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SIU committed to serving first-generation students Tactical Navigation by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Succeeding in college isn’t a given, and it’s even more difficult for first-generation students, those who are the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. Southern Illinois University Carbondale and its First Saluki Center are determined provide all of the tools and support first-generation students need to thrive — and those efforts have earned national recognition. “Two of every five SIU students identify as first generation, and we’re proud to serve them,�...

Wisher tapped as BOE president Wednesday, January 13, 2021 3:09 PM Delphos City Schools DELPHOS — Delphos City Schools held its annual Organizational Meeting Monday evening with all but one member present. Andy North attended the meeting by Zoom. The meeting is held to elect a president and vice president of the board as well as to set the time, date and place of the new year’s meetings and choose committee heads, among other things. Jamey Wisher will be the board president for 2021 with Jason Grogg serving as vice president. Committee heads...

Commission for Women and Girls announces new members, officers FAIRFIELD — Rechelle Nettles has been selected as the new representative for Fairfield on the Solano Commission for Women and Girls, and Andrea Lemos will represent the Solano County Office of Education. The commission’s new officers are Chairwoman Laura Petty, Vice Chairwoman Jennifer Hamilton, Secretary Gayle Vaughan and Treasurer Sakina Ali. Nettles brings 20 years of nonprofit experience to the commission, including as the development director of the Girl Scouts of America and as a director for the Boys and Girls Club of A...

Dad's recipe. and i enjoy being the fifth grade sunday schoolteacher for kids that didn't want to sit still. although he'll dispute this i can beat my son in corn hole every day. i love revolutionary war history, country music, show tunes, and college basketball. it was my appointment at the academy that changed my life. when i traveled, first time i've been east of the miss river. i've seen some describe my leadership style as blue collar, fair enough, i am not afraid to get my hands dirty and you'll seldom find me esconced on the senior level of any building. i have no discomfort with direct...

My dad's recipe, and i enjoyed being a fifth grade sunday schoolteacher for kids who didn't want to sit still, and i can beat my son in corn hole every day. i love college basketball and show tunes. when i traveled, it was the first time i'd ever been east of the mississippi river. i've seen some describe my leadership style as blue collar. i'm not afraid to get my hands dirty, and you'll seldom find me at the senior level of any building. i prefer face to face as opposed to e-mail. i don't hold grudges. i work toward a mission and i'll always make room for student programs and youth groups. t...