Dr. Robert P. Marshall
WHEREAS, in special recognition of distinguished service to Illinois Valley Community College and the IVCC community, the Board of Trustees wishes to recognize Dr. Robert P. Marshall by honoring him with the title of Administrator Emeritus; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marshall was hired in 1979 as the Director of Admissions and Records and then was the Vice President for Student Services for a combined total of 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marshall was a dedicated advocate for community college students and Student Services and was instrumental in guiding students to appropriate resources and services for academic and personal success; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marshall was active at the state level in the Illinois Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (IACRAO) organization, serving as the President of the organization in 1992 and in the Illinois Community College Admissions and Records Officers Organization (ICCAROO), serving as the President in 1982, and actively worked to remain current on best practices, trends, and research in the field throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marshall served the College and the local community with extraordinary dedication and continues to actively support the IVCC Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marshall has demonstrated professional competence, provided meritorious service and leadership 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 Administrator Emeritus for Dr. Robert
P. Marshall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Dr.
Robert P. Marshall for his dedication and service to Illinois Valley Community College
and to the students, staff, and faculty members who have been positively impacted
by his over 30 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 Administrator Emeritus status for Dr. Robert P. Marshall 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 “Administrator Emeritus” in community and professional activities may be allowed now and hereafter.
Effective this 12th Day of December, 2024