Dean Capponi

WHEREAS, in special recognition of distinguished service to Illinois Valley Community College and the IVCC community, the Board of Trustees wishes to recognize Dean Capponi, by honoring him with the title of Faculty Emeritus; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Capponi was selected in 1969 as a full-time faculty counselor after 8 years serving at St. Charles High School as a teacher and counselor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Capponi served IVCC for 24.75 years, served as a counselor for generations of students, assisting them with developing their career paths and selecting the courses that best fit to meet their academic, personal, and career goals; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Capponi served as the Coordinator of Articulation and was active with the universities to develop transfer awareness workshops and documents; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Capponi served on numerous college committees including the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and the Criminal Justice Scholarship committee, as well as external organizations including Phi Delta Kappa, Illinois Guidance and Personnel Association, IHSA, Farm Bureau, Illinois Education Association, Association of College Admissions Counselors, and the American Personnel and Guidance Association; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Capponi was an exemplary employee and had a deep concern for the role of community colleges and was always committed to student success and he did this with a smile and a kindness that students remembered long after they left IVCC; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Capponi has demonstrated professional competence, provided meritorious service to the College, community and profession, and has upheld the mission, vision, strategic objectives and core values of the College during his 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 Faculty Emeritus for Dean Capponi.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Dean Capponi for his dedication and service to Illinois Valley Community College and to the students and faculty members who have been positively impacted by his over 24 years of service to the College and 32 total years to the field of education.

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 Faculty Emeritus status for Dean Capponi 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 “Faculty Emeritus” in community and professional activities may be allowed now and hereafter.

Effective this 17th Day of February, 2026