Randy Rambo

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

WHEREAS, Mr. Rambo was selected in 1992 as a full-time faculty member and served IVCC for 30 years, teaching English courses with a primary emphasis on composition, including the development of the first online English Composition classes for the College in 1999 that also was a model respected across the state; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rambo tirelessly worked on Writing Across the Curriculum initiatives that helped instructors across IVCC, high school teachers and dual credit instructors implement writing assignments into their curriculum and led norming sessions and interpretations of the IVCC Grading Standards, which are still in use today; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rambo organized the Annual High School Writing Competition and served on the Distance Learning committee, Technology Team, and Teaching and Learning Technology roundtables, in addition to actively supporting the Local 1810 faculty union and sharing his passion for nature photography that was shared with colleagues through a staff calendar annually for a number of years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rambo was an exemplary employee and was dedicated to teaching and learning, as indicated by his selection as the second recipient of the Faculty Excellence Award in 2002 and his nomination for the David R. Pierce faculty award; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rambo 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 Randy Rambo.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Randy Rambo for his dedication and service to Illinois Valley Community College and to the students and faculty who have been positively impacted by his 30 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 Faculty Emeritus status for Randy Rambo 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