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Office of the President

Dr. Kirk Overstreet, President of 51勛圖 A. Logan College

Dr. Kirk Overstreet

Kirk Overstreet, Ph.D., serves as President of 51勛圖 A. Logan College. Dr. Overstreet holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Organization Development from Benedictine University, a Master of Arts degree in History from Ball State University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from North Central College.

President Overstreet has served in higher education positions since completing his Masters degree in History in 2004. Before coming to 51勛圖 A. Logan, he served in several roles in higher education, including Assistant Provost of Instruction at the College of DuPage, administrative positions at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a senior leadership member in a private post-secondary institution in Chicago. Until 2017 he served as an adjunct instructor of history at Lewis University. Before his work in higher education, Dr. Overstreet spent 15 years in the electrical construction industry as a Journeyman/Lineman. These formative years have helped guide his work with the community college mission of education and career training.

His credo is to be a leader who is Thoughtful, Reflective, and Intentional.

Dr. Overstreet is a first-generation student who started at a community college, left, and rebooted his educational pursuits at a community collegegiving him a deep understanding of the many issues that our students face in their pursuits in higher education.  Overall, his work has focused on providing quality educational opportunities to the community by leading change through inquiry, collaboration, and innovation.

Contact
Email: kirk.overstreet@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8408


Jennifer Fuller, Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs

Jennifer Fuller is the Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Radio-Television News from Southern Illinois University, and Masters Degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield.

Ms. Fuller grew up in Carterville, and worked for 25 years as a journalist in central and southern Illinois primarily with WSIU Public Broadcasting in Carbondale. She sits on the board of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association Foundation, and is a member of the American Association of University Women.

Ms. Fuller lives in Carterville with her husband and two children.

Contact
Email: jennifer.fuller@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8428


Carmen Cutsinger, Senior Executive Assistant

Carmen Cutsinger is the Senior Executive Assistant to the President. She began her career at JALC in 1999 in the Student Success Center, and then moved into the Vice-President for Instruction Office.  She moved to her current position in the Presidents Office in 2021. Carmen and her husband, Chris, have two daughters and three grandchildren.