GNS+ Department Staff

Nick Schultz

Position title: Department Administrator

Email: npschultz@wisc.edu

Phone: 608-262-8784

Address:
834 Van Hise Hall
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Nick is responsible for personnel management, staff training, research administration, communication, and interpretation of staff policies/procedures within the department. He is the first contact for any questions related to HR policy, benefits, and GNS+ budget.

Mark Mears

Position title: Graduate Coordinator

Email: mkmears@wisc.edu

Phone: 608-262-6764

Address:
810 Van Hise Hall
Office Hours: 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM

Mark is the first contact for all graduate student admissions. He assists graduate students with navigating both Department and Graduate School policies and procedures from their initial recruitment to their final graduation.

Rebecca Forbes Wank

Position title: Financial Specialist

Email: rebecca.forbes.wank@wisc.edu

Phone: 608-262-2193

Address:
812 Van Hise Hall
Office Hours: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Rebecca is the contact person for department funds, grants, approving reimbursements, and travel arrangements.

Joanna Schuth

Position title: Undergraduate Advisor

Email: jschuth@wisc.edu

Address:
836 Van Hise Hall
Office Hours: 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM

Joanna is the first contact for all of our Majors and Certificates, Curriculum, Lumen, AEFIS, and WiSH. Make an appointment with Joanna through Starfish.

Jenna Sorensen

Position title: Media Designer

Email: jrsorensen@wisc.edu

Phone: 608-262-2192

Address:
814 Van Hise Hall
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Jenna handles any tasks regarding design, event marketing, website updates, social media posting, and other department related outreach.