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Kaskaskia College March 2021 Community Education Courses Calendar
Feb 24
Kaskaskia College Community and Continuing Education are offering over 20 courses during March at the district’s education centers.

Kaskaskia College SEALS Program Helps African-Americans, Other Racial Minorities with Workforce Education and Placement
Feb 24
Kaskaskia College has received a grant from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) that provides African Americans and other racially minoritized persons with the resources they need to compete in today’s working world.

Kaskaskia College Announces Graduation Deadlines
Feb 24
The Kaskaskia College Records Office announces that March 5, 2021, is the deadline for all spring graduates to apply for graduation. Students must apply online through their MyKC portal.

Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees Approves No Increase Tuition Rate; Awards Bids for Campus Projects
Feb 23
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees met Monday, February 22, 2021, for its regular monthly meeting. Board members included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Jim Mason (Breese), and Larissa Hoffman (Student Trustee). Jim Beasley (Centralia) was absent.

Kaskaskia College Hosting Allied Health Virtual Open House
Feb 12
Kaskaskia College Allied Health is hosting a series of virtual open house discussions via Zoom over the next month. The open house discussions begin on Wednesday, February 17, and run through March 17.

KC Professor Creates New Virtual Competition for SkillsUSA
Feb 9
As thousands of high school and college students prepare for the virtual 2021 SkillsUSA competition, those participating in the computer information technology categories will be facing challenges created by Kaskaskia College Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology Angenien Huffstutler.

Kaskaskia College’s Fall 2020 Dean’s and President’s List
Feb 4
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Dean's List and President’s List for the fall 2020 semester.

Kaskaskia College HVAC Program Receives New Ice Machine from Manitowoc Ice
Feb 1
Kaskaskia College's Heating, Vent, and Air Condition Program received a donation of a brand-new ice machine, courtesy of Manitowoc Ice.

Kaskaskia College Automotive Technology Program Receives ASE Re-Accreditation
Jan 28
Kaskaskia College’s Automotive Technology Program has been re-awarded Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation.

Kaskaskia College partners with Parkland College on Precision Agriculture and Animal Science Programs
Jan 27
Kaskaskia College and Parkland College have approved articulation agreements to allow students to take advantage of each other’s programs.

Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees Hear Student Satisfaction Survey Results; Approve Emergency Operations Plan
Jan 25
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees met Monday, January 25, 2021, for its regular monthly meeting.

Kaskaskia College February Community and Continuing Education feature Understanding Medicare and Social Security; Learning How-To Courses
Jan 22
Kaskaskia College Community and Continuing Education are offering 17 courses during February at the district’s education centers.

Kaskaskia College Unveils a Career Pathways Digital Tool
Jan 15
Kaskaskia College is introducing a new one-of-a-kind digital tool that will enable current or prospective students to chart an educational map towards their chosen career.

Learn the Buzz: Beekeeping Course Series begins Jan. 25
Jan 15
Kaskaskia College Community and Continuing Education are offering four classes, beginning January 25, on the art of beekeeping led by master beekeeper and adjunct instructor Terry Combs. All four courses are available via Kaskaskia College’s distance learning program, with broadcasts available at the Salem, Trenton, Vandalia, Nashville, and Greenville education centers.

Kaskaskia College Leads Broadband Adoption Initiative; Survey
Jan 15
As Chairman of the Education Committee for the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois, Kaskaskia College President George Evans is spearheading the broadband adoption initiative for the region.