John A. Logan College
Diversity Career and Educational Workshop
Date: September 4, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Place: JALC Conference Center
Host: John A. Logan College
Intended Audience: John A. Logan College Students
The following students are especially encouraged to attend:
Low-income, first generation, African American, Latinx/a, rural, working
adult student groups, students leaving foster care, students with
disabilities, immigrants, undocumented students, justice-involved
students, indigenous students, LGBTQ+ students, and veterans
| 11:00 – 11:10 AM | Opening | Toyin Fox, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Welcome | Dr. Rachel Sveda-Webb, Assistant Provost | JALC Conference Center, Batteau & Ivey |
| 11:15 – 12:00 PM | Teaming Up: Working Toward Success to Close Equity Gaps Guest Speaker | Cristina Castillo, Program Coordinator for Rural Health & Social Service Development, SIU Carbondale | Batteau & Ivey Room |
| 12:05 – 1:00 PM | Interviewing Etiquette Professionalism | Beth Stephens, Manager of Career Services What to Wear to an Interview | Beth Stephens Dining Etiquette | Beth Stephens | Batteau & Ivey Room |
| LUNCH- Batteau Room | ||
| 1:05 – 2:00 PM | Brave Conversations: Experiences that Boost Education & Career Development Success Networking | Toyin Fox Mentoring | Toyin Fox Self-Care/Wellness | Marcella Woodson | Batteau & Ivey Room |
| Closing |
The Diversity Career and Educational Workshop is offered to help students kick-start and
build a good foundation for a successful future career. They will learn tips for JALC JOB
FAIR preparation, professionalism, etiquette, registration and more.
If students have accessibility concerns for this event, they should contact our Disability Support Services at the Student Success Center to arrange reasonable accommodation. Disability Support Services – John A. Logan College | John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)
Interested students/participants are encouraged (but not required) to RSVP for this workshop by noon on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to help us with the count for food.
DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!
Thank you.
Toyin Fox, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
Diversity & Inclusion Office
John A. Logan College
700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, IL 62918
1-618-985-2828 Ext. 8586
Room C214, toyinfox@jalc.edu