John Wood Community College
QUINCY — John Wood Community College President Michael Elbe told JWCC Trustees Wednesday night that 2022 fall enrollment is about the same as it was a year ago. At the trustee’s monthly meeting, Elbe attributed the stability to once again attracting adult students who were not enrolling during the pandemic. He added the flat credit…
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More than 75 people attended the official groundbreaking ceremony for John Wood Community College’s Workforce Development Center expansion project Wednesday morning. “This expansion project, along with the new JWCC Agricultural Sciences Complex near Baylis, demonstrates the College’s continued commitment to the district and our industry partners in the Tri-State region,” said JWCC President Michael Elbe.…
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QUINCY — One hundred eight students at John Wood Community College recently were named to the dean’s list for the 2022 summer term. To be named to the dean’s list, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A part-time…
Read Full Article BAYLIS, Ill. — The state’s Higher Learning Commission will visit John Wood Community College in October to evaluate the school for reaccreditation JWCC Trustees met Wednesday at the college’s Agricultural Education Center in Baylis. The comprehensive evaluation visit by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College officially dedicated its new College Agricultural Sciences Complex and Fred L. Bradshaw Learning Center Tuesday morning at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center near Baylis. More than 300 people attended the ceremony which celebrated the 45-year educational partnership with the University of Illinois, John Wood Community College and the…
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JWCC Trustees also approve balanced budget for new fiscal year QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees accepted a $6.65 million bid from Maas Construction for the Workforce Development Expansion (WDC) project and approved a $16.4 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its meeting Wednesday night. The building project is…
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QUINCY — Fifteen people have been identified to serve on the presidential selection advisory committee at John Wood Community College. President Michael Elbe announced March 2 he will be retiring Dec. 31, 2022. To assist the Board of Trustees with the search for Elbe’s replacement, JWCC has engaged the Pauly Group, Inc., a national search…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training, in conjunction with Western Illinois University and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities Broadband Ready Grant, is offering a cybersecurity workshop from 11 a.m.-noon on July 12 at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. Cybersecurity is a critical issue in today’s world.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center has awarded a “Future of Illinois” grant to David Hetzler, dean of career technical education at John Wood Community College. The grant is one of eight awarded to faculty from Illinois universities and community colleges, with a total investment of more than $650,000. The purpose of the grants is to…
Read Full Article JWCC Trustees Hear Report on the Workforce Development Expansion Project and Approve Tentative Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report confirming the Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant approval for the Workforce Development Center (WDC) Expansion Project and approved a tentative $16,412,835 balanced budget for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College truck driver training program will offer a HAZMAT endorsement training course beginning Monday, June 6. New federal minimum training requirements for CDL drivers took effect earlier this year. The new regulations require individuals obtaining a hazmat endorsement for the first time complete specific theory instruction prior to taking…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Three hundred fifty-eight students at John Wood Community College recently named to the dean’s list for the 2022 spring term. To be named to the dean’s list, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A part-time student…
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Before earning his CDL through John Wood Community College’s Truck Driver Training (TDT) program, Luke Lish worked long hours in a warehouse. After working 13 days in a row, he and his wife were in the car driving behind a semi when Luke said, “I bet I could get in that truck, be home more,…
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QUINCY — Five-term U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he was “heartbroken” for the families involved after learning of the deaths of 19 students and two teachers in a Tuesday shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Incidents like that, however, bring back grievous memories of his own. Preparing for a Congressional baseball game to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees will be the host of an open forum for community members to provide input on characteristics needed in the search of the college’s next president. Pauly Group, Inc., of Springfield has been contracted by the board of trustees to facilitate the search for the person…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College is using a Springfield company to assist in its search for its next president. Chair Diane Ary gave an update Wednesday night during the board of trustees’ monthly meeting about the search to replace Michael Elbe, who is retiring Dec. 31. JWCC is working with the Pauly Group, Inc.,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s 47th annual commencement exercises were held Friday, May 13, in the Student Activity Center on the campus in Quincy. The ceremony honored 359 students earning associate degrees and 132 students earning career/technical certificates. Graduates, listed by degree or certificate received and current city, were:
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QUINCY — A graduation celebration was held May 6 for John Wood Community College’s College for Life, a certificate program for adult students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The first group of students graduated in May 2020, joining other JWCC graduates in the modified COVID commencement ceremony. However, they did not get to gather as…
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QUINCY — Registration is now open for John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy, which offers classes for students during June and July. JDub Academy provides hands-on learning for students in grades K-12 in agriculture, archery, baking, computers, dance, fishing, German, healthcare, moviemaking, science, sewing and more. Area youths may choose from more than a dozen…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will hold its 47th annual commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 13, in the Student Activity Center, 48th and Harrison. JWCC will confer 359 associate degrees and 132 certificates. Michael Elbe, JWCC president, will confer degrees and certificate. Diane Ary, chair of the JWCC board of trustees, will accept…
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QUINCY — Three high school seniors recently earned two-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships to John Wood Community College. Winners of the ninth annual JWCC Presidential Scholarship Competition are: Kaitlyn Cox, a student at Pittsfield High School and a daughter of Jeff and Amy Cox; Mason Henry, a student at Brown County High School and a son…
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The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2021 audit and heard a special report on JWCC’s Support Services programs during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The firm of WIPFLi, LLP completed its audit of the financial records of JWCC for the fiscal year 2021. The board approved to file the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A dining event to benefit JWCC’s College for Life program will be held from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at Texas Roadhouse, 5120 Broadway. JWCC’s College for Life is a certificate program for adult students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Diners also may verbally tell the staff they are supporting CFL when placing a to go or dine in…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s 10th annual student “Show and Sell” spring exhibit is being held now through May 13 in the the Heath Center Art Gallery. The artist reception and awards ceremony was held on April 6. Steven Soebbing, chair of the fine arts department, judged this year’s art show that features numerous…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College officials were the hosts of a promotional tour at the college’s Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility on Wednesday. The facility is in the final stages of fundraising and construction. It will open for classes during the fall 2022 semester. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 9. The…
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