The Rend Lake College Board of Trustees met Tuesday night and approved of Lori Ragland, Dean of Community and Corporate Education, being transferred to the position of Vice President of Career Technical Instruction effective July 1^st.  She has proven herself with her work experience and background in career technical programs and industry trainings, and possesses the skills to succeed in the position.   She was also the 2003 RLC Foundation Outstanding Staff Award winner.  Two instructors will join the ranks of the Math and Sciences Division faculty this fall.  This includes Dr. Richard Holland as Physical Science Instructor, effective August 17^th and Dr. Vincent Hustad, Biology Instructor, on a temporary full-time basis effective August 17^th.  Dr. Nina Goloubeva was appointed Medical Assistant Program Director effective July 1^st.  She most recently was a medical doctor at Siberian State Medical University in Tomsk, Russia.  She is certified in medical assisting by the National Healthcareer Association and has experience in the accreditation process for medical assistant programs.  The resignation of Chris Kuberski, Vice President of Academic Instruction, was accepted and her existing retirement agreement rescinded, effective July 3^rd.  She has been employed full-time with the college since August 1989.  The board also approved retirements for three long-time employees Tuesday.  This includes Steve Kennett, Psychology and Philosophy Professor, effective June 30^th, Therese Melena, Art Professor, effective December 31, 2017 and Chris Nielsen, Dean of Applied Science and Technology, effective July 1, 2018.  They granted permission to advertise for a temporary full-time Administrative Assistant in the Communications and Information Department in order to cover the pending FMLA leave of the current employee.  The Board also approved the salaries for administrative, administrative support, academic support and office support personnel effective July 1^st.