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Jun 30, 3025·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees Community Engagement Meeting Minutes
The meeting included updates on enrollment, federal and state legislative changes affecting higher education, and the Community College Baccalaureate bill. Discussions covered the Dual Credit Quality Control Act, a review of the President's Report to the Community, and feedback from community members. An update on the Kaskaskia College Foundation was provided, along with information on the KC Now Program and dual credit.
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Kaskaskia College Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The board received a presentation on the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Actions taken included correcting a previously approved Microsoft Campus License Agreement, approving the Vandalia Education Center Landscaping and Artwork project, authorizing the purchase of a forklift personal simulator, and approving the purchase of HVAC laptops. The board also declared certain college property surplus, approved faculty rank promotion, established a new position for a Precision Agriculture Coordinator, and hired several staff members for replacement positions. Additionally, the board conducted readings on several policies, including the removal of a faculty mentoring policy, revisions to employee attendance and academic advising policies, and a new campus closure policy.
Aug 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees Community Engagement Meeting Minutes
The meeting provided a comprehensive update on Kaskaskia College's status, focusing on positive enrollment trends driven by dual credit expansion and individualized student support. Discussions covered strategies to address future population declines, challenges within the current Illinois community college funding formula, and cost-saving initiatives. The board also reviewed potential legislative impacts on higher education, such as the introduction of baccalaureate degree programs and federal workforce development initiatives like the Workforce Pell Grant. Community feedback highlighted the significant financial benefits of dual credit pathways and debt-free education. Furthermore, the meeting outlined high school student enrollment programs, such as KC Now, and the financial aid support provided by the Kaskaskia College Foundation.
Jul 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Kaskaskia College - Community College District 501 Community Engagement Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an update on Kaskaskia College's enrollment trends, showing growth in credit hours, and a discussion regarding the community college funding model, specifically the discrepancy between current state funding and the statutory funding formula. The President detailed several cost-saving initiatives and reviewed potential legislative changes regarding higher education, including the Illinois Dual Credit Quality Control Act and federal provisions for Workforce Pell Grants. Community feedback was collected on various topics, including dual credit opportunities, nursing alumni engagement, and educational programming for senior citizens. Additionally, the meeting highlighted enrollment programs for high school students, including dual credit offerings, the KC Now program, and 8th-grade career night initiatives.
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