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title: REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - December 11, 2018, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
description: SIJHSAA tournaments return to RLC The board approved a 10-year contract between the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association (SIJHSAA) and
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# [REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - December 11, 2018, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS](https://rlc.edu/news/rend-lake-college-board-of-trustees-december-11-2018-meeting-highlights)

 Written by [Reece Rutland](https://rlc.edu/news/author/reece-rutland) | Dec 11, 2018 6:00:00 AM

***SIJHSAA tournaments return to RLC***  
 The board approved a 10-year contract between the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association (SIJHSAA) and Rend Lake College District #521 to continue to hold the girls and boys state basketball tournaments in Rend Lake Collegeâ€™s James Waugh Gymnasium.

***Atchison joins as administrative assistant***  
 The board approved the appointment of Taylor Atchison as Administrative Assistant for the Applies Science and Technology Division on a full-time basis. Atchison is a graduate of Rend Lake College with professional experience as an administrative assistant or titles, having fulfilled the role in different industry environments.  

***Kathalynas named clinical coordinator***  
 The board approved the appointment of Rachael Kathalynas as Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator on a full-time basis, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Kathalynas holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern University Carbondale and as Associate of Applied Science from Rend Lake College. She had been teaching part-time at RLC and has the professional experience in her field and necessary skills to be successful in the position.

***Patrick transfers to Computer Tech***  
 The board ratified the transfer of David Patrick from Health Studies Student Success Center (HSSSC)/Information Technology Help Desk Support Technician to Computer Technician on a full-time basis, effective Dec. 17, 2018. The move was planned in anticipation of the end of the Title III grant, which partially funded the HSSSC position, as well as the resignations of existing Computer Technicians. Patrick has the knowledge, education and experience to be successful in the position.

***Marlo appointed to CTE Student Success Coordinator***  
 The board appointed Joseph Marlo as Career Technical Education (CTE) Student Success Coordinator on a full-time basis for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective Dec. 17. Marlow has worked at Rend Lake College since 2016 as a part-time biology instructor and math and science tutor. He possesses all the relevant education and work experience to perform the duties of the position. Marlow holds Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science degrees for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as well as Associate degrees in both Arts and Science from Rend Lake College.

***Course/Curriculum changes***  
 The board approved the addition of a new course, title changes to existing courses, changes to existing courses, withdrawal of exiting courses, changes to existing curriculum and authorized their submission to the Illinois Community College Board for action.

 Addition of New Course  
             CNA 1604 Nursing Aide Skills - Effective 5/1/2019  
 Title Changes to Existing Courses  
             CSCI 1260 Intro to .NET Platform Programming  
             CSCI 1261 Mastering .NET Platform Fundamentals  
             SCSI 1262 Advanced .NET Platform Development  
             Effective 6/1/2019  
 Changes to Existing Courses  
             ALH 1204 Introduction to Venipuncture - Effective 5/1/2019  
             AGRI 1161 Soil Science - Effective 6/1/2019  
             AGRI 1181 Introduction to Animal Sciences - Effective 6/1/2019  
             AGRI 1263 Crop Sciences - Effective 6/1/2019  
 Withdrawal of Existing Courses  
             MLT 1200 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory  
             MLT 1201 Serology  
             MLT 1202 Clinical Microscopy  
             MLT 1210 Clinical Rotation I  
             MLT 1211 MLT Phlebotomy  
            MLT 2202 Immunohematology  
             MLT 2205 Clinical Chemistry  
             MLT 2210 Clinical Rotation II  
             MLT 2228 Hematology and Mermostasis  
             MLT 2229 Clinical Microbiology  
             Effective Date 1/1/2019  
 Changes to Existing Curriculum  
             CSCI 119 Programming with .NET Platform - effective 6/1/2019  
             ECE 590 Early Childhood Certificate - Level 2  
             ECE 595 Early Childhood Certificate - Level 3  
                         Effective 1/1/2019

***Capital Development Board Project***  
 The board granted permission to enter into a trust agreement with Peoples National bank and to establish a trust account for Capital Development Board Project No. 810-078-025 as part of the Emergency/Deferred Maintenance Capital Projects recently approved by the State of Illinois and too be administered by the Capital Development Board as required.

***In other business, the board ...***

- Approved the schedule of meetings of the Rend Lake College board of Trustees for the 2019 calendar year.
- Approved the 2019-2020 Rend Lake College Catalog.
- Accepted the resignation of Mr. Andrew Burk, computer technician
- Approved the creation of a graphic designer position and granted permission to advertise the position.
- Ratified the payment of college expenses, including travel expense reimbursements, as presented.

***Mark your calendars â€¦***

- RLC Faculty / Staff Holiday Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, Waugh Gymnasium.
- Holiday Break (offices closed) - Dec. 24, 2018 - Jan. 1, 2019.
- First day of spring classes - Jan. 14

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