Dr. Jane Sack
WHEREAS, in special recognition of distinguished service to Illinois Valley Community College and the IVCC community, the Board of Trustees wishes to recognize Dr. Jane Sack by honoring her with the title of Faculty Emerita; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sack was hired as an adjunct faculty teaching Sociology, and then in 1996 as the Coordinator of the Education to Careers Program before serving as a counselor for a total of 20.58 years of service to the College, in addition to years of service in the field of counseling; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sack was a dedicated and passionate advocate for community college students and developed creative programs and seminars to meet the needs of students including Kicking Off Your Kids Careers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sack truly embodied integrity in her work with students by providing emotional support and guidance to students facing personal challenges by offering individual counseling sessions and referrals when needed; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sack assisted our students in setting realistic collegiate and personal goals by putting together a plan of action to achieve their goals and by providing the motivation to keep them on their path; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sack 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 her 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 Emerita for Dr. Jane Sack.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Dr.
Jane Sack for her dedication and service to Illinois Valley Community College and
to the students, staff, and faculty members who have been positively impacted by her
over 20 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 Emerita status for Dr. Jane Sack 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 Emerita” in community and professional activities may be allowed now and hereafter.
Effective this 12th Day of December, 2024