Innovative and useful education begins with strong leadership. At Kishwaukee, our leaders have a wealthy sense of vision and community pride, which translates into robust student achievement.
The Board of Trustees is charged with establishing policy for the financing, governance, operation and administration of Kishwaukee College. The Board of Trustees is comprised of seven elected officials, each elected for a six-year term, and one non-voting student trustee who serves a one-year term. Trustees legislate by majority rule through the formal passage of policies, resolutions and motions. Community College District 523 is one of 39 community college districts in the Illinois Community College System.
The President of Kishwaukee College is Dr. Laurie Borowicz. Dr. Borowicz joined Kishwaukee College as the fifth President in 2016. Throughout her time here, Dr. Borowicz has helped develop innovative educational opportunities and continued the College’s rich legacy of excellence in education with a focus on student success.
The Senior Leadership Team, serving at the discretion of the President, helps the President manage the College. The Senior Leadership Team reports directly to the President and conducts the day-to-day administration of the College.
Perla Gonzalez, a Kishwaukee College nursing student, was named the recipient of a $1,000 Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) Student Scholarship. She was recognized with the award at the ICCFA conference luncheon on Nov. 10 in Bloomington.
Read MoreThe Kishwaukee College Continuing Education department will offer seven short-term training programs during the Spring 2024 semester. Kish short-term programs provide students with the skills and training needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-20 weeks, allowing students to immediately start a career or build upon their skills with additional training.
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