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Community Invited to Welcome ICC President Dr. Jamonica Rolle

by Amanda Lewis

East Peoria, IL (07/20/2026) — Illinois Central College invites community members, business partners, alumni, and friends of the College to attend a welcome reception for ICC President Dr. Jamonica Rolle.

When: Wednesday, July 22 | 4:30-7 p.m.

Program Begins: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Illinois Central College Peoria Campus, Student Center

The reception will provide an opportunity for the greater Peoria region to welcome Dr. Rolle as she begins her tenure as ICC's sixth president and to celebrate the next chapter of leadership at the College.

Dr. Rolle began her service on July 1. She brings more than 20 years of progressive community college leadership experience and a strong record of advancing student success, workforce-aligned programs, and strategic community partnerships. Her collaborative and innovative leadership will help guide ICC into its next era of excellence, expanding opportunity for students and strengthening the College's impact across Central Illinois. Learn more about Dr. Rolle at https://icc.edu/about/office-of-the-president/.

"I am truly honored and excited to serve as Illinois Central College's sixth president, and I extend my sincere gratitude to the Board of Trustees and the ICC community for this opportunity to serve. ICC is a thriving college with deep community roots and a proud record of student success. I look forward to working alongside faculty, staff, students, and community partners to advance student learning, expand life outcomes, and continue driving innovation and opportunity throughout the region," said Dr. Rolle.

The ICC Board of Trustees Board selected Dr. Rolle following a comprehensive national search, citing her demonstrated ability to deliver measurable outcomes in student achievement, strengthen workforce-aligned programming, and build partnerships that support employers and communities.

Community members are encouraged to RSVP in advance.

Illinois Central College serves as a critical driver of educational attainment, workforce readiness, and economic vitality across Central Illinois. Under Dr. Rolle's leadership, ICC will continue to build on its strong foundation and deliver expanded opportunity and measurable outcomes for the students and communities it serves.

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Illinois Central College is a two-year community college with campuses in East Peoria, Peoria, and Pekin, Illinois, providing a high-quality, affordable education to prepare students to enter the workforce or to transfer to a four-year institution. ICC is the 2020 awardee of the National Community College Charles Kennedy Equity Award from ACCT, a 2022 and 2025 EDA Good Job Challenge Institution, and the Lead College for the state of Illinois' Workforce Empowerment Initiative. ICC also conducts original research in agricultural fields, including water quality and soil conservation. For more information, visit icc.edu.

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