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2021
March 2021
- JWCC Trustees Hear Report U.S. Congressman LaHood tours JWCC’s Agricultural Education Center (March 18)
February 2021
- JWCC Trustees Hear Report on Trustee Election and Spring 2021 (February 18)
- JWCC Seeking Applicants for Nursing Program (February 4)
- Certified Nursing Assistant Recertification Program to be Offered by JWCC (February 4)
January 2021
- Truck Driver Training Program Hosting an Information Session February 15 (January 28)
- JWCC to Offer Facebook for Local Business Training at Workforce Development Center (January 26)
- John Wood to Feature Artwork by Danny W. White in the Heath Center Gallery (January 25)
- JWCC Seeking Instructors for JDub Academy Classes in June (January 25)
- Cattle Artificial Insemination Class to be Offered by JWCC Ag Department (January 21)
- JWCC Workforce Development Center to Offer EPA 608 Certification Class (January 7)
- OSHA Construction Industry Training to be Offered by JWCC Workforce Development Center (January 7)
- Ninth Annual JWCC Foundation and WGEM Career Makeover Competition Underway (January 6)
2020
December 2020
- Ballot Position in JWCC Trustee Election Determined by Lottery (December 22)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Flat Tax Rate and Hear Report on Spring Semester Plans (December 17)
- JWCC’s Presidential Scholarship Competition Now Accepting Applications (December 17)
- JWCC Closing for Winter Recess (December 16)
- CNA Students Recently Graduate from JWCC (December 16)
- JWCC’s Fall Dean List Announced (December 16)
- Seven Students Receive Certified Nursing Assistant Credentials at Southeast Education Center (December 16)
- Lottery for Ballot Position in JWCC Board Election will be held December 22 (December 16)
- JWCC Announces 2020 Employees of the Year and Service Anniversaries (December 16)
November 2020
- JWCC Closing for Thanksgiving Holiday (November 24)
- Truck Driver Training Program Hosting an Information Session December 7 (November 23)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Flat Tax Rate (November 19)
- Filing dates for Nominating Petitions for the JWCC Board of Trustees Set (November 17)
- JWCC Student and Lifelong Learner Presents Special Gift to the College (November 16)
- JWCC’s Winter Term Helps Visiting and JWCC Students Lessen Spring Course Loads, Speed Up Graduation (November 16)
- JWCC VIP Blazers Event to Provide Early Registration for Spring 2021 (November 13)
- JWCC to Offer Facebook Ad Management Class to the Public (November 11)
- JWCC to Offer Forklift Training Class at the Workforce Development Center (November 10)
- JWCC to Host Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance Class (November 9)
- JWCC’s Rotaract Club holding a Food Drive in Pike County (November 2)
October 2020
- JWCC Announces Winners of Livestock Judging Contest (October 29)
- JWCC Foundation Honors Scholarship Donors and Recipients (October 26)
- JWCC Open House to Provide a Taste of the College Experience (October 22)
- JWCC Trustees Validate the College’s Mission, Vision and Core Values for Strategic Planning (October 22)
- JWCC Business and Industry Training to Present ‘LinkedIn for Business’ Class (October 21)
- JWCC to Offer OSHA Workplace Safety Training in November (October 19)
- JWCC to Present Lifting and Rigging Class at Workforce Development Center (October 16)
- JWCC to Offer ‘Google for Local Businesses’ Workshop (October 7)
- JWCC to Offer EPA Certification Class for HVAC Technicians (October 5)
- JWCC Coach Hoyt Selected to Participate in Inaugural NJCAA Basketball Symposium (October 1)
- JWCC to Host Haunted Trail Experience at Quincy Campus (October 1)
September 2020
- JWCC to Offer Microsoft Office 365 Lunch and Learn on October 14 (September 30)
- Truck Driver Training Program Hosting an Information Session September 28 (September 23)
- John Wood Faculty and Staff Art Show on Display at Quincy Campus (September 22)
- “Wish I Had Known” Event at JWCC to Answer Questions about Preparing for College (September 21)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Resolution Authorizing the Sale of the Kinscherff Center (September 17)
- JWCC to Display Constitution Exhibit (September 14)
- Lawber Receives 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Award (September 10)
- JWCC’s Honor Society Hosting 5K Run/Walk on Quincy Campus (September 10)
- JWCC’s Community-Based Outreach Offering Classes this Fall (September 9)
- JWCC’s JDUB Academy Offering Fun and Challenging Online Classes this Fall (September 8)
- Certified Nursing Assistant Recertification Program to be Offered by JWCC (September 8)
- JWCC Offering Flexible Scheduling with Courses Starting September 14th (September 3)
August 2020
- Candidates’ Petitions for JWCC Trustee Election Available September 8, 2020 (August 24)
- JWCC’s Summer Dean List Announced (August 20)
- JWCC Trustees Hear Report on Statewide Community College Enrollment Survey Results (August 20)
- Compeer Financial Check Presentation – Orr Corporation Multipurpose Agriculture (August 6)
- College for Life Continues to Expand Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (August 4)
- JWCC Launches New Website (August 3)
July 2020
- JWCC’s Smart Start Program Offers High School Students an Opportunity for College Credit (July 30)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Balanced Budget, Tuition Freeze and Strategic Plan for 2021 Fiscal Year (July 27)
- Truck Driver Training Program Hosting an Information Session August 3 (July 20)
- JWCC Ag Alumni Sponsoring Golf Outing Fundraiser (July 16)
- JWCC is Open and Maximizing Face-to-Face Instruction for the Fall 2020 (July 2)
June 2020
- JWCC Trustees Hear Plans for 2020 Fall Classes that include In-Person Options (June 18)
- Truck Driver Training Class to Begin June 29 (June 16)
- JWCC Names First Esports Head Coach (June 11)
- JWCC Trustees Hear Presentations for a Workforce Development Center Expansion Project (June 11)
- JWCC Releases Report and Webinar Exploring Agricultural Innovation and Rural Recovery (June 8)
- JWCC Spring Dean List Announced (June 8)
- JWCC Announces New Automation and Robotics Technician Certification Program (June 1)
May 2020
- JWCC Benefits from the Visiting Student Year (May 27)
- JWCC Honors Associate Degree and Certificate Graduates (May 27)
- JWCC Offering Price Reduction on College Classes for Current High School Students (May 26)
- JWCC Presenting Live Webinars for Prospective Students and Their Families (May 26)
- JWCC Trustees Discuss Phase One of College COVID-19 Renormalization Plan (May 21)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Agricultural Education Center Solar Panel Bid (May 7)
- JWCC JDUB Academy Offering Creative and Educational Online Classes this Summer (May 5)
April 2020
- JWCC Offering Free Self-Paced Online Courses to the Public (April 30)
- JWCC to Present Live Webinars for Prospective Students and Their Families (April 24)
- JWCC to Offer Online Course on Electrical Safety Standards in the Workplace (April 17)
- JWCC Trustees Freeze Tuition for Fourth Straight Year (April 16)
March 2020
- JWCC Career Services Job Link Provides Employment Opportunities for Job Seekers and Employers (March 25)
- Remote College Operations with all Online Instructional Delivery during Closure (March 18)
- JWCC Classes will Transition to Online Instruction Delivery (March 18)
- In Teaching and Learning, Every Week is Brain Awareness Week (March 17)
- JWCC Basketball Program Players Receive Honors (March 10)
- Ashlee Sparks Wins Eighth Annual JWCC Foundation and WGEM Career Makeover Competition (March 6)
- Pastel Artwork by David Garrison Featured at JWCC Heath Art Gallery (March 4)
- Figge named Mr. John Wood (March 3)
- JWCC to Host Semifinal and Championship Games of Regional 24 Men’s Basketball Tournament (March 3)
- Music Auditions and Visual Arts Portfolio Reviews for JWCC Scholarships Set for April 24 (March 3)
- JWCC Awards Presidential Scholarships (March 2)
February 2020
- JWCC Ag Alumni Association Host Ag Sciences Open House (February 25)
- Twenty-Seven Inducted into JWCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (February 25)
- Trail Blazer Day for Prospective JWCC Students Set for March 5 (February 19)
- JWCC Community Based Outreach Offering Classes to the Public this Spring (February 18)
- Mr. John Wood Pageant to Highlight JWCC Homecoming Festivities (February 17)
January 2020
- JWCC English Instructor to Serve as Faculty Scholar for National Honors Society (January 30)
- Seven Certified Nursing Assistant Credentials Presented at the SEC (January 7)
- JWCC Announces 2019 Employees of the Year and Service Anniversaries (January 6)
2019
November 2019
- Trustees Hear Report about JWCC Retention Rates Outperforming Peer Institutions (November 14)
- JWCC New Online Medical Office Certificate Aims to Help Region Healthcare Office Needs (November 7)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Flat Tax Rate (November 4)
- Forty-Fourth Annual JWCC Commencement Ceremony Set for May 17 (November 4)
- JWCC Trustees Hear Reports on Increased Enrollment from Strategic Initiatives (November 4)
- John Wood Community College Ranked Second Safest Community College in the Country (November 4)
- JWCC Trustees Freeze Tuition Rates for Third Straight Year (November 4)
- JWCC Named the Best Online Community College in Illinois (November 4)
- Soudavahn named Mr. John Wood (November 4)
- Jennifer Stickler Wins Seventh Annual JWCC Foundation and WGEM Career Makeover Competition (November 4)
- Seventy-Six Inducted into JWCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (November 4)
- JWCC to Offer a Variety of Professional and Personal Development Courses this Fall (November 4)
- JWCC Achieves Highest Market Share from Southeast Portion of its District in 10 Years (November 4)
- JWCC Mt. Sterling and Southeast Education Centers to Offer Early Childhood Education Course to Fill Community Need (November 4)
- JWCC College for Life to Present Free Film Screening of Intelligent Lives at Kroc Center (November 4)
October 2019
- JWCC Foundation Honors Scholarship Donors and Recipients (October 31)
- JWCC Rotaract Club Sponsoring Bedding Drive for Children in Need (October 29)
- JWCC Offering Online Lean Six Sigma Training Program (October 21)
June 2019
December 2020
- Ballot Position in JWCC Trustee Election Determined by Lottery (December 22)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Flat Tax Rate and Hear Report on Spring Semester Plans (December 17)
- JWCC’s Presidential Scholarship Competition Now Accepting Applications (December 17)
- JWCC Closing for Winter Recess (December 16)
- CNA Students Recently Graduate from JWCC (December 16)
- JWCC’s Fall Dean List Announced (December 16)
- Seven Students Receive Certified Nursing Assistant Credentials at Southeast Education Center (December 16)
- Lottery for Ballot Position in JWCC Board Election will be held December 22 (December 16)
- JWCC Announces 2020 Employees of the Year and Service Anniversaries (December 16)
November 2020
- JWCC Closing for Thanksgiving Holiday (November 24)
- Truck Driver Training Program Hosting an Information Session December 7 (November 23)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Flat Tax Rate (November 19)
- Filing dates for Nominating Petitions for the JWCC Board of Trustees Set (November 17)
- JWCC Student and Lifelong Learner Presents Special Gift to the College (November 16)
- JWCC’s Winter Term Helps Visiting and JWCC Students Lessen Spring Course Loads, Speed Up Graduation (November 16)
- JWCC VIP Blazers Event to Provide Early Registration for Spring 2021 (November 13)
- JWCC to Offer Facebook Ad Management Class to the Public (November 11)
- JWCC to Offer Forklift Training Class at the Workforce Development Center (November 10)
- JWCC to Host Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance Class (November 9)
- JWCC’s Rotaract Club holding a Food Drive in Pike County (November 2)
October 2020
- JWCC Announces Winners of Livestock Judging Contest (October 29)
- JWCC Foundation Honors Scholarship Donors and Recipients (October 26)
- JWCC Open House to Provide a Taste of the College Experience (October 22)
- JWCC Trustees Validate the College’s Mission, Vision and Core Values for Strategic Planning (October 22)
- JWCC Business and Industry Training to Present ‘LinkedIn for Business’ Class (October 21)
- JWCC to Offer OSHA Workplace Safety Training in November (October 19)
- JWCC to Present Lifting and Rigging Class at Workforce Development Center (October 16)
- JWCC to Offer ‘Google for Local Businesses’ Workshop (October 7)
- JWCC to Offer EPA Certification Class for HVAC Technicians (October 5)
- JWCC Coach Hoyt Selected to Participate in Inaugural NJCAA Basketball Symposium (October 1)
- JWCC to Host Haunted Trail Experience at Quincy Campus (October 1)
September 2020
- JWCC to Offer Microsoft Office 365 Lunch and Learn on October 14 (September 30)
- Truck Driver Training Program Hosting an Information Session September 28 (September 23)
- John Wood Faculty and Staff Art Show on Display at Quincy Campus (September 22)
- “Wish I Had Known” Event at JWCC to Answer Questions about Preparing for College (September 21)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Resolution Authorizing the Sale of the Kinscherff Center (September 17)
- JWCC to Display Constitution Exhibit (September 14)
- Lawber Receives 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Award (September 10)
- JWCC’s Honor Society Hosting 5K Run/Walk on Quincy Campus (September 10)
- JWCC’s Community-Based Outreach Offering Classes this Fall (September 9)
- JWCC’s JDUB Academy Offering Fun and Challenging Online Classes this Fall (September 8)
- Certified Nursing Assistant Recertification Program to be Offered by JWCC (September 8)
- JWCC Offering Flexible Scheduling with Courses Starting September 14th (September 3)
August 2020
- Candidates’ Petitions for JWCC Trustee Election Available September 8, 2020 (August 24)
- JWCC’s Summer Dean List Announced (August 20)
- JWCC Trustees Hear Report on Statewide Community College Enrollment Survey Results (August 20)
- Compeer Financial Check Presentation – Orr Corporation Multipurpose Agriculture (August 6)
- College for Life Continues to Expand Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (August 4)
- JWCC Launches New Website (August 3)
July 2020
- JWCC’s Smart Start Program Offers High School Students an Opportunity for College Credit (July 30)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Balanced Budget, Tuition Freeze and Strategic Plan for 2021 Fiscal Year (July 27)
- Truck Driver Training Program Hosting an Information Session August 3 (July 20)
- JWCC Ag Alumni Sponsoring Golf Outing Fundraiser (July 16)
- JWCC is Open and Maximizing Face-to-Face Instruction for the Fall 2020 (July 2)
June 2020
- JWCC Trustees Hear Plans for 2020 Fall Classes that include In-Person Options (June 18)
- Truck Driver Training Class to Begin June 29 (June 16)
- JWCC Names First Esports Head Coach (June 11)
- JWCC Trustees Hear Presentations for a Workforce Development Center Expansion Project (June 11)
- JWCC Releases Report and Webinar Exploring Agricultural Innovation and Rural Recovery (June 8)
- JWCC Spring Dean List Announced (June 8)
- JWCC Announces New Automation and Robotics Technician Certification Program (June 1)
May 2020
- JWCC Benefits from the Visiting Student Year (May 27)
- JWCC Honors Associate Degree and Certificate Graduates (May 27)
- JWCC Offering Price Reduction on College Classes for Current High School Students (May 26)
- JWCC Presenting Live Webinars for Prospective Students and Their Families (May 26)
- JWCC Trustees Discuss Phase One of College COVID-19 Renormalization Plan (May 21)
- JWCC Trustees Approve Agricultural Education Center Solar Panel Bid (May 7)
- JWCC JDUB Academy Offering Creative and Educational Online Classes this Summer (May 5)
April 2020
- JWCC Offering Free Self-Paced Online Courses to the Public (April 30)
- JWCC to Present Live Webinars for Prospective Students and Their Families (April 24)
- JWCC to Offer Online Course on Electrical Safety Standards in the Workplace (April 17)
- JWCC Trustees Freeze Tuition for Fourth Straight Year (April 16)
March 2020
- JWCC Career Services Job Link Provides Employment Opportunities for Job Seekers and Employers (March 25)
- Remote College Operations with all Online Instructional Delivery during Closure (March 18)
- JWCC Classes will Transition to Online Instruction Delivery (March 18)
- In Teaching and Learning, Every Week is Brain Awareness Week (March 17)
- JWCC Basketball Program Players Receive Honors (March 10)
- Ashlee Sparks Wins Eighth Annual JWCC Foundation and WGEM Career Makeover Competition (March 6)
- Pastel Artwork by David Garrison Featured at JWCC Heath Art Gallery (March 4)
- Figge named Mr. John Wood (March 3)
- JWCC to Host Semifinal and Championship Games of Regional 24 Men’s Basketball Tournament (March 3)
- Music Auditions and Visual Arts Portfolio Reviews for JWCC Scholarships Set for April 24 (March 3)
- JWCC Awards Presidential Scholarships (March 2)
February 2020
- JWCC Ag Alumni Association Host Ag Sciences Open House (February 25)
- Twenty-Seven Inducted into JWCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (February 25)
- Trail Blazer Day for Prospective JWCC Students Set for March 5 (February 19)
- JWCC Community Based Outreach Offering Classes to the Public this Spring (February 18)
- Mr. John Wood Pageant to Highlight JWCC Homecoming Festivities (February 17)
January 2020
- JWCC English Instructor to Serve as Faculty Scholar for National Honors Society (January 30)
- Seven Certified Nursing Assistant Credentials Presented at the SEC (January 7)
- JWCC Announces 2019 Employees of the Year and Service Anniversaries (January 6)