New Alumni Council Members

Four new members will serve the Western Illinois University Alumni Council for the Micah Roderick, Jim Carter, Carol Lewis Scott and Jim Phillips photo2009-2010 year. They include:

Jim Carter ‘75, a recently retired teacher and former chairperson of the science department at Glenbard East High School in Lombard (IL), graduated from WIU with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He received his master’s degree and educational specialist degree in educational leadership from NIU.

Jim Phillips ’98 MA ‘00, a history and political science instructor at Highland Community College in Freeport (IL), graduated from WIU with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in history.

Micah Roderick ‘00, an account executive at Frontline Association Management in Springfield (IL), graduated from WIU with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He received his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Carol Lewis Scott ‘70, a professor emeritus of fashion design and merchandising and a retired faculty development coordinator at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn (IL), graduated from WIU with a bachelor’s degree in PE. She now owns TrueThreads, a sweater/knitwear design business in Glen Ellyn. She received her master’s degree in management/adult and continuing education from National Louis University.

Comprised of 25 alumni appointed to three-year terms and the president of the Student Alumni Association, the Alumni Council represents the interests of Western’s more than 105,000 alumni. Members serve as liaisons to various University areas and on advisory boards. The council assists in the recruitment of students, selects Alumni Award recipients and was instrumental in establishing the Student Alumni Association. The council meets on a quarterly basis.

Roger Clawson ‘77, a State Farm Agent in Moline (IL), serves as president.

Photo: L-R, Micah Roderick '00, Jim Carter '75, Carol Lewis Scott '70 and Jim Phillips '98 MA '00

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