Supporting Academic and Professional Growth
The Department of Student Services supports the academic and professional growth of SPS students. The Student Services team helps students navigate their academic program, guides students through academic policies and administrative procedures, and promotes a supportive environment to foster student success. Students are encouraged to actively make use of the resources and staff available to assist them.
Frequently Used Resources
IT Help
Northwestern Libraries
Career Resources
SPS Student Services Staff
Administrative Staff
Margaret McCarthy, Associate Dean of Student and Alumni Services
Sean Kavanaugh, Director of Academic & Career Management
Jigbie Aguirre, Assistant Director of Events and Alumni Engagement
Vanessa Carpenter, Student Services Assistant
Academic Advisors
Amanda John, Assistant Director of Graduate Advising
Lauren Sirota, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Advising
Llyoandra Cooper, Academic Advisor
Colleen Kjellberg, Academic Advisor
Scott MacPhee, Academic Advisor
Ariella Mak-Neiman, Academic Advisor
Jacob Schornak, Academic Advisor
Allyssa Schweisthal, Academic Advisor
Student Services Offices
Chicago campus:
Wieboldt Hall
339 East Chicago Avenue, 8th floor
Chicago, Illinois 60611
847-491-5612
Evanston campus:
405 Church Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208
847-491-5611