2026 Community Bankers School
2026 Community Bankers School
The Community Bankers School consists of two, one-week sessions at Illinois Wesleyan
University, Bloomington, IL. The 2026 session opens Sunday, July 12, and concludes Friday, July
17. Class I and II meet concurrently. Attendees are expected to conduct themselves as
representatives of their banks at all times. To receive a diploma, students must attend every
class and special activity that is scheduled, complete and maintain a passing average (C or
better) on the exam at the end of both Class I and II, and on the three extension problems. The
extension problems are assigned and e-mailed to students prior to Class II. Please note that
there are group assignments that may require meeting outside of class time.
The Community Bankers School is an intensive program designed for today's community bank
professional. Here is what students gain:
- background and experience for broader responsibilities and greater effectiveness;
- a broad understanding of the overall deposit, credit and investment functions of a community
bank;
- an appreciation for customer service and an active business-development program;
- insight into a community bank's overall operations responsibilities and techniques for
integrating technology into the bank's strategic plan;
- the opportunity to compare and share experiences with peers, instructors and senior bankers;
- the invaluable student notebook which contains course outlines, supplemental reading materials,
as well as exhibits and sample forms; and
- the ability to immediately contribute to the overall success of the bank.
View the Community Bankers School brochure for full details.
Once online registration closes, please contact Melinda to register at 800/736-2224.