Please Note: that all locations of SRC are closed Fridays for Summer Hours from May 16 through July 25. Announcement: all operations for the Macomb campus have temporarily moved to the Outreach Center (2500 E Jackson) until further notice as we make the transition to the new campus.
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Hannah Stinocher has joined the nursing department at Spoon River College as a full-time faculty member, where she will be teaching OB/GYN and Pediatric nursing, as well as Medical/Surgery and Mental Health.
Nursing director Becky Sherwood said that Stinocher used an interactive tool during her interview that “thoroughly showed her ability to utilize technology, capture the audience, and have fun with learning. Hannah is motivated, eager, and excited to share her knowledge and experience with students. She is a great fit and a wonderful asset to our nursing department.”
Stinocher, who earned a BS in Nursing from Methodist College and a MS in Nursing from the University of Illinois, said she was excited to be joining the SRC nursing team.
“Teaching the future generation of nurses has been something that I have wanted to be a part of for many years. I feel fortunate to be employed at a college that places such high value in their employees and their students!”
Having lived in Macomb her entire life, Stinocher considers herself a true “Macomb Homie.” She and husband Josh have a one-year-old son, Bennet, who “is our world!” and a cat named Calvin. She enjoys traveling, cooking and baking, and spending time with her family.
The nursing team at Spoon River College includes (front l-r) Hannah Stinocher (faculty), Nursing Director Becky Sherwood, Tonja Huff (faculty), (back l-r) Sarah Turner (faculty), Cassidy Miller (coordinator, nursing asst./RN NSL), Sarah Bowton (office assistant/Allied Health), and Sarah Strode (faculty).
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Sarah Turner has joined Spoon River College’s nursing department as a full-time faculty member, and will be teaching Medical-Surgical Nursing and Fundamentals of Nursing. She received her Associate Degree in Nursing from SRC in 2019 before continuing her education through Walden University to earn a Master of Science in Nursing.
“Sarah reenters the classroom with familiarity and a solid understanding of the rigor of the program. Many things may seem ‘all too familiar’ for Sarah, but she has embraced the reverse role with a calm comfort that provides reassurance to the students,” said Nursing Director Becky Sherwood. “She found a great steppingstone into the nursing classroom by tackling the Nursing Assistant course on the Macomb campus. She is a superb example of student success and we are thrilled that she has come back to impart her nursing knowledge on the future nurses of our program.”
Turner, who also holds a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management from Western Illinois University, said she decided to switch careers after realizing the need for health care workers. “I am happy to now be at Spoon River College to influence knowledge-hungry minds just like I was while attending here as a student.”
After 20 years of living in Macomb, Turner recently returned to her hometown of Hamilton. She and husband Josh are parents to fur babies Charlie and Rosie. In her free time, Turner likes to read, be outdoors, cook, and spend time with her family.
The nursing team at Spoon River College includes (front l-r) Hannah Stinocher (faculty), Nursing Director Becky Sherwood, Tonja Huff (faculty), (back l-r) Sarah Turner (faculty), Cassidy Miller (coordinator, nursing asst./RN NSL), Sarah Bowton (office assistant/Allied Health), and Sarah Strode (faculty).
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Spoon River College Announces Fall 2023 Graduates
Spoon River College congratulates the following individuals who completed degrees and/or certificates during the Fall 2023 semester at Spoon River College.
Canton: Haleigh Bohn, Associate in Arts; Avery Dry, Welding Operator; Aaron R. Evans, Associate in Science; Rochelle Green, Associate in General Studies, and Medical Coding certificate; Heuston A. Harkless, Associate in Arts; Gage Hasselbacher, Associate in Arts; Matthew Huggins, Welding Operator; Laryn Kephart, Associate in Science; Paige Nicole Kruschinsky, Associate in Arts; Dominic Lomeli, Welding Operator; Kaylen L. Nelson, Medical Coding certificate; Nicholas Tucker Oldfield, Associate in Arts; Addison Palmer, Associate in Arts; Jacob F. Randall, Basic Commercial Driver Training; Kai Schultz, Associate in General Studies; Gage Wallick, Associate in Arts; Phillip Benjamin Ward, Basic Commercial Driver Training;
Carmen: David Harn, Basic Commercial Driver Training;
Galesburg: Joseph D. Walter, Basic Commercial Driver Training;
Good Hope: Aric Webb, Basic Commercial Driver Training;
Havana: Cassie Jeanette Edmiston, Associate in Arts; Chris Fletcher, Basic Commercial Driver Training; Caleb Fleer, Associate in Arts; Gabriella Oxendine, Computer Information Technology, Computer User Support Specialist, Cyber Security, and Enterprise Computer Network Specialist; Skyler Don White, Computer User Support Specialist;
Knoxville: Ethan Maxwell Foster, Basic Commercial Driver Training; Carter Scott Mason, Basic Commercial Driver Training;
Lewistown: Chelsey Hopkins, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Daedalus William Lawrenz, Welding Operator; Curtis Hunter Watson, Computer Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Enterprise Computer Network Specialist;
Macomb: Thomas Engel, Associate in Arts; Isabel Huston, Nursing Assistant; Iris McMeekan, Emergency Medical Technician; Bryonna Kristine Oden, Associate in Applied Science/Health Information Management, Associate in General Studies, Computer User Support Specialist; Anaiah Payne, Enterprise Computer Network Specialist; William D. Payne, Computer and Network Technician, and Enterprise Computer Network Specialist; Haylee Pullon, Nursing Assistant; Andrew J. Rittenhouse, Computer and Network Technician, and Enterprise Computer Network Specialist; Amanda Noel Schack, Nursing Assistant; Brandon Sprinkle, Welding Operator; Jebrea Monet Weeden, Nursing Assistant;
Marietta: Shane E. Gossage, Basic Commercial Driver Training;
Rushville: Andrea Busby, Associate in Science; Cheyann V. Ide, Associate in Science; Katelyn G. Ingles, Associate in Applied Science/Small Business Management Entrepreneurship; Adin Koch, Basic Commercial Driver Training; Gabriel K. Park, Associate in Science; Camille Grace Prefountain, Emergency Medical Technician; Alec Wenger, Associate in General Studies;
Sciota: Michael Kindhart, Basic Commercial Driver Training; Dawson L. Root, Nursing Assistant;
Whiteman AFB: Samantha McElhiney, Associate in Arts;
Yates City: Aidan Colin, Associate in Arts; Casey Bednar, Associate in General Studies.
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Spoon River Garden Club of Canton Donates $500 for Student Needs Center
Members of the Spoon River Garden Club visited the Canton Campus of Spoon River College to present a check for $500 to President Curt Oldfield that will go towards items for the Student Needs Center.
“We are fortunate to be in such a caring community, and are grateful for the generosity of those who help our students,” Oldfield said.
While the Student Needs Center originally stocked only food items, Oldfield said it had expanded to include non-perishable food items, household and hygiene products, and various school supplies after they realized that these items were needed as well.
In Canton and Macomb, the Student Needs Centers are located in the Learning Resource Centers, and all Spoon River College students—including those taking online classes or those taking classes at the Havana and Rushville centers—can request items via an online form or by reaching out to the Student Success Coaches. In addition, tables with some items are located at all of the college’s locations in areas where they can be freely accessed by students at any time.
“This is just one of the ways that we work every day to create an environment that supports student success, because when our students succeed, that benefits not only them but also the communities they’ll return to and work in,” said Oldfield.
The Spoon River Garden Club – Canton, Il is an organization whose mission is “to promote, foster, cultivate, and share,” and can be found on Facebook where they share all things plants related. The group also hosts an annual plant sale that takes place in May the weekend after Mother’s Day.
Members of Canton’s Spoon River Garden Club present a check for $500 to Spoon River College President Curt Oldfield to go towards the food pantry in the Student Needs Center. Pictured l-r are Jan Bruster, Janice Reneau, Becky Eyman, President Oldfield, Brenda Nuttall, and Janet Rock.
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on SRC Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline is March 15
Spoon River College and the SRC Foundation offer a variety of scholarships to provide financial assistance to students as well as to recognize outstanding performance in academics, athletics, art/theatre, and career and technical interests. The deadline to apply for scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year is March 15, 2024.
Applicants must complete the scholarship application and the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and submit their most recent transcripts. This process is required for all scholarships, and all steps must be completed by the March 15 deadline. Students receiving other sources of revenue such as Pell Grants or Work Study are still eligible to apply for and receive scholarships.
The scholarships—which may be a permanent named endowed scholarship, a Foundation administered scholarship, an academic performing grant, or a performing skill grant—have differing eligibly requirements. Some may be targeted towards individuals from a specific town or county, a specific career field, or other criteria. Scholarships specifically for nursing students and dual credit students are also available.
Once the paperwork is submitted, applicants will be considered for all available scholarships they are eligible for, and in some cases could receive multiple awards. Applicants will be notified of their status either way by the end of April.
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Spoon River College Seeking Nominations for Faculty Awards – Deadline February 23
Every year Spoon River College honors three current faculty members (two full-time, one part-time) who have displayed excellence in the teaching profession by awarding them with the H. Truman Standard Award, and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Outstanding Full-Time and Part-Time awards.
All citizens of the college district, including current and former students, are encouraged to submit a nomination for the teacher they feel deserves special recognition. The nominations will then be used to select the recipients.
The nominations must be received by February 23, 2024, and any nominations received after the deadline will be applied to the following year’s nomination pool.
Faculty members may only be given the H. Truman Standard Award once in a seven-year period. Faculty who are not eligible this year are Laura Bandy, Dr. Win Htwe, Dr. Andrew Kirk, Becky Leverette, Sarah Strode, and Beth VanTine. However, these faculty may still be nominated and considered for the ICCTA Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award.
The names of eligible full-time faculty and the nomination forms are available by clicking on the links below.
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on President’s List, Fall 2023 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 2023 semester. Students who have a privacy hold on their accounts will not be listed.
Astoria: Audrey E. Briggs, Elena C. DeWees, Jacob R. Wommack;
Avon: Holly J. Mason;
Blandinsville: Erica J. Lacy;
Bushnell: Leah M. Kling, Mahkalay M. Myers, Benjamin Powell, Alyssa J. Zarello;
Camden: Reagan N. Horsch;
Canton: Hannah E. Anderson, Haylee K. Anderson, Owen Bohn, Gracie S. Chisum, Logan J. Clardy, Hailie E. Clark, Hannah C. Crum, Jenna E. Dean, Lexus L. Ellsworth, Braden A. Evans, Tatum S. Featherly, Cassandra Gay, Sarah E. Goldring, Jennifer L. Gray, Norah Gray, Chole M. Haley, Emma S. Hamm, Isabelle Hardy, Olivia C. Hinds, Lillian S. Kinne, Jayson M. Kuzniar, Lydia A. Malott, Alexis A. Marvel, Ayden T. Mench, Jocee S. Miller, Nicholas T. Oldfield, Addison D. Palmer, Rachel Parry, Mason Rader, Breauna K. Rawley, Erika Redding, Baylee M. Reed, Elijah S. Renner, Leah N. Scharping, Abigail M. Spencer, Jolina M. Tutor, Ava J. Wenger, Alexis J. Williams;
Coal City: Carter D. Garrelts;
Colchester: Teri S. Schoonover, Cyndi J. Thrapp I;
Coral Springs, FL: Jordan Evans;
Cuba: Ava R. Dunham, Allyson M. Harrold, Justin A. Jockish, Emma J. Staggs, Alexis A. Stone, Heyden H. Thum;
Davenport, IA: Keegan J. Shovlain;
Dunfermline: Tyler N. Tucker;
Ed Dorado, KS: Addison D. Haskins;
Fairview: Jenna M. Schleich;
Farmington: Margaret C. Toothaker;
Findlay: Karson E. Park;
Fort Madison, IA: Matthew M. Hopper;
Frankfort: Samuel R. Ruchala;
Glasford: Maggie L. Grebner, Ethan L. Patterson, Sydney E. Sager;
Havana: Cassidy S. Boehl, Alyssa N. Miller I, Halicyn Minor, Natalie G. Morgan, Gabriella F. Oxendine, Star A. Peace, Allison J. Ralston, Braden W. Rapp, Karlie J. Richardson I, Shyler D. White, Taryn R. Wickman;
Heyworth: Emma K. Slayback;
Industry: Danielle K. Icenogle;
Ipava: Angel L. Dailey;
Jasper, IN: Kylie R. Morton;
Kewanee: Mitch N. Lambert;
La Harpe: Colton D. Walker;
Lewistown: Noah L. Beatty, Demi D. Dainty, Elliot I. Dalpiaz, Brady R. Hanes, John R. Hess, Ella R. Hootman, Chelsey M. Hopkins, Sailor L. Johnson, Taylor G. Malott, Natalee R. Miller, Roman Voitkovskyi;
Lomax: Desiree G. Pflasterer;
Macomb: Triana J. Banks, Savanna M. Bigsby, Melia C. Butler, Chloe R. Cheesman, Jonathon R. Davis, Sarah E. Davis, Lily R. Dennis, Thomas Y. Engel, Melody H. Farkas, Emily G. Jordan, Jacob L. Rouse, Alliana Seely, Madelyn O. Skiles, Sarah C. Stufflebeam, Stephen L. Stufflebeam, Brady P. Sullivan, Machai A. West, McKenzie L. Whitford;
Manteno: Bryce W. Vorwald;
Mapleton: Liliana G. Serna;
Maquon: Lillian M. Mason;
Marietta: Autumn K. Hughes;
Mason City: Clay M. Butler;
Naperville: Tela H. Meech;
Normal: Clint T. Goodman;
Oswego: Chase G. Gerwig;
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada: Raivyn J. Millions
Payson: Caleb M. Rogers, Kylie E. Simmons;
Pekin: Kylee A. Hadsall, Jonathan W. Mathews;
Prairie City: Elizabeth M. Gilfillan;
Rushville: Kyle J. Demaree, Lance V. Kelly, Camille G. Prefountain;
St. Augustine: Gage M. Coursey;
Springfield: Ryne M. Crum;
Stronghurst: Brynna K. Seitz;
Table Grove: Allyson D. Bithos;
Vermont: Sarah E. Hamm, Doris A. Hammack, Abigail A. Kessler, Easton J. Mercer;
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on President’s, Fall 2023 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 2023semester. Students who have designated a privacy hold will not appear on this list.
Abingdon: Amanda L. Seroka
Astoria: Denise S. Perry, Alyssa A. Riggs;
Bushnell: Shannon K. Coultas, Holli R. Warner;
Canton: Isabella J. Alig, Lindsay D. Beaird, Mykaela A. Billington, Tiffany R. Cohee, Avery A. Dry, Solomon J. Dunlap, Makenzie R. Ewalt, Gage W. Hasselbacher, Siage A. Kenser, Paige N. Kruchinsky, Hope M. Lisenbee, Madison N. Long, Janelle M. McMahon, Rebecca A. Strode, Carlyn C. Utt, Phillip B. Ward, Jordon Yocum, Isabella K. Zavala;
Carthage: Samantha M. Mott;
Chicago: Maede Doolabi;
Cuba: Grace I. Buhlig, Whitney M. Holtz, Cindy R. Luthy, Jake A. Owens-Shores, Carmen C. Pratt;
Ellisville: Jordan Stewart;
Fairview: Samantha J. Munson
Farmington: Shelby L. Bull, Jill R. Ifft, Keith H. Ifft;
Frederick: Lindsey C. Grafton;
Good Hope: Sharon E. Arnold;
Hanna City: Jessica R. Boroughs;
Havana: Jennifer R. Hertter, Hallie R. Linder, Ruth A. Lippert;
Huntsville: Taylor M. Armstrong;
Kilbourne: Abigail J. Whitlow;
Lewistown: Traci L. Brown, Jackson C. Churchill, Adah C. Cripe, Kami S. Duncan, Brennan S. Grove, Parker W. Roddis, Landry L. Smith, Jaiden, Curtis H. Watson, Calvin D. Weaver;
London Mills: Ashley R. Tarochione, Elliet B. Willis;
Macomb: Jacob B. Bartels, Katherine Benson, Ruth E. Buren, Mallory J. Burg, Dallas F. Davis, Zachary M. Hagmeier, Adeola Nwamina, Onyinye Okakpu, Amber Owens, Anaiah S. Payne, William D. Payne, Misty A. Peyer, Andrew J. Rittenhouse, Shuai Zhao;
Mason City: Annalea R. Babbs;
Peoria: Sarah A. Wilson-McCoy;
Prairie City: Jalyn K. Fayhee;
Rushville: Conner J. Abernathy, Elizabeth L. Corrie, Camryn J. Flowers, Sophia A. Greene, Danielle J. Hammack, Cheyann V. Ide, Katelyn G. Ingles, Skyler A. Koch, Kalynn A. Prather, Rachel B. Rahar, Haley VanDeVenter, Ella A. Williams, Maci N. Wrench;
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Dean’s List, Fall 2023 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 2023 semester. Students who have designated a privacy hold on their accounts will not be listed.
Astoria: Hunter D. Protsman;
Auburn: Cole B. Smith ;
Basco: Jerick L. LeMaire;
Baylis: Christian J. Clayton;
Blandinsville: Jade V. Miller;
Bloomington: Joe T. Jefferson;
Bushnell: Peyton M. Bowman, Patricia K. Chambers, Dalton H. Horwedel, Ezra G. Mason;
Cameron: Luke W. Hawkins;
Canton: Angelina J. Adame, Gabriel M. Blakely, Sabrina Carroll, Manuela Cianfriglia, Jersey R. Dilts, Amy J. Edwards, Jace W. Emery, Aaron R. Evans, Drew W. Freeman, Heuston A. Harkless, Jonathon J. Hedges, Laryn K. Kephart, Ian Kosier, Makyla E. Marvel, Tyonna L. McGinnis, Kaden J. Otto, Damien J. Patino, Elijah A. Perkins, Zachary A. Pittaway, Rylee D. Reed, Kevin P. Schroer, Sydney E. Theinert, Johnny T. Torrence, Jr;
West Charleston, WV: Kcion J. Welch;
Coal City: Caden T. Kuder;
Colchester: Rylie A. Reeves;
Cuba: Trevor D. Gorforth, Kelsie D. Hampton, Samantha J. Woods;
Davenport, IA: Max J. Stein;
Dunfermline: Ayden R. Weis;
Ellisville: Conner R. Crusen;
Elmwood: Lynzie A. Perdue;
Evans, CO: Julieanna J. Young;
Fairview: Tyler D. Heinz;
Farmington: Emylee M. Mahr;
Geneseo: Jake R. Nelms;
Gilson: Matthew J. McDaneld;
Glasford: Nathan W. Henkle;
Good Hope: Kyle A. Rhoads;
Guthrie, OK: Connor D. McCabe;
Hanna City: Connor A. Taylor;
Havana: Caleb M. Fleer, Jeremy V. Huynh, Margaret A. Porter, Elizabeth N. Sears;
Industry: Halie A. Moranville;
Ipava: Haylie J. Boehl;
Jacksonville: Alexis D. Prather;
Keokuk, IA: Andrew D. Rairden;
Knob Noster, MO: Samantha L. McElhiney;
Lewistown: Cole A. Beekman, Peirce D. Boyer, Deidra Brown, Lily A. Derry, Kayla M. Ray, Esmeralda Uribe;
Macomb: Eric Y. Akoto, Emma K. Carson, Michael E. Ewen, Olivia J. Gardner, Trustin L. Kimbrough, Alex H. Leflore, Frances E. Long, Bryonna K. Oden, Ezra J. Reneau, Devon A. Simpson, Megan M. Stickler, Blaine D. Swedell, Alexander Vyhnanek, Alexis Willie;
Mazone: Matthew J. Cruise;
Mulvane, KS: Lyric N. Edgerle;
Normal: Kellen J. Hershberger;
Prairie City: Christopher M. Taylor III;
Rushville: Christian L. Bertoux, Andrea P. Busby, Kaitlin Fredriksen, Emily A. Gossage, Erin A. Miller, Cortney S. Taylor, Lisa A. Villwock;
Posted by Sally Shields on | Comments Off on Dean’s List, Fall 2023 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 2023 semester. Students who have designated a privacy hold on their accounts will not be listed.
Astoria: Riley J. Burget, Aleah B. Foster;
Bushnell: Tessa L. Reimolds, Dylan G. Silchack;
Canton: Lindsey N. Harrison-McDowell, Jovie R. Hutton, Erynn J. Lundeen, Taylor K. Marshall, Madison P. Weaver, Andrea D. Wrestler;
Cuba: Sara Gilpin, Nellie J. Lehnhausen;
Dunfermline: Tanya L. Kellus;
Peoria: Taylor A. Dimmitt;
Havana: Rachel L. Bailey, Stephanie J. Bailey, Erin R. Danner;
Ipava: Sophie M. Lascelles;
Kilbourne: Addisyn R. Chapin;
Addisyn R. Chapin Kilbourne
Lewistown: Lucas M. Adams, Brookelyn P. Barclay, Kelsey L. Irwin, Shanna D. Judd, Brooke T. Lerch, Aidan C. Reed;
Macomb: Mariam Adebo, Irene Akinyemi, Patricia L. Brown, Olubukola A. Dopamu, Alexandria Forman, Lyndsay N. Hughes, Stella Klariz Liebsack, Marcus D. Murray, Emmanuella Oke, Devon L. Smith, Jr., Noah C. Spencer;
Pekin: Brittany C. Wertz;
Rushville: Adrianne F. Collins, Faith A. Farris I, Madisyn P. Quinn, Andreas R. Smith, Tanna S.
