Dr. Avis Proctor

Lifelong learner, wife, mom, and a strong advocate for our community’s academic and economic growth.

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

He used his artistic talents for our national security during WWII. It’s an honor to know him, learn of his global impact & witness his love of the arts & great respect for his Art Prof. Jason Peot! Congrats Bernie! We’re Harper Proud of our newest alum at 99 years young!

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

Harper College awarded an honorary degree to Mr. Bernard B. Bluestein. Bernie, as he likes to be known, has taken art classes at Harper for more than 30 years and served as a member of the Ghost Army in World War II.

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

As shared at our 55th graduation ceremony and featured on several news outlets, he is a 2022 Congressional Gold Medal recipient, a defender of democracy, a role model to us at Harper, and an inspiration to anyone pursuing dreams at any age.

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

So proud of our graduates and our Harper team members who worked diligently for us to have a fabulous celebration of our students’ achievements! Congratulations Class of 2023!!!

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

"You have been a shining light for your families and now a beacon of hope for your communities." - Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper College president

Congratulations, Harper College Class of 2023! 👏 👏 👏

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

Here are some great moments from today!

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

Today we honor our graduates for their hard work and perseverance to excel in their studies! Congratulations Class of 2023! We know the best is yet to come! It’s truly a sweet ending to new beginnings! Go forward and change the world!!!

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

Today we honor our graduates for their hard work and perseverance to excel in their studies! Congratulations Class of 2023! We know the best is yet to come! It’s truly a sweet ending to new beginnings! Go forward and change the world!!!

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

To the Harper College Class of 2023: Congratulations! This moment is yours. 🎓

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

All smiles at @ILcctrustees Lobby Day where we honored the great work of Illinois community colleges! 👏

@GovPritzker
@StateRepCrespo
@RepMBC
@DeliaRamirezIL
@rep_nabeelasyed
@CastroforIL22

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

Harper is proud to be a part of the @AchieveTheDream Community Vibrancy cohort! Harper will be one of 17 network colleges to test new tools and training materials intended to help colleges address inequities on their campus and in their communities. ➡️ https://t.co/yla4PKTfLs

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

Harper College is among just three community colleges in the country to be named a Leader College of Distinction by @AchieveTheDream, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities. https://t.co/fKY3t8rW5v

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

Many thanks to @FLOTUS @SecCardona @SecRaimondo @SecMartyWalsh for visiting our district to kick off National Apprenticeship Week! We (@HarperCollege) value our partnership with @District214 to advance students to their career goals via apprenticeships & university partnerships!

[Jill Biden Archived @FLOTUS46Archive]

The President knows that a strong pipeline of support from high school, to college, to career is the future of our workforce.

That is why his Administration is making historic investments to make career-connected learning a reality for all students.

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

@drkastout Grateful for your leadership and presence in this historical milestone @HarperCollege. Thank you for elevating the lens of equity gaps representing institutional performance!!! Much appreciated!!! See you at the @AchieveTheDream conference in 2023!

[Dr. Karen Stout (also on Threads and BlueSky) @drkastout]

Congrats to ⁦@HarperCollege⁩ president ⁦@dravisproctor⁩. I was so honored to be part of today’s touching Investiture ceremony. ⁦@AchieveTheDream⁩

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

Excited for our Class of 2022 graduates! This is your moment! Congratulations! https://t.co/3ZI7hCuJLO

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

@drkastout Congratulations!

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

The event explored opportunities for impactful investment in area infrastructure and transportation improvements. (3/3)

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

Dr. Proctor connected with federal and state leaders at @CrainsChicago Business Transportation Event including @SecretaryPete and @SenVillivalam, as well as Meet Chicago Northwest‘s Heather Larson and @Lyft representative Clayton Harris. (2/3)

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

Harper College is working on #transportation solutions to help students more easily get to and from campus. (1/3)

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

It’s time to celebrate! Harper College has just been named a semifinalist for the 2023 #AspenPrize! This is an incredible achievement, and we thank our excellent staff and faculty—and amazing students! Check out the announcement from @AspenHigherEd: https://t.co/993Th0TQtZ

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

Harper's new grant will provide one-year grants to nonprofit organizations whose missions support the advancement of equity, diversity and economic mobility for underserved and marginalized communities in Harper’s district. Learn more: https://t.co/cxWPw0bXiS

[Dr. Avis Proctor @dravisproctor]

@ForsythTechPrez @Comm_College @LoweryHart @SusanLooney Much appreciated @ForsythTechPrez!

[Harper College @HarperCollege]

Harper College is proud to be recognized by @AspenHigherEd as one of the top 150 community colleges eligible for the prestigious $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. 👏 https://t.co/SMBGxT04Tw