Meet Your Admissions Team
Your ¶¶ÒõÂþ» Admissions Team is excited to help you with your enrollment process! Whenever you have a question, a concern, or just need someone to come alongside you as you navigate choosing and enrolling in a college, your ¶¶ÒõÂþ» admissions counselor will be there for you. Call or email anytime!
Samantha Collins
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
Samantha Collins is a ¶¶ÒõÂþ» alumnus who graduated with a degree in Exercise Sport Science. She is an experienced enrollment expert and assistant basketball coach for the Women’s Basketball team.
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I received my undergraduate degree in Justice Studies from Northeastern Illinois University and am currently working on my master’s degree in Addiction Counseling. I find it incredibly rewarding to help students navigate their college admissions process; providing them guidance and support as they embark on their journey toward pursuing their passion. I love the spirit, and the community feel that ¶¶ÒõÂþ» provides not only it’s students, but staff and faculty as well.
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Dr. Nikki Fennern has been a leader in the higher education industry for over 20 years. Currently, Dr. Fennern serves as the Executive Vice President at ¶¶ÒõÂþ» in which she oversees adult, online, graduate, and traditional enrollment; financial aid; marketing; and intercollegiate athletics. During her time at the university, she has analyzed and implemented campus initiatives strategically and holistically while collaborating with each area of the university to advance strategic goals and vision.
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Hello my name is Skylar Schulz! I graduated from Elmhurst University in 2024 with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Dance Education. I was blessed to have the opportunity to work for Elmhurst University admissions for two years and now to work for ¶¶ÒõÂþ» admissions! Advice I would give a student looking at colleges would be to pick a college where you feel like you’re at home! I am excited to help students learn more about our university and to be a part of their college journey!
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My name is Olivia Turke and I graduated from ¶¶ÒõÂþ» in the spring of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I am currently in the master’s program at ¶¶ÒõÂþ» for Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. I have had the opportunity to work in Admissions as a student and am excited to step into the role of an Admissions Representative. I look forward to building relationships with students and families and helping them begin their journey at ¶¶ÒõÂþ»!
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