Business Services
Business Services, housed within the College's Business and Finance Department, coordinates a range of services, including:
Bookstore
Operates bookstores at both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses that offer a range of books, other items, and services.
- Des Plaines Hours
Mon. - Thu., 7:45 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri., 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.;
Sat., Closed; Sun., Closed - Skokie Hours
Mon. - Thu., 7:45 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri., 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.;
Sat., Closed
Central Services
Handles U.S. and interoffice mail distribution, courier services, shipping, in-house supplies, and the recycling program.
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact Central Services
Copy Center
Produces copied materials for the College and its affiliates.
Hours: Mon. - Thu., 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri., 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Contact Copy Center
Food Service
Oakton's new food service provider, Food Services
Inc. (FSI), officially started their contract on December 17, 2013. FSI
operates cafeterias at both campuses, handles catering requests from staff as
well as external corporate clients, and maintains vending machines.
Contact Food Service
IDs and Records
Creates IDs for the administration, faculty, staff, trustees, and Allied Health students; coordinates off-site storage of the College's records; serves as Web site coordinator for Business Services.
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Contact IDs and Records
Purchasing
Processes all purchase requisitions for goods and services for faculty, staff, and administrators. Purchasing also handles computer purchases, office equipment repair, and furniture needs. It also has the authority to approve business-related contracts.
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact Purchasing
Oakton employees can find additional Business Service information and forms on the employee tab at myOakton.
















