The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees meets tonight and is expected to affirm the appointment of a new Chancellor. According to Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Director of Marketing & Communications, Chris Forde, Dr. Timothy Taylor is set to be affirmed as the next Chancellor of IECC. Forde says the selection follows several months of transition planning by the Board of Trustees to ensure a smooth leadership transition following Chancellor, Ryan Gower’s, upcoming retirement at the end of the month. Dr. Taylor, who currently serves as President of Shawnee Community College, would assume the chancellorship on August 15th. Also, during tonight’s meeting, the IECC Board will recognize Dr. Gower. The IECC Board meets this evening at 6:15 p.m. in the Banquet Room of Olney Central College.
IECC Board Meets Tonight in Olney
Jun 16, 2026 | 5:57 AM