Our Chicago: Columbia College Chicago's new CEOCHICAGO (WLS) -- The recently installed president and CEO of Columbia College Chicago has her work cut out for her. Dr. Shantay Bolton took on the role in July of 2025. The recently installed President and CEO of Columbia College Chicago has her work cut out for her. Dr. Shantay Bolton took on the role in July of 2025. The college is facing a $40 million deficit; enrollment has fallen to around 4,000 students and there have been several rounds of layoffs.