During his tenure as President, Dr. Tom Choice oversaw the creation of new academic programs, initiated the Honors Program and expanded dual credit options with local high schools. Under his leadership in 2009, voters passed a referendum allowing the College to make major improvements to the campus, including expansion and renovation of campus parking lots, roadways, landscaping, athletic fields, classrooms and offices. The project also included the construction of a new Student Center and Campus Operations Building. Dr. Choice oversaw key projects, including the College’s first Campus Master Space Plan and the first Strategic Plan since 1998. He worked with the Board of Trustees to organize several new working committees, including the Executive Board Committee, the Board Audit Committee and the Board Finance Committee. In 2014, Kish was selected by the Aspen Institute as one of the Top 150 Community Colleges in the United States. Dr. Choice was elected by his peers to serve as Secretary, Vice President and President of the Illinois Council of Community College Presidents. Before serving as President of Kish, Dr. Choice was the Vice President of Instruction.

Served: 2007-2015