Fitzgerald honored as Outstanding Adjunct Faculty by ICCTA

A Heartland Community College part-time faculty member has been recognized as one of the top instructors in Illinois. 

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) has chosen Heartland Community College Adjunct Professor Joshua Fitzgerald as co-recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award. 

Fitzgerald, who is an Adjunct Professor of Communications, was awarded alongside Risé Sanders-Weir from Triton College at the annual ICCTA Awards held at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal, Illinois. 

The Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award recognizes the high achievement of Illinois' part-time public community college instructors. 

Fitzgerald, who holds an M.S. in Communication from Western Illinois University, is expected to receive his Ed.D. in Communication Education from Illinois State University this summer. Currently, he is also serving as an instructor in residence at Bradley University. 

At Heartland Community College, where he has taught regularly, Fitzgerald has been recognized for his outstanding commitment to his students and colleagues. 

"Heartland is fortunate that Josh loves community college students and chooses to teach for us regularly," said Carol Hahn, Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Heartland. "Josh often goes above and beyond. He volunteers readily and enthusiastically for opportunities at the college that others ignore. His students love and trust him – indeed we all do." 

The ICCTA Awards celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, and staff across the 48 Illinois Community Colleges.