Waubonsee Honors Biology as Student Success: Featured Program

Biology, or the study of life, may date back centuries, but that doesn’t keep the Biology Department at Waubonsee Community College from being a model of innovation. For their commitment to working together, implementing technology in the classroom and collaborating with community partners, Waubonsee is pleased to recognize the faculty and staff of the Biology Department as this month’s Student Success: Featured Program.

Waubonsee Board Appoints Jimmie Delgado to Finish Pilmer Term

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees has appointed Jimmie Delgado to replace former trustee James Pilmer, who recently resigned upon accepting a new position as the executive director of the Fox Valley Park District. Delgado will finish the rest of Pilmer’s term, which ends in 2017.

Waubonsee Board Honors James Pilmer For His Service and Dedication

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees honored long-serving board member James Pilmer during their board meeting on Nov. 18 where they also approved his resignation from the board. Pilmer has served as an elected member of the board for 22 years, serving as vice chair for 11 years and as a member of the policy committee throughout his tenure. During the meeting, board members passed a resolution recognizing him for his decades of service.

Waubonsee Art and Graphic Design Programs Receive Accreditation

Waubonsee Community College recently became the second community college in Illinois to receive accreditation for their Art and Graphic Design programs from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Waubonsee Driver Safety Program Recognized

Waubonsee Community College’s Driver Safety Program – part of the college’s department of Workforce Development - was recently recognized during an awards banquet at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo in Atlanta, Ga.

Waubonsee Faculty Honored at State Conference

Waubonsee Community College faculty were honored during fall sessions of the Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA)Conference in Springfield.

Waubonsee Marketing and Communications Receives Awards

Waubonsee Community College’s Marketing and Communications team recently received recognition for their work.

Here's How to Put Career Development on Your To-Do List

As the to-do list season kicks off this month with holiday preparations and festivities, it’s no wonder that a less celebratory emotion tends to surface for many this time of year - anxiety. In spite of fun and memorable times with family and friends, the seasonal increase in social activity and sharing of life statuses can amplify the pressure to at least appear to have one’s personal and professional life in order. 

Strong Communities Start with an Educated Workforce

Less than two years ago, a group of local government leaders approached Waubonsee Community College’s workforce development department to request a one-day customized professional development workshop. They wanted to help their communities thrive amid growth and change, and they knew that to do that, they needed to make sure their municipal employees had the updated knowledge and skills to navigate changing times. Their request was reflective of a need that can be found in many local governments today: Ongoing professional development for municipal employees is vital to ensuring the highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness and ethics to the taxpayers they serve.

Waubonsee, Carpenters Union Celebrate Partnership

Waubonsee Community College and the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice and Training Program celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by recognizing a new degree program designed to help carpentry apprentices translate their education and work experience into a college degree.