IVCC recognizes emeritus recipients; offers new education certificate – Shaw Local News Network
Five retired professionals were recognized Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, by the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees for the honorary title of emeritus that was awarded in December. A short reception in their honor followed the announcement. Pictured (from left) are Stephen Alvin, Jane Sack, Rose Marie Lynch, Robert P. Marshall and Bonnie Campbell. (Photo provided by Peggy Schneider)
Nine retired professionals were awarded with the honorary title of emeritus during the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees meeting in December.
Recognized during the meeting Jan. 16 were administrators Robert P. Marshall and Bonnie Campbell and faculty members Stephen Alvin, Rose Marie Lynch and Jane Sack. Also awarded emeritus status in December were Sue Isermann, Daniel O’Connor, James Stevenson and Linda Hawkins.
In other action, the board approved a new early childhood education certification that focuses on creating new leaders and mentors in the field.
The ECE Director Qualified Certificate introduces a class in coaching and leadership to existing administration and early-childhood education courses to create a streamlined and comprehensive program tailored to childcare workers who want to advance, ECE program coordinator Tammy Landgraf said. Licensed childcare facilities are required to have director-qualified employees on-site, and trainer/mentors are always in demand, she said.
Graduates will be able to list a program of study that sets out their qualifications to licensing representatives. The new certification, recommended by the college curriculum committee, still needs state approval, but the first class is expected to enroll in the 2025-26 school year.
In her monthly report, President Tracy Morris noted that:
In other action, the board also:
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