No tuition increase for 2021-2022
INA, Ill. (Feb. 9, 2021)
The Rend Lake College Board of Trustees approved Tuesday night to keep tuition rates the same for 2021-2022.
It's the fifth-straight year RLC's in-district tuition rate has stayed $110 per credit hour. The rate is set for the Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. The out-of-district and out-of-state tuition rates will also remain the same. The summer 2021 schedule can be found on the college's website at rlc.edu/schedule.
Leaders said the decision was based on the college’s ability to maintain a strong financial position and meet its forecasted budgetary needs without an increase in tuition. The flat rate helps RLC remain competitive as one of the most affordable community colleges in the state.
Student Trustee Election
The board approved notice of election for the Student Board member on the Board of Trustees. The notice will be published in district papers per the Illinois Community College Act. The elected student will serve a one-year term beginning with the April board meeting. Candidate filing begins Wednesday, Feb. 10 and continues through Feb. 24. The election will take place March 3 to 5. Learn more at rlc.edu/studenttrustee.
Johnson Named Development Coordinator
The board approved the appointment of Lexi Johnson as the Development Coordinator of the RLC Foundation, effective Feb. 8. Johnson has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from McKendree University. She had worked as a community development intern for the St. Louis Blues and worked on the promotions team for the Southern Illinois Miners.
Tenure awarded to five instructors
The board approved granting tenure, effective Feb. 9, to Nursing Instructors Sarah Hopfinger and Tracy Smith, Biology Instructor Karla Gunter, Math Instructor Jeff Keen, and Philosophy Instructor Jared Kemling.
Hunter promoted to Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Services
Permission was granted to expand the duties of Financial Aid Specialist Kacie Hunter to full-time Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Services, effective Feb. 16. To better fit the needs of the college, this position is being created to build upon current duties and to efficiently use college resources, according to administrative rationale.
Stark promoted to Director of Institutional Research
Permission was granted to expand the duties of Coordinator of Institutional Research Natalie Stark to full-time Director of Institutional Research, effective Feb. 16. To better fit the needs of the college, this position is being created to build upon current duties and to efficiently use college resources, according to administrative rationale.
Epplin promoted to Director of Institutional Compliance
Permission was granted to expand the duties of Financial Aid Specialist Amy Epplin to full-time Director of Institutional Compliance, effective Feb. 16. To better fit the needs of the college, this position is being created to build upon current duties and to efficiently use college resources, according to administrative rationale.
Adams named Administrative Assistant - HR Specialist
Permission was granted to expand the duties of Administrative Assistant Heather Adams to full-time Administrative Assistant - HR Specialist, effective Feb. 16. To better fit the needs of the college, this position is being created to build upon current duties and to efficiently use college resources, according to administrative rationale.
DeJarnette promoted to Executive Director - Administrative Services
Permission was granted to expand the duties of Executive Assistant to the President Cathy DeJarnette to full-time Executive Director
Administrative Services, effective Feb. 16. To better fit the needs of the college, this position is being created to build upon current duties and to efficiently use college resources, according to administrative rationale.
Odum hired as Academic Advisor
The board appointed Tonya Odum as a full-time Academic Advisor. Odum most recently worked as a consultant and paralegal at Lexari Group, Inc., and has 10 years of previous community college work experience at Kaskaskia College as its Dean of Corporate Training and Continuing Education, Lifelong Learning Specialist and Vandalia Education Center Coordinator. Odum has a bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and a master's degree in Higher Education Administration from Capella University.
In other business, the board:
- approved a second reading to revise the hourly rate for part-time employees, retroactive to Jan. 1;
- heard a first reading on revisions to the RLC Policy and Procedure;
- approved the termination of the lease with Subway;
Mark Your Calendars ...
- RLC Nursing “Virtual†Informational Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m., Zoom.
- Faculty/Staff In-Service, Tuesday, Feb. 16, Zoom
- RLC Foundation “Virtual†Open House, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 5 to 6 p.m., Zoom.
- RLC Foundation “Virtual†Open House, Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 to 11 a.m., Zoom.
- RLC Nursing “Virtual†Informational Meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m.
- Student Equity Workshop with Jeff McCoy, Thursday, March 11, 2 p.m.
- Mental Health 101 with Lindsey Adams, Virtual, Details TBD.
- RLC Nursing “Virtual†Informational Meeting, Thursday, March 18, at 11 a.m. Zoom.
- RLC Commencement (Tentative), Saturday, May 8, Location TBD.
- Mental Health 101 with Lindsey Adams. Tuesday, June 15. Virtual. Details TBD.
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