RLC hosts Southeast Region Trustees Meeting

INA, Ill. (Oct. 27, 2017) - Administrators, trustees, and representatives from four local colleges gathered last night in an effort to talk about current events and student engagement. The Southeast Region Trustees Meeting was held in the RLC Student Center's Pat Kern Private Dining Area, with dinner served by RLC Culinary Arts students.

The evening began with a welcome from RLC President Terry Wilkerson and opening remarks from RLC Trustee Larry Manning, Illinois Community College Trustee Association (ICCTA) Regional Chairman. After dinner, a presentation from Vickie Schulte, RLC Director of Enrollment Services, highlighted some events and services implemented to help improve student engagement across campus. ICCTA Executive Director Mike Monaghan also spoke about statewide issues.

“The Southeast Region Trustees meeting was an opportunity for us to highlight some changes we’re making in student engagement, to get our students more active on campus and eager to be here,” said Wilkerson. “We wanted to continue the dialogue with our colleagues in Southern Illinois about what we’re doing, what they’re doing, and what has worked, all in an effort to break down barriers for our students and make college more accessible, and more fun.”

The Southeast Region Trustees Meeting featured representatives from RLC, John A. Logan College, Shawnee Community College, and Southeastern Illinois College.

Vickie Schulte, Director of Enrollment Services, STANDING, shows off one of the Flat Stanley books created by RLC First Year Experience students in orientation. During the project, students take Flat Stanleys created by local second graders and show them around RLC's campus to take photos, which are then bound into the books and delivered back to the schools. The books serve as the students' Service Learning Project. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

Before the meeting began, attendees enjoyed a meal cooked and served by RLC Culinary Arts students. The students showed off their skills by preparing foods they're working on in class this semester. They are, FROM LEFT, Michael Warren (Johnston City), Kimber Withrow (Bluford), Justin Cavins (Du Quoin), April Froehle (Ava), and Calyn Dover (Herrin). Also pictured is RLC Culinary Arts Associate Professor Jeff Fairbanks, RIGHT. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

Mike Monaghan, ICCTA Executive Director, STANDING, presents an update from the state to attendees at the end of the meeting. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

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