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A History of Parkland College
Established in 1966 by the voters of the district, Parkland has evolved, expanded, and improved over the past 40 years.
Presenter: Tom Ramage

Brave New Worlds – How Technology is Changing Education
Modern technology has dramatically changed the way we learn and teach. What are these technologies and how do they work? What benefit and what harm are coming from their extensive use in the classroom? Learn how educators might adopt and adapt these new technologies to improve learning.
Presenter: Marsh Jones

Critical Thinking
Employers look for employees with good critical thinking skills. Learn how good thinking skills and habits can be developed.
Presenter: Don Nolen

Developing the Will to Succeed
This talk focuses on the cognitive and emotional skills needed to succeed in school. Particular emphasis will be given to getting organized, stopping the procrastination habit, and fostering a “whatever it takes” attitude.
Presenter: Julie Weishar

Ethics in Business, Home, and Community
Should ethics training be required public school curricula? What happens when high ethical standards are not immediately profitable? Explore the role of ethics and ethics training in America, with emphasis on rationale, uses, and misuses of such training.
Presenter: Stephen Brown

History of Community Colleges
Community colleges started as an elitist notion but have evolved to enroll nearly 50 percent of all American undergraduates. How did this happen?
Presenter: Kris Young

Poverty and Income Inequality in the U.S.: Issues and Answers OR Some Lessons from Hurricane Katrina
The income gap is the U.S. is growing. How has this come about? How does this relate to social problems? What can be done? Learn what Hurricane Katrina revealed about erosion – of the social contract. This talk is based on scholarly research, popular sources (such as Barbara Ehrenreich’s Nickel and Dimed), and the presenter’s own experiences in
New Orleans.
Presenter: Joyce D. Meyer

Teaching in Prison
Before coming to Parkland College, Associate Professor of Humanities Marva Nelson taught at a federal prison. Learn about her experiences.
Presenter: Marva Nelson

What’s Going on at Parkland College?
Catch up on current information about programs, course offerings and events at Parkland College.
Presenter: Tom Ramage

What Happens to Students After They Transfer from Parkland College?
How well do Parkland College graduates perform when they arrive at a university? Find out in this overview.
Presenter: Tom Ramage

What High School Students Should Know Before Choosing a College
There are hundreds of colleges out there. How do you know which one is right for you? Find out what you should know before making this important decision.
Presenter: Rod Lovett

What Is a Community College?
Hailed as the most democratic institution of higher education, the American community college has evolved into a place where Calculus III is taught just down the hall from Automotive Brake Systems.
Presenter: Kris Young

 

 

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