Oldfield Selected as Next President of LLCC

Curt Oldfield, Ed.D., has been selected as the next president of Lincoln Land Community College following a vote by the LLCC Board of Trustees.

Confirmation of Oldfield’s employment is expected at the February LLCC Board meeting. Upon confirmation, he will begin his duties on July 1, 2026.

Oldfield currently serves as president of Spoon River College, a position he has held for nearly 14 years. During his tenure, he has worked to increase student retention, expand workforce development programs, and develop strategic partnerships. His career has emphasized 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 Association of Community Colleges. Oldfield has received the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Advocacy Award, was named a Top 10 Finalist in the Aspen Institute’s Community College Excellence Program, and previously served as 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 began his career in education 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 advanced to dean of instruction. He also 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 the University of Illinois, and a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. He also earned an associate degree from Spoon River College.

Oldfield will succeed LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., who announced in August 2025 that she would retire at the end of June 2026 after two decades of leadership. Warren has served as LLCC’s sixth president since 2006.

Lincoln Land Community College is a comprehensive community college serving all or parts of 15 counties in central Illinois, offering accessible, affordable, and high-quality education. Established in 1967, LLCC provides transfer degrees, health care career education, workforce training, professional development, adult education and literacy, and community education. The college also operates outreach centers in Beardstown, Jacksonville, Litchfield, and Taylorville.

More information about LLCC is available at www.llcc.edu.