38th Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association Iacea Conference
Announcement | Events | General | Humanities Center
Humanities Center Speaker Series Returns with ECC Alum Sandro Miller
After a two-year hiatus, the Elgin Community College Humanities Center Speaker Series is back with two events focused on the art world. Both events occur in the Spartan Auditorium, Building G, 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin, and are free and open to the public.
Arts Center
Grammy Award winner Steve Leslie to play at ECC Arts Center
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Steve Leslie performs "How Sweet It Is!" at the Elgin Community College Arts Center on Saturday, October 22, at 7 p.m. Leslie will cover classic James Taylor songs such as "You've got a Friend" and "Fire and Rain."
Events | General
Austrian Chef Gerhard Fuchs visits ECC culinary arts department
The Elgin Community College Culinary Arts Department held a Visiting Chef Event with Chef Gerhard Fuchs on Thursday, October 13, in the Spartan Terrance Restaurant. The event showcased the partnership between Tourismusschulen school in Semmering, Austria, and the ECC culinary department, which goes back more than 30 years.
Events
Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone: ECC hosting awareness rally on October 27
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Elgin Community College's Office of Student Life is partnering with the Community Crisis Center to bring Jamie Mosser, Kane County State's Attorney, as the keynote speaker for a Domestic Violence Awareness Rally on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Seigle Auditorium, Building E, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Admission is free and open to the public.
Events | General
ECC Hosts Fall Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series Event on Oct. 18
Elgin Community College is hosting a Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series event titled "Political Pawns: Global Migration and the Case of Migrant Bussing" on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This series is sponsored by the ECC Global/International Studies Taskforce (GIST).
Achievements | Administrator Profile | Announcement
Kristina Garcia of ECC Selected to Serve as Impact Fellow for the Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute (Aspen) announced Kristina Garcia, PhD, dean of the communications and behavioral sciences division at Elgin Community College, has accepted the offer to serve as an inaugural Aspen Index Impact Fellow. This fellowship will bring together more than 90 community stakeholders in a movement to advance the future of youth leadership development.
Achievements
ECC President and marketing team earn top honors from NCMPR
Elgin Community College President David Sam, PhD, JD, LLM, and the Marketing and Communications team walked away with more than a dozen awards at the 2022 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 3 Conference, Sept. 28-30 in Chicago, Ill.
Achievements | Events | Foundation
The ECC Foundation Gala "Dare to Dream" tops $110,000 for ECC Students
Celebrating the essence of student achievement, the Elgin Community College Foundation's 2022 Gala: Dare to Dream, presented by OTTO, raised more than $110,000 in support of ECC students, including funding for scholarships and mini-grants for innovative faculty projects.
Achievements | Announcement | General
Double-digit increase in ECC's fall enrollment shows positive post-pandemic trends
Elgin Community College's reported fall enrollment, tabulated on the 10th day of the fall semester, reflects an 11% increase over the previous fall. More than 8,900 students are enrolled for the fall semester, with numbers continuing to increase to more than 9,000 students beyond the 10th day due to later fall start date registrations for 12- and 8-week courses.
Achievements | Administrator Profile | Arts Center
ECC's Tommy Hensel to receive Chicago Cabaret Presenter Award
Elgin Community College Senior Director of Performing Arts Tommy Hensel will receive the Chicago Cabaret Presenter Award at the Chicago Cabaret 2022 Gala at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on Monday, October 17.
Academics | Student Resources
New center provides first-of-its-kind research opportunities for students at ECC
Elgin Community College is pleased to introduce the opening of a new outreach program for ECC students interested in learning about academic research or working on a creative project with the mentorship of an ECC faculty member. The Center for Undergraduate Research, Innovation, and Creativity (CURIC), officially opened with the start of the fall 2022 semester.
Events | Student Resources
ECC to host college night featuring over 150 colleges and universities
Representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities will be at Elgin Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 12, to help students and families explore their options. The event is free and open to the public and will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Building J, Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Events | General | Student Clubs & Organizations
ECC's Latinx Heritage Month 2022 celebrates legacy
Elgin Community College's Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) will include in-person events built around the 2022 theme "Los Caminos de la Vida: Celebrating Our Legacy." The month's events begin with the annual kickoff brunch honoring the late Jane Barbosa on Friday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Building E, Rm 121, dining room, on ECC's campus, 1700 Spartan Drive.
Achievements | Alumni Profile | General
ECC nursing graduate awarded national scholarship for nursing exam
Elgin Community College nursing graduate Michael Lacala is one of 15 Phi Theta Kappa members in the country to be awarded the Hurst Review National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Scholarships to help cover the cost of the NCLEX exam fees and study materials. Lacala graduated this past spring from ECC's nursing program.
Achievements | Administrator Profile | Announcement
Peggy Heinrich of ECC Selected for the Aspen Institute's Rising Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Peggy Heinrich, EdD, vice president of teaching, learning, and student development at Elgin Community College, is one of 31 leaders in the nation selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.
Academics | Events | General | Student Resources
ECC to host College and Career Readiness Sessions throughout the upcoming academic year
Elgin Community College's Division of College Transitions and Secondary Partnerships will provide free College and Career Readiness (CCR) workshops throughout the 2022-23 school year to help students prepare for their futures. All events are free, open to the public, and geared towards middle and high school students and their parents.
Academics | General | Student Resources
There's still time to register for fall classes at ECC
Registration for fall credit classes is underway at Elgin Community College and will continue until the semester starts on August 22. College staff are ready and available to help new students through the application and enrollment process.
Academics | Announcement | General
ECC RECEIVES NEW GRANT TO SUPPORT ACCELERATED SKILLS TRAINING
Elgin Community College has partnered with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment to offer job skills training services through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act* (WIOA). WIOA is a federally funded program geared toward helping individuals gain the professional skills necessary to start or advance their careers.
Achievements | Alumni Profile
ECC alum's heroic actions recognized
Elgin Community College alumna Natalie Kusnierewicz '21 received a Life-Saving Award from the South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District for her actions in saving the life of her uncle, who collapsed in June. Kusnierewicz is a graduate of ECC's Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) programs.
Events | Foundation
ECC Foundation Gala 'Dare to Dream' to be held Sept. 17
The Elgin Community College Foundation invites the community to celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the ECC Foundation Gala: Dare to Dream event, presented by OTTO, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The gala will be an in-person celebration at the Q Center in St. Charles, with an option to attend virtually at 7 p.m.
Arts Center | Events
ECC Arts Center presents "Little Shop of Horrors" on July 29
The Elgin Community College Arts Center's summer production "Little Shop of Horrors" will be performed from July 29 through August 7 in the SecondSpace Theatre. Located on Elgin Community College's campus in Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Academics | Announcement | General
ECC and ASU Partner to Offer College Students MyPath2ASU™ Collaboration
Elgin Community College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students with a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU™ program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success.
Achievements | Student Profile
ECC students shine at SkillsUSA National Championship
Elgin Community College career and technical students traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to compete in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in June. Nine ECC students competed in six categories: Culinary Arts, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Welding, Welding Fabrication, and Welding Sculpture.
Achievements
Kelly Owens Receives President's Award for financial aid excellence
Kelly Owens, financial aid technical specialist, received the President's Award at the Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' annual conference in April. The President's Award is considered to be one of ILASFAA's highest awards and is awarded at the discretion of the president.
Events | Student Resources
ECC's Project Backpack helps local students in need
Elgin Community College and its partners are preparing for Project Backpack, a community-based initiative to benefit area students in need. The committee is coordinating backpacks, school supplies, and/or resources for students in need for fall 2022 from school districts U-46, CUSD 300, CSD 301, CUSD 303, D20, or ECC District 509.
Events | Student Resources
Learn about two new health profession programs coming to ECC this fall
Elgin Community College is launching two new programs in its health and sciences division in Fall 2022—Medical Assisting and Ophthalmic Technician. Local healthcare employers expressed a need to have more trained workers for both in-demand positions that are currently facing staffing shortages.
Achievements | Alumni Profile | Athletics
ECC student-athlete Sam Bonick earns Dick Durrant Award
Elgin Community College baseball player Sam Bonick was named an Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) Dick Durrant Sophomore Academic Athlete of the Year Winner.
Achievements | Administrator Profile
ECC Dean Cathy Taylor honored with YWCA Education Award
Cathy Taylor, MBA, dean of sustainability, business, and career technologies at Elgin Community College, received the 2022 Harriet Gifford & Hattie Griffin Award for Education at the YWCA Elgin's 38th annual Leader Luncheon on May 12, 2022. Taylor was recognized for her strong commitment to helping students reach their academic and career goals.
Achievements | Alumni Profile
Tyler Garza receives the 2022 Dr. David Sam Award
Elmhurst University selected Elgin Community College graduate Tyler Garza (Streamwood) as the 2022 Dr. David Sam Award winner. The scholarship awarded is $3,000, and Garza is also eligible for other transfer scholarships from Elmhurst. Garza graduated from ECC in the fall of 2021 with an associate in arts degree.
Achievements | Administrator Profile | Student Profile
ECC student and administrator receive adult education awards
The Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association (IACEA) awarded Elgin Community College Associate Dean of Adult Education Marcia Luptak the annual award for Administrator of the Year and ECC student Aurora Morales Aguirre (Streamwood) the annual Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Award.
Achievements | Athlete Profile | Athletics
Spartan Baseball's Panico Headlines All-Conference Selections
The Elgin Community College baseball team had four individuals earn All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) honors. Nik Panico (pitcher) headlined the group as a First Team designated hitter selection. Luis Rodriguez (outfield) was named Second Team as an outfielder with Adrian Ruiz (pitcher) and Derek Angelo (catcher) earning Honorable Mention status as a pitcher and catcher, respectively.
Achievements
ECC students excel at SkillsUSA Illinois State Championship
Elgin Community College career and technical students traveled to Peoria, Ill., to compete in the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference on April 29-30. This was the first SkillsUSA competition to take place in person in three years.
Announcement | Events
ECC returns to in-person commencement ceremonies for spring 2022
Elgin Community College will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for the spring 2022 graduating class. Three ceremonies will take place starting with the High School Equivalency ceremony on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 7 p.m., followed by the University Transfer ceremony on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m., and the Career and Technical programs ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Achievements
ECC STEM team take first place at Illinois Skyway Competition
Elgin Community College math, science, and engineering students won first prize at the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference 2022 STEM Poster Competition for their project titled "Green Synthesis of Noble Metal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications." The competition, held on April 22 at Morton College in Cicero, was split into environmental science projects and projects in the STEM field. ECC won first in the STEM grouping out of eight other participating schools.
Events | Foundation
ECC Foundation's annual Golf Classic tees off
Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the 24th Annual Elgin Community College Foundation Golf Classic on Monday, June 13. The event will be held at the Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Road, Elgin. Golfers of all ages and abilities are invited.
Achievements
ECC named a semifinalist for $1 million 2023 Aspen Prize
Elgin Community College is a semifinalist for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, joining an elite group of community colleges from across the country recognized for achieving high, improving, and equitable outcomes for students.
Achievements | Student Clubs & Organizations
Two ECC Students Win Awards at Phi Theta Kappa National Conference
Elgin Community College students and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members Elizabeth Barnes (West Dundee) and Jackson Stoneman (St. Charles) were granted Distinguished Officer and Member awards at the Phi Theta Kappa Catalyst convention on April 7-9 in Denver, Colorado.
Arts Center
The ECC Arts Center presents "The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays"
The Elgin Community College Arts Center's spring performance is Ken Ludwig's "The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays." Patrons have six opportunities to see the play, which will take place in the SecondSpace Theatre, located in Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Achievements
marketing and communications team recognized with 17 national awards
The Elgin Community College Marketing and Communications team earned top honors at the 2021 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) National Conference, held Mar. 26 in Denver, Colo., and as part of the 37th Annual Educational Advertising Awards announced in March 2022.
Announcement | General | Student Clubs & Organizations
Student leaders elected to represent the 2022-23 student body
Elgin Community College welcomes five new student leaders for the 2022-23 academic year. Alison McVey (South Elgin) has been selected as the new student trustee, Leslie Gracia (Elgin) as student body president, Alexia Smith (Elgin) as executive vice president, Fitz Ramirez (Pingree Grove) as executive secretary, and Di Lan Johnson (Bartlett) as executive treasurer.
Announcement | General
Physical Therapist Assistant Program extends the application deadline
Elgin Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accepting applications through Wednesday, June 15, for prospective students interested in physical therapist assistant (PTA) education. Graduates of the program earn an associate in applied science degree (AAS) in PTA and are eligible to take the required PTA state licensure examination.
Arts Center | Events
ECC Arts Center presents Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues
The Elgin Community College Arts Center presents Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues ensemble with special guest jazz saxophone icon Ernie Watts on Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. The show will be in the Blizzard Theatre located in Building H on the Spartan Drive Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, on April 2, 2022, at 7 p.m.
Achievements | Student Clubs & Organizations
ECC speech and debate team dominate in tournaments
This past spring semester, the Elgin Community College speech and debate team competed in multiple debate competitions, exceeding in both team and individual wins. The team competed in the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association (IIFA) Tournament, the International Forensics Association Annual Tournament (IFA), and the Phi Rho Pi National Tournament.
Achievements
Fisher Nuts scholarship returns to ECC with a $5,000 award
Eight Elgin Community College culinary students put their skills and creativity to the test as they competed for scholarship prizes at the return of the annual Fisher Nuts Recipe Competition on Wednesday, April 13, at the college's Spartan Terrace Restaurant.
General | Student Resources
Registration begins for ECC summer sessions
Registration for summer credit classes at Elgin Community College is underway and will continue until the first day of classes for each summer session, beginning on June 6, June 13, and July 11, space permitting. New students can learn more about summer registration at https://elgin.edu/admissions/register-for-classes.
Events | Student Resources
ECC hosts an in-person adult education information session
Elgin Community College will hold an in-person adult student information session on Monday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. in Building B, Community and Heritage Rooms 180 and 181, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Adults considering returning to school or enrolling in college for the first time are invited to attend this free event open to the public.
Academics
New grant-funded recovery support specialist program launching in fall 2022 at ECC
Elgin Community College is among a select few Illinois colleges to be awarded a state grant by the Illinois Department of Human Services to support a new program for Certified Recovery Support Specialists (CRSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). The program will begin accepting applications this spring, with classes launching in fall 2022.
Achievements | Athlete Profile | Athletics
ECC student-athlete named Second Team All-American
Elgin Community college men's basketball student-athlete Jordan Wilkins (guard) earned the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Second Team All-America recognition for his performance during the 2021-22 season.
Academics | General
ECC's Kids' College returns to in-person classes this summer
Elgin Community College's summer Kids' College will be fully in-person for the summer sessions. Registration is now open for a variety of new and returning classes. There are classes for children and teens ages 6 to 15.
Arts Center | Events
HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis returns to the ECC Arts Center
The Elgin Community College Arts Center presents the return of "HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis" with Colin Mochrie, the star of the long-running television show Whose Line Is It, Anyway?, and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci. The live show combines hypnosis and improv for a unique comedy experience.
Achievements | Faculty Profile
Professor Kimberly Tarver honored with IPTA Outstanding Academic Educator Award
Kimberly Tarver, PT, MPH, professor of physical therapist assistant, is the recipient of the 2022 Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) Outstanding Academic Educator Award. Established in 2019, the award recognizes a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has demonstrated excellence as a faculty member in preparation of entry level physical therapist students or entry level physical therapist assistant students.
Events | General
The art exhibit by Javier Jimenez challenges limitations
A new art exhibit by Rockford, Illinois printmaker Javier Jimenez is now viewable until April 18, 2022 in Elgin Community College's Safety-Kleen Gallery One located in Building H, Rm H100. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and attendance is free and open to the public.
Achievements | Athlete Profile | Athletics
ECC student-athlete earns First Team All-Region honor
Elgin Community College men's basketball student-athlete Jordan Wilkins (guard) earned First Team All-Region recognition by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for his performance during the 2021-22 season.
Events | Student Resources
Community invited to learn about programs during 'Experience ECC'
District 509 community members interested in attending or learning more about Elgin Community College programs are invited to Experience ECC on Wednesday, April 6. The event will be held virtually via Zoom from 5 - 7 p.m.
Achievements | Student Profile
ECC students represented at Skyway artists competition
Fifteen Elgin Community College students were selected to represent Elgin Community College in the 2022 Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Juried Art Competition. Out of the hundreds of submissions across the Skyway Conference, only 40 pieces were selected to be represented at the exhibit. The work of four ECC students will be showcased.
Achievements | Athletics
ECC student-athletes earn All-Conference honors
Three student-athletes from Elgin Community College have been named to the team and earned an honorable mention to the All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) team.
Achievements | Announcement | General
ECC Recognized as a 2021 Leader College of Distinction
Elgin Community College today announced that it has been designated a Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities.
Achievements | Staff Profile
Adriel Gahol accepted into the accounting scholarship program
The Illinois CPA Society announced the 10th class of the highly competitive Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program for 2022. Elgin Community College student Adriel Gahol has been accepted as one of 29 scholars from across the state.
Academics | General
Equipment donation helps gives ECC's CNC training program a competitive edge
Helping to recognize National Career Technology Month in February is the addition of a 9-axis computer numeric control (CNC) machine donated by Swiss Automation, Inc. The donation, valued at more than $175,000, helps to further distinguish Elgin Community College's Industrial Manufacturing Technology/Computer Integrated Manufacturing program.
Events | General
The history of Latinos in Elgin and beyond topic of ECC's Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series
Elgin Community College will host a Bill Pelz Global Speaker series titled "The History of Latinos in Elgin and Beyond" on Wednesday, February 23 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. This series is sponsored by the ECC Global/International Studies Taskforce (GIST). This event is free and open to the public. Join via Zoom at https://bit.ly/BillPelz2022 Passcode: 190568.
General
Focus on mental health in the Black Community during Black History Month
Elgin Community College's celebration of Black History Month reflects the 2022 national theme of Black Health and Wellness: Fortifying the Mind, Body, and Soul, with in-person, virtual, and hybrid events topics such as mental health, healthy eating, and relationships.
Events | Writers Center
ECC Writers Center Spring Reading Series
The Writers Center at Elgin Community College will host three authors for the Spring 2022 Reading Series. Due to ongoing social distancing practices, the events will take place virtually. All readings begin at 7:30 p.m.
Announcement | Board of Trustees
ECC Alum Sergio Rodriguez appointed to fill trustee vacancy
The Community College District 509 Board of Trustees has appointed Sergio Rodriguez to fill the trustee seat vacated by Jeffrey Meyer, JD, who resigned on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2021. Rodriguez, of Pingree Grove, was selected unanimously at the board's Wednesday Jan. 26, 2022 special meeting.
Achievements | Faculty Profile
ECC's Dr. Joe Rosenfeld has work featured in an industry publication
Joe Rosenfeld, PsyD, CRADC, HS-BCP, professor of human services, was recently featured in the Fall 2021 publication of Advances in Addiction and Recovery, the official publication of the NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals for his article "Neuroscience Informed Interventions." Rosenfeld's article is also spotlighted on the cover of the magazine.
Academics | Achievements
ECC Recognizes Fall 2021 Academic Scholars
President of ECC, Assistant Vice President, and Development/Dean of Students recognize the high level of academic scholarship demonstrated during the semester.
Announcement | Events
Pre-registration required for upcoming vaccine clinics at ECC
Elgin Community College has joined in the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 as a participating college in the White House and U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 College Vaccination Challenge. As part of this pledge, ECC is helping to increase ease and access to vaccines through its upcoming vaccination clinics to be held on Friday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Building K, East Lobby.
Arts Center | Events
American Grands returns to the ECC Arts Center on Jan. 22
On Saturday, January 22, the Elgin Community College Arts Center presents the live return of American Grands, celebrating its 27th year of performances. Pianists of all ages will gather for performances featuring music from recent movies, popular classic themes, Latin music, and more. Performance times are at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Academics | Announcement
ECC postpones the start of classes to January 24
In light of the rising COVID-19 infection rates and the state of Illinois' guidance, ECC will delay the start of classes until Monday, January 24.
Announcement | Events | Training
ECC, Smithfield Foods to Sign First Cohort of Student Apprentices
ECC and Smithfield Foods, Inc. have partnered to offer a new maintenance technician apprenticeship program, designed to provide hands-on engineering and mechanical training to Smithfield employees at the company's Bolingbrook, Monmouth, and St. Charles facilities as they work toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Integrated Systems/Maintenance Technology degree from ECC.
Announcement | Board of Trustees
ECC Seeks Trustee Candidates for Appointment due to Vacancy
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 509, Elgin Community College, announces a vacancy on the Board of Trustees due to the resignation of Jeffrey A. Meyer, JD. Under Illinois law, the board will appoint a trustee to fill the vacant seat from December 17, 2021, until the next consolidated election on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Source: https://elgin.edu/news-events/ecc-in-the-news/2022/
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