Wednesday, Oct. 15 is the beginning of the second annual Feed The Need Campus Food Drive.
This initiative is to collect non-perishable food items to support students who are facing food insecurity. Your contributions can make a significant impact on their lives.
Drop-off Locations on KCC’s Riverfront Campus:
Please join others at KCC in this effort. Every donation counts. Your support helps create a caring community where everyone feels valued and supported.
The final day for collections is Monday, Dec. 1.
According to recent studies, as many as 39% of community college students nationally face food insecurity, highlighting the importance of initiatives like Feed the Need. By working together, Illinois community colleges are demonstrating their commitment to student well-being and to the communities they call home.
This statewide initiative, organized by the Illinois Community College Board, engages campuses in a friendly competition while serving a critical need. Last year, Illinois community colleges collectively donated more than 91,000 food items to support students and families across the state.
KCC students and staff are invited to the Hammes Bookstore for a selfie with Sir Howlington the Werewolf! He’s inside the Hammes Bookstore.
Get a selfie any time the bookstore is open through the end of October:
Kankakee Community College’s Radiography program has been awarded initial accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
JRCERT is the leading accrediting agency for radiologic science education programs.
“Achieving initial accreditation from JRCERT represents a significant achievement for our program,” said Rebecca Sherry, professor and director of the Radiography Program. “It reflects the strength of our academic foundation, the commitment of our faculty, and the excellence of our clinical affiliations. This accreditation assures students they are joining a program grounded in integrity, innovation, and nationally recognized standards. We look forward to continuing to prepare knowledgeable, compassionate imaging professionals equipped for today’s healthcare environment.”
Seeking accreditation is voluntary, and KCC received an initial three-year accreditation, the maximum time. There are 28 accredited Radiography programs in Illinois.
“I appreciate the contributions of KCC administrators, advisory members, community members, graduates, and students who contributed to this accomplishment,” Sherry said. “Accreditation by JRCERT is a gold standard.”
The Radiography program prepares students for careers as radiographers or radiologic technologists who take high-quality images of the body’s internal structures by utilizing ionizing radiation and patient positioning. Graduates work in hospitals, imaging centers, surgical centers, and various healthcare settings, said Sherry.
Radiologic technologists are the third-largest group of health care professionals (after nurses and physicians). KCC’s program requires two years of full-time study, with classroom theory and clinical experiences. The program has clinical affiliations with eight Illinois hospitals and various outpatient clinics.
The program includes radiographic physics and biology, radiation safety, patient positioning and lab procedures, anatomy and pathology, image analysis, patient care, and communication.
Twenty students can be admitted into KCC’s Radiography program each summer term. For more information about the program, contact Sherry at rsherry@kcc.edu, phone 815-802-8830, or submit an information request at https://healthcareers.kcc.edu.
TRIO Student Support Services at KCC is now accepting new students!
Benefits include:
Eligibility for KCC’s TRIO program includes being a U.S. citizen; enrollment at KCC; and one of these – low-income (based on federal guidelines), be a first-generation college student, or have a documented disability.
Apply today on KCC’s TRIO program website or visit KCC Room L327.
Pictured: TRIO students (left-right) Robyann Morris, Robert Rogers and Kaitlyn Medina on KCC’s south lawn; and Bradley Galarza at KCC’s 2025 commencement.
