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… thinks about college student life – activities that happen outside of the classroom – the mind automatically pulls up images of Greek Life, … more than 45 student organizations with more being added every year; leadership opportunities such as speakers, honor societies and … they often reflect on what they saw and learned and then identify ways they can contribute to their own communities in a similar way. …
… Preparing Our Future Workforce Through CTE Over the years, data has shown that the demand for skilled workers in … exist in our region? Community colleges are the beginning of a pathway. Toni Ford, Senior Program Development Coordinator Over the past … Community colleges are the beginning of a pathway. This pathway may lead to additional college education. It may lead to employment. It may …
… members of historically Black Greek fraternities and sororities within the National Pan-Hellenic Council, will use their platform as a means … Sociology on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. “Learning what we don’t know: The 1619 Project: How slavery shaped America” will be a discussion about the … States. Waubonsee faculty Dr. Jeanne McDonald and Dr. Amy Powers will lead a discussion about the initiative and how it has sparked a …
Waubonsee’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting Program Boasts Strong Ties to Local Industry Partners
… A Waubonsee CAD Program student works on manual technical drafting at the Plano Campus. Waubonsee Community College recognized its Computer … this time, he held various positions ranging from Tooling Engineer to Project Manager to Project Management Consultant, where he set up a … parametric design. The curriculum provides access to the industry's leading software and certifications. Waubonsee's CAD Program is …
… (OER) began at Rosary High School, where she conducted a research project on the monopoly of the textbook industry. At the time, the idea of free … these savings have allowed her to focus on her studies and engage in leadership roles on campus. Schaubel serves in Student Senate, co-leads …
… Waubonsee Students Take Advantage of Break to Help Others Many college students take advantage of their spring break to … students the opportunity to spend time helping a cause while they are away from the campus. In March 2018, a group of students left northern … local Habitat ReStore shop, which provides necessary funds for Habitat projects, renovated the Habitat offices and worked on Habitat buildings …
… Redesigned GED Exam Emphasizes College and Career Readiness In the three years since President Barack Obama announced his American Graduation Initiative, many local, state and national projects have been undertaken to help increase college completion. … and improved quality of life. While these individual goals have always been worth supporting, helping the nearly 14 percent of Illinois …
… Community College student Patrizio Fortuna has been nominated for the Two-Year Student Achievement Award from the Cooperative Education … to graphic and Web design at Waubonsee, putting him well on his way to fulfilling his dreams and becoming the first in his family to … of management to meet with high-profile clients on website upgrade projects. “He said all that mattered was someone was finally willing to …
… Waubonsee Announces Guided Pathways and Guaranteed Schedules Waubonsee Community College has partnered with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in … journey easier and to help students achieve their goals faster. This project was designed to address specific goals identified through our …
… Jankowiak , 2016, Acrylic on wood, 24 x 24 in. James Jankowiak 's Project Statement: Bombardment. That’s how it feels to navigate … we go someone or something is trying to communicate with us. Whether it be billboard advertisements, traffic lights, social media, or … perspective and a 21st-century American angle. I’m interested in the way color plays a role in universal communication, in how deeply …
… Matthew Maltese and Michael Chinn Computer Aided Design and Drafting I do … Michael Chinn Changes in technology and advances in automation can lead people to be concerned about the future of some jobs in career … while the median annual pay for all workers was just $38,640 with a projected growth rate in employment for drafters of 7 percent between …
… Water/Wastewater Technology Overview Be part of the growing water sector! Water quality professionals make a vital … highly sought-after: with expanding employment opportunities due to projected retirements and funding for new jobs, most positions offer … Operator certifications. In just one year, you can be on your way to a highly-skilled, well-paid professional role in the water …
… Waubonsee Hosts Event at First Fridays The Waubonsee Community College Art Department will host a special art … William Estrada, a visiting artist who works with community art projects, will be there to help attendees make silkscreen t-shirts. … t-shirts will be available while supplies last. Waubonsee offers many ways and opportunities to learn about and study art and music. Classes …
… host a holiday pottery sale on December 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. as part of the First Fridays Cocoa Crawl in downtown Aurora. Waubonsee Community … William Estrada, a visiting artist who works with community art projects, will be there to help attendees make their own silkscreen … The event is free and open to the public. Waubonsee offers many ways and opportunities for community members to study art and music. …
… Technology Overview We are proud to announce our accreditation from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. Are you interested in … Choose a Career: Loading... Description Annual Earnings Employment Projections Other Programs You May Be Interested In Water/Wastewater … this time, Waubonsee Community College cannot confirm if programs that lead to professional licensure or certification meet the prerequisites …
… and Chamber Choir will be performing. Also, faculty and students of the college’s English and writing programs will be giving away free copies of Horizons , Waubonsee’s literary journal. The … William Estrada, a visiting artist who works with community art projects, will also be there to help attendees make silkscreen …
… opening up new areas of expertise, and geography is one of them, with strong projected growth. Students looking for a tech-forward way to work with natural sciences can go far with a focus on geography. …
… Waubonsee Community College received national recognition at the recent 2022 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) annual conference in New York City. College leaders received recognition for the positive impact they have … colleagues, which soon grew to his participation in the SAGE 2YC project (Supporting and Advancing Geoscience Education at Two Year …
… for first time Waubonsee Softball advances to National Tournament for the first time Waubonsee Softball advances to National Tournament for … a run in the top of the second with a two-out single to grab a 1-0 lead. The Chiefs had a chance to even the score in their half of the … the game. However, the Chiefs managed just four hits the rest of the way while leaving only five runners on base for the game. Meanwhile …
… Randall inducted into ISCC Hall of Fame, Kish tabbed ISCC Coach of the Year and five Chiefs earn ISCC's Dick Durrant Award (Sugar Grove, … College Baseball Coach Dave Randall was inducted into Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) Hall of Fame at the league’s annual … Steve Kish was named the ISCC’s Female Sports Coach of the Year after leading his squad to Waubonsee’s first ever conference title, Region IV …
… Embracing Diversity in STEM At the beginning of each semester, I begin my biology classes at Waubonsee … individuals in STEM, including workforce development programs, can lead to creativity and problem-solving. These characteristics are … groups. The characteristics of students who leave STEM academic pathways raise concerns about inequality. Students who are female, …
… Grants Administration The mission of the Grants Office is to facilitate the development, … acquisition, and implementation of high quality grant funded projects that further the college’s mission, values, and goals set … agencies. The responsibilities of the Grants Office are: To provide leadership in planning and securing external grant funding in order to …
… Community College administrator received national recognition at the 2024 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) annual … Award. AACC's Awards of Excellence program recognizes outstanding leaders among its member colleges in several categories. The Rising … to address food insecurity across Waubonsee's four campus locations, a project close to his heart. The Cares Program partners with local food …
… President's Perspective Celebrating the Power of Education to Change Lives Christine J. Sobek, Ed.D. … Does Not Take Summer Vacation at Waubonsee July 2015: Waubonsee on Leading Edge of Credentialing Discussion, Efforts August 2015: Faculty … Students Give Back to the Community February 2011: National Project to Measure Student Success Takes Shape at Waubonsee …
… Limiting Student Debt a Priority for Nation The Institute for College Access and Success’ Project on Student Debt reports that in 2011 four-year college … assistance options to make a college degree even more attainable. One way we do this is by offering more than 200 scholarships funded through …