KC has some new policies for 2008-2009

Please read the website updates and keep track of these changes.

Please also keep yourself updated on Fall registration deadlines...there are changes

Here is a press release for one:
KC adopting paperless student communication

With the implementation of KishSOS (Kish-Student Online Services) this spring, Kishwaukee College will now be implementing paperless communication with students. Each current and new student will now receive a Kishwaukee College email address that will be used by the College to communicate important information. In addition to being environmentally responsible, the new email communication system is a great addition to the new online student services system at the College.

With KishSOS, students are able to register online, monitor their status toward fulfilling graduation requirements, check the status of their accounts and even pay their tuition and fees via credit card. The addition of email as the primary means of communication between the College and the students is another step in a more streamlined student experience. All students will receive information on registration, payment deadlines, account status, meetings, and individualized communication from faculty via their Kishwaukee College email.

Attempting to use self-reported private email addresses is unwieldy and complicated as students can often switch email services and fail to notify the College. Through the Kishwaukee College email system, students can have their Kishwaukee College email forwarded to an existing private account, however, it is the students’ responsibility to confirm that they make adjustments when forwarding or replying—Kishwaukee College faculty, staff and offices will be sending email to their Kish account only.

The Kishwaukee College address, consisting of the students’ last name and first initial, can also be used as a more formal address when students are listing email addresses on resumes and job applications. Private email addresses often consist of a clever combination of interests, favorite things or word play that may not be appropriate for use in a job search.

Kishwaukee College is aware that not everyone may have a computer or internet access in their homes, however, the College boasts several open computer labs from which students may check their email accounts regularly. In addition, many areas within the community, for example public libraries, have open computers with internet access that students could use to check their email accounts.