Chancellor Austin Lane and other university officials and staff meet with local superintendents and principals from the Southern Illinois region for updates about SIU Carbondale initiatives. (Photo by Yenitza Melgoza)
September 09, 2021
SIU continues building partnerships with local educators, legislative leaders
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Since 2020, Southern Illinois University Carbondale has taken several measures to strengthen ties with local leaders, including superintendents, principals, counselors and state legislators.
On Sept. 9, SIU officials and staff met with local leaders to provide updates on university initiatives and reinforce that students can get a premier education close to home.
In attendance were:
Nathaniel Wilson, Herrin superintendent
Julianne Doty, Agape Christian High School, school counselor
Ryan Thomas, Carbondale Community High School, principal
Adam Cross, Trico principal
Andy Sisulak, Illinois legislative staff (Dale Fowler)
Senator Dale Fowler
Daniel Booth, Carbondale Community High School, superintendent
Joshua Stafford, Vienna High School, superintendent
Jeremy Robbins, Brehm School, head
Kristy Koch Stephenson, Senator Terri Bryant's office
From SIU:
Chancellor Austin Lane
Wendell Williams, associate chancellor of enrollment management
Meera Komarraju, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
Matt Baughman, chancellor’s chief of staff
Amanda Sutton, director of admissions
Amber Rivers, program coordinator, Financial Aid Office
Admissions staffers Brittney Gant, Karma Smith and Jen Phillips