UPDATES FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25

Can We Help?

Let us know what we can do to assist you!  Contact us at: ctl@morainevalley.edu, (708) 974-5347 or visit us in L244

 

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE REQUIRED BY APRIL 2026

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all public colleges and universities must ensure their digital content—including websites, mobile apps, and online course materials—meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards by April 24, 2026. Please see the Web Accessibility Presentation for additional details.  To learn how to make materials accessible, visit the Center for Teaching and Learning website to view on-demand resources and the schedule of live workshops and open labs.  For compliance-related questions, contact Kelly Grab. For training questions, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning.

 

EDUCAUSE – Webinar: AI for Higher Ed Networks: Cut Costs, Boost Productivity, Stay Audit-Ready,

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11:00 am – noon, Online

In this free webinar, discover how AI-driven network operations can automate compliance reporting, streamline capacity planning, and surface real-time actionable insights—without adding staff while freeing your team from manual data pulls and spreadsheet chaos. To register for Webinar Higher Ed Networks click here.

 

NISOD –  Webinar: Back to School with NISOD: Unlocking Your Membership Benefits 

Thursday, August 28, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This session will walk through where to find teaching and learning resources, how to take part in professional development and networking opportunities throughout the year. Moraine Valley is a NISOD member. if you find this webinar to be helpful, do not hesitate to create an account.  

 

 

 

 

CTL WORKSHOPS 

Professional Development Offerings – FALL 2025

 

CANVAS BASICS  CTLF-C101-530 8/22/2025; 3:00 – 3:50 PM; Online, S. Leturno
DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY OPEN LAB CTLE-S145-501 8/27/2025; 3:00 – 4:00 PM; L243; L. Haslam
CANVAS BASICS CTLF-C101-531 9/3/2025; 10:00 – 10:50 AM, Online, S. Leturno
TRAUMA-INFORMED CAMPUS CTLF-D105-501

9/12/2025;9:00 – 12:00 PM, Moraine RM 3, R. Smith
CREATING ACCESSIBLE COURSES CTLF-I128-531 9/17/2025; 1:00-1:50 PM, L243; L. Haslam
MICROSOFT ACCESSIBILITY TOOLS CTLE-S147-531 9/17/2025; 2:00 – 2:50 PM; L243; L. Haslam
AI TOOLS FOR FACULTY CTLF-T129-530 9/22//2025; 3:00-5:00 PM; Online; J. Kotsiovos
DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY OPEN LAB CTLE-S145-502 9/24/2025; 2:00-3:00 PM; L243; L. Haslam
MS EXCEL VLOOKUP & PIVOT TABLES CTLE-T218-501 9/25/2025; 10:00-11:00 AM; L243; H. Katavich
     
DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY OPEN LAB CTLE-S145-503 10/22/2025;9:00 – 10:00 AM; L243; L. Haslam
REACH OUT, SPEAK UP, SEEK HELP CTLF-E110-502 10/22/2025; Noon – 1:00 PM; L244; I. Norris
REACH OUT, SPEAK UP, SEEK HELP CTLF-E110-501 11/12/2025; Noon – 1:00 PM; L244; I. Norris
DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY OPEN LAB CTLE-S145-504 11/19/2025; Noon – 1:00 PM; L243; L. Haslam
DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY OPEN LAB CTLE-S145-505 12/10/2025; 10:00 – 11:00 AM; L243; L. Haslam
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

How to Register

To register for any of the CTL’s on-campus and online workshops, please log in to MVConnect, the College’s portal system. 

To View/Register for Non-Credit Courses for MVCC Employees (Guide: How to Register for Non-Credit Classes)

  1. Go to MVConnect > Self Service for Students > Registration/Payment (Non-Credit)
    1. Under the “Topic Code” area, select “MVCC Employees Only”, and click the “Search” button.
      • Please use course codes and titles to assist you in locating and registering for activities. 
  2. For each course, locate the section and click the “Select” button.
    1. Click the “Add Section” button.
  3. When ready to register, click the “Next” button.
    1. On the Additional Details screen, click the “Submit” button.
    2. On the Pay for Classes screen, click the “Register” button.
      • You will receive an email confirming your successful registration.

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