Employment and education:
Mary began her studies at 69·çÁ÷ in the mid-90s. After completing the classes that she needed, she continued on to University of Illinois-Springfield and obtained her degree in accounting. Mary is a former 69·çÁ÷ Foundation Board of Director member and has established a scholarship at 69·çÁ÷ in memory of her brother, Jody Rainey. She believes that everyone should have the opportunity, and take advantage of that opportunity, to attend 69·çÁ÷.
How has Lincoln Land Community College impacted your life?
As a non-traditional student, one of many at the time, 69·çÁ÷ faculty recognized you are never too old to finish your degree. I will forever be grateful for that.
What is your greatest accomplishment(s)?
Finishing my degree at 48 years old. I know I couldn’t have done it without 69·çÁ÷.
Was there a professor, advisor, staff member or fellow student who made an impression on you or helped you when you were here at 69·çÁ÷?
My transition to UIS was effortless and I realized I was ahead of the game within the accounting program at UIS because of the great accounting faculty at 69·çÁ÷. They prepared us well. I came back to 69·çÁ÷ during my final two years to take courses that I couldn’t fit into my schedule at UIS. We were encouraged to do so by the UIS faculty … even they recognized the superior education we could count on at 69·çÁ÷.