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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.

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Victoria N. Folse

President and Professor of Psychology

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Audra Hoffmann

Vice President for Finance and CFO

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Rebecca Berens Matzke

Vice President and Dean of Faculty

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Brendan McCoy ’17

Chief of Staff and Director of Major Gifts

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Julie Ricciardi

Vice President for Advancement

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Al Sturgeon

Vice President and Dean of Students

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Rich Warren

Vice President and Director of Athletics

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Kimberly Zimmerman

Vice President for Enrollment

Academic Leadership

Dean Of Faculty
Vice President and Dean of Faculty Dr. Becky Matzke
Faculty Leadership
Registrar Katy Crane
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Rebecca Matzke (F), Mary Unger
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs Kristine Kovack-Lesh
Director of the Catalyst Curriculum Tim Reed
Academic Department Chairs
Art and Art History Travis Nygard
Biology Mark Kainz (F), Barbara Sisson (S)
Chemistry Patrick Willoughby
Communication Steve Martin
Economics and Business Management Memuna Khan
Educational Studies Matthew Knoester
English Meg Gannon
Exercise Science Brittany Followay
Foreign Languages and Cultures Dominique Poncelet
History Becky Matzke (F), Brian Bockelman (S)
Mathematical Sciences Erin Munro Krull
Military Science SFC Marques Johnson
Music Paul Thompson
Philosophy and Religion John Sisko
Physics and Engineering Brett Barwick
Political Science Henrik Schatzinger
Psychology Kristine Kovack-Lesh
Sociology and Anthropology Marc Eaton
Theatre John Dalziel
Academic Program Directors
American Studies Henrik Schatzinger
Ancient Renaissance and Medieval Studies Ann Pleiss Morris
Biomedical Science Colleen Byron, Barbara Sisson, Mark Kainz, Patrick Willoughby
Biochemistry Colleen Byron
Criminal Justice Jackie Clark (S), Marc Eaton
Environmental Studies Ben Grady
Interdisciplinary Studies John Sisko (DoF)
Latin American & Caribbean Studies Travis Nygard
Law and Society Steve Sorenson
Linguistics Dominique Poncelet
Museum Studies Travis Nygard
Neuroscience Studies and Psychobiology Memuna Khan, Robin Forbes-Lorman, Kristine Kovack-Lesh, Julia Manor
Physical Science Bryan Nell, Brett Barwick
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Mary Unger

Administrative Offices

DEPARTMENTCONTACT INFORMATION
Office of AdmissionKimberly Zimmerman - Vice President for Enrollment: (920) 748-8774(920) 748-8709 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Office of AdvancementJulie Ricciardi - Vice President for Advancement: (920) 748-8351 | [email protected]
Make a Gift » | For additional gift inquiries, call (920) 748-8366
AthleticsRich Warren - Vice President and Director of Athletics: (920) 748-8774 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Business OfficeAudra Hoffmann - Vice President for Finance and CFO: (920) 748-8310 |  [email protected]
Julie Korth - Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller: (920) 748-8310| [email protected]
Anita Charwick-Boie - Accountant: (920) 748-8309 | [email protected]
Hannah Estabrook - Accountant and Student Billing Coordinator: (920) 748-8769 | [email protected] |
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Accounts Payable - [email protected]
Office of Career & Professional DevelopmentJulie Hau - 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 ServicesKerstin Sauerbrei - Event Manager: (920) 748-8164 | [email protected] | Plan Your Event »
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 Data and Experiential Engagement: (920) 748-8353 | [email protected]
Office of Constituent Engagement: (920) 748-8126 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Dean of FacultyDr. Becky Matzke - Vice President and Dean of Faculty: [email protected] | Visit Site»
Amanda Przybyl - Executive Assistant for Academic Affairs: (920) 748-8109 | [email protected]
Dean of StudentsAl Sturgeon - Vice President and Dean of Students: (920) 748-8111 | [email protected]
Office of FinanceAudra Hoffmann - Vice President for Finance and CFO (920) 748-8310 |  [email protected]
Amy Hutchings - Executive Assistant for Finance and Operations: (920) 748-8321 |  [email protected]
Office of Financial AidLinda Kinziger - Director of Financial Aid: (920) 748-8101 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Food Service by SAGE Dining Services®Dustin Tessmer - Food Service General Manager: Visit Site
Heinz Franzen Learning CenterBrenda 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 ResourcesJody Sturgeon - Director of Human Resources: (920) 748-8192 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Office of Information TechnologyGary Rodman - Director of OIT: (920) 748-8327 | [email protected]
Office of Institutional EffectivenessJillian Cole - Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness: (920) 748-8194 | [email protected]
Lane LibraryAndrew Prellwitz - Librarian-User Services and Director of Lane Library: | [email protected]
Front 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 CenterBarb Lothe - Director of Auxiliary Services & Access Control (920) 748-8166 | [email protected]
Marketing & CommunicationsLiz Taft - Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications: (920) 748-8364 | [email protected]
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Physical PlantKeith Lauth - Director of Facilities: (920) 748-8142 | [email protected]
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Office of the PresidentDr. Victoria N. Folse - President: (920) 748-8118 | [email protected] | Visit Site »
Chelsie Stocker - Executive Assistant to the President & Liaison to the Board of Trustees: (920) 748-8742 | [email protected]
Office of the RegistrarKaty Crane - 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] 
Steve Kastenschmidt - Director of Campus Safety: (920) 748-8346 | [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 ServicesAlex Kurowski - Director of Student Support Services: (920) 748-8394 | Alex Kurowski - Director of Student Support Services: (920) 748-8394 | [email protected] | [email protected] | Visit Site »

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