What was the Access "tank?"
In summer 2020, ACCESS members banded together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest is unraveled in our communities and institutions. At this time, ACCESS showed our greatest strength: the dedication, passion, and expertise of our members.
We came together to create a think tank, lovingly called "the tank." Various teams, led by ACCESS members, were formed to address the following:
- Advocacy Position Statements
- Best Practices for Field Experiences during a Pandemic
- Remote Field Experiences: Video and Observation alternatives
- Alternatives to In-person Practicum Courses
- Tech Tools for Faculty to Use in Online Learning
- Distance Education Pedagogy
- Equity in Online Learning
Who was part of the "tank"?
Many thanks to the following ACCESS members for their leadership and contributions. The "Tank" would not have been possible without their dedication, thoughtful ideas, and expertise.
- Leslie Layman, Harry S Truman-City Colleges of Chicago
- Carrie Nepstad, Harold Washington-City Colleges of Chicago
- Ginny Harmelink, Pima Community College
- R. Taylor, Chemeketa Community College
- Debra Murphy, Cape Cod Community College
- Melissa Johnson, Highland Community College
- Andrianna Smyrniotis, Illinois Central College
- Cindy Stephens, College of the Canyons
- Jessica Cioci, Madison Area Technical College
- Kathi Abba, Houston Community College
- Marjie Risen, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Kelly McKown, Saint Paul College
- Jodi Becker, Black Hawk College
- Dawn S. Munson, Elgin Community College
- Anu Sachdev, Lehigh and Carbon Community Colleges
- Ginny Harmelink, Pima Community College
- R. Taylor, Chemeketa Community College
- Victoria Tanck, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Lynn Pabst, Luzerne County Community College
- Hilary Martinez, Wenatchee Valley College
- Tricia McKay, Lansing Community College
- Meredith Dickens, Tri-County Technical College
- Julie Ehle, Mid-Michigan Community College
- Sarah Prezioso, Nash Community College
- Andrianna Smyrniotis, Illinois Central Community College
- Nancy Spurgeon, Wenatchee Valley College
- Camille Catlett, FPG Child Development Institute
- Cindy Stephens, College of the Canyons
- Nancy Gabriel, Onondaga Community College
- Jeannette Mulhern, Cosumnes River College
- Tonia Padrick, Johnston Community College
- Sheryl Hammock, Bay Mills Community College
- Mary Beth Boettcher, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Laura Fenendael, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Kelly McKown, Saint Paul College
- Jennifer Koel, Waukesha County Technical College
- Hilary Martinez, Wenatchee Valley College
- Andrianna Smyrniotis, Illinois Central College
- Danielle Savory Seggerson, Lansing Community College
- Carolyn Beal
- Terri Sinclair
- Alexis Meyers
- Melissa Batchelor
- Tanginia Southall
- Mary Muhs
- D'Lee Babb
What did the "Tank" do?
Teams created a number of useful resources, which were made public for members and non-members. The resources were used by individuals, programs, and organizations throughout the country to problem-solve, advocate, develop curriculum, and support early childhood education students in college programs. All the resources are available in the ACCESS archives.
The following resources are still relatively current (but not regularly updated). Please consider using them in your work:
