Community College Month

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John Nash

professor, Communications

“I was teaching at a four-year university, but I just did not feel as if I was home. I applied to be a Faculty Member at Moraine Valley and it turned out to be my best decision ever. Moraine Valley allows me to be a teacher who can connect with students, feel supported while engaging in campus and community activities and has allowed me to find a home away from home.”

Jeff Carpenter

Jeff Carpenter

tutor coordinator, Academic Skills Center

“After 30 + years of teaching high school English and coaching three sports for a total of 38 seasons, I needed a career change. I took a ‘gap year’ and, following a friend's suggestion, checked out Moraine Valley and was hired at first as a part-time tutor and COM/IEL adjunct. Moraine Valley was not only a good choice, but was a game-saver for me, a great place to land and create my second career.”

April is Community College Month!

You’ve made a great choice by attending Moraine Valley.

Did you know:

  • 99% of graduates recommend Moraine Valley
  • Our students experience a $570,000 average lifetime earnings gain
  • 89% of our graduates are employed
  • Our student to faculty ratio and class size is 14:1
  • 96% of students graduate without loans

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WHEREAS, Moraine Valley Community College serves the residents of District #524 with a broad array of educational services, including transfer education, two-year degree programs, workforce preparation, enrichment programs and services, and continuing education; and

WHEREAS, Moraine Valley Community College promises to provide a student-centered environment and to focus all college staff and resources in support of student learning, student development, and student success; and

WHEREAS, Moraine Valley Community College enjoys a special partnership with business, industry and government that benefits the local economy by providing educational opportunities for new and current employees; and

WHEREAS, Moraine Valley Community College is a partner in education with local elementary and high schools, fostering high quality instruction at all levels of education; and

WHEREAS, Moraine Valley Community College is a resource for community services, including cultural programs, educational and career counseling, and special events for the entire family; and

WHEREAS, 3,419 associate degrees and certificates were awarded from Moraine Valley last year and 17,956 students took advantage of credit classes at Moraine Valley last year;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees hereby joins in celebrating National Community College Month in April 2025 in honor of the nearly 1,200 community colleges in the country and their role in offering educational opportunities.

DATED: March 18, 2025