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Richland’s Carrie Barrick takes part in the National Council for Workforce Education New Workforce Professionals Academy

October 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…

Richland Community College raises money for its Student Assistance Fund with a Haunted “Die”-orama Contest

October 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…

Richland Dean Pickel participates in 2021 Class of the AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute

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…

Richland Community College Remains a Critical Piece to Regional Economy and Source for Job Creation According to New Study

October 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,…

Operation Obstacle will benefit the Richland Student Veteran’s Resource Center during Suicide Prevention Month

September 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…

Richland Appoints Two New Deans

August 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…

Richland’s Auto Collision Program Receives Highest Level of Accreditation from ASE

July 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…

Barn Raising at this year’s Farm Progress Show will benefit Richland Community College’s Agriculture Program

June 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…

Richland Community College hosts Summer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

June 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…

Spring 2021 Vice President’s Academic Honors List

June 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…

Congratulations, 2021 Vice President’s Academic Honors List!

We 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…

Thinkwell Maker Camp Offers Local Students an Opportunity to Explore Technology

May 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…

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