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Board of Trustees Approves Two New Certificates
A Digital Photography Certificate and a Media Literacy, Journalism and Production Certificate will now be available to students in the fall 2024 semester.
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Eight Dollar Tuition Increase Set For Fall 2024 Semester
The Board of Trustees voted in favor of an eight-dollar tuition increase, and the Financial Aid office is working on implementing new aid packages and more scholarship funds.
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Board of Trustees Reveal Search for External Interim President
In an email announcement, the COD board of trustees discussed the next steps for finding a replacement president for COD.
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Trustees Contemplate Five-Dollar Tuition Increase for Fall 2024
The proposed increase may be for three to five dollars per credit hour and will be enacted in the fall of 2024.
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College of DuPage Green Lights Cannabis Cultivation Certificate
Out of 48 community colleges in Illinois, College of DuPage becomes the 20th institution to approve cannabis education for its classes, heightening a student’s chances of gaining an entry-level position in the industry.
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“This Won’t Be Forgotten”: Leadership Vote Divides Board of Trustees
A contentious COD board of trustees meeting saw sharp exchanges as members clashed over the election of new leadership, exposing deep divisions within the board.
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Board Approves $4 Per Credit Hour In-District Tuition Increase
The COD Board of Trustees voted to approve a $4 increase for in-district tuition and a $20 increase for out-of-district and out-of-state/international tuition.
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Breaking News: Fenne and Manno Win COD Board of Trustees Election
District 502 voters reelect Christine Fenne and vote in a new member to the Board of Trustees.
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Board of Trustee Meeting Highlights Faculty Concerns
Issues about promotions and administrative support for COD faculty were addressed at the March 16 Board of Trustees meeting.
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COD Hopes to End Its $9 Million Legal Battle With Ex-President Breuder
The board of trustees voted to approve a release of claims between the College and the former president, bringing an end to a 7-year legal battle.
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Board of Trustees Approves $2 Tuition Increase
The board of trustees unanimously approved a tuition increase of $2 starting Fall ‘22.