Oakland Community College (OCC) has named Elizabeth “Libby” Argiri as Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, effective June 29.
Argiri joins OCC from Macomb Community College (MCC), where she served as Executive Vice President, Administration. In that role, she oversaw finance and purchasing, budget and grants, financial aid, facilities and central services, human resources and information technology. She also served as treasurer of the MCC Foundation.
At OCC, Argiri will lead the College’s Financial Operations, Budget and Planning, Physical Facilities and Public Safety, and Purchasing and Auxiliary Services departments.
“Libby brings strong financial and operational leadership, experienced higher education and business acumen, and a strong understanding of challenges and opportunities facing our region,” said OCC Chancellor Peter Provenzano, Jr. “She distinguished herself as the unanimous top candidate for her commitment to student success, collaborative leadership style and forward-thinking approach.”
Argiri succeeds Christina “Tina” Kostiuk, who retired on Feb. 27.
A resident of Clinton Township, Argiri said she is excited to join OCC and partner with an exceptional leadership team committed to excellence.
“OCC’s unwavering commitment to student success and advancing the community is both inspiring and meaningful," said Argiri. "I look forward to bringing my experience and expertise to OCC to help strengthen college operations, support innovation, expand opportunities and contribute to student success and the communities we serve.”
A Certified Public Accountant, Argiri earned a Master of Business Administration in
Integrative Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Michigan State University. She currently serves as chair of the Michigan Community College Risk Management Authority and as treasurer and chair of the Audit Committee for Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union.
About OCC
Oakland Community College (OCC) has educated over one million students since 1965. OCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs and is committed to student success with affordable tuition, support services, flexible class options and top transfer opportunities. The College serves more than 20,000 students annually while advancing our community through education, training and career support. OCC is nationally recognized as Michigan’s top online college, and seventh in the U.S., by Newsweek’s America’s Top Online Colleges 2025. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.
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