Mar 17, 2026  
2026-2027 college catalog 
    
2026-2027 college catalog

Directories



Reference guide

Inquiries concerning specific aspects of the College should be addressed to the appropriate office listed below:


Sandburg’s Main Campus is located in Galesburg, Illinois, with a Branch Campus located in Carthage. The Main Campus phone number in Galesburg is 309.344.2518. The Carthage Campus phone number is 217.357.3129.


     

Main Campus Offices & Departments-Galesburg 309.344.2518

Academic Advising/Registration SDC146 309.341.5237
Admissions Office E100 309.341.5233
Art Department F101 309.341.5303
Academic Support Services/Tutoring SDC111 309.341.5262
Auto Tech Shop G130 309.341.5267
Bookstore SDC144 309.341.5259
Business Office E100 309.341.5210
Career & Technical Education G101 309.341.5216
Counseling SDC137 309.341.5237
Dental Hygiene STC3108 309.341.2221
Disability Support Services SDC120 309.341.5262
Career Development Office G112 309.341.5246
Faculty Teaching & Learning Center E233A 309.341.5438
Financial Aid Office SDC146 309.341.5283
Fitness Center F142 309.341.5460
Foundation Office/Scholarships E210 309.341.5215
Tech Help E233 309.341.5446
Humanities & Fine Arts C202 309.341.5427
Human Resources D202 309.341.5223
Library E240 309.341.5257
Print Center & Mailroom E121 309.341.5240/5482
Maintenance Building MN001 309.341.5293
Marketing & Public Relations A009 309.341.8513
Math & Natural Science Office C214 309.341.5363
Nursing & Health Professions Office STC3209 309.341.5299
Office of Diversity and Inclusion SDC150 309.341.5439
Public Safety (main dispatch) D201 309.341.5304
Public Safety (satellite office) SDC101 309.341.3535
Public Safety Emergencies D201 309.341.5499
Records/Transcripts Office SDC146 309.341.5260
Recruitment SDC146 309.345.3500
Registrar SDC123 309.341.5233
Resource Room SDC140  
Shipping & Receiving E140 309.341.5293
Social & Business Sciences C109 309.341.5427
Student Government Office B060 309.341.5332
Student Life SDC148 309.341.5332
Testing Center A035 309.341.5323
TRIO Student Support Services SDC150 309.341.5497
TRIO Upward Bound E136 309.341.5462
TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science E136 309.341.5278
Tutoring Services SDC111 309.341.5262
Veterans E101 309.341.5321
Welcome Center B09 309.345.3500
Workforce Development & Community Education E100 309.345.3501

Branch Campus, 305 Sandburg Drive, Carthage 217.357.3129

Advising, Financial Aid, Registration ext. 7243
Executive Director of Carthage Campus   ext. 7247 / 7254
Main Office   ext. 7237

Administrators

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Anderson, Leslie
VP of Business & Finance
MBA, Western Illinois University
B.S., Wester Illinois University
A.S., Black Hawk College

Bean, Emily
Chief Information Officer
MBA, Western Governors University

Burns, Ellen
Dean of Career and Technical Education
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dr. Descalzo, Stephen
Director of TRIO Student Support Services and Gale Scholars Advisor
DMin, Asbury Theological Seminary

Finch-McVay, Taylor
Director of Accreditation
M.A., University of Massachusetts Boston
B.A., University of Iowa

Gilmour, Timothy
Director of Human Resources
M.A., University of Northern Iowa

Hanson, Lisa
Dean of Enrollment Management
M.S., University of Akron
B.S., Bradley University
A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Hawkinson, Carrie
Vice President of Academic Services
M.S. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Hawkinson, Jared
Director of Facility Services
High School Diploma, Galesburg High School

Hurtado, Gabriella
Director of Recruitment
M.A., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Irle, Daniella
Dean of Student Engagement/Athletic Director
M.P.A., University of New Orleans

Johnson, Eric
Vice President of Advancement
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Johnson, Michelle
Vice President of Institutional Resources
M.S., Chadron State University
B.S., University of Iowa

Lee, Ashley
Director TRIO Upward Bound
M.A., Northern Illinois University

Morse, Amanda
Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Monmouth College

Nagel, Laura
Executive Director of Marketing & Public Relations
B.A., Central College

Dr. Patilla, Michael
Dean of Transfer
DMA, Eastman School of Music
MM, University of Southern Mississippi
BM, University of Montevallo

Dr. Pospeschil, Jodi
Executive Director of the Carthage Campus
Ed.D, Western Illinois University
MLAS, Western Illinois University

Dr. Reilly, Seamus
President
Ph.D., University of Illinois
M.A., University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
B.A. (HONS), University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Sampson, Douglas
Chief Safety Officer
High School Diploma, Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standard Board

Dr. Schaeffer, Emily
Associate Vice President of Nursing & Health Professions
DNP, Capella University
M.S.N., Walden University

Scott, Autumn
Vice President of Student Development
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.A., Monmouth College

Snow, Angela
Director of Advising/Registrar
AAS, Carl Sandburg College

Dr. Stamatikos, Asterios
Operations Coordinator
PhD, Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
B.S., Southern Illinois University

Stevens, Genevieve
Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
B.S., Illinois State University

Thor, Veronica
Director of International Student Services
M.A., Sam Houston State University

Torrance, Randi
Director TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science
M.Ed., Western Governor’s University

Willis, Christopher
Director/Accounting/Controller
M.S.A., Bradley University
B.S., Bradley University

Yarita, Rebecca
Associate Director of Advising & Transfer Coordination
B.A., American University, Washington DC

Yates, Kenzi
Associate Director of Workforce Development and Community Education
M.S., Hult International Business School

Zimmerman, Dustin
Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Full-time faculty

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Albers, Maggie
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
Health Professions
B.S., Southern Illinois University
A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Dr. Barber, Christopher
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Career and Technical Education
Ph.D., Capella University
M.S., Purdue University Global
B.S., Purdue University Global

Dr. Billingsley-Tobias, Terri
Instructor, Biology
Math and Natural Sciences
Ph.D., Western Illinois University

Bohrer, Jeremy
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Iowa State University
B.S., Fitchburg State University
B.A., Macalester College

Braun-Smith, Tina
Assistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing

Burns, Dennis (David)
Professor, Biology
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.A., Knox College
A.A., A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Cox, Samantha
Instructor, Psychology
Social and Business Sciences
M.S., Angelo State University
B.S., Western Illinois University
A.S., Southeastern Community College

Douglas, GW
Professor, Sociology
Social and Business Sciences
M.A., Western Illinois University
M.A., Western Illinois University
B.A., Western Illinois University

Eickman, Renee
Assistant Professor, Sociology
Social and Business Sciences
M.S., Capella University
M.A., Western Illinois University

Eitenmiller, Lindsey
Instructor, Practical Nursing
Nursing
B.S., Chamberlain College of Nursing
AAS, Carl Sandburg College

Ferrell, Stewart
Assistant Professor, Physics
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Western Illinois University

Gebru, Cathy
Assistant Professor, Medical Assisting
Health Professions
A.D.N., Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing

Gehricke, Jenna
Instructor, Nursing
Nursing
B.S.N., Truman State University

Hagedorn, Michael
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
Career and Technical Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa

Dr. Herath, Suvineetha
Associate Professor, Information and Communication Technology
Career and Technical Education
Ph.D., Dakota State University
Ph.D., Gifu University
M.S., St. Cloud State University
LLB, University of Colombo

Hill-Johnson, Brielle
Instructor, English
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.A., Western Illinois University

Hutchings, James
Professor, Music
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.M., University of Missouri - Columbia
B.S., Manchester College

Kaufmann, Amy
Instructor, Radiologic Technology
Health Professions
B.A., Monmouth College
AAS, Carl Sandburg College

Kay, Peter
Associate Professor, Mathematics
Coordinator Of Mathematics
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.A., Humboldt State University

Kendall, Matthew
Professor, Mortuary Science
Health Professions
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.S., South Dakota State University
A.A.S., Mt. Hood Community College

Knowles, Leah
Instructor, Practical Nursing
Nursing
B.S.N., Western Illinois University

Koepp, Cindy
Assistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N., Walden University

Kosier, Stacy
Professor
Coordinator of Dental Hygiene
Health Professions
M.Ed., National Louis University
B.S., Bradley University
A.A.S., Illinois Central College

Krause, Timothy
Professor
Coordinator of Mortuary Science
Health Professions
M.S., Southern Illinois University
B.S., Southern Illinois University
A.A.S., Southern Illinois University

Kurz, Mollisa
Assistant Professor, Accounting
Social and Business Sciences
MPAcc, Colorado State University
B.B.A., University of Iowa

Lepper, Nicole
Assistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N.Ed., Western Governor’s University

Dr. Logsdon, Brad
Instructor, Chemistry
Math and Natural Sciences
Ph.D., Iowa State University

McGruderAnneke
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N., Chamberlin University

Milligan, Ian
Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Technology
Career and Technical Education
Certificate, Carl Sandburg College

Dr. Miracle, Gary
Professor, Chemistry
Math and Natural Sciences
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S., Michigan State University

Nolan, Sonrisa
Assistant Professor, Speech
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.S., Northeastern University
B.S., Illinois State University

Paris, Tony
Professor
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Illinois State University
B.S., Illinois State University

Presnell, Carla
Professor, Biology
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.S., Western Illinois University

Price, Kylie
Professor, Developmental English
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.A., Western Illinois University
B.A., Western Illinois University

Reaves, Ashley
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
Health Professions
B.A., Western Illinois University

Robbins, Megan
Instructor, Education
Social and Business Sciences
MAT, Western Governors University
MTh, University of Edinburgh
B.A., Judson University

Roemer, Lara
Professor, History/Political Science
Social and Business Sciences Department Chairperson
Social and Business Sciences
M.A., University of Illinois - Springfield
B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Dr. Sanders, James
Professor, Psychology
Social and Business Sciences
Ph.D., University of Texas El Paso
B.A., University of Colorado

Seifert, Joshua
Assistant Professor, Economics/Business
Social and Business Sciences
M.B.A, Culver-Stockton College
B.S.B.A, Culver-Stockton College

Stone, Christina
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
A.A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Storey, Ian
Associate Professor, English
Humanities and Fine Arts
A.B.D., Colorado State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.S., Central Michigan University

Tang, Zhengzheng (Gina)
Instructor, Practical Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N., Wilmington University
B.S.N., Western Governors University
AAS, Carl Sandburg College

Trotter-Martin, Sharon
Assistant Professor, English
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.A., Western Illinois University
B.A., University of Missouri - Columbia

Turgeon, Marla
Coordinator of Library Instructional Services/Librarian
MSLS, Clarion University
B.A., Western Illinois University

Walker, Lisa
Professor, Art
Coordinator of Art
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.F.A., Bradley University
B.F.A., Rockford College
A.A., Elgin Community College

Winters, Krista
Assistant Professor, Biology
Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department Chairperson
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S. Western Illinois University

Wright, Jennifer
Associate Professor, English
Humanities and Fine Arts Department Chairperson
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.A., Northern Illinois University
B.A., Northern Illinois University

 

Non-academic staff

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Angle, Meghan
Transfer Support Specialist

Arthur, Cindy
Coordinator of Instructional Technology

Avery, Trent
Assistant Coordinator of Custodial Services

Bowen, Tami
Accounts Receivable Technician

Bradford, Donna
Academic Advisor

Buck, Elizabeth
Nursing & Health Professions Support Specialist

Buddy, Nathan
Cybersecurity Specialist

Carder, Erin
TRIO SSS Academic Advisor/Retention Coordinator

Christensen, Michael
Public Safety Assistant

Collins, Emily
Recruitment Coordinator for Career and Technical Education & Health Professions

Davis, Randy
Employee Benefit and Wellness Educator

Deford, Jane
Library Information Services Assistant

Deford, Jay
Network Manager

Dennison, Dalton
Public Safety Officer 2nd Shift

Dennison, Todd
Public Safety Officer 2nd Shift

Diaz, Christina
Graphic Design Specialist

Eason, Jordan
TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor

Engstrom, Tracy
Coordinator of Career Development

Ettinger, Jacob
Public Safety Officer

Euchaski, Lance
Student Success Advocate

Eurales, Lauren
CTE Transitions Navigator

Fernetti, Kellen
Recruitment Experience Specialist

Fox, Brandon
Coordinator of Health and Fitness/Athletic Trainer

Frey, Aaron
Coordinator of Marketing

Frye, Abby
Associate Director of Library Services

Gaither, Bill
Assistant Manager of Marketing & PR

Gavel, Devon
Public Safety Officer

Gillen, Stefani
Academic Support Services/American Disabilities Act & 504 Coordinator

Gray, Victor
Assistant Coordinator of Maintenance Services

Gordon, Cory
Public Safety Officer 1st Shift

Hahn, Tony
HRIS System and Data Analyst

Hall, Michael
Building Maintenance

Hand, Kelli
Career Advising & Success Coach

Hannam, Gail
Head Women’s Golf Coach

Harms, Kristle
Custodian

Hillier, Nicole
Student Services Support Specialist

Hinderliter, Valerie
Coordinator of Nursing & Health Professions

Hutton, Brian
Coordinator of Instructional Technology

Johnson, Jenn
Academic Advisor

Jones, Denzel
Public Safety Officer - Weekend

Jones, Megan
Coordinator of Transfer and Dual Credit

Kidd, Margaret
Student Success Advocate

Klinedinst, Kassidy
Assistant Manager of Advancement

Kratz, Michael
Coordinator of Technology Support Services

Kunkle, Beth
Financial Reporting & Grant Coordinator

Law, Anthony III
Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership

Leaf, Gunnar
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Institutional Resources

Lepore, Jennifer
UBMS Advisor

Lepper, Elliot
Student Success Advocate

Lombardi, Nicholas
AV and IT Specialist

McKillip, Francis
2nd Shift Custodian

Morgan, Jessa
Associate Director of Workforce & Community Education

Morgan, Susan
Administrative Computing Information Manager

Morris, Sherry
Coordinator of Marketing Operations

Myler, Ashley
Assistant Manager of Employee Experience

Neville, John
Public Safety Officer

Nicholson, Barb
Print Center & Mail Operations Coordinator

Nunez, Meagan
Assistant Controller

Oelberg, Kate
CTE Program Support Specialist

Olson, Caitlyn
Dental Hygiene Program Office Manager

Owens, Josalyn
Upward Bound Math-Science Project Advisor

Perkins, Christy
Coordinator of Administrative Computing

Phillips, Nicholas
Custodian

Ponder, Carri
Upward Bound Advisor

Poole, Melissa
Business Office Technician

Porter, Brandon
Head Baseball Coach

Poulson, Jeanette
Custodian/Maintenance - Carthage Campus

Quereto, Melaney
Academic Advisor

Ray, Andy
1st Shift Custodian

Reed, Sara
Institutional Data Manager

Robinson, Nicholas
Assistant Coordinator of Building Maintenance

Rohrig, Angel
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Services

Rojas, Kenia
Workforce and Community Education Support Specialist

Rucker, Stacey
Assistant Manager of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Communications

Rupe, Rebecca
Physical Plant Support Specialist

Ruvalcaba, Gerardo
Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Schrader, Kim
Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach

Shepler, Zachary
1st Shift Custodian

Sherwood, Gabriel
Coordinator of Financial Aid, Veterans and Military Services

Smith-Donaldson, Darlene
Manager of Presidential and Board of Trustee Services

Staley, William
1st Shift Custodian

Stotler, Jace
2nd Shift Public Safety Officer

Thatcher, Eric
Web Programmer

Thomas, Linda
Coordinator of the Branch Campus Support Services

Thompson, Conner
Assistant Manager of Data Assurance

Turner, Panda
Evening Office Assistant/Library, Carthage

Twaddle, Ryan
Associate Athletic Director

Ulrich, Russ
Esports Head Coach

Villegas, Jezhabeth
Data & Information Services

Watson, Kirk
Coordinator of the Testing Center

Wells, Eric
1st Shift Custodian

Whitcomb, Glenda
Custodian

Wilson, April
Payroll Specialist

Wilson, Debra
Branch Campus Support Specialist

Winkler, Todd
Head Softball and Volleyball Coach/Assistant Athletic Director

Zamora, Rodrigo
Public Safety Officer