Lirim Neziroski

Public Speaking

I can give virtual and in-person presentations, workshops, or podcast interviews to student groups, university leaders, faculty committees, academic departments, and professional conferences on topics related to higher education administration and leadership, assessment, instructional technology, online pedagogy, student engagement, and more. I can also speak to general audiences at community organizations and clubs about my academic and career history. Please use the email submission form on the Contact page to request a speaking engagement or more information.

Group Presentations and Workshops
for University Leaders, Staff, and Faculty

I can present at all-staff meetings, faculty convocations, professional development days, committee meetings, and department meetings. I can also lead hands-on workshops and training sessions.

Presentation and Workshop Topics include: General Education and Academic Program Assessment, HLC and Program Accreditation, Strategic Planning and Departmental Goal-Setting, Strategies for Department Management, Academic Program Development, Service-Learning, Online Pedagogy, Evaluation of Online Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Design, and Instructional Technology.

Examples of Past Presentations and Workshops for Faculty, Staff, and Administrators:

  • Presentation about Instructional Design and Organization of Course Content in Online Courses. Spring Faculty Convocation.  Prairie State College. Chicago Heights, IL. Jan. 2021. (35 attendees)
  • Panel Discussion about Online Consortium Courses. Workshop hosted by Acadeum. University of St. Francis. Joliet, IL. Feb. 27, 2020. (15-20 attendees)
  • Several small group presentations during Fall Faculty Convocation Week. University of St. Francis. Joliet, IL. Aug. 2019.
  • Four-Day Faculty Convocation for the First-Year Experience program. Presentation topics included program goals and learning outcomes, service-learning, and strategies for instruction and student engagement.  Workshop topics included revision of course schedule, development of service-learning assignments, and development of online course content. University of St. Francis. Joliet, IL. May 2019. (30 attendees)
  • Presentation and Workshop about Benchmarks and Target-Setting for non-academic department. Presentation for University Council. University of St. Francis. Joliet, IL. Oct. 2018. (20 attendees)
  • Presentation and Workshop about Exam Analytics and Academic Program Assessment. Nursing Faculty Convocation. Methodist College. Peoria, IL. May 2018. (25 attendees)
  • Presentation and Workshop about Problem-Based Learning. Spring Faculty Convocation. Methodist College. Peoria, IL. Jan. 2018. (45 attendees)
  • Presentation and Breakout Discussions about Student and Faculty Support Services. Fall Faculty Convocation. Methodist College. Peoria, IL. Aug. 2017. (45 attendees)
  • Panel Discussion on Education. Spring Symposium at Black Hawk College. Moline, IL. Apr. 2014. (25 attendees)

Presentations for Student Groups

I can speak at graduation and convocation ceremonies, student orientation, student clubs, workshops, and other student events. My topic is usually about my academic journey from southeast Europe and my experience in re-learning English (after living outside of the United States for several years as a young boy) and succeeding through high school, college, graduate school, and my academic career. I can also speak about student leadership experiences, leadership skills, study strategies, online learning, educational technology, service-learning, and other topics in higher education.

Testimonials from Past Presentations:

Lirim talked about obstacles and how he overcame them and he also shared what it was like being a first generation student. Many students identified with his message … Lirim was so down-to-earth, so approachable, and offered many useful strategies. … Lirim’s presentation was identified as the most influential (of the guest speaker series). And Lirim was willing to continue to network with and mentor students … even beyond his presentation.
— Director of Institutional Diversity, University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL)

I observed Mr. Neziroski teach a writing class. Lirim’s lesson included reading, writing, discussion, and revision. … The students came from a broad range of cultural and economic backgrounds. … The students engaged well, especially female and minority students. The majority of students interacted, and they obviously felt like their ideas were included.
— English Professor, Black Hawk College (Moline, IL)

Examples of Presentations to Student Groups:

  • “My First-Generation Story.” Presentation for University Success Scholars. University of St. Francis. Joliet, IL. Oct. 23 & 24, 2019. (15-20 attendees)
  • Guest Lecturer about Lord Byron’s Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage. ENGL 355 British Literature. University of St. Francis. Joliet, IL. Sept. 30, 2019. (20 attendees)
  • “Powerful Female Roles in Historical Dramas.” Presentation for Women’s History Month. University of St. Francis. Joliet, IL.  Mar. 14, 2019. (15-20 attendees)
  • “Academic Support Services for First-Generation Students.” Presentation for University Success Scholars. University of St. Francis. Joliet, IL. Oct. 10 & 11, 2018. (15-20 attendees)
  • “What is a Ph.D. Program?” Presentation about my experience as a graduate student. AMA Music Recital. Albanian-American Association Uskana. Normal, IL.  Mar. 2017. (200+ attendees)

Presentations at Community Events
and Professional Conferences

I can speak for community clubs and academic organizations at professional conferences, club meetings, and community events. I can speak about a number of topics in higher education related to leadership, academic assessment, teaching, online pedagogy, student engagement, instructional technology, and more. I can also speak about my experiences as a student and educator.

Examples of past presentations at community events have included panel discussions about education and requested presentations about unique academic topics and special occasions.

  • “Powerful Female Roles in Historical Dramas.” Presentation for Women’s History Month. University of St. Francis. Joliet, IL.  Mar. 14, 2019. (15-20 attendees)
  • Presentation of Student Scholarship Awards. Albanian-American Association Uskana. Elmhurst, IL. May 4, 2018. (500+ attendees)
  • “Station Eleven and Plague Literature.” Presentation for a community reading program. Peoria Public Library. Peoria, IL. Apr. 19, 2018. (5 attendees)
  • “What is a Ph.D. Program?” Presentation about my experience as a graduate student. AMA Music Recital. Albanian-American Association Uskana. Normal, IL. Mar. 2017. (200+ attendees)
  • Panel Discussion on Education. Spring Symposium at Black Hawk College. Moline, IL. Apr. 2014. (50+ attendees)
  • “Fighting Literature: Contemporary Reviews of Keats, Byron, and Southey.” Spring Symposium. Black Hawk College.  Moline, IL. Apr. 2012. (50+ attendees)
  • “Notes on Albanian Assimilation.” Symposium at the Albanian-American Association Uskana. Berkeley, IL. Feb. 2012. (30-40 attendees)