Staff Directory

CIC Staff

  • Barbara McFadden Allen

    Barbara McFadden AllenBarbara McFadden Allen, Executive Director
    bmallen@staff.cic.net
    217-244-9240
    Responsible for the overall conduct of the CIC headquarters’ staff and programs. Works with the Members (chief academic officers) to define and implement the consortium's mission and agenda.
  • Kimberly Armstrong

    Kimberly ArmstrongKimberly Armstrong, Deputy Director,
    Center for Library Initiatives (CLI)
    karms2@staff.cic.net
    217-265-0389
    Works with the director of the CLI and member library groups to develop, implement, and assess CLI action plans. Supports coordination of key collaborative library-related initiatives.

  • Trish Curry

    Trish Curry Trish Curry, Program Coordinator,
    Technology Collaboration
    trishak@staff.cic.net
    217-333-8757
    Coordinates the many information technology activities of the Chief Information Officers including conference and workshop planning.
  • Charity Farber

    Charity MoosCharity Farber, Program Manager
    cfarber@staff.cic.net
    217-333-6314
    Coordinates SROP, CourseShare, and Traveling Scholar. Facilitates conferences and workshop planning for academic programs and faculty leadership development including ALP and DEO.
  • Susanne Garrison

    Susanne Garrison Susanne Garrison, Office Support Specialist
    Center for Library Initiatives (CLI)
    sgarriso@staff.cic.net
    217-244-9239
    Provides administrative support for the programs of the University Librarians. Provides assistance with travel, meetings, conferences, workshops, data gathering and database maintenance
  • Susan M. Houston

    Susan M. HoustonSusan M. Houston, Office Support Specialist
    smhousto@staff.cic.net
    217-333-8726
    Provides administrative support for the Assistant Director for Business Operations. Provides assistance in the areas of accounting, database management, meetings/conferences and general office support.
  • Rose Jones

    Rose JonesRose Jones, Administrative Aide
    roseejon@staff.cic.net
    217-265-8005
    Provides high-level administrative assistance to headquarters and executive leadership groups.
  • Amber Marks

    Amber MarksAmber Marks, Associate Director
    aemarks@staff.cic.net
    217-265-8106
    Leads and directs academic collaborations including SROP, ALP, DEO, CourseShare and other projects under the Graduate Deans and Liberal Arts and Sciences Deans.
  • Kara McKinn

    Kara McKinnKara McKinn, Communications Coordinator
    kmckinn@staff.cic.net
    217-244-9849
    Manages the marketing and communications functions of the CIC.
  • Tim Newcomb

    Timothy NewcombTim Newcomb, Network Analyst
    tdnewk@staff.cic.net
    217-244-6341
    Coordinates office-wide information technology including support and coordination for office network, desktop computing, web pages and email list management. 
  • Jeff Oberg

    Jeff ObergJeff Oberg, Assistant Director for Business Operations
    jaoberg@staff.cic.net
    217-333-0192
    Responsible for internal operations & management related to headquarters’ office including financial oversight, human resources, grants management & communications. Leads coordinated purchasing & procurement for member universities.
  • Eileen Oldham

    Eileen OldhamEileen Oldham, Account Technician
    oldham@staff.cic.net
    217-244-6966
    Provides bookkeeping services, financial processing, account reconciliation, and general clerical support.
  • Karen Partlow

    Karen PartlowKaren Partlow, Associate Director,
    Technology Collaboration
    kpartlow@staff.cic.net
    217-265-0395
    Works with the Chief Information Officers and serves as lead on all collaborative networking, information and learning technologies projects, programs and initiatives.
  • Galen Rafferty

    Galen RaffertyGalen Rafferty, Assistant Director,
    Technology Collaboration
    graffert@staff.cic.net
    217-265-0848
    Works with the Associate Director for Technology Collaboration to lead and support the key strategic initiatives of the Chief Information Officers, focusing on identity management and shared storage initiatives.
  • Justin Sanchez

    Justin SanchezJustin Sanchez, Office Support Specialist
    jesanche@staff.cic.net
    217-244-6336
    Provides administrative support for professional development programs and shared courses, including assistance with travel, meetings, conferences, workshops, data gathering and database maintenance.
  • Mark Sandler

    Mark SandlerMark Sandler , Director,
    Center for Library Initiatives
    msandler@staff.cic.net
    217-244-9239
    Leads the Center for Library Initiatives, works with the directors of libraries to identify and facilitate cooperative programs, and serves as liaison to library-related working groups.
  • Marko Stojkovic

    Marko StojkovicMarko Stojkovic, Information Technology Specialist
    mstojkov@staff.cic.net
    217-265-4111
    Provides support for office network, desktop computing, web site administration and staff computer applications training.
  • Julie Sweet

    Julie SweetJulie Sweet, Data Analysis Coordinator
    jasweet@staff.cic.net
    217-300-5383
    Manages data collection, analysis and reporting activities for CIC headquarters staff and collaborative purchasing activities.