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The Joliet Junior College (JJC) Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for President Dr. Clyne Namuo through June 2028 at the regular October meeting.
The original contract, set to expire in June 2025, has now been extended by three years, ensuring continued stability and progress for the institution.
“Securing this commitment well in advance of the contract’s June 30, 2025 expiration reflects the considerable trust Dr. Namuo has built through his forward-thinking leadership and his strategic engagement with all sectors of the college district,” said Jim Budzinski, board chairman.
“Dr. Namuo’s vision and ability to navigate challenges while seizing opportunities for growth have been key in positioning JJC for a bright future. We are excited to see where his leadership will take us in the years ahead.”
Since becoming the College's 10th president in 2022, Namuo has been deeply committed to embedding Joliet Junior College into the community it serves and creating strong educational pathways that have a lasting generational impact. His vision focuses on fostering inclusivity, academic excellence and community engagement to ensure JJC remains a leading institution in community college education.
Key initiatives of Dr. Namuo’s tenure thus far include:
Namuo recently provided an annual update on JJC at his second annual State of the College presentation that includes information on these and other institutional achievements. During the address he reaffirmed the institution’s core values and its unwavering commitment to student outcomes and overall well-being.
Dr. Namuo is deeply involved in the JJC district, serving as a member of Joliet Rotary and as a board member for several organizations, including the Will County Center for Economic Development, Grundy Economic Development Council, Greater Joliet Area YMCA, and Will County Habitat for Humanity.
A published author, Dr. Namuo has written extensively on the strategic direction of community colleges, fiscal constraints, and the strengths of deeply embedded community colleges. He continues to contribute to the academic community through conference presentations and coauthoring chapters in peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Namuo holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in higher education strategy from the University of Arizona, a master’s degree in information systems from San Diego State University, and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Hawaii.
For media inquiries contact communications and media manager Katherine Smith at katherine.smith@jjc.edu .