Pytlinski takes student trustee seat, Liske honored
Claire Pytlinski of Waltonville was seated as the student member of the RLC Board of Trustees for the 2015-2016 academic year. Pytlinski is a double major at RLC in Agricultural Production and Management, and Business. The freshman is an active member in the Collegiate FFA as well as the Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Phi honor societies. Her future plans include transferring to a four-year university to get a degree in Ag Communications or Marketing.
Pytlinksi replaces outgoing student trustee Elijah Liske (Sesser), who was recognized with a plaque for his year of service. Liske, an agriculture student as well, expressed his appreciation to the board for his experience over the past year as well as his respect for Rend Lake College. "As of right now, I still plan on becoming a high school ag teacher, and I will definitely push my students to attend the best community college in Southern Illinois," Liske said.
Design students conceptualize renovation project
The board saw a presentation from students in the Graphic Design program, led by Professor Jennifer Tarantino Linsin, regarding ways to upgrade the Vocational Building, which currently houses the program. They suggested options including demolition of walls to free up space, creation of an area for collaboration and relaxation, implementation of a showcase area, and more.
Student Chris Parsons said the group embraced the HIVE (Helping Imagination Visually Expand) concept, based on a hexagonal design. Student Mike Dees said producing new ideas is a process, and creative minds need time to recharge. The renovation scheme proposed would assist with this, he said.
RLC President Terry Wilkerson said he appreciated the group's efforts and that administrators will be considering their ideas.
Records Specialist position to be filled
Granted permission to advertise for a Records Specialist in the Student Records Department. Student Records will assume the responsibility of verifying and maintaining student identification and residency requirements information. This full-time position will be the result of combining the current part-time and student worker positions.
Chapter 30 Montgomery G.I. Bill veterans to be considered in-district
Approved a measure granting in-district resident status for tuition purposes to those students using federal Chapter 30 Montgomery G.I. Bill effective July 1. In August 2013, a law was passed deeming people using federal Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance to be in-district residents for tuition purposes regardless of their physical residency. Per additions to the Choice Act and Public Act 98-0306, students using Chapter 30 Montgomery G.I. Bill will be added to that group.
Geissler Roofing takes North Oasis roof replacement bid
Accepted the low bid of $72,100 from Geissler Roofing of Belleville for replacement of the EPDM roof on the North Oasis. Geissler was the lowest of five bids received. The project will be funded by Protection, Health and Safety funds.
In other business, the board ...
- Received a presentation from students in the Graphic Design program regarding ideas for renovation of areas in the Vocational Building.
- Approved two new courses - Branded Controllers and Industrial PCs, and Adult Secondary Education Math Only - and authorized their submission to the Illinois Community College Board for action.
- Approved revisions to board policy concerning traffic and parking regulations (second reading), vacations (second reading), tuition waivers (second reading) and insurance (first reading).
- Approved the 2015-2016 Nursing Handbook, the 2015-2016 Health Information Technology Professional Practicum Experiences Handbook, and the 2015-2016 Health Information Technology Handbook.
- Granted permission to seek bids for banking depository services for the period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2020. The current agreement for services with Old National Bank is set to expire June 30, 2015.
- Approved revisions to board policy and procedure concerning community use of college facilities (second reading) and smoking on campus (second reading).
- Approved a side letter to the 2013-2017 collective bargaining agreement between the college and Laborer's Local No. 1197 addressing changes to the leave policy and insurance policy.
- Approved a side letter to the 2013-2017 collective bargaining agreement between the college and the Federation of Teachers Local No. 3708 addressing changes to the insurance policy.
Mark your calendars …
- RLC Student Art Show, April 16-May 8, awards reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, RLC Theatre Lobby.
- RLC Health & Wellness Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 17, RLC Campus.
- Ribbon Cutting for RLC's Official American Heart Association Walking Path, 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, outside Administration Building on campus.
- RLC Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Pat Kern Private Dining Area, Student Center.
- Job Fair, 3-6 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Mt. Vernon Holiday Inn.
- Southeast Region Trustees Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, John A. Logan College.
- RLC Spring Concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, RLC Theatre.
- Spring Orchestra Concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, RLC Theatre.
- Annual Board / Faculty / Staff Awards, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Birdie's Sports Grille Banquet Room at Rend Lake Golf Course.
- Commencement, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Waugh Gymnasium.
- Health Information Technology Site Visit, Thursday-Friday, May 21-22, RLC Campus.
