Richland Community College would like to welcome Jessica Pickel as its new Dean of Liberal Arts.

 

Jessica earned her Master of Education in Educational Organizational and Leadership and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois.  

 

She is a familiar face at Richland, having served two years ago as the Assistant to the Dean in Health Professions and as the Director of Adult Education. Jessica most recently served as the Assistant to the Dean, College of Education and Human Services at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Her experience working with the Illinois Community College Board and her interest in community college education will make her an asset to Richland and its students.

 

Jessica started today in her new position. She currently lives in Decatur.