With topics ranging from athletics to voting, representatives from KCC's speaker's bureau are available to present at local organization's meetings free of charge.

Fifteen experts from the college have extended the offer to share their knowledge with local civic, professional, service, government and educational organizations. The speaker's bureau is a service of KCC to the community.

To reserve a speaker for an event, e-mail or phone Elizabeth Becvar: ebecvar@kcc.edu or (815) 802-8253. Please provide the name of your organization, the type of meeting, the approximate size of the audience, the name of the speaker and the requested topic.

The speakers and their topics are:

Paul Carlson	Chair of the Business/Technology division Success in Education -- from last in class to Ph.D.
Richard Frey	Member of KCC's board of trustees and retired dean of adult education KCC and You
Bert Jacobson	Dean of Sustainability and Planning KCC: Going Green with Sustainability The Illinois Community College Sustainability Network
Denny Lehnus	Former head men's basketball coach State of College Athletics Youth Sports--The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The Business of Athletic Recruiting
Joseph Lightfoot	Coordinator of target group services and head men's basketball coach How to Motivate Others Putting the SUPER in Supervisor Religion in the Workplace
Mary Jo Martyn	Assistant Director of Workforce Services Training and Job Search Opportunities through KCC Workforce Service
Cheryl Overton	Adjunct professor in the Humanitites and Social Sciences Division American Government International Relations Kankakee History The Importance of Voting
Dr. James Paul	Retired professor from the Humanities and Social Sciences Division History The French-Canadian Interview Project The Perry Farm: Past, Present and Future
Ted Petersen	Athletic Director Leadership Motivation Sports Management Coaching Sports Psychology KCC of course! Fitness training
Cathy Robinson	Dean of Student Services Workshops for Adults re-entering the Workforce The Makeover Resume Assistance Tips for Interviewing Dressing for Success Women's focus - What about college for me? Motivational Conversation Group Discussion
Mike Savage	Director and General Manager of WKCC Radio Broadcasting Mass Media WKCC direction and plans for the future
Dennis Sorensen	Dean of instruction How KCC Serves Our Community
Dana Washington	Workforce Services Accountant/Business Instructor Effective Communications for Successful Management Email Etiquette
Rebecca Wilder	Coordinator of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Annual Giving: What a Difference the Dollars Make After Graduation: KCC and the Needs of Today's Alumni Scholarships: Making the Impossible Possible
Tim Wilhelm	Professor in the Technology Division The Impending Energy and Infrastructure Crisis The "Peak Oil" Problem The Roles of Alternative Energy Sources and Resources Solar/Photovoltaic Technology and Applications The Role That KCC Plays to Prepare Students