Des Plaines Campus, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Skokie Campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

Oakton College is committed to helping students define their path to success and providing support and resources to ensure they reach their goals. With more than 80 programs of study offered at campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie–along with courses available online and at satellite locations–we strive to provide equitable learning opportunities to our diverse student population.

Our Educational Programs and Services

In accordance with the Illinois Community College Act, Oakton provides, at minimum, the following educational programs and services:

  • Baccalaureate and general education for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and/or to earn an associate degree in liberal arts, science, engineering or fine arts.
  • Occupational education to provide students with career training suitable for obtaining employment or enhancing occupational skills.
  • General or developmental studies for students requiring additional preparation before they can begin college-level education.
  • Continuing education for residents, employers, and employees of the community desiring classes without having to enroll in formal college-level courses.
  • Activities to meet specialized needs of the community; such activities may include workshops, seminars, and customized employee training programs offered on or off campus.
  • Student services, such as counseling and advisement, testing and tutoring.

Accreditation

Established in 1969, Oakton College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission is located at:

230 S. LaSalle Street
Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413
​312.263.0456
hlcommission.org

The College is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, as well as numerous professional organizations.

Equal Opportunity in Employment

Oakton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, socioeconomic status, sex or gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation in admission to and participation in its educational programs, College activities and services, or employment practices. The College does not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual assault by or of its students or employees. Inquiries regarding compliance with state or federal nondiscrimination requirements and/or sexual harassment may be directed to Oakton's Vice President for Student Affairs or Chief Human Resources Officer. Individuals may also contact the Director of the Office for Civil Rights at the U. S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C.

Equal Opportunity in Education

Oakton College is committed to making all programs accessible and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Support services/accommodations are in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals needing accommodations or services should contact 847-635-1759 at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.

Oakton complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 USC Section 1232 (g). For specific information, see the Oakton Student Handbook or contact the Registrar Services Office. Students who believe their rights have been abridged may file a complaint with the Office of Family Policy Compliance,

U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-4605

concerning the alleged failures of the College to comply with the Act. Oakton complies with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Public Law 106-102, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 6801, et seq.) For specific information, see the Oakton Student Handbook.

District 535 Board of Trustees

Marie Lynn Toussaint, J.D., Chair
Martha Burns, Vice Chair
Theresa Bashiri-Remetio, Secretary
Gail Bush, Ph.D., Trustee
Benjamin Salzberg, Trustee
William Stafford, Trustee
Wendy B. Yanow, Ed.D., Trustee
Franklin Ocaña II, Student Trustee

Trustees Emeriti

Joan W. DiLeonardi, Ph.D.
Jody Wadhwa

Administration

Joianne L. Smith, Ph.D., President
May Alimboyoguen, Dean for Health Careers
Robyn Bailey, Director of Operations and Administration
Marc J. Battista, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kelly Iwanaga Becker, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning
Karl Brooks, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs / Chief Student Services Officer
Stephen Butera, Director of Communications and External Relations
Sebastian Contreras, Jr., Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs / Dean of Student Success
Leana Cuellar, Ph.D., Dean of Access, Equity and Diversity
Shedrick Daniels, Ed.D., Director of Institutional Equity and Inclusion
Johanna Fine, Chief Human Resources Officer
Al Grippe, Director of Grant Strategy and Development
Mia Hardy, Ph.D., Dean of Liberal Arts
Ruben Howard II, Ph.D., Dean of Business and Career Technologies
Matthew Huber, Dean of Enrollment Management
Lindsey Hunter, Director of Admission and Enrollment
Jesse Ivory, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President of Workforce Innovation and College Partnerships
Jacob Jeremiah, Dean of Library
Mark Kiel, Psy.D., Dean of Counseling, Health and Wellness Services
Andrea Lehmacher, Ed.D., Director of Marketing
Ileo N. Lott, Ed.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
LeVon McAllister, Director of Campus Technologies
Alauna McGee, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and College Transitions
Jessica Moon, Director of Major and Planned Giving / Associate Executive Director of the Educational Foundation
Christine Paciero, Director of Oakton Athletics
James Rabchuk, Ph.D., Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Camesha Richardson, Director of Human Resources
Anna Riley, Assistant Controller
Michele Roberts, J.D., Vice President for Administrative Affairs
Delia Rodriguez, Dean of Adult and Continuing Education
Katherine Sawyer, Chief Advancement Officer
Joseph Scifo, Director of Facilities
Prashant Shinde, Chief Information Officer
John Wade, Director of Systems and Network Services
Daniel Weber, Registrar and Director of Registrar Services
Ella Whitehead, Assistant Director of Enrollment for Equity Outreach
Andy Williams, Controller

The Oakton College catalog is published for informational purposes and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and Oakton. Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate at the time the catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations, policies, fees, curricula, courses, and other matters is subject to change any time during the period for which the catalog is in effect.