Illinois Community Colleges Enrollment Surges to Largest Fall-to-Fall Increase in 15 Years

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Systemwide enrollment grows for third straight year and continues to outpace national community college growth rates Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to climb for the third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College Opening...

Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget Continues Important Investments in Higher Education

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2025 state budget that includes a historic general funds appropriation of $2.6 billion for higher education, an increase of nearly $76 million (3 percent) compared to the previous fiscal year. Meaningful investments...

Illinois Community Colleges Receive Federal Grant To Expand Access to Workforce Training for In-Demand Industries

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Rockford’s Rock Valley Community College has received a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to increase access to training and skill development in high-demand manufacturing fields. They will collaborate with Crystal Lake’s McHenry County...

Spring Enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges Climbs for Second Consecutive Year

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Spring enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges increased for the second straight year system-wide. Opening Spring 2024 enrollment increased by 5.1 percent from the previous spring according to the Illinois Community College Board’s (ICCB) Spring 2024 Enrollment...

State Expands Access to Dual Credit Program as Enrollment Grows Exponentially With High School Students

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Community Colleges receive $3 million to expand dual credit courses as program sees 65% enrollment increase over last decade The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) today announced $3 million in state grants to community colleges to expand access to its Dual...

Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Makes Important Investments in Higher Education

by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2025 state budget that includes a historic general funds appropriation of $2.6 billion for higher education, an increase of nearly $76 million (3 percent) compared to the previous fiscal year. Meaningful investments...