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Summer Enrollment Going on Now!

Enrollment at Heartland Community College is currently underway for the summer 2012 semester.

Heartland Community College is prepared to help new, current, visiting or returning students prepare for success at every step of the enrollment process. Students looking to get a jump start on the fall 2012 semester, continue earning credits for a transfer degree, or finishing their current degree or certificate programs can visit www.heartland.edu/enroll for additional information on summer 2012 classes. In addition, current and prospective students are welcome to visit any one of the College’s three convenient locations in Lincoln, Normal and Pontiac to begin the summer 2012 enrollment process.

Summer classes at Heartland Community College begin May 21.  For a complete list of available classes, visit www.heartland.edu/schedule.  For additional information about Heartland, or about becoming a Heartland student, call (309) 268-8059 or visit www.heartland.edu.

HCC Joins The Democracy Commitment

Heartland Community College has joined a national effort to promote the central role of civic education by becoming a signatory campus to the national community college initiative, The Democracy Commitment (TDC). HCC has long promoted such efforts through the work of its Political Engagement Project, which has sponsored campus events and efforts within the classroom to promote the development of civic knowledge, skills and motivation.

Becoming a signatory campus to The Democracy Commitment brings national attention to HCC's efforts and enhances the College’s position for grant and resource acquisition to further its civic education and engagement efforts. TDC campuses receive support through a series of valuable connections with national organizations, such as the American Association of State Colleges & Universities and The New York Times Knowledge Network, and with an existing network of U.S. community college campuses that are also intentionally engaging in civic work for the benefit of dialogue and problem solving regarding civic learning in the classroom and projects on campus.

As a TDC campus, HCC will make a public commitment to the central role of civic education; provide intentional support for both curricular and extracurricular programs that build civic skills among students, especially focusing on projects that support students in doing public work; provide for faculty and staff development in civic engagement; build partnerships with local civic, non-profit and governmental agencies whose primary work is the social and economic development of local communities; and develop joint regional and national programs with partner universities, and with national higher education associations. 

HCC’s commitment to democracy building is currently featured in a spotlight on The Democracy Commitment website http://thedemocracycommitment.org/2012/03/23/campus-spotlight-heartland-community-college/.  For more information on The Democracy Commitment, visit www.TheDemocracyCommitment.org and for more information on HCC’s Political Engagement Project efforts visit http://www.heartland.edu/pep.

Tim Rixstine Selected as 2012 Distinguished Alum

Local business owner and Heartland graduate Tim Rixstine has been selected as Heartland’s 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes individual career achievements and positive community impact while exhibiting Heartland values, which include a “can-do” attitude, respect for diversity, and ethical decision-making.

Rixstine, an entrepreneur who credits Heartland Community College with giving him the foundation for success in business, is the owner of Bloomington’s Molly Maid service. Rixstine confesses his Heartland education helped him to think and plan strategically, prepare and communicate his professional services effectively, and overcome common entrepreneurial obstacles.  Since attending Heartland, Rixstine has seen business revenues exceed $8.5 million, and he has helped his Molly Maid franchise grow into the largest residential cleaning service in McLean County. Rixstine’s franchise has one of the highest market penetration rates and employee retention rates in the nation, and in 2010 it was accepted into the prestigious Molly Maid Gold Level President’s Circle.

Rixstine has given back to Heartland and his community by serving on the inaugural board of directors for the HCC Alumni Association. He is an enthusiastic Heartland advocate and donates regularly to Heartland scholarship events and to a variety of other charitable organization in the area. Rixstine also personally volunteers at the Clare House Food Pantry and has organized several fundraising campaigns for The Neville House domestic violence shelter.

Alumni Association President Janet Hood, who nominated the entrepreneur for the award, shares “Tim is a phenomenal example for current Heartland students. His perseverance, dedication to hard work, and his career success are a result of going beyond just meeting expectations.”

For being selected as this year's recipient, Rixstine will deliver Heartland’s 2012 commencement address on Friday, May 18.