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Office of Student Development (OSD)

Resources

Knox College believes a liberal arts education encompasses much more than the learning that takes place in the classroom. To learn more about student development at Knox College click on the links.

The Office of Student Development strives to assist students from the moment they arrive on campus to not only develop educational and career goals, but to help students succeed in residential life and learning through a broad range of services and activities.

Xavier E. Romano, Vice President for Student Development/Dean of Students
Debbie Southern, Associate Dean of Students 
Lisa Welch, Secretary/Health Services Coordinator
Vicki C. Sibley, Secretary

  • Campus Life Office
    Seymour Hall 137
    309-341-7489

    Promotes the importance of being a member of a vital, diverse residential community by providing as many different housing options as possible. They also assist students in making the most of their time outside the classroom.

Craig Southern, Associate Dean for Campus Life/Director of Residential Learning
Jimmy Stewart, Assistant Director for Campus Life
Jenn Snider, Student Activities Coordinator
Cindy Wickliffe, Secretary

Heather Poppy, Director and Associate Dean of Students
Terrie Saline, Internship Coordinator
Melissa Kratz, Office Coordinator

  • Center for Community Service
    362 South Academy
    309-341-7085

    Works with students, student organizations, academic departments and community organizations to create and maintain service partnerships between the college community and the Galesburg community. Community service initiatives include the work of students, clubs and organizations, experiential learning, independent studies, honors projects, and post baccalaureate study.

Heather Poppy, Associate Dean of Students
Kathleen Ridlon, Coordinator

  • Center for Intercultural Life
    523 South West Street—in the residential quadrangle
    309-341-7230

    Helps to meet the needs and concerns of multicultural students, women, GLBT students and international students through academic and personal counseling. Provides information on scholarships, internships and employment opportunities. The office also assists students in presenting major campus events that draw more than 2,000 visitors to campus each year.

Cathy Walters, Director of International Student Advisement/DSO
LaCrystal Green, Director of Multicultural Student Advisement

  • Center for Teaching & Learning
    466  South West Street
    309-341-7151

    Provides peer tutoring in all subject areas, academic counseling, one-on-one and group writing instruction, and learning skills instruction.

Dr. John Haslem, Director
Jane Varakin, Academic Coordinator
Sharon Trotter-Martin, Writing Coordinator

  • Counseling Center
    175 West Knox Street
    309-341-7492

    Provides confidential counseling by trained professional counselors to all enrolled Knox College students.

Dr. Dan Larson, Director/Associate Dean of Students
Dr. Virginia Kasser, Staff Psychologist
Idelle Butler, Counselor
Vicki Swedlund, Secretary

  • TRIO Achievement Program 
    466 South West Street
    309-341-7775

    A student support services program funded by TRIO legislation to assist first-generation and low-income college students in persisting and graduating from college.

Risa Lopez, Director
Stephanie Kennedy, Academic Coordinator
Paul Marasa, Writing Coordinator
Evelyn Nelson, Program Coordinator
Mary Jane Shroyer, Math/Science Coordinator