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JJC is directly governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, all of whom are elected from within the district for six-year terms.
Illinois Community College District 525 is one of 39 community college districts governed by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) under the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).
The ICCB was created by the General Assembly under the provisions of the Illinois Public Junior College Act of 1965. Its primary responsibilities are to coordinate the educational programs offered through the community college system, to allocate state funding for capital expansion, and to act on curriculum changes proposed by individual community colleges.
JJC is directly governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, all of whom are elected from within the district for six-year terms. A student representative, appointed annually, is a non-voting member of the Board. The officers of the Board are chairman, vice chairman and secretary, all of whom are elected by their peers for two-year terms.
Board Members
- Mr. Dan O'Connell, Chairman
- Ms. Maureen Broderick, Vice Chairwoman
- Ms. Nancy Garcia Guillen, Secretary
- Mr. James Budzinski
- Ms. Michelle Lee
- Mr. Jake Mahalik
- Ms. Alicia Morales
- Mr. Joshua Stamborski, Student Trustee
To contact JJC trustees, please email trustees@jjc.edu.
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Meeting Dates 2022
Illinois Community College District 525
Joliet Junior College - Board of Trustees
- Regular meetings begin at 5:30p.m. (usually the second Wednesday of the month
- Meetings typically take place in the Board Room (A-3104) on Main Campus (1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431)
Date Download Multimedia January 19
January 26 (Workshop Meeting) February 16* March 9 March 10 (Special Meeting) March 14 (Special Meeting) March 17 (Special Meeting) March 18 (Special Meeting) March 23 (Special Meeting) March 28 (Special Meeting) April 6 (Special Meeting) April 13
April 27 (Workshop Meeting)
May 11June 15**
July (No Meeting)
August 10
August 24 (Workshop Meeting) (2)September 14 October 12 October 27 (Retreat) (1) November 9
December 14 (Noon) (1)
Conferences
Legislative Summit February 6-9
ACCT Leadership Congress October 26-29
*Change in date due to Legislative Summit
**Change in date due to 30-day budget review(1) Location TBA
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Meeting Dates 2021
Illinois Community College District 525
Joliet Junior College - Board of Trustees
- Regular meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. (usually the second Wednesday of the month
- Meetings typically take place in the Board Room (A-3104) on Main Campus (1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431)
Date Download Multimedia Jan. 11 (Special Meeting)
Video Jan. 20 Video Jan. 21 (Special Meeting) Video Jan. 26 (Workshop Meeting) Workshop Summary Jan. 27 - Rescheduled
(Workshop Meeting)
Workshop Summary
Board Agenda
Board Agenda (Spanish)
Feb. 9 (Special Meeting)
Board Minutes Video Feb. 17*
March 10 April 14
April 28 (Special Meeting) April 28 (Workshop Meeting)
May 12
June 16**
June 23**
(rescheduled)June 16 (Retreat) Board Notes Board Notice July (No Meeting) Aug 5 (rescheduled)
Aug. 11
August 25 (Special Meeting)
Aug. 25 (Workshop Meeting)
Video Sept. 8
Oct. 7 (Special Meeting)
Board Minutes Video Oct. 20
Nov. 5 (Retreat)
Nov. 10
Dec. 8, Noon (1)
Dec. 15 (Training Meeting) Board Notice & Agenda Conferences
- Legislative Summit Feb. 7-10, 2021; ACCT Leadership Congress Oct. 13-16
- * Change in date due to Legislative Summit (Feb. 7-10)
- **Change in date due to 30-day budget review
Locations
- (1) City Center Campus - LOCATION CHANGE: MAIN CAMPUS
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Affiliated Links
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Board of Trustees - Leadership Training
Public Act 99-0692 requires that every voting board member elected or appointed after January 1, 2017 "shall complete a minimum of 4 hours of professional development leadership training covering topics that shall include, but are not limited to, open meetings law, community college and labor law, freedom of information law, contract law, ethics, sexual violence on campus, financial oversight and accountability, audits, and fiduciary responsibilities of a community college trustee during the first, third, and fifth year of his or her term." (110 ILCS 805/3-8.5)
For additional information related to Board Training requirements, you can view the status of training below or contact the JJC Compliance Officer at 815-280-2704 or at tmorris@jjc.edu.
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J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award
The J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award (ESA) is the highest award bestowed by Joliet Junior College (JJC).
In 1975, JJC began honoring community members with the Distinguished Service Award to recognize individuals for their volunteerism and service to the district. In 2004, the award was renamed the J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award honoring past President Ross for his distinguished public service to the community.
Please note: Nominations for the 2021 J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award are due to the Communications & External Relations Office hand-delivered or postmarked on Friday, November 5, 2021 by 5 p.m.
Dave Holmes and Lynne Lichtenauer were the recipients of the 2018 J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award.
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Building and Grounds Committee
The purpose of this committee is:
- To oversee and review all capital and facility related projects ensuring all decision-making controls are in place
- To gain deeper knowledge and understanding of all new and existing projects on campus
- To evaluate all associated budgetary constraints or needs
- To discuss and provide feedback for any recommendations moving forward to the Board of Trustees for approval
Members
Co-Chairs
John (Jake) Mahalik, Board of Trustees
Dan O'Connell, Board of TrusteesActing Secretary
Deirdra Crye, Sr. Administrative Assistant, Administrative Services- Dr. Judy Mitchell, President, Joliet Junior College
- Cecil B. Lucy, Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services
- Janice Reedus, Senior Director of Business & Auxiliary Services
- Pat Van Duyne, Senior Director of Facilities
- Rick Lyman, Manager of Construction & Facility Planning
- Student Representative to be appointed
Board Policy Manuals
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Division I: Board of Trustees
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Division II: College Employees
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Division III: Student Services
Reference No. Category Title 03.01.01 Admissions Policy (PDF) 03.02.01 Residency (PDF) 03.02.02 Out-of-District Residents of Illinois (PDF) 03.02.03 Out-of-State Residents (PDF) 03.02.04 International Students on F1 Visas (PDF) 03.02.05 Out-of-District Students (PDF) 03.03.01 Tuition and Fees (PDF) 03.03.02 Variable Tuition (PDF) 03.03.03 Partial Tuition Support (PDF) 03.04.01 Financial Aid (PDF) 03.05.01 Scholarships and Awards (PDF) 03.07.00 Student Participation in College Activities (PDF) 03.08.00 Student Code of conduct Policy (PDF) 03.09.01 Student Optional Disclosure of Private Mental Health Information (PDF) 03.11.00 03.12.00 Student Travel (PDF) 03.14.00 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (PDF) 03.16.00 Student Identification (PDF) 03.17.00 Chronic Communicable Diseases (PDF) 03.18.00 Students and the Public (PDF) 03.19.00 Admission to Athletic Events (PDF) -
Division IV: Instruction and Curriculum
Reference No. Category Title 04.01.00 Accreditation (PDF) 04.02.00 School Calendar (PDF) 04.03.00 Oral English Proficiency (PDF) 04.04.00 Graduation (PDF) 04.05.00 Use of the Library (PDF) 04.06.00 Community Education and Community Services (PDF) 04.13.00 04.14.00 04.16.00 Grades 04.17.00 Final Exams (PDF) 04.19.0 Students' Rights to Final Course Grade Review (PDF) 04.20.00 Scholastic Review 04.21.00 New Start 04.22.00 Military Personnel Called for Military Service (PDF) 04.25.00 04.26.00 Public Performances by Student Groups (PDF) 04.27.00 Use of Cadaver Images (PDF) -
Division V: Compliance
Reference No. Category Title 05.01.00 Institutional Compliance (PDF) -
Division VI: Academic Policies
All items moved to Division IV
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Division VII: The Public/Community Services
Reference No. Category Title 07.02.01 General Community Relations Policy (PDF) -
Division VIII: Budget and Financial Services
Reference No. Category Title 08.01.00 Budget (PDF) 08.01.01 Spending Plan (PDF) 08.01.02 College Indebtedness (PDF) 08.01.03 Audits (PDF) 08.01.04 Grants - Indirect Cost(PDF) 08.01.05 Investment Policy (PDF) 08.01.06 Capital Funds Policy (PDF) 08.01.07 Fund Balance (PDF) 08.01.08 Tax Levy (PDF) 08.01.09 Capital Assets (PDF) 08.02.00 Federal and State Funds (PDF) 08.02.03 Funds from Private Sources (PDF) 08.03.00 Authorization of Expenditures (PDF) 08.03.01 Pay Advancements (PDF) 08.03.02 College Expenditures (PDF) 08.04.00 Local Debt Recovery Program (PDF) 08.04.01 Equal Employment Opportunity- Contractors and Subcontractors (PDF) 08.05.00 Cash Receipts (PDF) -
Division IX: College Plant and Property
Reference No. Category Title 09.01.00 Use of Facilities (PDF) 09.02.00 Use of College Property (PDF) 09.02.01 Open Use of Campus Grounds Facilities (PDF) 09.03.00 Use of College Vehicles (PDF) 09.04.00 Sustainability (PDF) 09.05.00 Severe Weather and Emergency Closing -
Division X: Information Technology
Reference No. Category Title 10.01.00 Information Security Governance (PDF) 10.01.01 Responsible Use of Information Technology 10.01.02 Privacy (PDF) 10.01.03 Identity Theft (PDF) 10.01.04 Electronic Mail (Email) 10.01.05 Incident Response (PDF) 10.01.06 Cellular Mobile Use (PDF) 10.01.07 Account Lifecycle (PDF) -
Division XI: Campus Police
Reference No. Category Title 11.01.00 College Regulations (PDF) 11.02.00 Law Enforcement Officer Badges (PDF) 11.03.00 Armed Officers (PDF) 11.04.00 11.05.00 Medical Cannabis (PDF) 11.06.00 Concealed Carry and Firearms (PDF) 11.07.00 Prohibiting the Use of Tobacco Products (PDF) 11.08.00 Use of Personal Mobility Devices (PDF) 11.08.01 Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) or Drones (PDF) 11.09.00 Firearms on Campus (PDF) 11.10.00 Animals on Campus (PDF) 11.11.00 Clery Act Compliance (PDF) 11.12.00 Clear and Present Danger Reporting (PDF) 11.13.00 Use of Force (PDF) -
Division XII: Risk Management and Environmental Health & Safety
Reference No. Category Title 12.01.00 12.02.00 Insurance (PDF) 12.03.00 Emergency Medical/Personal Injury (PDF) 12.04.00 Bloodborne Pathogens (PDF) 12.05.00 Exposure Control Plan (ECP)(PDF) -
Division XIII: Business Services
Reference No. Category Title 13.01.00 Purchasing (PDF) 13.01.01 Responsibility of Bidders (PDF) 13.01.02 Consultant Services (PDF) 13.02.00 Contract Authorization (PDF) 13.02.01 Performance of Construction (PDF) 13.03.00 Inventories (PDF) 13.04.00 Sale/Disposal of College Property (PDF) 13.05.00 Travel Policy (PDF) 13.05.01 International Travel (PDF) 13.06.00 Purchases from Federal Grant Funds (PDF) 13.07.00 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (PDF) 13.08.00 Alcohol Use (PDF) -
Revised Policies
June 2022
- Table of Contents
- 01.45.00 Meetings of the Board
- 02.01.08 Americans with Disabilities Act and Reasonable Accommodations
- 02.02.00 Personnel
- 02.05.00 Out-of-State Employment
- 03.07.00 Student Participation in College Activities
- 03.12.00 Student Travel
- 03.14.00 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
May 2022
- Table of Contents
- 01.40.00 Board Travel
- 01.85.00 Building and Location Identification
- 02.02.01 Administrative Contracts
- 03.02.01 Residency
- 03.02.03 Out of State Residents
- 04.05.00 Use of Library
April 2022
- Table of Contents
- 02.01.04 Retaliation
- 02.04.19 Fringe Benefits for Full-Time Administrators and Professional Staff
- 02.04.20 Fringe Benefits for Full-Time Support Staff (Non-Union)
- 03.16.00 Student Identification
- 04.06.00 Community Education and Community Services
- 04.26.00 Public Performance by Student Groups
March 2022
- Table of Contents
- 01.01.00 Governance and Administration
- 01.35.00 Student Trustee Qualifications and Selection
- 01.51.00 Requests for Public Information and Inspection of College Records
- 02.01.00 General Policies
- 03.02.04 International Students on F1 Visas
- 03.03.02 Variable Tuition
- 03.04.01 Financial Aid
- 03.05.01 Scholarships and Awards
- 08.01.01 Spending Plan
- 08.01.08 Tax Levy
- 12.01.00 Environmental Health and Safety
- 13.01.00 Purchasing
February 2022
- Table of Contents
- 01.27.00 Committees of the Board
- 01.65.00 Policy Amendments
- 05.01.00 Institutional Compliance
January 2022
- Table of Contents
- 02.01.05 Victims Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA)
- 02.01.13 Equal Opportunity in Employment and Education
- 02.04.05 Family and Medical Leave
- 04.13.00 Computation of Credit
December 2021
November 2021
- Table of Contents
- 11.13.00 Use of Force
- 12.03.00 Emergency Medical Personal Injury
- 12.04.00 Bloodborne Pathogens
October 2021
September 2021
- Table of Contents
- 2.01.02 Nepotism
- 2.01.03 Whistleblower Protection
- 2.01.10 Governmental Ethics and Gift Ban
- 2.01.11 Conflicts of Interest
- 3.02.02 Out of District Residents
- 3.03.03 Partial Tuition Support
- 4.17.00 Final Exams
August 2021
May 2021
- Table of Contents
- 1.02.00 Philosophy, Mission, Vision
- 2.02.04 Emerita/Emeritus
- 2.01.20 Pay for Performance Non-Union Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
- 10.01.00 Information Security Governance
April 2021
March 2021
- Table of Contents
- 02.01.06 Discipline (Non-Union)
- 04.19.01 Students' Rights to Final Course Grade Review
- 10.01.05 Incident Response
- 13.05.01 International Travel
February 2021
January 2021
