Through collaborative programming and curricula, OIE strives to ensure that all students have the knowledge and understanding of culture, language, history, geography, and global perspectives necessary to succeed in a world marked by interdependence, diversity, and rapid change.
Richard Johnson
Director
rjohnson@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6429
Dr. Richard Johnson is Professor of English and Humanities and Director of the Office of International Education at Harper College. Having step away from international education for a few years, Rich is excited to be involved again and looks forward to working with his colleagues to promote intercultural and international education across our campus. A medievalist by training, Rich is the author of Saint Michael the Archangel in Medieval English Legend and a number of articles on Old English hagiography. He is also a beekeeper and a banjo enthusiast in his spare time.
Angelica Rackow
Program Assistant
arackow@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6436
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Angelica has been serving Harper students in different departments since 2016, and in 2022, she joined the Office of International Education as a Program Specialist. She is passionate about International Education, having worked for many years as a Student Advisor in ESL schools and exchange program agencies, and earning her EdM in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership with a concentration in Global Studies at UIUC. In addition to advising Harper students and supporting internationalization efforts on campus, she is a co-advisor for the International Students Club and has been trying to learn ASL.