Joseph Wozniak: Candidate Profile

Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioKey IssuesQA Bio City: NapervilleWebsite: Office sought: College Of DuPage School Board (6-year Terms)Age: 33Family: single, both of my parents live in Naperville. Occupation: Graphic artist and designerEducation: : #160;Graduate with associates degree from College of Dupage.Graduate with bachelors degree in Graphic Arts from Robert Morris University. Civic involvement: Involved in community and church activities. Grand Knight of St Elizabeth Seton Knights of Columbus Council 10025 Elected offices held: College of DuPage Trustee for the last 6 yearsHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 I am a graduate of the College of DuPage and I have and will continue to work for the best interest of the college, students, and taxpayers of our district as I've done for the past 6 years. Key Issue 2 I have always been a main supporter and the main voice of sustainability and all energy saving ideas at the college and I hope to continue with this for another 6 years to come. Key Issue 3 I support a quality education, lower taxes, and lower tuition cost at COD. Questions Answers The college last year engaged in a lengthy legal battle with the village of Glen Ellyn over local building codes and jurisdictional matters. As a board member, what would you do to avoid such lengthy conflicts in the future.I will work to make every effort to avoid further conflicts with our communities giving a mutual respect to both of our interests. What steps should COD take to improve its relationship with the faculty?I will work to give the faculty all of the opportunities they need to provide the best education to our students. I have many faculty associations and I value their ideas. In tough economic times, many students (and working professionals) turn to a community college for its educational value. How do you ensure that a person's financial sacrifice results in an educational benefit?As a graduate of the College of Dupage I am always working with the college to provide the most up to date educational opportunities at the least cost. Is a tax rate increase needed and, if so, how do you justify it?I have worked as a board member at COD to the best interest of the taxpayers of our district. A tax increase will not be needed. Community colleges provide many services to a diverse population. Is there a service your college should be providing that it is not, or reaching a segment of the population that it is not?I am not aware of anything in the immediate future but the college is constantly looking at new educational opportunities. I personally would like to see a certification class in servicing energy saving items like solar panels and wind turbines.