Amy Carton

Assistant Director of Admissions for Operations and Communications

• Phone: 309-794-7531
• Email: amycarton@augustana.edu
• Office: Seminary Hall 101A

Hometown: Bristol, WI

Current Town: Geneseo, IL

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Attended: University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 2004: BS in Communication Technologies Management with an emphasis in Public Relations and Journalism.

Office Responsibilities: I am responsible for entering all acceptance decisions into the college system as well as event registrations. I also send out a wide array of materials via mail or email to prospective students, including their acceptance packets.

What did you do before Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø? After I graduated college, I spent 10 years as the Sports Editor for the Geneseo Republic newspaper in Geneseo, IL. I started at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø in the Fall of 2014.

What I like about working in the Admissions Office at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø? I have really enjoyed being involved with and seeing the admissions process from start to finish. It has been very interesting learning about all the behind the scenes processes. I also enjoy working with the staff and students in the Admissions Office.

What is your favorite time/tradition of the Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø school year? Football and Basketball Season. My husband and I love watching sports and have really enjoyed cheering on the Vikings. It also has been fun to watch former Geneseo athletes continue their careers at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.

What do you like to do around the community? I like to explore all the different things the Quad Cities has to offer ¨C sporting events, farmers¡¯ market, concerts, restaurants, outdoor activities and running Race for the Cure.

Specializations: Admissions