RISE 2030

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RISE 2030 is a commitment to continuing Waubonsee’s tradition of excellence while redefining and reinvigorating its position as The Community’s College. The culmination of an inclusive process that gathered input from our employees, students, and community, RISE 2030 will guide the college’s work for the next five years. The priorities and goals in the plan are reflective of the changing landscape of higher education and the evolving needs of our community. With this new plan, Waubonsee will lead the way into the future – rising to meet new opportunities and further lighting the way for our students.

Let's Team Up and Shape the Future Together!

Help shape Waubonsee’s future through RISE 2030, our five-year plan to help students succeed and communities thrive.

Have an idea for how we can partner?  We'd love to hear it!

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RISE Community Partners Mixer Photo Gallery

Held on June 26, 2025 at White Stone Events in Sugar Grove.

View Photo Gallery in Adobe Lightroom

RISE on the ROAD

RISE 2030 Car Wrapping "RISE on the Road"

As the community’s college, we want everyone to be connected to RISE 2030. So we're taking the plan on the road - to you. Wrapping a car from our existing Campus Operations fleet is giving us the opportunity to build awareness, engagement, and excitement throughout the district in a new way. Be on the lookout for it at a location near you!

RISE 2030 News

Executive Sponsors and RISE 2030 Leadership

Sponsor
Dr. Brian Knetl
President
Co-Sponsor and RISE 2030 Lead
Dr. Toya Webb
Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategy
RISE 2030 Co-Lead
Jess Price
Associate Chief of Staff
RISE 2030 ATD Data Lead
Dr. Stacey Randall
Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Innovation, and Planning
RISE 2030 Project Manager
Shellee McCullum
Institutional Effectiveness Project Manager

Questions/Comments?

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Please contact Dr. Toya Webb at twebb@waubonsee.edu.