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Mental health impacts virtually all factors that predict academic and personal success in college, including students' concentration, attention, critical thinking, motivation, and perseverance. The Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act (MHEAC), an initiative to require Illinois public colleges and universities to prioritize mental health, was passed in Illinois in 2019 and went into effect in July 2020, just as the state realized the pandemic wouldn't resolve soon. 

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees seated Van Wheeler to serve as the student trustee for the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees seated newly elected members and elected its officers at their Seating and Reorganization meetings on Thursday, April 27.

As we continue to celebrate Community College Month, now is an excellent time to spotlight how employers can find solutions to their workforce needs by partnering with community colleges. 

Each year, the Waubonsee Community College Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to an outstanding graduate of Waubonsee Community College. Awardees have distinguished themselves in their chosen profession, have documented evidence of contribution and service to their community, and demonstrated a continued interest in lifelong education. This year's Distinguished Alumnus is Dr. Scott Mertes, Provost at Mid Michigan College. 

Waubonsee student Roland Asongakap, born and raised in Cameroon, Africa, spent much of his early childhood severely sick in hospitals. In Cameroon, mosquito-borne diseases are common across villages and often deadly. While these diseases afflicted Asongakap during his younger years, a passion for serving others and an appreciation for the medical science grew in his heart.  

At the April 19 board meeting, the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees recognized the leadership of James K. Michels, P.E. with a special Resolution. The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees adopted a Resolution on April 19 to recognize and honor Michels for his commitment, dedication, and many years of distinguished service on the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees; it also bestows upon him the honorary title of Trustee Emeritus. 

Waubonsee Community College welcomes Jami Hinshaw, of Spokane, Washington, to the position of Dean for Student Engagement. 

Waubonsee Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 with commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, at the college’s Sugar Grove Campus Field House. Ceremonies will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and tickets are required. 

As a sign of its strong financial stewardship, Waubonsee Community College’s credit rating was recently upgraded to Aaa — the highest rating possible from Moody’s Investor’s Service. In giving the rating, Moody’s cited the college’s commitment to strong financial management, including both the building of reserves and conservative budge