Kaskaskia College Invites Community Members to Attend 2026 Community Engagement Meetings

CENTRALIA, Ill. - Kaskaskia College is inviting community members, business leaders, educators, elected officials, and stakeholders to participate in a series of Community Engagement Meetings being held throughout the College's district this summer.

The meetings provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about Kaskaskia College's programs, workforce development initiatives, community partnerships, and future priorities. Participants are encouraged to share ideas, feedback, and suggestions to help the College continue meeting the needs of the communities it serves.

A complimentary lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. at each daytime meeting, followed by a presentation and discussion from Noon to 1:00 p.m. The Centralia meeting will be held in the evening.

Community Engagement Meeting Schedule

Salem Education Center
Thursday, June 25, 2026
11:30 a.m. Lunch | Noon-1:00 p.m. Program
RSVP by June 22 to Andrea Shipley at 618-545-3436 or ashipley@kaskaskia.edu.

Vandalia Education Center
Monday, June 29, 2026
11:30 a.m. Lunch | Noon-1:00 p.m. Program
RSVP by June 24 to Wendy Blythe at 618-545-3446 or wblythe@kaskaskia.edu.

Greenville Education Center
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
11:30 a.m. Lunch | Noon - 1:00 p.m. Program
RSVP by July 1 to Sandi Laurent at 618-545-3466 or slaurent@kaskaskia.edu.

Nashville Education Center
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
11:30 a.m. Lunch | Noon - 1:00 p.m. Program
RSVP by July 8 to Madison Althoff at 618-545-3491 or malthoff@kaskaskia.edu.

Harry L. Crisp Manufacturing & Trades Center, Centralia
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
5:30-7:30 p.m.
RSVP by July 23 to Joy Fitts, Dean of Workforce Engagement & Industrial Career Services, at 618-545-3118 or jfitts@kaskaskia.edu.

Trenton Education Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026
11:30 a.m. Lunch | Noon - 1:00 p.m. Program
RSVP by July 27 to Christine Wheeler at 618-545-3476 or cwheeler@kaskaskia.edu.

Community members interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP to the appropriate location. The meetings are free and open to the public and provide an opportunity to learn more about the College while helping shape its future direction through meaningful community input.

For more information about Kaskaskia College and its programs, visit www.kaskaskia.edu.