Ms. Diane Christianson

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

WHEREAS, Ms. Christianson was hired in 1990 as a faculty member for the Early Childhood Education program, a role that she held for 26 years before retirement; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Christianson ran the Early Childhood Education program single handedly from 1990-2016 and consistently exemplified integrity, compassion, accountability and equity in her daily interactions with everyone she encountered; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Christianson led the opening of the IVCC Child Care Center, which later became a lab school for the program and provided quality education for hundreds of children in the community; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Christianson secured accreditation for the Early Childhood Education program during her tenure, which elevated the status of the program and enhanced the education experience; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Christianson was highly regarded by her peers and students, resulting in her selection for the 2004 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Christianson 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 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 Faculty Emerita for Diane Christianson.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Diane Christianson for her dedication and service to Illinois Valley Community College and to the students, staff, and faculty members who have been positively impacted by her over 26 years of service to the College.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution was presented for approval at the Board of Trustees meeting on September 16, 2025 and will be noted in the permanent minutes of this Board meeting.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Faculty Emerita status for Diane Christianson 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 Emerita” in community and professional activities may be allowed now and hereafter.

Effective this 16^th Day of September, 2025