Kish STEM students benefit from ‘Smitty’ Assistantship
Three Kishwaukee College students participated in science-based learning opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship.
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Gender & Sexual Diversity
Kishwaukee College is proud to embrace an open-door admission policy, inviting all community members to join us, regardless of background, identity or status. Kishwaukee College strives to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We are committed to addressing our student community's complex issues and ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered.
Equity Statement: Kish is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and
belonging, focused on respect and fairness, in all aspects of the College experience.
Kish Resources
There are three all-gender bathroom locations on campus, with additional locations planned to open in 2025.
Kishwaukee College has had an active ally program since April 1997. Through this endeavor,
we provide education and resources to help our employees, students, and community
support Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSD) and ally people, ensuring everyone can feel
safe on our campus. Kish allies will have ally posters to indicate their commitment
to creating such spaces.
Find information on Kish and community resources on the bulletin board outside room
C1251.
The College's extensive art collection serves as a constant reminder throughout the
campus that Kish is no ordinary place. Amongst the collection are the community pride
murals DEI Revolution Tondo and the LGBTQ+ Children's Book Author/Illustrators poster,
located in A1300. Learn more about the College's Art Collection.
Established in March 1996, the GSD committee is dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive
environment for all. It aims to welcome, educate, and provide resources and support
for GSD and ally students, employees and community members. The committee fosters
a campus climate where GSD and ally students can freely form organizations and where
no GSD or ally individual feels pressured to stay closeted. For more information,
contact Ami Irmen at airmen@kish.edu or Bonnie Miller-O’Dell at bmiller-odell@kish.edu.
The College has a range of support services to assist students with personal matters,
including Talkspace for online personal therapy and support from community organizations. Learn more
about Kish's Mental Health & Counseling resources.
Kishwaukee College's library offers a variety of resources focused on Gender & Sexual
Diversity (GSD), including specialized books, journals and online databases to support
research and education. Learn more at the Library's GSD web page.
Kishwaukee College is committed to ensuring all learners know they are welcome and
valued College community members. As such, we recognize that some students may choose
to identify themselves using a preferred first name that differs from their legal
name. Learn more under the "Chosen Name and Identity" section at Registration & Records.
The College offers many scholarship opportunities to help students cover the cost
of their education. The criteria for scholarships are unique. The Frances Loubere
Ally Activist Scholarship through the Kishwaukee College Foundation provides financial
support to a full- or part-time student who has demonstrated activism/advocacy for
the LGTBG+ community. Learn more about Kish scholarships.
The College offers a wide variety of student clubs and organizations, including the
Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA). Learn more about Kish’s Clubs and Organizations.
External Resources
News & Events
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Tre Jackson hired as Kish College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kishwaukee College hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Jackson starts the 2024-2025 season as the 13th coach in program history.
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