Office of Access, Equity and Diversity

Oakton enjoys a rich legacy of diversity on campus, educating students of all ages from all walks of life who hail from more than 50 countries around the globe. The Office of Access, Equity and Diversity builds on this legacy by providing key leadership to the College in celebrating diverse people and ideas, inclusiveness, global perspectives, and a strong sense of community. The Office of Access, Equity and Diversity remains committed to enriching Oakton's learning and working environments by attracting and supporting a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body, where people are valued equally and celebrated for their contributions.

A key role of the office is to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors resolve complaints about harassment and/or discrimination. Other activities include addressing first-year students and new employees about the role of the office; teaching student government leaders and student orientation team leaders about equity issues; training campus police; and delivering special presentations to classes about social justice and human rights. 

The Equity Officer reports to the Vice President for Students Affairs and, as a member of the President's Council, actively participates in the governance of the College.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs at 847.635.1739.