Continuing & Professional Education

In today's fast-paced society, education no longer ends with a diploma or degree.  Continuing & Professional Education at Richland Community College serves the community with events scheduling, short term courses, or industry-specific training in an attractive, effective event venue.

Continuing & Professional Education at Richland Community College believes in lifelong learning, and wants to keep individuals and businesses on the cutting edge of new technology. Let Richland Community College partner with your business or industry and help it thrive in these turbulent times by helping you train your employees to keep pace with the rapidly changing world of work.

A variety of training options are available, from full day classes to short-term workshops, in the evenings, during the day and on Saturdays. Training is provided on site at a company or organization or here at Richland Community College in a classroom or one of Richland's specialized labs. Instructors are experts in their fields and material can be customized to fit the specific needs of any business or industry. A broad scope of programs ranging from basic skills to professional development ("soft skills" and highly technical training) to computer software and hardware is available.

Contact Information

  • Dean: Terry Robinson
  • Administrative Assistant: Barb Mosier
  • Office Location: SC08
  • Phone: (217) 875-7211, ext. 240

Programs in Continuing & Professional Education

Continuing & Professional Education Faculty

Full-time Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

  • Ashley, Jennifer - Horticulture
  • Barber, Thomas - Welding
  • Bartlett, Christopher - Electronics; Engineering Technology
  • Boomer, Daniel - Engineering Technology
  • Bowman, David - Agriculture; Engineering Technology; Horticulture
  • Carlson, Steve - Agriculture
  • Cusey, Keith - Welding
  • Frantz, Burl - Electronics
  • Frederick, Matthew - Electronics; Engineering Technology
  • Gilbert, Harold - Drafting
  • Grace, Heath - Electronics; Engineering Technology
  • Hayes, Michael - Welding
  • Long, Rickey - Electronics
  • Roth, Deane - Agriculture
  • Seider, Robert - Drafting; Engineering Technology
  • Simmons, Robert - Electronics
  • Thompson, Jonathan - Electronics; Engineering Technology
  • Tuvell, Richard - Welding
  • Walton, Edward - Drafting; Engineering Technology