Carl
Costanza, 54, director of facilities at Oakton Community
College since 1998, is named executive director of campus facilities
and operations, effective immediately, President Margaret Lee announced.
Costanza's primary office moves from Des Plaines to the Ray Hartstein
Campus in Skokie, where he will identify and respond to internal operating
problems identified by students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
"As
the chief administrative officer in Skokie, Carl will coordinate requests
related to the use of Oakton's facilities by outside organizations
and College departments," said Lee. "He will have responsibility and
authority to respond to the diverse concerns that arise daily."
Costanza
joined Oakton in 1981, originally serving as director of campus support
services at the Skokie campus. In 1983, he earned his master's degree
from the University of Illinois-Chicago, and was named director of
business services at the Des Plaines campus. Costanza and his wife
Debbie live in Park Ridge with their three children.
President
Lee's announcement follows several months of internal study related
to the organizational structure of the Ray Hartstein Campus. College-wide
discussions focused on the most valuable and vital elements at the
Skokie campus, as well as necessary improvements.
For more information, contact the Office of College Advancement at
847-635-1806.