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SPRINGFIELD — Curt Oldfield, Ed.D., was recently selected as the next Lincoln Land Community College president in a vote by the LLCC Board of Trustees. Confirmation of his employment is planned for the February LLCC Board meeting, and upon confirmation, Dr. Oldfield will begin his duties on July 1, 2026.

Oldfield has served as president of Spoon River College for nearly 14 years, increasing retention, expanding workforce development programs and developing strategic partnerships. Throughout his career, Oldfield has been deeply committed to community engagement and economic development.

He 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.

“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.

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.

In August 2025, after two decades of distinguished leadership and service, LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., announced she would be retiring from her role as LLCC’s sixth president at the end of June 2026. Dr. Warren has served as president of LLCC since 2006.

LLCC is a comprehensive community college serving all or parts of 15 counties in central Illinois with accessible, affordable and high-quality education. Established in 1967, the college offers transfer degrees, health care career education, workforce training, professional development for skill building and career advancement, adult education and literacy, and community education. Additional learning and service locations include outreach centers in Beardstown, Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville. To learn more about LLCC, visit www.llcc.edu.