OGLESBY – The longtime president of Illinois Valley Community College has announced plans to retire next year. Dr. Jerry Corcoran, IVCC president since 2008, will end his tenure on July 1st, 2023. Former Seneca School Supt. Jim Carlson will serve as presidential search consultant. By the time he leaves IVCC, Corcoran will have served 33 years including the last 15 as president. He was named IVCC’s 10th president in 2008 and is the third longest serving. Corcoran started at IVCC in 1990 as director of the Dislocated Workers Center and later as director of purchasing before being named director of human resources. He then worked five years as Vice President for Business Services and Finance.
In a message to employees, Corcoran said, “I look forward to working with Dr. Carlson over the next 10 months leading up to my planned retirement on July 1, 2023. We have great people in key areas of the college including vice presidents, deans, directors, wonderful support staff and fantastic faculty. Every employee plays a role in student success.”
