Mr. Stephen Alvin

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

WHEREAS, Mr. Alvin was selected in 1998 as an adjunct faculty and then as a full-time faculty member; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alvin served IVCC for 21.79 years, teaching history courses with a primary emphasis on global history, including the development of two global history courses for China and the Middle East, in addition to his additional years of service in education; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alvin served as the Study Abroad Coordinator for 20 years and participated in Fullbright programs, taught a semester in England, and studied at the East West Institute in Hawaii; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alvin served on numerous college committees including Curriculum and Educational Excellence Council and was the Vice President and President of the faculty union, serving on several contract negotiations teams and hiring committees; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alvin was an exemplary employee and was hard-working, dedicated to teaching and learning, honest in all of his dealings, and cared deeply about the faculty, students and staff at IVCC; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alvin 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 Stephen Alvin.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Stephen Alvin for his dedication and service to Illinois Valley Community College and to the students and faculty members who have been positively impacted his 21 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 Steven Alvin 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 12th Day of December, 2024