College of DuPage Names Bill Dial as New Vice President for Human Resources
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2023) - Bill Dial is bringing nearly 20 years of human resources experience in higher education to his new role as Vice President for Human Resources at College of DuPage. "I look forward to being part of a well-respected institution with a rich history that is truly forward-thinking and innovative," he said. "I will be working with a team of great HR professionals and leveraging their strengths to build a people infrastructure of...
2023-06-26 1:00 PM EDT
COD Alumna Ebra Buah Receives the ICCTA Pacesetter Award
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2023) - College of DuPage alumna Ebra Buah is the recipient of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association's 2023 Pacesetter Award. The annual honor recognizes the accomplishments of a recent community college graduate who has overcome life's obstacles, focused on humanitarian service, and continued supporting education and community colleges. Buah, who earned an Associate in Arts degree from COD with a focus on justice studies, works...
2023-06-22 9:00 AM EDT
New College of DuPage Gastronomy and Marketing in Hospitality Certificate Helps Businesses, Startups Gain Industry Foothold
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 6, 2023) - College of DuPage's Culinary and Hospitality program is helping existing and new businesses expand their industry reach thanks to a new 9-credit-hour certificate program launching this fall.COD's Gastronomy and Marketing in Hospitality certificate is offered as a single course, allowing students to earn their credential in just one semester. Hospitality and Tourism Professor Mary Beth Leone began conceptualizing the certificate's...
2023-06-06 9:00 AM EDT
Public Safety Telecommunicator Certificate Program Begins Fall 2023 at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 1, 2023) - College of DuPage students will be able to obtain a nationally recognized certification to become 911 public safety telecommunicators through a new program launching this fall. COD's new 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate program exceeds the minimum requirements of the International Association of Emergency Dispatchers (IAED) curriculum. Students have the added advantage of the College's state-of-the-art Public Safety...
2023-06-01 5:00 PM EDT
College of DuPage Aviation Management Program Takes Flight
Glen Ellyn, Ilinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 25, 2023) - Be one of the first to take advantage of College of DuPage's new Aviation Management program launching this fall.COD's Associate in Applied Science degree in Aviation Management offers students two academic tracks to follow: a flight track to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certifications to prepare students for a career flying airplanes, and an aviation management track that introduces students to a variety of...
2023-05-25 12:00 PM EDT
Darrius Douglas Named College of DuPage Dean of Enrollment Management
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 24, 2023) - With an extensive background in college administration, Darrius Douglas is more than prepared to take on his new role of Dean of Enrollment at College of DuPage. "I believe in helping out others in this capacity I'm in," he said. "My goal in education is to create policies and procedures and to guide individuals toward a path for their own success. I also hope to create certain parameters that revolve...
2023-05-24 9:00 AM EDT
Kathleen Hankes and Makkara Phann Named COD's 2023 Outstanding Graduates
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2023) - Kathleen Hankes of Wheaton and Makkara Phann of Winfield are the 2023 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage. Both plan on careers that will help others. After earning her Associate in Applied Science degree in Addictions Counseling, Hankes is transferring to Aurora University for her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work. Phann is graduating with an Associate in Arts degree and will attend North Central College, where she...
2023-05-22 9:00 AM EDT
Chaparral Men's Track and Field Earn Three-Peat
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 18, 2023) - With two events remaining in the NJCAA Division III Track and Field Championships, the two-time defending champion College of DuPage trailed in the team total by one point against Mineral Area College.Figure 1To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2023-05-18 12:30 PM EDT
Mary Childers Named COD Outstanding Collegewide Adjunct Faculty Member
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 16, 2023) - College of DuPage English instructor Mary Childers has been named the Collegewide Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member for the 2022-2023 academic year.College of DuPage English instructor Mary Ch
2023-05-16 11:00 AM EDT
Barbara Coe Named COD Outstanding Collegewide Full-Time Faculty Member
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2023) - College of DuPage Professor of Respiratory Care Barbara Coe is the College-Wide Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member for the 2022-2023 academic year.Representing the Nursing and Health Sciences Division, Coe said she is honored to receive the recognition at an organization filled with talented educators."It's evident that COD has many remarkable faculty members that go above and beyond to inspire and empower not only their students, but...
2023-05-15 3:00 PM EDT
College of DuPage and ASU Collaborate on Universal Articulation Partnership
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2023) - Providing students increased access to seamless transfer opportunities alongside essential support resources for student success, College of DuPage and Arizona State University recently announced a Universal Articulation agreement.The partnership reaffirms the commitment of both institutions to supporting academic preparedness and growing an ecosystem of transfer student success. Through this collaboration, students can expect a seamless...
2023-05-08 6:34 PM EDT
More than 200 Original Works on View at New Multi-Faceted Warhol Exhibition June 3 - Sept. 10, 2023 at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - April 20, 2023) - The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) in the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the College of DuPage (COD) campus presents WARHOL featuring "Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop | Works from the Bank of America Collection." This multi-faceted exhibition will be on display in its entirety at 425 Fawell Blvd., June 3 - Sept. 10 only. WARHOL unfolds across nearly 11,000 square-feet of exhibition space. Visitors will learn about...
2023-04-20 3:18 PM EDT
COD Teacher Preparation Professor April Zawlocki Named IACTE Teacher Educator of the Year
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - April 3, 2023) - College of DuPage Teacher Preparation Associate Professor April Zawlocki was named Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education Teacher Educator (IACTE) of the Year for her demonstrated innovation in teacher education and leadership in improving Career and Technical Education programs.Zawlocki said that the award symbolizes the strength of COD's Teacher Preparation program. Prof
2023-04-03 4:00 PM EDT