Kishwaukee College Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2021

Kishwaukee College Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2021

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Leadership

Message from the President Kishwaukee College is pleased to share our 2021 Annual Report to the Community, demonstrating our impact across the district.

Our goal is to share demographic, financial, and other valuable information on the College. Kish is a vital resource for meeting local community educational needs.

It is critical for us to work collaboratively with K-12 educators, universities, economic development organizations, businesses, and community leaders to achieve our mission of providing a quality, affordable education. You will see our many partnerships highlighted in the report. These relationships benefit not only our learners, but all of us residing in our communities. We are stronger together.

Dr. Laurie Borowicz President Kishwaukee College

The Annual Report includes information on the Kishwaukee College Foundation.

The College and the Foundation have worked together since the Foundation was established in 1971 to provide additional funding to students and College programs.

Since then, the Foundation has donated millions of dollars back to the College.

I am proud to lead Kishwaukee College, and look forward to continuing our important work.

Board of Trustees

Robert B. Johnson Chair

Dr. Robert Hammon Vice Chair

Kathleen Spears Secretary

Kathy Countryman

Geri-Dee Hayden

Linda Mason

College Goals Kishwaukee College’s annual goals are developed from five Strategic Plan Initiatives.

Learn more at kish.edu/goals

Strategic Plan Initiatives Student Success: Provide programs and services to foster student achievement.

External Partnerships: Partner with stakeholders to meet community needs.

Valuing Employees: Recognize the importance of building and maintaining a positive employee experience.

Continuous Improvement: Position the College for the future through thoughtful strategic planning.

Resource Management: Optimize the fiscal, physical, technological and knowledge management resources.

NOTE: All numbers shown throughout the report are for July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 unless otherwise noted.

For more information, view the Kishwaukee College 2021 Annual Data Book at kish.edu/databook

Kathleen Watkins

Mohammad Mustafa Student Trustee

W

OMEN

59.7%

21 Median Age*

25.4% 4.8%

69.8%

MEN

40.3% Transfer

*National Average: 20

How Our Students Learned in FY21

Occupational

Developmental

**Adult Education/Continuing Education not included

3.5%

Face-to-Face

63.1%

Attend Part-Time

72%

Online

24.5%

Hybrid

4,043 Students Served

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693

Dual Credit High School Students

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Within 3 Years of Enrollment

51.7%

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First Time/Full-Time Students Complete Program or Transfer to Four-Year University National Average: 45.2%

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Our Students

Credits Generated by Type**

Workforce Development

$25.29

The College collaborates with local businesses and industries to meet the workforce needs within the community.

Median Full-Time Hourly Wage for Career Tech Grads

216 729 Businesses Served

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Job Postings

Degrees, Certificates & Short-Term Trainings Kish has more than 70 degree or certificate programs, along with short-term training. The College is continually working with area businesses to identify workforce needs.

New Certificates • • • • • • •

69.8%

90.6%

Cannabis & Hemp Cultivation Cybersecurity Specialist Google IT Support Professional Medical Assistant Networking Fundamentals Network Security Specialist Organizational Leadership

Kish Career Technical Grads are Employed Within the Kish District

*338

jobs & $29.7 million

In the Kish District can be Attributed to College Operations

Kish Career Technical Grads are Employed Within Illinois

For a complete list of program offerings, visit kish.edu/programs

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Supporting Small Businesses Kish College — in partnership with Waubonsee Community College, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) — provided 13 small businesses with $6,500 in grants through the generous support of First Midwest Bank.

66

Students Placed

@40

Internship Sites

*SOURCE: Kishwaukee College’s Economic Impacts and Student Employment Outcomes. (2021).

The Center for Governmental Studies at Northern lllinois University.

In Economic Output

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New Intercultural Center The College kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month in September with the opening of its new Intercultural Center.

Developed as part of Kish’s Equity Plan, the Center has hosted a variety of culturally diverse programs since opening.

Miles Halpern, Associate Professor of Art & Design at Kish, composed a unique visual representation of 10 diverse and inspiring people for the Intercultural Center.

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Student Athletes

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Athletic Opportunities at Kish Men’s Baseball Men’s & Women’s Basketball Men’s & Women’s Bowling Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Men’s & Women’s Golf Men’s & Women’s Soccer Women’s Softball Women’s Volleyball Coed Esports

Kish College’s food pantry was started in 2019 to help alleviate hunger and meet the basic needs of the campus community. Kody’s Cupboard provides non-perishable food items and meal kits to current, interested Kish students.

192 Students Served

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Student Involvement

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Financials

COVID-19 Relief Funding Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spring 2020, Kish College has utilized Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to benefit its students. Kish has helped offset educational expenses with direct cash payments to students, reducing fees and offering free support services. Kish has also used funds to purchase new equipment and technology.

Kish is committed to maintaining affordability for students while being fiscally responsible to taxpayers.

The College offers financial aid services to help provide a quality, affordable education for its students.

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Through aid from HEERF, Kish provided free support services to students during the Fall 2021 semester to assist with the financial challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

STUDENTS RECEIVED

$5,053,622 In Financial Aid

Of Kish Students

Direct Aid Payments Sent to Students

Free Support Services

1,279

45.1%

3,390,368

Textbooks & Course Materials

Received Some Type of Financial Aid*

TOTAL

* % awarded does not include KCMA/ Dual Credit/Adult Education students.

Does not include COVID Relief Funds.

Students Served

952

11

$ Spent

$842,866

$18,536

46

1,009

$7,800 $869,202

For more information, visit kish.edu/heerf

College FY21 Operating Funds Revenues/Transfers In

Received

Local Governmental Sources State Governmental Sources Federal Governmental Sources Student Tuition and Fees Other Revenues Transfers In Total Revenues/Transfers

Childcare Transportation

8,924,156 4,627,800 4,678 8,779,954 258,608 2,170,622 $24,765,818

Expenditures/Transfers Out

by Department

Expended

Instruction/Continuing Education Student Services Finance & Administration Marketing Other Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers

12,559,175 1,826,375 1,379,292 2,607,783 1,483,629 380,000 $20,236,254

0%

Salaries & Benefits Contractual Services General Materials & Supplies Travel & Conference Expense Utilities Other Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers 4%

19%

9%

7%

36% 62% 1%

0% 3%

Expended

15,489,225 1,530,833 789,704 30,576 634,778 1,381,138 380,000 $20,236,254 2%

7%

13% 7%

35%

9%

Expenditures/Transfers Out

by Object

8% 2% 76%

Kish faculty and staff play a critical role in the support of the College mission.

Kishwaukee College’s Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding employees for their contributions to the mission and vision of the College. Community members, college personnel, students and alumni submit nominations to recognize Full-Time Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Support Staff, Professional Staff and Part-Time Staff.

Employees by Status Full-Time Faculty/Staff

184

Part-Time Staff

38

Part-Time Faculty

102

TOTAL

324

Tanya Nezrick Full-Time Faculty

Foundation

Sean Walters Adjunct Faculty

Linda Smith Support Staff

The Kishwaukee College Foundation provides financial support through scholarships, program enhancement and overall support of College initiatives.

Foundation Alumni One of the goals of the Foundation is to increase engagement with College alumni. If you have taken a course or completed a program at Kish, the Foundation would love to connect with you!

2020 Kish Grad: Dakota Montavon Transfer Student Currently at NIU

New Foundation Funds *

Visit kish.edu/alumni to connect with us.

Donations Special Events Investment Revenues In-Kind Donations Increase in Net Assets

Received

511,542 74,532 2,092,289 94,563 $2,772,926

3%

18%

Ending Net Assets, June 30, 2021 Unrestricted Net Assets Restricted Assets Total Net Assets

1,557,410 8,278,248 $9,835,658

31%

64%

$ 407,4

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in scholars hip the 2020- s for 20 school ye 21 ar

Terry S. Jones & Nancy J. Eyer Nursing Student Scholarship is for students enrolled in the Nursing Program with financial need; preference given to single parents.

Frank Moore Memorial Fund provides financial support to the Biology Program for future cadaver needs.

Expended

Operating 406,994 Fundraising 66,760 Programs: Scholarships/Enhancements 841,930 Decrease in Net Assets 1,315,684 Total Increase in Net Assets $1,457,242

Kishwa College F ukee awarded oundation 655 stude nts

Nancy Heal Memorial Altrusa Scholarship Fund, in memory of Nancy Heal, provides support to women who are returning adult learners with financial need.

3%

76%

Expenses

Tambryanna Williams Part-Time Staff

Compeer Financial Scholarship is designed to help eration develop the next generation of agricultural workers by providing scholarships to students pursuing agriculture or agriculture-related degrees or certificates.

Foundation FY21 Operating Funds Revenues

Kim Green Professional Staff

5%

Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship will provide financial assistance for an on-campus assistantship for a student studying in a STEM program.

Ronald S. Sweet Jr. Endowment was established to honor the memory of Ronald S. Sweet Jr., who served as the Kish Head Volleyball Coach from 2003-2009; will provide scholarship support for students in financial need. *New funds between July 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021.

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2021 Awards of Excellence

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Planning for the Future As the landscape of higher education changes, so does Kish. The College continues to provide improved and enhanced services to meet the evolving needs of our communities.

Faculty Innovation Center

New Early Learning Center Space

The new Faculty Innovation Center will provide instructors with a space to test and experiment with the latest teaching technologies. The Center is expected to open in Spring 2022 and will help instructors create innovative learning experiences for their students.

The Early Learning Center (ELC) has a new, larger home in the renovated Campus Operations Building.

The renovation allowed the College to enhance the children’s learning spaces and playground area while creating opportunities for expanded program offerings. Illinois State Representatives Tom Demmer and Jeff Keicher secured a $225,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help fund the renovations.

Nicole Rempfer, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, demonstrates on a lightboard in the new Faculty Innovation Center. A lightboard is a glass writing surface with video recording software that allows an instructor to write on the surface and demonstrate content while looking through the glass directly at the audience.

Greenhouse Renovations The College Greenhouse has undergone extensive remodeling to improve hands-on learning experiences for Horticulture and Agriculture students. Kish received a $220,000 state grant from the Illinois Capital Development Board for facility upgrades, along with $75,000 from Compeer Financial Agriculture & Rural Initiative Grant for technology and equipment.

Sewer Project

www.kish.edu 815-825-2086

Village of Malta

Under the leadership of the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District, Kish College and the Village of Malta are partnering to consolidate wastewater treatment.

The project will help provide economic and environmental benefits and reduce long-term costs for both the College and Village.