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Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves renaming proposal of Harry L. Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center
Jan 28
Centralia, Ill.: The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Kaskaskia College. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee).
Fall 2024 President's List
Jan 21
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Presidents List for the fall 2024 semester. This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more college-level semester credits during the semester and part-time students who completed six or more college-level semester credits during the semester while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average.
Fall 2024 Dean's List
Jan 21
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more college-level semester credits during the semester and part-time students who completed six or more college-level semester credits during the semester while maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Kaskaskia College Nursing Faculty Wins Three Highly Competitive Nurse Educator Fellowship Awards
Jan 21
Always striving for excellence in the classroom and clinic, three Kaskaskia College faculty members received a prestigious Illinois Board of Higher Education Nurse Educator Fellowship award this school year. Each award winner earned $10,000 to inject into their educational experience to improve themselves as instructors and enhance their students' experience.
Kaskaskia College to host Spring 2025 Enrollment Day on Saturday, January 4
Jan 1
As a new year begins, Kaskaskia College is offering a chance to help potential students easily register for classes. Kaskaskia College will hold a Special Saturday Enrollment Day at its main campus and education centers on Saturday, January 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for all new and continuing students needing help with admissions, advising, course registration, and financial aid for the spring semester.
Kaskaskia College Helps Local Community Complete FAFSA Forms
Dec 17
With the new and improved FAFSA form ready for high school and college students to fill out, Kaskaskia College Director of Financial Aid Sarah Ratermann advises families to start the process early. Hiccups can happen along the way, and in the state of Illinois, priority for the MAP Grant goes to those who submit their forms before April 1.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves new student Wellness Club and faculty reappointments
Dec 17
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Kaskaskia College. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee). Jim Beasley (Centralia) and Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc) were absent.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves tax levy request
Dec 3
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Kaskaskia College. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee). Jim Beasley (Centralia) and Louis Kalert (Centralia) were absent.
Kaskaskia College Professor Wins AAACE Faculty Award at Conference in Nevada
Dec 3
Kaskaskia College is proud to announce one of its professors received a national award from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Associate Professor of Industrial Technology and Wiring Dr. Lyle Gross was honored with the AAACE Faculty Award at the organization's conference in Reno, Nevada. The award is given to a faculty member within the field of Workforce and Professional Development who has made significant contributions in scholarship and service.
Kaskaskia College to host Fall Combined Music Concert on 11/19
Nov 1
Kaskaskia College invites the community to an evening of live music at the Fall Combined Music Concert, featuring performances by the KC Instrumental Ensemble and the Concert Choir. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jane Knight Auditorium on the KC main campus.
Kaskaskia College Hosts Apprenticeship Forum on Campus for Local Businesses
Oct 29
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week and to highlight the impact apprentices have on local businesses, Kaskaskia College is hosting an Apprenticeship Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on campus. Businesses from the region are invited to attend and learn firsthand from employers and current apprentices about the benefits of the registered apprenticeship program.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees receives private donation for Vandalia Campus; signs resolution to recognize National Apprenticeship Week
Oct 29
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Kaskaskia College. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee).
Temporary Closure of Kaskaskia College’s Nashville Education Center for Structural Repairs beginning January 2025
Oct 28
Kaskaskia College is announcing the temporary closure of the Nashville Education Center to address necessary structural repairs due to construction deficiencies. The temporary closure will occur beginning in January 2025.
Illinois Community Colleges Enrollment Surges to Largest Fall-to-Fall Increase in 15 Years
Oct 23
Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to climb for the third straight year, according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College Opening Enrollment Report, released today by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).
Kaskaskia College Foundation to host KC Royale Winter Gala to Support Student Education and Community Development
Oct 16
Kaskaskia College invites the community to a night of fortune, fun, and philanthropy at the KC Royale Winter Gala on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Held on the college's main campus for the first time, this elegant evening will feature a casino-style experience, including gaming, dinner and drinks, silent and live auctions, and exclusive opportunities for event sponsors to make a lasting impact on the education of local students. All proceeds directly support Kaskaskia College students and initiatives that benefit both students and the broader community.
