Colleagues,

The ICCFA Annual Conference returns and it’s in Galesburg, IL this year!

We are seeking presentations on any aspect of teaching excellence that you feel is worth sharing outside of your own network. If you have ideas but aren’t sure how to develop them, read the call and then contact the ICCFA interim President Julia diLiberti at dilibert@cod.edu with your ideas.

The full call for proposals can be found at this link:
> 2026 Call For Proposals
Proposal are due on August 18th.

Please share this information with your own colleagues and those at other community colleges where you have contacts. The conference is a vehicle for faculty to share pedagogic ideas, research, and to help each other work together to hear/be heard on the concerns of faculty and student in Higher Education.

This conference is friendly, allows for interaction between community college faculty across the state, and Galesburg has it’s own stories to tell.

Looking forward to seeing you all at a Sandburg College in November!


Affordability
This year in light of gas prices and other rising costs, in light of funding issues for faculty, and because we were absent last year, conference registration is only $50 dollars.

Galesburg is an affordable location!
While you can stay anywhere in Galesburg, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Galesburg is offering a special room rate of $105.00 USD per night.
Last Day to Book: Thursday, October 22, 2026
> Make your Hotel Reservation

Start Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
End Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026