05/04/2026
Our agency would like to take this moment to extend appreciation for all of the wonderful work being done by the community college faculty members, adjuncts, and dual credit instructors here in Illinois, playing a pivotal role in higher education. Because of their diligence and efforts, our state continually prepares the next generation of students entering the workforce and/or transferring to 4-year institutions.
“To the roughly 15,000 (full-time and part-time) faculty members providing instruction to students and serving within the roles that advance our community college system, thank you” – Patrick Moore, Senior Director for Academic Affairs and Instruction.
“There are 212 community college faculty who selflessly share their time and expertise to staff the panels for the Illinois Articulation Initiative’s (IAI) transfer course approval panels each semester. These faculty read dozens of syllabi submissions every semester, carefully consider them, supply solid feedback, and provide critical support for the finest transfer system in the United States. The IAI could not succeed without their input.” – Brian Messner, Director for Academic Affairs
“Career & Technical Education (CTE) Instructors are the backbone of our applied degree and certificate programs at the community colleges. Their expertise in the nearly 450 different CTE fields of study offered statewide helps guide curricular development, adherence to industry standards, and prepares our students for entry-level careers as well as advancement in skills. Without our full- and part-time instructors our CTE programs would not be able to provide access to relevant hands-on training and real-life classroom experiences that students need to be successful in the workplace.” - Tricia Broughton, Director for Curriculum & Instruction
