Press Releases

Ullin, IL – (February 21, 2025) – Shawnee Community College (SCC) proudly supports new legislation backed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields.  The proposed bills, Senate Bill 2482 and House Bill 3717, aim to expand affordable, accessible, and flexible higher education opportunities while addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in key industries. Data indicates a significant shortage of baccalaureate degree workers in operations management and entrepreneurship, healthcare administration, and...

Shawnee Community College is pleased to announce that the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has recognized the College with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year 2025 budget.

Shawnee Community College is set to host an inspiring Documentary Film Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the college’s Educational Center in Ullin, Illinois.

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.

Shawnee Community College is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Spring 2024 semester honor students, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and academic excellence.

(Ullin, IL) December 20, 2024. The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on December 19, 2024, 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 shawneecc.edu.   Agenda and Consent Agenda The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda which included approval of Regular Board minutes from November 21, 2024; Special Board Meeting Minutes, Board...

The 2025 Shawnee Community College Celebrating Young Writers Contest is returning!

We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all who supported the Feed the Need Food Drive this fall.

Shawnee Community College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU® program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success.

The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on October 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting.

As Illinois lawmakers prepare for the Fall Veto Session, Shawnee Community College is joining other community colleges around the state in encouraging lawmakers to continue funding the Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH).

The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on October 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting.

Shawnee Community College Campus Security prepares a yearly report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.

The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its  regular monthly meeting on September 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via  teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting.

The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College  held its regular monthly meeting on August 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus  and via teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting. 

He’s an icon of novels, TV shows, movies, and animated films; now the story of Tarzan comes to the stage of Shawnee Community College.

Shawnee Community College is pleased to announce that several athletes have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 2023-24 All-Academic Teams.

The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on July 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via teleconference.

Shawnee Community College is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program, set to begin in the upcoming fall semester.

The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held  its regular monthly meeting on June 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via  teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting.