2020 Archive | Heartland Community College

Fall 2020 Dean's List

Posted December 31, 2020

Congrats to these high-achieving students.

Heartland student athletes set new mark for academics

Posted December 21, 2020

Heartland Community College athletes achieved a new high mark for cumulative GPA.

Heartland Physical Therapy Assistant student gifts scholarship award to classmate

Posted December 14, 2020

Abigail Jones was announced the recipient a scholarship from the Bloomington nonprofit group Continuing the Circle of Kindness. Abigail gifted the award to her classmate Sansanee Pattapongwat.

Caterpillar helps send Livingston Co. kids on virtual Challenger Learning Center missions

Posted December 8, 2020

Thanks to Caterpillar Inc., some Livingston County middle school students will explore outer space through virtual Challenger Learning Center missions.

Robotics Operator program begins in January

Posted December 4, 2020

The new Robotics Operator Microcertificate program launches in the Spring 21 semester.

PTA student gifts scholarship award to classmate

Posted November 25, 2020

PTA student Abigail Jones, winner of the Continuing the Circle of Kindness $2,000 scholarship, has given the award to a classmate.

Heartland to add Peer Recovery Support certification

Posted November 18, 2020

The Board of Trustees have approved the 7 credit hour Peer Recovery Support Specialist microcertificate program.

Heartland Community College Lincoln hosts Drive-In Admissions Event

Posted November 12, 2020

Prospective students in Logan County can learn more about HCC at this drive-in event in Lincoln.

Heartland Cross Country squads head to National Championship

Posted November 11, 2020

The Hawks Men's and Women's Cross Country teams will run for the NJCAA Division II National Championship.

Heartland Community College Lincoln hosts free FAFSA Workshop

Posted November 2, 2020

Workshop held Thursday, November 5 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Heartland Community College Lincoln.

Testing Center earns national recognition

Posted October 29, 2020

Heartland's Testing Center has been recognized by The National College Testing Association.

Jim Drew selected to fill vacant Board of Trustees seat

Posted October 21, 2020

Two time Trustee Jim Drew has been appointed to serve on the Board until the spring 2021 election.

Heartland hosts panel discussion on voter suppression

Posted October 15, 2020

The online panel discussion “Voter Suppression: Past and Present Attempts to Weaken Your Vote” will be held on Friday, October 16,

Regions Bank donation supports students and programs for Truck Driver Training

Posted September 25, 2020

Heartland’s Truck Driver Training program has received a $15,000 grant from Regions Bank to fund scholarships and support services for students.

Lincoln Luau raises funds with fun outdoors

Posted September 25, 2020

Drive-in concert held October 3 will benefit Heartland Community College Lincoln students.

Heartland hosts free online film screening

Posted September 23, 2020

A free screening of the film '70 Acres in Chicago' and Q&A with filmmaker to be held online October 1st.

Nominating petitions available for Heartland 2021 Board of Trustees election

Posted September 18, 2020

Nominating petitions are now available for those seeking a seat on the District 540 Board of Trustees.

Summer 2020 Phi Theta Kappa

Posted September 17, 2020

Congratulations to students accepted membership into the PTK honor society.

Heartland designates nine with emeritus status

Posted September 16, 2020

The Board of Trustees has granted the emeritus designation to a group of distinguished faculty and staff.

Heartland Mourns the Passing of Board of Trustees Chair Gregg Chadwick

Posted September 10, 2020

Chadwick served the community for 18 years on the Board of Trustees.

Heartland students tackle big Constitutional questions

Posted September 8, 2020

Heartland students will be engaging in foundational questions about the U.S. Constitution in September.

Heartland Trustee Chadwick honored with ICCTA Achievement Award

Posted September 3, 2020

Board of Trustees Chair Gregg Chadwick has been named the recipient of the 2020 ICCTA Ray Hartstein Trustee Achievement Award.

Town of Normal Order

Posted August 28, 2020

The Town of Normal has issued a new emergency order that may affect Heartland students.

Summer 2020 Dean's List

Posted August 13, 2020

Congrats to these high-achieving students.

Letisha Trepac selected as V.P. of Finance and Administration

Posted August 11, 2020

Heartland Community College has named Letisha Trepac as Vice President of Finance and Administration pending Board of Trustees approval.

Heartland targets $300K of GEER funding to support students

Posted August 6, 2020

The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds will be focused on closing equity gaps intensified by the pandemic.

Heartland Phi Beta Lambda members place in national competition

Posted July 30, 2020

Heartland students posted multiple top-ten finishes in the PBL National Conference business competition.

Foundation Scholarship Scramble Raises $18K

Posted July 29, 2020

The Heartland Foundation raised funds for scholarships and programs with the July Scholarship Scramble Golf outing.

Heartland Volleyball and Soccer seasons moved to Spring

Posted July 14, 2020

The NJCAA has made adjustments to the 2020-2021 sports schedule.

Heartland Trustee Chadwick begins term as ICCTA President

Posted July 7, 2020

District 540 Board of Trustees Chair Gregg Chadwick will serve as president of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association in 2020-2021.

President Cornille signs pledge to voter registration effort

Posted June 23, 2020

Heartland Community College has joined the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for full student voter registration.

Heartland Athletics prepares for Fall 2020 Season, will begin play in August

Posted June 22, 2020

Athletics teams will return to practice and play in Phase 4 of the Restore Heartland and Restore Illinois plans.

Spring 2020 Phi Theta Kappa

Posted June 17, 2020

Congratulations to students accepted membership into the PTK honor society.

Heartland to host IHSA Scholastic Bowl in 2021-2023

Posted June 16, 2020

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has chosen the Heartland campus in Normal to hold the annual Scholastic Bowl State Finals beginning in March of 2021.

June Board of Trustees meeting to be held via teleconference

Posted June 12, 2020

Access to the June 16, 2020 District 540 Board of Trustees meeting will be available via teleconference.

Heartland summer enrollment hours up

Posted June 11, 2020

After a dip related to the pandemic, Summer semester credit hours are up over the previous year.

Heartland names Deans of STEM-Business and Career Technical Education

Posted June 10, 2020

Lauren Denofrio-Corrales and Dana King have been named as Deans of STEM-B and CTE, respectively.

Bond named Assistant to the President for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Posted June 8, 2020

President Cornille has appointed Terrance Bond to the new position of Assistant to the President for Diversity & Inclusion .

Heartland student athletes hit new mark for academic performance

Posted June 4, 2020

Student athletes set a new high mark for cumulative GPA and posted a school record for NJCAA 1st team All-Academics.

A message from President Cornille

Posted June 1, 2020

"Recent events have illustrated in drastic ways how matters of equity, diversity and inclusion must be an utmost importance to us all."

Heartland taking blended approach with classes in Fall

Posted June 1, 2020

Fall 2020 classes with a clinical or hands-on component will take place on campus in a classroom/lab setting with a limit of no more than 10 people per meeting, employing health safety practices. All other classes will be held in an online format.

Spring 2020 Dean's List

Posted May 27, 2020

Congrats to these high-achieving students.

Project RISE awards students during 19th Annual Recognition Ceremony

Posted May 22, 2020

Project RISE recognized students and staff with a virtual ceremony that is viewable online.

Heartland students named to Illinois All-Academic Team

Posted May 19, 2020

Shelby Egan, Alexiramar (Alexi) Olvera, and Amanda Sims have been named to the All-Illinois Academic Team by Phi Theta Kappa, the international two-year college honor society.

Elevating Entrepreneurs boosts business minds

Posted May 18, 2020

Daniel Gibson and Harlan Kupferschmid won the top prizes in the Elevating Entrepreneurs business competition.

College recognized with award for financial reporting

Posted May 18, 2020

Heartland Community College Has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOAP.)

Athletics announces Baseball and Softball Head Coaches

Posted May 13, 2020

Heartland Athletics has named Chris Razo as Baseball Head Coach and Casey Jefferson as Softball Head Coach.

May Board of Trustees meeting to be held via teleconference

Posted May 12, 2020

The District 540 Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for May 19 will be held via teleconference.

PBL students show excellence in state competition

Posted May 12, 2020

Five Heartland students placed in business-centric categories at FBLA-PBL the state competition.

Heartland’s Tara Morris named Nurse Educator Fellow

Posted May 11, 2020

Associate Professor and Program & Clinical Coordinator for Nursing Tara Morris has been named a 2020 Nurse Educator Fellow by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).

Commencement set for virtual viewing on May 15

Posted May 7, 2020

Faculty, staff, friend and family celebrate the Class of 2020 with a Virtual Commencement celebration on Friday, May 15.

Rackauskas named Esports Head Coach

Posted May 6, 2020

Jarrod Rackauskas has been hired at the first Head Coach of the Varsity Esports team beginning this Fall at Heartland Community College.

Two named as Heartland Distinguished Alumni

Posted May 4, 2020

Richard Casper and Dr. Seshanand Rao are recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award from Heartland Community College.

Student athletes offering local kids some virtual play tips

Posted April 28, 2020

Heartland student athletes are working with the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal to help them learn and play in the Virtual Club Experience.

Joe McCauley Gallery goes virtual with mother•land

Posted April 26, 2020

Heartland's Joe McCauley Gallery presents the exhibit mother•land virtually, via digital images and videos accompanied by poetry written local students.

Nursing program accreditation extended

Posted April 23, 2020

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has cited the Heartland for a commitment to quality nursing education.

Heartland Community College looks to expand Agriculture programs

Posted April 21, 2020

Heartland Community College has begun the process to develop programs in Agronomy, Precision Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture/Urban Food Production, and Agriculture Business.

Heartland honors two with Outstanding Faculty Awards

Posted April 20, 2020

Dr. Wayne Bass and Dr. Janet Titus have been recognized with 2020 Outstanding Faculty Awards.

Heartland V.P. Minter takes position at Waubonsee College

Posted April 16, 2020

Heartland Vice President of Business Services and Institutional Effectiveness Doug Minter will depart the College on May 15.

April Board of Trustees meeting held via teleconference

Posted April 15, 2020

The regularly scheduled District 540 Board of Trustees for April 21 will be held via teleconference.

Heartland extends academic record protection options

Posted April 13, 2020

Heartland Community College is taking measures to protect student academic records including an extension of the deadline for students to request withdraw from a class or to request a credit/no credit option.

All Summer semester classes will be online

Posted April 4, 2020

Due to the uncertainty with COVID-19, Heartland Community College is transitioning to all online classes for the summer 2020 academic term.

Health Sciences Department donates protection materials to local hospitals

Posted April 2, 2020

The Heartland Community College Health Sciences department has donated protective materials to three local hospitals.

Heartland Community College to hold virtual Commencement

Posted April 1, 2020

Commencement ceremonies have been moved to a virtual format and will be held via an online broadcast on May 15, 2020.

Board of Trustees special meeting March 31

Posted March 27, 2020

The District 540 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 31.

Adult Ed classes move online

Posted March 26, 2020

Adult Education classes at Heartland Community College will re-open in an online format beginning March 31.

Heartland preparations for shelter in place directive

Posted March 22, 2020

A message from President Keith Cornille regarding Governor Pritzker's Shelter in Place directive.

Heartland classes go online for remainder of spring academic term

Posted March 18, 2020

In an effort to promote the safety of students and employees Heartland Community College will transition to online instruction for the remainder of the Spring 2020 academic term.

March 17 Board of Trustees Meeting canceled

Posted March 16, 2020

The regularly scheduled meeting or the District 540 Board of Trustees has been canceled.

Spring 2020 season canceled for Heartland Athletics

Posted March 16, 2020

The NJCAA has canceled the remainder of the Spring 2020 season.

Athletics teams suspend play for Spring 2020 Season

Posted March 13, 2020

Heartland Hawks Baseball and Softball teams have suspended competition until April 3.

Heartland to hold Film Festival

Posted February 27, 2020

The Heartland Community College Film Festival will feature student films alongside the documentary '70 Acres in Chicago' on April 9.

Heartland Lincoln and Pontiac host open house events

Posted February 24, 2020

Lincoln and Pontiac Centers are hosting open house nights in March to offer students resources for enrollment, financial aid, continuing education programs and more.

Foundation seeks Distinguished Alumni nominations

Posted February 17, 2020

Nominations are now being accepted for the Heartland Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award.

Diel-Hunt named Distinguished Administrator by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Posted February 10, 2020

Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services Sarah Diel-Hunt has been named a 2020 Distinguished College Administrator by the national Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.