Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Spoon River College Announces Fall 2024 Graduates
Spoon River College congratulates the following individuals who completed degrees and/or certificates during the Fall 2024 semester at Spoon River College.
Abingdon: Patrick McKeown, Basic Welding Operator Certificate;
Alton: Lynna Fischer, Associate in Science degree;
Astoria: Joseph Clemens, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;
Avon: Holly Mason, Associate in Applied Science degree/Health Information Management/Medical Insurance and Billing Certificate/Medical Records Certificate;
Blandinsville: Gunner Steele, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;
Blue Island: Dymond Sims, Associate in Science degree;
Bushnell: Peyton Bowman, Associate in Arts degree; Shannon Coultas, Medical Records Certificate;
Canton: Dave Barrett, Associate in Science degree; Wyatt Calvert, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate; Chloe Haley, Associate in Arts degree; Jennifer Hernandez, Associate in Arts degree; Loren Larson, Associate in Arts degree; John Lillie, Basic Driver Training Certificate; Neal Carter, Welding Operator Certificate; Neal Chandler, Welding Operator Certificate; Alyssa Ray, Associate in Arts degree; Justin Shockency, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;
Chicago: Nyaira Goins, Associate in Arts degree;
Colchester: Cydni Thrapp, Associate in Arts degree;
Cuba: Jake Owens-Shores, Associate in Arts degree; Mason Purtle, Welding Operator Certificate; Hayden Thum, Associate in Arts degree;
Fairview: Brayden Aguilar, Basic Commercial Driver Training; Tyler Lovitt, Computer Forensics Certificate, Cyber Security Certificate, Computer Information Technology Certificate; Jenna Schleich, Associate in Arts degree;
Farmington: Shelby Bull, Computer and Network Technician Certificate; Brock Renner, Associate in Applied Science degree/Small Business Management; Mackenzie Threw, Associate in Arts degree; Margaret Toothaker, Associate in Science degree;
Havana: Jeremy Huynh, Associate in Science degree; Alyssa Miller, Associate in Arts degree; Margaret Porter, Associate in Science degree;
Kilbourne: Addisyn Chapin, Associate in Arts degree;
Knoxville: John Fox, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;
Lewistown: Elliot Dalpiaz, Associate in Science degree; Brooke Hampton, Associate in Arts degree; William Myers, Associate in Arts degree; Dwight Sheets, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate; William Myers, Associate in Arts degree;
Macomb: Erick Garay, Welding Operator Certificate; Bryonna Oden, Enterprise Computer Network Specialist Certificate, Computer and Network Technician Certificate; William Payne, Cyber Security Certificate; Jeremy Rossio, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate; Alliana Seely, Associate in Science degree; Dwayne Walton, Associate in Arts degree; McKenzi Whitford, Associate in Applied Science degree/Certificates in Health Information Management, Medical Transcription, Medical Records, Medical Insurance and Billing, Medical Coding;
Rushville: Kyle Demaree, Associate in Arts degree; Gary Tanner, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate; Cortney Taylor, Associate in Arts degree; Haley VanDeVenter, Associate in Arts degree;
Smithfield; Andrew Cousins, Welding Operator Certificate;
St. David: Johnathan Wirebaugh: Welding Operator Certificate;
Table Grove: Allyson Bithos, Associate in Applied Science degree/Certificates in Health Information Management, Advanced Medical Coding, Medical Insurance and Billing, Medical Records, Medical Transcription, Medical Coding; Easton Sullivan, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;
Tinley Park: Michael Pustelnik, Associate in Arts degree; Chloee Secrist, Associate in Arts degree;
Yates City: Brian McCoy, Welding Operator Certificate.
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN
The Spoon River College Nursing program wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associates Degree in Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The public is invited to meet with the site visit team and share their comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 8:30 am – 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 19th, in the IVS rooms at one of the following Spoon River College campus locations:
Spoon River College campus addresses and room numbers:
Canton Campus: 23235 North County 22, Canton IL 61520
Room: Engle 102C
Havana Campus: 324 East Randolph, Havana IL 62644
Room: 113
Macomb Campus: 208 South Johnson, Macomb IL 61455
Room: G06
Rushville Campus: 706 Maple Avenue, Rushville IL 62631
Room: 117
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by February 3, 2025.
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on President’s List for Fall 2024 Full-Time Students
Spoon River College congratulates the following full-time students who were named to the President’s List in recognition of their academic achievement in completing 12 credit hours or more of college-level classes and earning a grade point average of 3.6–4.0 during the Fall 2024 semester.
Adair: Carter L. Chambers;
Astoria: Jessica L. Fackrell, Brylee J. France, Tommi J. Gorsuch, McKinley G. Kendrick, Isaac McCombs, Jacob R. Wommack;
Avon: Emma E. Bearce, Quinton W. Gates;
Basco: Jerick L. LeMaire;
Bloomington: Meadow J. Bronke, Kate Oyler;
Brampton, Ontario: Adele M. Oliver I;
Browning: Landon A. McCombs;
Bushnell: Sarah E. Davis, Dalton Huffman, Matthew J. McDonald, Benjamin Powell;
Canton: Paige C. Anderson, April M. Baker, Ava M. Barrera, Timothy M. Bates, T.K. Bennett, Joshua Z. Buczko, Wyatt R. Calvert, Logan J. Clardy, Hannah C. Crum, Ella K. Demler, Brooklyn C. Dennis, Natalie G. Downing, Tatum S. Featherly, Ella M. Goforth, Jena E. Goforth, Norah Gray, Chloe M. Haley, Emma S. Hardesty, Isabelle Hardy, Carter Hart, Ian J. Hart, Lauren N. Herbst, Jayson M. Kuzniar, Makyla E. Marvel, Brady Mayall, Abigail J. McCartney, Ryleigh M. Moser, Ignacio Nascimento Zschaeck, Kiera E. Raker, Breauna K. Rawley, Erika Redding, Baylee M. Reed, Drew A. Reeder, Leah N. Scharping, Tori L. Sehr, Kayleigh M. Shubert, Brent M. Skiles, Rebecca A. Strode, Nicholas W. Taylor, Jolina M. Tutor, Morgan M. Wagner, Chi Chi Wang, Keighley A. Watson, Ryleigh Watson, Allison M. Wheeler, Jack R. Wheelwright, Addysen M. Williams, Abigail R. Wittmer;
Cedar Rapids, IA: Olivia Young;
Chillicothe: Griffin W. Irvin;
Coal City: Carter D. Garrelts;
Colchester: Cydni J. Thrapp I;
Cuba: Olivia S. Miller, Hayden H. Thum, Samantha J. Woods;
Dunfermline: Erin E. Halfaday;
El Dorado, KS: Addison Haskins;
Ellisville: Amy L. Barnes;
Farmington: Margaret C. Toothaker, Christopher Tucker, Emily Vallianatos;
Findlay: Karson E. Park;
Gilson: Grace M. Cookson;
Glasford: Georgie A. Bessler;
Grandview, IA: Emilee R. Salek;
Havana: Andrew E. Brault, Jamie M. Masten-Rueter, McKinlee A. Metz, Prestyn Meyer, Alyssa N. Miller I, Natalie G. Morgan, Bryleigh L. Morris, Star A. Peace, Margaret A. Porter, Rachael M. Ross, Shyler D. White, Taryn R. Wickman, Damian A. Worden;
Heyworth: Emma K. Slayback;
Ipava: Haylie J. Boehl, Tomas Romero;
Kilbourne: Addisyn R. Chapin, Matthew C. Nelson;
Lewistown: Joshua C. Arnett, Noah L. Beatty, Isabelle C. Bonney, Mackenzie E. Bunting, Lily A. Derry, Kami S. Duncan, Samantha Hackleman, Chloe M. Heath, Taylor G. Malott, William B. Myers, Jr., Aidan C. Reed, Landry L. Smith;
Macomb: Mallory J. Burg, Melia C. Butler, Ivy E. Chapla, Ava M. Coupland, Dawson R. Davis, Michael E. Ewen, Melody H. Farkas, Zachary T. Green, Abigail J. Grove, Matthew Hammond, Raya J. Huston, Kalen L. Keeran, Noah S. Mercer, Ericka L. Metzger, Laci Miller, Maiya Poudel, Alliana Seely, Samantha K. Sensor, Sarah C. Stufflebeam, Stephen L. Stufflebeam, Alexis Willie;
Manito: Jessica M. Pollitt, Karsyn E. Skaggs;
Mapleton: Liliana G. Serna;
Marietta: Brooke O. Buchen;
Mason City: Cayden J. Mulford;
Milan: Alexander J. Jackson I;
Alexander J. Jackson I Milan
Normal: Benedict F. Hendrickson;
Oglesby: Brendan T. Boudreau;
Pekin: Sierra N. Sitter;
Port Bryon: Maddox McWilliams;
Prairie City: Elizabeth M. Gilfillan;
Ridgecrest, CA: Ryan G. Sweet;
Rushville: Conner J. Abernathy, Kyle J. Demaree, Ryan J. Fredriksen, McKenzi P. Simon, Cortney S. Taylor, Tyler S. Trone, Haley VanDeVenter;
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on President’s List for Fall 2024 Part-Time Students
Spoon River College congratulates the following part-time students who were named to the President’s List in recognition of their academic achievement in completing at least 12 credit hours of college level courses at SRC, and who were enrolled in six to eleven credit hours and earning a GPA of 3.6 or higher during the Fall 2024 semester.
Astoria: Joseph A. Clemens, Denise Perry;
Avon: Holly J. Mason;
Blandinsville: Gunner D. Steele;
Bushnell: Leah M. Kling, Donna A. McCleery;
Canton: TaShina T. Baker, Amelia J. Fuller, Jennifer Geeseman, Christina M. Gilmore, Chloe N. Hill, Bryson E. Kessinger, John A. Lillie, Kambell McDermet, Elijah A. Perkins, Samantha R. Pratt, Ella G. Renick, Garrett S. Sego, Abhinandan Sharma, Justin J. Shockency, Yulia R. Strunova, Alexandra L. Walters, Ava J. Wenger;
Colchester: Ana G. Stepanksi;
Cuba: Jaelynn N. Jones, Nellie J. Lehnhausen, Cindy R. Luthy, Jake A. Owens-Shores, Carmen C. Pratt;
Dunlap: Elohor B. Uwaoma;
Ellisville: Cadence K. Churchill;
Farmington: Shelby L. Bull, Megan M. Kelso, Ashley A. Nader;
Glasford: Kaylee Grebner;
Havana: Samuel H. Bleem, Deagan Brown, Ruth A. Lippert, Tori L. McCamy, Dylan M. Yocum;
Industry: Samantha C. Ayala;
Ipava: Kaden R. Fogleson;
Kingston Mines: Erika L. Lerch;
Lewistown: Jackson C. Churchill, Adah C. Cripe, Elliot I. Dalpiaz, Annalies Dowell, Erin C. Elliott, Ella R. Hootman, Mallory L. Kotewa, Mya J. O’Bryant, Teresa D. Robinson, Parker W. Roddis, Katelyn R. Rowell, Dwight D. Sheets, Mylie L. Sours, Esmeralda Uribe, Abigail W. Wiegand;
Macomb: Christopher T. Boone, Dallas F. Davis, Kalea Foster, Hella Guajardo, Adeola Nwamina, Bryonna K. Oden, Misty A. Peyer, Mary Popoola, Alyssa A. Riggs, Jeremy Rossio, Jodi L. Schmitz, Aaron W. Spencer, Anthonia O. Umakor, Anthonia E. Yeiyah;
Pekin: Melanie K. Behymer;
Roseville: Katelyn R. Whiteside;
Rushville: Italee D. Ford, Tanner Gray, Rosemary L. Hays, Carl J. Moreland, Jacey Rauch, Audrey L. Sutor;
Smithfield: Andrew S. Cousins;
Table Grove: Noah M. France, Lydia A. Payne, Easton R. Sullivan;
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Dean’s List for Fall 2024 Full-Time Students
Spoon River College congratulates the following full-time students who have been named to the Dean’s List by achieving a 3.0 – 3.5 grade point average for 12 credit hours or more of college-level classes during the Fall 2024 semester.
Abingdon: Kellen J. Hook, Patrick G. McKeown;
Astoria: Gage A. Peters;
Bath: Alexis N. Rutherford I;
Bloomington: Colin K. Karr;
Bushnell: Peyton M. Bowman, Shayna K. Ludwig;
Canton: Taylor Baughman, Courtney E. Behymer, Callista Bull, Karen S. Calhoun, Keely E. Coulter, Trae M. Cox, Jace W. Emery, Hailey Ford, Louis W. Fournier, Katelynn J. Franklin, Cassandra Gay, Nelson Hand, Jonathan J. Hedges, Maddox D. Helfrich, Brooklyn L. Kimbrough, Benjamin L. Krock, Christian J. Lowe, Jillian R. McDaniel, Morgan L. Neptun, Amilia L. Oswald, Kaden J. Otto, Samuel B. Parry, Camri A. Phillips, Avery J. Pigg, Rylee D. Reed, Elijah S. Renner, Christopher S. Roderick, Bryar J. Tinder, Jamaica I. Walker, Emmie B. Waller, Garrick D. Wright, Brandi M. Zeman;
Charleston, WV: Kcion J. Welch;
Chatham: Cole A. Workman;
Colchester, Jordyn N. Bartlett, Wyatt E. Parks;
Cuba: Elizabeth E. Bass, Kaden C. Palm, Jace P. Weaver;
Davenport, IA: Nathaniel B. Cheesman; Roderick R. Tanamor;
Davenport, FL: Jason M. Jack;
Dunlap: Keeton Bloom;
Edwards: Carrington J. Troxell;
Ellisville: Jace P. Featherlin;
Emden, IL: Wyatt Leinenbach;
Estherwood, IA: Makenzie S. Oliver;
Fairview: Addison M. Fidler, Jonas R. Tessier;
Farmington: Jace Crawford, Brock A. Renner I, Chandler A. Whisenand;
Geneseo: Landen C. Pruett I;
Germantown Hills: Jack M. Graf;
Glasford: Nathan W. Henkle;
Groveland: Logan A. Booth, Noah W. Suttles;
Havana: Autumn S. Corbett, Jeremy V. Huynh, Braden W. Rapp;
Henry: Preston B. Rowe;
Industry: Autumn G. Peacock;
Ipava: Daily E. Ratcliff;
Kooskia, ID: Jessica C. Ketola;
Ladd: Riley M. Coble;
LaHarpe: Jessica J. Mason;
Lewistown: Pierce D. Boyer, Deidra Brown, Shanna D. Judd, Karia E. Sours, Emily R. Stambaugh, Roman Voitkovskyi;
Liverpool: Carlee L. Dalton;
Lomax: Desiree G. Pflasterer;
Macomb: Bryant W. Barnes, Westen J. Behymer, Carlos D. Bustamante, Emma K. Carson, Chloe R. Cheesman, Kelsey M. Flynn, Mefail Kadriu, Justice C. Keene, LaMonica Kennedy, Rachel Norville;
Mason City: Clay M. Butler;
Mendon: Ethan Voss;
Metamora: Karagan A. Hartnett;
Milan: Kyler Schmidt;
Mulvane, KS: Lyric N. Edgerle;
North Henderson: Jared D. Cheline;
Orlando, FL: Jolie Jeffreys;
Pontiac: Reed L. Frazier;
Rushville: Audrie A. Dodds, Lance V. Kelly, Olivia K. Kliffmiller, Isaac D. Little, Shawn D. Orr, Emma N. Thornton, Ainsley R. Trone;
Saint Augustine: Gage M. Coursey, Braden J. Hagerty;
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Dean’s List for Fall 2024 Part-Time Students
Spoon River College congratulates the following part-time students who were named to the Dean’s List in recognition of their academic achievement in completing at least 12 credit hours of college level courses at SRC, and who were enrolled in six to eleven credit hours and earned a GPA of 3.0 − 3.5 during the Fall 2024 semester.
Adair: Sasha S. Chambers;
Astoria: Riley J. Burget, Danaca J. Wickert;
Blandinsville: Jade V. Miller;
Bryant: Alexis M. Kruzan I;
Bushnell: Madison L. Taflinger;
Camden: Breeley R. Haines;
Canton: Isabella J. Alig, Elliott J. Black, Lexus L. Ellsworth, Jessica A. Fluder, Amanda S. Koll, Erynn J. Lundeen, Reese C. Murphy, Tiffany Ranes, Carly O. Raubun I, Wade C. Wilkinson;
Cuba: Katherine R. Neese, Emma J. Staggs;
Dahinda: Mason Rader, Chloee M. Secrist;
Dunlap: Destiny L. Jordan;
Ellisville: Courtney S. Churchill;
Farmington: Alyssa Gilstrap, Carol A. Reed, Haley D. Smith;
Hanna City: Hayley J. Scanlon;
Industry: Danielle K. Icenogle;
La Harpe: Coulton D. Wascher;
Lewistown: Brooklyn P. Barclay, Natalee R. Miller, Kinslee Wickert;
Macomb: Abosede O. Ambali, Calvin L. Cheatham, Olivia J. Gardner, Matthew B. Goc, Fracnes E. Long, Lisa A. Murray, Katelyn D. Norton, Madelyn O. Skiles, Megan M. Stickler;
Mason City: Annalea R. Babbs;
Oxford, MI: Schyler Gaddis;
Pekin: Brittany C. Wertz;
Prairie City: Cameron A. Briggs I;
Rushville: Haley R. Emmett, Karlee A. Ham, Plamedi L. Izuba, Madisyn P. Quinn, Rachel B. Rahar, Andreas R. Smith;
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Volunteer Tutors Needed for Adult Literacy Classes
Spoon River College’s Adult Education Office is seeking volunteer tutors for students in their GED®, ESL (English as a Second Language), and Adult Literacy classes.
According to Melissa Koke, adult advisor and literacy coordinator at Spoon River College, tutors are especially needed for the following classes and locations: Canton Campus, GED® classes that meet on Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Havana Center, GED® classes that meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Macomb Campus, GED® classes that meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; and Rushville Center, ESL classes that meet Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Classes most in need are the Rushville ESL class that meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon in a face-to-face class, and an evening online class using Google Meets, which is divided into three different levels that meet at three different times between 5-9:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday nights.
“For the online class, all one would have to do is click on an email link that will be provided, using either a computer or a smartphone,” Koke said, adding that no special degree is required and that training would be provided to all tutors.
The English as a Second Language class is designed for adults 16 years or older whose native language is not English. The goal is to help students improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills to a higher level to ensure their success in the workplace and their communities,
“English is taught in almost every country in the world and most of our students can read and write English at varying levels but have trouble actually speaking it, which impacts their ability to communicate in social and business situations,” said Koke. “Volunteers are a vital part of student success. The need for tutors is great, the time commitment is minimal, and both tutors and students benefit greatly from the interaction.”
For more information about being a volunteer tutor, call 309-649-6310. For more information about the Adult Education programs offered at Spoon River College locations, visit www.src.edu or call 309-649-6278.
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Fast Track Registration Begins January 6
Fast Track Registration for the Spring 2025 semester at Spoon River College will be held January 6-8 and January 13-15. On these days, the college will offer extended hours of operation from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at both the Canton and Macomb campuses.
During this time, prospective students will be able to apply, test, and register in one day. No appointment is necessary, but a valid picture ID is required. Financial aid staff will be available during the extended hours to answer questions and assist in the aid process.
Tuition and fees are due at the time of registering for classes. Students have the option of paying in full or signing up for a deferred payment plan through Payment Portal by Nelnet. Visit www.src.edu and click on Tuition and Fees under the Admissions tab, or call 309-649-7030 for more information about payment options.
Regular 16-week classes and the first session of 8-week classes begin Monday, January 13. A 12-week class session begins Monday, February 10, and the second session of 8-week classes begins Monday, March 17.
The course schedule can be viewed by clicking on Calendar on the homepage of the website.
For more information about the registration process or to make an appointment with an advisor, call (309) 647-6400 in Canton, (309) 543-4413 in Havana, (309) 837-6069 in Macomb, and (217) 322-6060 in Rushville.
The Canton Campus is located at 23235 North County 22 and the Macomb Campus is located at 208 South Johnson Street.
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Vickie Parry Joins Spoon River College as Marketing Director
Spoon River College welcomes Vickie Parry as the new Marketing Director. She will be responsible for crafting and executing marketing strategies, and will report directly to SRC president Dr. Curt Oldfield.
Parry brings more than 30 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and public relations to the position, including eight years as the marketing director for OSF HealthCare and six years with the American Red Cross, where she was in charge of Disaster public affairs and fundraising. She has also been an adjunct faculty member for the Small Business Management program at Spoon River College since 2006. She has a BA in Journalism from Northern Illinois University and a MBA from Benedictine University.
Parry has resided in Canton for the past 22 years with husband Brent and their three children, Rachel, a freshman at the University of Alabama; Sam, a freshman and member of the baseball team at SRC; and Ben, a sophomore at Canton High School. Their family also includes three dogs. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with family, and Christmas lights.
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Michelle Howe Joins Spoon River College as Alumni Coordinator
Spoon River College welcomes Michelle Howe as the Alumni Coordinator, a position that was created to work in partnership with the Spoon River College Foundation.
Howe grew up in Tazewell County, but her involvement in FFA brought her to Spoon River College as a student after she graduated from high school. While at SRC, she continued being active in FFA events and participated in Post-Secondary Agriculture Students competitions. She also served as the Student Trustee. After graduating with an associate degree in 2007, she transferred to Western Illinois University and earned a B.S. in Agriculture and a M.S. in College Student Personnel.
Howe then worked for WIU for 15 years, serving as the assistant director for the Career Development Center and as a faculty member in the College of Business & Technology. In 2023, she was awarded the CBT Faculty Excellence Award in University/Community Service. She is also a Certified Professional Resume Writer.
Howe resides in rural Lewistown on a grain and cattle farm with husband Matt—also a SRC graduate and adjunct SRC faculty member—and daughters Macie and Madie. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, singing, traveling, and the weather as a trained storm spotter.
