Meet the Staff

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 Transfer Admission staff!

Tracy Phillippe
Director of Transfer Admission

630-844-5263 | tphillip@aurora.edu

What do you feel makes AU unique: I believe AU is unique in that the faculty and staff believe in the mission of the university- we are an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Educational Background:
B.A. English, Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
B.S. Journalism, Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
M.S. Higher Education, Southern Illinois University – Carbondale

How long have you been at AU: 9 Years

What advice would you give to a first-year or prospective student?: My advice would be to make sure you send in everything that is requested by the University, and if you have questions, please call or e-mail us. 

What’s your favorite thing about AU: AU is a very friendly and beautiful campus.

Ashley Hueber
Transfer Admission Representative

630-844-4926 | ahueber@aurora.edu

Favorite Quote:  "Excellence can be achieved if you care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, expect more than others think is possible."

Educational Background:

AA Degree from Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois,
BS Agricultural Communication/Broadcast Journalism, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana

How long have you been at AU: 7 Years

What advice would you give to a first-year or prospective student: Get involved!  You never know what an internship; activity or club could lead you to.  I worked in admissions as an undergraduate student at my respective schools, and look where I am now!  I believe your college experience is what you make of it.

Words you would use to describe AU: AU is friendly, one of a kind, and a campus full of opportunities!

Barbara McCarthy
Transfer Admission Representative

630-844-4648 | bmccarth@aurora.edu

Favorite Quote:
Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.

Educational Background:
B.S. Mathematics Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
M.Ed Technology Education, National-Louis University, Wheeling, IL

How long have you been at AU: 1 year

Something interesting or unique about me: I completed the 2006 Chicago marathon.

Words you would use to describe AU: Enlightening, encouraging, and worthwhile.

Julie Shoemaker
Transfer Admission Representative

630-844-5143 | jshoemak@aurora.edu

What advice would you give to a prospective student?:  Make time for your studies, but also enjoy your interests such as sports, friends, family, and campus activities.

Educational Background:  BA - Communication, Aurora University

How long have you been at AU:  17 years

Words you would use to describe AU:  Friendly, Beautiful, Family

Something interesting or unique about me:  Both of my children are graduates from Aurora University