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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 2007

Page

15

Campaign a success reshapes John A Logan College enrollment

John A Logan College posted a record fall enrollment of 6 061 and full time 3 311, driven by the 50 at 40 recruitment effort led by Steve O Keefe with state grant backing from Sen Gary Forby. President Robert Mees says the program focuses on reaching individual students and has potential to continue.

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John A Logan College marks 40 years of growth and expansion

Forty-year-old John A. Logan College, serving Williamson, Jackson, Franklin and Perry counties, has grown from storefront classes to a 180000 square foot campus with over 6000 students. The celebration recalls early hires, construction milestones, and recent expansions under President Robert Mees.

Logan College president cites record enrollment and growth

John A. Logan College President Robert Mees highlights a 6000 plus fall enrollment, the largest in school history, plus expansion of the Center of Business and Industry training about 16 000 annually and continuing education serving around 12 000. Online instruction now serves over a thousand students and international partnerships sustain 25 to 30 on campus each semester. He notes a strong SIU relationship and the Route 13 sign promoting local retention, while stressing ongoing program improvements and new ideas.

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Grads leave lasting marks as Rockies reach playoffs

Logan’s head coach Jerry Halsted hails former players Jamey Crisp and Carroll who advanced to the Major League Baseball playoffs. Halsted calls them great ambassadors for the college and its baseball program, noting the national spotlight makes their success even more special.

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John A Logan Focuses on Customer Service at CARTERVILLE College

John A Logan College prioritizes customer service as its core strength. Marketing Director Steve O Keefe says the college excels at drawing students and keeping them engaged through a student centered administration. From financial aid to admissions and assessment, staff support is highlighted as key.

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