Â鶹ӳ» Foundation announces Fall 2024 scholarship recipients
The Â鶹ӳ» Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the Fall 2024 semester. The Foundation awarded 333 scholarship awards totaling $267,574.
Read MoreÂ鶹ӳ» is a two-year community college, located in rural DeKalb County Illinois. Founded in 1968, for over 50 years Â鶹ӳ» has been providing educational opportunities to the local community. The Â鶹ӳ» district encompasses 31 communities with a population estimated just over 100,000, with six public high schools.
Â鶹ӳ» embraces and supports a diverse student population. We strive to
create and continually improve a campus environment that both ensures respect for
these differences and encourages their expression.
Source: 2023 Annual Data Book
First Generation College Students — 59.2%
Build skills for a career or prepare for a seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
With more than 70 degree or certificate programs — along with short-term training,
continuing education, personal enrichment and dual credit courses — there is something
at Â鶹ӳ» for everyone.
Source: 2023 Annual Data Book
Our mission is to improve lives through a quality, affordable education. Â鶹ӳ» prides
itself on being good stewards of tax-payer support and student tuition.
Source: 2023 Annual Data Book
We work to meet the needs of the local community by training job seekers for in-demand
careers.
Source: 2023 Annual Data Book
With hundreds of full- and part-time employees, Â鶹ӳ» is one of the top
ten largest employers in DeKalb County, according to the DeKalb County Economic Development
Corporation.
Source: 2023 Annual Data Book
See how Â鶹ӳ» compares to fellow community colleges across the United States through information and data provided by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
Â鶹ӳ» is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and officially recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Board of Higher Education. Nine other institutions offer additional accreditation or recognitions of specific programs at Â鶹ӳ».
The Â鶹ӳ» Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the Fall 2024 semester. The Foundation awarded 333 scholarship awards totaling $267,574.
Read MoreÂ鶹ӳ» is proud to celebrate National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 16-20. Â鶹ӳ»â€™s Adult Education programs provide skills and credentials to adult learners, expanding economic opportunity for the region while partnering with community organizations and social services to offer resources for education, workforce development and overall well-being.
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