Faculty
A directory of Harper College faculty listed from A-Z.
Anne Paslean Abasolo
Associate Professor
Student Development Faculty/Counselor
- B.A., Michigan State University
- M.S., National-Louis University
Theresa Abrahams
Instructor
Nursing
- B.S., Aurora University
- M.S.N., Chamberlain University
Stephanie Adair
Associate Professor
Philosophy
- B.A., University of Pittsburgh
- M.Ed., York University
- M.A., Duquesne University
- Ph.D., Duquesne University
Paula Akialis
Assistant Professor
Health Information Technology
- B.S.N., University of Texas-Austin
- M.S., Loyola University
- M.B.A., University of Dallas
Marjorie Allen
Professor
English as a Second Language
- B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- M.A., American University, Washington, DC
Andrew Anastasia
Associate Professor
English
- B.A., Illinois State University
- M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Nikki Anderson
Instructor
Art
- B.F.A., Drake University
- M.F.A., Stony Brook University
Joseph Angermeier
Instructor
Biology
- B.S., Indiana University
- M.S., Texas State University
David Antonides
Associate Professor
Student Development Faculty/Counselor
- B.S., Santa Clara University
- M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; Graduate School of Psychology
Chris Athanassopoulos
Assistant Professor
Engineering
- B.S., University of Illinois
- M.S., University of Illinois
Yelda Aydin-Mullen
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
- B.S., Middle East Technical University - Turkey
- M.S., Middle East Technical University - Turkey
Lisa Ayers
Professor
Nursing
- B.S.N., Indiana University
- M.S.N., Northern Illinois University
- CNE, Certified Nurse Educator
Susanne K. Bajt
Professor
Computer Information Systems
- B.S., University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana
- M.B.A., Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
- M.S. Ed., University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana
- Ed.D., University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana
Michael J. Barzacchini
Associate Professor
Director of Marketing Services
- B.S., Ohio University
- M.A., Ohio University
Michael Bates
Associate Professor
Dean of Teaching, Learning and Distance Education
- B.S., Indiana University
- M.S., University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana
- Ed.D., National Louis University
Getachew Begashaw
Professor
Economics
- B.A., University of California - Santa Cruz
- M.A., Michigan State University
- Ph.D., Michigan State University
Jennifer Bell
Professor
Adult Educational Development
- B.A., University of Chicago
- M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
- Ed.D., Ferris State University
Michael Bentley Jr.
Assistant Professor
Humanities
- B.A., Northwestern University
- M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies
Kurt Billsten
Assistant Professor
Maintenance/Manufacturing/Welding Technology
- B.S., Elmhurst College
Margaret Bilos
Associate Professor
Speech/Theatre
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.A., Miami University of Ohio
Lisa Blaylock
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.A., Southeast Missouri State University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
David Braunschweig
Professor
Computer Information Systems
- A.A.S., Harper College
- A.S., Harper College
- B.G.S., Roosevelt University
- M.I.S./M, University of Phoenix
Denise L. Brents
Associate Professor
Nursing
- B.S.N., Loyola University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
- FNP-BC, Northern Illinois University
Laura Brown
Professor
Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
- B.A., University of St. Francis
Patricia Bruner
Associate Professor
Graphics Arts Technology
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M. Ed., University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana
Helen M. Burroughs
Associate Professor
Psychology
- B.A., Barat College
- M.A., Illinois School of Professional Psychology
- Psy.D., Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Monica Busser
Instructor
Mathematics
- B.S., Youngstown State University
- M.A., University of Virginia
Lisa Busto
Associate Professor
Accounting
- B.S., Marquette University
- M.B.A., North Central College
- C.P.A., State of Illinois
Linda Campbell
Associate Professor
Psychology
- B.A., Roosevelt University
- M.A., Roosevelt University
- M.A., Roosevelt University
Kathleen Canfield
Associate Professor
Sr. Director of Job Placement and Workforce Solutions
- B.A., Northern Illinois University
- M.S. Ed., Northern Illinois University
- M.A., Northeastern Illinois University
Carol Carlson-Nofsinger
Assistant Professor
Paralegal Studies
- B.A., Elmhurst College
- J.D., Loyola University - Chicago
Jeremy Chamberlain
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.S., Montana State University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
- Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Malathy Chandrasekar
Associate Professor
Economics
- B.A., University of Madras
- M.A., Bharathidasan University
Kimberly Chavis
Associate Professor
Dean of Health Careers
- B.S., Loyola University
- M.S., Loyola University
- Ed.D., Benedictine University
Tong Cheng
Professor
Biology
- B.S., Wuhan University
- M.S., Wuhan University
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Nicolette Cisarik De Jesus
Assistant Professor
Director of Student Recruitment and Outreach
- B.A., Dominican University
- M.S., Indiana State University
William Clark
Professor
Mathematics
- B.A., Northwestern University
- M.S., Northwestern University
Gregory Clemons
Professor
Music
- B.M.E., University of Kansas
- M.A., California State University
Kevin Cole
Associate Professor
Physical Sciences
- B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
- M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
Susan Contarino
Associate Professor
Director of Client Systems
- B.S., Roosevelt University
- M.B.A., Keller Graduate School
Ana Contreras
Instructor
English
- B.A., University of Dayton
- M.A., Butler University
- M.A., Indiana University
Maria Coons
Professor
Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Innovation/Board Liaison
- B.S., Indiana University
- M.B.A., Loyola University
- Ed.D., National Louis University
Karega Cooper
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.S., Clark Atlanta University
- M.S., Clark Atlanta University
Kelly Coronado
Assistant Professor
English as a Second Language
- B.A., University of Iowa
- M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
Katherine Coy
Assistant Professor
Director of Institutional Research
- B.A., Florida Atlantic University
- Ph.D., University of Iowa
Brian Cremins
Professor
English
- B.A., Dartmouth College
- M.A., University of Connecticut, Storrs
- Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Storrs
Gerardo Cruz
Assistant Professor
World Languages - Spanish
- B.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
- M.A., Marquette University
Lin Cui
Professor
English as a Second Language
- B.A., Shanghai University of International Business and Economics - Shanghai, China
- M.A., University of Waterloo - Ontario, Canada
Rebecca Curtin
Associate Professor
Computer Information Systems
- B.S., Iowa State University
- M.Ed., National-Louis University
Karen Koczaja Dailey
Associate Professor
Chemistry
- B.S., University of Notre Dame
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Deborah Damcott
Professor
Physical Sciences
- B.S., Pennsylvania State University
- M.S., University of Michigan
- Ph.D., University of Michigan
Enrique D'Amico
Associate Professor
Computer Information Systems/Graphic Art Technology/Web Development
- B.S., Elmhurst College
- M.B.A., Elmhurst University
Michele DeCanio
Associate Professor
Student Development Faculty/Counselor
- A.G.S., College of DuPage
- B.A., National-Louis University
- M.S., National-Louis University
Carl Dittburner
Professor
Architectural Studies
- A.A.S., Harper College
- B.Arch., Illinois Institute of Technology; Licensed Architect - IL
- M.A., Illinois Institute of Technology
Thomas J. Dowd Jr.
Professor
Chemistry
- B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
- Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Geoffrey Durian
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.S.ME, Washington University (Missouri)
- B.S., Purdue University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
James Edstrom
Professor
Librarian
- B.A., University of Illinois
- M.S.L.I.S., University of Illinois
- M.A., University of Illinois
Monica Edwards
Professor
Sociology
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.S., Illinois State University
- Ph.D., Loyola University
Marie Farber-Lapidus
Associate Professor
Management
- B.A., University of Illinois
- M.B.A., DePaul University
Sandra Ferencz
Associate Professor
Dental Hygiene
- A.A., Southern Illinois University
- B.S., Southern Illinois University
- M.Ed., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Ed.D., Ferris State University
Patricia Kalanquin Ferguson
Professor
Speech
- B.S., Central Michigan University
- M.A., Ball State University
Andrea Fiebig
Assistant Professor
Director of Adult Educational Development
- B.S., Indiana University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
Kathleen Fischer
Associate Professor
Nursing
- B.S.N., Northern Illinois University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
Kathleen Foldvary
Associate Professor
Marketing
- B.A., Marquette University
- M.B.A., DePaul University
Marianne Fontes
Professor
English/Interdisciplinary Studies
- B.A., California State University
- M.A., Pepperdine University
- Ed.D., Northern Illinois University
Theresa Frank
Assistant Professor
Nursing Mental Health
- B.S., Rhode Island College
- M.S., Rush University
Brett A. Fulkerson-Smith
Professor
Philosophy
- B.A., John Carroll University
- M.A., Boston College
- M.A., University of Kentucky
- Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Rob Galick
Professor
Executive Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.B.A., The University of Chicago
- CPA
Patricia Lacy Gandor
Assistant Professor
Sonography
- B.S., Southern Illinois University
- M.S., Rutgers University
John Garcia
Professor
Philosophy
- B.A., Boston College
- M.A., Northern Illinois University
- Ph.D., Loyola University
John Gately
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.A., New College of Florida
- M.A., Northwestern University
- Ph.D., Northwestern University
Mary Gawienowski
Professor
English as a Second Language
- B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- M.A., California State University at Sacramento
- Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
J. Andrew Geary
Professor
Mathematics
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
Margaret Geppert
Professor
Physical Sciences
- B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
- M.A., Boston University
Megan Giacomino
Instructor
Nursing
- B.S., DePaul University
- M.S., DePaul University
Samuel A. Giordano Jr.
Associate Professor
Fire Science Technology
- A.A.S., Joliet Junior College
- B.S., Columbia Southern University
- M.B.A., Columbia Southern University
Thomas Goetz
Professor
Librarian
- B.A., Augustana College
- M.A.L.I.S., Rosary College
Raeghan Graessle
Associate Professor
Physical Science
- B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- M.S., Loyola University
- M.S., University of Illinois
James Gramlich
Professor
Sociology
- B.A., Oklahoma State University
- M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Susan Grant
Associate Professor
Health Science Core
- A.A., Harper College
- B.S., University of St. Francis
- M.S.H.A., University of St. Francis
- Ed.D., Argosy University
Robert Grapenthien
Associate Professor
Controller
- B.A., Aurora University
- M.B.A., Aurora University
Carlos Guillen
Instructor
Manufacturing/Welding
- A.A.S., Harper College
- B.S., Southern Illinois University
Rita Gura
Associate Professor
Physical Therapist Assistant
- B.S., Millikin University
- D.P.T., Northwestern University
Nancy Haberichter
Associate Professor
Nursing
- B.S., Marycrest College
- M.S., Purdue University
Edward Hamel
Faculty Fellow
Music
- B.M., Columbia College, Chicago
- M.A., University of California, San Diego
Kelly Hamontree
Professor
Cardiac Technology/Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison
- M.S., Northeastern Illinois University
Michael J. Harkins
Associate Professor
History
- B.S., University of Nebraska
- M.A., University of Nebraska
- M.A., Concordia College
Travaris Harris
Professor
Interim Associate Provost, Academics
- B.A., Southern Illinois University
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- Ed.D., Argosy University
Therese Hart
Assistant Professor
Humanities
- B.F.A., Ohio University
- M.A., Ohio University
Mary Kay Harton
Associate Professor
Dean of Students
- A.A., Cottey College
- B.L.A., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
- M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Kimberly Heinz
Professor
Librarian
- A.A., Harper College
- B.A., University of Illinois
- M.L.I.S., University of Illinois
- C.A.S., University of Illinois
Kurt Hemmer
Professor
English
- B.A., University of Massachusetts
- M.A.T., Rhode Island College
- M.A., University of Connecticut
- Ph.D., Washington State University
Kathleen Hock
Professor
Dental Hygiene
- A.S., Harper College
- B.S., George Williams College
- M.Ed., National-Louis University
George W. Hoeltje
Associate Professor
Electronics Engineering Technology
- A.S., Harper College
- A.A., Harper College
- A.A.S., Harper College
- A.E.S., Harper College
- B.S.E.E., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
- M.E., University of Illinois at Chicago
- P.E., State of Illinois
Shanté S. Holley
Professor
English
- B.A., Northern Illinois University
- M.A.Ed., National-Louis University
- Ed.D., National-Louis University
Katie Hollis
Professor
Biology
- A.A., Fresno City College
- B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Mary Hood
Professor
Radiologic Technology
- A.A.S., Southern Illinois University
- B.S., Southern Illinois University
- M.S., National Louis University
Michael Horton
Associate Professor
Philosophy
- B.A., Mississippi State University
- M.A., University of Kentucky
- Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Stephanie Horton
Professor
English
- B.A., Xavier University of Louisiana
- M.A., University of Iowa
- Ph.D., University of Iowa
Roger K. House
Professor
Chemistry
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.S., Illinois State University
Kiana Hughes
Diverse Faculty Fellow
Cannabis Science and Therapeutics
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.S., Illinois State University
Andrew Iverson
Professor
Biology
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Joanne Ivory
Associate Professor
Dean, Career and Technical Programs
- MBA, Benedictine University
- Ph.D., Benedictine University
Kim Jaeger Nichols
Professor
World Languages - German
- B.S., Georgetown University
- M.A., Georgetown University
Jason James
Associate Professor
Computer Science
- B.S., University of Missouri
- M.S., University of Missouri
MaryAnn Janosik
Professor
Provost
- A.A., Lorain County Community College
- B.A., Oberlin College
- M.A., Cleveland State University
- Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Keith W. Jensen
Associate Professor
Humanities
- B.A., Mary Washington College
- M.A., Loyola University
Richard Johnson
Professor
English
- B.S., Georgetown University
- M.A., New York University
- Ph.D., Northwestern University
Tamara Johnson
Professor
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- B.S., University of Illinois
- M.Ed., University of Illinois
- Ph.D., Indiana State University
Tiffany Jones
Assistant Professor
Anthropology
- B.A., Georgia Southern University
- M.A., Georgia State University
- M.A., University of South Carolina
- Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Jeff Julian
Professor
Chief of Staff
- B.A., University of St. Francis
- M.A., Elmhurst College
Njambi Kamoche
Associate Professor
Dean of Resources for Learning
- B.A., State University of New York College at Buffalo
- M.L.S., Syracuse University
- M.A., University of Oklahoma
Judy Kaplow
Associate Professor
Humanities
- B.A., Governors State University
- M.A., University of Chicago
Nellie Khalil
Associate Professor
Biology
- B.S., Indiana University
- M.S., Case Western Reserve University
Maham Khan
Assistant Professor
Journalism
- B.S., Northwestern University
- M.A., DePaul University
Andy Kidwell
Professor
Chemistry
- B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.E., Ohio State University
Margaret King
Professor
English
- B.A., Northwestern University
- M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kyle Knee
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.S., University of Illinois
Maria Knuth
Professor
Adult Educational Development
- B.A., DePaul University
- M.A., Concordia University
Aaron Kolb
Assistant Professor
Manufacturing Technology
- B.S., Purdue University-Calumet
- M.S., Purdue University-Calumet
Cari Kosiba
Assistant Professor
Nursing
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University
Christine Kuffel
Associate Professor
Library Services
- B.A., Roosevelt University
- M.S., Dominican University
Seema Kurup
Professor
English
- B.A., University of Akron
- M.A., University of Akron
- Ph.D., Kent State University
Theresa Lake
Professor
Biology
- B.S., St. Norbert College
- M.S., Central Michigan University
- Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Jennifer Lau-Bond
Instructor
Librarian
- B.A., Albion College
- M.A., Roosevelt University
- M.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
David Lavan
Associate Professor
Engineering
- B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology
- B.S., Northeastern Illinois University
- M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
John Lawson
Assistant Professor
Chief of Police
- A.A.S., Harper College
- B.A., Lewis University
- M.S., Lewis University
Jeanne Leifheit
Associate Professor
Nursing
- A.A.S., Elgin Community College
- A.S., Elgin Community College
- B.S., Graceland University
- M.S., Olivet Nazarene University
Luisel Lemkau
Assistant Professor
Chemistry
- B.S., Florida International University
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Samuel Levenson
Associate Professor
Physical Sciences
- B.A., University of Chicago
- M.S., University of Chicago
- Ph.D., University of Chicago
Caryn Levington
Professor
Psychology
- B.A., State University of New York at Old Westbury
- M.A., Duquesne University
- Psy.D., Illinois School of Professional Psychology – Chicago
Minhua Liu
Professor
Mathematics and Computer Science
- B.S., Shanghai Teachers' University
- M.S., Pennsylvania State University
- M.A., Pennsylvania State University
Jeannine Lombardi
Professor
Education
- B.A., Rosary College
- M.A., Northeastern Illinois University
Kevin Long
Associate Professor
Speech and Theatre
- B.A., West Virginia University
- M.A., Northeastern Illinois University
Jonathon Loos
Associate Professor
Kinesiology and Health Education
- B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
- M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
- D.P.T., University of Illinois at Chicago
Daniel Loprieno
Professor
Mathematics
- A.S., Harper College
- B.S., University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
- M.S., University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
- M.S., Northeastern Illinois University
Brenna Lorenz
Associate Professor
Geology
- B.S., Syracuse University
- M.A., SUNY at Buffalo, NY
- Ph.D., Memorial University of Newfoundland
William Lucio
Instructor
Speech Communication
- A.A., Moraine Valley
- B.A., Roosevelt University
- M.A., Kansas State University
Mukila Maitha
Associate Professor
Geography
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
Timothy Manning
Professor
Interior Design
- B.S.A.S., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
- M. Arch., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
- Licensed Architect - IL, MI
- Registered Interior Designer - IL
Collette Marsh
Professor
Physics
- B.S., Lewis University
- M.S., University of Alaska - Fairbanks
America Masaros
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.S., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- M.S., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Kirsten Matthews
Professor
Psychology
- B.A., Amherst College
- Ph.D., University of California – Berkeley
Sheila Mazzuca
Instructor
Nursing
- B.S., Purdue University
- M.S., Olivet Nazarene University
DuBoi McCarty
Professor
Student Development Faculty/Counselor
- B.S., Western Illinois University
- M.S. Ed., Western Illinois University
Laura McGee
Assistant Professor
Director of Student Financial Assistance
- B.S., Roosevelt University
- M.A., Webster University
Virginia McHugh-Kurtz
Instructor
Biology
- A.S., Elgin Community College
- B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dawn McKinley
Associate Professor
Accounting
- B.S., University of Iowa
- M.A., University of Iowa
- C.P.A., State of Illinois
- C.M.A., State of Illinois
Magdalen McKinley
Professor
English
- B.A., Carleton College
- M.A., Marquette University
- Ph.D., Marquette University
Claudia Mercado
Associate Professor
Associate Provost, Student Affairs
- B.A., Missouri State University
- M.S., University of Kansas
- Ed.D., University of Kansas
Jonathan Meshes
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
- Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Jeremy Miller
Assistant Professor
Massage Therapy
- B.S., Shepherd College
- M.S., New York Chiropractic College
Anthony Miniuk
Assistant Professor
Biology
- B.S., Purdue University
- M.S., Purdue University
Pardess Mitchell
Professor
Kinesiology and Health Education
- B.S., University of Maryland
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- Ed.D., Northern Illinois University
Bhasker Moorthy
Professor
Physical Sciences
- B.S., University of Washington
- M.S., New Mexico State University
- Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Veronica Mormino
Professor
Geography
- B.A., University of Salvador – Buenos Aires, Argentina
- M.S., University of Salvador – Buenos Aires, Argentina
- M.S., George Mason University
Cara Mullen
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.A., Pomona College
- M.S., University of Illinois - Chicago
- Ph.D., University of Illinois - Chicago
Ranjani Murali
Instructor
English
- B.A., Bharathiar University
- M.F.A., George Mason University
Kathleen Nikolai
Assistant Professor
Early Childhood Education
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University
Judi Nitsch
Professor
English
- B.A., Beloit College, Phi Beta Kappa
- M.A., Indiana University – Bloomington
- Ph.D., Indiana University – Bloomington
Sean Noonan
Professor
Sociology
- B.A., Culver-Stockton College
- M.A., Kansas State University
- Ph.D., Kansas State University
Donna Oswald
Assistant Professor
Phlebotomy
- B.S. Northern Illinois University
Christopher Padgett
Professor
English
- B.A., St. Ambrose University
- M.A., Kent State University
- Ph.D., Purdue University
Kelly Page
Professor
Physical Sciences
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.S., Michigan State University
- Ph.D., University of Wyoming
Alina Pajtek
Professor
English as a Second Language
- B.A., West University Timisoara-Romania
- M.A., Michigan State University
- Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Stefan Pajtek
Associate Professor
Biology
- M.S., Pennsylvania State University
- M.D., University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara-Romania
Robert Parzy
Associate Professor
Associate Provost of Enrollment Services
- B.A., Northern Illinois University
- M.B.A., Olivet Nazarene University
Karen Patterson
Professor
Art
- B.F.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.A., University of California, Riverside
Crystal Peirce
Assistant Professor
Biology
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.S., University at Albany
Jason Peot
Professor
Art
- B.A., DePaul University
- M.F.A., Northern Illinois University
Stephen Petersen
Associate Professor
Campus Architect
- B.A., Iowa State University
- B.Arch., Iowa State University
Paul Peterson
Associate Professor
English
- A.A., Oakton Community College
- B.A., University of Illinois
- M.Ed., DePaul University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.A., Northeastern Illinois University
Stephanie Petrykowski
Instructor
Nursing
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.S.N., Rush University
Kris E. Piepenburg
Associate Professor
English
- A.A., Harper College
- B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
- M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
Perry Pollock
Professor
Art
- B.F.A., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
- M.F.A., Bradley University
Kimberley Polly
Associate Professor
Dean of Mathematics and Science
- B.S., University of Wisconsin – Madison
- M.S., University of Missouri
Kathryn Powell
Professor
Adult Educational Development
- B.A., Cornell University
- M.Ed., Boston University
Maria Prassas
Associate Professor
Dental Hygiene
- B.A., Southern Illinois University
- B.S., Northeastern University - Boston
- M.A., University of Illinois - Urbana
- M.E., University of Illinois - Chicago
Avis Proctor
Professor
President
- B.S., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- M.S.T., Florida Atlantic University
- Ed.D., Florida International University
Jeffrey Przybylo
Professor
Speech
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.S., Illinois State University
Laura Pulio Colbert
Professor
Speech/Theatre
- A.A., Harper College
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.F.A., National Theatre Conservatory
Daniel Ranieri
Associate Professor
Chemistry
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
- Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Pearl Ratunil
Professor
Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion
- B.A., Antioch College
- M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Regina Rector
Professor
Biology
- B.S., Eastern Washington University
- M.S., Eastern Washington University
Kathleen Reynolds
Associate Professor
English as a Second Language
- B.A., College of Wooster
- M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
David Richmond
Associate Professor
History
- B.A., Manchester College
- M.A., Loyola University
Jaime Riewerts
Associate Professor
Dean of Liberal Arts
- B.S., Bradley University
- M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Stephany Rimland Sicner
Professor
Art History
- B.A., University of Vermont
- M.A., University of Chicago
Jace Robinson
Professor
Biology
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.S., Northern Illinois University
Charles Roderick
Associate Professor
Art
- B.F.A., University of Colorado, Boulder
- M.F.A., University of Illinois
Jennifer Rojek-Schullo
Assistant Professor
Student Development Faculty/Counselor
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.S., National-Louis University
Margritte Rovani
Assistant Professor
Biology
- B.S., University of Notre Dame
- Ph.D., University of Illinois - Chicago
Darlene Schlenbecker
Professor
Vice President of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness
- B.A., Northeastern Illinois University
- M.A., Ball State University
Charlotte Schulze-Hewett
Associate Professor
Mathematics
- B.S., Iowa State University
- M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
- M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
Linda Schumacher
Associate Professor
World Languages
- B.A., Central College
- M.A., Northern Illinois University
- M.Ed., Northern Illinois University
Rebecca Scott
Associate Professor
Philosophy
- B.A., Swarthmore College
- M.A., Loyola University
- Ph.D., Loyola University
Nupur Sharma
Associate Professor
Fashion Design
- B.A., Delhi University
- M.A., University of Cincinnati
Silky Sharma
Assistant Professor
Dental Hygiene
- A.S., Harper College
- B.S., Roosevelt University
- M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Brian Shelton
Associate Professor
Mass Communication
- B.A., University of Findlay
- M.A., Northern Illinois University
Sue Skora
Assistant Professor
Registrar/Interim Sr Director of Enrollment Services
- B.A., Elmhurst College
Jennifer Smith
Professor
Director of Nursing
- B.S., St. Lawrence University
- B.S.N., Georgetown University
- M.S.N., Loyola University
- M.B.A., Loyola University
Laura Smith
Assistant Professor
Surgical Technology
- B.S., Rasmussen College
Leslye Smith
Professor
Radiologic Technology
- A.A.S., Oakton Community College
- B.S., University of Health Science/Chicago Medical School
- M.A.Ed., Northwestern University
- M.A., Northeastern Illinois University
Lisa Smith
Assistant Professor
Supply Chain Management
- B.A., Michigan State University
- M.B.A., Northwestern University
Michelé Smith
Professor
Vice President of Workforce Solutions
- B.A., Northwestern University
- M.Ed., National Louis University
- Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Douglas Spiwak
Assistant Professor
Director of Athletics and Fitness
- B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.S. Ed., Northern Illinois University
Daniel Stanford
Professor
Chemistry
- B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
- M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Bethanie-Michelle Statler
Instructor
Biology
- B.S., Ohio State University
- M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
Anna Stroh
Assistant Professor
Health Information Technology
- B.S., Illinois State University
Jane Suárez del Real
Associate Professor
Adult Educational Development
- B.A., University of Wisconsin
- M.A., Seattle University
Bobby Summers
Professor
Political Science
- B.A., Southern Illinois University
- M.A., Southern Illinois University
- M.A.T., National-Louis University
- M.S. Ed., Northern Illinois University
Joshua Sunderbruch
Professor
English
- B.A., Bradley University
- PH.D., Southern Illinois University
Dominique Svarc
Professor
Accounting
- B.S., Northern Illinois University
- M.B.A., Northern Illinois University
- C.P.A., State of Illinois
Chad Taylor
Professor
Mathematics
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.S., Illinois State University
Kelly Taylor
Associate Professor
Graphic Arts
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.S., Illinois State University
Michele Thoele
Instructor
Psychology
- A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
- B.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- M.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Elayne MacArdy Thompson
Professor
Psychology
- B.A., University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- M.A., Kent State University
- Ph.D., Kent State University
Alicia Tomasian
Professor
English
- B.A., Bates College
- M.A., University of Chicago
- Ph.D., University of Chicago
Frank Trost
Assistant Professor
Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
- A.S., Elgin Community College
- A.A., Elgin Community College
- B.S., National Louis University
- M.A., Western Illinois University
- Ed.D., Governors State University
Darice Trout
Assistant Professor
Associate Dean/Interdisciplinary Programs
- B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
- M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
Elizabeth Turner
Professor
English
- B.A., George Mason University
- M.A., University of Tulsa
- Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Virginia Turner
Professor
Biology
- B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Kendra Uhe
Assistant Professor
Medical Office Assistant
- A.A., Robert Morris University
- B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jose Vital
Instructor
Heating and Air Conditioning
Joseph Wachter
Professor
Chemistry
- B.S., University of Michigan
- M.S., Michigan State University
Jessica L. Walsh
Professor
English
- B.A., Kalamazoo College
- M.A., University of Iowa
- Ph.D., University of Iowa
Christine Wayne
Assistant Professor
Accounting
- B.S., Illinois State University
- M.B.A., Northern Illinois University
- Ed.D., Ferris State University
Traci Wessel
Assistant Professor
Nutrition
- B.S., Benedictine University
- M.S., Benedictine University
Stephanie Whalen
Professor
English/Interdisciplinary Studies
Chair of the Academy for Teaching Excellence
- B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
- M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
- Ed.D., Northern Illinois University
LaVonya Williams
Associate Professor
Student Development Faculty/Counselor
- B.S., Western Illinois University
- M.S. Ed., Western Illinois University
Markenya Williams
Assistant Professor
Early Childcare/Education
- A.S., Richard J. Daley College
- B.S., Chicago State University
- M.S.Ed., Chicago State University
- Ed.D., DePaul University
Andrew Wilson
Professor
English
- B.S., Bowling Green State University
- B.A., Bowling Green State University
- M.A., Ohio University
- M.A., Northeastern Illinois University
- Ph.D., Kent State University
Joyce Wisniewski
Associate Professor
English as a Second Language
- A.A., Harper College
- B.A., University of Missouri
- M.A., Wheaton College
Riaz Yusuff
Associate Professor
Chief Information Officer
- B.Arch., Anna University
- M.B.A., Indira Gandhi National Open University
- M.S., Bharathiar University
Heather Zoldak
Assistant Professor
Associate Executive Director of Foundation/Major Gifts
- B.A., University of Wisconsin
Kathy Zuo
Associate Professor
English as a Second Language
- B.A., Moody Bible Institute
- M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Awarded 2022
Sunil Koswatta
Awarded 2021
Pascuala Herrera
Awarded 2020
Patricia Hamlen, Helmut Publ
Awarded 2019
Barbara Solheim, Robert Zilkowski
Awarded 2018
Trygve Thoreson, Judith Zaplatynsky, Renee Zellner
Awarded 2017
Joan Fiske, Robert Paul
Awarded 2016
Wendy Mertes
Awarded 2014
Terry Ann Morris
Awarded 2013
Randall Schietzelt
Awarded 2010
Michael Vijuk
Awarded 2009
Linda Nelson
Awarded 2008
Karen Froelich, Jean-Louise Gustafson, Peggy Kazkaz, Christine Poziemski, Renate von
Keudell, Barbara Weil
Awarded 2007
John Kiener, Margaret Smith
Awarded 2006
Dianne Batzkall, John Eliasik, Susan Farmer, William Jedlicka, Marcia Litrenta, Paul
Sipiera
Awarded 2005
Sharon Alter, James Amesen, Roger Bechtold, Solveig Bender, Virginia Bender, Carole
Bernett, Richard Bernstein, Patricia Best, Robert Boeke, Francis Brantley, Margaret
Burbach, Pauline Buss, Cecilia Cooper, Therese Cummings, John W. Davis, John Dodds,
George Dorner, George Evans, John Gallagher, Robert Held, Charlotte Herzog, Marianne
Holt, Elizabeth Hull, Randy Illg, Sally Koziar, Carole Lissy, David Macaulay, Dominic
Magno, Mercedes McGowen, Edger Metcalf, William Miller, Joyce Nolen, Charles Norris,
Michael Oester, Barbara Olson, John Papandrea, Edward Ponczek, William Punkay, Barbara
Radenbaugh, William Schooley, Martha Simonsen, Jay Singlemann, Frank Smith, Phillip
Stewart, Jerome Stone, Jane Ann Thomas, Robert Tillotson, Jake Duane Tippens, Phillip
Troyer, Mary Waite, Mary Jo Willis, Joseph Yohannon
Awarded 2004
Steven Catlin, Jean Chapman, J. Harley Chapman, Thomas Johnson, Patricia Mulcrone,
Janice Phillips