Carole Haas

WHEREAS, in special recognition of distinguished service to Illinois Valley Community College and the IVCC community, the Board of Trustees wishes to recognize Carole Haas by honoring her with the title of Administrator Emerita; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Haas was hired in 1975 as nursing faculty and later selected as the Director of Nursing in 1985, where she provided strong leadership and shared her passion for teaching and mentoring future nurses over a total of 28 years of service to the College; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Haas was a dedicated advocate for community college students and nursing education who consistently encouraged her students to stay informed about state laws affecting healthcare and emphasized the importance of advocacy within the nursing role; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Haas served the broader nursing profession by co-founding the Illinois Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, serving as lead contact for legislation that renewed the 1987 Nurse Practice Act, and serving as legislative chair, vice president, and president of the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Haas served the community with extraordinary dedication by serving as chair of the Oglesby Ambulance Board where she was instrumental in Oglesby establishing a service and acquiring its first ambulance as well as service to IV Pads, Perfectly Flawed, food pantries, and the Abigail Women’s Center; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Haas received the American Association of Higher Education’s Outstanding Teacher Award in 1989, was recognized for her contributions by the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing in 1998, and was named St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing’s Outstanding Alumni for Excellence in Education in 2009; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Haas has demonstrated professional competence, provided meritorious service and leadership to the College, community and profession, and has upheld the mission, vision, strategic objectives and core values of the College during her employment, and has championed the role of the College in the community;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College that it approves the designation of Administrator Emerita for Carole Haas.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Carole Haas for her dedication and service to IVCC and to the students, staff, and faculty members who have been positively impacted by her over 28 years of service to the College.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution was presented for approval at the Board of Trustees meeting on February 17, 2026 and will be noted in the permanent minutes of this Board meeting.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Administrator Emerita status for Carole Haas hereunto will be listed on the website and identified in publications related to the history of the College and that the use of the title “Administrator Emerita” in community and professional activities may be allowed now and hereafter.

Effective this 17th Day of February, 2026