October 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…
Read MoreMay 31, 2021
The first annual Thinkwell Maker Camp, a collaboration between THINKWELL Makerspace, Industries and Richland Community College, will be coming to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in June. THINKWELL Maker Camp is a week-long (five day) makerspace camp that highlights key elements of STEM education, local history, and technological advancement while exploring the power of…
Read MoreMay 21, 2021
Richland Community College, in partnership with the Macon County Health Department, will be offering COVID Vaccine Clinics, beginning June 2 for Pfizer and June 3 for Johnson & Johnson. June 2 – Pfizer First Dose June 3 – Johnson & Johnson Single Dose June 23 – Pfizer Second Dose The Pfizer vaccine will be offered…
Read MoreApril 28, 2021
In a special April 27, 2021, meeting the Board of Trustees seated its newly elected members and conducted its reorganization. Vicki Carr and Tom Ritter, both incumbents, were re-elected and sworn in for six-year terms. Jaime Shobe-Brown was appointed by the board, filling the unexpired term of Jim Underwood. Wayne Dunning was elected chairman, Carr…
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