Dr. Tim Morthland and the local board of trustees of the entity that will hopefully become Morthland College in West Frankfort are cautiously optimistic about the next step in the process.
Days, weeks and even years of work, hopes and dreams might just culminate October 5, at a meeting of the Illinois Board that can give accreditation to the school.
Morthland, a medical doctor, said that as a result of a meeting six weeks ago, it appears the issue will be on the agenda of the board’s meeting on October 5. Morthland made it clear that this could change between now and then. But it looks good right now. The outcome of that meeting could bear historic connotations from a local perspective. The most optimistic result would be them giving sanction and, “West Frankfort would become a college town!”
If that should eventuate, the Morthland Institution of Higher Learning would come into existence. Dr. Morthland said that two names, Steve Rhoads and Mike Simpson, have been added to the prestigious Board of Trustees for the school.
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