We are proud to serve our students and our community members!
We are proud to serve our students and our community members!
At Elgin Community College, our commitment extends beyond academic excellence. We actively engage with our communities to foster relationships and partnerships that benefit everyone involved.
Our Board of Trustees, students, faculty, and staff collaborate with local non-profit and service organizations, school districts, and businesses through deliberate efforts.
We participate in events that support and enhance the work of these organizations.
Continuous efforts are made to identify and address community needs through meaningful collaborations and partnerships.
We coordinate our resources to make a positive impact in our community.
Discover the programs and benefits ECC offers our community members, contributing to their growth and success.
Photos of our Board of Trustees, students, faculty, and staff community engagement.
Community Resource Fair
The Gail Borden Library's mobile unit visited the Squonk event, offering locals the opportunity to check out books.
ECC Board of Trustees Engagement
Trustees actively engaged in our community on 98 occasions, marking a significant 66.1 percent increase compared to FY2021.
Service to the Educational Community
ECC's president, Dr. Peggy Heinrich, is an active leader within the educational community, serving on the Alignment Collaborative for Education, the Golden Corridor Family YMCA, the Elgin Area Chamber, and ECC’s Illinois Small Business Development Center.
Employee Engagement
ECC employees actively participated in community events 837 times, a 38.6 percent increase compared to FY2021.
Helping Residents in Need
As a part of our commitment to giving back, we assisted residents in need by facilitating food assistance for 8,065 families through the Northern Illinois Food Bank at the ECC campus parking lot. This represents a decrease of 75.26 percent compared to FY2021.
Job Search Assistance
ECC's employment assistance program for community members placed 217 individuals into new positions, projecting an estimated $3.63 million in 2022 Federal taxes or $16.5 million in annualized salaries.
This past year, ECC took its mission to enhance lives through learning on the road, participating in several National Night Out events in communities within District 509.
On-Campus KCT Branch
Spartacus visits the KCT branch at ECC to find out about upcoming free shredding events.
In-Kind Contributions
We are proud to have given back through in-kind donations, contributing $727,547 to community organizations. This support included fee waivers, sponsorships, and covering other costs associated with hosting events.
Project Backpack 2024
On August 3, Elgin Community College and its partners provided support to over 1,000 students through Project Backpack, a community initiative designed to benefit local students.
Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at ECC assisted 237 clients within the district, offering 507 hours of personalized advising. This support led to the creation of 28 jobs and the successful establishment of 11 new businesses. Plus, the SBDC extended its services to benefit 106 businesses through training initiatives.
Attendees immersed themselves in the extraordinary outdoor experience of Squonk, a multimedia troupe renowned for their boundless creativity and imagination!
Student Engagement
Participating in a service opportunity offers a fulfilling experience where students can develop leadership skills, boost confidence, tackle new challenges, and positively impact their community. In 2022, students dedicated 525 hours to serving 15 community organizations.
The annual Community Report provides an in-depth look at news, financial analysis, and academic programs that have resulted in student success initiatives and community impact over the past year. This publication is a comprehensive, data-driven report illustrating ECC’s commitment to its vision, mission, and purpose through an engaging, storytelling approach.
Please share your ideas to improve ECC! Suggestions from students, employees, and the community are welcomed and forwarded to the Planning Department and Process Improvement Team (PIT).
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