Heartland Community College has a vacancy on its governing board.
The college has announced Board of Trustees member Cecelia Long has resigned with nearly four years remaining on her term.
Long, who has been on the board since 2021, said she is stepping down to pursue professional and personal opportunities outside of the district.
“Cecelia has been a wonderful trustee serving District 540,” said board chair Becky Ropp. “Her experience and perspective have been valuable to all of us as we navigated new opportunities to serve the needs of students. We will miss her, but certainly wish her well.”
Long was first elected to the Heartland board in 2021 to finish the term vacated by the death of Gregg Chadwick. Long was re-elected to a six-year term in 2023. She worked at the college as a program developer from 2017 to 2021.
“I’m so proud of the work I have been able to do with Heartland and the Board to expand accessibility for students,” said Long. “We have been able to grow programs for certifications that increase people’s ability to get a higher wage job, which can allow a pathway to break through a cycle of generational poverty. It is also gratifying that we have been able to work with the administration on investments to benefit the college staff.”
Heartland is accepting applications for the board seat at its executive offices in the Community Commons Building until 12 p.m. July 14.
