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Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees reviews annual audit; approves new hires
May 21
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting at the Nashville Education Center on Monday, May 20, 2024. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee). Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc) and Jim Beasley (Centralia) were absent.
Kaskaskia College hosts its Annual Awards Banquet, recognizes Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and Business and Industry Partner of the Year
May 3
Kaskaskia College recently celebrated the outstanding achievements of its faculty, staff, students, and community partners at the Annual Awards Banquet held this April. The event recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the college's mission of excellence in education and community engagement.
Kaskaskia College hosts ribbon cutting ceremony of the Alice Hudders Art Gallery at Vandalia Campus
May 3
Kaskaskia College proudly hosted the ribbon-cutting opening ceremony of the Alice Hudders Art Gallery at its Vandalia campus on April 30th, 2024, continuing the college's commitment to fostering creativity and cultural enrichment in the community.
Kaskaskia College Offers Free Career Exploration Workshops to Local Students and Workers
May 1
According to a study by BestColleges, 61% of college graduates would change their majors if they could go back to college. Other studies have shown that 80% of students change their major at least once, and on average, people switch their major three times while earning their degree.
Kaskaskia College Celebrates Success of Annual High School Welding Competition
Apr 30
Kaskaskia College proudly highlights the completion of its highly anticipated four-day Welding Competition, showcasing the exceptional talents of around 50 high school students. Led by KC Assistant Professor of Welding Cory Wellen, the event witnessed remarkable participation from various schools, highlighting the growing popularity of the annual competition. Participating schools included Centralia, Odin, Mater Dei, Carlyle, Breese Central, Nashville, Wesclin, and Mulbe
Jansen Chevrolet of Germantown donates new 2024 Chevy Blazer to KC
Apr 29
In April, Jansen Chevrolet of Germantown, Illinois, donated a brand new 2024 Chevy Blazer EV to the Kaskaskia College Automotive Technology Program. The new Chevrolet Blazer will be instrumental in educating KC automotive students on how to better work with electric vehicles.
Kaskaskia College Sees Record Numbers in KC Now Program Enrollment
Apr 22
As another school year comes to a close, Kaskaskia College wants to educate students about a program that is picking up steam while helping students prepare for the next phase of their educational journey or career.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees swears in new student trustee; approves to solicit bids for new gymnasium
Apr 22
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024. Board members included Bill Hawley (Odin), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Linda Stover (Centralia), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), Madison Johnson (Outgoing Student Trustee), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee).
Kaskaskia College Highlights Advantages of Community Colleges During Community College Month
Apr 8
According to student loan debt statistics, people in the United States owe $ 1.727 trillion in student loans. During Community College Month in April, Kaskaskia College wants to educate students and parents on the benefits of attending a community college.
Kaskaskia College to host graduation on May 10
Apr 4
Kaskaskia College will hold an indoor commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the class of 2024. The ceremony will be held indoors in the KC Gym, with the graduate lineup starting at 5:30 p.m. on the evening of graduation.
Kaskaskia College Advises Students to Enroll in Summer Classes during Spring
Apr 3
Summer classes are a great way for college students to get ahead while limiting stress later. Kaskaskia College wants students to know that registration for summer is open now and that registering as soon as possible is important.
Kaskaskia College votes to rename agricultural building to the John D. Cavaletto Agriculture Center
Mar 26
Centralia, Ill. - The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024. Board members included Bill Hawley (Odin), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Madison Johnson (Student Trustee). Linda Stover (Centralia) was absent.
Kaskaskia College’s upcoming April 2024 community education classes
Mar 26
Kaskaskia College's Department of Workforce Development and Community Education is offering 17 community education courses for April 2024.
Kaskaskia College signs land lease agreement for new radio tower; keeps in-district tuition at same rate for 2024-2025 school year
Feb 27
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024. Board members included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Madison Johnson (Student Trustee).
KC Hires New Girls Head Basketball Coach
Feb 23
Kaskaskia College is pleased to announce the hiring of Perry Michael as the new head coach of the women's basketball team. With over six years of coaching experience at the collegiate level, Coach Michael brings knowledge and expertise to the program. Throughout his coaching career, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to developing his players' athletic and personal potential.
