College of DuPage

The meeting welcomed members of the Chicago AMS and the College DuPage AMS student group. Key discussion points included an announcement for an upcoming presentation by Dr. Eric Bruning on GLM lightning displays for the new GOES-R satellite. The speaker provided an update on the organization's structure, mentioned the need for leadership succession planning, and discussed potential future site visits, including one to the Lewis airport and the National Weather Service office. The main presentation covered the simplification of weather advisories and warnings (HASsimp) and the transition toward probabilistic Decision Support Services (IDSS). Specific details included the consolidation of winter weather products, streamlining of hydrology products (e.g., combining Arroyo and Flood Advisories), and the planned introduction of an Extreme Cold Warning product.

The discussion primarily focused on agenda item number one: the contract with Dolores Almeida Museum in Mexico to exhibit 26 pieces of Frida Kahlo artwork at the college. The motion to approve the contract passed following a roll call vote. Subsequent commentary highlighted that this exhibit is an extraordinary opportunity that will transform the gallery, art center, and community, advancing the culture at the college to a new level. Separately, there was a proclamation by the President of the Village of Glen Ellen, Illinois, declaring the upcoming year spanning September 2019 through August 2020 as a Year of Frida Kahlo in recognition of the historic exhibition coming to Glen Ellen in 2020. Other content involved testimonials praising the Frida Kahlo Timeless exhibit as amazing, beautiful, and extraordinary, noting visitors are coming from 48 states and six countries.

The event was the 2022 College of DuPage Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony, which was held after a five-year hiatus. The purpose of the event was to honor five deserving alumni for their accomplishments and commitment to giving back to the community and the institution. Honorees included an entrepreneur serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees, a renowned opera singer/Adjunct professor, a philanthropist supporting paralegal studies and students with special needs, the current President of the DuPage County Bar Association, and an accomplished actor. Recognition was also extended to honored guests, including a former College President, current Board of Trustee members, members of the College of DuPage Foundation, and the current College President. A significant portion of the document details the extensive accomplishments of Dr. Maureen Dunn, highlighting her academic achievements, including being the first community college graduate to receive a Rhodes scholarship, her work in neurodiversity advocacy, and her current role as Chair of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees.

This document records the Nursing Pinning Ceremony for the spring 2022 class. Key components included the welcome address, the singing of the national anthem by a graduate, and acknowledgments to college administrators, COD staff members, program chairs, and faculty for their integral roles in the students' progression. A historical overview of the nursing and nurse pinning tradition, tracing back to Florence Nightingale, was presented. A class address by a graduate highlighted the challenges of the nursing program, including adapting to COVID-19 related changes (Zoom lectures, case studies) and specific course learnings (Physical Assessment, Pharmacology, MedSurg). The faculty address emphasized core nursing concepts: safety, professionalism, and care, while sharing encouragement as the graduates enter their careers. The ceremony concluded with congratulations and recognition of a retiring faculty member.

The College of DuPage Facilities Master Plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to strategically guide the growth and development of its campus facilities. It aims to connect academic priorities, student experience, and community impact with physical spaces, informed by extensive research, data on enrollment trends, program needs, and current space utilization. The plan addresses key areas such as learning environments, student life, sustainability, and mobility, ensuring all district locations are adaptable, inclusive, and future-ready to support students and the community for generations.