Canton, IL— After 14 years as its president, Curt Oldfield, Ed.D., will depart Spoon River College this summer to become President of Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield.
“The Board of Trustees is appreciative of Dr. Oldfield’s service to Spoon River College. He began as a student, became an instructor, moved up to Dean, and then served for 14 years as President. Lincoln Land will present him with a new opportunity to continue his professional growth. The process to find our next President will begin immediately with the selection of a national search firm. We look forward to a dialogue with faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve to assist in selecting our new President,” said Kevin Meade, Chair of the SRC Board of Trustees.
During Oldfield’s tenure as President, his contribution to the college and the community has been significant. Major initiatives have included increasing retention, expanding workforce development programs and developing strategic partnerships. He also guided the college through several capital projects including construction of the Multipurpose Building, baseball and softball fields on the Canton Campus and development of the new Macomb Campus.
The Board will announce next steps in the presidential search process in the coming weeks. The College remains focused on supporting students and advancing its mission during this transition.
Spoon River College is a two-year, public community college in West Central Illinois, with campuses and Community Outreach Centers in Canton and Macomb, with Learning Centers in Havana and Rushville. For more information about Spoon River College, visit www.src.edu.