Office of the President

As president of Waubonsee Community College, Dr. Sobek is responsible for the overall leadership of the college—which serves more than 14,000 credit students each year, employs approximately 1,400 faculty and staff, and offers educational programs and services at a network of four permanent campuses located across the 624-square-mile college district and through extensive online offerings.

Dr. Sobek celebrated her 20th anniversary as president of Waubonsee Community College on July 1, 2021. And, on March 16, 2022, Dr. Sobek announced her intent to retire effective January 4, 2023. Please join us in "Celebrating a Legacy of Transformational Leadership and Exceptional Learning."

Read Dr. Sobek's biography.

Contact Stephanie Wennmacher to request Dr. Sobek's photo. 

Dr. Sobek believes in enthusiastically giving back to the community and is active within the Waubonsee community. In addition, she is a respected industry professional. Dr. Sobek serves on many local, state, regional and national boards, committees and commissions. 

Read more about her community involvement and engagement.

Dr. Sobek regularly shares thoughts and perspectives on news and trends affecting higher education, students and their families through social media, print and on the Waubonsee website.

Read Dr. Sobek's latest writing, and review the archive of her writings, here.

Waubonsee has a history of strong presidential leadership. These individuals shaped the college from its beginning and led the transformation to its current status as a leader in higher education in the 21st century.

Learn more about our former presidents.