Dr. Tim Taylor, President of Shawnee Community College
Dr. Tim Taylor was named the ninth president of Shawnee Community College on September 9, 2020.
Previously, Dr. Taylor successfully served at Oakland Community College (OCC) as Campus President for the College’s two largest campuses. Dr. Taylor also served as President of Frontier Community College (FCC). Under his leadership, FCC was recognized by CollegeMeasures.org as the top community college in the nation for student success with a 100% graduation or transfer rate in 2013.
Dr. Taylor has an extensive background in academic leadership, community partnerships, and performance-based curriculum design and brings tremendous depth and leadership focused on student success to SCC.
Dr. Taylor is truly an example of the successful foundation available through the Illinois community college system. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin, a Master’s in Science in Vocational Education from Southern Illinois University, a B.S. in Electronics Management from Southern Illinois University, an A.A.S. in Electronics Technology, an A.A.S. in Industrial Maintenance, and a Certificate in Welding from Danville Area Community College. He began his career in a faculty role and quickly moved to leadership positions in business, technology, skilled trades, and agriculture.
President’s Cabinet
| Member | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. April Teske | Vice President of Academic Affairs | aprilt@shawneecc.edu |
| Chris Clark | Vice President of Administrative Services | chrisc@shawneecc.edu |
| Jeff McGoy | Vice President of Student Affairs | jeffm@shawneecc.edu |
| Felicia Rouse | Executive Director of Human Resources | feliciar@shawneecc.edu |
| Kevin Hunsperger | Executive Director of Public Information and Marketing | kevinh@shawneecc.edu |
| Sabrina Black | Interim Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness | sabrinab@shawneecc.edu |
| Becky Hawes | Executive Assistant to the President | beckyh@shawneecc.edu |
| Tina Dudley | Executive Assistant to the President | tinad@shawneecc.edu |
Goals of the President for FY26
- Advance the Dreamscape project with transparency to inspire faculty and staff engagement.
- Collaborate with the Saints Foundation Board to enhance fundraising and endowments while establishing an Alumni Association to strengthen connections.
- Ensure College operations meet the expectations of external compliance partners (HLC, ICCB, etc.) and align policies and plans accordingly.
- Foster a culture that reflects the College’s mission and vision, measured by meaningful engagement among staff and students.
- Develop and deliver programs aligned with workforce demands, preparing students for meaningful and gainful employment.
- Strengthen relationships with the external community and legislative partners.
- Pursue continuous improvement, embedding it into college policies and practices.