Kishwaukee College holds Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies
Kishwaukee College held its Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17, in the gymnasium, with 206 students attending ceremonies to commemorate their achievements.
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The Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees annually sponsors the Awards of Excellence, a program that recognizes outstanding employees for their contributions to the mission of the College and their efforts to make the College's vision a reality.
Awards of Excellence
Awards of Excellence: Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone may submit a nomination. Nominations from students and community members are encouraged!
The 2025 nominations are now closed.
2025 Nominations will be accepted no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
All full-time employees, part-time employees and adjunct faculty members (other than Cabinet Level Administrators) are eligible to be nominated for an award.
There are five categories:
- Faculty/Librarians
- Support Staff
- Professional Staff/Advisors
- Adjunct Faculty
- Part-Time Benefited/Part-Time Non-Benefited Staff
One recipient will be selected in each of the five categories to receive an award.
For each award category, a committee is formed. With the exception of the Adjunct Faculty and Part-Time Employee category, each committee is comprised of employees in the respective award category (i.e. the support staff make up the Support Staff committee, etc.). The individual committees then review the nominations and recommend recipient(s).
All award recipients will have their names added to the Award of Excellence plaque displayed on campus. In addition, they will each be presented with an individual plaque in the spring. Full-time recipients will receive an award stipend of $1,000 (less appropriate taxes) while part-time staff recipients and adjunct faculty recipients will receive a $250 award (less appropriate taxes).
No person may receive an award two years in a row. Cabinet level Administrators are ineligible.
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Kish College recognizes 24 Nursing students at Spring 2025 Pinning Ceremony
Kishwaukee College nursing students were honored during a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, at the College. Kish recognized 24 students for completing the Registered Nursing program and presented each graduate with a special pin before family and friends during the ceremony.
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