Administrative Council

The Administrative Council collaborates closely with the president and the Board of Trustees to effectively support our students and alumni while maintaining exceptional organizational performance. Together, we strive to create a thriving educational environment that prepares our students for a successful future.

Folse, Victoria N.

President and Professor of Psychology

Karsten, Shawn

VP for Advancement, Marketing and Communications

King, Greg

Interim Vice President for Enrollment

Ogle, Chris

Vice President and Dean of Students

Schumacher, Chris

Director of Athletics

Sisko, John

Vice President and Dean of Faculty, Professor of Philosophy

College Leadership

Vice President and Dean of Faculty
Faculty Leadership
Title/Area 2024-25
Registrar Katy Crane
Associate Dean for Faculty Development Rebecca Matzke
Associate Dean for the Catalyst Curriculum Timothy Reed
Academic Major Department Chairs
Major Dept 2024-25
Art and Art History Rafael Salas
Biochemistry and Chemistry Colleen Byron
Biology Memuna Khan
Biomedical Science Colleen Byron and Mark Kainz
Business Management, Economics and Finance Soren Hauge
Communication Steve Martin
Educational Studies Matthew Knoester
English Megan Gannon
Exercise Science Brittany Followay
Foreign Languages and Cultures Dominique Poncelet
History Sarah Frodhardt-Lane
Mathematical Sciences David Scott
Military Science CPT Paul Klotz
Music Tobin Shucha
Philosophy and Religion Paul Jeffries
Physics Brett Barwick
Political Science Henrik Schatzinger
Psychology Julia Manor
Sociology and Anthropology Marc Eaton
Theatre John Dalziel
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Mary Unger
Academic Minor Department Coordinators
Minor Areas 2024-25
American Studies Sarah Frohardt-Lane
Ancient Renaissance and Medieval Studies Ann Pleiss Morris
Criminal Justice Jackie Clark and Marc Eaton
Environmental Studies Benjamin Grady
Latin American & Caribbean Studies Geoff Guevara-Geer and Travis Nygard
Law and Society Steve Sorenson
Linguistics Dominique Poncelet
Museum Studies Travis Nygard
National Security Studies Henrik Schatzinger
Physical Science Brett Barwick and Bryan Nell
Psychobiology Memuna KhanKristine Kovack-LeshRobin Forbes-Lorman, & Julia Meyers Manor
Other Campus Leadership
Title/Area 2023-24
Director of Athletics Chris Schumacher
Director of Career and Professional Development Mary Hatlen
Library Chair Andrew Prellwitz

Administrative Offices

DEPARTMENTCONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Admission(920) 748-8709 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Office of Advancement(920) 748-8351 | [email protected]
Make a Gift » | For additional gift inquiries, call (920) 748-8366
AthleticsChris Schumacher - Director of Athletics: (920) 748-8774 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Bovay’s Books and More(920) 748-8116 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Business OfficeDennis Bangart - Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller: (920) 748-8310 |  [email protected]
Anita Charwick-Boie - Accountant: (920) 748-8309 | [email protected]
Alycia Harbin - Director of Student Accounts: (920) 748-8769 | [email protected] |
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Accounts Payable - [email protected]
Office of Career & Professional DevelopmentMary Hatlen - Director, Center for Career and Professional Development: (920) 748-8318 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Center for Diversity and Inclusion Yazmin Doroteo - Director of Multicultural Affairs: (920) 748-8190 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Conference ServicesVisit Site »
Counseling ServicesEmily Johnson, CRC, LPC - Director of Counseling: (920) 748-8344 | [email protected]
Amanda Prachel, LMFT - Assistant Director of Counseling: (920) 748-8312 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Office of Constituent EngagementAmy Gerretsen '04 - Director of Constituent Engagement: (920) 748-8353 | [email protected]
Office of Constituent Engagement: (920) 748-8126 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Dean of FacultyJohn Sisko - Vice President and Dean of Faculty: [email protected]Visit Site»
Amanda Przybyl - Executive Assistant to Academic Affairs: (920) 748-8191 | [email protected]
Dean of StudentsChris Ogle - Vice President and Dean of Students: (920) 748-8111 | [email protected]
Office of FinanceDennis Bangart - Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller: (920) 748-8310 |  [email protected]
Jane Runge - Executive Assistant of Finance and Operations: (920) 748-8108 |  [email protected]
Office of Financial Aid(920) 748-8101 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Food Service by SAGE Dining Services®Visit Site >>
Franzen Center for Academic SuccessBrenda Gabrielson - Director, Academic Support Center: (920) 748-8702 | [email protected]
Greek LifeBri Cyr - Student Activities and Orientation Director: (920) 748-8715 | [email protected]
Health ServicesHealth Services Contact Info: (920) 748-8141 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Mary Belling - Director of Health Services: (920) 748-8141 | [email protected]
Office of Human ResourcesPaula Stettbacher - Director of Human Resources: (920) 748-8192 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Office of Information Technology(920) 748-8327 | [email protected]
Lane LibraryFront Desk/Circulation: (920) 748-8175/8750
Acquisitions: (920) 748-8330
Archives: (920) 748-8752
Cataloging/Wisconsin Documents/Govt. Documents: (920) 748-8746
Interlibrary Loans: (920) 748-8750
Instruction: (920) 748-8752
Systems and e-Resources: (920) 748-8750
Mail Center(920) 748-8166
Marketing & Communications(920) 748-8364 | [email protected]
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Physical Plant(920) 748-8142 | [email protected]
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Office of the PresidentDr. Victoria N. Folse - President: (920) 748-8118 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Kari Clark - Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness and Executive Assistant to the President: (920) 748-8742 | [email protected]
Office of the RegistrarMichele Wittler - Associate Dean of Faculty and Registrar: (920) 748-8119 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Residence LifeMark Nicklaus - Director of Residence Life: (920) 748-8186 | [email protected] 
Safety/SecurityMark Nicklaus - Director of Residence Life: (920) 748-8186 | [email protected] 
Student ActivitiesStudent Activities Front Desk: (920) 748-8112 | [email protected]
Bri Cyr - Student Activities and Orientation Director: (920) 748-8715 | [email protected]
Student Support Services(920) 748-8107 | [email protected] | Visit Site »

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