The Executive Assistant for External Affairs provides senior level assistance to the President in the area of external affairs related to the Office of the President.  Specific areas of responsibility include: overseeing the Off-Campus Service/Enrollment Centers held in the community colleges; continuing the development of the Lake County Campus; working with the Laborers Union in the development of their baccalaureate completion program; development of off-campus and on-line courses; overseeing Higher Education Cooperation Act (HECA) grant; overseeing minorty training grant (IDOT); acting as liaison to Connect SI.

The Executive Assistant for Internal Affairs provides senior level assistance to the President in the area of internal affairs related to the Office of the President.  Specific areas of responsibility include: work with campus staff to increase enrollment/retention; develop and maintain relationships with the business community; collaborate with internal departments to support community relations efforts; coordinate with Institutional Research to obtain data that will assist in decision-making; assist the Chancellors with research related to addressing campus and community needs.