Richland is recognizing its students and staff who are military veterans this week in honor of Veterans Day, by providing special parking spaces near all the main entrances to campus designated as “Veteran Parking Only.” Joshua McAlpine, a Richland student and employee who served in the United States Marine Corps for five years, feels the…
The Richland Community College Alpha Alpha Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is pleased to welcome the following new members for the Fall 2021 semester. Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the Two-Year College, was established to recognize the academic excellence of community college students. Students will be inducted at a ceremony on…
The new structure housing the Richland Community College agricultural program will soon be in place thanks to a unique type of barn raising on Monday at 1pm, when FBI Buildings showcases its use of hydraulic cylinders, I-beams, scissors-lift technology, and safety nets to allow its crew to assemble a complete structure in about 15 minutes….
Overall system decline ranks well below national average of 5.6% Despite major impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic on community colleges nationwide in 2020, preliminary data shows that enrollment decline at Illinois community colleges is well below the national average with many of Illinois’ 48 community colleges seeing enrollment increases in 2021, according to the latest…
Carrie Barrick, Coordinator of Career Program Support at Richland Community College, was recently chosen for the National Council for Workforce Education’s New Workforce Professionals Academy. While participating in the academy Barrick will advance her knowledge and skill development through peer learning, mentoring, and developing a network of professional colleagues. “As part of this academy, I…
With Halloween just around the corner, staff and faculty at Richland have come up with a unique way to celebrate, while raising money to assist its students. The Richland Haunted “Die”-rama Contest features four unique and creepy creations that are displayed in the Mueller Student Center through 1pm on October 29. Students, staff, and faculty…
Jessica Pickel, Dean of Liberal Arts at Richland Community College, was recently chosen to participate in the 2021 class of the AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute, which met in Washington, DC, earlier this month. As part of the institute Pickel was able to hone her leadership skills while connecting with leaders from around…
Illinois Community College system accounts for $3.5 billion in economic output and more than 43,000 jobs throughout state Richland Community College continues to help drive the Decatur area economy and train a skilled workforce for critical industries throughout Illinois according to a new statewide report analyzing the value of the Illinois community college system. Statewide,…
In observance of Suicide Prevention Month in September, the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Suicide Prevention Team and Richland Community College present the First Annual Operation Obstacle: The Race to End Veteran Suicide. This timed, two-mile obstacle course will be held on Richland’s campus on September 25, 2021, beginning at 10am at the Workforce Development…
John Oliver was recently appointed to the position of Dean, Workforce Development. Oliver joined Richland over 11 years ago and for the last three years he has served Richland as the Director of Workforce Development. Meredith Johnson-Palmer was appointed to the position of Dean of Student Success. Johnson-Palmer joined Richland…
Richland Community College’s Automotive Collision Repair program was recently recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for receiving Master accreditation in Damage Analysis/Estimating/Customer Service, Painting & Refinishing, Non-Structural Analysis/Damage Repair, Structural Analysis/Damage Repair, and Mechanical and Electrical Components – the highest level of program accreditation recognized by the ASE. According to Andy…
FBi Building’s exhibit at this year’s Farm Progress Show will feature the raising and lowering of a new building that will become the future home to Richland’s Agriculture program. Recently the College’s Facilities Master Plan identified the need for classroom, lab, and support space necessary for the continued upward improvement and growth of the agriculture…