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Registrar & Research

Padour-Walker, also known as 'PW', was constructed in 1972 as a replacement for Merrill Hall. It houses the administrative offices, registrar, and Noyce Chapel.

The Registrar's Office produces transcripts, processes all registrations for undergraduate and graduate students, publishes the college catalogs, and processes grades. 

Crete Campus Information
Location: Padour-Walker Administration Building 
Address: 1014 Boswell Avenue, Crete, Nebraska 68333
Phone: 402.826.8251 / 800.333.6263
Fax: 402.826.8600 

Hours are:
Mon-Thurs: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fri: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

All transcript requests are processed at the Crete Office. 


Lincoln Campus Information
Location: Fred D. Brown Center, 2nd Floor
Address: 303 North 52nd Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
Phone: 402.466.4774 / 888.803.6263 
Fax: 402.466.4228

Hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00-6:00 p.m.
Friday Hours are 9:00-5:00 p.m.

The Lincoln Campus Registrar's office supports Grand Island students in addition to Lincoln students.


Purpose and Mission

  • To support and help implement the overall philosophy and mission of Doane College .
  • To provide service to all students (former, current and future) in a patient, understanding and helpful manner
  • To provide support to faculty and staff whenever needed
  • To communicate policies to the campus community and administer them consistently in the spirit of their intent
  • To keep current of issues and trends which may affect the operation of the office
  • To support the academic integrity of the college and maintain a high standard of excellence.

Registrar's Office Staff 

Denise Ellis, Registrar

Denise started at Doane, on the Lincoln campus as the Associate Registrar, in December 2004. In July 2006 she became Registrar.  She directs and coordinates registration services to students, faculty, and staff. She is also the Crete campus VA representative.  Denise is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where she obtained an M.S. in student affairs in higher education. Denise is married and a mother of two daughters.

Contact Information: 402.826.8251; denise.ellis@doane.edu

Sandy Gecs, Associate Registrar

Sandy is the associate registrar for the Lincoln and Grand Island campuses.  She coordinates the Lincoln undergraduate admissions process; reviewing incoming transcripts and courses for transferability.  Sandy assists instructors, advisers, students, and staff with student registration, and grade processing.  Sandy also supports the Master of Arts in Managment and Counseling programs.  Sandy has a MFA from Temple University in Philadelphia.

Contact Information: 402.466.4774; sandy.gecs@doane.edu 

Barb Kemper, Associate Registrar

Barb assists instructors, advisers, students, and staff with course scheduling, student registration, and grade processing. She works closely with the athletic department in determining student eligibility.  Barb also supports the Master of Education program.  Barb is a 1981 graduate of Doane, married and mother of three daughters.

Contact Information: 402.826.8251; barb.kemper@doane.edu

Jan Melichar, Office Associate

Jan has worked at Doane for thirteen years performing a variety of clerical duties. These duties provide registration services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. She is married with three children.

Contact Information: 402.826.8251; jan.melichar@doane.edu

Mary Callahan, Office Assistant

Mary issues official student transcripts, updates student data, verifies enrollment, and performs various clerical duties. She is a mother of three and also a grandmother.

Contact Information: 402.826.6745; mary.callahan@doane.edu

Doane College
1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, NE 68333
800.333.6263
FAX: 402.826.8600