Article I: Delegates
Each Illinois public community college campus, as designated by the Illinois Community College Board, is entitled to two (2) voting delegates. Each campus shall determine its own method for selecting or electing its delegates.

Article II: Committees and Officer Accountability
1. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a nominating form for distribution to the Executive Committee and delegates. The Committee shall review credentials of nominees submitted and prepare a slate of candidates for submission to the Delegate Assembly.
2. The Teaching and Learning Initiatives Committee shall:
— Review presentation proposals for the Teaching and Learning Conference.
— Review grant applications for Teaching and Learning Grants.
— Collaborate with relevant statewide articulation and instructional committees.
3. An Ad Hoc Election Committee, separate from the Nominating Committee, shall be appointed by the President to prepare, distribute, and tally ballots for officer elections.
4. An Executive Committee member may be removed for non-attendance or failure to perform their duties, subject to a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full Executive Committee.

Article III: Governing Structure
1. The Association shall be divided into four regions:
i.Southern: Southwestern Illinois College; Illinois Eastern Community College (Frontier Community College, Fairfield; Lincoln Trail College, Robinson; Olney Central College, Olney; Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel); Kaskaskia College; Lewis and Clark Community College; John A. Logan College; Rend Lake College; Shawnee Community College; Southeastern Illinois College.
ii.Central: Black Hawk College; Danville Area Community College; Heartland Community College; Illinois Central College; Kankakee Community College; Lake Land College; Lincoln Land Community College; Parkland College; Richland Community College; Carl Sandburg College; Spoon River College; John Wood Community College.
iii.Northern-A: College of DuPage; College of Lake County; Elgin Community College; William Rainey Harper College; Highland Community College; Illinois Valley Community College; Joliet Junior College; Kishwaukee College; McHenry County College; Rock Valley College; Sauk Valley Community College; Waubonsee Community College.
iv.Northern-B: City Colleges of Chicago (Richard J. Daley College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Harry S. Truman College, Harold Washington College, Wilbur Wright College); Moraine Valley Community College; Morton College; Oakton Community College; Prairie State College; South Suburban College; Triton College.
2. Regional Coordinators may be appointed by the Executive Committee and work directly with the Vice President for Membership and Delegate Affairs to encourage participation. Regional Coordinators may establish and lead regional coalitions that serve as local extensions of the Association to promote faculty engagement and advocacy in their areas.
3. The Executive Committee may appoint at-large members. All at-large positions on the Executive Committee are subject to a yearly review/approval of the committee.
4. The Executive Committee shall strive to include at least two full-time, tenure-track faculty members from each of the four regions of the state.
5. The Executive Committee shall strive to include four adjunct faculty members, one from each of the four regions of the state.

Article IV: Awards
1. Honorary Membership may be conferred on a non-faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to the Association or education in Illinois. Only one may be awarded per year.
2. The Linda Hefferin lifetime membership may be bestowed upon a community college faculty member retiring from the community college system, who has served on the Executive Committee of and made outstanding contributions to the Association. Such recognition shall be given at the annual conference.
3. A certificate of recognition/appreciation may be awarded to those persons who have made significant contributions to the Association and/or education in the State of Illinois.
4. The Leo Welch Faculty of the Year award may be given to an outstanding community college faculty member. Guidelines for such awards shall be drawn up and implemented by a committee appointed by the President of the Association.

Article V: Amendments to the By-Laws
1. Amendments may be proposed by any member of the Association. Proposals must be submitted in writing to the Recording Secretary prior to the Delegate Assembly – Opening Session.
2. Amendments shall be voted on by the Delegate Assembly and require approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the delegates present and voting.

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Last revision approved by Delegate Assembly
October 2025