Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: John Duffy POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Board of Trustees, Elgin Community College District 509 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking re-election to the ECC Board of Trustees because I am still passionate about Elgin Community College. We, as a board have tried to set the tone and the parameters to make Elgin Community College one of the best community colleges in the nation. I am proud to say we are there. ECC has had a balanced budget every year that I have been on the board. Not every public entity can [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Shane Nowak POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Community College Dist. 509 1.  Why are you seeking this position? The reason that I’m running is that I have always been interested in local politics and want to help improve the community that I have lived all my life in. I graduated from Elgin Community College with my associates degree in 2002. I then went back to Elgin Community College after I received my Bachelor’s degree to obtain my Emergency Medical Technician license. I see the value of Elgin Community College and want to [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Jennifer Rakow POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Community College Dist. 509 1.  Why are you seeking this position? ECC has a 60+ year history of cooperation and collaboration with the community. Continued exploration & growth of opportunities that save students time & money is imperative. Commendable are efforts with local high schools like the Alliance for College Readiness, ensuring students are college ready and successful in college, and the Dual Credit program, providing the opportunity to earn credits while still in high school. Transfer agreements with 4 year schools like UIC guarantee [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Roger Maxwell Ramey POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Community College Dist. 509 1.  Why are you seeking this position? Upon retirement, I would like to continue to support the mission of ECC, to improve lives through learning. I am committed to higher education and strive to ensure the highest quality, access for all, and affordability. I support student success and have a collaborative approach. It is up to the board of trustees to ensure fiscal responsibility and support the college. I believe I have the experience and perspective to serve on this [...]