Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Timothy K. Bartlett’s organization
Jun 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Illinois Community College Board Regular Meeting
The board meeting agenda covered various items including the nomination of the Vice Chair, a review of federal issues impacting community colleges, and committee reports on academic, workforce, and financial matters. The board also addressed new units of instruction, specifically for Rend Lake College, and recognition evaluations for the College of Lake County and Oakton College. Additionally, discussions were held on board meeting dates for 2027, salary range adjustments, interagency contracts, and amendments to administrative rules, followed by an executive session regarding employment agreements.
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The board received an update on the Economic Impact Study (EIS) for the Illinois community college system. The discussion covered the definition and purpose of the study, the history of previous system-wide studies, the selection of Lightcast as the research partner, and the collaborative involvement of various state educational organizations. Key aspects of the project workflow, including data collection and modeling, were detailed, along with an overview of deliverables such as technical reports, executive summaries, and communication tools. The meeting also addressed the strategy for the upcoming public statewide release of the study results.
Mar 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Illinois Community College Board Agenda
The meeting agenda includes an appointment to the Illinois Community College System Foundation Board, an Executive Director report, and a spotlight on Lake Land College. It features reports from various advisory organizations and committees covering academic, workforce, student support, and financial matters, including a review of the Governor's fiscal year 2027 budget recommendations. Additional items include updates on the Economic Impact Study, approval of new units of instruction, recognition of specific community colleges, and a consent agenda addressing meeting dates, a recognition manual, and administrative rule amendments. The board will also review fiscal year 2026 financial statements, literacy reports, enrollment data, and conduct an executive session regarding employment and appointment matters.
Mar 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Illinois Community College Board Meeting
The meeting included an executive director's report, a spotlight presentation on Lake Land College's correctional education programs, and reports from advisory organizations and committees. Key business included the approval of new academic units of instruction across various community colleges, a fiscal year budget update, and an economic impact study update. Administrative items addressed included the adoption of meeting dates, recognition manuals, and contracts, as well as an executive session regarding employment matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
