Theo Darden Named COD College-Wide Outstanding Faculty Member
Theo Darden, Professor of Criminal Justice, has been named the College of DuPage College-Wide Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member for the 2019-2020 academic year. He worked as a police officer and supervisor in three different agencies in Wisconsin for almost 17 years. With a storied career in criminal justice, there was always something about teaching that excited Darden.
Read Full StoryCOD Professor and Comics Artist Connects Kids to Art While Sheltering in Place
Chicago-based comics artist and College of DuPage Assistant Professor of Humanities Adam Fotos is using his time away from the classroom to spark creativity in kids and adults alike. As the creator of “Dragon and Goat,” a quirky, full-page comic series spanning nine volumes, he decided to make his next comic into a free daily coloring and activity book he named "Quarantinuum Quoloring Book.
Read Full StoryCOD Outlines CARES Act Fund Disbursements for Students
College of DuPage students meeting eligibility criteria for federal financial aid and who were enrolled in spring courses that transitioned to remote learning now have access to $4.55 million through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The distribution of emergency aid grants began this week and will continue until all funds have been disbursed.
Read Full StoryCOD Student Journalists Earn Top Awards from ICCJA
The College of DuPage student newspaper, "The Courier," earned 14 top awards at the 2020 Illinois Community College Journalism Association (ICCJA) virtual awards banquet.
Read Full StoryCOD Connects Higher Education to Workplace Readiness Through Apprenticeship Program
Project Hire-Ed is helping local employers build a skilled workforce through an earn-and-learn model. A newly awarded $220,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity will allow Project Hire-Ed to expand resources and accelerate COD’s progress toward apprenticeships.
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