Research and Information Technology
About Illinois Adult Education
Economic and demographic changes are dramatically increasing the need for adult education, literacy, and English as a Second Language programs. Millions of Illinois residents lack the literacy skills that they need to obtain good jobs and to function well in an increasingly complex society. There is a direct correlation between higher literacy levels and higher income, numbers of weeks worked, children’s success in school, and individual and family health. Large numbers of immigrants have come to this country seeking education, work, and a higher quality of life, yet many of these immigrants do not have the English literacy or other skills to enable them to meet social, educational, and work demands. To address the scope and diversity of need for adult education and literacy skills by both individuals and employers requires a strategy involving a variety of providers. Community colleges, public schools, community-based organizations and others each are uniquely suited to provide the education and services needed by various groups of adult learners.
Visioning Document and Resources
- Creating Pathways for Adult Learners – A Visioning Document for the Illinois Adult Education and Literacy Program: Continuing Our Work to Meet Adult Learners’ Needs
- The 2018-2023 Illinois Adult Education Strategic 5-Year Plan – Expanding Career Pathway Opportunities in Adult Education: Strategic Directions for Illinois, the Illinois Adult Education Strategic Five-Year Plan for 2018-2023, was released 1/31/18.
- Strategic Plan for Adult Education Executive Summary
- FY 2023 Adult Education and Literacy Funded Provider Directory
Illinois Adult Education Strategic Plan Task Force Meeting
Resolved by the Senate of the one hundredth General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives Concurring Herein, that there is created the Statewide Task Force on the Future of Adult Education and Literacy system within the Illinois Community College Board. As required under Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 40, the purpose of the task force is to provide input on the next strategic direction of the state’s Adult Education program with the development of a five-year Strategic Plan.
The link below provides access to information about the Adult Education Strategic Plan Task Force including the agenda for each meeting, Power Points, list of members/directory, Senate Joint Resolution 40, National Trends and other resources and supporting materials. For questions, please contact Jennifer K. Foster at Jennifer.Foster@illinois.gov or 217-785-0171.
Important Information
Guidance for the Return to Campus for Adult Education Programs
ICCB Guidance Memos from March 15 – April 15, 2020
- AE Update Stay at Home Order – March 25, 2020
- AE Statewide Closure – March 15, 2020
About Us
The ICCB Research and Analytics division serves as the ICCB foundational resource for the development, measurement and analysis of Illinois Community College System data. Staff provide information, counsel, and technical assistance for projects and initiatives related to research and policy studies. The Division, in collaboration with ICCB Information Technology staff, maintains a comprehensive and robust ICCB Centralized Data System for the Illinois Community College System to answer critical policy questions, inform continuous student and program improvement initiatives, and ultimately, support students on pathways to success. On behalf of the Illinois Community College System, the Division compiles data from the ICCB Centralized Data System for state/federal accountability reporting, cross-state agency projects, and national initiatives. The Division represents the agency in Illinois Longitudinal Data System efforts and advances cross-state agency data projects and initiatives to analyze the effectiveness of P-20 to Workforce programs.
Research and Analytics Staff
Nathan Wilson
Deputy Director for Research and Information Technology
217-558-2067
nathan.wilson@illinois.gov
Jay Brooks
Associate Deputy Director for Research and Analytics
618-942-7460 (Herrin)
jay.brooks@illinois.gov
Michelle Dufour
Director for Research and Analytics
217-782-9574
michelle.dufour@illinois.gov
Cecilia Elhaddad
Data Analyst
309-694-5770 (E. Peoria)
cecilia.elhaddad@illinois.gov
Mitchell T. Gaffney
Data Analyst
217-558-5669
mitchell.t.gaffney@illinois.gov
Annual Report
The ICCB Annual Report on Student Enrollments and Completions in the Illinois Community College System contains detailed information and data tables about students in Illinois community colleges. The Annual Report is produced by ICCB in partnership with the Illinois Community College System. Annual Report data are obtained from community college student-level MIS submissions and compiled by ICCB to produce summary-level data. The objective of the Annual Report is to provide useful summary data in one reference document.
The Annual Report contains data on students officially enrolled in credit coursework at any time during the specified fiscal year (Appendix A). Illinois community colleges are multipurpose institutions with the capacity to offer college preparatory courses, short-term continuing education, retraining, certificate and degree programs for high demand jobs, and associate’s degrees for career preparation or transfer to bachelor’s degree programs. Detailed completions (i.e. graduates) data are also provided in the report (Appendix C). Community colleges mainly award associate degrees and postsecondary certificates. Certificates can range anywhere from a few months to a couple years to complete. Additionally, to capture the full mission of community colleges, the report includes students participating in noncredit coursework (Appendix B). Noncredit courses provide activities that do not meet ICCB Rules for credit courses, such as those designed for specific employers, professional development, or others offered for hobby, leisure, or recreational purposes.
Student Enrollment and Completions in the Illinois Community College System
FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 | FY 2014 | FY 2013 | FY 2012 | FY 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 | FY 2008 | FY 2007 | FY 2006 | FY 2005 | FY 2004 | FY 2003 | FY 2002 | FY 1999
Executive Summaries:
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011
Data Book
Comprehensive Data Books are produced by the ICCB in partnership with the Illinois Community College System. The objective of the Data Book is to provide useful summaries of data by community college. Student and Employee Data Book Tables are primarily obtained from individual-level MIS submissions and compiled by ICCB to produce summary-level data. Fiscal and facilities tables are primarily captured through summary-level MIS submissions to the ICCB. In keeping with the Illinois Community College System’s interest in transparency and accountability, beginning with the 2009 Data Book, tables are provided in downloadable Excel spreadsheet format.
Accessing the Data Book — Choose the fiscal year of interest from below and then select one of the five sections (Section I: Fall Student Characteristics; Section II: Faculty and Staff Data; Section III: Annual Student Enrollment and Completion Data; Section IV: Financial Data; and Section V: Facilities Data*)
*Facilities Data available through 2017 only.
Web Portal: 2024 Data Book | 2023 Data Book | 2022 Data Book | 2021 Data Book | 2020 Data Book | 2019 Data Book | 2018 Data Book | 2017 Data Book | 2016 Data Book | 2015 Data Book | 2014 Data Book | 2013 Data Book | 2012 Data Book | 2011 Data Book | 2010 Data Book | 2009 Data Book
PDFs: 2008 Data Book | 2007 Data Book | 2006 Data Book | 2005 Data Book | 2004 Data Book | 2003 Data Book | 2002 Data Book | 2001 Data Book | 2000 Data Book | 1999 Data Book | 1998 Data Book | 1997 Data Book | 1996 Data Book | 1995 Data Book | 1994 Data Book | 1993 Data Book | 1992 Data Book | 1991 Data Book | 1990 Data Book | 1989 Data Book | 1988 Data Book | 1987 Data Book | 1986 Data Book | 1985 Data Book | 1984 Data Book | 1983 Data Book
Questions – If you have questions about the Data Book tables please contact the following individuals:
- Technical Issues – Jerry.Follis@illinois.gov
- Sections I, II and III – Students and Employees – ICCB Research and Analytics Staff
- Sections IV & V – Fiscal and Facilities – Matt.Berry@Illinois.Gov
Thank you for your interest in the Illinois Community College System – We hope you enjoy the interactive format and welcome suggestions for improving the portal. Special acknowledgment goes to local community college officials for their assistance in providing the data and information needed to compile these tables. Institutional researchers, information technology professionals, financial officers, facilities managers, officials from admission and records, human resource professionals, and others all make important contributions. If you have requests for other data or suggestions for additions or deletions, please contact the ICCB office – Jay.Brooks@Illinois.Gov.
60% by 2025
To track educational attainment progress, ICCB and Illinois community colleges have set annual postsecondary credential benchmarks through 2025 to ensure the state meets workforce demand for higher education certificates and degrees. ICCB has created action plans, collaborated with state partners on projects including the Illinois Governor’s Office, Illinois P-20 Council, Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and Illinois Department of Employment Security and evaluated policy to meet the need for increased certificate and degree credentials.
To track progress with the 60% by 2025 Illinois goal, in 2009-10 ICCB and IBHE established annual postsecondary credential benchmarks through 2025. Illinois needs to increase postsecondary graduate production by 4.4 percent each year through 2025 to generate 600,000 more individuals with a postsecondary credential. For the Illinois Community College System to meet its share of additional graduates it needs to generate 2,200 additional graduates from its fiscal year 2009 baseline of 53,053 graduates each year through 2025. Thus, in fiscal year 2025, it’s expected the Illinois Community College System will generate approximately 88,253 graduates within that fiscal year. To view the Illinois Community College System’s progress as part of Illinois’ 60% by 2025 Illinois goal, please select Illinois Community College System 60% by 2025 below. More detailed graduate college-level and credential-type data are available through ICCB’s Annual Report (Appendix C) and Data Book (Section III).
Illinois Community College System 60% by 2025