Parkland College – SDS is a public institution. It is part of the Parkland College system, which is a community college located in Champaign, Illinois. Public colleges like Parkland receive funding from state and local governments, offering affordable education to residents. The SDS (Sustainable Design Specialist) program aligns with Parkland’s mission to provide accessible, career-focused education. As a public college, Parkland emphasizes open enrollment, lower tuition rates, and community engagement, distinguishing it from private universities that rely on endowments and higher tuition fees.
