Staff

Meet Dr. Mike Conn - Director of IECC CETL

Mike Conn is the Director of the CETL. A lifelong educator, Mike has broad experience as a teacher, instructional designer, and administrator. From 2017 to 2023, Mike was the Dean of Instruction at Olney Central College. Mike also teaches Art History and Drawing (ART 1181, 2181, and ART 1113) online for IECC. Before that, he was an Associate Professor of Art at OCC, specializing in online art education methods. Mike was the OCC College Council chair from 2011-2017 and the Student Senate advisor from 2010-2015. He holds a Doctor of Education Degree in Education, Policy, and Leadership from the University of Illinois, a Master of Arts from New York University, and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Grand Valley State University. Before teaching at IECC, Michael was a K-12 teacher in Michigan, working for Grand Haven and Iron Mountain Public Schools. Michael also serves as a board member for the Illinois Arts Council. He resides in Olney, Illinois, with his wife and three children.

Meet Cameron Ireland - Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator

Cameron Ireland serves as the Coordinator of Marketing and Communications for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, where he spearheads digital presence management and AI integration initiatives. He develops comprehensive content strategies, creates data visualizations, and implements faculty/staff technology training programs to enhance institutional effectiveness.

With expertise in digital marketing and instructional design, Cameron delivers innovative solutions for CETL's educational technology and professional development programs.