highlights – Page 4

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — March 14, 2017, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Pytlinski to become new Student Trustee Grace Pytlinski, a sophomore from Waltonville, was chosen as the new student member of the Board of Trustees following an election earlier this month. The Waltonville High School graduate is studying Agriculture Business and Agricultural Production and Management, and... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Feb. 14, 2017, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Board veteran Bonan returns to fill vacated seat until election The board welcomed back former trustee and chair Hunt Bonan, who will fill the seat vacated by former board member Rick Marlow until the April elections. Bonan will serve until the May 2017 board meeting,... Read More.

Governor Highlights Lead Higher Initiative

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

As part of Illinois' commitment to improving quality, equity and access to education, Governor Bruce Rauner and Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today met with students taking part in the Lead Higher Initiative at Belleville West High School. Illinois is the first state in... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Jan. 10, 2017, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Marlow returns to classroom, steps down from board Board member Rick Marlow has stepped down from his seat effective Jan. 6 in order to return to the classroom on an adjunct basis. With time as a student, employee and board member combined, Marlow has been... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Dec. 13, 2016 Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Business AAS degree returns, two new certificates receive approval The board approved the reactivation of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business and authorized its submission to the Illinois Community College Board for action. The updated curriculum will allow students to graduate in as... Read More.

IEMA Highlights Safety during the Holidays

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re trying to find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offering ideas that will help your loved ones stay safe when disaster strikes. IEMA is focusing on holiday safety throughout December as part... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Sept. 13, 2016, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Board adopts Fiscal Year 2017 budget, determines tax levy The board adopted the final budget for Fiscal Year 2017 Tuesday evening. As required by law, the budget has been available for public inspection for 30 days. A public hearing on the budget was held at... Read More.

REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Aug. 9, 2016, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Board approves tentative Fiscal Year 2017 budget The board approved the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2017. As required by law, the budget will be available for public inspection for 30 days, and a public hearing on the budget will be held at 6 p.m.... Read More.

Illinois Department of Employment Security Highlights Enhanced Efforts to Help Jobseekers

Monday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that it is expanding efforts to help individuals who file a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) move from unemployment to employment. As part of this effort, the Department will enhance its enforcement of the existing... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — June 14, 2016, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

New Robots & Automation certificate approved, curriculum matters considered A new Robots and Automation occupational certificate was approved by the board Tuesday and will be submitted to the Illinois Community College Board for action. The certificate was developed as part of an Economic Development Administration... Read More.