2016 Report to Our Community 1 A Welcome: President’s Message Taking a look back on 2016 in this report, one message is abundantly clear: Rend Lake College is making good things happen for our students, graduates, and community. Last year, RLC found its way to the top of several national rankings, all due to the continued dedication and support for our students. These independent studies looked at our graduates and how the investment of their time and money at RLC works out in the end, effectively highlighting our focus on student success. In the last year, we made room for several new degrees and certificates, and revised six programs to keep our graduates competitive in their growing fields. We also collaborated with local businesses and four-year institutions to offer our graduates new opportunities, even after they’ve walked across our Commencement stage. Terry Wilkerson, President Also notable are the AmeriCorps and Brookwood-Sago grants that will offer more possibilities for our students through community outreach and specialized training. A new team in the RLC Foundation also highlights a focus on student success through scholarships. That’s not the only part of RLC that has undergone a transformation. Many of our buildings on campus have seen recent renovations, including the RLC Foundation Children’s Center, the Rec Center, and Warrior Way. As we move into our 50th year, our faculty, staff, and administration are continuing the hard work started many decades ago, to center our efforts on the next generation of graduates in the workforce. We’re here to serve you, our community, so drop by for a visit, give us a call, or send us an email so we can address your comments, concerns and questions. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you.

2 Rend Lake College Board of Trustees

Eric Black Randy Rubenacker John Kabat Rick Marlow Chair Vice Chair Secretary ICCTA Representative Mt. Vernon McLeansboro Scheller Mt. Vernon

Dr. David Asbery Randall Crocker Larry Manning Eric Schumm Mt. Vernon Sesser Belle Rive Student Trustee Wayne City

3 Student Head Count 2016 (DUPLICATED) Total Employees Incl. Faculty 2016 Summer...... 3,213 Full Time...... 178 Fall...... 6,210 Part Time...... 186 Spring...... 4,389 Total...... 364 Total...... 13,812 Faculty Head Count 2016 Credit Hours 2016 Full Time...... 61 Summer...... 6,440 Part Time...... 82 Fall...... 30,099 Total...... 143 Spring...... 29,073 Total...... 65,612 Degrees Awarded 2016...... 567 Certificates Awarded 2016. 1,651 Full Time Equivalency (FTE) 2016 1,972 Tuition (PER CREDIT HOUR 2016)...... $110 $95 PLUS $10 PER CREDIT HOUR TECH FEE & $5 PER CREDIT HOUR FACILITIES FEE 4 National Rankings Put RLC on the map

In case you haven’t heard, Rend Lake College the national average of 40 percent. Of the top has been steadily moving up the ranks across 10 on SmartAsset’s ranking, RLC placed second the country with several top spots on three in salary-cost ratio at 1.33, meaning graduates different independent studies last year. have a starting salary that is 33 percent higher In January, RLC was ranked on the Aspen than their college costs. Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation list, produced every two years, for the fourth time since the ranking began in 2011. The institute bases the ranking on student success rates, including first-year retention, three-year graduation, and credentials awarded. According to the study, RLC’s first- year retention rate of 57.8 measures higher than the average of all community colleges at 52.1. RLC’s 69.2 three-year graduation rate far exceeds the national average of 39.4. The college also outdid the national average of 35.2 In August, RLC found the number one spot in credentials awarded per 100 students at 54.3. on another national ranking, this time by WalletHub, a financial website. RLC came in In July, RLC found itself ranked no. 1 on a study first in and seventh in the nation. by SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company. WalletHub based the ranking on a dozen key factors ranging from cost and finances to To determine the top community colleges, educational and career outcomes. SmartAsset used a set of metrics to analyze data for four key factors: student-to-faculty ratio, After comparing 821 community colleges, RLC cost of tuition and fees for in-state students, landed in 18th overall for educational outcomes, graduation and transfer rates, and ratio of such as first-year retention and credentials. RLC graduates’ median salaries to cost of attendance. also came in 20th overall in career outcomes, including student-loan default rate and return RLC’s student-to-faculty ratio remains low at 15- on educational investment. to-1. The college’s graduation and transfer rate of 67 percent is also significantly higher than 5 New Beginnings: Degrees and Certificates

Two new degrees made their way to RLC’s campus last year to give graduates the skills they need to work in several growing industries. RLC also updated several certificate programs and became the home of a nationally accredited Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic program. A new Robots and Automation certificate was developed as part of an Economic Development Administration grant to train students in the skills and knowledge needed for employment as technicians responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated equipment. Studio RLC in Mt. Vernon added an Esthetics certificate program for future cosmetologists interested in everything skin-related, from health and nutrients to facial treatments, and much more. In addition to the new programs, six degrees and certificates were also updated for today’s graduates to remain competitive and reliable in the job market. The new Office Systems Technology Specialist degree and Assistant certificate replaced the Administrative Assistant program to include more job responsibilities these employees see daily. Because many office specialists are employed in the medical industry, the new Medical Office Specialist degree and Assistant and Associate certificates were created to provide students with administrative skills and a background in the medical environment. Current and future students in RLC’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic program can now sit for the National Registry of EMTs Paramedic Exam, thanks to new accreditation and updated curriculum. Previously, graduates could sit for the Illinois examination, but now, those students can pursue a paramedic license anywhere in the United States.

6 Community Partnerships and 2+2 Agreements

Agreements and local partnerships continue to be a driving force for students and graduates at Rend Lake College. With future plans and goals in mind, 2+2 Articulation Agreements give students a seamless transition to continue their education at a four- year institution. Last year, three agreements were established with University (SIU) Carbondale for RLC graduates. • Psychology graduates can transfer into SIU Carbondale’s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program. • Certified Medical Coding and Health Information Technology graduates can transfer into SIU Carbondale’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management program. • Early Childhood Education graduates can transfer into SIU Carbondale’s Bachelor of Science program in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Specialization program. Through a new cohort, the SIU students can take night classes in RLC’s district. Local partnerships offer hands-on experience training for those interested in joining the workforce. Through internships and apprenticeships, students have more options than ever to get a jump start in their industry. • Continental Tire the Americas, LLC teamed up with RLC to offer students in the Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Technician program a unique apprenticeship opportunity in which they work between 16 and 20 hours per week for pay, while gaining experience. Graduates of RLC’s program are then considered for a full- time position at Continental Tire. • Mt. Vernon Iron Works, LLC also partnered up with RLC to provide opportunities for welders. The local company provides internships and work-based training for both students and graduates. 7 Brookwood-Sago and AmeriCorps Grants

Rend Lake College received two large grants last year that help give students more opportunities and provide services back to the community. The first of those grants was the AmeriCorps grant, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Public Health. RLC students will continue to volunteer in local communities this year, thanks to the renewal of this grant for approximately $440,000. Specifically, the grant helps students with training and educational awards to both give back to others and continue down the path of higher education. The grant will help with training new AmeriCorps members and provide for educational benefits for those students. This includes a monthly living allowance; funds for training throughout the year; CPR certifications; background checks; fingerprinting; and a four-day, three-night training at the beginning of the year. The second grant was the Brookwood-Sago grant, for which RLC was selected as a recipient for the third time in seven years. Chosen by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration, RLC received $133,240 in funding to continue providing mine rescue training for teams and officials. New last year was a focus on mine fire brigade training and increased preparedness for those participating for mine emergencies. RLC was first awarded the grant in 2009 for a total of $50,000 to train mine fire brigades and rescue teams as well as to develop a curriculum that could be used to train mine rescue teams. In 2012, RLC received $93,000 from the grant. In addition to training, that award allowed for the construction of a three-story surface firefighting facility, built from shipping containers on the west side of campus.

8 Our Inspiring Faculty and Staff

The Rend Lake College campus wouldn’t be work in the Liberal Arts program and on RLC’s complete without our outstanding faculty and upcoming accreditation documents. staff. RLC honored faculty and staff members for RLC said goodbye to three retirees at the end of last their service to the RLC community and students year. Lloyd Owens of Ina retired after 13 years at RLC during the annual Recognition Banquet. as a Custodian. Randall Shively of Wayne City retired The Full-Time Outstanding Faculty Award went with 21 years of service to the college as the Director to Shari Carpenter, Title III Instructional Designer of the Physical Plant. Andrea Witthoft of Anna, and Computer Science Professor for 21 years of former Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, service. RLC’s Part-Time Outstanding Faculty also retired with 18 years of service at RLC. Award went to Chris Edwards, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor, for 3 years of service.

Shively Owens Witthoft Other highlights: • Kathy Evans, Title III Curriculum Specialist, completed Carpenter Edwards the Chair Academy for Leadership and Development. Three were recipients of Staff Excellence Awards: • Charlotte Henry, Director of Health Information Joy Fitts, Administrative Assistant for the Applied Technology, was elected president-elect of the Southern Science and Technology Division; Kent McKown, Illinois Health Information Management Association. Network Specialist; and Ron Murray, Information • Beth Mandrell, Reference Librarian, was elected Systems Specialist. president of the Network of Illinois Learning Resources in Community Colleges board. •Brooke May, Foundation Children’s Center Director, earned the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Director Credential Level III. •Lori Ragland, Vice President of Career Technical Instruction, was awarded the Illinois Council for Continuing Education and Training’s Exemplary Leadership Award. • Sandy West, Coordinator of Technical Services and Collection Management, was elected president of the Illinois Heartland Library System board. McKown Fitts Murray • Kim Wilkerson, Dean of Allied Health and Project III Rob Little, English Professor, was also presented Title Manager, was elected to the Illinois Rural Health with the Assessment Award for his continued Association’s Board of Directors. 9 2016: The Year January February March Academic Honors: 393 students Miss Illinois 2016 and the Illinois RLC Foundation Children’s make the President’s and Vice State Police offer a distracted Center earns National Presidents’ Lists for Fall 2015. driving seminar to 175 students. Association for the Education RLC Thespian’s host annual The Culinary of Young Children stamp of Improv Comedy night in the Department’s approval with reaccreditation. Theatre. Ryan Bushur Children’s Health Fair comes to of Carbondale campus. and LeAnn Aaron of West Frankfort are elected the 2016 Homecoming King and Queen.

Naturalization Ceremony welcomes 55 new citizens. Culinary Arts Showcase shows off student talent.

July August September Academic Honors: 417 students Illinois Manufacturers Welding program recognized by earn a spot on the President’s Association Education American Welding Society as a and Vice Presidents’ Lists for Foundation awards RLC $25,000 Silver Corporate Member for 25 Spring 2016. in scholarship funds for meeting years of membership. Kids Summer high performance standards. Camps return South Central to campus with Illinois Area options for Health everyone. Education Center donates supplies to RLC and dual credit RLC hosts llinois College Fair. program. Fun Fest welcomes students Adult Education and Family back to campus. Literacy program recognized for outstanding work, Upward Bound program honors local high school students. 10 in Review April May June Ag Department celebrates 40 Child Psychology students don Practical Nursing graduates 12 years of program success at blue T-shirts to raise awareness from bridge program. annual banquet. for National Child Abuse RLC Bookstore donates $2,000 ADN program graduates 40. Prevention Month. worth of Spring Musical “Godspell” opens Class of 2016 graduates 559 apparel to with a small but mighty cast. from RLC. Goodwill in Mt. Vernon. STARS program Over 40 honors 35 students flock students at to RLC’s Discovery 19th Annual Camp to Ceremony. learn about Eric Schumm of Wayne City RLC Foundation Children’s health care replaces Claire Pytlinski of Center celebrates Pre-K programs. Waltonville as Student Trustee. Graduation with 13 students.

October November December Scholarship Dinner brings Written and directed by RLC’s RLC President Terry Wilkerson students and donors together. Theatre Professor Tracey Webb, becomes honorary Phi Theta Warrior Fest draws community the Fall Play “The Legend of Kappa (PTK) member. Wilkerson to campus. Robin Hood” opens. was nominated by PTK member Cris Cawthon of Centralia. Halloween festivities bring characters to concert, party and parade. Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships celebrates 30 scholarships and $15,000 raised Certified Nurse Assistant Dawn in five years. Reese of Coutlerville is named RLCF Annual Dinner honors the Outstanding CNA of the Year. donors, Alumnus of the Year, Marion Fire Department and students to kick off holiday donates a fire truck to RLC’s Fire Orientation students return “Flat season. Brigade programs. Stanley” books to 2nd graders. 11 Fresh Faces in the RLC Foundation

With an official Rend Lake College Foundation and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Therapeutic vote over the summer, Kathleen “Kay” Zibby- Recreation from Southern Illinois University Damron was appointed the new Chief Executive Carbondale. Officer of the Foundation. In addition to working in a field she enjoys, Zibby- Damron said that she has been very excited to become part of the RLC culture and join the RLC family. “I’ve been sharing with people that I feel like Rend Lake College is the best kept secret in Illinois. Our recent rankings demonstrate the huge positive impact our institution has on our students and our region. For me, everyone here makes you feel like you are at home. The commitment I’ve seen in just my short time here really demonstrates our desire to help our students be the best they can be.” The Foundation’s CEO position was not the only new hire within the organization. Joining Zibby- Damron are Elizabeth “Liz” Oliver as the new Assistant Director of the Foundation and Britt Fullerton as the new Development Coordinator. Oliver brings in past experience working in the community college setting. She will primarily focus on the Foundation’s scholarship coordination as well as work in the community, helping organize special events. Fullerton will be handling many of the accounting responsibilities of the office, having spent Zibby-Damron the past year as a staff accountant for a large company. He will also assist with event planning Prior to coming to RLC, Zibby-Damron spent the and coordination. majority of her career doing child welfare and development work in a social service setting. “They are both great assets to the team,” Zibby- For the past thirteen-and-a-half years, Zibby- Damron said. “What has impressed me about Damron worked in administration for the United both Britt and Liz is their eagerness to build Methodist Children’s Home. relationships and interact with RLC’s students. We are going to continue our great tradition of She holds a Master of Science in Human Services the Foundation’s development, and we are also Degree with a specialization in the Management eager and excited to build those relationships of Nonprofit Agencies from Capella University with students and serve as a resource for them.” 12 Brick and Mortar: Physical Changes on Campus

Three buildings on campus have a new façade Donors, faculty, staff, students and community after renovations this year. Upgrades to the Rend members celebrated a ribbon-cutting in August to Lake College Rec Center, Academic Building, and signify the official opening of the RLC Foundation Foundation Children’s Center gave new life to Children’s Center’s new Skill Development Room. campus over the summer. Though the exterior remains unchanged, the interior of the RLC Rec Center underwent massive renovations to make the facility a centerpiece on campus. The Rec, formerly known as the Hitting Zone, began renovations in September of 2014 when it received its new name.

The new 1,500-square-foot space provides children with an indoor recreational space and a learning library. The expansion was made possible by Marjorie Farrar and her family who made the initial donation of $100,000 in 2014, followed by another anonymous donor the following year. With the help of a handful

With a new director, the Rec has seen a new paint job; a thorough clean out; and new, dynamic spaces for athletes and students of all kinds. In May, RLC students, faculty, and staff came together to create two Warrior Way signs to adorn the Academic Building. The signs were completed in- house thanks to the combined efforts of the architecture, graphic design, and welding of other donors, the project was fully-funded and programs with faculty and staff in the Physical opened in the fall semester for student use. Plant Department. 13 Alumnus of the Year Rodney Cabaness

RLC Foundation 2016 Alumnus of the Year. He was honored at the Foundation Annual Dinner on Dec. 1. Cabaness, a 1990 graduate, appreciated RLC for the sense of direction it helped him achieve, starting out on a complex career path that put him in the position he is in today. After leaving RLC, Cabaness earned an Industrial Engineering degree from Southern Illinois University and began working for the United Parcel Service. Then, a leap of faith to buy a Harley-Davidson dealership changed everything. That dealership, now going on 15 years of success, has sold almost 12,000 motorcycles and regularly ranks near the top of all 700 Harley-Davidson dealerships in the nation. In addition to their national success, Black Diamond has become well known locally for its charitable contributions and community events. From giving away an entire house, to donating to local food pantries, to donating land to Habitat for Humanity, the list goes on and on of the positive impact Southern Illinois is known for its hidden gems. Cabaness and his team make on the area. There are times those gems are people, other times places or even ideas. But, in rare cases, all One of the biggest acts of outreach that three of those come together to create something Cabaness’s dealership does is offer a number of that can’t help but shine for the world to see. scholarships to local students. Every year 12 area youth are able to attend RLC because of Black Rodney Cabaness helped construct such a gem Diamond’s generosity. when in August of 2007 he and a close friend built a diamond, Black Diamond Harley-Davidson. “There are a lot of people out there that might just need that extra leg up. Offering scholarships Cabaness, a Sesser native, has made an undeniable is a great way to make sure our kids have the impact on the region he calls home. Through Black tools they need to succeed. What we really Diamond, food pantries are stocked, children’s wanted to do when we set it up was to try catch backpacks have been filled and local youth are able some of those students that were right in the to attend college – just to name a small sampling middle,” Cabaness said. “We just want it to make the business undertakes every year. a difference in someone’s life. It’s our hope that In recognition of these acts and for continuing it gets paid forward, that someone will come to be a positive force in the area, the Rend Lake through, become successful and feel the same College Foundation named Cabaness the way about giving back as we do.” 14 Local Savings in Dual Credit Tops $1.247 Million

After 15 years of helping local high school students save both time and money, RLC’s High School Students Credit Hrs. Savings dual credit program saved a total of Benton 647 1,986 $188,670 3,014 students (duplicated) approximately Christopher 111 411 $39,045 $1,247,461 in tuition and textbook fees by Hamilton Co. 270 777 $73,815 enrolling in the program during the 2015- Mt. Vernon 659 1,951 $185,345 2016 academic year. Pinckneyville 350 1,112 $105,640 RLC’s dual credit program offers tuition-free Sesser-Valier 60 152 $14,440 courses with a reduced rate for textbook rental for in-district high school students. Thompsonville 76 248 $23,560 Waltonville 243 748 $71,060 For the 3,014 students who enrolled in 9,160 credit hours in the Fall 2015 and Wayne City 229 654 $62,130 Spring 2016 semesters, the savings in Webber 114 368 $34,960 tuition alone is $870,200 at $95 per credit Woodlawn 139 370 $35,150 hour. Those students then saved $377,261 Zeigler-Royalton 116 383 $36,385 while renting textbooks at the reduced rate. TOTAL 3,014 9,160 $870,200 One of those students was RLC and Benton Consolidated High School graduate classes during her high school years. She began Marcela Mendez who walked across two stages the process her junior year. in May to become a dual graduate. “I hit it hard my junior year with some general Mendez is one of a handful of students who classes,” said Mendez. “I knew someone who accomplish this goal by enrolling in college-level graduated from RLC her senior year, and I asked her how she did it. I thought, ‘I can do that too,’ and I just jumped into it.” She continued, “Benton High School is a small school, but if you talk to the right people and take advantage of what there is to offer, you can do it. Take advantage of these opportunities when you’re young and have the chance to learn more in life.”

Textbooks Rented 3,612 Value of Textbooks $412,127 Charges for Textbooks ($37,866) Marcela Mendez at RLC graduation with Board of Total Savings $377,261 Trustees Chair Eric Black 15 All A’s: Amazing, Achieving Athletes Students Make the Grade for NJCAA

More than half of the Rend Lake College athletic teams and nearly two dozen individuals were nominated for their high academic achievement during the 2015-16 year. Team and individual nominations are based on the grade point average (GPA) for the academic year, and to qualify, teams must have a combined GPA above 3.0. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) nominated RLC’s Women’s for a 3.4 GPA, Women’s for a 3.39 GPA, Women’s for a 3.24 GPA, Women’s for a 3.19 GPA, and Men’s Golf for a 3.05 GPA. Individually, student athletes are nominated for NJCAA Academic Awards. The Pinnacle Award is for those with a 4.0 GPA, the Superior Award is for those with a GPA between 3.8 and 3.99, and the Exemplary Award is for those with a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.

Sara Dixon (Softball) Danielle Bruns (Volleyball) Denise Bruns (Volleyball) Nicholas Marlo () Dana Rubenacker (Volleyball & Basketball) Pinnacle Award

Nichole Alcorn (Volleyball) Taylor Aldridge (Golf) Zachary Brookman () Hannah Carbonaro (Softball) Emily Green (Volleyball)

Kaitlyn Jones (Softball) Derek Novsek (Basketball) Megan Rubenacker (Volleyball) Jordyn Wieland (Softball) Superior Award

Ryann French Jerrica Money Meagan Moon Tori Pasley Megan Rudolphi Katie Titzer Ashley West (Volleyball) (Softball) (Softball) (Softball) (Softball) (Tennis) (Tennis) Exemplary Award 16 Athletic Highlights

In April, two RLC softball players - Breya All-Region XXIV Defensive Team. Nathan Williams Cooper of McLeansboro and Jordan Lodge of Kevil, Ky.; Ostin Clark of Camden, Ind.; and of Campbell Hill - ranked nationally in the Aiden McMahan of Wolf Lake were named to top 30 athletes for batting average and homeruns, the All-Conference Team. Williams also joined according to the National Junior College Athletic Hunter Johnson of Louisville, Ky. on the All-Region Association (NJCAA). Cooper landed fifth in the Defensive Team. nation for batting average at .524 and 27th for homeruns at 14. She would go on to win the Marucci Elite Hitter Award from the NJCAA for the highest batting average in the district. Lodge was ranked 21st for homeruns with 15.

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Lodge Cooper The Sports Hall of Fame induced four standout athletes and a star-studded baseball team as the Class of 2016 during the 17th Annual Induction ceremony in April. McMahan Williams The inductees included Larry Tutt of the 1968-69 Three RLC Warriors were drafted during Basketball team, Amanda (Willoughby) McClure of the Major League Baseball Draft in June the 1993-95 Basketball teams, Leroy David Griffin to play for the Atlanta Braves. Right- of the 2007-09 Golf teams, Stephen Sambu of the handed pitchers Zach Becherer of Troy and Dayton 2008-10 Cross Country and Track and Field teams, Tripp of Goreville, both outgoing sophomores, and the 1973-74 Baseball team. joined signee and incoming freshman Jackson RLC’s Women’s Golf team placed 14th overall Pokorney of Evansville, Ind. as draft mates. in the NJCAA Golf Championship in May. Golfstat ranked the RLC Women’s Golf The Lady Warriors finished with a score of team sixth nationally in October during 1093 (363-362-368). Placing first on RLC’s team was their fall season. As individuals, RLC’s top Alexis Hammerton of Peoria, who placed 41st overall. six players also ranked: Marion Debove (Belloy-en- Four RLC Baseball players were honored France) in 26th, Shelby Johnson (Greenwood, Ind.) in in May for a season well-done with 33rd, Alex Brue (Chanderville) in 43rd, Morgan Wilson nominations to the Great Rivers Athletic (Effingham) in 50th, Taylor Aldridge (Eldorado) in Conference All-Conference Team and the NJCAA 51st, and Macey Mooneyham (Herrin) in 57th. 17 This financial information is from the Fiscal Year 2016 college FY2016 Finances: audit. It includes figures from the Education Fund, the Operations & Maintenance Fund, and the Auxiliary Fund. All other funds are restricted in purpose and are not included in these financial Revenues & Expenses representations.

FY2016 $30M Revenues $25M Local Property Tax State Government $2.7M (11%)

& Federal $20M Other State & Federal Governments Government $3.8M (15.7%) These figures $9.7M (39.6%) $15M represent the college’s revenues in these four $10M funds. The state government figure Net Tuition & Fees $5M 2014-2016 Revenues further illustrates $8.3M (33.7%) our reliance $0M upon the state FY 2016 FY 2015 FY 2014 for funding of its Local Tax Revenue basic operations. A delay in the receipt of funding or reductions in This figure represents the property tax revenue collected from the funding has a greater impact on our college because of this. various counties within the college’s district. In FY 2016, property tax revenue accounted for about 9% of our revenues. Tuition & Fees This figure represents the tuition generated from students, course Other lab fees, and technology fees. This figure represents sales and services fees, facilities usage fees, investments, and other sources of revenue.

FY2016 $30M Expenses $25M

Salaries & Benefits Other This figure $6.2M (22.4%) $20M represents the college’s overall $15M expenses within Supplies & Materials the presented $2.7M (9.8%) $10M funds. This includes Salaries & Bene ts all salaries and $18.7M (67.8%) Expenses 2014-2016 wages paid to $5M college employees and the college’s $0M FY 2016 FY 2015 FY 2014 contribution toward the cost of employee group health, dental, and vision insurance. Supplies & Materials Other This figure represents all of the operating expenses required as part This figure represents expenses related to travel, utilities, capital of daily operation, such as office supplies, instructional supplies, outlay, and other fixed charges. printing, postage, publication and dues, etc. 18 Rend Lake College’s Mission Rend Lake College provides educational student demonstrating the fundamental opportunities across cultural and economic skills of effective critical thinking, problem- boundaries to the diverse student solving, oral communication, and written population that we serve. In addition to our communication. In fulfilling its mission, commitment to fulfill all our education and Rend Lake College will be an active leader community-focused program objectives, we in our region’s development. Our students’ are committed to every degree-completing success is our own success.

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