Advising Center
The Advising Center is a dynamic resource that contributes to the success of Benedictine students by providing guidance, resources, and support on their academic pursuits. We strive to foster an interactive process between the advisor and student that is supported by technology. The goal is to promote each student’s academic, career, and personal development. Out office is here to provide quality advising services as well as offer resources to new freshman, new transfer and current students.
Advising Center Staff
Lisle Campus
Katie Culotta
Director of Advising
Goodwin Hall, Suite 150, Room 160
kculotta@ben.edu
630-829-1325
After receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology from St. Norbert College, I completed my Master’s and Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland. I have been in higher education for over twenty years as a criminal justice professor. During my time as a professor, I developed a passion for advising students and decided to switch to full time advising when I started at Benedictine in August 2019. I enjoy helping match students with the right course and career plan as well as mentoring them through college life.
Steve Delmagori
Assistant Director of Advising, College of Science and Health
Goodwin Hall, Suite 150, Room 163
sdelmagori@ben.edu
630-829-6412
While teaching college writing and literature courses for over seven years, I learned that my passion is working with and supporting undergraduate students no matter their pursuits. I enjoy supporting students through all of the challenges and successes of their college careers. I earned my Bachelors in English from Saint Xavier University before obtaining my Masters in Literature from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to joining the Advising Center, I was the Assistant Registrar for Course Management here at Benedictine, and I am currently working toward my doctoral degree in English Literature at SUNY Albany in New York.
Majors Served: All majors, College of Science and Health
Sarah Dunne
Assistant Director of Advising, College of Liberal Arts
Goodwin Hall, Suite 150, Room 164
sdunne@ben.edu
630-829-6588
During my undergraduate education at Northwestern University, I changed my major several times before earning my BA in English. After many years in the workforce, I returned to Northwestern to earn my Master’s Degree in English. Post-graduation, I taught writing and literature at the college level for six years. During my time in the classroom, I learned so much from my students and enjoyed cheering their success and assisting during difficult times. Through this experience, I recognized that my passion truly was helping students navigate their college journey. After deciding to pivot out of the classroom, I joined the Advising team at Benedictine University in order to focus on supporting students full time.
Majors Served: All majors, College of Liberal Arts
Christine Frezek
Assistant Director of Advising, Goodwin College of Business
Goodwin Hall, Suite 150, Room 165
cfrezek@ben.edu
630-829-1169
I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Then I graduated with my Master of Arts in Counseling from Roosevelt University. Prior to becoming an academic advisor, I worked in human resources and career counseling. I enjoy working with students and helping them navigate through college.
Majors Served: Goodwin College of Business – all majors
Elena Ramos, MA
Academic Advisor, College of Liberal Arts
Goodwin Hall, Suite 150, Room 161
eramos@ben.edu
630-829-1124
My college studies began at Waubonsee Community College. During my time there, an introductory psychology class grabbed my interest. I soon transferred to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, Illinois, to major in psychology. Towards the end of my undergraduate studies, I learned about mental health counseling as a career choice and felt it was a good fit given my strengths in listening skills and interest in serving others. So, I entered a graduate Master’s program to pursue my interest in mental health counseling and eventually earned a Master’s degree from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I practiced mental health counseling for 6 years, serving children, adolescents, and adults, before I shifted my focus to become a full-time academic advisor at Benedictine University, where I am excited to serve young adults on their academic journeys.
Majors Served: All majors, College of Liberal Arts
Rachel Rowe
Academic Advisor, College of Science and Health
Goodwin Hall, Suite 150, Room 162
rrowe@ben.edu
630-829-1312
As a French major at Colgate University, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after graduation. After a brief stint in marketing, I was eager to return to the college environment. I earned my Master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Michigan and spent two years in residence life before transitioning to academic advising where I’ve been for the past thirteen years. I enjoy working with students to create plans to achieve their goals and have successful academic careers.
Majors Served: All majors, College of Science and Health