Welcome to Waubonsee Community College’s new monthly column in the Kane County Chronicle. Each month, a member of our faculty, staff or student body will author a column highlighting the work of the college and its affect on our community.

Since the 1960s, Waubonsee has provided life-changing educational opportunities for local residents. Our graduates are in successful careers in all types of industries, many taking leadership positions in their chosen professions. Waubonsee alumni are our first responders, our health care professionals, our business executives and our social service leaders. Many hold elected positions throughout the Fox Valley. Students and alumni tell us that Waubonsee’s faculty and staff help them achieve more than they thought possible.

While Waubonsee’s values and emphasis on student success have their roots in the college’s founding, this is an exceptionally exciting time at the college. Echoing state and national goals, Waubonsee has devoted itself to helping more of our students earn a degree or certificate, which are valuable credentials in the workplace. We’re seeing the results with record numbers of graduates in recent years.