Page 4 - Brian Caputo News Today

College of DuPage President Brian Caputo recently greeted local health care industry leaders at his inaugural presidential community luncheon.

In a recent College of DuPage survey of students regarding mental health, nearly 80% of respondents indicated that they had experienced anxiety in the previous 12 months. From this group, more than 50% cited issues with family. Left untreated, depression and anxiety could lead to dire consequences. Unfortunately, many students do not seek help.

The College of DuPage Public Art Committee in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Public Art Committee invite residents to attend the unveiling of their newest project, "Glen Ellyn Letters."

The start of fall classes at community colleges across the state brought a modest overall increase in student enrollment for the first time in more than a decade, led by Elgin Community Colleges double-digit increase.

Over the past 12 years with College of DuPage, Ive had the good fortune to meet hundreds if not thousands of regional employers. At the same time, Ive worked with an extremely talented team to develop short-term training programs to help keep employees up to date on the professional and technical skills needed to not just stay competitive, but to lead their industries.

More than 30 Rotary Club members representing 10 local rotaries participated in a recent College of DuPage Foundation celebration at the Colleges Glen Ellyn campus.

College of DuPage and North Park University have joined into a Guaranteed Admission Agreement designed to help COD students complete their bachelors degree at North Park in a variety of academic disciplines.

College of DuPage and West Chicago Community High School District 94 leaders recently celebrated a renewed partnership designed to give students early college access and additional planning resources.

SIU strengthened its commitment to students in the Chicagoland area with agreements to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified community college students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in nine academic programs.

College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn has appointed two liaisons to connect undocumented students and students experiencing homelessness with critical resources, such as financial aid, counseling and academic support.