Dr. Avis Proctor (@dravisproctor) profile picture

Lifelong learner, wife, mom, and a strong advocate for our community’s academic and economic growth.

Palatine, IL
Joined March 2014
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All smiles at @ILcctrustees Lobby Day where we honored the great work of Illinois community colleges! 👏 @GovPritzker @StateRepCrespo @RepMBC @DeliaRamirezIL @rep_nabeelasyed @CastroforIL22
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Harper is proud to be a part of the @AchieveTheDream Community Vibrancy cohort! Harper will be one of 17 network colleges to test new tools and training materials intended to help colleges address inequities on their campus and in their communities. ➡️ bit.ly/3MjEF3x
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Harper College is among just three community colleges in the country to be named a Leader College of Distinction by @AchieveTheDream, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities. https://teapaw.org/t.co/fKY3t8rW5v
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The event explored opportunities for impactful investment in area infrastructure and transportation improvements. (3/3)
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Dr. Proctor connected with federal and state leaders at @CrainsChicago Business Transportation Event including @SecretaryPete and @SenVillivalam, as well as Meet Chicago Northwest‘s Heather Larson and @Lyft representative Clayton Harris. (2/3)
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Harper College is working on #transportation solutions to help students more easily get to and from campus. (1/3)
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Harper's new grant will provide one-year grants to nonprofit organizations whose missions support the advancement of equity, diversity and economic mobility for underserved and marginalized communities in Harper’s district. Learn more: bit.ly/3vDpDeI
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Harper College is proud to be recognized by @AspenHigherEd as one of the top 150 community colleges eligible for the prestigious $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. 👏 highered.aspeninstitute.org/…
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Harper College is proud to partner with @SIUC to provide students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree close to home and graduate from SIU – either through the University Center at Harper College or online through the Saluki Step Ahead program. ➡️ https://teapaw.org/t.co/dTJabyl6g2
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The switch has left San Francisco divided given Lowell’s reputation as an academically rigorous school for students with Ivy League dreams. Read more: sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti…
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Congratulations to the Harper College men's soccer team on bringing home the NJCAA DIII Men’s Soccer Region and NJCAA Midwest District Men’s DIII Soccer Championships! 👏 ⚽ 🏆 #WeAreHarper
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“Removing some of these barriers will provide many with the opportunity and support they need to get back to work, elevate their career, earn a degree or progress toward achieving their goals.” - Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper College President Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3ogNRGi
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Harper College will serve as a COVID-19 mobile testing site on Monday, December 7, as part of the Illinois Department of Public Health’s efforts to sponsor community test sites throughout the state. Learn more ➡️ https://teapaw.org/t.co/yUMJZgrM9K
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Dave Braunschweig, professor, computer information systems, is a finalist for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Faculty Innovation Award. Tune in to the AACC's Awards of Excellence ceremony on September 17 to cheer on Harper's own!
AACC next month will feature online some segments from the canceled #AACC2020. They include: the 100th Birthday Gallery Launch (9/3), Outstanding Alumni Awards (9/10), Awards of Excellence (9/17) and the Dale Parnell Distinguished Faculty Awards (9/24). aacc.nche.edu/events/
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ICYMI: We held an event with guest panelists @EloyOakley @dravisproctor and @dcpresident to discuss how they're upholding equity during the #coronavirus crisis. #CommunityCollegesLead Here is a link to the recording: americanprogress.org/events/…
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"Community colleges are more than ready and willing to figure out solutions to advance our communities." -@dravisproctor of @HarperCollege
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If you’ve experienced financial hardship, it’s not too late to fill out the #FAFSA or amend the form you previously submitted! cnb.cx/2zA3zc5
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Thanks to the generous donations of many, the Harper Student Emergency Relief Fund is helping fill the short-term financial gap for Harper students like Silvia and Raul. Read their story ➡️ bit.ly/2AaW3o5 Donate today ➡️ harpercollege.edu/foundation
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! What Harper instructors are you most thankful for? ❤️
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Thank you to our caring Harper College employees! To date, you’ve raised just over $12,000 for the Harper Student Emergency Relief Fund. Your generosity ensures hardworking students do not have to give up on their goals. Learn more and donate ➡️ harpercollege.edu/foundation
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