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Gallaudet University Midwest Regional Center at John A. Logan College 700 Logan College Road, Carterville, Illinois 62918 www.jalc.edu/gurc
Welcome to our First E-Newsletter!
The purpose of GURC? •
We provide information on professional development opportunities.
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We provide assistance in planning programs or workshops.
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We provide academic excellence through Gallaudet University courses.
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We provide technical assistance related to the education of deaf and hard of hearing students
Contact Information Sheri S. Cook, Director
Misti Harrison, Coordinator
Office C202B
Office C202A
700 Logan College Road
700 Logan College Road
Carterville, IL 62918
Carterville, IL 62918
shericook@jalc.edu
mistiharrison@jalc.edu
VP: 618.565.0054
VP: 618.565.0055
The Gallaudet University Midwest Regional Center is one of six Gallaudet University Regional Centers (GURCs) in the United States that partners with Gallaudet University. Based in Washington, D.C. and chartered in 1864, Gallaudet University is recognized as the premier educator for the deaf community. The GURCs help bring the resources and expertise of Gallaudet University and the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center to sites across the country through extension courses, training programs, workshops, conferences, enrichment programs, and technical assistance. The Midwest Regional Center serves Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Sheri Cook, the Center’s Director, started in October 2010 and Misti Harrison, the Coordinator, started in December 2010. Sheri and Misti will send out the Midwest GURC e-newsletter quarterly to keep you informed about available conferences, and workshops,