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Our search for Elgin Community College’s next President is underway. The Board of Trustees of Elgin Community College announces its search for a president. The application period has closed, and we are currently reviewing applicants.

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Keeping up with ECC

Hear from students, faculty, and staff about the incredible learning community in Elgin through blog posts, news releases, and quick ECC stories.

Elgin Community College study abroad trip to Urbania, Italy in 2023

Registration for Elgin Community College’s (ECC) summer study abroad program is now open. This year’s program will take students to Urbania, Italy, from June 28 through July 28, 2025. Students interested must apply by February 15, 2025, at elgin.edu/studyabroad.

Kim Plate, director of the dental assisting

Elgin Community College (ECC) is proud to announce that Kim Plate, director of the college’s Dental Assisting program, has been named the new chair of the Dental Assisting National Board of directors (DANB).

Firefighting Career Exploration program 2024

The Elgin Community College (ECC) Center for Emergency Services (CES) secured a $10,000 grant from State Farm Insurance to expand its new Firefighting Career Exploration program, launched in the summer of 2024 through another State Farm grant. The program is open to middle schoolers and rising freshmen.

Paul Ohlson, corporate training coordinator, and Ashley Zeman, senior director of marketing strategy

Elgin Community College (ECC) is proud to announce it has been honored as the 2024 “Member of the Year” by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented on Thursday, November 7, during the Chamber’s annual membership breakfast.

Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence 2025
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