Human Resources
The Human Resources department recruits, retains and develops a diverse workforce to support KCC's mission of enhancing quality of life through learning. This page contains information about various aspects of KCC’s human resources management and is intended for both current and potential employees.
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $22,880 | $28,600 | $34,320 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $24,722 | $30,902 | $37,083 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $26,776 | $33,470 | $40,164 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $29,004 | $36,255 | $43,506 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $31,406 | $39,257 | $47,108 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $34,028 | $42,535 | $51,042 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $36,822 | $47,868 | $58,915 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $39,900 | $51,870 | $63,840 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $43,200 | $56,159 | $69,119 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $46,779 | $60,813 | $74,847 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $50,671 | $65,872 | $81,074 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $55,738 | $75,247 | $94,755 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $65,545 | $88,486 | $111,427 |
| Salary: | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum |
| $77,344 | $104,414 | $131,484 |
Committee Assignments
Each year, KCC staff, administrators and faculty are encouraged to volunteer to serve on a committee. KCC’s committees may advise the president and other administrators on matters of importance to the operation of the college.
Committee chairs are responsible for ensuring that recommendations of the committee are appropriately channeled through the college’s organizational structure for further consideration. For more information, such as members, AQIP (Academic Quality Improvement Program) categories and liaisons, review the 2020-21 College Committees chart.
Academic Appeals
Purpose: To review requests for waiver of academic regulations.
Co-Chair: Jennifer Huggins, Sheri Cagle
Recorder: Dawn Travis
- Jackie Billings
- Jennifer Blanchette
- Diane Buswell
- Linsey Cuti
- Stephanie Rayman
- Jessica Reardanz-Friedericks
- Anne Reilly
- Jenny Rogers
- Ken West
- Cydney Boyd
- Monica Quinlan
Behavioral Intervention
Purpose: To proactively review the behavior of individuals about whom concerns are expressed, determine if intervention is needed, and ensure that those interventions take place.
Chair: Meredith Purcell
Recorder: Sharon Hoogstraat
Career Pathways
Purpose: To improve regular and sustained interaction with area employers in critical and high-demand industries, to create programs and occupational opportunities to meet employers’ needs; and to enhance opportunities for students to achieve their educational and career goals, while promoting an environment of excellence and innovation.
Co-Chair: Kelly Edwards, Katelynn Ohrt
Recorder: TBN
- Bridget Bertrand-Essington
- Kim Brands
- Pat Bukowski
- Charlie Cooke
- Roger Koerner
- Mary Kyrouac
- Katelynn Ohrt
- Clay Sterling
- Mark Stevenson
- Michelle Argento
- Tierra Dixon-Sullivan
- Kim Cross
- Ellen Schmidt
- Dana Washington
Communications Committee
Purpose: To promote two way communications. Representatives are encouraged to bring ideas and suggestions to the meetings. Representatives also need to share information with the employees that are being represented.
Chair: Beth Nunley
Recorder: Juli Gereg
- Michael Boyd (resource)
- David Cagle (resource)
- Michael O’Connor (resource)
- Mark Anderson
- Liz Becvar
- Gregg Beglau
- Tasha Blanchette
- Jill Christy
- Tracy Connor
- Lillian Fitzpatrick
- Kelsey Hart
- Sean Hogan
- Sergio Parks
- Monica Quinlan
- Laura Ryan
- Dawn Graveline
- TJ Hoekstra
- Sarah Nelson
- John Shivers
- Karen Slager
- Dana Washington
- Jennifer Zimmerman
Community Partnerships
Purpose: To take a convening leadership role to strengthen and sustain community partnerships by improved understanding of community challenges and increased engagement and partnership development with K-12 system, employers, and community partners while promoting an environment of excellence and innovation. Includes the Strengthen and Sustain Community Partnerships Action Project.
Co-Chairs: Mike Boyd
Curriculum and Academic Standards
Purpose: To review all programs and courses of instruction; to recommend additions, revisions and deletions of programs/courses.
Co-Chairs: Kiana Battle, Lesley Cooper
Recorder: Dawn Bennett
- Jennifer Blanchette
- John Bordeau
- Sheri Cagle
- Mike Caparula
- Paul Carlson
- Trisha Dandurand
- Chris Gibson
- Amy Harwood
- Kellee Hayes
- Jennifer Huggins
- Pat Klette
- Ken Mager
- Rexann McKinley
- Rebecca Murphy
- Meredith Purcell
- Kate Wachtor
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI)
Co-Chairs: Deisy Anderson, Whitney Mittons
Recorder: Amy Porter
- JuTun Andrews-King
- John Babich
- Trisha Dandurand
- Bernie Hinrich
- Jenny Pecora
- Ken West
- Megan Winterrowd
- Mark Anderson
- David Cagle
- Tierra Dixon-Sullivan
- Lillian Fitzpatrick
- Amanda Morgan
- Michelle Rodriguez
- Dana Washington
- Michelle Weishaar
- John Willard
Faculty Development
Purpose: To identify and implement programs and activities which assist faculty members in their continuing professional growth, including faculty in-service days and other avenues for professional growth.
Co-Chair: Craig Keigher, Scott Kistler
Recorder: TBD
- JP Cohen
- Mark Schnoor
- Chelise Slowik
- Mary Steichen
- Penelope Stickney
Instructional Technology
Purpose: To research and recommend current and emerging instructional technologies for adoption at Kankakee Community College. The committee will conduct assessments to determine technologies currently in use by faculty and determine appropriate forms of support based on the findings. The committee will survey needs, evaluate solutions to meet those needs.
Co-Chair: Chris Gibson, Craig Keigher
Recorder: Lamanda Baade
- Trisha Dandurand
- Darla Jepson
- Mike Miller
- Clay Sterling
- Tracy Conner
Foundational Coursework
Purpose: To redesign and rebuild foundational (remedial) education. Includes the Redesign Developmental Education Structure, Curriculum, and Pedagogy Action Project.
Co-chairs: Jennifer Huggins, TBN
Recorder: TBD
Safety and Security
Purpose: To promote a safe environment for all campus constituents; considers matters relative to emergency preparedness, risk management, and security
Chair: Eric Springer
Recorder: TBD
- Sheri Cagle
- Jacob Fansler
- Katie Henry
- Stella Mausehund
- Eric Springer
Strategic Planning and Oversight Committee (SPOC)
Purpose: To oversee the collaborative development and evaluation of the college’s strategic goals, and recommend new or revised quality improvement processes.
Co-Chair: Michael Boyd, Lesley Cooper
Recorder: TBD
- Robert Babich
- Mike Miller
- David Cagle
- Sheri Cagle
- Paul Carlson
- Jose da Silva
- Kim Harpin
- Jen Huggins
- Kari Nugent
- Beth Nunley
- Mike OConnor
- Kate Wachtor
Student Learning
Purpose: To develop, revise and monitor the implementation of the college’s plan for measuring its effectiveness in meeting established learning outcomes for students.
Co-Chair: Jennifer Blanchette, Lesley Cooper
Recorder: TBD
- Ruth Fabbro
- Glenda Forneris
- Sarah Gowler
- Carrie Jones
- Jessica Kawa
KCC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides unlimited free, confidential, short-term professional counseling and assessments as well as referrals for employees when they face problems that affect their jobs, family relationships, and their physical health. The EAP is provided to all employees and their dependents.
Counseling is available for alcohol and drug problems, marital problems, family problems that involve children, financial or legal difficulties. Any issue that affects you can be discussed with an EAP counselor.
Contacting an EAP counselor
Phone an EAP counselor at 1-815-933-2240. The number is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week. All contacts are completely confidential and are given prompt personal attention.
There is no cost to you or your dependents for work done by the EAP counselor.
Further referrals
After contacting the EAP, an appointment will be arranged with your counselor. You will discuss your situation with the counselor to determine what the major problems are, what needs to change and how to go about it. You may be referred to a psychiatrist, medical doctor or treatment program. If you need a referral beyond the EAP, your insurance benefit program may cover much of the expense.
Supervisory recommendations to EAP
A supervisor might suggest the use of the EAP if you are experiencing persistent job problems that don’t improve with corrective action. If your supervisor refers you, the EAP counselor will not discuss your problem with your employer.
Note: The EAP is designed to help you with your personal problems and does not affect the way work-related problems are handled. Work related issues are dealt with through KCC’s policies and procedures.
EAP office location
Riverside Healthcare
400 N Wall St, Suite 506 (Take B elevators)
Kankakee IL 60901
1-815-933-2240