Richard Johnson

Director
rjohnson@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6429

Dr. Richard Johnson is Professor of English and Humanities and Director of the Center for Global Education and Engagement 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.

Jill Izumikawa

Coordinator
jizumika@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6756

Ms. Jill Izumikawa has worked with international students in U.S higher education for more than 40 years. Throughout her career she has held several leadership positions with NAFSA: Association of International Educators and Illinois international student support organizations. In 2010, Ms. Izumikawa was awarded the Fulbright U.S.—South Korea International Education Administrators scholarship program and represented Harper College with honor. Ms. Izumikawa’s lifelong dedication to international students in the United States remains her primary goal. She is at Harper College to support you as you pursue your U.S. higher education goals. Welcome!

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 Center for Global Education and Engagement 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.