Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg
WHEREAS, in special recognition of distinguished service to Illinois Valley Community College and the IVCC community, the Board of Trustees wishes to posthumously recognize Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg by honoring her with the title of Faculty Emerita; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Weeg was hired in 1956 to teach English at L-P High School and then served as a full-time faculty member for 17 years, with the distinction of being the first female faculty member to hold a Ph.D.; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Weeg was appointed chair of the Humanities Division in 1964, becoming the first woman to head an academic division at the community college, serving in this role until 1980, when she resigned that post to return full-time to the classroom until her retirement in 1989 for a total of 35 years of service to the College; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Weeg has been nominated for the AACC Outstanding Alumni Award, named in the Outstanding Educators of America and the Directory of American Scholars, and was selected as the 1985 Illinois Valley Business and Professional Women’s organization Woman of the Year and as one of the Zonta Club’s named Women Making History; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Weeg was an inspiration, a true champion of the College and a tremendous benefactor with a gift that will benefit generations of IVCC students; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Weeg served the community through her work with education society Delta Kappa Gamma, Zonta Club of the Illinois Valley, the American Federation of Teachers local 1810, the IVCC Foundation Board, Illinois Valley Business and Professional Women, LaSalle County Historical Society, and the Illinois Retired Teacher’s Association; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Weeg demonstrated professional competence, provided meritorious service and leadership to the College, community and profession, and upheld the mission, vision, strategic objectives and core values of the College during her employment, and championed the role of the College in the community throughout her life;
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. Mary Margaret Weeg.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Dr. Weeg 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 35 years of service and her extraordinary generosity to the College.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution was presented for approval at the Board of Trustees meeting on February 19, 2025 and will be noted in the permanent minutes of this Board meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Faculty Emerita status for Dr. Weeg will hereunto will be listed on the website and identified in publications related to the history of the College and be referred to with the title “Faculty Emerita” now and hereafter.
Effective this 19th Day of January, 2025