Learning Center

Academic Support and Coaching

Tutoring is available in a variety of subjects; it is offered online and in-person, and is free to students. Academic coaching pairs students with a learning specialist to work on skills and strategies for academic success.

College Success Courses

Whether you're in college to earn a degree, complete a certificate, prepare to transfer orStudent studying with a book. improve your skills, Oakton has just the course to help you succeed. The COL 101 College Success Seminar will help you develop the skills you need to succeed in college and life. Topics covered include goal setting, critical thinking, time management and understanding your learning preferences. To find out if a College Studies course is right for you, call your academic advisor or contact Leana Cuellar, director of Student Learning and Engagement at 847.635.1655 or email at lcuellar@oakton.edu.

Contact Us

General Information and Appointments
Des Plaines: 847.635.1658
Room: 2400
Skokie: 847.635.1434
Room A200, Learning Commons
learningcenter@oakton.edu

Edgar Antunez Rebollar
Office Coordinator, Des Plaines Learning Center
eantunez@oakton.edu
847.635.1658
Room 2400, Des Plaines

Giacomo Cirrincione
Learning Support Coordinator
gcirrinc@oakton.edu
847.376.7238
Room 2414, Des Plaines

Allison Conner
Learning Support Coordinator
aconner@oakton.edu
847.635.1494
Room A222, Skokie Learning Commons

Stephanie Herrera
Learning Support Coordinator
sherrera@oakton.edu
847.635.1795
Room 2420, Des Plaines

Thomas Hicks
Acting Director of Student Learning and Engagement
Manager of Academic Success and Support
thicks@oakton.edu
847.635.1657
Room 2404, Des Plaines

Mahera Sheikh
Office Coordinator, Skokie Learning Center
msheikh@oakton.edu
847-376-7684
Room A223, Skokie