New Accessible Web Design & Compliance Certificate

Harper College's new Accessible Web Design & Compliance Certificate was just approved by the State of Illinois. There is an increased focus in the technology industry and in society on accessibility. Information technology (including web sites) is expected to provide accommodations in order to be accessible for all individuals. The certificate was added to address learning needs generated by the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32765).

The new Accessible Web Design & Compliance Certificate can help prepare you for this growing career path. This six-credit-hour certificate requires two courses: WEB 150 Web Development I and WEB 210 Web Accessibility & Usability. Contact Associate Professor Terry Morris for more information about this certificate.

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Outstanding e-Learning Faculty Award

The Instructional Technology Council (ITC) recently announced the recipients of their 2008 Awards for Excellence.

Harper College Associate Professor Terry Morris was named the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding e-Learning Faculty Award for Excellence.

The ITC is a national organization that promotes effective use of technology to enhance distance learning. Member institutions may nominate an exemplary faculty member for this national award. The nominations are reviewed and the recipient is chosen by a panel of judges including ITC board members, past awards winners and other ITC members.

Northcentral University, where Terry is a doctoral student, issued a congratulatory press release.

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