Oakton College is continuing campus improvement projects including those outlined in our recently approved facilities master plan, which will result in transformed spaces that create an optimal learning and working environment for students and employees.
Check back often as this page will help minimize operational disruptions and keep you informed of our progress.
Latest Update: July 1, 2024
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Small Business Development Center and Educational Foundation (at Des Plaines TenHoeve Center) |
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Stakeholder(s): |
Educational Foundation, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) |
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Percent Complete: |
99% |
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Project Start: |
12/1/2023 |
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Project Completion: |
06/28/2024 |
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The punchlist is currently being completed by the contractor. Department moves are on schedule for the week of July 8. |
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Liberal Arts, Academic Affairs and Institutional Research Office Renovations (Des Plaines Floor 2) |
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Stakeholder(s): |
Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Liberal Arts, Office of Institutional Research |
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Percent Complete: |
40% |
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Project Start: |
04/08/2024 |
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Project Completion: |
01/17/2025 |
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Phase 1 office suite renovations for Liberal Arts and Institutional Research are nearing completion. Furniture is expected to arrive during the week of July 8. Department moves (Liberal Arts and Institutional Research) are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 15. Department moves are tentatively planned for 7/29-8/9. |
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Skokie Library Learning Commons |
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Stakeholder(s): |
ADRC, Learning Center, Library, Testing Center, TRIO |
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Percent Complete: |
90% |
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Project Start: |
12/18/2023 |
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Project Completion: |
07/08/2024 |
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The contractor is working to install finishes throughout both floors. Construction is planned to be substantially complete on the week of July 8. The furniture is scheduled for installation week of July 15. Department moves are tentatively planned for the weeks of July 29 and Aug. 9. |
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Door and Hardware Replacement |
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Percent Complete: |
10% |
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Project Start: |
TBD |
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Project Completion: |
TBD |
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Kluber Architects is working on construction documents for phase 1, which entails repairs and replacement to exterior doors across both campuses. Construction dates will be established upon completion of construction documents and bidding process. |
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Signage Update |
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Percent Complete: |
99% |
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Project Start: |
11/22/2021 |
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Project Completion: |
07/26/2024 |
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All interior signs have been installed and corrections to signage are complete. All exterior signage is installed except for new signage at door 5 at Des Plaines, which will be installed in July 2024. |
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Landscape Master Plan Project |
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Percent Complete: |
63% |
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Project Start: |
10/23/2023 |
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Project Completion: |
07/26/2024 |
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Work is progressing across both campuses. Door 5 at Skokie is expected to remain open throughout construction. Work at door 5 has begun and is scheduled to be completed by July 12. Work at door 5 will include demolition and replacement of concrete, construction of new benches and installation of new landscaping. |
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Baseball Field Renovation |
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Stakeholder(s): |
Athletics Department |
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Percent Complete: |
40% |
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Project Start: |
Spring 2023 |
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Project Completion: |
Fall 2024 |
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Field demolition and sub-grading is completed. Surveying crews are verifying surface grade elevations and irrigation system installation has begun. |
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