2012-2013 Catalog 
    
    Mar 18, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Faculty and Administration



Debra Daniels
President
B.S. Ferris State College
M.S.Ed. University of Illinois 
Ed.D. University of Illinois 

Administrative Departments

Academic Affairs

Bette Conkin
Dean of Arts and Sciences
B.A., M.A. Iowa State University

Christopher Harvey
Director, iCampus
A.A. Full Sail University
B.A. Robert Morris College

M. Joanne Kantner
Director, Developmental Education
B.S. Rockford College
M.S. Ed., Ed.D. Northern Illinois University

Daniel Kreidler
Dean, Community and Economic Development
B.A., M.A. Governors State University

Emilie McCallister
Director, Adult Education and Literacy
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S., M.S. Ed. Illinois State University

Marsha McCormick
Director, Extended Campuses and High School Relations
B.S., M.S. Ed. Southern Illinois University
M.B.A. University of St. Francis

Amy Murphy
Director, Corporate and Community Services
B.S. Eastern Illinois University
M.S. Southern Illinois University

Cecile Regner
Dean of Nursing, Allied Health and Emergency Services
Interim Dean, Career and Technical Education
B.A. DePaul University
M.A. University of South Carolina

Valerie R. Roberson
Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.S. Bradley University
M.A. Roosevelt University
Ph.D. Illinois State University

Paige M. Vanderhyden
Director, Workforce Development
B.S., M.S. University of St. Francis
 

Administrative Services

Peter J. Comanda
Director, Campus Safety and Chief of Campus Police
B.S. Calumet College

Jeffrey A. Heap
Director, Financial Services and Controller
B.S. Northern Illinois University
C.P.A.

Judy L. Mitchell
Director, Business and Auxiliary Services
Interim Vice President, Administrative Services
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.A., M.B.A. Governors State University
Ed.D. National Louis University

Patrick D. Van Duyne
Director of Facility Services
B.S. Illinois State University

Human Resources Department

Joyce Coleman
Director, Human Resources
B.A. Rutgers University
M.S. Miami University (Ohio)
Certifications: Human Resources, Title IX, Ethics, EEO

 

Information Technology

Armando D’Onorio
Chief Information Security Officer
B.S. University of Illinois
Certified Information Security Systems Professional

Benham Roohani
Director, Technology Support Services
B.S. University of Illinois at Chicago
M.S. Ed. Southern Illinois University

Otto J. Stuckmaier
Director, Application Support Services
A.A. Kankakee Community College
B.A., M.A. Governors State University

Institutional Advancement and Research

Andrea Lehmacher
Director, Marketing and Creative Services
B.A., M.A. Governors State University

Kristin L. Mulvey
Director, Institutional Advancement
B.S. Bradley University

Joseph Offermann
Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
A.A. Joliet Junior College
B.A. Lewis University
M.A., M.Ed. DePaul University

Kelly Rohder
Director, Communications and External Relations
B.A. University of Iowa
 

 

 Student Development

Karl Brooks
Dean, Student Success
B.A. North Central College
M.S. Drake University

Wayne King Jr.
Director, Athletics
B.S., M.S. Ohio University

Jennifer Kloberdanz
Director, Admissions and Recruitment
A.A. North Iowa Area Community College
B.A., M.A. University of Northern Iowa

Susan M. Paddock
Dean, Enrollment Management
Interim Vice President, Student Development

B.A. University of Pittsburgh
M.S. Drake University

David Seward
Director, Financial Aid/Veterans
B.A. Oral Roberts University

Keith Tillman
Registrar
B.S. Cheyney State University
M.Ed. Antioch University

Cynthia Vasquez-Barrios
Dean of Students
B.A. Columbia College
M.A. Northeastern Illinois University

Faculty Departments

Agricultural/Horticultural Sciences and Veterinary Technology

R. Brad Angus
Professor
B.S., M.S. University of Illinois

Douglas G. Foss
Associate Professor
B.S. Iowa State University

Dale F. Hummel
Professor
B.S., M.A. University of Illinois

William B. Johnson
Professor
B.S., M.Ed. University of Illinois

Robert Keller
Professor
B.S., D.V.M. University of Illinois

Eileen McKee
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Bel-Rea Institute
B.A. Arizona State University

Fredric D. Miller
Professor
B.S. University of Missouri
M.S. University of Arkansas
Ph.D. Iowa State University

Tammy S. Miller
Professor
A.A., A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S., M.S. University of Illinois

Lisa M. Perkins
Professor
B.S., M.S. University of Illinois

Nathan Ray
Instructor
B.S. Texas A&M University

Walter B. Stein
Professor
B.S., D.V.M. University of Illinois

Donna R. Theimer
Department Chair and Professor
A.A.S. Kishwaukee Community College
B.S. Southern Illinois University
M.S. Governors State University

Janice L. Walters
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S. University of St. Francis

Business

Clifford L. Althoff
Professor
B.A. Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Ph.D. University of Illinois

Margie Cepon
Assistant Professor
B.A. Northeastern Illinois University
M.A. University of Illinois at Chicago

Wayne H. Gawlik
Professor
B.B.A., M.B.A. Southern California University
M.Ed. American InterContinental University

Timothy Hochhalter
Assistant Professor
A.A. Joliet Junior College
B.S. University of Wisconsin
B.A., M.B.A Lewis University

John L. Kriz
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A. Eastern Illinois University

Tara Laken
Professor
B.S., M.S.T. University of Illinois

Nataliya Y. Marchenko
Associate Professor
B.S., Ph.D. Sumy State University

Michelle R. Meyer
Professor
B.S. University of Illinois
M.B.A. Lewis University

William J. O’Connor
Department Chair and Professor
B.A. St. Ambrose University
J.D. Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago Kent College of Law

Terrence O’Neil
Professor
B.A. Lewis University
M.S.Ed., J.D. Northern Illinois University

Catherine M. Westphal
Professor
B.S., M.A.S., Ph.D. University of Illinois

Computer Information and Office Systems

David M. Buckley
Professor
A.A.S. Southern Illinois University
B.A., M.A.Ed. Governors State University
Certifications: MCSE, A+, CAN

Pamela Dunn
Assistant Professor
B.S. University of Illinois
M.S. DePaul University

Deborah A. Dykstra
Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S., M.B.A. University of St. Francis
Certifications: MOS, MOT

Michael J. Fagan
Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S.E.E. Illinois Institute of Technology
Certifications: CNNA (CISCO)

Debra A. Gaskin
Professor
B.S. University of Illinois, Chicago
M.A. Governors State University

Shirley M. Gehrke
Professor
B.S. Illinois State University
M.S. National Lewis University

Sandra R. LaFevers
Associate Professor
A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S., M.S. Illinois State University

Hui-Liang Low
Professor
B.S., B.A., M.S. University of Minnesota

Richard F. McNeil
Professor
B.S. Roosevelt University
M.I.S.M. Keller Graduate School of Management
Certifications: MCSE, CCNA, CNE, A+, Network +

Laura Michelsen
Associate Professor
A.A.S. College of DuPage
B.S. University of Cincinnati
M.S. Capella University

Ram Raghuraman
Department Chair and Professor
B.S., M.B.A. Quincy University
M.S. Western Illinois University

Adolph G. Scheiwe
Professor
B.S., B.A., M.B.A. Governors State University

Wilson E. Stroud
Professor
B.A. University of St. Francis
M.A. Governors State University

Angela L. Sullivan
Professor
B.S. Illinois State University
M.S. DePaul University

Joseph R. Sullivan
Associate Professor
A.S. Moraine Valley Community College
B.S., M.S. Illinois State University
Certifications: CCNA, CCAI, Wireless #, CWTS, CWNA, CWSP, CWNP

Daniel W. Wagner
Professor
B.A. University of St. Francis
M.A. Webster University

Counseling

Linda S. Aguilar
Professor
A.A. Joliet Junior College
B.A. Olivet Nazarene University
M.S.Ed., M.S. Illinois State University
Certifications: N.C.C.

Rodney G. Bullock
Associate Professor
B.G.S. University of Kansas
M.A., M.H.S. Governors State University
Certifications: L.P.C., N.C.C., D.C.C.

Eric Dutt
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A. Guru Nanak Dev University, India
M.B.A. Illinois Institute of Technology
M.S. National Louis University
Certifications: L.P.C.

Mildred Holmes
Department Chair and Professor
B.S. Illinois State University
M.A. Governors State University
Certifications: L.C.P.C.

Jennifer D. Kimbarovsky
Professor
B.A., M.A. Northwestern University

Teresa Lozano
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A. Lewis University

Soledad Manzo
Associate Professor
B.A. University of St. Francis
M.S.W. Aurora University
Certifications: L.C.S.W.

Sherri Morrow
Associate Professor
B.A., M.S.Ed., Chicago State University

Heidi Munsey
Assistant Professor
B.A. Saginaw Valley State University
M.A. Liberty University

Culinary Arts and Hospitality

Catherine B. Anderson
Professor
B.S. California State University
M.A. National-Louis University

Paul Bringas
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
Certified Executive Chef, Vice President ACF Louis Joliet Chapter

Timothy J. Bucci
Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S. Purdue University
American Culinary Federation Certified Judge, Certified Executive Chef,
Certified Culinary Educator, Certified Hospitality Educator

R. Andrew Chlebana
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S. University of Phoenix
The Culinary Institute of America, Baking and Pastry Certificate,
Certified Executive Pastry Chef, Certified Hospitality Educator

Frederick N. Ferrara
Professor
A.S. Indian River Community College, Culinary Arts Degree
B.A. Governors State University
M.Ed. National Louis University
C.D./The Culinary Institute of America, Certified Executive Chef
Certified Culinary Educator, Certified Hospitality Educator

Anne Gean
Assistant Professor
B.S. University of Illinois
M.B.A. University of Illinois, Chicago
Certified Hospitality Educator

Michael J. McGreal
Department Chair and Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S. University of St. Francis
Chef Training Trade, Washburn Trade School
Certified Executive Chef, Certified Culinary Educator, Certified
Hospitality Educator, Food Service Management Professional,
Certified Hotel Administrator, Master Certified Foodservice Executive

Mark G. Muszynski
Professor
B.S. University of Illinois
Certified Executive Pastry Chef
World Master Chef ’s Society, Certified Master Chef

Kyle Richardson
Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
Chef Training Trade, Washburn Trade School
Certified Culinary Educator, Certified Executive Chef
Certified Hospitality Educator

Keith G. Vonhoff
Professor
A.O.S. Culinary Institute of America, Certified as Culinary Educator,
Executive Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, Culinary Professional, Hotel
Administrator, Hospitality Educator, Food Safety Professional,
Foodservice Management Professional; Certified and Approved
Instructor for ServSafe, HACCP , Bar Code, FSSMC

English and World Languages

James M. Baskin
Professor
A.A. Joliet Junior College
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago
J.D. Northwestern University

Virginia Bouie
Assistant Professor
A.A. Joliet Junior College
B.S. Northern Illinois University
M.A. Governors State University

Tamara Ponzo Brattoli
Professor
B.A., M.A. California State University

Teresa Carrillo
Assistant Professor
B.A. Bob Jones University
M.Ed. Clemson University

Julie M. Delfinado
Professor
A.A. Moraine Valley Community College
B.A. Loyola University
M.A. University of Illinois
Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago

Jason D. Fichtel
Professor
B.A., M.A. Illinois State University
Ph.D. University of New Mexico

Donald Haines
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A. Northern Illinois University

Michael Hainzinger
Assistant Professor
B.A. University of Illinois
M.A. Governors State University

Adam J. Heidenreich
Associate Professor
B.A. University of Iowa
M.A. Roosevelt University

Mari Johnson
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A. Chicago State University

William Jordan
Assistant Professor
B.A. Columbia College
M.A. Governors State University

Marc Kaufman
Assistant Professor
B.A. Florida State University
M.A. New York University

Kerry Lane
Associate Professor
B.A. Loyola University
M.Ed. University of St. Francis

Kristin L. LaTour
Associate Professor
B.A. Northland College
M.A. University of Minnesota

Robert A. Marcink
Professor
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
M.A. Point Park University
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Roxanne F. Munch
Department Chair and Professor
A.B. Loyola University
M.A. Ohio State University

Stacey V. Murphy
Professor
A.A. Joliet Junior College
B.A., M.A. Eastern Illinois University

Elizabeth M. Petree
Associate Professor
B.A. Northern Illinois University
M.A. University of Virginia

Kathleen A. Perryman
Professor
B.S. MacMurray College
M.A. Indiana State University

Susanne Picchi
Associate Professor
B.S. Illinois State University
M.A. Governors State University

Lisa L. Sandoval
Associate Professor
B.A. Brandeis University
M.A. Boston University

Barbara M. Stanek-Salvestrini
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A. Northeastern University

Michael Thune
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A. California State University
Ph.D. Purdue University

Cristobal J. Trillo
Professor
Diplomatura Universidad de Granada-Spain
B.A., M.A. University of Northern Iowa

Jeffrey Wisdom
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Biola University 
M.A., Ph.D. University of Connecticut

William P. Yarrow
Professor
B.A. Swarthmore College
M.A. Northwestern University

Fine Arts

Oksana Alfredson
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
M.S. Technical University of Construction and Architecture, Kiev, Ukraine

Gisele A. Atterberry
Professor
B.A. Bradley University
A.M. University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Zachary S. Bloomfield
Professor
B.F.A. Kent State University
M.A. North Dakota State University
Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia

Daniela Broderick
Associate Professor
B.M. Rio de Janeiro Federal University
M.M. University of Colorado
D.M.A. University of Illinois

Meaghan E. Callan
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A. University of Wisconsin

Laura Jo Fox
Assistant Professor
A.A. Joliet Junior College
B.S., M.S. Illinois State University

Alfred L. Golden
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A. Minnesota State University

Eric Gorder
Assistant Professor
B.F.A. University of New Mexico
M.A., M.F.A. University of Iowa

Clay V. Kirkland
Department Chair and Professor
B.A., M.Ed. Mississippi College
M.F.A. University of Mississippi

Thomas L. Liley
Professor
B.M.E. University of Kansas
M.M. Catholic University of America
D.M. Indiana University

Joe B. Milosevich
Professor
B.S. Eastern Illinois University
M.F.A. Southern Illinois University

Charles G. Morgan
Associate Professor
A.A. Joliet Junior College
B.M. Northern Illinois University
M.M.Ed. VanderCook College of Music

David Nuccio
Assistant Professor
B.M., M.M. The American Conservatory of Music

Tammy Perkins
Assistant Professor
B.A. West Virginia Wesleyan College
M.F.A. University of Mississippi

Lori A. Schahrer
Associate Professor
B.A. Eastern Illinois University
M.A. Governors State University

Steven Sherrell
Professor
B.F.A., M.F.A School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Philip D. Spencer
Professor
B.M. Wittenberg University
M.M. Yale University

Vivian R. Van Donk
Associate Professor
B.S., M.S. Illinois State University

Library

Andrew Lenaghan
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A. Eastern Illinois University
M.L.S. University of Illinois

Melvin Whitehead
Assistant Professor
B.S. Townsend University
M.S.I. University of Michigan

Susan M. Prokopeak
Department Chair and Associate Professor
B.A., M.A. Governors State University
M.L.I.S. Dominican University

Catherine E. Suchy
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A. National Louis University
M.L.S. Dominican University

Mathematics

Grover Grant Alexander
Professor
A.S. Lake Land College
B.A., M.A. Eastern Illinois University

John Bialas
Assistant Professor
B.S. Illinois State University
M.S. Chicago State University

Linda Blanco
Associate Professor
B.S. University of Illinois
M.S.T. University of Illinois, Chicago

Rebecca Bonk
Assistant Professor
A.A. College of DuPage
B.S., M.S. Northern Illinois University

Joanne M. Brunner
Professor
B.S. Loyola University
M.S. University of Central Florida
M.A. DePaul University

James C. Butterbach
Professor
B.S., M.S. Illinois State University

Elena Catoiu
Professor
M.S. University of Bucharest-Romania
M.S. University of Wisconsin at Madison

Yen-Phi Dang
Professor
B.S., B.A., M.S. University of Minnesota

Laura Egner
Assistant Professor
B.S. Loyola University
M.A. DePaul University

Jason A. Eltrevoog
Associate Professor
B.S. North Central College
M.A., M.A.T. University of Louisville

Donna M. Katula
Professor
B.S. University of Illinois
M.A. Governors State University
M.A. DePaul University

Jean J. McArthur
Department Chair and Professor
B.S., M.S. Western Illinois University

David McGuire
Professor
B.S. Illinois Institute of Technology
M.B.A. University of Chicago
M.A. DePaul University

Angela M. McNulty
Associate Professor
B.S. University of Illinois
M.A. DePaul University

David P. Ruffatto
Professor
A.A. Joliet Junior College
B.S. Eastern Illinois University
M.S. Southern Illinois University

Patrick H. Stevens
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Morrison Institute of Technology
A.S. Kishwaukee College
B.A., M.A. University of Illinois

Michael J. Sullivan
Professor
B.S., M.A., M.S. DePaul University

Robert W. Tuskey
Professor
B.S. Western Illinois University
M.S. Northern Illinois University

Stephen G. Zuro
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A. DePaul University

Natural Sciences and Physical Education

Anitha A. Akkal
Professor
B.S. Mangalore University
M.S. Kasturba Medicalle College

Robert Bellas
Associate Professor
A.B. University of Chicago
Ph.D. Boston University School of Medicine

Laurel Carney-Zelko
Associate Professor
B.S., D.V.M. University of Illinois

Larry T. Crump
Professor
B.S., M.A., Ed.D. Ball State University

Noella L. D’Cruz
Associate Professor
B.Tech Indian Institute of Technology
M.A., Ph.D. University of Virginia

Nancy DeRoss
Associate Professor
B.S., M.S. University of Illinois

Cathleen Dobbs
Associate Professor
B.S. Drake University
Ph.D. The Ohio State University

Thomas D. Feldman
Professor
A.A. St. Petersburg Junior College
B.A., M.A. University of South Florida
Ph.D. University of California at Riverside

John L. Griffis
Department Chair and Professor
B.S., M.A. Southern Illinois University

Cheryl Heeneman
Assistant Professor
B.S. Gannon University
M.S. Old Dominion University

William P. Hogan
Professor
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Joseph W. Krieger
Professor
B.S., M.S. Purdue University

Stephanie Lab
Assistant Professor
B.A. North Central College
M.S. Northern Illinois University

Jon L. Laratta
Assistant Professor
B.S. South Dakota State University
M.A. University of Illinois, Chicago

Polly E. Lavery
Professor
B.S. Trinity College
Ph.D. Northwestern University

Kueiming Max Lee
Professor
B.S. Tunghai University
M.S. National Taiwan University
M.S. University of Cincinnati
Ph.D. University of Dayton

Monica Marquez-Nelson
Professor
B.S. Texas A & M University
M.S. Oregon State University
Ph.D. University of Florida

Susanne M. Matthews
Professor
B.S. St. Xavier College
M.S. Governors State University

Patrick S. Mills
Professor
B.Sc. University of Reading
P.G.C.E. University of Exeter
Ph.D. University of Illinois

Eva Murdoch
Assistant Professor
A.S. Moraine Valley Community College
B.S. St. Xavier University
Ph.D. Loyola University Medical Center

Leonore M. Neary
Professor
B.S. University of Wisconsin
M.S. University of Michigan

Andrew J. Neill
Professor
A.S. William Rainey Harper College
B.S. Northern Illinois University
M.S. Illinois State University

David Opon
Associate Professor
B.S. University of Illinois, Chicago
M.S. Western Illinois University

Marie W. Wolff
Professor
B.S. Western Illinois University
Ph.D. University of Iowa

Nursing, Allied Health and Emergency Services

Donna Casini
Assistant Professor
B.S.N. St. Xavier University
M.S.N. Case Western Reserve University

Debbie Fitzgerald
Professor
B.S.N., M.S. Hampton University
Ph.D. Regent University

Charlotte A. Garrabrant
Professor
PHRN, B.S., M.S. Rochville University

David Habecker
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Prairie State College
B.S. Southern Illinois University
M.P.A. Governors State University

Susan A. Humenik-Schmidt
Professor
M.S.N. Aurora University

Terry A. Kania
Associate Professor
B.S.N. Loyola University
M.S.N. DePaul University
M.Ed. University of Illinois

Colleen G. Kestel-Branchaw
Professor
B.S.N. University of Illinois
M.S. Rush University College of Nursing

Jorie Kulczak
Assistant Professor
B.S.N. Lewis University
M.S.N. Loyola University

Patricia S. Kupina
Professor
Diploma of Nursing, Blessing Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N. St. Joseph College of Nursing
M.S.N., Ed.D. Northern Illinois University

Danielle Lisiecki
Assistant Professor
A.S.N. Thornton Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N. Olivet Nazarene University

Mary Beth Luna
Department Chair and Professor
B.S., M.S. Governors State University

Mary Magruder
Professor
B.S.N. Lewis University
M.S. Governors State University

Michaelene Nash
Professor
B.S.N., M.S. St. Xavier University

Lynn Noell
Professor
B.S.N. Lewis University
M.S.N. University of Illinois, Chicago

Karen Roberson
Assistant Professor
B.S.N. Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
M.S.N. Regis University

Caroline Russo
Professor
A.D.N. Morton College
B.S.N. University of Illinois, Chicago
M.S.N. Lewis University

Julio Santiago
Professor
A.S. College of DuPage
B.S.N., M.S.N. Olivet Nazarene University

Duane C. Stonich
Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S. Southern Illinois University
M.S. Rochville University

Janet M. Sullivan-Stromberg
Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S., M.S. Purdue University

Robert Verkler
Professor
B.S., M.Ed. University of Illinois

Sharon Valentino
Associate Professor
B.S.N. University of Illinois Chicago
M.S.N. University of California Los Angeles

Kathleen M. Wolz
Professor
Diploma St. Joseph School of Nursing
B.S.N. Lewis University
M.S.N. Northern Illinois University

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Martha S. Bonne
Professor
B.M. Berklee College of Music
M.A. Ph.D. University of Missouri-St. Louis

Stephen J. Buck
Professor
B.A. Cornell College
M.A., Ph.D. Northern Illinois University

Mary A. Conti
Department Chair and Associate Professor
B.A. George Williams College
M.S. Illinois Benedictine College

Dennis R. Doyle
Associate Professor
B.A. Colorado State University
M.A. DePaul University

Roya Falahi-Kharaghani
Professor
B.A. College of the Ozarks
M.A., Ph.D. Southern Illinois University

David F. Filak
Professor
B.A. Lewis University
M.A. Roosevelt University
Ph.D. Illinois Institute of Technology

Johnnie M. Johnson
Associate Professor
B.S., M.S. Illinois State University

Susan M. Krause
Associate Professor
B.S., M.S. Northern Illinois University

John F. Lyons
Professor
B.Sc. Salford University
M.A. Warwick University
Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago

Sarah Martin
Assistant Professor
B.A. Lycoming College
M.S., Ph.D. Bowling Green State University

Edward O. Senu-Oke
Professor
B.A. Wilberforce University
M.A. University of Dayton
M.A. Governors State University
M.S. Eastern Kentucky University
Ed.S. Jackson State University

Melissa Szymczak
Assistant Professor
B.S. University of Illinois
M. Ed. Loyola University Chicago

Karen Reid
Associate Professor
B.A. Gardner-Webb University
M.A. Appalachian State University
Ph.D. Florida State University

Patrick L. Tinken
Professor
A.S. Moraine Valley Community College
B.S., M.S. Western Illinois University
L.C.P.C.

Margot Underwood
Associate Professor
B.A. University of Illinois
M.A. Roosevelt University

Doreen E. Vieitez
Professor
B.S., M.A., Ed.D. Ball State University

Technical

Patricia Binfa
Associate Professor
B.A. University of Illinois at Chicago
J.D. John Marshall Law School

Michael D. Boehle
Professor
B.S.E.E. United States Naval Academy

Scott A. Boudreau
Professor
A.A.S Joliet Junior College
B.S. Southern Illinois University

Jeffery C. Bradford
Professor
B.S. Southern Illinois University
M.S.Ed. Northern Illinois University
Ed.D.  National Louis University

Michael Brncick
Professor
B.S Eastern Illinois University
M.Ed. University of Illinois
American Board Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Board Certified
Pedorthist, V.A. Qualified Prosthetist

Jim D. Coleman
Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.A. Governors State University

Laura Cotner
Professor
B.S., M.Arch University of Illinois
Registered Architect, Licensed Structural Engineer

Gregory Foster
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Monroe County Community College
B.A.S. Siena Heights University
M.Ed. Bowling Green State University

Joseph Gladkowski
Professor
A.A., A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.A. Lewis University
M.A. Governors State University

Mathew T. Higgins
Associate Professor
A.A. Joliet Junior College

Allan C. Hostert
Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.A., M.A. Governors State University

Kimberly Karlberg
Professor
B.A., M.A. Loyola University

John A. Koepke
Professor
A.S. Lewis University
B.S. Southern Illinois University
M.S. Naval Postgraduate School
P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer

Kenneth Krynicki
Professor
B.A. Purdue University
M.S. John Reid College

Gregory M. Pakieser
Department Chair and Professor
B.A., M.B.A. Lewis University

Maria Anna Rafac
Professor
B.S., M.Arch. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Registered Architect

Gerald M. Raino
Professor
B.S. Southern Illinois University
M.S. Northern Illinois University

Joe L. Thomas
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Ivy Technical State College
B.S. Calumet College

Danny A. Thompson
Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College

Cheryl S. Upshaw
Professor
B.S.E.E. Purdue University

Curt Ward
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Southern Illinois University
B.A. North Central College

Joseph J. Wagner
Assistant Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College

Daniel Warning
Associate Professor
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.S. Southern Illinois University
ASE Master Certification, Accredited Automotive Manager