Dr. Jamonica Rolle Selected as New President of Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL (03/23/2026) — The Illinois Central College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jamonica Rolle (pronounced 'role') as the College's next president following a comprehensive national search. Dr. Rolle will assume the role on July 1 and will lead ICC's continued advancement as a regional leader in student success, workforce development, and economic vibrancy.
The Board's decision reflects Dr. Rolle's demonstrated ability to deliver measurable outcomes in student achievement, strengthen workforce-aligned programming, and build partnerships that support employers and communities. She will guide ICC's next phase of strategic growth, expanding access, strengthening transfer and career pathways, and advancing the College's impact across Central Illinois.
"Dr. Rolle is a highly accomplished leader with 20 years of progressive experience across all aspects of a community college. Her strengths and qualifications clearly align with ICC's mission and current priorities as evident in her strong commitment to student success, workforce development, and community impact. Her proven ability as a collaborative, innovative leader will also guide the College into its next era of excellence and community service. The Board looks forward to partnering with Dr. Rolle in supporting and advancing ICC's vision and mission," said Cindy Byrd, Chair of the ICC Board of Trustees.
Dr. Rolle serves as College Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and College Operations at Broward College, where she leads the academic and operational strategy of an institution serving 52,000 students and 1,100 faculty members. With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience, she has served as Campus President, Vice Provost, and Dean. Her work has advanced student retention initiatives, developmental education reform, and strategic partnerships that support local and state economic development. She has also championed innovation in teaching and learning through the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and extended reality, across academic programs. Dr. Rolle holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of Florida.
"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, the search committee, and the entire 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 presidential search included a national recruitment effort and engagement with campus and community stakeholders. Feedback from faculty, staff, students, and community members informed the Board's final decision.
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.
Dr. Rolle's full bio and additional information about the presidential search are available at icc.edu/presidential-search/.
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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 Equity 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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