John A. Logan College
Founded in 1967 as a public two-year comprehensive community college, the college district consists of one central campus with extension centers in DuQuoin and West Frankfort. Many courses in baccalaureate transfer, career education, continuing education and adult literacy are taught in high schools and public facilities throughout the five-county district in Southern Illinois. JALC takes pride in providing high-quality, affordable education to its citizens.
Highlights
JALC serves the following high school districts in Illinois: Marion, Johnston City, Herrin, Crab Orchard, Carterville, Carbondale, Tri-Co, Elverado, Murphysboro, West Frankfort, and DuQuoin.
The Southern Illinois region boasts a long history of manufacturing and coal-mining. With closures of many mines and manufacturing plants, the college has successfully worked with state and local agencies to provide transition services and training programs to help these workers obtain degrees and training to obtain employment.
Tips for JALC
SIU-C – JALC is located just 15 minutes away from a four-year educational institution, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
