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On Aug. 26, the college learned that Standard and Poor's upgraded its bond rating to AA. This reflects the S&P's Ratings Services' expectation that the district will execute all components of the capital program while maintaining stable financial operations and very strong reserve levels.
Click on the image above for up-to-date information on the Master Plan.
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Check out the new JJC commercial, shot by Comcast in July, on the college's home page www.jjc.edu. |
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Sustainability Initiatives at JJC |
A five-foot in diameter, 500-pound globe that collects solar energy through photovoltaic panels is now on display on the Main Campus.
In conjunction with the globe's arrival, the college is hosting an official recognition of the display as well as a talk about JJC's current sustainability initiatives TODAY at 4:30 p.m. in the plaza outside of the Planetarium, where the globe is located.
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www.jjc.edu/sustainable campus
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JJC Receives Positive Bond Rating from S&P
Joliet Junior College learned last week that Standard and Poor's (S&P) has rated its Series 2008 $30 Million General Obligation alternative revenue source bonds AA.
The college will sell these bonds later this fall to fund projects benefiting students, including the college's new campus center. The bonds will be paid back with revenue generated by its recent capital assessment fees increase.
Per the report provided by S&P, this rating is indicative of the college's long history of fiscal responsibility, which was categorized as "strong, well embedded and likely sustainable." Of the 124 schools and community colleges rated by S&P in Illinois, JJC is one of only 40 that are ranked in the AA category or higher.
Read more about the bond rating
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Memorial Ceremony for 9/11 Victims Next Week
In tribute to those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks seven years ago, the college will conduct a memorial on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 8:45 a.m. at the college's Bell Tower on the Main Campus.
JJC Fine Arts student Richard Mose' of Joliet will perform Taps during the ceremony. Personnel and vehicles from several local fire and police agencies as well as the Joliet Honor Guard will be in attendance.
Following the ceremony and rifle salute, the movie "In Memoriam: New York City 9/11/01" and a slide show will be playing on the J-Building Bridge until noon.
The Bell Tower is located outside the D-Building.
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Staff Attend Annual CQIN Summer Institute
JJC staff at the CQIN Institute. Pictured from left to right are Ryan Smith, vice president of institutional advancement and research; Joyce Coleman, Human Resources director; Susan Paddock, dean of enrollment management; John Stevens, help desk manager; Dr. Proulx, president; Paige Vanderhyden, workforce skills manager; Roxanne Munch, English and World Languages Department chair; and Kyle Richardson, professor, Culinary Arts.
Eight JJC staff members traveled to Sarasota, Fla. in August to attend the Continuous Quality Improvement Network (CQIN) Summer Institute.
An organization devoted to encouraging quality and identifying best practices, CQIN has 30 member institutions, most of which are community colleges. Each year, CQIN provides training for teams from these member institutions through annual summer institutes. JJC has attended CQIN since 1997.
These institutes highlight business, industry and education leaders who provide learning experiences by highlighting their best practices. This year, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. was featured.
"The partnership with Ritz-Carlton was an incredible learning experience because of their commitment to quality service in everything they do," Roxanne Munch, CQIN team leader and English and World Languages department chair, said. "As a college, we can incorporate this learning to help us serve our students and other stakeholders with Ritz-Carlton standards."
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DAFS Holds Literacy Volunteer Banquet
 From left: Rep. Jack McGuire and Dr. Terry R. Irby stand with volunteer of the year Yvonne Oryhon.
The 15th Annual Secretary of State Volunteer Literacy Banquet was held on July 24 at the City Center Campus.
Over 80 volunteers and partner agencies were in attendance. Will County Executive Larry Walsh and Representative Jack McGuire provided congratulatory remarks to the volunteers.
Walsh, McGuire, and Senator A.J. Wilhelmi were presented with brass statues for their support and efforts in returning the Secretary of State Volunteer Literacy Grant to the JJC Division of Adult and Family Services (DAFS).
Thirty-eight volunteers were recognized with a framed certificate for their many hours of volunteer tutorial services provided for adult education students. Yvonne Oryhon was named volunteer of the year.
Read more about the program
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Faculty, Staff Awards and Recognition
Congratulations to Amy Murphy, manager of contract training, and her Will County Traffic School staff Mary Ann Koerner and Cheryl Ward on receiving the Star Award, the National Safety Council's highest award to training centers whose accomplishments far exceed any other training center in their group. The award will be presented at the National Safety Council 2008 Congress & Expo conference this month.
Want to send recognition information about a JJC faculty or staff member? E-mail communications@jjc.edu.
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