Veterans Services

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville appreciates the service and sacrifice that veterans have selflessly given to the citizens of our state and nation, and is deeply committed to providing programs and services that convey our gratitude and commitment to these women and men.

Veterans enrolled at SIUE avail themselves daily of the many services offered to students, including Disability Support Services, Counseling and Health Services and academic support services. A veterans-initiated group, The Cougar Veterans Association, has provided opportunities for SIUE veterans to meet, and has served as a sounding board for issues specific to veterans. As SIUE enrolls more veterans, the University anticipates that this group will become increasingly active.

Key services and benefits available to veterans are listed on the left, and contact information regarding these services is listed to the right.

Coordinators
Jim Klenke
Associate Vice Chancellor for
 Student Affairs
Rendleman Hall, Room 2306
(618) 650-2020, jklenke@siue.edu

Scott Belobrajdic
Assistant Vice Chancellor for
 Enrollment Management
Rendleman Hall, Room 1309
(618) 650-2298, sbelobr@siue.edu

Academic Advising
Student Success Center, Room 1220
(618) 650-3701, advising@siue.edu

Admissions
Rendleman Hall, Room 2120
(618) 650-3705, admissions@siue.edu

Career Development Center
Josh Kaffenberger, Career Counselor
Student Success Center, Room 0281
(618) 650-3708, jkaffen@siue.edu

Counseling Services
Andrew King, Director
Student Success Center, Room 0248
(618) 650-2197, andking@siue.edu

Disability Support Services
Phillip Pownall, Director
Student Success Center, Room 1270
(618) 650-3726, ppownal@siue.edu

Health Service
Riane Greenwalt, Director
Student Success Center, Room 0249
(618) 650-2852, rgreenw@siue.edu

Human Resources
Karen Matkins, Human Resource
 Manager
Rendleman Hall, Room 3210
(618) 650-2190, kmatkin@siue.edu

Registrar (Veterans Certification)
Bobbi Wojcik, Certification Officer
Rendleman Hall, Room 1207
(618) 650-2234, bwojcik@siue.edu

ROTC
Michael Porch
Founders Hall, Room 3106
(618) 650-2500, mporch@siue.edu

Student Financial Aid
Toni Taylor, Financial Aid Coordinator
Rendleman Hall, Room 2308
(618) 650-3891, tsemani@siue.edu

Toni is our contact for veterans with questions about the applicability of their Illinois Veterans Grant, Illinois National Guard Funding or for POW-MIA benefits.