Contacts for supporting student success
Many times, parents, family members, and guardians of Marian University students are the first people our students approach for guidance, support, and help.
The links on this page will provide you with more information about campus resources, and the person to contact, to ensure your student gets answers and assistance when needed.
We look forward to serving you!
Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE)
The Center for Academic Success and Engagement is where Student Affairs and Academic Affairs meet to provide students with resources and services for success.
Contact:
jpumlee@marian.edu
Academic Advising (visit academic advising)
Assistance with major exploration, academic policies and procedures, and four year academic plans.
Contact: btidball@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, First Floor
Academic Support Services (visit academic support services)
Assistance with academic skill building, disability services, study skill enhancement, placement testing, CLEP testing, Student Success Seminars, test-taking strategies, test anxiety, individual academic support
Contact: mbatic@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, first floor
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Marjorie Batic
Director, Academic Support Services
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Jeanmarie Cairns
Administrative Assistant
First-Year Experience
Assistance with transitioning from high school to college. Students take advantage of activities that connect them with their peers and faculty outside of the classroom as well the greater Indianapolis community.
Contact: jplumlee@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, First Floor
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Jennifer Plumlee
Director of Academic Engagement
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Tyler Paul
orientation coordinator
Library (visit library)
Assistance with research assistance, articles/databases, individual/group study space
Contact: librarystaff@marian.edu
Location: Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library
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Caitlin Balgeman
Electronic Resource Management Librarian
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Christopher Bishop
Health Sciences Librarian
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Lynné Colbert
Acquisitions Librarian
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Greg Lutz
Access Services Associate
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Edward Mandity
Assistant Director, Information and Instructional Technology Librarian
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Jeff Russ
Access Services Associate
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Jessica Trinoskey
Director of University Library Services
Academic Engagement and Peer Tutoring Center (visit peer tutoring center)
Assistance with academic resources. The office provides free resources and services to promote academic success. Services include: peer tutoring, supplemental instruction, success coaching, and success seminars.
Contact: peertutor@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, first floor
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May Cheng
Director of Academic Engagement
Registrar’s Office (visit registrar's office)
Assistance with registration, change of major, change of advisor, course drop/add, transfer credit, certification for VA benefits, official transcripts, degree audits, graduation clearance
Contact: jschwartz@marian.edu
Location: Marian Hall, first floor
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Maryann Bonner
Associate Registrar
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Samantha Eble
Administrative Assistant
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Mary Gilmore
Transfer Coordinator, second degree and online programs
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Mariah Mueller
Assistant Registrar, traditional programs
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Jennifer Schwartz
Registrar
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Livia Scott
Assistant Registrar, graduate and professional programs
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Hanna Varys
Associate Registrar
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Jennifer Whitson
Assistant Registrar, College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM)
Speaking Studio (visit speaking studio)
Assistance with speech development, public speaking skills
Contact: azimmerman@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, lower level
Writing Center (visit writing center)
Assistance with developing writing skills, editing, revisions
Contact: coldham@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, lower level
21st Century Scholars
Assistance with 21st Century Scholar needs, including scholarship eligibility, academic support, and student success.
Contact: kmiller2@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, First Floor
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Kalyn Miller
Director of 21st Century Scholars
Financial support
Business Office (visit business office)
Assistance with student account management, account balances, payment plans, check cashing
Contact: busoff@marian.edu
Location: Marian Hall 103
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Julie Brinegar
Assistant Director of Business Services
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Lynsey Powers
Departmental Assistant
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Alice Shelton
Director of Business Services
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Tayler Wilson '17
Customer Service Representative
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Mary Ziska
Student Accounts Manager
Financial Aid (visit financial aid)
Assistance with scholarships, grants, FAFSA, federal loans, private loans, financial counseling
Contact: finaid@marian.edu
Location: Marian Hall 119
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Chad Bir
Director of Financial Aid
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Kim Marks
Administrative Assistant for the Office of Financial Aid
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Coming Soon
Assistant Director of Adult and Second Degree Programs
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Brenda Wade
Assistant Director of Student Loans and Counseling
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Monique Ware
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Work Study, Student Employment, Internships, and Career Services (visit work study, student employment, internships, and career services)
Assistance with job search, application, resume writing, career exploration
Contact: dburks@marian.edu or jmorris@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall 119
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Debbie Burks
Data Specialist
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Lauren Kolkmeier
Career Development Specialist
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Jenny Morris, M.S.Ed.
Director of Career Development
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Hannah Swogger, M.S.
Program Coordinator
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Ellen Whitt, J.D.
Executive Director
Personal/services
Campus Ministry (visit campus ministry)
Assistance with spiritual growth, faith exploration, community faith information, community service, Catholic practices, retreats
Contact: asetmeyer@marian.edu or jhidalgo@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, first
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Adam Setmeyer
Vice President of Mission and Ministry
Director of Campus Ministry
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Jeanne Hidalgo
Campus Minister
Coordinator of Service and Social Justice
Campus Safety and Police Services (visit campus safety and police services)
Assistance with student IDs, parking passes, escorts, vehicle lock outs, jump starts, police reports, emergency notification, lost and found, bicycle rental, bicycle registration
Contact: mharper@marian.edu
Location: Ruth Lilly Student Center, first floor
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Mike Horn Lieutenant and Detective
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Robert Richardson Officer
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Counseling Services (visit counseling services)
Assistance with confidential one-on-one personal counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, career exploration and counseling
Contact: ccs@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, first floor, in Learning and Counseling Center
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Marj Batic, M.S., LMHC Director of Academic Support Services
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Jeannie Cairns Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
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Angela Garrison, Ph.D., HSPP Staff Psychologist
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Keirsten Roath, MSW, LCSW Counselor
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Marla Smith, Ph.D., HSPP Director of Counseling Services
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Lesley Stockton, Ph.D., HSPP Staff Psychologist
Dining Services (
visit dining services)
Assistance with meal plans, dining dollars, special dietary concerns/needs
Contact:
sjayne@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall 121
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Brandi Bullard
Catering Director
(317) 955-6342
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Kelsi Hayes
Retail Director
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Scott Jayne
Food Service Director
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Tony Wilson
Residential Dining Director
Health and Wellness Services (visit health and wellness services)
Assistance with: management for and diagnosis of common health concerns, common tests, prescriptions, basic physicals, orders for tests, tetanus and influenza vaccines. PPD (TB) tests.
Contact: jcarnaghi@marian.edu
Location: Clare Hall, Room 126
Housing and Residence Life (
visit housing and residence life)
Assistance: on campus housing info, housing contracts, room assignments, roommate mediation
Contact:
housing@marian.edu
Location: Ruth Lilly Student Center 201
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Karen Candlish
Assistant Dean of Students
Director, Housing and Residence Life
(317) 955-6190
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Kate Doty
Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life
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Leah Burger
Area Coordinator, Doyle Hall and Clare Hall
(317) 955-6493
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Brittani Braswell
Area Coordinator, University Hall and Drew Hall
(317) 955-6425
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Robin Spearin
Student Affairs Specialist
(317) 955-6318
housing@marian.edu
Technology
Academic Technology Services (visit academic technology services)
Assistance with software (tutorials), digital media production and training, Canvas support
Contact: ats@marian.edu
Location: Library, first floor
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Elizabeth Osika, Ph.D Director
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Tom Harrington, M.Ed Instructional Technologist
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Mona Kheiry, M.S.Ed Instructional Designer
Help Desk (
visit help desk)
Assistance with wireless access, smart phone and iPad, set up, email issues, CAMS student portal, computer labs, printing, general technology questions
Contact:
helpdesk@marian.edu
Location: Marian Hall 301
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John Armitage
Director of Integration and Application Architecture
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Terry DeBruhl
Help Desk Manager
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Andrew Gibson
Manager of Infrastructure Services
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Ray Stanley
Assistant Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Unsure where to begin?
Vice President of Student Success and Engagement and Dean of Students, Ruth Rodgers,
rrodgers@marian.edu; (317) 955-6318.
Director of the Center for Academic Success and Engagement and Director of First Year Experience, Jennifer Plumlee,
jplumlee@marian.edu; (317) 955-6595.
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