Community partnerships are a critical component of College of DuPage's community engagement. Our community relationships help us prioritize strategies for the future.
The Community Engagement Department believes in the transformative nature of education and strive to positively impact the communities and organizations in District 502.
What COD Offers the Community
In addition to providing a foundation of academic excellence for students and serving as a homebase for arts and culture in DuPage County, community and business members can take advantage of student-run services and a variety of business and career-related resources.
Community Engagement Highlights
COD On Point
As winter comes to end, many homeowners are looking forward to getting back out in
the yard and starting their spring gardens. With the fluctuating weather, COD Assistant
Horticulture Professor is an expert on when Illinoisans should start planning their
backyard gardens, which may be earlier than many think. Contact Balestri to get expert advice on how to create the perfect garden.
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Contact Information
Joan DiPiero
Community Engagement Coordinator
(630) 942-3872
Email: dipieroj@cod.edu