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(Ullin, IL) February 28, 2025. The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on February 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting. Complete board meeting minutes are available for viewing by visiting this webpage.   Agenda and Consent Agenda The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda which included approval of Regular Board minutes from December 19, 2024, Board Retreat minutes from January 18, 2025, Board HLC Luncheon minutes from January 27, 2025, and Special Board Meeting Minutes, Board Finance Committee from February 7, 2025; acceptance of the treasurer’s report and personnel report items; approval of the Academic Year 2026 through Academic Year 2028 Academic Calendars; approval of the Academic Year 2026 College Catalog; acceptance of the Fall 2024 graduates; approval of nomination of Mike McNally for ICCTA Faculty of the Year; […]

I hope this message finds you in good spirits. I am reaching out to provide clarity and reassurance regarding a recent initiative from the Federal Office of Management & Budget (OMB), dated January 28, 2025, that temporarily pauses federal grant spending, which may potentially impact certain programs and services on our campus.

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Dr. Loren E. Klaus, 93, loving husband and father of three children, peacefully passed away at the home of his daughter, Marla Klaus Daniels, in Spring, Texas. Dr. Klaus was living at the time of his passing in The Woodlands, Texas, having recently moved with his wife, Norma, from Glen Carbon, Illinois. 

Ullin, IL. –  The Shawnee Community College Criminal Justice Department speaker series continues with the upcoming speaker, Special Agent Eric Ruhe from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Marion field office. Agent Ruhe will be on campus in the Ed Center on Wednesday, October 13th, at 10:30 am. and will share information and stories about federal law enforcement with SCC Criminal Justice students and the general public in this informative session.  SCC Criminal Justice Program Instructor Eric Howard said, “We are excited to welcome Agent Ruhe back to campus to speak with our students. The work he does as a Federal law enforcement officer offers a unique perspective for our students. Agent Ruhe is a great resource for our program, and anyone who hears his presentation will benefit from his many years of law enforcement experience.” Officer Howard says the live event is open to students, faculty, and staff at SCC […]

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6, Dr. Taylor presented the new data driven plan and the Shawnee Community College Board of Trustees approved the plan that is set to guide the institution through 2025. The new plan will assist the college with fulfilling the mission of SCC to provide quality higher education, community education, training, and services that are accessible, affordable, and promote life-long learning.

Shawnee Community College is currently enrolling for the fall semester. With so many new traditional and non-traditional students registering this fall, the college is extending hours in order to accommodate the influx of students.