Learnapalooza March 4-6, 2024

Here is the agenda for Learnapalooza:

Monday, March 4

8 - noon – Poverty Simulation Event – you must register in advance using this link: Making a Difference for our Students - Community Action Poverty Simulation Event - Scheduler - Kankakee Community College (libcal.com) presented by Tracy Conner, Leslie Diaz, and Jenna Sambrooks

Noon- 1 pm – lunch (will be provided)

1 - 2:45 pm – Administrative Updates from Dr. Boyd, Beth Nunley, Lesley Cooper, Meredith Purcell, Monica Quinlan, Eric Springer, & David Cagle

2:45 - 3 pm – break

3 - 4 pm – Grieving the Loss of a Loved One, presented by Katie Canada from Uplifted Care (formerly Hospice)

12:30 - 4:30 pm – CPR for Staff, taught by Chris Gibson and Megan Winterrowd (limited to 16 participants) – contact David at ext. 8128 to register

Tuesday, March 5

9 - 9:50 am – Making Peace with Anxiety, presented by Sarah Falk, owner/LCSW, ReSourced Wellness

10 - 10:50 am – Effective Confrontation, presented by Dave Anderson, a facilitator with the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

11 – 11:50 am – Stop the Bleed, presented by Chris Gibson and Michael Stoltz

Noon- 1 pm – lunch (will be provided)

1 - 2:45 pm – Administrative Updates from Dr. Boyd, Beth Nunley, Lesley Cooper, Meredith Purcell, Monica Quinlan, Eric Springer, & David Cagle

2:45 – 3 pm – Understanding our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), presented by Kristin Bell, EAP Coordinator & Therapist, Riverside Healthcare

Wednesday, March 6

10 am – 2 pm – Relaxation Station - sit in a massage chair for 10 minutes; limited to 12 people per hour (2 chairs) for four hours – 48 staff maximum – contact David at ext. 8128 to reserve your time slot

1:30 – 3:30 pm – Let the Games Begin - Volleyball tournament, as well as Euchre, Dominoes, Uno, Left/Right/Center, dice, Yahtzee, and Poker Darts (all held in the gym)