Announcements:

Announcements:

CHAT ROOM IS NOW OPEN!!!!

The ICBCHE Chat Room is now up and going. Please log on to the web page then click on the Chat Room category on the left bottom of the page and follow the instructions to obtain your ID so that you can use the system.

ICBCHE MEMBERS: Below is a letter that was sent to your institution's President regarding membership renewal. If your institution is currently not a member, please follow-up.

July 2, 2001

Dear (Institution President):

I am writing to seek your continued support as an institutional member of the Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education (ICBCHE). The Committee's mission, to enhance the status of minorities in higher education in the state of Illinois, remains a critical issue when you consider the under-representation of Black students, faculty and administrators among Illinois colleges and universities. This problem can only be resolved by institutions and organizations establishing common goals and collaborating on a statewide basis.

ICBCHE is dedicated to increasing minority representation in academic communities. With the support of concerned professionals like yourself, ICBCHE has been able to develop programs that address the concerns of administrators, faculty, staff, and students. In past years, we have received a HECA Grant, which provides seminars on career options, student leadership development, statewide publications and conference planning. We have applied for a grant for FY 2002.

The ICBCHE has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the status of minorities in higher education, and we ask that you join us in this endeavor. As a benefit of your membership, you will receive "Voices" our Newsletter, and access to posting vacant employment positions at your institution on our website at www.siu.edu/~icbche. You will also have access to previewing resumes of qualified applicants via the ICBCHE web page. In addition, you will have access to on-line chatroom conversations via the ICBCHE chatroom. The Institutional Membership fee is $200.00 and expires on June 30, 2002. The membership form and fee should be submitted to:

Dr. Barbara Henley, ICBCHE Treasurer

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

University of Illinois - Chicago, SSB, Suite 3000, M/C 600

1200 West Harrison Street

Chicago, IL 60607-7165

Your current membership entitles you to receive the enclosed literature. If you find it of use and would like to request additional copies, please feel free to contact me. We look forward to your institution's membership during the 2001-2002 academic year.

Sincerely,

Seymour Bryson, Chairperson

Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education.

ICBCHE

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP

2000-2001 2001-2002

Adler School of Psychology (-) Chicago State University *

Blackburn College (-) City Colleges of Chicago

City Colleges of Chicago College of Lake County

College of Lake County Danville Area Community College

Danville Area Community College Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University Illinois Central College *

Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois Community College Board *

Illinois State University Illinois Institute of Technology

John A. Logan College Illinois State University

Joliet Junior College (-) John A. Logan College

Kaskaskia College (-) Knox College

Knox College Lincoln Land Community College

Lewis University (-) Loyola University of Chicago *

Lincoln Land Community College Malcolm X College

Malcolm X College Millikin University

Millikin University National-Louis University

National-Louis University Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University Oakton Community College

Oakton Community College Parkland College *

Robert Morris College (-) Roosevelt University

Rock Valley College (-) South Suburban College

Roosevelt University Southern Illinois University Carbondale-Sys/Pres.

South Suburban College Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale-Sys/Pres. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Trinity Christian College

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Triton College *

Trinity Christian College University of Illinois System/President

University of Illinois System/President University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana

University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois Springfield

University of Illinois Springfield Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University

(-) Indicates Non-renewal 01-02 * Indicates New Member 01-02

The résumé and position announcement database is now operational. Job applicants and institutions can send their résumé's and job postings to

Sharon Duty, Center for Basic Skills, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Mailcode 4720, Carbondale, IL 62901 or e-mail (sduty@siu.edu), and they will be entered into the ICBCHE database. Recruiters and perspective employers can query search resumes for applicants meeting their qualifications.

A report to the Governor and General Assembly on Underrepresented Groups in Illinois Higher Education is currently available. Members are encouraged to contact the Illinois Board of Higher Education to receive a copy.

Contact information: Keith R. Sanders, Executive Director

Illinois Board of Higher Education

431 E. Adams St. Room 200

Springfield, IL 62701-1214