Program Coordinator
Claire Brady
15 Weston Hall
bradycla@illinois.edu
244-9700
With both a Master's degree in Student Affairs Administration and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Michigan State University, Claire brings a great deal of experience to the Program Coordinator position. The Weston Exploration Coordinator position is a full-time academic professional staff member and is primarily responsible for the programs and services offered through the Weston Exploration Program. Claire meets with students to discuss career and major exploration and co-advises the WEX Orientation team. Claire is also an instructor for AG ED 260- Introduction to Leadership Studies.
Resident Director
Trent Shumway
16 Weston Hall
tshumway@illinois.edu
217-244-9702
This is Trent's first year as a Resident Director at Illinois and we are excited to welcome him to the Weston Exploration community. Trent completed both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Northern Arizona University. Trent’s responsibilities include the supervision of the RA & MA staff, assisting with WEX programs, serving as a resource for residents, providing advising and exploration assistance for WEX students and working behind the scenes on administrative & community tasks. Trent co-advises the WEX Orientation team and advises the Weston Hall Council.
Division of General Studies Academic Advisor
Jenni Kotowski
13 Weston Hall
jkotowsk@illinois.edu
217-333-4710
This is Jenni's first year as the Academic Advisor in Weston Exploration but her third year serving as an Advisor in the Division of General Studies. Jenni spends her mornings at the main DGS office and her afternoons here in Weston. Jenni is willing to meet with all students, regardless of College for general questions and concerns. All DGS students in Weston Exploration are assigned to Jenni as their advisor. Jenni completed both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Western Michigan University. She also served as the Garner and LAR Residence Hall Director before joining the DGS staff as an Advisor. Jenni serves as an instructor for GS 101, the advisor to the Division of General Studies Society and is active with the Illinois Leadership Center as a Leadership Certificate Coach and i-program Facilitator.
McKinley Center Wellness and Stress Management Advisor
Jen Carson
11 Weston
JHalls@mhc.uiuc.edu
217-244-9700
The Career Center- Career Counselor
Imants Jaunarajs
14 Weston Hall
imants@illinois.edu
217-244-9700
Peabody Area Staff
Dining Unit Manager
Mary Wojnar
Building Service Foreman
Mark Kuehl
Maintenance Inspector
Chuck Edmison
Building Services Supervisor
Sue Sanders
Maintenance Supervisor
Bryan McMullen