Susan H. Wood Hall of Fame Award 

This award was established to recognize a non-alumna/alumnus of Joliet Junior College who is a current or former faculty member, administrator or friend who has served Joliet Junior College in an exceptional way.

Selection Criteria

• Nomination required.
• Individual cannot be an alumna/alumnus of Joliet Junior College.
• Must be a current or former faculty member, administrator or friend.
• Must have served Joliet Junior College in an exceptional way.
• Must be active in professional and community organizations.
• Must be a dedicated, caring, compassionate and accomplished professional.

How to Nominate

To nominate an individual for the Susan H. Wood Hall of Fame Award, please fill out the online recipient's nomination form. This form must be submitted by March 1, 2012.

Susan H. Wood Hall of Fame Award Recipient

2011 Recipient Dr. Emily C. Zabrocki

Dr. Emily Zabrocki, JJC Professor Emeritus of Nursing, is one of the founding members of the JJC nursing program. Dr. Zabrocki devoted many years to the development and success of one of JJC's hallmark academic programs. After graduating from the College of St. Teresa, she worked in Chicago and Indiana hospitals before joining the faculty at Silver Cross Hospital School of Nursing. Later, she would go on to earn her M.S.N. and Ph.D. at the University of Illinois, Chicago. In the late 60s, Dr. Zabrocki came to JJC and asisted Helen Tea in launching the ADN program, which welcomed its first students in the fall of 1969. She became chair of the nursing program in 1971, a position she held intermittently for 12 years. Throughout more than 30 years with the college, she was active on many committees and taught nursing courses at almost every level. Dr. Zabrocki is currently working on a family histories project, and has contributed several articles to genealogical publications.

Previous Recipients