Illinois Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees learned about campus activities, new SGA members, employee recognition, and potential remodeling at their April meeting.

To begin the meeting, the board was presented with an update on current events happening at IVCC.
These events include the student art show, the “Tootsie” musical production, IVCC’s employee recognition event, and the Explore IVCC open house.
IVCC’s board also received an overview of upcoming events taking place at the college.

Upcoming events include:

• Thursday, April 25 100th Aniversary Celebration at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, April 29 Choir Concert at 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 30 Jazz Ensemble at 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 1 Guitar/Piano Recital at 7 p.m.
• Thursday, May 2 Wind Ensemble at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, May 18 Nursing Pinning at 11 a.m. in the Cultural Centre
• Saturday, May 18 Commencement at 1:30 p.m. in the Gym
• Wednesday, May 22 Adult Education Recognition at 6:30 p.m. in the Cultural Centre
• Friday, May 31 Pistol Shrimp IVCC Alumni Night

Most of the musical night events will be in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

Spring 2024 enrollment resulted in a 5.1 percent increase in overall headcount, college officials said.

Statewide, 36 out of 48 community colleges also saw an increase in headcount enrollment.

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in partnership with the LaSalle County Board and ROE has provided a total of $49,500 to students in CNA, EMT, and RN/LPN programs. These scholarships are expected to expand to $76,500 for the upcoming spring semester.

Student Trustee Libby Boyles gave updates on sports events, the SGA student picnic, the upcoming Wellness Series, and recruiting new SGA members. Boyles received a standing ovation from the Board of Trustees since it was her last meeting as student trustee. “She has been instrumental in providing the student perspective related to plans, programs, and policies as well as through her monthly reports, which have directly benefited the future of Illinois Valley Community College,” president Tracy Morris said.

The financial plan regarding the purchase of a CNC mini mill simulator was approved by the members of the board as well.

Amber Robertson was recognized for receiving the Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award.

Deborah Burch was also recognized for receiving the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award.

Jill Wohrley received the Support Staff Award.

IVCC plans to make adjustments for the science lab after hearing feedback from students and staff. Short term and long term fixes are being considered, but the Board of Trustees plans to revisit the subject in May with an architect concept design.