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    4.3 (4 reviews)
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    Elgin Community College - Eye classes in the Ophthalmology program at ECC

    Elgin Community College

    3.1(24 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I attended the Dental Assisting program at Elgin Community College with mixed feelings. The program…read moreitself provides valuable hands on experience and teaches important DA skills, but my experience with Program Director Kim Plate and the administration was honestly one of the most frustrating educational experiences I've had. I previously attended loyal university in Columbia University, so the contrast was very striking unfortunately. The biggest issue involved clinical placement approval. I had already secured future employment and made plans to relocate to New Hampshire, which is why I proposed completing my clinicals at that site. Students are allowed to complete clinicals during fall, spring, or summer semesters, yet I was not informed until the final day of the semester that June 1 was suddenly being treated as a strict mandatory start date. This decision not only affected my education but also significantly disrupted my relocation and future employment plans. The New Hampshire site would have supervised me through licensed dental assistants and an on site oral surgeon with qualifications equal to or greater than the ECC observer who would normally conduct one observational shift. Despite this, Kim Plate denied the site without giving any clear or reasonable explanation. Multiple compromises were proposed, including Zoom observations and doctor check ins, but she appeared completely unwilling to work toward any solution. The oral surgeon personally emailed her explaining how the decision would negatively impact the office workflow and never even received a response. Before withdrawing, I had already completed nearly 100 hours at an Illinois clinical site, yet Kim Plate stated those hours would not count. Even after management from the site emailed and met with her expressing that the situation was unfair and unnecessarily rigid, she remained unwilling to compromise, ultimately forcing me to withdraw from the clinical courses. Beyond clinicals, Kim Plate was frequently dismissive, sarcastic, and unprofessional toward students. There were also instances where personal matters regarding me were discussed with other students, creating an uncomfortable environment for both myself and classmates. My entire class brought concerns to the dean and Vice President Anne Marie Schopen. Unfortunately, I did not find Vice President Anne Marie Schopen to be helpful, and despite escalating my concerns, I received little guidance, support, or meaningful assistance. The program can teach useful technical skills, but prospective students should understand that the administration, particularly Kim Plate, can make the experience far more stressful and difficult than it needs to be. If your situation falls outside of the program's rigid expectations, be prepared to strongly advocate for yourself.

    I owe a lot to of gratitude to ECC. I first attended here when I was kicked out of the University…read moreof Illinois Urbana-Champaign for academic probation. Then a few years later, after I was kicked out again, I came here humble and looking for a fresh start. I stated by taking photography from the late John Grady, a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration to me and many others. He was an advocate that lead me to be recognized as the artist of the year by the local paper. Because of this momentum, I ended up attaining three associate degrees from ECC: graphic design, general arts, and general science. The faculty was supportive and communicative, especially in the design department. The onsite computer lab, library, and study areas were great places to work outside of class. Even the cafeteria was reasonably priced and had many options. Administratively, everything was seamless and easy to navigate. I met with humans a few times, but overall, much of the process is online. The only reason for the missing star is the inconsistency of skilled and practicing adjunct teachers. I had a few that were away from their fields for over 20 years, which made some of the knowledge outdated. But I guess all schools have that issue. I highly recommend ECC for everyone!

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    Judson University

    3.3(3 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    I am headed into my senior year and I have no regrets! I play on the Women's basketball team, have…read morean internship, and am involved in clubs, while maintaining a good GPA. This is what makes Judson so unique. Faculty and staff want students to be well-rounded and involved in different ways. This allows the students to have a diverse group of friends in this community oriented school! Because it is an hour from Chicago and surrounded by other suburb towns, there is plenty of fun places to check out and explore! I am incredibly thankful for the great learning opportunities and the growth I have achieved since going to this school.

    I am an Elgin resident and a member of the Elgin Area Immigrant Alliance Faith Leader Committee. It…read moresaddens me to think a well-respected university such as Judson University would provide a platform for Erika Kirk who promotes positions that dehumanize foreign-born populations and erode humanitarian protections like asylum, refugee protection, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). I am not asking Judson to prevent political speech or disagreement. I am asking the university leadership to consider whether this partnership with Erika Kirk and TPUSA is consistent with the values it has publicly committed to upholding, and if the students and faculty that will be attending the event are aware that representatives and speakers aligned with TPUSA actively rally support for aggressive immigration enforcement, including strict opposition to any form of amnesty and backing large-scale and violent immigrant abductions, detainment and deportation programs. I hope Judson will listen to the concerns being expressed by members of its community, including faith leaders, and thoughtfully consider what this partnership communicates about who feels welcomed, respected, and valued at the university.

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