Since Oakton opened its doors nearly five decades ago, employees have worked to help students change their lives.
Building on the work of previous strategic plans - especially “Success Matters,” the 2018-2022 strategic plan, “Vision 2030: Building Just and Thriving Communities” was approved by the Board of Trustees in June 2022. “Vision 2030” affirms an invigorated commitment to students, as Oakton adopts new strategies for ensuring their learning, persistence and attainment. The plan focuses on three strategic goals, which include:
Strengthening Students’ Oakton Experience
Enhancing Workforce Readiness and Community Engagement
Advancing Racial Equity
Students enroll at Oakton with the goal of building a better life for themselves and their families, and to make a positive impact on their community. To reach their successful outcome — a degree or certificate conferred, credits transferred, or a career improved — every student needs personal attention and effective support from outstanding instructors, and a caring community. “Vision 2030” is Oakton’s roadmap to helping students reach that goal.
Kelly Iwanaga Becker, Chair, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning Valeria Benson Lira, Associate Professor of Earth Science and Geography Donovan Braud, Professor of English Stephen Butera, Director of Communications and External Relations Lydia Cruz, Student Representative Jeffrey Gossrow, Budget and Analysis Manager Jennifer Jennings, Academic Project Implementation Coordinator Michael Kristiansen, Professor of Modern Languages Ileo Lott, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Gaya Lasam, Microcomputer Lab Coordinator Paula Luszcz, Professor of Early Childhood Education Ewa Lyczewska, Communications Manager Hanna Wierzchowski, Professor of Health Information Technology Teresa O'Sullivan, Senior Manager of the Access and Disability Resource Center Micah Shaw-Rutschman, Lecturer of Humanities Aleda Thompson, Research Coordinator Jillian Verstrate, Student Academic Records Coordinator
