October 29, 2021
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…
Read MoreOctober 27, 2021
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…
Read MoreOctober 26, 2021
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…
Read MoreOctober 21, 2021
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…
Read MoreOctober 01, 2021
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,…
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2021
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…
Read MoreAugust 19, 2021
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…
Read MoreJuly 06, 2021
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…
Read MoreJune 23, 2021
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…
Read MoreJune 22, 2021
Richland Community College, in partnership with the Macon County Health Department, will be offering COVID Vaccine Clinics during June, July and August for both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. Pfizer Clinics: June 23 – Dose 1 and 2 July 14 – Dose 1 and 2 August 4 – Dose 2 Johnson & Johnson: July 15…
Read MoreJune 07, 2021
Congratulations, Richland Community College to our students who were named to the Spring 2021 Vice President’s Academic Honors List! We are so proud of you! Dickinson, Erika Ann Ardmore AL Buhlig, Katelyn Nicole Argenta IL Hector, Corinne Aleesia Argenta IL Hinton, Skye L Argenta IL McMillion, Garrett Lee Argenta IL Meyer, Cameron Leigh Argenta IL…
Read MoreWe want to say a HUGE congratulations to the students that graduated and have been named to the Vice President’s Academic Honors List. We are so proud! Aaron Michael Wendt Oreana IL HIGHEST HONORS Abigail Faith Kopp Lewisburg TN HIGH HONORS Alexa Sammons Mt Zion IL HONORS Alexis Danielle Clift Decatur IL HIGH HONORS Alexis…
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