March
28, 2006
Oakton Names New Academic Affairs VP
Dr. Thomas P. Hamel, a 20-year veteran faculty member and administrator at Black Hawk College in Moline, is the new vice president for academic affairs at Oakton Community College. The appointment, which takes effect July 1, was made at the March 22 meeting of the Oakton Board of Trustees.
Since 2002, Hamel has served as the dean of academic administration at Black Hawk College. Hamel also served as an associate dean, English department chair, and English faculty member during his two decades at Black Hawk.
Before joining Black Hawk, Hamel served on the faculty of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree from Boston College and his master's and Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
Oakton Community College offers degree and certificate programs for students preparing to earn a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university, as well as those seeking employment in a variety of careers. Oakton is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, Illinois Community College Board, and American Association of Community Colleges.
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