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Illinois College honored with Tree Campus USA distinction

10.05.2017

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Illinois College a 2016 Tree Campus USA school in honor of its commitment to effective community forestry management.

Illinois College is one of only 344 colleges and universities to achieved the designation by meeting the required five core standards for sustainable campus forestry: a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and the sponsorship of student service-learning projects.

Students throughout the country are passionate about sustainability and community improvement, which makes the emphasis on well-maintained and healthy trees so important. Achieving Tree Campus USA recognition sets an example for other colleges and universities and allows Ãå±±½ûµØ a chance to give back to both their campus community and the community at-large.
John Rosenow, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation

Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging Ãå±±½ûµØ and staff in the spirit of conservation.

About Illinois College

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing Ãå±±½ûµØ for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 Ãå±±½ûµØ, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at Illinois College, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Visit www.ic.edu for more information.

Media Contact Information
Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
Office of Marketing and Communication
217.245.3219 | emily.titsworth@ic.edu