Record #: R2021-986   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2021 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2021
Title: Congratulations extended to Kennedy-King College for being ranked among top ten community colleges nationwide by Forbes magazine
Sponsors: Lightfoot, Lori E. , Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana , O'Shea, Matthew J., Sigcho-Lopez, Byron, Hadden, Maria E. , Dowell, Pat, Waguespack, Scott, Rodriguez, Michael D., Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Martin, Matthew J. , Silverstein, Debra L., Ervin, Jason C., Vasquez, Jr., Andre, Gardiner, James M. , Reilly, Brendan, Sposato, Nicholas, Cappleman, James, Smith, Michele, Moore, David H., Sadlowski Garza, Susan, Burnett, Jr., Walter, Nugent, Samantha , Curtis, Derrick G., Tunney, Thomas
Attachments: 1. R2021-986.pdf




OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR



September 14, 2021










TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Rodriguez-Sanchez, O'Shea, Sigcho-Lopez, Hadden, Dowell, Waguespack, Rodriguez, Ramirez-Rosa, Martin, Silverstein, Ervin, Vasquez, Gardiner, Reilly, Sposato, Cappleman, Smith, Moore, Sadlowski Garza, Burnett, Nugent, Curtis and Tunney, a resolution congratulating the Kennedy-King College administrators and students for being ranked among the top 10 community colleges in the nation by Forbes magazine.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.


Very truly yours,

ay or

RESOLUTION
Whereas, In its March 2021 issue, the prestigious Forbes business magazine reported that Kennedy-King College ranked among this nation's top ten community colleges and number one in the state of Illinois; and

Whereas, The rankings were drawn from 839 community colleges in the United States that were fully accredited, enrolled at least 1,000 students and offered two-year associate degree programs as well as the commiserate credentials and certification; and

Whereas, Academic Influence, the company commissioned to conduct the rankings, used new artificial intelligence techniques to develop its first-ever rating system to determine the nation's best community colleges that are an integral part ofthe whole process by which Americans learn and acquire skills. These rankings should be a welcomed resource for people seeking options for post-secondary education; and

Whereas, Juan Salgado, Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, stated "A quality, affordable community college education puts our students on the path to upward mobility and contributes to a more inclusive economy. Kennedy-King College embodies black excellence and success."; and

Whereas, Dr. Gregory Thomas, PhD, stated, "As President (of Kennedy-King College), I am humbled by this hon...

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