Office of the President
Leadership & Strategic Direction
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The Office of the President provides leadership for Kishwaukee College and works closely with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and community partners to advance the College’s mission, strategic priorities and student success initiatives.
Message from the President
Hear from Kishwaukee College President Dr. Laurie Borowicz about the College’s priorities, vision for the future and commitment to student success.
Message from the President
Read a message from President Laurie Borowicz about leadership, community partnerships and the future of Kishwaukee College.
Read the President’s MessagePresidential Goals
Kishwaukee College establishes institutional goals to guide strategic planning, strengthen student success and ensure the College continues to meet the evolving needs of its students and community. These priorities help focus resources, support innovation and advance the mission of the College.
- Update website to ensure ease of use for student experience. (Multi-year Goal)
- Fully implement employee engagement plan; include activities to support staff feedback, open communication, and presidential engagement. (Multi-year Goal)
- Solicit funding for nursing textbooks and Short-Term programs.
- Develop a Plan for the Greenhouse.
Annual College Goals
One of the college’s goals is to support student success by providing programs and services that foster student achievement.
- Update website to ensure ease of use for student experience. (Multi-year Goal)
- Implement the Navigate student success management system. (Multi-year Goal)
One of the college’s goals is to recognize the importance of building and maintaining a positive employee experience.
- Fully implement employee engagement plan; include activities to support staff feedback, open communication, and presidential engagement. (Multi-year Goal)
- Revise and standardize all staff job descriptions. Complete wage study for professional staff. (Multi-year Goal)
- Successfully negotiate KCEA contract.
The college is committed to collaborating with stakeholders to effectively meet the needs of students and the community.
- Solicit funding for nursing textbooks and Short-Term programs.
- Develop essential employability outcomes including digital literacy for transfer and CTE courses. (Multi-year Goal)
- Develop technology training to be offered through CE.
The college aims to position itself for the future by strategically planning and responding to opportunities through effective resource management.
- Develop a Plan for the Greenhouse.
- Reduce College instructional costs from $7,040 to $6,882 per FTE (2% below the National Community College Benchmark). (Multi-year Goal)
Organizational Charts
Explore organizational charts for major leadership areas and administrative offices at Kishwaukee College. These charts provide an overview of departmental structure and reporting relationships across the institution.
- Office of the President Chart (Updated: 01/2026)
- Office of Instruction Chart (Updated: 08/2025)
- Office of Student Services Chart (Updated: 10/2025)
- Office of Information Technology (Updated 05/2025)
- Human Resources (Updated 08/2024)
- Business Office (Updated 02/2026)
- Campus Operations (Updated 05/2025)
- Community Engagement (Updated 02/2026)
Presidential Message
Exciting things are happening on campus and in our classrooms. We are happy to report for the fourth year in a row, enrollments have increased and are now higher than our pre-COVID-19 level from 2019. Since the pandemic, we have more options for students to learn how and when it works best in their schedule — face-to-face, online or a little of both. Our student clubs, organizations and athletics are going strong, with many opportunities for student involvement outside the classroom.
One of the most exciting things for our campus community this year is the roll-out of the “All-In” tuition model, effective Summer 2025. Students now pay one price for their tuition, fees, and even their textbooks. The amount you pay is what you see on your tuition statement. Getting your textbooks is as easy as stopping in and picking them up at the Kish Store. “All-In” is saving our students and their families millions of dollars per year.
At Kish, we listen to our students and communities, and are constantly evolving to provide new and innovative ways of delivering a first-class education close to home. I encourage you to check out the programs, services and activities we offer. Course options allow students to take classes that fit their work and family schedules. Program options range from short-term to two-year associate degrees. Advising, tutoring and career services are just a few examples of the many support services offered at Kish to help students be successful in the classroom and after college.
Kishwaukee College is committed to improving lives by providing equitable, student-centered education. Please let us know how we can help you create the life you want. We look forward to seeing you soon on campus or in our online classrooms.
Dr. Laurie Borowicz
President
Kishwaukee College