Meeting Summary 6/22/09
Katie Hopper led us in the Prayer, Pledge, & 4-Way test. Rick introduced visiting Rotarians & guests. Installation of officers for the upcoming year will take place on July 6th. Please try to attend to show your support for the incoming board. Tom Chamberlin handled fellowship.
Our speaker for today was our very own, Dr. Alice Marie Jacobs from Danville Area Community College. Dr. Jacobs spoke about the status of the college. They continue to face funding cuts from the state while enrollment has almost doubled since 2000. She also told us that community colleges receive only 13% of the higher education dollars while they serve 64% of the people attending college in Illinois. DACC continues to improve itself through new programs and funding via grants. Some facts about DACC can be found by clicking here.
