Staff & Contact Information
Charles Kellom, Director
African American Student Affairs
Email: charles.kellom@northwestern.edu
Phone: 847-461-3610
Fax: 847-467-1675
Charles Kellom is currently the Director for African American Student Affairs. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Dayton. After graduate school, Charles worked in Dayton’s Department of Residence Education as Area Coordinator for a first-year co-educational residence hall. He then assumed the position of Assistant Director for Black/African Heritage Student Affairs at George Mason University, where he also coordinated the Student Transition Empowerment Program (STEP), a five-week summer bridge program for first generation students. Charles also has experience with student group advising, responding to crises, and leading diversity trainings. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., an avid fan of music and film, and enjoys quality time with his wife and son.
Jerre Michelin, Administrative Assistant
African American Student Affairs
Email: j-michelin@northwestern.edu
Phone: 847-491-3610
Fax: 847-467-1675
Ms. Jerre has been employed with Northwestern University since 1972. Before moving to the Department of African American Student Affairs, she worked for the Personnel Department (now called Human Resources). The mother of 4 children and 11 grandchildren, Ms. Jerre enjoys spending time with her grandkids during her time off. She is happily married and enjoys crocheting, reading (especially science fiction or anything related to outer-space), painting, making jewelry and collecting dolls.
Kelcie Bartley, Graduate AssistantAfrican American Student Affairs
Email: kelciebartley2013@u.northwestern.edu
Kelcie Bartley is currently the Graduate Assistant for African American Student Affairs. After growing up in St. Louis, MO, she attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN where she obtained Bachelor's degrees in Secondary Education and History. Kelcie is currently working toward a Master of Science in Education degree in Gifted Education, with a focus in the recruitment and retention of minority students in gifted programming. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, going to concerts and shows, and reading.