Dr. Francis H. Dolan
WHEREAS, in special recognition of distinguished service to LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College and the IVCC community, the Board of Trustees wishes to posthumously recognize Francis H. Dolan, by honoring him with the title of President Emeritus; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dolan served first as the Assistant Director for LPO for ten years prior to being selected as the director; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dolan served LPO as the fourth Director of LPO, beginning in 1947 when the College was located at LaSalle-Peru Township High School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dolan’s leadership was fundamental to significant growth at LPO and under his leadership, LPO grew from college enrollment grew from 258 students in 1948 to 864 students in 1965; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dolan’s leadership in the formative years during the creation of Illinois Valley Community College was critical to the success of the transition; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dolan also served as the first Director for Illinois Valley Community College prior to his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dolan demonstrated professional competence, provided meritorious service, and upheld the highest standards for the College and championed the role of the College in the community; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dolan was inducted into the IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame in 2010;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College that it approves the posthumous designation of President Emeritus for Dr. Dolan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Dr. Dolan for his dedication and service to LPO Junior College, to Illinois Valley Community College, and to the generations of community members who have been positively impacted by the College.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution was presented at the Investiture Ceremony on September 21, 2023 and will be noted in the permanent minutes of this Board meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that President Emeritus status for Dr. Dolan hereunto will be listed on the website and identified in publications related to the history of the College and that the use of the title “President Emeritus” in community and professional activities may be allowed in reference to Dr. Dolan.
Effective this 9th Day of November, 2023