Please use this Important Contacts List as a starting point for questions or concerns you may have. We are pleased to partner with you in making sure that your student enjoys a successful experience during their years at Carthage.

Please note: Because of federal laws, issues that are held confidential (i.e. grades, mental health matters, physical health issues, etc.) cannot be shared with anyone without a signed release statement from the student permitting the disclosure of the information.

Academic Concerns

Academic advising, performance, grade changes, tutoring, academic support services, classroom accommodations, etc.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Registrar’s Office Brandon Porter, Registar 262-551-6100 registrar@jdzruiran.com
Academic Support Services Anna Hegland, Director of the Writing Center and Peer Tutoring 262-551-6336 ahegland@jdzruiran.com 
  Warren Wolchuk, Director of Learning Accessibility 262-551-5802 wwolchuk@jdzruiran.com 

 

Career Preparation & Student Employment

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
The Aspire Center Carolyn Serdar, Executive Director of Career and Professional Development 262-551-5934  aspire@jdzruiran.com 

 

Housing Concerns

Housing options/process, roommate conflicts, housing accommodation, permission to commute, etc.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Residential Life Ryan Colvin, Director of Residential Life 262-551-6169

housing@jdzruiran.com

  Griselda Feliciano, Assistant Director of Residential Life 262-551-6169 housing@jdzruiran.com

 

Food & Drink

Meal plans, special dietary restrictions/needs, special events, etc.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Parkhurst Dining Esmeralda Barajas, General Manager 262-551-5820 ebarajas@jdzruiran.com

 

Campus Safety & Parking

Parking regulations and permits, campus safety reporting, break shuttles, training, etc.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Office of Public Safety Mike Polzin, Director of Public Safety 262-551-5911 publicsafety@jdzruiran.com 

 

Health Concerns

Physical health appointments, mental health concerns, referrals, etc.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number  Email
Student Health Services Erin Schabel, Office Manager for the Health and Counseling Center 262-551-5710 health@jdzruiran.com
Counseling Services Kelly Smith, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Wellness 262-551-5710 counseling@jdzruiran.com

 

Student Conduct

Violations of student code of conduct, course catalog, academic integrity, etc.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Office of Student Conduct Nick Winkler, Dean of Students 262-551-5800 nwinkler@jdzruiran.com
Academic Affairs David Timmerman, Provost 262-551-5850 provost@jdzruiran.com

Title IX

Carthage’s Title IX coordinator provides information, guidance, and other resources to address sexual violence and gender discrimination. A Title IX coordinator can discuss a community member’s general concerns, respond to a report of sexual violence, or answer questions about the disciplinary process for sexual violence.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Title IX Abigail Hanna, Title IX Coordinator 262-551-6450 ahanna@jdzruiran.com 

 

Involvement on Campus

Resources and connections to organizations, offices, and programs students can become involved with to facilitate opportunities to explore personal interests and connect with Carthage.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Student Involvement Elizabeth Snider, Associate Dean of Students / Director of Student Involvement 262-551-5800 esnider@jdzruiran.com
  Lance Thompson, Asstistant Director of Student Involvement, Campus Activities 262-551-5800 lthompson5@jdzruiran.com
Office of Equity and Inclusion for Culture Change Michele Hancock, Vice President for College Culture for Inclusion 262-551-6113 mhancock1@jdzruiran.com
Center for Faith and Spirituality Debbie Clark, Administrative Assistant for the Center for Faith and Spirituality 262-551-5810 dclark@jdzruiran.com 

 

Financial Issues

Financial aid, scholarships, grants, student employment, tuition bills, charges, meal plans/points, etc.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Office of Student Financial Services Jeffrey Teague, Director of Student Financial Services 262-551-6625 studentfinances@jdzruiran.com 
Financial Aid Jeffrey Teague, Director of Student Financial Services 262-551-6625 finaid@jdzruiran.com 

 

Student Advocacy

Concerns regarding immigration, study abroad and/or off-campus, adjustment issues, and general support.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Center for Student Success Kelly Smith, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Wellness 262-551-5800 studentsuccess@jdzruiran.com
Office of Student Life Nick Winkler, Dean of Students 262-551-5800 nwinkler@jdzruiran.com
Center for Faith and Spirituality Debbie Clark, Administrative Assistant for the Center for Faith and Spirituality 262-551-5810 dclark@jdzruiran.com 
Office of Equity and Inclusion for Culture Change Michele Hancock, Vice President of College Culture for Inclusion 262-551-6113 mhancock1@jdzruiran.com
Study Abroad and J-Term Programming Erik Kulke, Director of Education Abroad 262-551-5916 ekulke@jdzruiran.com 

 

Athletics & Intramurals

Questions regarding student-athlete experience, student fitness/wellness, and intramurals.

Department/Topic Name & Position Phone Number Email
Athletics Department Central Office Ryan Kane, Director of Athletics 262-551-5931 rkane@jdzruiran.com 
Fitness / Wellness Programming Adam Koenig, Executive Director of the Student Experience 262-551-5796 akoenig@jdzruiran.com
Intramurals Cole Stramer, Events Coordinator 262-551-5970 cstramer@jdzruiran.com 

 

Transportation Information

Train, Bus, and Other metrarail.com
  www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach/commuter-and-transit 
  www.kenosha.org/departments/transportation
Air Travel www.mitchellairport.com
  http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx 
Carthage Parking Lot Shuttle 3zmi.jdzruiran.com/shuttle 

In the event of an emergency, contact the Office of Public Safety for assistance at 262-551-5911.