2009-2010 annual report - Heartland Community College

Enthusiasm. Collaboration. Success.
Community colleges are unique. They create accessible and affordable opportunities for achievement among students
of all ages, backgrounds and interests. Supportive local partnerships allow community colleges to explore innovative
concepts while guiding academic, personal and cultural initiatives. Most importantly, community colleges provide a path
to success for people throughout the region. Our college is thrilled to support progress in individual lives as well as across
our many thriving communities.
It’s been an exhilarating year at Heartland. We’ve experienced the College’s first-ever presidential transition and
celebrated the completion of our strategic College Development Plan. Enhancements to Heartland’s Normal campus
include additional instructional facilities, a Student Center addition, an expanded Heartland Cafe and a new student
bookstore. The Astroth Community Education Center and Fitness and Recreation Center are also complete, expanding
Heartland’s ability to support access to higher education and excellence in teaching and learning with an enhanced focus
on student and community success. The Challenger Learning Center is supporting K-12 schools and businesses from our
Normal campus. The Corn Crib at Heartland Community College has given our student-athletes a home while bringing
professional baseball to the heart of our district. Our Lincoln and Pontiac Centers continue to enthusiastically serve Logan
and Livingston County residents. The College also embraced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase 96 acres of
land adjacent to our existing Normal campus. This will help us plan thoughtful, incremental growth as we respond to the
emerging needs of our growing and thriving community.
Heartland Community College has been hard at work to ensure we offer the most up-to-date programs, services and
resources in 21st Century education. As we approach HCC’s 20th anniversary, we appreciate the opportunity to share our
2009-10 Annual Report, and to once again feature the people, events and success stories that define Heartland’s unique
role in our community and in the world we share.
It is an honor to join our community, where Heartland value and commitment to learning success support personal and
regional progress. On behalf of the Heartland team, thank you for your interest and support. We hope you enjoy this
overview of our recent work building bridges to community and personal success.
Dr. Allen Goben
Heartland Graduates
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE TO OUR SUPPORTERS
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