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, “Vision 2030: Building Just and Thriving Communities” was first approved by the Board of Trustees in June 2022 and reaffirmed in March 2025. “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 and AVP of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning Jeff Gossrow, Budget and Analysis Manager Jennifer Jennings, Strategic Project Implementation Manager Michael Kristiansen, Professor of Modern Languages Gaya Lasam, Senior Business Analyst / Software Developer Ileo Lott, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Paula Luszcz, Professor of Early Childhood Education Ewa Lyczewska, Communications Manager Teresa O’Sullivan, Senior Manager, Access and Disability Resource Center Franklin Ocana II, Student Esperanza Salgado-Rodriguez, Manager of TRIO Student Support Services Micah Shaw-Rutschman, Lecturer Aleda Thompson, Research and Planning Coordinator Jillian Verstrate, Student Academic Records Coordinator Hanna Wierzchowski, Professor of Health Information Technology
