Hello Eagles! Welcome back from break!
Student Government had their first meeting after break on Jan. 25. We discussed dates for an SGA meeting with the President’s Council within the next couple of weeks, dates released for events for Black History Month– like the SGA’s annual Soul Food Buffet (date TBD), ideas for other events later in the semester, and established new office hours for our SGA officers.
The IVCC Board of Trustee had a meeting on Jan. 18. Kathy Ross, vice President of business services and finance, gave an in depth presentation on the timeline and plans for the Agricultural building, announcing that if all plans go smoothly and stay on the strict timeline, classes should begin in the new Agricultural Center in August 2025! This will be a great expansion for our IVCC Ag program!
In the Fall semester, SGA Vice Presiden, Andrew Knipper was our student advocate on the Student Success Committee. However, with Drew being away for a foreign exchange semester in Spain, I am excited to announce that I will be the advocate for students at these committee meetings, and being the link between SGA and the Student Success Committee!
The Student Success Committee had a meeting on Jan. 24! We had a great discussion, planning ahead for a Wellness Week/Health Fair (dates TBD), as well as plans for a Journaling Workshop that students should be looking out for at the end of the month and some plans for Valentine’s Day.
Did you know as an IVCC Student, you are eligible for four free therapy/mental health counseling sessions from our Transformative Growth program? Transformative Growth Counseling is a 501c3 non-profit organization that serves many students in Illinois, offered here at IVCC. At IVCC, Transformative Growth offers IVCC: Individual Therapy (Online or In-Person), Diagnostic Testing, & Support and Resources. This is an amazing opportunity that many students often get confused with our academic counseling. Learn more on the IVCC website under “Mental Health Counseling and Resources.”
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