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Advising
Advising
Your Academic Advisor is your main point of contact for support. Contact for general questions, course registration, degree plans, scholarships, NLU resources, deadlines, etc. When in doubt, contact your Academic Advisor!
Liz Botica, Senior Graduate Academic Advisor
Liz Botica, Senior Graduate Academic Advisor
Email: ebotica1@nl.edu
Phone: 630-874-4234
Campus: Lisle Advising Office, 850 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, IL 60532
Schedule an Appointment: https://retain.nl.edu/student/calendar/ebotica1
Student Finance
Student Finance
Can assist with questions regarding tuition, financial aid, scholarships, and more.
Email: studentfinance@nl.edu | Phone: 888-658-8632, ext. 5350
Hours of Operation (CST)
Monday through Thursday
Chicago - 8:30am-7:00pm
Wheeling - 9:00am-5:00pm
Lisle (by appointment) - 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday
Chicago - 8:30am-5:00pm
Wheeling - 9:00am-5:00pm
Lisle (by appointment) 9:00am-5:00pm
Phone Hours - 888-658-8632, ext. 5350
Monday through Thursday - 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday - 8:30am-5:00pm
Office of Field Experience (OFE)
Office of Field Experience (OFE)
Can assist with questions regarding your Student Teaching Placement.
Stephanie Harper, Field Experience Manager
Stephanie Harper, Field Experience Manager
Email: sharper3@nl.edu
Phone: 630-874-4405
Dr. Bobby Dillard, Program Chair
Dr. Bobby Dillard, Program Chair
Bobby T. Dillard, Ed.D. is an educational leader, consultant, and professor with over 20 years of experience advancing mathematics education and school leadership. He currently serves as Chair of Secondary Education and Assistant Professor at National Louis University, where he develops innovative teacher preparation programs, including Illinois’ first approved Math Specialist endorsement.
Dr. Dillard’s career spans roles as a mathematics consultant, director of school leadership, and curriculum facilitator, where he has coached principals, instructional leaders, and teachers to improve student outcomes through systems thinking and research-based practices. He has led large-scale professional development initiatives, designed improvement frameworks, and partnered with school districts nationwide to align teaching practices with rigorous standards.
Grounded in his core values of systems thinking, team building, and inclusivity, Dr. Dillard continues to shape the future of education by preparing the next generation of educators and supporting schools in building sustainable models for continuous improvement.
Learning Support
Learning Support
Learning Support provides personalized tutoring (both virtually and onsite) in writing, math, computer science, and English-language learning (ELL/ESL support), all while advocating for equitable educational access. For more information and resources, visit https://nl.edu/learning-support/.
Career Bridge
Career Bridge
Can assist with job searching, interview skills, resume support, and more.
Email: CareerBridge@nl.edu
Chanel R. Long, Graduate Career Advisor
Chanel R. Long, Graduate Career Advisor
Chanel is the Graduate Career Advisor for the National College of Education's graduate students. She enjoys helping students create a career path toward success and personal fulfillment. Chanel has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and English from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master's degree in Teaching from National Louis University. She is a proud NLU alumni!
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