Illinois Valley Community College

This podcast explores the earthquake that occurred in the Illinois Valley on November 15, 2023, with IVCC Geology professor, Mike Phillips.

This podcast discusses the Wellness Series planned to help students destress, relax, and learn ways to improve their physical and mental health with Student Government Vice President, Drew Knipper.

This podcast explores the exciting things happening on campus as the Fall semester begins to welcome our new, current, and returning students back to campus.

This podcast discusses the upcoming Health Fair events on April 20th with Nicolette Kendall, IVCC student and Student Government President and Sarah Trager, IVCC Assessment Center Coordinator. The Health Fair has events on the Main Campus as well as the Ottawa Center including the Health Resources Tables event featuring community organizations and IVCC resources, relaxing activities, and free food!

On this student spotlight podcast, IVCC student, Virginia Garcia, is interviewed. It explores her journey and challenges as an adult student working towards her degree.

This podcast discusses the Fitness Center, open to IVCC employees and students, with current students, Ty Perin and Maryanna Amaral.

This podcast discusses One Book, One College and the events planned in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with guests Grace Norris, IVCC's Electronic Resources Librarian, and Heather Steele, Safe Journeys Community Educator.

This podcast discusses the YMCA Little Eagles Child Care with IVCC students, Corrina Hernandez & Jennifer Tomkins. Find out more about this free service for IVCC students and learn a little about their journey.

This podcast discusses One Book, One College and the exciting events planned with Grace Norris, IVCC's Electronic Resources Librarian, and Heather Steele, Safe Journeys Community Educator. This year's selection is Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land.

This podcast discusses the exciting things happening on campus to welcome new, current, and returning students back on campus with guest Grace Norris, IVCC's Electronic Resources Librarian. There are opportunities to ensure students are prepared for the start of the fall semester, along with a Community Resource Fair, and more!

This podcast explores the limited admission Medical Assistant program with program coordinator, Kaity Ritter.

This podcast explores the details about the 2022 Commencement Ceremony with guest and soon to be IVCC graduate, Emme Bottom.

Are you interested in learning more about IVCC's Winter Intersession, such as what courses are being offered? This podcast explores the details with the Director of Financial Aid, Eric Johnson, and the Director of Admissions & Records, Tom Quigley. #ivcceagles

This podcast explores the various delivery formats that IVCC courses have with the Director of Learning Resources, Dr. Patrice Hess.

This podcast is an IVCC Student Services update with information regarding October events, Spring registration, applying for graduation, and withdrawals.

This podcast explores the Automotive Associate in Applied Science degree and certificates, what job opportunities these can lead to, how much time is spent in the lab versus the classroom, and more! #ivcceagles

This podcast explores the One Book One College program, the book selection for the 2021-2022 academic year, events, and more. #ivcceagles

What should new or returning students know as they come back to campus this fall? Listen to our new podcast that answers frequently asked questions, such as where to park and how to find your classes. #ivcceagles

The Help Desk podcast explores this new certificate and what to expect as a technician with program coordinator for Cybersecurity, Nancy McDonnell.

Recharge your career at IVCC this fall; There are in-person, online, day, and evening options available.

You might be closer to completing your degree than you think!

Soar into the many pathways within Workforce Development with dean, Shane Lange. #ivcceagles

Soar into Welding with program coordinator, Tony Sondgeroth. #ivcceagles

Soar into Nursing with IVCC instructors, Anne Bruch and Laura Hodgson. #ivcceagles

Soar into the Medical Assistant program with program coordinator, Kaity Ritter. #ivcceagles

Soar into the Early Childhood Education Program with program coordinator, Tammy Landgraf. #ivcceagles

Soar into many options in Criminal Justice with program coordinator, Kevin Hermes. #ivcceagles

Soar into Business Administration with program coordinator, Bob Reese. #ivcceagles

Begin your educational journey with IVCC. #ivcceagles

Soar into agriculture with program coordinator, Willard Mott. #ivcceagles

Soar into the rapidly growing field of Accounting with instructor, Amber Fox. #ivcceagles

This podcast discusses the 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony and answers frequently asked questions.

This podcast explores our limited admission Medical Assistant program, explains what a Medical Assistant does, provides steps on applying to the program, and more.

This podcast is about one student’s journey as an adult student while working towards her Nursing degree.

This podcast explores the support services offered by Learning Resources, including Connect to Complete, Success Coaching, Peer Tutoring, and more.

This podcast dives into the certificates and degrees within Health Professions, such as Medical Assistant and Nursing, with new Health Professions Director, Dr. Grobe.

This podcast explains what students should be doing now to prepare for registration.

This podcast is advice for students from IVCC faculty. Included in the podcast are tips on how to be successful with online learning.

This podcast explores the transfer process with IVCC Counselor, Valery Calvetti. Topics discussed include how credits transfer, ways to narrow down college choices, and what students can do now to prepare for their next steps.

This podcast discusses the changes that students, staff, faculty, and visitors can expect when coming to campus this fall with returning guest, Dr. Patrice Hess, the Director of Learning Resources. As President of IVCC, Dr. Jerry Corcoran, said in a recent video update, everyone’s health and safety is our top concern.

This podcast explores the new Cannabis Production Certificate with Ag program co-coordinator, Kathryn Seebruck. Topics discussed include courses within this certificate, length of time for completion, types of local or regional jobs that can be expected, and how this feeds into the Associate in Applied Science Agronomy degree.

This podcast dives into our Welding degrees and certificates with program coordinator, Tony Sondgeroth. It explores the different types of welding and what types of jobs students could expect upon completion of the degrees or certificates.

This podcast offers advice on ways to destress.

This podcast explores all the recent changes at IVCC due to COVID-19, such as our campus closure, the conversion to online classes, and how to access our remote services.

The Cybersecurity Podcast explores this Associate in Applied Science degree with program coordinator, Nancy McDonnell. The podcast dives into what cybersecurity is, how long the program takes to complete, what types of jobs are available, and concludes with security tips.

The Foundation Office podcast begins with a brief IVCC history, then discusses scholarships, Annual Giving Day, and the Student Emergency Living Fund.

This podcast describes the support services available within Learning Resources, including the Assessment Center, Jacobs Library, and the Learning Commons.

In this podcast, Putnam County High School senior, Dylan Zupec, discusses his experience of taking Transfer Academy courses on IVCC's main campus while still in high school.

This podcast discusses a campus resource that some students are not aware of: Career Services. We dive into why students should visit Career Services, internships, and the annual Job Fair.

This podcast explores frequently asked questions in regards to financial aid.

This podcast dives into what Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are, their benefits, and skills that employers are looking for.