VOL. 2, ISSUE 15

IN THIS ISSUE

JJC Supporting COVID-19 Foundation Report College Report Healthcare Workers Review of financials from FY 2019 for the Review of business, industry, student Community members help to stockpile Joliet Junior College Foundation. growth and success from Joliet Junior personal protective equipment (PPE) Pg. 12 College FY 2019. for local doctors and nurses. Pg. 22 Pg. 6

JJC News From The Archives Thank You To Our Donors A look into what 2020 has to offer Looking back on interesting facts from a 2019 annual report donor list and Joliet Junior College and it’s students century ago and learning about the Joliet employee giving donor listings. Pg. 9 Junior College in the 1920s. Pg. 28 Pg. 18

2 JJC CONNECTIONS | SPRING 2020 The purpose of Connections is to strengthen the relationship between JJC, its alumni and community. By sharing their stories and accomplishments, Connections serves as another example of the college’s commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Connections is published two times a year by the Communications and Marketing Division and the Institutional Advancement Office.

CONNECTIONS STAFF

President Photographers District 525 Board of Trustees Address Corrections Dr. Judy Mitchell Hank Brockett Robert J. Wunderlich Please contact the Office Glen Carpenter Chairman Editor of Alumni Relations. Jeff Fisher Maureen Broderick Kelly Rohder-Tonelli Geoff Rusch Vice Chair Letters To The Editor Publication Director Graphic Design John (Jake) Mahalik Please send your letters to Michael Hernandez MoatzArt Secretary Editorial Office address. Project Coordinator Editorial Office Nancy Garcia Joliet Junior College Kate Sievers Alicia Morales 1215 Houbolt Road Contributors Joliet, IL 60431 Daniel O’Connell Carrie Anderson (815) 280-2659 Betty Washington Amy Chellino [email protected] Joyce Deddo Shalma Marin Scott Harvey Alumni Relations Student Trustee Kristin Mulvey (815) 280-2218 Katie Newberry [email protected] Amanda Quinn www.jjc.edu/alumni Carly Ringo JJC CONNECTIONS | SPRING 2020 3 Sam Sottosanto

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear friends,

I think it is important to acknowledge that the strong momentum, energy and resources needed to support—not to mention sustain—the success of our students and institution is significant.

In this time of so much instability locally and globally, economically, culturally, socially, politically, I want us to remember what we do best at JJC: support each other through understanding and everyday acts of kindness. I have been thinking a lot about empathy, and how empathy impacts the success of our students, employees and partners.

It’s important to remember we all carry joy, and we all carry burdens. It is important for us to share our stories, our goals, struggles, and dreams. These are the things that connect us, and help us succeed when we know that we have a support network, and have people beside us guiding the way who have succeeded through similar challenges and barriers. Expressing sympathy for someone is one thing; understanding what it is like to walk in their shoes—having empathy—is quite another.

For example, our students experience complex challenges that can threaten their path to goal completion:

• In 2018-19, 19.2% of our students received some sort of financial aid in the form of federal grant, state grant, federal loan, federal work study, or veteran’s education benefit.

• 39 students answered that they were homeless/at risk of homeless on the 2018-19 FAFSA

• In a 2018 needs survey, 28% of students who responded said that during their time at JJC, there have been times when they did not have enough food for themselves or their households.

• Last year, we supported 27 students through the Student Emergency Fund with a total of $3,325.

In this annual spring FY19 report for both the college and for the JJC Foundation, we will show you how much your care, empathy, and generosity have shaped the lives of our students and the institution.

Thank you for all you do, Judy Mitchell, Ed.D. President

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Estimados amigos:

Creo que es importante reconocer que el impulso, la energía y los recursos fuertes necesarios para apoyar y sostener el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y nuestra institución es significativo.

En este momento de tanta inestabilidad económica, cultural, social y política a nivel local y mundial, me gustaría que recordáramos lo que mejor hacemos en JJC: apoyarnos mutuamente a través de la comprensión y los gestos de amabilidad diarios. He estado pensando mucho en la empatía, y cómo la empatía afecta el éxito de nuestros estudiantes, empleados y socios.

Es importante recordar que todos llevamos alegría y todos llevamos cargas. Es importante para nosotros compartir nuestras historias, nuestros objetivos, dificultades y sueños. Estas son las cosas que nos conectan y nos ayudan a lograr el éxito, cuando sabemos que tenemos una red de apoyo y a personas junto a nosotros guiando el camino, aquellos que han tenido éxito a través de desafíos y barreras similares. Expresar compasión por alguien es una cosa; comprender lo que es caminar en sus zapatos, teniendo empatía, es algo diferente. Por ejemplo, nuestros estudiantes experimentan desafíos complejos que pueden amenazar su camino hacia la finalización de los objetivos:

• En 2018-19, el 19.2% de nuestros estudiantes recibió algún tipo de ayuda financiera en forma de subvención federal o estatal, préstamo federal, beneficios federales de estudio-trabajo o de educación de veterano.

• 39 estudiantes respondieron que no tenían hogar o estaban en riesgo de estar sin hogar en la FAFSA de 2018-19

• En una encuesta de necesidades de 2018, el 28% de los estudiantes que respondieron dijo que durante su tiempo en JJC ha habido momentos en los que no tenían suficiente comida para ellos mismos o en sus hogares.

• El año pasado apoyamos a 27 estudiantes a través del Fondo de Emergencia para el Estudiante con un total de $3,325.

En este informe anual de primavera del FY19 tanto para la universidad como para la JJC Foundation, le mostraremos cómo su atención, empatía y generosidad han dado forma a las vidas de nuestros estudiantes y nuestra institución.

Gracias por todo lo que hacen, Judy Mitchell, Ed.D. Presidente

5 JJC Supporting Pandemic Frontline Health Workers by Creating, Donating PPE

As the COVID-19 pandemic hit local counties this spring, donate some of our supply to the hospital. Without members of the JJC community launched into action to hesitation, both of them agreed,” said Hulbert. grow the low stockpile of personal protective equipment “The employees at Morris Hospital are like my second (PPE) for local doctors and nurses treat patients with family, and I am so thankful to be part of an organization COVID-19. that was willing to help them out.”

Employees with JJC’s Health and Public Services “We have learned through our many Department donated face masks and other supplies to local healthcare facilities, and began producing years of partnership that JJC is mask shields using its 3D printers, significantly committed to community prosperity; extending the life of facial masks. helping communities like ours Donating Existing Supplies flourish and thrive.” JJC Associate Nursing Professor Gina Hulbert is a Morris - Hannah Wehrle resident and previous employee of the hospital there. It’s also where her current students conduct clinicals. In late March, employees gathered thousands of gloves So as COVID-19 cases began to rise across the U.S. and and masks, several tubs of sanitation wipes, dozens cripple hospitals’ PPE supplies, she reached out to her of isolation gowns, and plastic goggles. Items were former colleagues. delivered to Morris Hospital, as well as Silver Cross Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center, and AMITA “I quickly received responses that their supply was Health in Plainfield. running low. I then contacted Dr. Amy Gray, dean of nursing, health and public services, and Dr. Mary Beth “We are incredibly grateful for the supplies JJC 6 Luna, nursing department chair, to see if we could provided during this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis,” said Hannah Wehrle, auxiliary and foundation officer at Morris Hospital. “We have learned through our this project,” said Amy Murphy, dean of applied arts, many years of partnership that JJC is committed to workforce education and training. “I can’t thank Debra community prosperity; helping communities like ours enough for her efforts and sharing her expertise with flourish and thrive. Thank you for living out your mission the innovative technologies that are available in our in this special and thoughtful way.” MakerLab.”

“It was a team effort that just came together due to Shields are made from PETG 3D printing filament, and the caring and proactive people in my department, each take about 40 minutes to complete. With its nine said JJC’s Dr. Amy Gray. printers, the college can make upwards of 100 shields per day. Affixed to a face mask, the shields can extend Producing New Supplies From Scratch the life of the masks by as much as 300 percent, When Tom McCullagh read about how people are using according to McCullagh’s research. 3D printers to make shields that extend the life of face masks, he followed up to see how he could make his “The collaboration has been quick, decisive, efficient own. The small business owner from Shorewood is an and effective. I cannot stress how impressed I have avid maker, and owns several 3D printers. been with the responsiveness of JJC in wanting to help the community,” said McCullagh. “I then called some friends at various hospitals - Loyola, Palos, Christ, and Silver Cross - to make sure they would In addition to its 3D printers, JJC’s MakerLab features accept delivery. When they confirmed that they would I scanners, a carving machine, a laser cutter and began production,” said McCullagh. ther equipment that students studying architecture, engineering or orthotics and prosthetics technology can To expand that production, he reached out to JJC Vice use to hone their skills. It is also open to the community. Chairwoman Maureen Broderick, aware that the college’s MakerLab housed multiple 3D printers. He was ultimately “We are faced with great challenges during these connected to MakerLab Manager Debra Daun, who this unprecedented times,” Murphy said. “We are ready week began producing the shields. to contribute in any way that we can to give back to our community and assist those who are serving on “Debra is always ready to lend a helping hand and without the front lines.” hesitation stepped up when we were approached with

BE PART OF THE JJC COMMUNITY’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Join JJC’s efforts to address the immediate needs of students experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19.

During these times of uncertainty, students are looking to the JJC Foundation for support. Students need food and household items, technology to finish remote classes this semester, and even help with tuition assistance. Many student’s jobs will be affected by this crisis, creating unforeseen challenges that will affect their academic goals.

Your gift to the JJC Foundation’s Student Emergency Fund provides life-changing assistance to JJC students in need during a crisis; it offers timely financial help that can lead to peace of mind and academic success.

You can help a JJC student stay on track to graduate!

Give today at www.jjc.edu/givetojjc or use the enclosed envelope 7 in the magazine.

8 Connections Content LETTER FROMTHEJJCFOUNDATION children, whose mother was her sole source of childcare. Unfortunately, hermotherhadpasseda Unfortunately, ofchildcare. whosemotherwashersolesource children, Executive Director, InstitutionalAdvancement Executive Director, JJCFoundation Kristin Mulvey, MSM Sincerely, each year, somuchmore. weare wouldbejustthat,butbecauseofalumniandfriendswhocontinuetogive to helpher?Thenumbersinthisreport inhertimeofneed?Or, didn’tthink noJJCFoundationforhertoturn were ifherinstructor Could youimagineifthere would helpwithchildcare. agencythat money, andconnectedherwithasocialservice gasandgrocery able topayforhertuition,provide toimplementthisnewinitiative. We weworkedhard were candidateforthescholarshipandisreason perfect unabletoattendJJCfull-timeduefinancialconstraints.Thisstudent wasthe Scholarship, helpsstudentsthatare of theVera SmithEndowmenttopayforstudentscholarships.Thisnewinitiative,theJJCFoundationCompletion $180,000inscholarshipmoneyout hadearmarked A fewmonthspriortothisphonecall,theJJCFoundationBoard Thefacultyaskedwhatthefoundationcoulddotohelpstudent. thesemesterstarted. few weeksbefore about a student in the program’s first cohort. Thestudentwasasinglemomwithtwo firstcohort. about astudentintheprogram’s wasconcerned Theinstructor inournewmedicalassistingprogram. an instructor received acallfrom I situations.Thefirstweekofschoolwasnodifferent. emergency connectwithustohelpstudentsin scholarship questionsandfacultystaff ofeachsemester. Studentscomeandgowith My officeisoftenbusyatthestart oneofthesestorieswithyou. stories. Ithoughtwouldshare my team,it’saboutthemanystudentswehelpinyear. Realstudentswithreal isoftenfilledwithstatisticsandnumbers,butfor for ourstudents.Anannualreport life-changingsupport abletoprovide truly issue, forme,isacelebrationthatweare This thisannualreport. oursuccessesthrough I getexcitedeachspringtoshare Alumni andFriends, w ay unexpectedlya ay JJC NEWS

Ronda Kliman, Apprenticeship and Training Program Specialist from the Department of Labor, addresses a large crowd during JJC’s National Apprenticeship Week kickoff on Nov. 14, 2019.

National Grant Drives Apprenticeships at JJC

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to increase will also help companies create and design their the number of high-quality apprenticeship opportunities. apprenticeship programs.

Thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, “JJC is committed to working with industry partners JJC received a $140,000 grant from the American to provide the educational component to these Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for apprenticeship programs,” she said. “Receiving these registered apprenticeships and aid for the local funds provides a tremendous opportunity.” workforce. To celebrate this opportunity, JJC and other partners This grant, which will be available over the next three hosted a kickoff event late last year to educate years, will help JJC increase registered apprentice businesses about the benefits of participating in the programs and serve approximately 150 people. The program, with more than 40 groups in attendance. program will have a focus in the hospitality, culinary arts, landscape management, transportation and For more information about the Registered Apprenticeship manufacturing industries. program at JJC, email [email protected].

According to Amy Murphy, JJC dean of applied arts, workforce education and training, the grant funds

JJC CONNECTIONS | SPRING 2020 9 10 Connections Content INDUSTRY PARTNERS JJC

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JJC Named a 2021 Aspen Nominee

JJC could win $1 million from the Aspen Institute prestigious, national recognition. We have worked after being recognized for excellence and improved with diligence and passion to ensure our students outcomes in equity, learning, completion rates, earn the success they deserve,” she said. employment rates and earnings. As an Aspen Institute Community College Excellence Program The top 10 finalists for the prize will be named nominee, JJC was selected from a pool of nearly later in 2020. Then, the Aspen Institute will 1,000 public two-year colleges and remains one of conduct site visits for additional quantitative data. 150 eligible for the prize. A distinguished jury will make award decisions in spring 2021. JJC President Dr. Judy Mitchell said this honor is a result of JJC’s shared commitment to students To learn more about the Aspen Institute and the college as a whole. “I am thrilled that and this prestigious honor, visit the tremendous, collective effort we’ve invested highered.aspeninstitute.org/aspen-prize. to grow JJC has been acknowledged with this

JJC CONNECTIONS | SPRING 2020 11 FOUNDATION REPORT

FIRST-TIME DONORS

620 140% 258 FY 2019 FY 2017 INCREASE

Patti Meslar, a Coordinator in the Nursing Department of her career. I have no doubt that if my mom were alive Open Skills Lab, is not only a new employee, she is a first today she would still be working in some capacity as a time donor to the JJC Foundation. Prior to donating to loving, caring, and compassionate nurse, helping others JJC, Patti had established a scholarship in her and making a difference,” said Meslar. mother’s name at Moraine Valley Community College. However, when she arrived at JJC she realized the First time gifts, whether they are large or small are an needs of her current students and felt so welcomed by important part of the foundation’s success. They ensure the faculty and staff, she knew that she wanted to create that future generations continue to receive funding for the Dolores Dalton Mallo Nursing Scholarship at JJC. scholarships. You too, can make a difference in the lives of students in our community by using the enclosed “This scholarship fund will continue the spirit of my envelope included in this magazine. mother, Dolores Dalton Mallo, and her legacy and love

12 JJC CONNECTIONS | SPRING 2020 FOUNDATION REPORT JESSICA QUEENEY JJC Alumni Endowed Scholarship Recipient

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED $757,089 Total Scholarships Awarded to 670 students 13 NICHOLAS ROBERTSON Student Scholarship Recipient

ALUMNI GIVING

Nicholas Robertson was the recipient of two scholarships in the fall of 2019: Carl ‘55 and Dorothy ‘85 Van Horn Book Scholarship & Dr. Stan ’47 and Nola Rousonelos Scholarship. Both scholarships are given each year in memory of former alumni. 69% INCREASE

FY 2018 FY 2019 $210,052 $354,361

14 JJC CONNECTIONS | SPRING 2020 ENDOWMENT INCREASE

in new endowment scholarship money RECEIVED in FY19, bringing the endowment to $679,000 $15 MILLION

One of the ways alumni and friends create lasting gifts $100,000. Since then, both Yola and John have passed is through endowed scholarships. Contributions to away and memorial contributions brought the endowment endowed scholarship funds become principal in a to over $108,000. permanent investment account. Each year, a portion of the earnings fund the scholarship award, while the Richard W. and Judith B. Manthei Endowed Scholarship remaining is reinvested. The minimum required to This scholarship was established in 2005 by retiree establish an endowed scholarship is $30,000. Richard and Judith Manthei ‘67 for a second-year student majoring in the field of Computer Information The JJC Foundation has over 250 endowed scholarship and Office Systems (CIOS). Richard Manthei passed funds, many honoring former faculty members. Here are aWay in June of 2019. three scholarships named after former faculty members. Curtis and Estelle Hieggelke Endowed Scholarship John and Yola Coradetti Endowed Scholarship In January 2020, retiree Curtis Hieggelke passed This scholarship, for business students, was established away. Prior to his passing, his family established this by retiree Dr. Lloyd Tinkle in 2006, in the name of his scholarship for students majoring in physics who have good friends, John and Yola Corradetti. In 2014, a former completed one or more physics courses at JJC. accounting student reconnected with Corradetti and The scholarship is intended for students advancing made the commitment to bring the scholarship fund over towards a Bachelor, Master’s, or Ph.D. of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math areas of study.

VALUE OF INVESTMENTS

Total Assets Endowment $26.9 Million $15 Million 15 FY 2019- JJC Employees GiveBack FY 2017- 16 Connections Content EMPLOYEE GIVINGINCREASEFY19 JJC

354 CONNECTIONS |SPRING2020 259 FY 2019- JJC Employees Give Back 37% INCREASE FY 2017- 354 259 37% INCREASE TOTAL AMOUNT IN CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY INNOVATION, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN FY19

Make Your Impact Today $3.9 MILLION Give to the JJC Foundation at www.jjc.edu/givetojjc. 17 FROM THE ARCHIVES Interesting Facts from a Century Ago: JJC in the 1920s By Amy Chellino

Establishing a college identity was the focus of JJC during the 1920s as noted by historian Robert Sterling. Enrollment increased at the beginning of this decade due to returning veterans from World War I. Across the country, the junior college movement was growing and residents were learning more about the opportunity to continue their education in Joliet at an affordable cost. While still housed at the high school, JJC was creating an image that was separate and recognizable with the formation of college clubs and a student council, in addition to the creation of a student led newspaper. Increasing enrollment strengthened JJCs reputation as a flourishing and innovative establishment both statewide and nationally. Interesting facts from this dynamic decade highlight the transformation of Joliet Junior College as an educational experiment to generating a community college revolution that endures as an essential foundation for higher education.

FREE tuition was provided to students who were residents of the Township of Joliet in the 1920s.

327 students were enrolled at 108 students were enrolled JJC by the end of the decade. in the 1921-1922 academic year.

90 public junior colleges had opened across the country by 1930, modeling JJC’s design. 18 8 student clubs provided students an outlet for socializing and learning outside of the classroom in 1925. The Scalpel Club for pre-med students hosted speakers from prominent hospitals. Members of The College Club enjoyed music programs and informative lectures.

One college dean was hired in 1926. Ira D. Yaggy supervised and advised faculty and students. His tenure continued until 1947.

9 students comprised the first Student Council in 1928. Their motto was to “promote a better

understanding between the faculty and the student body, and to advance student enterprises.” 19 October 1929 introduced the first issue of the student led newspaper--the Blazer. A song was published in the first issue of the Blazer with the lyrics, “We’ll keep going, we’re bent on growing, our name shall live eternally, so here’s a cheer for JJC.”

23 teachers made up the faculty in 1926. A masters or doctoral degree were required to teach at the college - the same as today.

8 sections of night school classes were offered in 1928 for personal growth and development. The Home Economics track included sewing, dressmaking, children’s clothing, meal planning and serving, specialized cookery and millinery which was a

20 course for how to make and trim hats. 17 women were part of the Women’s Athletic Association in 1926. The WAA was formed in 1925 and broadened the athletic and social offerings for female students. Activities included track, tennis, horseback riding, swimming, rifle shooting, folk dancing, interpretive and tap dancing, shuffleboard, volleyball, badminton, golf and bowling.

6 college degree programs were offered in 1920: literature and arts, science, engineering, pre-legal, pre-medical and teacher training. The required coursework included rhetoric, science and math and one credit hour of physical education per semester. To graduate, students needed 62 credit hours to earn an Associate’s degree in Arts, Science, Engineering or Education.

To learn more about JJC’s history and to view digital copies of yearbooks, Blazers, Wordeaters and more, visit the Archives website at http://library.jjc.edu/collections/archives.

For information on the sources used in this article, contact Amy Chellino, JJC librarian, at [email protected], (815) 280-6708.

Looking for a safe, secure place to donate your JJC memorabilia? The JJC Library Archives is always looking for ephemera from our college’s past. If you have materials you would like to donate, or have any questions about materials in the library archive, please contact: Joliet Junior College Library 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 21 (815) 280-2344 22 Connections Content research intwoofhermajor courses,andwaselected research As anhonors student,DerKacycompleted mentored And JJChelpedmegetthat,” saidDerKacy. asahuman beingandinmycareer.have growth Ican towhere “I’ve foundaplaceandan opportunity inacomplete studentexperience. campusresulted across andinvolvement Der Kacy’sdedicationintheclassroom section ofcomputerandnetworksecuritysubjects. abroad whicheducatesstudentsacross Cisco program, JJC’s andshe founditthrough future, and astronger stability more 28-year-old wantedapaththatbrought atJolietJuniorCollegein2016.The then she enrolled changewhen Brandy DerKacywasinpursuitofacareer 98% STUDENT SATISFACTION COLLEGE REPORT to friendsandfamily JJC would recommend of studentssurveyed networking and security from Governors StateUniversity. Governors networking and securityfrom incomputer next goal;obtainabachelor’s degree The experiencehasDerKacy poisedtoaccomplishher being given.” my work,andItookadvantageofthehelpthatwas JJC had,andIshowedup,putinmytime,effort, that “I wentoutandItookadvantageoftheresources disorder. neurological manageachronic effectively forhelpingher Center, DisabilityServices andcredits theTutoringmath assistancethrough andLearning She sought ofservice. Phi ThetaKappa’svicepresident May 2019 Honors Program Ceremony May 2019HonorsProgram Dr.and President JudyMitchellatthe Student DevelopmentDr. Yolanda (left) Farmer for President Der Kacy(middle),withVice BRANDY DER KACY (‘19) Featured Student

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JJC Back row, from left: IL State Rep. John Connor; Prescott Back row, Group LLC President Jim Prescott; IL State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin; Mitchell, Sen. Sue Rezin; Trevence IL State Community and Employee TC Energy Senior Advisor, Involvement, Public Affairs Communications; JJC and Alumna Aisha Malovski. TC Energy from left: Loren Regional Locher, Front row, Specialist, Government Affairs Relations; and Community U.S. Community Scott Castleman, TC Energy Manager, Relations and Stakeholder Outreach; JJC Foundation Judy Mitchell; President Jennifer Howard; JJC President Dr. JJC Dean of Applied Arts,Amy Murphy, Education Workforce IL State Sen. Pat McGuire. and Training; Raised last year from business and industry partners TOP 100 FORBES RANKED JJC TOP 100 PLACE TO WORK IN ILLINOIS Forbes conducted its first-ever ranking of America’s Best Employers by State, partnering with market research company, Statista. JJC was one of only 10 higher education institutions to make the top 100 list.

UNIQUE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES JJC’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Program is one of only seven at a community college across the nation. $14,096 $29,374 $4,440 Program Outcomes JJC Select Private IL Public IL University University 93% Employer Satisfaction JJC IS AFFORDABLE 93% of employers are satisfied with JJC OPT graduates who enter the workforce. Tuition and Fee Comparisons Graduate Satisfaction Tuition and fees quoted 100% as full-time (15 hours per 100% of graduates report being prepared or semester) based on 2018- very prepared to enter the workforce. 26 2019 rates. Connections Content 27 (IBHE 2010-2017) Lewis University TOP TEN DePaul University DeVry University, Inc. TRANSFER y Illinios State Universit Chamberlain University s University of St. Franci Northern Illinios University Governors State University INSTITUTIONS University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Percentage of First Generation Students FY19 Total costs decreased by Total approximately 2.3% or $3.8 million. The district’s financial status continues to be strong. State apportionment for JJC budgets in FY19 and for FY20 increased funding by 2% and 5%, respectively. Overall revenues were $172.5 million, $7.6 million more than expenses.

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