Author: Ashley Vanderhoff
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Trump moves to dismantle the U.S. Education Department: What does that mean for colleges and universities
Students sit working on laptops in Collins Hall at the Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove Campus. On Thursday, Mar. 20, Trump signed an executive order to begin the process of dismantling the United States Department of Education. By: AShley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-chief Throughout his campaign and since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has made…
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A.I. could make life more convenient than ever–but should it?
By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief
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Meet the Candidates for Student Senate President
en español By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief ⟵ Trustee Candidates Ennis Ballines Major: Business Administration Career Goals: I wish to transfer to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign after receiving my associate’s degree. After I receive my bachelor’s degree I hope to pursue a career at Nike. Links: Instagram Why are you running for Student Senate President?…
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Meet the Candidates For Student Trustee
en español By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief President Candidates ➝ Briana Harris Major: Business Administration Career Goals: I aspire to be a successful female entrepreneur, and in the near future I plan on starting and running a digital marketing agency to support the marketing efforts of small business owners who need help with exposure. My long-term…
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Student Senate Town Hall Meeting: Q&A with Dr. Brian Knetl and Executive Leadership Team
President Dr. Brian Knetl answers students’ questions at a Town Hall Meeting. The meeting began with a resource fair and light refreshments for students. By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief Photos By: Jacob Pacheco, photography executive On Monday, March 10, the Student Senate hosted a Town Hall Meeting at the Waubonsee Community College’s Sugar Grove Campus in…
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Board of Trustees Meeting 2.19.25
By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, the Waubonsee Board of Trustees meeting began with introductions of new administrators, full-time faculty and an attorney from Robin Schwartz. The board listened to five reports, now scheduled before the executive session for greater public accessibility, and approved three full-time faculty tenure recommendations. One public comment…
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Waubonsee Community College to open new Technical Education Center in Fall 2025
Students from the Automotive Technology and the Collision and Refinishing Technology programs gather in front of the Technical Education Center, which is currently under construction. The new facility is set to open for the Fall 2025 Semester. Photo by Ashley Vanderhoff. By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief Waubonsee Community College’s Sugar Grove Campus will open a new…
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Board of Trustees Meeting 2.5.25
By:Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief On Feb. 5, 2025, the Waubonsee Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting which covered various topics and presentations. There were no public comments. All board members were present to discuss updates on new executive orders, highlighting their impact on higher education and Waubonsee’s response. The board also passed a motion to…
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Recognizing and overcoming obstacles: OER could transform students’ financial opportunities
A stack of textbooks sits beside a computer displaying OpenStax, the largest publisher of Open Educational Resources (OER). With college textbook prices rising, OER aims to provide free, accessible materials for students. Photo by Ashley Vanderhoff. By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief Open Educational Resources (OER) are public domain or open license materials designed for learning, teaching…
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