July 2026 Board Report

Current figures show an increase in enrollment headcount over fall 2025 and a slight decrease in credit hours, President Dr. Tracy Morris reported to the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday.

With three weeks to go before classes begin, headcount increased 3.9 percent and credit hours decreased by 2 percent. Dual credit enrollment appears to have taken the greatest leap, at nearly 44 percent higher than last fall. Online dual credit and online web enrollment also are trending up. Traditional credit, virtual classes, and blended hours appear to have decreased slightly.

“Much could change by the time the College takes the official measurement 10 days into the semester,” Morris said.

In her monthly report to the board, Dr. Morris:

  • Announced the launch of the Student Resource Hub, a centralized resource within the Brightspace platform that helps students successfully navigate college by providing access to essential information. That information includes campus services and contact information, support resources, information about rights and responsibilities, and opportunities for campus involvement.
  • Described an effort by the Workforce Development and Health Professions divisions to launch a program promoting career exploration and creating education and career pathways custom-built to the district for high school students.
  • Announced that the popularity of IVCC’s Ed’Venture summer camps continues to grow. There were 472 registrations for 43 camps and half of those campers signed up for multiple camps.

In other action, the Board:

  • Authorized placing the tentative FY 2027 budget on file for public inspection and set August 25 at 4:30 p.m. for a public hearing. The $47.7 million budget revenues increased due to higher property values, tuition and fees revenue, and capital 
    campaign funding. The budget calls for expenditures of $52.1 million due to rising expenses and capital outlay. The document is available to view at https://www.ivcc.edu/businessservices/financial-budgets/FY2027_Tentative_Budget.pdf.
  • Authorized a request for state funding through Community College Capital Resource Allocation Management Program (RAMP) for a $3.1 million nursing simulation lab.
  • Renewed subscriptions for a student and professional development online training system, computer software maintenance and support, and campus scheduler software.
  • Learned of the appointment of Dr. Nina Dulabaum, psychology instructor.