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Dr. Sylvia Jenkins Appointed 13th Chair of the Illinois Community College Board
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Sylvia Jenkins as the new Chair of the Board by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Dr. Jenkins becomes the first woman to serve as board chair, succeeding Dr. Lazaro Lopez, who completed his...
Governor JB Pritzker Announces Support for Community College Baccalaureate Degrees to Strengthen Illinois’ Workforce
Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced support for new legislation—Senate Bill 2482 and House Bill 3717—that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. This initiative aims to expand access to affordable, flexible...
Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Continues Important Investments in Higher Education
State higher education leaders are pleased with Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes a higher education budget of $2.73 billion. The higher education budget emphasizes college affordability and supports ongoing initiatives by...
Illinois Community Colleges Enrollment Surges to Largest Fall-to-Fall Increase in 15 Years
Systemwide enrollment grows for third straight year and continues to outpace national community college growth rates Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to climb for the third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College...
Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget Continues Important Investments in Higher Education
Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2025 state budget that includes a historic general funds appropriation of $2.6 billion for higher education, an increase of nearly $76 million (3 percent) compared to the previous fiscal year. Meaningful...
Illinois Community Colleges Receive Federal Grant To Expand Access to Workforce Training for In-Demand Industries
Rockford's Rock Valley Community College has received a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to increase access to training and skill development in high-demand manufacturing fields. They will collaborate with Crystal Lake's McHenry County College...
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