Hello my fellow eagles!
I hope this first semester is treating you well. As Spirit Day has come and gone, I would like to continually stress the importance of GETTING INVOLVED. There are so many active groups here on campus that can satisfy just what you are looking for: whether you are wanting to build leadership skills, fine tune your resume or just looking for like-minded individuals to share company with.
In case you did not make it to Spirit Day to check out the clubs yourself—I highly suggest checking out the extensive list online, through the IVCC portal, also on the back pages of your new IVCC planners.
There you will find club descriptions and at least one faculty advisor to contact if you are interested.
Along these lines, I would like to congratulate Jacy Miller on being elected the Freshman Representative, as well as Jorge Delao and Zachary Quick as the Freshman programming board members of the Student Government Association for the 2025-26 school year.
Elections were held in the Student Life Space on Sept. 25 and 26. These incoming members are another resource for you to voice your concerns.
I would like to update you on some of the important notes from the most recent board meeting, held on Sept. 16. The Board approved purchases for both new furniture and technology upgrades, which will beautify our campus and keep us technologically savvy.
Funding of the annual $10,000 dollar match for our TRiO program, Project Success, was approved.
If you are not familiar with Project Success, this program offers substantial support to students who are first generation college students, low income or have a disability. You can check your eligibility by filling out an online application or stopping into the Project Success office in CTC-204.
Most importantly, beyond the monthly administrative updates and budget voting, the board discussed a deeper promise: IVCC will not let ICE raids come in the way of student’s safety, dignity, and right to an education.
Our president Dr. Tracy Morris makes it very clear that this campus abides by the Higher Education Act and FERPA, which protects student privacy of records and data. If at any time students or employees receive question from law enforcement or immigration officials about someone’s immigration status, they should direct them straight to the president’s office.
On that note, I would like everyone to know that you have community here, filled with people who want to see you succeed.
As always, you can contact me at [email protected] for any questions, issues or suggestions you may have.
Until next time–your Student Trustee,