MEET OUR STAFF

Erik Albinson

Director, Academic Resource Center
erik.albinson@marquette.edu
(414) 288-3484

Erik Albinson is a first-generation college student who earned a B.S in Biology from Colorado State University, an M.A. in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies from the University of Iowa. Erik is a learning specialist whose research explores how students can conserve mental energy and lower anxiety through effective time management and study techniques. On a personal note, Erik enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fitness cycling, and spending time exploring Wisconsin with his family.

 

Eli Marten

Assistant Director, Academic Resource Center
eli.marten@marquette.edu 

(414) 288-4441

Eli Marten is a two-time alumnus of Marquette University, earning his Bachelor's in Spanish and Anthropology and his Master's in Student Affairs in Higher Education at the institution. He is a passionate advocate for student success and equity within higher education and is excited to be advocating for Marquette students. In his spare time, he enjoys video games, movies, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

 

Benedict Kemp

Director of Retention Programs
benedict.kemp@marquette.edu
(414) 288-3257

Benedict Kemp grew up on the West Coast and then moved to the East Coast, where he earned a Ph.D. studying molecular genetics. Now he's settled in Milwaukee to raise his kids as Midwesterners. In his spare time, Kemp likes to sit quietly and read or be outside doing things like soccer, running, hiking and escaping into nature.

 

ADDITIONAL STAFF

Nicolle Skoien

Associate Director, Undergraduate Advising  

Nicolle Skoien reports to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Success. She is responsible for fostering relationships with advising leadership across campus to collaborate efforts of advising across the institution. In this role, Skoien works closely with leadership and staff to ensure advising best practices are available and used within all advising units. Skoien joined Marquette in 2015 as an academic counselor in athletics and most recently served as the assistant director of retention. Skoien holds a doctoral degree in counseling psychology and master’s of counseling psychology from University of Missouri, and a master’s of sport management and bachelor’s of exercise science from Illinois State University.

nicolle.skoien@marquette.edu

(414) 288-5781