This year’s Fix Your Content Day was a powerful demonstration of what our campus community can accomplish when we come together with a shared purpose. Throughout the 24-hour event, NIU faculty and staff worked steadily to improve the accessibility of digital course materials, an essential step in reducing barriers for students with disabilities and fostering a more inclusive learning environment for all.
The NIU community completed 313 accessibility fixes! This total represents an extraordinary 260% increase over last year’s results. This campus-wide effort shows just how committed our instructors, staff, and academic units are to creating equitable access to learning.
We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated. Every fix—large or small—contributes to a more inclusive experience for our students.
Top Faculty Fixers
Each of the following faculty members completed the highest number of verified fixes and will receive an Anthology swag bag and a certificate of recognition. Congratulations to this year’s top fixers:
- Anna Klis (Economics)
- Melissa Burlingame Greenhagen (Environmental Studies)
- Kelly Gross (School of Art and Design)
- Jen Justice (English)
- Ji-Chul Ryu (Mechanical Engineering)
- Lin Zhu (Special and Early Education)
Top Departments
We also recognize the departments that collectively made the largest number of verified fixes during the event. These units will receive certificates acknowledging their outstanding commitment to accessibility:
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
The strong showing from faculty in these departments placed them at the top of this year’s list, marking an impressive collective impact on accessibility at NIU.
Thank You for Making a Difference
NIU’s 2025 Fix Your Content Day showcased the power of collaboration, the importance of inclusive design, and the dedication our community brings to supporting student success. Thank you again to all who contributed—from those who made dozens of fixes to those who improved a single file thoughtfully and intentionally. Together, we continue moving NIU toward a more accessible digital future.
We look forward to building on this momentum next year!
