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Board of Trustees Meeting - January 14, 2025
Meeting Highlights
Under New Business, the Board:
- Approved changes to an existing course, withdrawal of curriculum and to authorize their submission to the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) for action.
- Changes to Existing Course - MATH 1111 Statistics. Changed from (4) credit hours to (3).
Effective 1/1/2025
- Curriculum Withdrawal - CRJS 0098 Police Science, CSCI 0062 IT Systems Assistant, and MIN 0153 Mine Operations.
Effective 8/1/2025
- Additional changes were made for informational purposes only and do not require submission to ICCB.
IST 0037 Industrial Maintenance Technician, IST 0002 Industrial Maintenance Multi Tech, and MFG 0002 Manufacturing Technology.
Effective 8/1/2025
RATIONALE: The above items have been approved by the Curriculum Committee and Academic Council. These course and curriculum requests improve the college's educational offerings and support efforts to enhance the quality of instruction.
- Approved to Destroy Closed Session Tapes.
RATIONALE: Paragraph 120, Section 2.06 of the Illinois Open Meeting Act states that the Board must take action to preserve the confidentiality of all tape recordings of closed sessions and authorize their destruction after they have
been held for at least eighteen (18) months after the meeting for which written minutes have been approved.
- Approved to Release Closed Session Minutes
RATIONALE: Paragraph 120, Section 2.06 of the Illinois Open Meeting Act states that the minutes of closed sessions will be reviewed to determine whether the minutes may be in whole or in part made part of the public record.
- Approved Revisions to Job Descriptions for the following positions, effective January 14, 2025.
- Director - RLC Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus
- Specialist – CTE Analyst and Institutional Research (Part-Time)
- Assistant Director – Facilities Management & Campus Operations
- Coordinator – Computing and AV Services
- Specialist - Grants Research and Data Analysis (Part-Time)
RATIONALE: These job description revisions are needed to better meet the needs of the institution.
- TABLED the Acceptance the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Approved the Student Trustee Election Notice, effective January 14, 2025.
- Important Dates
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First Day to File Candidacy: Feb. 12, 2025
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Last Day to File Candidacy: Feb. 26, 2025
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Last Day to Withdraw Candidacy: Feb. 28, 2025
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Election: March 5-6, 2025
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Absentee Voting: March 4
RATIONALE: In accordance with the Illinois Public Community College Act, Board approval on the Notice of Election is required. Notice of Election will be published as directed by Illinois statute. The student board member shall serve a one-year term beginning with the April Board Meeting.
Under Personnel, the Board:
- Appointed Greg Hollmann as Dean of Arts & Sciences, effective January 16, 2025..
- Granted permission to Advertise for RLC MarketPlace Security Officer and Recreate Job Description.
- Granted permission to Create the Position and Advertise for the Appointment of Police Officer.
- Granted permission to Modify Job Descriptions, Title Changes and Salary Adjustments.
- Granted permission to Create Position and Job Description and Advertise for Director – ECMC Program.
Under Financial Information, the Board:
- Approved ratification of the Payment of College Expenses including Travel Expense Reimbursements.
Mark Your Calendars
Thursday, January 30, 2025; 7:00pm
Thespian Comedy Improv
RLC Theater
Tuesday, February 4, 2025; 9:30am-1:00pm
Red Cross Blood Drive
South Oasis
Wednesday, February 5 or 12, 2025; 9am-3pm
ACES 2025 Academic Competition
Event Center
Thursday, February 6, 2025; 11:30am
RLC Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Student Center - PDA
Tuesday, February 11, 2025; 3pm
RLC Foundation’s High Tea
Event Center
Tuesday, February 11, 2025; 6:30pm
RLC Board of Trustees Meeting
Event Center – Warrior Lounge
Tuesday, February 18, 2025; 8am-3pm
In-Service
RLC Ina Campus
Tuesday, February 18, 2025; 4pm
RLC Open House
Event Center
Thursday, February 27, 2025; 5:30pm
Annual RLC Foundation Scholarship Dinner
Event Center
Thursday, March 6, 2025; 8:00am
Transition Summit
Event Center
Tuesday, March 18, 2025; 5:00pm
Advisory Committee Meetings
Event Center and Breakout Rooms
Thursday & Friday, April 10 & 11, 2025; 8:00am
Kickstart Your Journey
Event Center
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