Mr. James Stevenson

WHEREAS, in special recognition of distinguished service to Illinois Valley Community College and the IVCC community, the Board of Trustees wishes to recognize James Stevenson by honoring him with the title of Faculty Emeritus; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stevenson was hired in 1968 as a counselor and after retiring in 2000, served the College as the Transfer Coordinator for a total of 43.74 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stevenson was a dedicated and passionate advocate for community college transfer students and attended transfer articulation conferences to bring that information back for our students; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stevenson was known state-wide for his attention to detail and his advocacy for equitable treatment for students transferring to the universities; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stevenson truly embodied integrity in his knowledge of transfer, compassion and respect for our most vulnerable students; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stevenson was always up to date on college admissions requirements, transfer requirements, and best practices in the field. He used effective communication by clearly explaining complex topics to students and assisted students in assessing their strengths, interests, and goals to develop a personalized plan of action; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stevenson has demonstrated professional competence, provided meritorious service to the College, community and profession, and has upheld the mission, vision, strategic objectives and core values of the College during his employment, and has championed the role of the College in the community;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College that it approves the designation of Faculty Emeritus for James Stevenson.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to James Stevenson for his dedication and service to Illinois Valley Community College and to the students, staff, and faculty members who have been positively impacted his over 40 years of service to the College.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution was presented for approval at the Board of Trustees meeting on December 12, 2024 and will be noted in the permanent minutes of this Board meeting.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Faculty Emeritus status for James Stevenson 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 “Faculty Emeritus” in community and professional activities may be allowed now and hereafter.

Effective this 12^th Day of December, 2024