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SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College Psychology Professor Rebecca Miller has been named the Instructional Technology Council’s (ITC) 2025 Outstanding Distance Educator during the ITC annual conference held in Charleston, South Carolina, in early March.

The Outstanding Distance Educator Award recognizes a single educator each year who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to online teaching, student engagement and the creative use of technology to enhance learning. 

Miller has taught LLCC online classes for eight years. “As a community college professor, Rebecca recognizes that her students come from varied backgrounds with different learning needs, experiences and challenges,” said Becky Parton, dean of LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning. “She actively promotes an inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued and supported.”

Miller regularly shares her online teaching expertise and knowledge with colleagues in professional development workshops and has served as a Quality Matters ambassador focusing on online course design. “Professor Miller’s commitment to student success and her innovative approach to online education demonstrates the qualities celebrated by this award,” said Parton.

ITC is a leader in advancing distance education and online learning. As an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges, ITC supports faculty, administrators and institutions by providing professional development, advocacy and networking opportunities. ITC’s mission is to enhance the quality and accessibility of online education by fostering innovation, sharing best practices, and promoting collaboration among educators.

LLCC has been delivering online courses to students for nearly 30 years. In addition to a variety of individual courses, 30 degrees and certificates can be earned online. Visit www.llcc.edu/online to learn more.