain. How much is too much? What physiological changes take place in an anxious brain? What are some effective ways to handle stress and anxiety?
Lori Schwartz
Adjunct Professor, Psychology
Adolescence and Parenting
Concerns of basic behavior and emotional concerns with children and what parents can do to deal with such problems
Stress
Ways to manage stress and some coping techniques to deal with stressful events
Making Relationships Work
I was recently certified as a sex therapist and have been a licensed psychologist for the last 20 years. I'll discuss what we know -- from our research as psychologists -- will help ensure relationships work and talk about what harms relationships.
Issues of Improving Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
What ideas go into helping to improve this?
Loralee Stevens
Assistant Dean of Community Outreach for Credit Instruction
College 101
Preparing for College
Is Your Career A Match For You?
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Anita Tebbe
Professor and Career Program Facilitator, Paralegal
Southeast Johnson County, Kansas, History: Stanley, Morse, Aubry, Stilwell Communities
The Indian, white pioneer settling, Civil War, and 20th century history of the area is discussed in this presentation, based on a book that the author published in 2005.
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Patti Ward
Interim Honors Facilitator/Assistant Professor
Leadership
- Ethics
- Self-Knowledge
- Personal Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
Life-Coaching
- How to reinforce positive communication skills
- How to avoid the negative communication behaviors that can booby-trap any relationship
- Building relationship skills
- How to enhance all aspects of your relationship -- mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually
Motivation
- Self-Motivation
- Workplace/Staff Motivation
Self-Actualization
Stress Management
- Live a low-stress lifestyle.
Otis Watson
Instructor, JCCC Massage Therapy Program
Massage
After a brief history of massage, the various modalities and styles of body work are explored.
Alternative Health Care
Get answers to these questions:
- What is alternative health care?
- Where and how does it interact with standard medical care?
- What are some of the more common practices in alternative health care?
Phil Wegman
Program Director, Community Services
International Business Image
Enhance your international business image through JCCC's document translation and interpretation services.
Workplace ESL
Improve basic skills and productivity in the workplace through Workplace ESL and language development programs.
Friday Discovery
College programs for Youth
Nancy West
Professor, Nursing
Acupuncture
Its uses
Jerry Wolfskill
Director, Regional Police Academy
Criminal Justice System
Growing Trees
