The GED Test is Changing…Again
Posted in Education on April 10, 2013 View Comments.
The Adult Education and Transition Programs (AETP) division at Kishwaukee College announced that the current version of the GED test will expire at the end of 2013. The current version, known as the 2002 Series GED test,
Keeping success in Reach
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Pablo Picasso once said, “Action is the foundational key to all success.” SyLinda Menafee, Coordinator of Student Success and Retention at Kishwaukee College would probably agree. The difference between an academically successful student and a student who is
Learning Skills Center
Posted in Education on April 10, 2013 View Comments.
The Learning Skills Center (LSC) offers academic support services free of charge for students at Kishwaukee College. The LSC consists of two components: Tutoring Services and Testing Services. Tutoring Services provides quality, one-on-one and group learning assistance
Samantha Johnson: Do what you want to do
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Samantha Johnson is studying Criminal Justice at Kishwaukee College. After she completes her degree at Kishwaukee College, she plans to further her education by transferring to either Northern Illinois University or Michigan State University. “Unlike high school,”
Bluebirding Happiness
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First of all, I need to say that I am a birder, a novice birder, but a birder nevertheless. “Birders” for those of you who are uninitiated, are people who watch wild birds. For me, it began
Rethinking Manufacturing
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Manufacturing…isn’t that where the stereotypical blue-collar worker is found? Actually, the answer to that is “no.” Maybe that was true a quarter-century ago, but manufacturing has undergone a quiet revolution in the past 20 years or so,
3D Printing: Science Fact, Not Fiction!
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In October of 2012, Bob Lawrence brought a little piece of the future to Kishwaukee College: a 3D Printer! A 3D Printer creates an object out of drawings using anything from metal to plastic that is
Plan Well and Reach High
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Three steps to a seamless transfer Successful transfer students not only take their studies seriously, they take the time to set goals and plan their transfer. With a good plan, you’ll increase your chances of choosing the
Big Dreams Don’t Have to Start With a Big Budget
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Why should you attend a two-year college like Kishwaukee College (KC) if your goal is a four-year degree? Because low cost and high quality add up to one smart choice. As the price of an education climbs
The Right Amount of Higher Education
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You don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income In choosing a career, it’s important to know your personal interests and talents, the job outlook for occupations matching your interests and talents,
Kids College Summer 2013
Posted in Education on April 9, 2013 View Comments.
Coming Summer 2013! 5 Academies: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy June 17 and June 19 Students entering 7 and 8 grades Students will work with Kishwaukee College Faculty to explore STEM concepts through hands-on exercises and