Meet presidential finalists at Elgin Community College’s open forums Dec. 2-3

Elgin Community College invites the community to meet the three finalists at the Presidential Finalists' Meetings.

You can meet all three finalists on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 2-3, in the Seigle Auditorium, Building E of the University Business Center at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Follow the signs to Building E. Parking is available in the Building E lot; no parking permit is needed. Simultaneous live Spanish translation will be provided.

As part of ECC’s ongoing presidential search, they deeply value the input and perspectives of the entire college community. They encourage you to take part in this important opportunity. Your insights are integral to shaping Elgin Community College's future leadership and ensuring that our next president embodies the values and vision that make ECC extraordinary.

Here's what to expect:

There will be a separate meeting for each finalist.

Each meeting will last 45 minutes, and you will hear from the finalists individually.

Finalists will give a 15-minute introduction followed by a 30-minute Q&A.

Questions can be submitted at the open forums on a note card provided, which will then be read out loud by a member of the college. All questions will be anonymous.

After the final meeting, the District 509 board plans to conclude the presidential search and make an appointment in December 2024.

On Dec. 2, the open forums will be Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper at 4 p.m. and Dr. Peggy Heinrich at 5 p.m. On Dec. 3, it will be Dr. Pakou Yang at 4 p.m.

Learn more at elgin.edu/jobs-at-ecc/executive-search/.