Illinois Valley Community College campuses will be closed on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 14.

The morning closure allows employees to participate in professional development sessions, IVCC said in a news release.

Student support services and offices at the Oglesby and Ottawa Center campuses will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The fall Eagles Launch orientation for new students will take place on Friday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Fall semester classes begin on Monday, Aug. 18.