Julie Carballo
Assistant Dean for First-generation, Transfer and Veteran Initiatives
Contact +1 630 637 5155
jmcarballo@noctrl.edu
Julie Carballo is the founding director of Cardinal First, North Central's program for first-generation college students (defined as neither parent having a four-year degree) and all first-generation initiatives. She also spearheads programming for student veterans and ROTC cadets. Julie's passion is being an advocate and an ally for students along their journey to a college degree. She currently serves as Past-Chair of NASPA's Center for First-generation Student Success Advocacy Group.
Originally from Davenport, Iowa, she earned her undergraduate degree from Loras College with majors in education and special education; Julie began her career teaching and coaching at the high school level. She went on to earn graduate degrees in School Administration and Transitional Programming for Adolescents with Disabilities.
Prior to launching the Cardinal First program and overseeing military-affiliated students, Julie was a faculty member in the Department of Education for 17 years where she designed and taught the following courses on teaching and assessing students with identified learning differences.
EDN330 Teaching Children with Special Learning Needs in the General Education Classroom
EDN430 Characteristics of Students with High Incidence Disabilities
EDN432 Methods of Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities
EDN434 Psychological Diagnosis & Assessment
EDN436 Teaching Methods for Students with Disabilities