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Illinois Higher Education Chair Visits SIC

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Senator Pat McGuire (D-43), met with college officials and trustees on Oct. 4 at Southeastern Illinois College during a tour of area colleges. The senator, who is the chairperson for the Illinois Higher Education Committee, heard concerns regarding higher education funding and what SIC... Read More.

SIC Adult Education Programs Provide Economic Opportunity

Friday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

National Adult Education and Literacy Week, September 26 – October 1, underscores the continued demand for programs and services for adult students who need to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math and obtain a high school equivalency certificate. More than 36 million... Read More.

IMA Education Foundation Presents Scholarship Award to Rend Lake College

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Education Foundation has awarded Rend Lake College $25,000 in scholarship funds for meeting a series of set standards and performing at a high level of active engagement to foster greater educational opportunities within the field of manufacturing. Rend Lake... Read More.

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SIC Adult Education Classes Announced for Fall

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the fall schedule for Adult Education (GED) classes and locations and continues to ensure that students have all resources needed to help them successfully obtain their High School Equivalency diploma. SIC offers morning and evening Adult Education classes in Saline... Read More.

Phelps Stops By Schools to Urge Increased Funding for Southern Illinois Public Education

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, visited local schools in his district in order meet with students, teachers and administrators to discuss some of the issues in Springfield related to funding for public schools in Southern Illinois. “Education is absolutely vital for the... Read More.

Bradley, Phelps and Local Educators Pushing for Additional Education Funding in Fiscal Year 2017 Budget

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois school superintendents will join state Reps. John Bradley and Brandon Phelps at a Thursday press conference in Springfield to call on the General Assembly and the governor to implement a Fiscal Year 2017 budget that increases funding for elementary schools and high... Read More.

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Rose, Righter sponsor legislation to fund higher education, MAP grants and save taxpayers hundreds of millions

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – To ensure critical funding for universities and community colleges, and students who receive Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) are pushing a comprehensive, affordable proposal that is paid for and will... Read More.

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