Dr. Christine Sobek
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Commencement: Celebrating the past, shaping the futureJun 02, 2016 9:15 am - In May, approximately 380 Waubonsee Community College students joined thousands of others around the nation in a rite of passage that marks the end of one journey and th...
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First-generation students find open doors at community collegesApr 20, 2016 2:29 pm - First-generation college students are in many ways the core of community colleges, which were originally designed to provide equal access to higher education. Serving t...
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How to get ahead with dual creditMar 28, 2016 3:34 pm - In today's fast-paced world, most people are looking for the most efficient path toward their goals. Dual credit is one of those rare, timesaving pathways that delivers...
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Just what is a typical college student? This may surprise youFeb 24, 2016 12:47 pm - When you think of the daily routine of a typical college student, do you envision rising before the sun to prepare kids for school, followed by a full day of work and th...
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From compost to classroom: Sustainability as a way of lifeJan 05, 2016 12:00 pm - Sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a part of everyday life, and as educational leaders deeply ingrained in our local culture, community colleges have the reso...
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Strong communities start with an educated workforceDec 08, 2015 12:00 am - Less than two years ago, a group of local government leaders approached Waubonsee Community College's workforce development department to request a one-day customized pr...
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Accessibility is everyone's job, all the timeOct 22, 2015 1:00 am - Twenty-five years have passed since the signing of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). While this quarter-century mark prompts us to measure our progress, at Waubo...
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Faculty are lifelong learners at WaubonseeAug 31, 2015 2:41 pm - Every profession requires a certain amount of continuing education or professional development to add new skills and maintain knowledge of current trends. The same is ce...
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Waubonsee on leading edge of credentialing discussion, effortsJul 09, 2015 10:22 am - The higher education industry continues to be at the center of lively debate and discussion. Much of that discussion focuses on competency-based education and its effect...
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Summer learning at WaubonseeJun 23, 2015 2:07 pm - There is a common myth that summer is a relatively quiet time for everyone in education; not so at Waubonsee. While the number of traditional credit courses offered and ...