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… Celebrating a Legacy of Transformational Leadership and Exceptional Learning Dr. Christine J. Sobek Dr. … effective January 4, 2023, after a remarkable 33 years of service to the college, more than 21 years as President of Waubonsee, and a total … 2020 College Master Plan is unveiled. Launched the Integrity Project that focuses on the needs of students, faculty and the …
… Graduation Day Important for Students, Country One of the most important days of the year is fast approaching. At Waubonsee … to earning a degree are clearly tangible. Local, state and national leaders are also invested in increasing college completion rates … May to serve as our commencement speaker and learn about the college’s Project Graduation initiative, which is designed to increase the number …
… of commerce throughout Kane and Kendall counties. Having served on the Elburn chamber for the last four years as a representative for … with chambers of commerce, they consist of business and community leaders who meet with the purpose of addressing issues facing local … excited to share their experiences and some who want to learn about ways to give back to the college. For example, a recent connection I …
… College. I began writing a monthly column in July 2010, making this the end of the eleventh year of columns. Over these years it has been a way for me to share with the Waubonsee community and the community at …
… Workforce Less than two years ago, a group of local government leaders approached Waubonsee Community College’s workforce development … to request a one-day customized professional development workshop. They wanted to help their communities thrive amid growth and change, … the program, a common theme was that the class discussions and projects were the first time that many – no matter how long their …
… no one in her family before her having attended college—it was not at the top of her mind. However, she saw an announcement about Waubonsee’s … was intrigued. She looked into it, applied, was accepted and is now the first person in her family to graduate from college; and she did so … their college studies at a community college. “I think it’s a smart way to go. It’s a really good transition.” She says similar things …
… College Welcome to Waubonsee Community College’s new monthly column in the Kane County Chronicle . Each month, a member of our faculty, staff … are in successful careers in all types of industries, many taking leadership positions in their chosen professions. Waubonsee alumni are … local students. Waubonsee’s Brighter Futures initiative is another way the college is working to make lives better for area residents. …
… Waubonsee Launches New Strategic Plan The changing seasons that come with September remind me of the quote … a little. And this plan utilizes themes from our 2015 Vision 2050 project and our 2018 Community Needs Assessment which together provided … employees, board members, community residents and organizational leaders. In 2019, we conducted further focus groups and listening …
… Waubonsee Celebrates It’s that wonderful time of year! The holidays are the perfect time for connecting with old and new … or just enjoying time off from work. There are so many reasons and ways that people like to celebrate. Mary Baccheschi, Executive … share in the joy and excitement of celebrating Dr. Sobek’s legacy and leadership. Looking back at the pictures and remembering all the smiles …
… Fuechsl Instructor of Automotive Technology Giving that knowledge to others that can further their career and their life—I love that about this job. It's so … automotive. That's technology. So keep learning, keep pushing your way through. It will only make you stronger. And you can do it–I did …
… has been gifted with a natural talent of artistic roller-skating since the age of eight. Her unwavering commitment to the sport has now paid off in an extraordinary way. Waubonsee alumna Cheyanne Lowery, of Newark, has been gifted with …
… feel like almost everything I read anymore has this word somewhere in the first sentence. It’s true. These are unprecedented times for all of us. At Waubonsee Community … to host a virtual Waubonsee Spirit Week. In addition to identifying ways for our students to stay connected to the college, we are also …
… First-Year Composition I ENG099 This course focuses on supplementing the writing and revising of essays and projects in First-Year Composition I. Students will learn to manage …
… Former Chiefs' Athlete earns another medal in Rio Berenyi wins silver at Rio Paralympics Berenyi wins … had won a couple of gold medals in national competitions the two years leading up to the London games, he was still somewhat considered a long … invited to the White House in 2012. Berenyi has certainly come a long way since that fateful August day in 1994, when he and another …
… can seem complicated. Our financial aid experts will help you along the way! You must reapply annually for grants , loans or work-study jobs … New Student Application and select an academic program that leads to a degree or certificate. Note: some courses and programs are …
… Crisis, Help Is Available On May 2, Waubonsee Community College had the honor of hosting United States Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams as … that only affects others, it is easy to ignore and look the other way. When we understand that it happens in all families, that it can … understand it and the behaviors that accompany substance use disorders lead us to avoid the person with the condition. We don’t see them as …
… graduating. As Toyota's Field Technical Specialist for Central and Southern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana, Galvez ignites futures for … with the amazing instructors to create training opportunities that lead to high-paying careers for the students," added Galvez. Because of … automotive students a stage to declare their major in an exciting way. Each year, area high school students declare their intent to …
… Loan Interlibrary Loan enables borrowing of items not owned by the library from another library at the request of a registered library user. Place an Interlibrary Loan …
… Board Welcomes Three New Members At its meeting on September 12, 2017, the Waubonsee Community College Foundation welcomed Patrick Kinnally of … to its board of directors. At its meeting on September 12, 2017, the Waubonsee Community College Foundation welcomed Patrick Kinnally of … for business development and spearheaded the development of several projects including Kendall Marketplace; a Rush-Copley Healthcare Campus …
… 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 … Last month, the board endorsed a general plan of taking 50% of project costs from reserve funds and 50% from the issuance of bonds. No …
… Highly Skilled Workforce Waubonsee Community College recognized the Welding Technology Program at its December board meeting for its … of skilled workers in Illinois. Waubonsee Community College recognized the Welding Technology Program at its December board meeting for its … U.S. without the need to retest. Current national labor market data projects that, on average, 49,200 welding jobs will be available …
… will host an open house event on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 1-4 p.m. at the Aurora Fox Valley Campus, 2060 Ogden Ave (Route 34 on the Rush-Copley Campus). The open house is an opportunity for people … to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care-related employment is projected to grow 18 percent between 2016 and 2026, which is greater …
… Scholars Waubonsee Community College is now accepting applications for the first class of students who will pursue the college’s innovative, grant-funded, one-year associate degree. The … to offer a one-year associate degree, Sean Warren-Crouch, Dunham Fund Project Manager, said the program is modeled after one at Miami Dade …
… Dunham Grant to Help Waubonsee Launch Accelerated Associate Degree The Aurora-based Dunham Fund has awarded Waubonsee Community College a grant which will allow the college to launch an accelerated associate degree program with a … collaboration in educational and community development programs and projects to effect positive change in the Aurora area. Robert Vaughan, …
… CAD Grants to Boost Dual Credit Program, Recruit Women Students The CAD program at Waubonsee Community College has been awarded two grants to help the college improve its dual credit program and to improve efforts to … Division also was awarded a $2,000 grant through the 2014 New Look Project at the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support. …