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Heartland Community College

Innovation in LASS

The LASS Innovation Grant is dedicated to advancing new and innovative curriculum, teaching methodologies, pedagogy, and student learning experiences within HCC's Liberal Arts and Social Sciences division. 

Our faculty and staff are filled with original, forward-thinking ideas on education and student learning. This grant provides the financial support necessary for faculty to grow these ideas, elevating the impact and relevance of the LASS curriculum not only within HCC but also in the broader community.

To see a few of the innovative projects that have been funded by the grant, click on the videos below.

Writing Contest

Hawk and Quill Writing Contest

Categories: Short fiction and poetry

Guidelines:

  • Must be a current HCC student to enter
  • Students may submit 1 piece of short fiction up to 6000 words or up to 3 poems
  • 1st place winners for each category receive $300; Runners-up receive $100
  • All 4 recognized winners will have their work featured on ALLY
  • Names must be removed from submitted work; contact info should be included in submission email
  • Questions and submissions should be sent to Catherine.Gilbert@heartland.edu

Submission deadline: November 15th

Contact Us

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Division Office

ICB 2000 & 2100
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
 
Phone: 309-268-8620
Fax: 309-268-7991
Email: LASS Office
 

Jeremy McClure

Interim Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
EmailJeremy.McClure@heartland.edu

Carol Hahn

Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Email: Carol.Hahn@heartland.edu

Debbie Chiaventone

Coordinator
Phone: 309-268-8634
Email: Debbie.Chiaventone@heartland.edu

Emma Grant 

Administrative Assistant
Phone: 309-268-8635
Email: Emma.Grant@heartland.edu