Helpful Contacts
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.
In the event of an emergency, contact the Office of Public Safety for assistance at 262-551-5911.
Academic Concerns
Academic advising, performance, grade changes, tutoring, academic support services, classroom accommodations, etc.
| Department/Topic | Name & Position | Phone Number | |
| Academic Advising |
Individual New Student Registration Specialists |
Varies |
Varies |
| Registrar’s Office | Brandon Porter, Registar | 262-551-6541 | registrar@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Academic Support Services | Anna Hegland, Director of the Writing Center and Tutoring | 262-551-6336 | ahegland@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Warren Wolchuk, Director of Learning Accessibility | wwolchuk@mpeaffiliate.com |
Career Preparation & Student Employment
| Department/Topic | Name & Position | Phone Number | |
| The Aspire Center | Carolyn Serdar, Executive Director of Career and Professional Development | 262-551-5934 | aspire@mpeaffiliate.com |
Housing Concerns
Housing options/process, roommate conflicts, housing accommodation, permission to commute, etc.
| Department/Topic | Name & Position | Phone Number | |
| Office of Residential Life | Ryan Colvin, Director of Residential Life | 262-551-6169 | |
| Griselda Feliciano, Associate Director of Residential Life | 262-551-6169 | housing@mpeaffiliate.com |
Food & Drink
Meal plans, special dietary restrictions/needs, special events, etc.
| Department/Topic | Name & Position | Phone Number | |
| Parkhurst Dining | Esmeralda Barajas, Parkhurst Dining General Manager | 262-551-5820 | ebarajas@mpeaffiliate.com |
Campus Safety/Parking
Parking regulations and permits, campus safety reporting, break shuttles, training, etc.
| Department/Topic | Name & Position | Phone Number | |
| Office of Public Safety | Mike Polzin, Director of Public Safety | 262-551-5911 | mpolzin@mpeaffiliate.com |
Health Concerns
Physical health appointments, mental health concerns, referrals, etc. in the Health and Counseling Center.
| Department/Topic | Name & Position | Phone Number | |
| Student Health Services | Kelly Smith, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Wellness | 262-551-5710 | health@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Counseling Services | Kelly Smith, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Wellness | 262-551-5710 | counseling@mpeaffiliate.com |
Student Conduct
Violations of student code of conduct, course catalog, academic integrity, etc.
| Department/Topic | Name & Position | Phone Number | |
| Office of Student Conduct | Nick Winkler, Dean of Students / Director of Student Conduct | 262-551-5800 | nwinkler@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Academic Affairs | David Timmerman, Provost | 262-551-5850 | provost@mpeaffiliate.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 | |
| Office of Student Involvement | Elizabeth Snider, Associate Dean of Students / Director of Student Involvement | 262-551-5800 | esnider@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Lance Thompson, Asst. Director of Student Involvement, Campus Activities | 262-551-5800 | lthompson5@mpeaffiliate.com | |
| Office of Equity and Inclusion | Michele Hancock, Vice President for College Culture for Inclusion | 262-551-6113 | mhancock1@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Center for Faith and Spirituality | Debbie Clark, Administrative Assistant for the Center for Faith and Spirituality | 262-551-5810 | dclark@mpeaffiliate.com |
Financial Issues
Financial aid, scholarships, grants, student employment, tuition bills, charges, meal plans/points, etc.
| Department/Topic | Name & Position | Phone Number | |
| Office of Student Financial Services | Jeffrey Teague, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid | 262-551-6625 | studentfinances@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Director of Student Financial Services | 262-551-6002 | studentfinances@mpeaffiliate.com |
Student Advocacy
Concerns regarding immigration, study abroad and/or off-campus, adjustment issues, and general support.
| Department/Topic | Name & Position | Phone Number | |
| Study Abroad and J-Term |
Erik Kulke, Director of Education Abroad | 262-551-5916 | ekulke@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Center for Student Success | Kelly Smith, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Wellness | 262-551-5800 | ksmith17@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Dean of Students Office | Nick Winkler, Dean of Students / Director of Student Conduct | 262-551-5800 | nwinkler@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Center for Faith and Spirituality | Debbie Clark, Administrative Assistant for the Center for Faith and Spirituality | 262-551-5810 | dclark@mpeaffiliate.com |
| Office of Equity and Inclusion | Michele Hancock, Vice President for College Culture for Inclusion | 262-551-6113 | mhancock1@mpeaffiliate.com |
Transportation Information
| Train, Bus, and Other | metrarail.com |
| www.coachusa.com/wisconsincoach | |
| www.kenosha.org/departments/transportation | |
| Air Travel | www.mitchellairport.com |
| www.flychicago.com/ohare/en/home/Pages/default.aspx | |
| Carthage Parking Lot Shuttle | wbpc.mpeaffiliate.com/life-at-carthage/campus-services |