Quincy Reporter

John Wood Community College issued the following announcement on Aug. 16.

During a meeting at the John Wood Community College Agricultural Education Center Wednesday, August 15, Trustees heard a report on the JWCC Foundation’s increased support to the College from Barbara Holthaus, who serves as its executive director and JWCC director of advancement.

The JWCC Foundation, established in 1984, is part of the College’s advancement efforts, which garner private financial support for JWCC programs, services and projects. A separate, non-elected board oversees foundation operations including restricted and unrestricted gifts.

During the 2018 fiscal year, the foundation provided a record-setting $444,362 in direct support to JWCC from private donations and grants for scholarships, special projects and operations. Private support funded $45,000 in upgrades to the Student Activity Center and a $33,000 grant from the Marion Gardner Jackson Trust enabled the College to upgrade five classrooms in the Science and Technology Center.

“In past 34 years, the foundation has and continues to help the college remain a vibrant, progressive institution,” Michael Elbe, JWCC president said. “Financial support from private sources will become increasingly important as the college focuses on future growth and workforce needs in the region. We are grateful for the many individuals and businesses who invest in our mission to enrich lives through learning by offering accessible education and top-notch facilities for all students.”

In other business, Trustees:

Approved minor revisions to Board Policy 403, 405 and 408 and 512 and deletion of Board Policy 409.

Approved the transfer of $456,944 from the Education Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Restricted Fund for the 2018 fiscal year. Funds will help replenish deferred maintenance and capital project funds spent in 2018 and help fund deferred maintenance and capital projects planned for 2019 and future years.

Accepted $132,243 in grant funding from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Perkins program to support tutoring, equipment and instructional supplies for students in welding, nursing, surgical technology, agriculture and industrial maintenance technology programs.

The next regular meeting of the JWCC Board of Trustees is scheduled for September 19 on the Quincy campus.

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