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.
426 Legislative and Community Engagement Activities
Members of the cabinet meet with external stakeholders in a conference room overlooking Lake Spartan.
ECC hosts a meeting with Illinois State Representative Maura Hirschauer
Trustee John Duffy, ECC President Dr. David Sam, District 509 Board of Trustees Chair Jennifer Rakow, and Trustee Dr. Donna Redmer meet with Illinois Representative Maura Hirschauer, 49th District (center).
Illinois State Representative Lewis meets with ECC
District 509 Board of Trustees Chair Jennifer Rakow, ECC President Dr. David Sam, and Trustees Jeffrey Meyer and John Duffy meet with Illinois Representative Seth Lewis, 45th District (center).
Illinois State Representative Suzanne Ness meets with ECC
Trustee John Duffy, ECC President Dr. David Sam, District 509 Board of Trustees Chair Jennifer Rakow, and Trustee Dr. Donna Redmer meet with Illinois Representative Suzanne Ness, 66th District (center).
ECC Board of Trustees Engagement
Trustees actively engaged in our community on 98 occasions, marking a significant 66.1 percent increase compared to FY2021.
Employee Engagement
ECC employees actively participated in community events 837 times, marking a notable increase of 38.6 percent 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 resulted in the placement of 217 individuals into new positions, projecting an estimated $3.63 million in 2022 Federal taxes or $16.5 million in annualized salaries.
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.
Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at ECC assisted 237 clients within the district, offering a total of 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.
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 that illustrates 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 welcome and are sent to the Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Department and the Process Improvement Team (PIT). You may remain anonymous or let us know your name and email address to receive a response.