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State of the College: JJC Announces Plans for New Campus in Grundy County
Joliet Junior College State of the College | February 4, 2026 Article Summary: During his State of the College address, Joliet Junior College (JJC) President Dr. Clyne Namuo announced the college is finalizing the acquisition of land for a new campus in Morris. The expansion aims to support the growing industrial and economic needs of…
Read MoreMeeting Summary and Briefs: Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees Workshop for January 28, 2026
JJC Trustees Workshop Meeting | January 28, 2026 The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees convened for a workshop session on Wednesday to discuss the institution’s long-term financial health and legislative priorities. The meeting was dominated by a presentation on the FY2027-2029 financial plan, which spurred a debate over a proposed tuition hike. Trustees scrutinized…
Read MoreLobbyists Outline Strategy for Federal Funding and Grundy County Expansion
JJC Trustees Workshop Meeting | January 28, 2026 Article Summary: Representatives from Point of Difference Strategies updated the JJC Board on efforts to secure state and federal funding for key capital projects, including a new campus in Grundy County. The presentation highlighted the increasing importance of federal lobbying to secure appropriations for the college. Legislative…
Read MoreJJC Administration Proposes Tuition Increase Amidst Future Budget Concerns
JJC Trustees Workshop Meeting | January 28, 2026 Article Summary: Joliet Junior College (JJC) administration presented a three-year financial plan that relies on a proposed $3 per credit hour tuition increase to maintain a balanced budget in 2027. Trustees expressed hesitation regarding the hike, citing concerns about student affordability and enrollment retention. JJC Financial Plan…
Read MoreMeeting Summary and Briefs: Joliet Junior College for November 12, 2025
Joliet Junior College Meeting | November 12, 2025 The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, was marked by a major decision to approve a land purchase for a new campus in Grundy County, which passed despite significant opposition from two trustees. The board also engaged in a series of…
Read MoreJJC Foundation Director Kristin Mulvey to Retire After 25 Years of Transformative Leadership
Joliet Junior College Meeting | November 12, 2025 Article Summary:Kristin Mulvey, the longtime Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and the JJC Foundation, was honored by the Board of Trustees as she prepares to retire after 25 years of service, during which she grew the foundation’s assets from $6 million to over $50 million. Kristin Mulvey…
Read MoreJJC Board Approves Grundy County Land Purchase Amid Heated Debate
Joliet Junior College Meeting | November 12, 2025 Article Summary:The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees voted 6-2 to approve a real estate contract for a new campus in Grundy County, overriding objections from two trustees who raised concerns about the cost, lack of due diligence, and procedural missteps. Grundy County Land Acquisition Key Points:…
Read MoreJJC Board Censures Trustee Broderick Twice, Denies Request to Restore Good Standing
Joliet Junior College Meeting | November 12, 2025 Article Summary:In a series of contentious votes, the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees censured Trustee Maureen Broderick for two separate alleged policy violations and rejected her request to be returned to “good standing” following previous disciplinary actions. Trustee Broderick Censures Key Points: The board voted 4-4,…
Read MoreJJC Receives Clean Audit, Reports $21.6 Million Increase in Net Position
Joliet Junior College Meeting | November 12, 2025 Article Summary:Joliet Junior College received a “clean unmodified audit opinion” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the highest level of assurance possible, and reported a $21.6 million increase in its overall net position, indicating strong financial health. FY25 Audit Key Points: The college received an…
Read MoreJJC Trustees Approve Contentious FY26 Budget After Heated Debate, Failed Postponement
The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a $322.3 million budget for fiscal year 2026, but not before a tense debate that saw a motion to postpone the vote fail and exposed deep divisions over the board’s budgeting process. The budget ultimately passed on a 6-1 vote with one abstention, but the…
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