Ron Groleau

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

WHEREAS, Mr. Groleau was hired full-time in 1991 where he worked as a biology lab instructor for one year before taking a full-time position teaching Anatomy and Physiology and served as Dean for the division from 2003-2025 for a combined total of 33.46 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Groleau was a dedicated faculty member and advocate for community college students and taught generations of students as a biology teacher because he was committed  as an administrator to keeping a foot in the classroom so that he knew what his faculty were experiencing and to stay connected to students; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Groleau founded the First Responders to support our campus in case of medical emergencies and served in the role of coordinator for 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Groleau was part of the original Core Values team that championed the development of this integral part of our campus community; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Groleau served the College and the local community with extraordinary dedication volunteering as a little league baseball and basketball coach and as a board member for St. Bede Academy and the Peru YMCA; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Groleau 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 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 Administrator Emeritus for Ron Groleau.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Mr. Groleau for his dedication and service to Illinois Valley Community College and to the students, staff, and faculty members who have been positively impacted by his over 33 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 Emeritus status for Ron Groleau 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 Emeritus” in community and professional activities may be allowed now and hereafter.

Effective this 17th Day of February, 2026