In this bonus episode, Dr. Rick Daniels sits down with trusted colleagues and friends, Janeen Jackson and Will Crawford to have a candid conversation about how they innovate to keep their students engaged, how they accept feedback, criticism, praise and love, and then let the discussion develop organically. No agenda! Topics also include the upcoming election and the musicians considered for the 2025 Superbowl Halftime Show.

Host: Dr. Rick Daniels, Directory of Institutional Equity and Inclusion

Guests: Janeen Jackson, Equity Coordinator for B.L.A.C.K. Student Success and

Will Crawford, Distinguished Professor of English

Producer: Erick Rohn, Professor of Design

In this episode, we explore Oakton College’s major strategic plans that are shaping our future.
We delve into Vision 2030, Oakton’s overarching strategic plan to build just and thriving communities, and discuss the role of the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM 2.0) plan in advancing our enrollment goals.
We’ll also highlight the college’s Strategic Equity Plan and its impact on student and employee outcomes.
President Joianne Smith, Dr. Ileo Lott, Dr. Jesse Ivory, and Dean Matt Huber Huber will join the show to share their insights and updates on Oakton’s key guiding documents.
Hosted by Dr. Rick Daniels
Produced by Erick Rohn

This episode will focus on a year-end wrap up where we cover some of the highlights of the 2023-2024 academic year, including how some of the events in the larger society have shaped the work we do.

Guest Panelists:
Johanna Fine, Human Resources
Prashant Shinde, Information Technology
Dr. Karl Brooks, Student Affairs
Dr. Rick Daniels, Facilitator