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Monday, July 20
 

2:00pm CDT

Pathways to Creative Careers: A Look Inside the JCCC Fashion & Interior Design Departments
Monday July 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
GEB 353-A
NOTE:  Please meet no later than 2:00pm  to meet in the Regnier Center lobby by the Nerman museum entrance doors to meet Joy Rhodes who will walk everyone over to the GEB building. This session will start at 2:15 to allow attendees time to walk/drive to the GEB building.

Join the Department Chairs from both Fashion Merchandising & Design and Interior Design for an inside look at the dynamic programs shaping the next generation. We will explore academic pathways, student activities, and transfer options that can prepare your students for a thriving career. This seminar will wrap up with a guided tour of our studio spaces and a behind‑the‑scenes look at the Historic Fashion Collection, a campus treasure you won’t want to miss.
Speakers
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Dr. Heather Carlile Carter

Associate Professor/Department Chair, Johnson County Community College
Dr. Heather Carlile Carter is the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Interior Design at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Architectural Studies from the University of Missouri and... Read More →
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Joy Rhodes

Department Chair - Fashion Design and Merchandising, Johnson County Community College
Joy Rhodes is the current Department Chair of the Fashion Merchandising and Design department at Johnson County Community College.  In addition to her Chair role, Joy has been teaching in the Fashion department for over 20 years.  Joy has over 15 years of previous apparel industry... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
GEB 353-A 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
  Concurrent Session
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

1:30pm CDT

Design Essentials Unlocked: Bringing Fashion Principles to Life in the Classroom
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
GEB 353-A
NOTE: This session will be held in GEB. Join the Fashion Merchandising and Design faculty from Johnson County Community College for a hands-on workshop and learn creative ways to apply the Principles and Elements of Design in fashion assortment planning and product development. We will explore classroom project ideas in a creative learning environment using easy to find tools and materials. Learn more about the academic pathways at JCCC and how you can prepare your students for a successful career in the fashion industry.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Rhodes

Joy Rhodes

Department Chair - Fashion Design and Merchandising, Johnson County Community College
Joy Rhodes is the current Department Chair of the Fashion Merchandising and Design department at Johnson County Community College.  In addition to her Chair role, Joy has been teaching in the Fashion department for over 20 years.  Joy has over 15 years of previous apparel industry... Read More →
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Audrey Michaelis

Associate Professor - Fashion Merchandising and Design, Johnson County Community College
Audrey Michaelis is a Professor in the Fashion Merchandising and Design department at Johnson County Community College with over 15 years of experience as a fashion educator.  Audrey is a passionate educator with a “real-world” approach to learning and brings industry knowledge... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
GEB 353-A 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
  Concurrent Session
 

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