Lincoln Land Community College officially welcomed Dr. Curt Oldfield as its seventh president July 1. Oldfield previously served as president of Spoon River College for 14 years where he championed student success, community engagement and economic development.
Dr. Charlotte Warren officially retired on June 30 after serving 20 years as the president of LLCC.
Oldfield is currently a fellow in the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and a member of the Commission on Student Success for the American Associate of Community Colleges. He has also been awarded the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Advocacy Award, was named a Top 10 Finalist in the Aspen Institute’s Community College Excellence Program and served as a former chair of the Illinois Council of Community College Presidents.
As president of LLCC, Oldfield will lead the college’s efforts to expand educational opportunities, strengthen community partnerships and support the college’s mission of transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning.
“Dr. Oldfield brings Illinois community college experience, thoughtful leadership and a clear commitment to student success,” said Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, chair of the LLCC Board of Trustees.
Oldfield’s career in education began at Roseville High School, where he taught agriculture, advised the FFA chapter and coached football and basketball. He later joined Spoon River College as a full-time agriculture faculty member and then advanced to dean of instruction. He served as vice president of instruction at Northeast Iowa Community College before returning to Spoon River College as president.
“I’m honored to join LLCC and serve the students, employees and communities that make this institution such a vital part of central Illinois,” said Oldfield. “I look forward to building on the college’s strong foundation and working together to expand opportunities for student success, community partnerships and economic growth throughout the district.”
Oldfield earned a doctorate degree from Ferris State University, a master’s degree from University of Illinois and a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. His academic journey began at Spoon River College, where he earned an associate degree.