Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President of Kishwaukee College, was recognized as the recipient
of the 2024 Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award by the Illinois Community College
Trustees Association (ICCTA) at the ICCTA Annual Convention on Friday, June 7, in
Lombard.
The Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award honors individuals who have made outstanding
contributions to the pursuit and support of ethical leadership and decision-making
in their fields of work and volunteer service. Dr. Borowicz, who has served as Kish’s
President since 2016, was nominated for the award by the College’s Senior Leadership
Team and the Kish Board of Trustees.
“I am honored to be the recipient of the Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award. Gary
exemplified great leadership during his 18-year tenure with ICCTA. Being nominated
by my executive team and the Board of Kishwaukee College for this award is quite humbling,”
Dr. Borowicz said.
As President, Dr. Borowicz has focused on improving campus culture through transparency,
equitable initiatives, and data-driven decision-making, including adopting the College’s
Civility Statement, creating the Annual Data Book, and eliminating student fees to
improve cost transparency.
“As College leaders, our focus is to make the best decisions for our students. Dr.
Borowicz has not wavered from this principle despite many difficult decisions over
her years of service,” said Bob Johnson, Kishwaukee College Board Chair. “Dr. Borowicz
has provided fair and honest leadership while positioning the College for future success
and has shown a steadfast devotion to creating a welcoming environment for the entire
Kish community.”
The Kish Board recognized Dr. Borowicz for her award during their Tuesday meeting.
During the meeting, Dr. Borowicz stated the College will continue to focus on respectful
and ethical leadership and acknowledged the many collaborators who have helped make
these initiatives a reality at Kish.
“Leading organizations, especially institutions of higher education, is complex. There
are many we serve — students, faculty and staff, boards, business and community leaders,
donors, legislators, and taxpayers. I accept this award on behalf of those who work
with and beside me, those who have listened and supported me along the way, and my
colleagues who do this incredible work every day to make lives better for others,”
Dr. Borowicz said.
To learn more about Kishwaukee College’s commitment to ethical leadership, including
diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, visit www.kish.edu/diversity.