Office of Admission

Located on the 3rd Floor of the Stayer Center, the Office of Admission provides guidance to individuals seeking admission to our traditional undergraduate programs offered during the day at our Fond du Lac campus. Our admission counselors are available to help students with the application process, understand financial aid, and enroll in the program of their choice. Our student ambassadors serve as tour guides for anyone interested in exploring campus.

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Traditional Undergraduate Programs: Visit the Office of Admission located on the 3rd floor of the Stayer Center.
Email: admission@marianuniversity.edu
Phone: 920.923.7650

Accelerated, Online, and Doctoral Programs: Visit the Office of Adult and Online Studies located on the first floor of the Administration Building.
Email: adult_online@marianuniversity.edu
Phone: 920.923.8726

Steve Boucher — Steven Boucher
Title: Assistant Director of Freshman Admission
Email: sgboucher@marianuniversity.edu
Degree: M.A.

Steven Boucher

Steve graduated from Ripon College in 2011, where he studied Communication, and played baseball for 4 years. Steve earned a Master of Arts in Higher Education Counseling, while coaching at Lakeland University.

Since joining Marian University in 2014, Steve has had the pleasure of working with students from Illinois as well as three counties in Wisconsin (Manitowoc, Ozaukee, Sheboygan). Steve dedicates his time to assuring students have a comfortable and fun admission experience, all while discovering the great opportunities at Marian.

In his free time, Steve enjoys exercising, attending concerts, and athletic events.

Jeneise Briggs
Title: Senior Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion
Email: jsbriggs26@marianuniversity.edu

Anna Chertos
Title: Enrollment and Visit Coordinator
Email: acchertos43@marianuniversity.edu

Anna Chertos

Anna graduated from Marian University in 2013, where she studied Early Childhood-Elementary Education. Anna earned a Master of Arts in Higher Education Counseling, at Lakeland University in 2016.

Anna is happy to be back at Marian University helping other students enjoy their time and experience here as much as she did.

Vice President Jason Harmon — Jason Harmon
Title: Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: jmharmon@marianuniversity.edu

Jason Harmon

Jason Harmon is the Vice President of Enrollment and provides leadership to the Admission, Financial Aid, and Marketing and Communication offices. Harmon brings extensive experience in higher education enrollment management, having served in a variety of leadership roles. Harmon previously served in various positions at Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois, including Director of the Orchard Center, Director of Graduate Enrollment, Director of Enrollment at the Aurora University’s Woodstock Center, and Director of Enrollment at Aurora University’s George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.

Harmon earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in Leadership, both from Aurora University. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University.

Jody Harzell — Jody Hartzell
Title: Director of Transfer Admission
Email: JHartzell@marianuniversity.edu
Degree: B.S.

Jody Hartzell

Jody Hartzell earned a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Hartzell worked in Marian’s Office of Admission from 1989-1995. She returned to Marian in 2000 as the Director of Transfer Admission and has had the pleasure of working with many transfer, readmit and international students and their families.

Shannon LaLuzerne
Title: Dean of Admission
Email: SLaLuzerne@marianuniversity.edu
Degree: M.S.

Shannon LaLuzerne

Shannon LaLuzerne is a two time graduate of Marian University, and serves as the Dean of Admission and brings more than 20 years of experience in working in admission and recruitment.

LaLuzerne has worked with and coordinated the College Seminar Tour for more than 15 years and has been a part of the Wisconsin Association of College Admission Counseling (WACAC) as a past President and a Professional Development Chair.

Megan Liptow
Title: Director of Freshman Admission
Email: mliptow@marianuniversity.edu
Degree: M.A.

Megan Liptow

Megan graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and earned a Master of Arts in Higher Education Counseling in 2008 from Lakeland College. She has the pleasure of working with students and families from the Fox Valley region and introducing them to all that Marian and Fond du Lac have to offer.

Megan greatly enjoys working with students and having the opportunity to be a part of their pivotal years as they continue to grow, mature, graduate, and head into the job market.

In her free time, Megan enjoys attending Fond du Lac’s Walleye Weekend and Race the Lake, as well as dining at Backyard Grill.

Chris Martin
Title: Transfer Admission Counselor
Email: CMartin@marianuniversity.edu

Jacqueline Moore
Title: Coordinator of Enrollment Operations
Email: jlmoore03@marianuniversity.edu

Jacqueline Moore

Jackie earned her Radiography degree from Moraine Park Technical College in 2013, but decided to make a career change a few years later which led her to Marian University. She serves as the Coordinator of Enrollment Operations for Undergraduate Admission. Her main focuses are to process freshman and transfer applications, and maintain documentation in related databases. Jackie brings 15+ years of administrative experience to the team, many new ideas, and an excessive amount of organizational skills. She’s dedicated to ensuring processes at Marian are student-centered, and excited to be a part of helping new students as they embark on their college journey.

Staff Ashley Peichl — Ashley Peichl
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions and Athletic Liaison
Email: aapeichl20@marianuniversity.edu

Ben Soman
Title: Assistant Director of Admission/Financial Aid Liaison
Email: BSoman@marianuniversity.edu
Degree: B.A.

Ben Soman

Ben Soman has worked at Marian since 2001. He is originally from Fennimore and attended Marian as an undergraduate from 1997-2001, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication. He has worked in both the Office of Admission and the Office of Financial Aid and enjoys giving presentations on both subjects.

He and his wife, Noel, live in Fond du Lac. He enjoys traveling and baseball and attempts to combine the two passions at least once a year.

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Steven Boucher

Jeneise Briggs

Anna Chertos

Jason Harmon

Jody Hartzell

Shannon LaLuzerne

Megan Liptow

Chris Martin

Jacqueline Moore

Ashley Peichl

Ben Soman