The Value of Mentorship

As we have recently entered the new fall semester here at Waubonsee Community College, I spent some time reflecting on my initial experience as a member of the faculty at the college.

Libraries are Important to Communities

Libraries have undergone vast changes throughout history due to innovations in technology and the internet. Libraries have adapted to and embraced new technologies to support communities, while also continuing to provide what we might call more traditional services. 

Students Benefit from College Pathways and Partnerships

A common question about community colleges for students and parents is, how do I transfer to a four-year college? While this might seem like a straight-forward question, there are several paths that students can take on the journey from a community college to their bachelor’s degree.

Waubonsee Community College has transfer partnership agreements with more than 25 public and private four-year colleges and universities. Each of these agreements gives students a clear academic path and confidence that the courses they take will transfer and count towards their academic goals.

Waubonsee Students Find Success in Drafting Careers

Changes in technology and advances in automation can lead people to be concerned about the future of some jobs in career fields like engineering and computer aided design and drafting (CAD). However, Waubonsee Community College students Michael Chinn of Batavia and Matthew Maltese of Aurora have found rewarding jobs as drafters at EN Engineering in Warrenville.

Waubonsee Alumnus Recognized by Board of Trustees

Christopher Hess, from Aurora, was recognized by the college’s board of trustees at its June meeting.

Waubonsee Student Recognized for Excellence on Job

Most people want to make a splash in life. Benjamin Summers has done that both literally and figuratively.

Summers, a 2018 Yorkville High School graduate, chose to go to Waubonsee Community College, in part, because he wanted to continue working as a head lifeguard at the Vaughan Aquatic Center. 

That ability to work while going to school paid off in March 2019 when he received the International Golden Guard Safety Award from Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc.

Waubonsee Celebrates Retiring Trustees

Two long-standing members of the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees have retired from their service on the board.

Waubonsee’s Fire Science Technology Program Prepares People for Service

Firefighters are on the front line of service to their communities at all times. The work of a firefighter requires specialized training and skills in order to save lives and property. Waubonsee Community College’s Fire Science Technology Program provides the training necessary for communities to have the firefighters they need.

Waubonsee Student-Athlete Overcomes Bumps To Succeed

Most professions, hobbies and activities have slang terms that describe aspects of the activity. In baseball, one of the colloquial terms is the ‘bump’ used to describe the pitcher’s mound. For Justin Sartori, the bump was more than an expression and more than a physical place on a baseball diamond. It was something that happened to him.

Waubonsee’s Student Success Coaches Make a Difference in Lives

Robin Nelson was 55 years old in 2016 when he decided it was time to go to college. He had had issues with various addictive substances in the past but had been clean and sober for about 10 years.

Nelson is now an honor student, a member of Phi Theta Kappa and working to help other people recover from addiction.