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SIC Coming Events

October 16, 2026 by Kathy Sands

Oct. 17, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. – ACT testing will be held in the A116 Learning Lab at SIC. Students can register and find study guides and practice materials at act.org. For more info or assistance, contact Jarrod Appel at 618-252-5400, ext. 2242.
Oct. 17, 11 a.m. – The SIC Falcons volleyball team will host Frontier Community College Lewis Clark College in a tri-match at Deaton Gym. For more info, visit sic.edu/volleyball.
Oct. 19 – Spring Semester Registration begins at SIC. Register for classes at www.my.sic.edu/ics or email an advisor at advising@sic.edu. Classes begin January 11.

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Filed Under: Southeastern Illinois College News

SIC Board Approves FY27 Budget; Joint Meeting Highlights RLC-SIC Alliance

September 25, 2026 by Kathy Sands

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees approved the college’s fiscal year 2027 budget and several other action items during its Sept. 22 meeting at the Stanford D. Williams Career & Training Center in Carmi. The meeting was followed by a joint meeting of the SIC and Rend Lake College boards of trustees.
Prior to the regular meeting, the SIC board held a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget. No members of the public attended the hearing, which concluded at 4:15 p.m.
During the regular meeting, trustees approved the FY27 budget, 2027 board meeting dates, revised academic calendars for 2027-28, revised Board Policy 4023 and the September Curriculum Report.

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Filed Under: News, Southeastern Illinois College News

SIC to Host Soar & Explore College Fair Inbox

September 19, 2026 by Kathy Sands

Southeastern Illinois College will host its second annual Soar & Explore College Fair on Wednesday, September 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Joseph C. Deaton Gymnasium on the Harrisburg campus. The free event is open to local high school juniors and seniors and current college students.

“This will be the second year that SIC has hosted this event, and we had great feedback last year,” said SIC’s High School Recruiter and Dual Credit Coordinator, Nicole Racey, who organized the event. “This event is truly for any student interested in exploring their educational opportunities. We’ll have options ranging from CTE certificates to pathways for bachelor’s degrees.”

Approximately half of Deaton Gymnasium will feature SIC’s academic programs, competitive teams, and campus services. High school students can speak with faculty, staff and current students to learn more about the college’s certificate, associate degree and transfer programs as well as opportunities to get involved on campus. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Southeastern Illinois College News

SIC receives grant to expand workforce training opportunities

September 4, 2026 by Kathy Sands

Southeastern Illinois College’s Robert I. Gregg Technology Center, also known as G Building, hosts many of the college’s workforce training courses.

Southeastern Illinois College has received a Noncredit Strategies at Work grant from the Illinois Community College Board to provide workforce training for businesses, employees and community members throughout the region. SIC has also received notice that the program will continue to be funded next year.

The funding supports open-enrollment courses for individuals as well as customized training designed around the needs of a specific business, school, municipality or organization.
Training may be held at SIC’s Harrisburg campus, the Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center in Carmi, an employer’s workplace or another location convenient for participants.

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Filed Under: Southeastern Illinois College News

SIC Coming Events

September 3, 2026 by Kathy Sands

The following events are scheduled at Southeastern Illinois College. 

Sept 2, 6:30 p.m. – The SIC Falcons volleyball team will host Kaskaskia College in an NJCAA match at Deaton Gym. For more info, visit sic.edu/volleyball.
Sept. 7 – SIC will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Sept. 9, 7 a.m. – SIC’s 13-week Rise & Align morning yoga class begins in Room B126W on the Harrisburg campus. The class is open to SIC students, employees and community members and meets from 7–7:50 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 2. The cost is $40. To enroll, contact Admissions at 618-252-5400, ext. 4120, or admissions@sic.edu
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Filed Under: Southeastern Illinois College News

SIC Recognizes Summer 2026 Academic Standouts on President’s and Vice President’s Lists

August 24, 2026 by Kathy Sands

Southeastern Illinois College is recognizing outstanding student achievement with the release of the summer 2026 President’s and Vice President’s academic honors lists. These honors are reserved for students who go above and beyond in their academic performance.

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SIC Coming Events

August 20, 2026 by Kathy Sands

Aug. 19, 5 p.m. – SIC Theatre will hold auditions for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the Theatre. Auditions are open to SIC students only. Participants should prepare a one-minute monologue and be ready to read from the script. For more info, call 618-252-5400, ext. 2486.
Aug. 20, 11 a.m. - The Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIC will host a free webinar via Zoom for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. Registration is required. For more info and to register, contact briley.lenkaitis@sic.edu or 618-252-5400, ext. 2312.
Aug. 20, 3-5 p.m. The SIC Concert Choir will hold its first fall rehearsal. You must be an SIC student to be a part of this ensemble. Email music@sic.edu for more info or contact an advisor to register.

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Filed Under: News, Southeastern Illinois College News

SIC Coming Events

August 6, 2026 by Kathy Sands

Aug. 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – The ServSafe Food Manager Course for food service sanitation certification or recertification will be held on SIC’s Harrisburg campus in room G116. This course is completed in one day. The in-district cost is $121 and includes the exam given during the class. To register, call 618-252-5400 ext. 4120.
Aug. 10 – SIC resumes its regular office hours of Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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