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Meet the Admission Team
At Aurora University you will work closely with your Admission Representative throughout the admission process. We are here to answer questions, share with you the benefits of an AU education, and be your resource until the time you step foot on campus to begin classes.
Your Admission Representative will coordinate completion of your application to the university, inform you of important deadlines, and explain various ways to finance your education. Take a few minutes to learn more about our Freshman Admission staff!
James Lancaster
Director of Freshman Admission
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Aurora University; Master's Degree in Physical Education from Chicago State University
How long have you been at AU? Since 1984. I started here as an Aurora University student and I never left!
What advice would you give a first-year or prospective student? Enjoy the experience and get involved.
Words you would use to describe AU: Inspiring, challenging and supportive
Something interesting or unique about me: I have four daughters.
What was your favorite thing about AU when you were an undergraduate student? The personal interaction with faculty and staff.
Jason Harmon
Director of Enrollment
George Williams campus
Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Aurora University, 1998; MBA in Leadership, December, 2008
How long have you been at GWC? I started at GWC the Summer of 2009, but I worked in the Admission Office at our Aurora campus for 10 years.
What activities are you involved in outside of GWC? I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife and I have two sons, Matthew and Joshua, that keep us very busy! I also like to travel around and see baseball games in different cities.
Favorite Book: Wooden on Leadership. Havnig been a former basketball player and coach at Aurora University, I enjoy basketball quite a bit. Wooden on Leadership offers a lot of practical and useful information on teamwork, leadership and life lessons.
Ami Gonzalez
Freshman Admission Representative
Favorite Quote: "Mistakes are painful when they happen, but years later a collection of mistakes is what is called experience." Denis Waitley
Words you would use to describe AU: Challenging, rewarding and cozy
Favorite Book: Blackbird by Jennifer Lauck
Favorite Movie: "The Talented Mr. Ripley"
What was your favorite thing about AU when you were an undergrad student? As a student, I found the faculty to be helpful and engaged with their students. It made all the difference in my experience!
Erin Halley
Freshman Admission Representative
Educational Background: I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2006, and had an internship experience in Higher Education at Marquette University.
What advice would you give to a first-year or prospective student? Do not be afraid to ask questions. Always be willing to get involved on campus and try out new things; there is plenty to do! A great college experience becomes even better when you put the effort into it.
What is your favorite thing about AU: The atmosphere. A lot of things contribute to making the atmosphere at AU wonderful. To name a few, the people here are amazing, the campus is beautiful, and it is an ideal place to build a lot of memories.
Dylan Drugan
Freshman Admission Representative
What do you feel makes AU unique?: Location, education, and campus life make AU a unique college experience. There is always plenty to do in suburban Chicago. The campus is small and beautiful and the faculty are helpful and caring.
Educational Background: University of Notre Dame, B.A. English, Spanish, 2006
How long have you been at AU? Since Fall 2006
What is playing on your iPod? Dave Matthews Band
Favorite Movie: "The Big Lebowski"
Jill Bures
Freshman Admission Representative
Favorite quote: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, either way you are right."
What is playing on your iPod? Country!
What advice would you give to a first year or prospective student? Ask a lot of questions and make as many relationships with staff and faculty as possible!
What activities are you involved in outside of AU? Playing soccer, coaching, and training for the marathon!
Favorite book: Eat, Pray, Love
Something interesting or unique about me: I can speak sign language.
Luke Kerber
Freshman Admission Representative
Favorite Quote: "I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen." --Frank Lloyd Wright
Favorite Book: Anything about American and local history
Something interesting or unique about me: I do Civil War reenacting.
What movie is in your DVD player: The Dark Knight
What advice would you give to a first year or prospective student? Relax! Apply and visit campus, but at the same time enjoy your final years of high school. When you start college the hardest thing to learn is not the course work or where the eating places are on campus, but time management. Get involved, but at the same time manage your time efficiently. Don't put too much on your plate, if you can't eat it!
