-From Southeastern Illinois College

Southeastern Illinois College has a long history of providing accessible and affordable higher education to citizens of its district, and a bridge either directly to a career, or in preparation for transfer. 

Those were the types of results Shawna Browning of Carmi expected – a stepping stone to a four-year institution and then a solid career in a computer science field. Along the way, though, Browning – a Spring 2013 graduate with honors – has sought out the full community college experience – with opportunities for personal growth, expanded horizons, service, and learning both in and out of the classroom.

Browning’s time at SIC actually began before her high school career ended, as she took some college courses during her summer breaks.

Former Bridgeport, Illinois mayor Max Schauf has entered a guilty plea to charges of federal mail fraud and obstruction of justice.

Schauf, 56, was indicted last November by a federal grand jury.  The indictment charged Schauf with three counts of Mail Fraud and one count of Obstruction Of Justice. Each of the charges carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release.

Members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Southeastern Illinois College held an anti-bullying campaign last month to inform students about the various types of bullying.  Pictured above is Shawna Browning of Carmi (left) explaining to Breanna Bergeron of Norris City about how bullying can happen anywhere and to anyone. 

The club gave some pointers on how to help stop bullying at school, online or in the community, and asked fellow students to sign a pledge to stand up to bullying. 

The group also visited Carmi’s Jefferson Elementary School to help raise awareness at the elementary level.