Elgin Community College News and Events

Janelle Crowley appointed chief human resources officer

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:52:21 GMT

Janelle Crowley appointed ECC chief human resources officer Janelle Crowley is excited to be Elgin Community College’s new chief human resources officer and return to the place where she taught seven years ago. Crowley began her position Jan. 3.

National organization praises ECC college readiness

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:52:20 GMT

National assessment team praises ECC’s college readiness initiative Allison Jones and Doug Sovde of Achieve and the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), were impressed by efforts from Elgin Community College’s Alliance for College

ECC celebrates Black History Month

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:52:19 GMT

Dance troupe brings rhythm to ECC’s Black History Month events BAM , a Chicago dance troupe, will showcase the best in tap and percussive dance as part of Elgin Community College’s celebration of Black History Month. The troupe will perform at

Trustees Approve Purchases and Actions January 31

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:52:19 GMT

District 509 Trustees Approve Purchases, Actions at Jan. 31 Meeting The Community College District 509 Board of Trustees approved several recommendations from college administrators during a public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Elgin Community College. The meeting was

ECC college icon honored during library opening event

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:52:19 GMT

ECC pays homage to college icon during library opening event ECC pays homage to college icon during library opening event More than 200 people gathered in Elgin Community College’s new Renner Academic Library and Learning Resources on Friday, Jan.

Trustees dedicate campus street in honor of professor

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:52:18 GMT

Trustees dedicate campus street in honor of professorThe Community College District 509 Board of Trustees paid tribute to late Elgin Community College Professor Gail Shadwell by naming a street in her honor during its Tuesday meeting. First Street, which runs

Singer Nellie McKay performs at ECC Feb 10 and 11

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:51:53 GMT

Songstress Nellie McKay performs at ECC Feb. 10 and 11 Nellie McKay will showcase her talents as a musician, songwriter, and actress when she performs at the Elgin Community College Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb. 11.

Founders' Day Brunch - Jan. 29

Paul Santiago — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:25:15 GMT

The 14th Annual Founders' Day Brunch will honor alumni and those in the community who have continued to support the college and the foundation. This year's theme is "Opening New Doors to Knowledge." With the completion of two new major buildings upon us, and recognizing other renovated spaces, we wanted to celebrate the new opportunities and possibilities these new doors will open for our students. The event will benefit the ECC Foundation's General Scholarship Fund and the Annual Fund. In addition, personalized bricks that will be placed outside the new academic library will also be for sale to support the ECC Alumni Association.

Grant offers opportunities for ESL and GED students

Kristophere Owens — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:36:43 GMT

New grant offers opportunities for ECC ESL and GED students Elgin Community College has been selected as one of eight community colleges in Illinois to participate in the Integrated Career and Academic Prep System (I CAPS) initiative, part of

ECC Trustees Approve Purchases, Actions Dec. 13

Kristophere Owens — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:55:06 GMT

District 509 Trustees Approve Purchases, Actions at Dec. 13 Meeting The Community College District 509 Board of Trustees approved several recommendations from college administrators during a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at Elgin Community College. The meeting was

Offices closed morning of Jan 12 for all-college event

Vickie Wiskirchen — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:53:20 GMT

ECC offices closed morning of Jan. 12 for all college convocation Elgin Community College offices will be closed until 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, to allow administrators, faculty, and staff to attend all college convocation activities. During convocation,

Kids’ College

Paul Santiago — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:21:53 GMT

ECC Kids’ College Summer programs featuring a variety of camps and classes Through ECC’s Kids’ College program, your child can explore new activities and interests in a noncompetitive and fun learning environment.

Emergency Alert System

Paul Santiago — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:13:18 GMT

Emergency Alert System Register today for ECC’s new emergency alert system. Students, faculty and staff will receive text messages if there is a campus emergency. One minute is all it takes. Sign up today Log on to emergency.elgin.edu. Enter

UIC professor applauds ECC’s college readiness

Kristophere Owens — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:39:03 GMT

UIC professor applauds ECC’s college readiness partnershipA University of Illinois at Chicago professor was impressed to see elementary, middle school, and high school teachers collaborating with Elgin Community College administrators and faculty to develop ways to help students succeed in

Comptroller’s Employment Expo draws 400 jobseekers

Kristophere Owens — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:38:14 GMT

Comptroller’s Employment Expo draws 400 jobseekers to ECC The promise of jobs lured more than 400 people to an Employment Expo sponsored by Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka at Elgin Community College on Thursday, Dec. 8. More than 40

Mock Trial Team continues success at Yale tournament

Kristophere Owens — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:38:07 GMT

ECC Mock Trial Team continues success at Yale tournament The Elgin Community College Mock Trial Team continued to impress its competitors after a tournament held at Yale University in Connecticut. The team, the only community college participant in the

Hanover Park chamber calls ECC Business of the Year

Kristophere Owens — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:36:58 GMT

Hanover Park chamber names ECC Business of the Year Elgin Community College is the Hanover Park Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 Business of the Year. In giving the award during its holiday dinner on Friday, Dec. 9, the chamber noted the

Speech team member wins first place in tournament

Kristophere Owens — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:36:30 GMT

ECC speech team member wins first place in tournament Nicci Welgemoed of the Elgin Community College Speech Team won an individual honor during the team’s appearance at the College of Lake County’s Soller Solstice Speech Tournament on Dec. 3.

ECC Mock Trial Team primed to make national run

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:59:42 GMT

ECC Mock Trial Team primed to make national run The Elgin Community College Mock Trial Team is enjoying a strong wave of momentum as it surges through its competition season. The team will participate next at a tournament hosted by

ECC speech team looks ahead after third place win

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:59:32 GMT

ECC speech team looks ahead after third place win The Elgin Community College Speech Team plans to finish its fall competition schedule strong during the College of Lake County Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 3. The team had its biggest

Holiday celebration begins with ECC music performances

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:59:13 GMT

Holiday celebration begins with ECC music performances Elgin Community College bands and vocal ensembles offer something for everyone during December performances in the ECC Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. ECC Concert Choir The ECC Concert Choir, under the direction

ECC spring class registration underway

Kristophere Owens — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:58:44 GMT

ECC spring class registration underway Open registration for spring 2012 credit classes is underway at Elgin Community College and continues until classes start, space permitting. Spring 16 week classes begin the week of Tuesday, Jan. 17 12 week classes begin

College Readiness Summer Bridge Program

Vickie Wiskirchen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:58:17 GMT

College Readiness Summer Bridge Program is the perfect time to get a head start on your college career ECC is offering specially designed three week summer courses to help you fill the gaps in your academic skill set.

Foundation Gala

Vickie Wiskirchen — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:01:52 GMT

ECC Foundation Gala information for current year.

College Smart Fair

Paul Santiago — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:28:01 GMT

Learn how to pay for college — any college!

ECC student wins burger competition

Vickie Wiskirchen — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:11:19 GMT

Third time’s the charm ECC student wins burger competition Bernard LoMonaco of Bartlett bested five finalists during the third annual Elgin Community College Grand Victoria Casino Burger Competition on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The victory earned him top burger bragging

ECC student newspaper earns national recognition

Vickie Wiskirchen — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:10:01 GMT

ECC student newspaper earns national recognition The Observer, Elgin Community College’s student run biweekly newspaper, received seventh place among similar community college newspapers nationwide in the Best of Show for Two Year Broadsheet from the Associated Collegiate Press. The

Trustees Approve Purchases - Actions at Nov 8 Meeting

Vickie Wiskirchen — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:09:03 GMT

District 509 Trustees Approve Purchases, Actions at Nov. 8 Meeting The Community College District 509 Board of Trustees approved several recommendations from college administrators during a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at Elgin Community College. The meeting was

ECC president appointed to Illinois comptroller board

Kristophere Owens — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:06:18 GMT

ECC president appointed to Illinois comptroller advisory board Elgin Community College President David Sam, PhD, JD, has been selected by Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka to serve on her office’s newly formed African American Advisory Board. The nine member board

ECC Trustee Ollayos elected to ACCT Board of Directors

Vickie Wiskirchen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:58:04 GMT

ECC Trustee Clare Ollayos elected to ACCT Board of Directors Community College District 509 Trustee Clare Ollayos was unanimously elected to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors at the 2011 ACCT Leadership Congress in Dallas. The

Katherine Sawyer begins as ECC Foundation director

Vickie Wiskirchen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:57:19 GMT

Katherine Sawyer begins as ECC Foundation director At a time when private philanthropy has become a strategic imperative in supporting student scholarships, Katherine Sawyer, Elgin Community College’s new executive director of institutional advancement and ECC Foundation, is here to secure

ECC president honored by national organization

Vickie Wiskirchen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:53:30 GMT

ECC president named a pacesetter by national organization ECC President David Sam, PhD, JD, was named the 2011 Pacesetter of the Year by District 3 of the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). He received the honor on

Experience ECC - Nov. 10

Paul Santiago — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:44:13 GMT

Experience ECC - Each November the college hosts an open house for future students and their families.

High School Senior Day

Vickie Wiskirchen — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:32:29 GMT

High School Senior Day High school seniors are busy and if you plan to you attend ECC this fall, then you want to use your day off school wisely!

Adult Info Session - Oct. 18

Paul Santiago — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:12:34 GMT

See presentations by representatives of admissions, financial aid and scholarships, career and counseling services, and healthcare careers.

College Night - Oct. 4

Paul Santiago — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:15:56 GMT

Commit To You Day - Aug. 27

Iryna Kurant — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:42:50 GMT

Most classes and workshops meet for just an hour or two which means you can take multiple classes and make a day of it at ECC! Pre-registrationis required.

Latino Heritage Month

Iryna Kurant — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:30:36 GMT

2011 Latino Heritage Month.

ECC Job Fair

Jean Swanson — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:23:28 GMT

Employers from throughout northern Illinois look forward to meeting ECC students, alumni and community residents at the college's job fairs.

Energy Management Open House - July 20

Iryna Kurant — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:08:56 GMT

Learn about the skills you’ll need to succeed in the energy management industry.

Free GED Prep Classes

Paul Santiago — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:05:39 GMT

GED Prep Classes ECC offers free classes to prepare you for the GED, the nationally accepted equivalent of a high school diploma.

ECC Foundation Golf Classic

Iryna Kurant — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:32:09 GMT

Area golfers look forward to ECC Foundation Golf Classic every June. Following 18 holes at an area country club, this most enjoyable day concludes with a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, awards, live auction, full slate of prizes and more.

Diversity Recruitment Fair

Paul Santiago — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:22:15 GMT

Come learn about job openings at ECC and other area community colleges.

3 Cups of Tea cancelled; fundraising efforts to continue

Kristophere Owens — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:03:31 GMT

Three Cups of Tea cancelled fundraising efforts to continue A return engagement of the stage adaptation of The Kite Runner will replace the previously announced Three Cups of Tea as a fundraising event at Elgin Community College on Sunday,

Freedom of Information Act when closed

Jean Swanson — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:18:44 GMT

Freedom of Information Act The college is closed for spring break from Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28. All Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests will be responded to within five (5) business days upon re opening on

Did You Know?

Iryna Kurant — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:57:02 GMT

Did You Know? Most ECC students who transfer to four-year institutions do better academically than students who start there.