IVCC candidates to participate in forum March 22

8 Candidates Vying For 3 Open Seats

Shaw Local News Network

The Illinois Valley Community College Democrats, College Republicans, Student Government Association and D322 will sponsor a Board of Trustees Candidates’ Forum from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in CTC124-125 of the Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

There are eight candidates vying for three seats in the April 4 election. All have agreed to participate. They are (in alphabetical order) Julie Ajster, Rebecca Donna, Bill Hunt, Lori Ganey, Crystal Loughran, Jay McCracken, Teresa Schmidt and Angie Stevenson.

Each candidate will make a brief introduction and then answer questions from the audience. The event is open to the public. For information, call Mike Phillips at 815-224-0394.

College environmental biology

IVCC Dean of Natural Sciences and Business Ron Groleau said, “More than 20 years ago, Eric was hired for his commitment to excellence in the classroom. He brings this commitment to students outside the classroom as well. Eric’s 15-year tenure as Phi Theta Kappa faculty advisor illustrates his passion for contributing to overall positive educational and personal experiences for students.”

Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges, for serving 15 years as the college’s