Waubonsee Announces Sharon Garcia as Assistant Provost of Teaching and Learning
Waubonsee Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Garcia as the new Assistant Provost of Teaching and Learning. Previously, Garcia served as the Executive Dean for Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Waubonsee to Host College Night on Oct. 7
Waubonsee Community College will host College Night on Monday, Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. on its Sugar Grove Campus, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive, in the Academic and Professional Center. This event is open to the public.
Waubonsee’s Aurora Fox Valley “Health Care” Campus Receives National College Testing Association Recertification
Waubonsee Community College’s Aurora Fox Valley Campus, also known as the “Health Care Campus,” has recently met all requirements for recertification by the National College Testing Association (NCTA). This successful recertification extends the NCTA certification at the Aurora Fox Valley Campus through 2029.
Waubonsee to Host State of the College on Sept. 24
Waubonsee Community College will host its second annual State of the College event on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the Academic and Professional Center on its Sugar Grove Campus, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive. Breakfast and networking will start at 7:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 8 a.m. All are welcome to this free event.
Waubonsee Community College Partners with Local Libraries to Offer Free Technology Literacy Classes at Aurora Downtown Campus
Waubonsee Community College, in partnership with the Aurora Public Library District and Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, will offer free technology basic classes designed to enhance technology literacy in our community during National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. These sessions will be held at the Waubonsee Community College Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., and Spanish translation will be available. While registration is requested, it is not required.
Waubonsee Throws Birthday Bash for Comfort K-9 Hope
Waubonsee Community College’s official comfort K-9 dog, Hope, continues to make a positive impact on campus.
Waubonsee Announces Ne’Keisha Stepney as Assistant Provost of Workforce Development
Waubonsee Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Ne’Keisha Stepney as the new Assistant Provost of Workforce Development. Since joining the college in 2009, Stepney has served in various leadership roles.
Six Waubonsee Graduates Receive State of Illinois High School Diplomas at Kane County Jail
Waubonsee Community College celebrated a significant milestone, recognizing six graduates—Getzuri Arellano, Samuel Garcia, Ryan Howard, Jesus Canales, David Williams, and James Johnson—who earned their State of Illinois High School Diploma while enrolled in High School Equivalency classes held in Kane County Jail. This achievement highlights Sheriff Ron Hain’s and Waubonsee Community College’s commitment to helping justice-involved individuals gain access to life-changing educational opportunities, which leads to safer communities, lowers recidivism rates, and increases the employability of those who participate.
Waubonsee Announces 2024 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member
Waubonsee Community College has announced its 2024 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty member, Debra Gardner, Adjunct Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Gardner, of Batavia, has served Waubonsee since 2013.
AACC Appoints Dr. Toya Webb to National Commission on Institutional Infrastructure and Transformation
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has appointed Dr. Toya Webb, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategy at Waubonsee Community College, as one of 24 commission members to serve a three-year term on the National Commission on Institutional Infrastructure and Transformation.