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Charity Adams
Visting Assistant Professor, CEHD
M.A., National Lewis University, 2013
Joseph B. Addison
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., University of New Brunswick, 1972
Ph.D., University of New Brunswick, 1976
Marcus Ahmed*
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., St. John’s University, 1970
M.Ed., Loyola University of Chicago, 1976
Ph.D., Loyola University of Chicago, 1992
Kazi Alam
Assistant Professor, CAS
B.S., Bangladesh University, 2018
M.S., Marquette University, 2022
Ph.D., Marquette University, 2024
Lannaea Alexander
Assessment Coordinator, CAS
B.A., Oral Roberts University, 2004
M.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 2019
Jeffrey Alfano
Senior Lecturer, MIS, COB
B.S., Illinois State University, 1992
M.S., Governors State University, 2005
M.B.A., Saint Xavier University, 2009
Benjamin Almassi
Professor, Humanities and Social Science, CAS
B.A., Purdue University, 2002
B.S., Purdue University, 2002
M.A. University of Washington, 2004
Ph.D., University of Washington, 2009
Emmanuel Alozie
Professor, Media Communication, CAS
B.A., Rust College, 1986
M.S., Arkansas State University, 1987
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 1999
Chevonne Alston
Assistant Professor, Accounting, COB
B.S., Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, 2004
M.B.A., Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, 2020
Stacy Amedeo
Promotions And External Relations Coordinator, CAS
B.S., Illinois State University, 2007
M.S., Illinois State University, 2010
Joanne Anania
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.S., University of Nebraska, Omaha, 1961
M.S.T., The University of Chicago, 1975
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1981
Julie L. Anderson-Roy
External Program Manager, CHHS
A.A., Kankakee Community College, 1993
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 1995
M.A., Lewis University, 2008
Jane Andringa
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., The University of Chicago, 1962
M.A., Chicago State University, 1975
C.A.S., National College of Education, 1983
Ph.D., Loyola University of Chicago, 1995
Reynolds Andujar
Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, CAS
B.A., University APEC, Santo Domingo, 1999
M.A., University APEC, Santo Domingo, 2000
Ph.D., Center for Advanced Studies in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, 2013
Kristina Annerino
Lecturer, Addictions Studies, CHHS
B.A., Lewis University, 2010
M.S., Lewis University, 2014
Bailie Antwiler
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions, EM
B.S., Texas A&M University Commerce, 2015
M.S., Texas A&M University Commerce, 2023
Phibo Arriaga
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Morenikeji Asaaju
Assistant Professor, History, CAS
B.A., Obaremi Awolowo University, Nigeria, 2007
M.A., Obaremi Awolowo University, Nigeria, 2013
Ph.D., University of Bayreuth, Germany, 2014
Amanda Athon
Associate Professor, English, CAS
B.A., Loyola University, Chicago, 2004
M.A., DePaul University, Chicago, 2007
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2014
Kareem Badr
Head Coach of Esporta, Athletics, EM
B.B.A., Lourdes University, 2022
M.B.A., Seina Heights University, 2024
Richard Baisa
University Lecturer, Chemistry, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 1995
M.S., Governors State University, 2001
Ed.D, Northern Illinois University, 2009
Amy Bala
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1999
M.S., Midwestern University, Downers Grove, 2003
Catherine Balthazar
Dean, College of Health and Human Services, CHHS
Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.A., University of Iowa, 1987
M.A., Indiana University, 1990
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1995
Oscene Barrett
University Lecturer, CAS
B.S., University of West Indies, Jamaica, 2006
M.S., University of West Indies, Jamaica, 2007
Ph.D., University of West Indies, Jamaica, 2010
Quenna Barrett
Assistant Professor, Theatre and Performance Studies, CAS
B.F.A., New York University, 2011
M.A., University of Southern California, 2013
Ed.D., New York University, 2022
Lenny Baumann
Assistant Cross Country Coach, Athletics and Recreation, EM
B.A., University of Tennessee at Martin, 2021
Anthony Bates
Athletic Director/ Athletic Coach, SA
B.S., Trinity Christian College, 1988
M.E., North Central University, 2013
Rachel O. Berg
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., The University of Chicago, 1962
M.A., The University of Chicago, 1963
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1972
Runez Bender
University Lecturer, Nursing, CHHS
B.S.N., DePaul University, 1983
M.S.N., Governors State University, 1995
M.S.N., DePaul University 2003
D.N.P., University of Iowa, 2010
Craig Berry
Associate Director of Admissions, EM
B.S., Illinois State University, 1992
M.A., Concordia University, 2013
Nicole Bing
Associate Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma, 1998
M.A., Oklahoma State University, 2000
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2012
Wyvon Blackwell
University Lecturer, Nursing, CHHS
B.A., Chicago State University, 1997
M.S.N., Governors State University, 2009
Gregory Blevins
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S., Western Michigan University, 1970
M.A., Western Michigan University, 1974
Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 1979
Kim Boland-Prom
Associate Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., University of Utah, 1984
M.A., Lewis and Clark, 1993
M.S.W., Portland State University, 1998
Ph.D., Portland State University, 2004
William Boline
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S., Kentucky State University, 1964
M.S.W., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1967
Jessica R. Bonner
Chair, Department of Communication Disorders, CHHS
Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., Xavier University, 1982
M.S., Howard University, 1984
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1992
Sayoni Bose
Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, CAS
B.S., Calcutta University, India, 1996
M.A., Calcutta University, India, 1998
B.Ed., Calcutta University, India, 2001
M.A., Ohio State University, 2010
Ph.D., Ohio State University, 2015
Arthur Bourgeois*
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., Wayne State University, 1971
M.A., Wayne State University, 1972
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1979
Jim Bowlds
Career Counselor, Career Services, SA
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University, 2021
M.A., Trinity Christian University, 2024
Cydney Boyd
Career Counselor, Career Services, SA
B.S., 2015
M.B.A., Millikin University, 2016
Corey Bradford
Vice President of Administration and Finance
B.S., Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
M.A., Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Catherine Brady
Professor Emeritus, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Mount Mary College, 1967
M.S., National-Louis University, 1993
Ed.D., National-Louis University, 2006
Janet Brewer
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.A., University of Notre Dame
Juris Doctor, DePaul University, 2001
M.A., Harvard University 2002
M.A., Harvard University 2002
Derrick O. Brown
Assistant Director Academic Resource Center, SA
B.A., Governors State University, 2017
M.A., Governors State University, 2019
Jenae Brown
Student Success Coach, First Generation Center, SA
B.A., Governors State University, 2022
Ronald Brubaker*
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Cornell College, 1960
M.A., Princeton University, 1962
Ph.D., Princeton University, 1966
Mary Bruce
Professor, Public Administration, CAS
B.A., Southern University, 1984
M.P.A., Oakland University, 1992
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2003
Anjali Buehler
Associate Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Washington University, 2005
M.S.W., Washington University, 2008
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2016
Deborah Burk
Lecturer, Visual Arts, CAS
B.F.A., Governors State University, 2018
M.F.A., Governors State University, 2021
Nancy H. Burley
University Lecturer, CHHS
B.S., Clayton State University, 1999
M.A., Governors State University, 2006
Ed.D., Northeastern University, 2016
Linda S. Buyer
Professor Emeritus, Psychology, CEHD
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1979
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1985
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1989
Elizabeth Cada
Professor Emeritus, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Colorado State University, 1974
M.S., George Williams College, 1980
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2005
Darcie Campos
Executive Director, Career Services, SA
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 1998
M.S., Eastern Illinois University, 2003
Linda Campos-Moreira
Associate Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2003
M.S.W, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2008
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2013
Ahmet Can
Associate Professor, Counseling, CEHD
B.A., Cukurova University, 2006
M.Ed., Ohio University, 2012
Ph.D.., Ohio University, 2015
Katherine Carl
Assistant Professor, AFME, COB
B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University, 2008
Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2014
John Carlson*
Professor Emeritus, Counseling, CEHD
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1967
M.S., Southern Illinois University, 1968
Ed.D., Wayne State University, 1971
Psy.D., Alfred Adler Institute, 1990
Cynthia Carr
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Mount Mary College, 1976
M.S., University of Illinois Chicago, 1988
DrOT, Governors State University, 2012
Lisa Carra
Assistant to AVP of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, SA
Mary E. Carrington
Dean of Graduate College
Professor, Biology, CAS
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1985
M.S., Auburn University, 1987
Ph.D., University of Florida, 1996
Timothy Carroll
Registrar, EM
B.S., Saint Xavier University, 1999
Kimelia Carter
Admissions Counselor, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2022
Russell Carter
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1969
M.P.H., University of North Carolina, 1974
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 1989
Edwin Cehelnik
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., Villanova University, 1968
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1971
Sasha Cervantes
Assistant Professor Psychology, CEHD
B.A., University of California,
M.A., New York University,
M.A., University of Chicago, 2010
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2013
Wonsuk Cha
Associate Professor, Management, COB
B.A., Korea National Open University, 2003
M.A., Sejong University, 2005
M.B.A., Cleveland State University 2010
Ph.D., University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, 2017
Megan Chaffee
Director - Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship, FA
B.S., Lewis University, 2015
M.S., Lewis University, 2016
Tareylon Charise
University Lecturer, Nursing, CHHS
B.S., University of Phoenix, 2009
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2013
Javier Chavira
Professor, Art, CAS
B.A., Governors State University, 1997
M.A., Governors State University, 1999
M.F.A., Northern Illinois University, 2002
Neng-Shin (Nelson) Chen
University Lecturer, Computer Science, CAS
M.S., University of Cincinnati, 1984
Xiaoyong Chen
Professor, Biology, CAS
B.Sc., Central-South Forestry University, China, 1982
M.Sc., Central-South Forestry University, China, 1985
Ph.D., Northern Territory University, Australia, 2002
Xin (Jasmine) Chen
Associate Professor, Biology, CAS
B.S., University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China 1999
M.S., University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China 2002
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2008
Kai-Wen Cheng
Associate Professor, Health Administration, CHHS
B.A., National Taipei University, Taiwan, 2000
M.A., National Taipei University, Taiwan, 2002
Ph.D., Cornell University, 2010
Mujahid “Mushtaq” Choudhary
Dean of Students, SA
B.A., Lewis University, Romeoville, IL, 2002
M.B.A., Lewis University, Romeoville, IL, 2004
Dalsang Chung
Associate Professor, Management Information Systems, COB
B.A., Chung-Ang University, 1982
M.B.A., Minnesota State University, 1986
D.B.A., Mississippi State University, 1998
Alli Cipra
Professor, Psychology, CEHD
B.A., Purdue University, 2006
M.S., Indiana University, 2008
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2016
Vickii Coffey
Associate Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1981
M.S.A., University of Chicago, 1997
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2016
Natalie Coleman
University Lecturer, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 2007
M.A., Governors State University, 2011
Novalla Coleman
Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Academic Advising Center
B.A., National Louis University, 2007
M.Ed., National Louis University, 2009
M.S., Capella University, 2011
Shirley K. Comer
Senior University Lecturer, CHHS
B.S.N., Purdue University Calumet, 1984
J.D. Valparaiso University of Law, 1988
M.S.N. Purdue University Calumet, 2000
D.N.P., Governors State University, 2010
Amy Comparon
Executive Director of Academic Resource Center, SA
B.A., Calumet College of St. Joseph, 1999
M.A., Governors State University, 2005
David Conrad
Associate Professor, Educational Administration, CEHD
B.S.M.E., University of Illinois at Urbana, 1996
M.M.ED., Illinois State University, 1999
M.A., Governors State University, 2004
Ed.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2018
Lakeisha Cooke
Financial Aid Representative, Financial Aid, EM
B.A., University of Phoenix, 2025
Valerie Coolman
Assistant Professor, CHHS
B.S., Andrews University, 2021
M.S., Andrews University, 2002
Ph.D., Andrews University, 2006
Matthew Cooney
Associate Professor, Higher Education, CEHD
B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2009
M.A., Loyola University, Chicago, 2011
Ph.D., Bowling Green University, 2016
Daniel Cortese
Professor, Social Sciences, CAS
B.A., Sociology, SUNY Stony Brook, 1997
M.A., Sociology, University of Texas at Austin, 1999
Ph.D., Sociology, University of Texas at Austin, 2004
Staci Corum
University Lecturer, CAS
B.F.A., West Virginia University, 2012
M.A., Emerson College, 2015
Matthew Covic
University Lecturer, Psychology, CEHD
A.A., Moraine Valley Community College, 2005
B.A., Governors State University, 2007
M.A., Governors State University, 2009
Valerie Cronin-Fisher
Associate Professor, DAL, CAS
B.A., Elmhurst College, 2012
M.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2014
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2018
Lori Crowder
University Lecturer, Social Work, CHHS
B.S.W., University of Texas, Arlington, 1995
M.S.W., Columbia University, New York, 1997
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2015
Donald Culverson
Professor, Political and Justice Studies, CAS
B.A., California State Polytechnic University, 1975
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1987
Marlon Cummings
Division Chairperson, Education and Leadership, CEHD
B.S., Florida A&M, 2001
M.P.A., American University, 2005
Ph.D., University of Illinois Chicago, 2013
Judy Cunningham
University Lecturer, Elementary and Middle School Education, CEHD
B.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 1984
M.A., Saint Xavier University, 2000
David Curtis
Professor Emeritus, COB
B.A., University of California, 1963
M.A., University of Denver, 1965
Ph.D., Portland State University, 1972
Frank Czuba
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S., University of Illinois-Chicago, 1993
DrOT, Governors State University, 2017
Karen D’Arcy
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1979
Ph.D., Portland State University, 1984
Sonia Dalmia
Dean, College of Business
Professor, Economics, AFME
B.A. (Honors), Delhi University, India, 1987
M.A, Delhi School of Economics, India, 1989
B.Ed., Delhi University, India, 1990
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2000
Dominic DalPolo
Recruiting Specialist, Admissions, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2024
Siobhan Dalrymple
Assistant Professor, CEHD
B.A., Kent State University, 1996
M.A.T., Kent State University, 1997
M.A., Kent State University, 2001
Angelica Damiani
Program Director, Veterans Resource Center, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2011
M.A., Governors State University, 2014
Ariana Dampier
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Varsity Reserve Women’s Basketball Head Coach
B.A., Governors State University, 2020
M.A., Governo
Jagdish Davé
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., Bombay University, India, 1946
B.Ed., Gujarat University, India, 1954
M.Ed., Gujarat University, India, 1956
M.A., The University of Chicago, 1960
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1964
Psy.D., Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 1992
William Davis
Vice President for Development & CEO GovState Foundation
B.A. Mount Union College, 1992
M.S. DePaul University, 2007
Joseph Day
Program Coordinator, Community Health, CHHS
Associate Professor
B.A., Chicago State University, 1986
M.A., Governors State University, 2002
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2011
Ali Demirbas
Assistant Professor, Health Administration and Informatics, CHHS
B.Sc., Ankara University, Turkey, 2002
M.Sc., Trinity ollege, Irelend, 2016
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2023
Shannon Dermer
Dean, College of Education and Human Development, CEHD
Professor, Counseling, CEHD
B.S., Illinois State University, 1992
M.S., Illinois State University, 1998
Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1998
Lorena Diaz
Retention Coach, ARC, SA
A.A., South Suburban College, 2019
B.A., Governors State University, 2021
Bonnie M. Dickey
Senior University Lecturer, CEHD
B.A., St. Joseph’s College, 1976
M.Ed., National College of Education, 1982
Ed.S., National Louis University, 1991
Cari Didion
Acting Division Chair and Associate Professor, Librarian, University Library
B.S., DeVry Institute of Technology, 1993
M.S., DePaul University, 2000
David Diers
Department Chair and Professor, Physical Therapy, CHHS
Interim Department Chair, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Marquette University, 1989
M.H.S., University of Indianapolis, 1996
Ed.D., Loyola University, Chicago, 2004
Christopher Dignam
Assistant Professor, Education, CEHD
M.A., Concordia University of Chicago, 2005
Ed.D., Concordia University of Chicago, 2007
Paige M. Dulkowski
Program Administrator of Veterna Services and Retention, EM
B.A., St. Xavier University, 2019
M.Ed., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2025
Jessica Eatinger
Head Athletic Trainer, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Matthew Eggert
Head Coach, Men’s Soccer
Melinda Elliott
Assessment Software Specialist, CAS & CEHD
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1984
M.S., Governors State University, 2009
Leslie Engstrand-Guca
Senior University Lecturer, CHHS
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1992
M.A., Northern Illinois University, 1995
M.H.S., Governors State University, 2006
Au.D., University of Florida, 2017
Natalia Ermasova
Professor, Public Administration, CAS
B.S., Saratov State University, Russia, 1992
Ph.D., Saratov State University, Russia, 1995
Ph.D., Saratov State Technical University, Russia, 2005
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2012
Tatyana Esper
Coordinator for Student Clubs and Organizations, Center for Student Engagement and Intercultural Programs, SA
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 2020
M.Ed., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2022
Elizabeth Essex
Professor Emeritus, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Bryn Mawr College, 1970
M.S., Bryn Mawr College, 1973
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1998
Sarah Elhage
Assistant Professor, CEHD
M.A., Eastern Michigan University, 2006
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2014
Sondra G. Estep
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.S., Indiana University, 1968
M.S., Indiana University, 1973
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1997
Amanda Evans
University Lecturer, CEHD
B.A., Governors State University, 2007
M.A., Governors State University, 2012
Rupert Evans
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.A., California University, 1981
M.P.A., Golden State University, 1985
D.H.A., Central Michigan University, 2006
Eliot Fackler
Assistant Professor, Arts & Letters, CAS
B.S., College of Wooster, 2004
M.S., College of Wooster, 2009
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2020
Stuart I. Fagan
President Emeritus
B.A., Boston University, 1963
M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1964
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1974
Kim Ferkula
Housing Officer, Auxiliary Services and University Housing, SA
A.A., Soumi College, 1985
Carlos Ferran
Professor, Accounting & Management Information Systems, COB
B.S., Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas, Venezuela, 1990
M.F., Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela, 1991
D.B.A., Boston University, 2000
Daniel Ferry
Coordinator, Tutoring and Academic Assistance, SA
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 2000
M.A., Ball State University, 2006
Jan Figa
Dean, Library, UL
M.S., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Cesar Flores
Associate Vice President, EM
A.A., College of DuPage, 2006
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 2009
M.A., Northern Illinois University, 2012
LaSheena Fuller
Financial Aid Coordinator, Financial Aid, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2012
M.A., Governors State University, 2018
Victor Fuller
University Lecturer, CEHD
Eddie Gamboa
Lecturer and Director of Forensics, Communication, CAS
B.A., Arizona State University, 2011
M.A., Louisiana State University, 2013
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2024
Manoj Kumar Gandlapalli
Director for Enrollment Management Technologies, EM
B.Tech., JNTUH University, 2016
M.S., Governors State University, 2024
Renee Garbe
Assistant Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
M.S.W., University of Iowa, 2012
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2021
Priyanshi Garg
Assistant Professor, CAS
M.S., The University of Texas at Dallas, 2021
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Dallas, 2024
Kelly Gawel
Assistant Professor, DAL, CAS
A.A., Sierra Community College of Northern California, 2005
B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2010
M.A., The New School of Research, 2014
Ph.D., The New School of Research, 2023
Donna Gellatly
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S., DePaul University, 1969
M.B.A., DePaul University, 1972
Linda Geller
Associate Professor, Library Science, UL
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 1986
M.A., Northern Illinois University, 1990
M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University, 2002
Scott Getsoian
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 2004
M.P.T., Northern Illinois University, 2005
D.P.T., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2009
D.H.Sc.., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2017
Ann Glascoff
Professor Emeritus, UL
B.A., University of Wisconsin, 1965
M.A.L.S., University of Wisconsin, 1966
Diane Gohde
Lecturer, Biology, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 2001
M.S., Governors State University, 2006
Ph.D., City University of New York, 2008
James E. Golding
Lecturer, Addiction Studies, CHHS
B.A., Arizona State University, 2002
B.S., Arizona State University, 2002
M.H.S., Governors State University, 2004
Cynthia Gomez
Admissions Counselor, Admissions, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2022
M.B.A., Governors State University, 2025
Juan Gonzalez
Transfer Specialist, Dual Degree Program, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2016
Pedro Gonzalez
Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball
Jayne (Henson) Goode
Professor, Communication, CAS
B.A., Ball State University, 2002
M.A., Ball State University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia, 2010
Joy Grange
Mental Health Clinician, LCPC, Counseling and Wellness Center
B.A., University of Illinois - Chicago, 1998
M.A., Governors State University, 2009
Kristina Gray
Employer Relations/Internship Specialist, Career Services
B.A., Lewis University, 2011
M.A., Lewis University, 2015
Darren Green
Varsity Assistant Coach - Women’s Basketball, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Chris Greiner
University Lecturer, CAS
A.E.T., Clackamas Community College, 1986
B.A., University of New Mexico, 1998
M.F.A., Columbia College, 2003
Jennifer Groebner
Senior University Lecturer, Health Administration, CHHS
B.S.N., Millikin University, IL 1990
M.H.A., Governors State University, 1999
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 2012
Harriet Gross
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Northwestern University, 1958
M.A., Northwestern University, 1960
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1974
Giesela Grumbach
Department Chairperson, Social Work, CHHS
Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Trinity Christian College, 1984
M.S.W., Loyola University, Chicago, 1986
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2014
Timothy Gsell
Professor, Biology, CAS
B.S., University of Dayton, 1988
Ph.D., University of Dayton, 1994
Pamela Guimond
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 1987
M.S., Governors State University, 1993
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2004
Peter Gunther*
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., St. John’s University, 1965
M.S., Niagara University, 1967
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1972
Cheryl Hague
Senior University Lecturer, English and Secondary Education, CAS
B.A., Governors State University, 1995
M.A., Governors State University, 1999
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Reino W. Hakala*
Professor Emeritus, CAS
A.B. Columbia University, 1946
M.A., Columbia University, 1947
Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1965
Elizabeth Hansen-Shaw
Professor Emeritus, UL
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1971
M.A., University of South Florida, 1979
M.P.A., Governors State University, 1991
Jianwei Hao
Assistant Professor, CAS
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2024
Timothy Harrington
Associate Provost, Provost’s Office
Professor, Education, CE
B.S., Cleveland State University, 1994
M.A., Cleveland State University, 1996
Ph.D., Cleveland State University, 2000
Brandon Harris
Assistant Athletic Coach - Track and Field, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Michael Hart
Senior University Lecturer, Art, CAS
B.F.A., Illinois State University, 2001
M.F.A., Alfred University, 2004
Fred Hawkins
Head Coach, Women’s and Men’s Golf
TingTing He
Associate Professor, Marketing, COB
B.A., Economics, Peking University, China, 2000
M.Phil., University of Manchester, 2003
M.S.BA, Washington University, 2005
Ph.D., Washington University, 2008
Noreen Heidelberg
Academic Advisor, UAAC
B.A., Governors State University, 2003
M.A., Governors State University, 2005
Lisa (Hendrickson) Helm
Director, Transfer and Persistence Initiatives, Provost’s Office
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1989
M.S., Kansas State University, 2012
Walter Henne, Jr.
Professor, Chemistry, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 1996
M.S., Governors State University, 1999
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2007
Giselle Hernandez
Assistant Professor, CHHS
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2007
M.A., University of Chicago, 2009
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 2023
Karina Hernandez-Cazarez
Assistant Director, Latinx Resource Center, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2019
Raquel Herrera-Byrne
University Lecturer, Bilingual/Bicultural Education, CEHD
B.A., Loyola University, 1997
M.A., Governors State University, 2002
Marlyn Hirsch
University Lecturer, Nursing, CHHS
A.D.N.
B.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan, 2004
M.S.N., Perdue University, 2007
D.N.P., Governors State University, 2010
P.H.M.N.P., Wilkes University, 2024
Katy Hisrich
Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education, CEHD
B.S., Vanderbilt University, 2001
M.E., The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2006
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2010
Dustin Hogan
Lecturer, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
M.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 2015
M.OT., Governors State University, 2022
Dr.OT., Governors State University, 2025
Glenna Howell
Associate Professor, Reading and Language Arts, CEHD
B.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1970
M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1973
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1978
Lara Hrycaj
Assistant Professor, DAL, CAS
A.A., Henry Ford Community College, 1994
B.A., University of Central Florida, 1997
M.A., Wayne State University, 2004
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2013
Jestina “Tina” Hughes-Burke
Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising, UAAC
B.A., Governors State University, 1997
M.A., Governors State University, 1998
Steve Hyzny
University Lecturer, Computer Science, CAS
B.S., Saint Mary’s University, 1983
M.S., Capella University, 2006
Olumide Ijose
Associate Provost, Provost’s Office
Professor, Management, COB
B.S., University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1982
M.L.HR., The Ohio State University, 1987
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1989
Abbas Imam
Assistant Professor, CAS
Ph.D., National University, 2013
Akkanad M. Isaac
Professor Emeritus, COB
B.S., Kerala University, 1954
M.S., Lehigh University, 1967
Ph.D., Lehigh University, 1969
Miwa Ito
Assistant Professor, Communication, CAS
B.A., Dokkyo University, Japan, 1997
M.A., University of Kansas, 2011
M.S., North Dakota State University, 2014
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2021
Theresa James
International Student Advisor, International Services, EM
B.A., Chicago State University, 2001
M.A., Concordia University, Chicago, 2022
Caron Jacobson
University Lecturer, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.S., Wayne State University, 1991
M.P.A., Wayne State University, 1994
Ph.D., Walden University, 2020
Deborah James
Chair, Division of Arts and Letters, CAS
Professor, Media Communication, CAS
B.A. University of Guelph, 1999
M.A., New School for Social Research, 2003
Ph.D. Wayne State University, 2011
Theresa James
International Student Advisor, International Services, EM
B.A. Chicago State University, 2001
M.A., Concordia University Chicago, 2022
Dianne Jamison
Lecturer, Nursing, CHHS
B.S.N., University of Illinois, 1977
M.S.N., University of Illinois, 1982
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1995
Gretchen Jankowski
Associate Professor, Art, CAS
B.F.A., Columbia College Chicago, 2006
M.F.A., California State University, 2010
Kim Jaroszewski
University Lecturer, Psychology, CEHD
B.S., Loyola University Chicago, 1992
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1997
Danielle Jibaja
Financial Aid Representative, Financial Aid, EM
B.H.S., Governors State University, 2022
B.A., Governors State University, 2022
Angela Johnson
Social Worker, Counseling and Wellness Center
B.S., Illinois State University, 2004
M.S.W., Governors State University, 2015
Carla M. Johnson
Academic Advisor, CEHD
A.A.S., Prairie State College, 1998
B.A., Governors State University, 2001
M.A., Governors State University, 2009
Douglas Johnson
Information Technology Support Associate, CTL
A.S., Prairie State College, 2009
B.S., Governors State University, 2011
Mark Johnson
Sports Information Director, Intercollegiate Athletics Department, EM
B.A., Northern Michigan University, 1981
M.A., Strayer University, 2016
Ph.D., National University, 2025
Maryleen Jones
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.A., Governors State University, 2005
M.P.T., Governors State University, 2007
Ph.D., University of Indianapolis, 2020
Vincent R. Jones
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.A., Illinois State University, 1979
J.D., John Marshall Law School, 1988
Sara Jozwik
Associate Professor, CEHD
B.A., Illinois State University, 2000
Ed.D., Illinois State University, 2015
Jeffrey Kaiser
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
A.A.S., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1964
B.S., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1966
Ed.M., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1969
S.E.A., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1972
Ph.D., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1973
Figen Karadogan
Associate Professor, Psychology & Counseling, CEHD
M.S.,Ohio University, 2005
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2010
Freddie Kato
University Lecturer, Computer Science, CAS
B.A., Governors State University, 1997
M.S., Governors State University, 2008
Marsha Katz
Professor Emeritus, COB
B.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1969
M.A., Michigan State University, 1971
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1978
Alice Keane
Division Chair, Accounting, Finance, MIS and Economics and Associate Professor, Accounting, COB
B.A., University of Illinois, 1989
J.D., University of Illinois, 1993
L.L.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 2003
Julie Keck
Director, Center for Community Media, CAS
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2002
M.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 2017
Amy Kelly
Assistant Professor, Education, CEHD
B.S., Eastern Illinois University, 2005
M.A., Governors State University, 2009
D.E., Lewis University, 2017
Maureen Kelly
Director, Governmental and Community Relations, President’s Office
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 1981
Emily Kennedy
Graduate Admissions Counselor, EM
B.A., Carthage College, 2015
Stephen Kent
University Lecturer, Chemistry, CAS
B.A., Governors State University, 1982
M.S., Governors State University, 1987
M.B.A., Governors State University, 1993
Tricia Kerns
Senior Lecturer, Management, COB
B.A., Governors State University, 2003
M.B.A., Governors State University, 2006
Ed.D., Olivet Nazarene University, 2011
Paul R. Keys
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S., St. Louis University, 1961
M.S.W., St. Louis University, 1971
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee,1983
Andrew Kim
Assistant Professor, CHHS
B.S., University of Illinois, 2012
M.P.H., University of Illinois, 2012
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2017
Collice King
Assistant Director of Admissions Processing, SA
B.S., Governors State University, 2015
M.S., Governors State University, 2017
Luther King
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
M.O.T., Chicago State University, 2008
DrOT, Governors State University, 2016
Jeremy Kingery
Coordinator of Community Standards and Student Advocacy, SA
A.A., Heartland Community College, 2001
B.A. Governors State University, 2007
M.A., Governors State University, 2009
Diane Kjos
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.S., Syracuse University, 1973
M.A., Governors State University, 1974
Ph.D., Loyola University, 2000
Jillian Klean Zwilling
Assistant Professor, Communication, CAS
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2002
M.A, Eastern Illinois University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2017
Phyllis Klingensmith
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1979
M.S., Ohio State University, 1981
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1984
Jeannine Klomes
Professor Emeritus, Early Childhood Education, CEHD
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1981
M.S.E., Northern Illinois University, 1982
M.A., Governors State University, 1986
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 1995
Patricia Knowles
University Lecturer, Nursing, CHHS
B.A., Aurora University, IL, 1991
M.S., North Park University, 1998
Post-MA Certificate in Nurse Practitioner, North Park University, 1991
Post-MA Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner, North Park University, 2010
Mucahit Kochan
Assistant Professor, Finance, COB
B.S., Marmara University, Istanbul, 2004
M.S., The University of Texas at Dallas, 2009
Ph.D., The University of North Texas, Dallas, 2017
Kimberly Koehler
Lecturer, Health Administration and Informatics, CHHS
M.S., University of Maryland Global Campus, 2019
Ana Kong
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., Far Eastern University, Manila, 1962
M.S., University of Illinois, 1969
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1973
Danel Koonce
Chair, Division of Psychology & Counseling, CEHD
Associate Professor, School Psychology, CEHD
B.S., Eastern Illinois University, 1993
M.A., Eastern Illinois University, 1995
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2000
Frances Kostarelos
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., The University of Chicago, 1980
M.A., The University of Chicago, 1981
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1989
William Kresse
Associate Professor, Accounting, COB
B.B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1980
J.D., University of Illinois, 1985
M.S., University of Illinois, 1996
Shailendra Kumar
Professor, Organic Chemistry, CAS
B.S., University of Delhi, 1971
M.S., University of Delhi, 1973
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1981
Rebecca Kvasnicka
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Loyola University, 2002
M.S., Governors State University, 2005
Anthony Labriola
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., University of Illinois, 1972
M.F.A., Ohio University, 1978
Dave Ladehoff
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Nikki LaGrone
Director and Senior Instructional Development Specialist, Center for Teaching and Learning
Adjunct Faculty, Certificate in Online Teaching
B.A., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 1999
M.Ed., American InterContinental University, 2007
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Eileen Lally
Academic Advisor, UAAC
B.S., Chicago State College, 1970
M.A., Columbia College, 1994
Mary Lanigan
Professor, Communications and Training, CAS
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1986
M.S., Illinois State University, 1988
M.S., Indiana University, 1994
M.S., Indiana University, 1995
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1997
William Lanigan
Associate Professor, English, CAS
B.A., Maynooth University, 2003
M.A., Maynooth University, 2004
Ph.D., University College Dublin, Ireland, 2011
Noelle Larsen
Recruiting Specialist, Admissions, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2016
Shonda Lawrence
Assistant Dean, CHHS
Associate Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.S, Western Illinois University, 1984
M.S., Chicago State University, 1988
M.S.W., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2002
Annie Lawrence-Brown*
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
Certificate Public Health Nursing, Loyola University Chicago, 1952
B.S.N.Ed., DePaul University, 1953
M.S.N.Ed., DePaul University, 1957
Ed.D., Illinois State University, 1987
Cheun-Yeong Lee
Assistant Professor, Education, CEHD
B.A., Fu Hsing Kang College, 1992
M.A., Fu Hsing Kang College, 1997
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2009
Robert E. Leftwich
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S.N., Baylor University, 1963
M.S., Northern Illinois University, 1970
Ph.D., Clayton University, 1977
Laura Lenhart
University Lecturer, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Creighton University 2011
D.PT., Creighton University, 2011
M.S., City University of New York, 2020
Andreea Leonard
University Lecturer, MIS, COB
B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
M.S., University of Illinois at Springfield, 2015
Kara Lester
Retention Coordinator, ARC
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012
M.Ed., DePaul University, 2017
Larry Levinson
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Washington University, St. Louis, 1974
M.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1975
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1987
Anton Lewis
Associate Professor, Accounting, COB
B.A. (Hons.), University of Wales, Bangor, England
Ph.D., Leeds Metropolitan University, England
Heng Li
Associate Professor, Mathematics, CAS
B.S., Hebei Normal University, China, 2009
M.S., Hebei Normal University, China, 2012
M.S., University of Louisville, 2015
Ph.D., University of Louisville, 2017
Ya Lu Lin
University Lecturer, Computer Science, CAS
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1998
M.F.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2002
Megan Lindsay
University Lecturer, Dance, CAS
B.S., Ball State, 2001
M.F.A., Columbia College, 2004
Jagan Lingamneni
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.Sc., A.P. Agricultural College, 1962
M.Sc., A.P. Agricultural University, 1965
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1972
M.S.C.J., University of Alabama in Birmingham, 1979
Alex Liu
Lecturer, CAS
M.S., Southern Illinois University, 1989
Emmanuel Lopez
Director of the Latinx Resource Center and Undocumented Student Liaison, EM
A.A., Prairie State College, 2015
B.A., Indiana University - Northwest, 2018
M.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 2020
Shaalein Lopez
Assistant Professor, Psychology & Counseling, CEHD
B.A., Northwestern University, 1995
M.Ed.,Loyola University - Chicago, 2005
Ph.D., Loyola University, 2010
Vanessa Lopez
Director of TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, SA
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 2017
M.B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 2019
Jessica Love-Jordan
Assistant Professor, Addictions Studies, CHHS
B.A., Governors State University, 2013
M.S., Governors State University, 2019
Ph.D., Governors State University, 2024
Daisy Lozano
Retention Coach, ARC, SA
A.A., South Suburban College, 2018
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 2020
M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University, 2022
Ning Lu
Chair, Department of Health Administration and Informatics, CHHS
Professor, Health Administration
B.S.N. Medical College of Beijing Military Academy, China 1986
M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh, 1994
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1998
Jay Lubinsky
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.A., Brooklyn College, 1967
M.S., Brooklyn College, 1972
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1977
Tonishea Mack
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, SA
B.A., Grambling State University, 2012
M.A., Northern Illinois University, 2017
Nancy J. MacMullen
Chair, Department of Nursing, CHHS
Associate Professor, Nursing, CHHS
B.S.N., Loyola University of Chicago, 1965
M.S.N., Loyola University of Chicago, 1979
Ph.D., Loyola University of Chicago, 1991
Alberto “Kiko” Magana
Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Athletics and Recreation, EM
B.S., Lees-McRae College, 2008
Kim Major-Ford
Director, Counseling and Wellness Center
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 1992
M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 2006
Psy.D., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2019
Stephanie Maltos
Recruiting Specialist, Admissions, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2023
Richard Manprisio
Assistant Professor, Information Technology, CAS
B.S., DeVry University, 2006
M.S., Keller Grad Schl. of Mgmt., DeVry University, 2008
Nicholas Marra
Assistant Professor, Biology, CAS
B.S. Hope College, 2008
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2013
Khalil Marrar
Associate Professor, Political Science, CAS
B.S. Illinois State University, 1999
M.S. Illinois State University, 2001
Ph.D., Loyola University, 2007
Quincy Martin
Associate Professor, Higher Education, CEHD
B.M., Lamar University, 1997
M.Ed., Lamar University, 2004
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2010
Sebastien Mary
Assistant Professor, AFME, COB
M.A., Ministry of National Education, 2002
Ph.D., University of Aberedeen, 2010
David Matteson*
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., Alfred University, 1960
B.D., Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 1964
Ph.D., Boston University, 1968
Sandra A. Mayfield
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S., Colorado State University, 1971
M.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1972
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1980
Megan McCaffrey
Associate Professor, Reading, CEHD
B.S., Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA, 1990
M.S., Central Connecticut State University, 2000
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign, 2010
Ph.D., The University of Arizona, 2014
Larry McClellan
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Occidental College, 1966
M.Th., University of Chicago 1969
D.Min., University of Chicago, 1970
Leanne McClurg
Professor, Art and Ceramics, CAS
B.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 1997
M.F.A., Louisiana State University, 2002
Melanie McDaniel
Head Women’s Bowling Coach, Athletics and Recreation, EM
B.A., Alabama A&M University, 2012
Paul McGuinness
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, EM
B.A., St. Joseph College, 1987
M.A., Governors State University, 1992
Brian J. McKenna
Associate Professor, Accounting, COB
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1974
J.D., John Marshall Law School, 1977
L.L.M., DePaul University, 1983
M.B.A., University of Chicago, 1988
Paula McMullen
Academic Advisor - Senior Status, CAS
B.A., Saint Xavier University, Chicago, 1994
M.A., Governors State University, 2004
Cheryl Mejta
Professor Emeritus, Addictions Studies & Behavioral Health, CHHS
B.S., Bradley University, 1973
M.A., Bradley University, 1974
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1981
Jon E. Mendelson*
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Harvard University, 1962
M.A., University of Wisconsin, 1968
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1972
Evelina Mengova
Professor, Economics, COB
M.A., Sofia University, 1997
M.A., Central European University, 1999
Ph.D., Georgetown University, 2005
Molli Mercer
University Lecturer, Counseling, CEHD
M.A., Governors State University, 2012
Ed.D., Governors State University, 2015
Saundra Mickles
University Lecturer, Education, CEHD
Jennifer Miroballi
University Lecturer, Psychology and Counseling, CEHD
B.A., Governors State University, 2009
M.A., Governors State University, 2011
Robbin Mitchell
Academic Advisor. COB
A.A., University of Phoenix
B.A., Governors State University
Praggyan ‘Pam’ Mohanty
Associate Professor, Marketing, COB
B.A., Ravenshaw College, Utkal University, India, 1997
M.B.A., Institute for Technology & Management, Mumbai, India, 1999
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2011
Joyce Mohberg*
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., North Dakota State University, 1953
M.S., North Dakota State University, 1955
M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1957
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1962
Sonya Monroe*
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.A., University of Illinois, 1959
M.S.W., University of Illinois, 1961
Ed.D., Western Michigan University, 1981
Lester “Van” Moody
Retention Coach, ARC
B.A., Governors State University, 2021
Nina Moon
Visiting Assistant Professor, CAS
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2022
Brandon Moore
Assistant Athletic Coach, JV Men’s Basketball, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Brenda Moore
Financial Aid Coordinator, Financial Aid, EM
A.A., South Suburban College, 1991
B.A., Lewis University, 2002
M.B.A., Governors State University, 2007
Joyce C. Morishita*
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Northwestern University, 1965
M.A., Northwestern University, 1966
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1979
Anne Morlet
Lecturer, Mathematics, CAS
B.S., Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France
M.S., Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 1990
Robert Morley
Director, International Services, EM
B.A., DePaul University, 2008
M.A., Webster University, 2014
Ed.D., Governors State University, 2021
Kerri Morris
Professor, English, CAS
B.A., Wayland University, 1983
MA, Texas Christian University, 1987
PhD, Texas Christian University, 1989
Melvyn M. Muchnik
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., University of Maryland, 1960
M.A., University of Maryland, 1966
Ph.D., University of Denver, 1973
Rashidah J. Muhammad
Professor, English and Secondary Education, CAS
B.A., Michigan State University, 1989
M.A., Michigan State University, 1991
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1995
Sharry Murawski
Fianancial Aid Representative, Financial Aid, EM
B.B.A., St. Joseph’s College, 1989
B.S., St. Joseph’s College, 1989
Sohad Murrar
Assistant Professor, Psychology, CEHD
B.A., University of Wisconsin, 2010
M.A., University of Wisconsin, 2011
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2018
Melissa Naegele
University Lecturer, PT, CHHS
Somi Nagaraj
Assistant Professor, Nursing, CHHS
B.S.N., Government College of Nursing, Bangalore, India, 1991
M.S.N., Governors State University, 2008
D.N.P., Governors State University, 2013
Jarrett Neal
Writing Center Coordinator, SA
B.A., Northwestern University, 2003
M.A., The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2005
Ed.D., Aurora University, 2017
Daniel Nearing
Professor, Media Communications, CAS
B.A., University of Calgary, 1984
M.A., University of Toronto, 1989
M.F.A., York University, 1992
Cody Newkirk
Residence Hall Director, Auxiliary Services and University Housing, SA
B.S., Indiana State University, 2022
M.S. Indiana State University, 2024
Latesha Newson
University Lecturer, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Governors State University, 2007
M.S.W., Governors State University, 2015
Michel Nguessan
Associate Professor, Library Science, UL
B.A., Université Nationale de Côte-d’Ivoire, 1989
M.A., Université Nationale de Côte-d’Ivoire, 1990
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, 1995
M.Eng., Université du Québec, Montreal, 2000
M.S.I., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2004
Ph.D., Computer Science, University de Sherbrooke, QC Canada, 2012
John Niendorf
Head Coach, Women’s and Men’s Cross Country
Ravi Nigam
Associate Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., University of Mysore, India, 1983
M.S., University of Mysore, India, 1988
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1999
John “Jack” Norton
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.A., McGill University, 2004
M.S., University of Washington, 2009
Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center, 2019
Tomice O’Brien
Coordinator of Admissions Events and Communication, Admissions, EM
B.H.A., Governors State University, 2019
M.B.A., University of Southern Indiana, 2021
Shukmei Oh
Senior University Lecturer, Mathematics, CAS
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, 2005
M.S., Northern Illinois University, 2007
Camille O’Quin
Assistant Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 1997
M.A., Northwestern University, 1999
Post-Master’s Certificate, Illinois State University, 2020
Kerri O’Shea
Academic Advisor, CHHS
B.A., University of St. Francis, 2007
M.A., Lewis University, 2009
Roberta O’Shea
Professor Emeritus, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., St. Louis University, 1986
M.S., DePaul University, 1990
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996
DPT, Governors State University, 2014
Kathleen Osborne
Gynmasium and Facility Supervisor, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Danielle Osmelak
Associate Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., Eastern Illinois University, 2008
M.S., Eastern Illinois University, 2010
Ed.D., Olivet Nazarene University, 2018
Akiko Ota
The English Language Learning Center Director, SXL
B.A., Keio University, Tokyo, Japan, 1997
M.A., Portland State University, 2005
M.S., Portland State University, 2010
Ed.D., Portland State University, 2013
Vida Owusu-Boateng
Assistant Professor, DAL, CAS
B.A., University of Ghana, 2006
M.B.A., University of Ghana, 2009
Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2019
Novia Pagone
Associate Professor, Division of Arts and Letters, CAS
B.A., Knox College, 1997
M.A., University of Texas, 2003
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2011
Beth Parin
Associate Professor, Digital Imaging and Photography, CAS
B.F.A., St. Mary’s College, 2000
M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art, 2002
Hye (Hailey) Park
Assistant Professor, MME, COB
B.A., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
M.A., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Ph.D., Temple University, 2021
Jun “Ryan” Park
Assistant Professor, DAL, CAS
B.F.A., New Your City College, 2018
M.F.A., University of Oxford Canada, 2018
Soon-Ok Park
Professor, Computer Science, CAS
B.S., Sogang University, Korea, 1979
M.S., Marquette University, 1983
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1994
Harmony Patel
Instructor, Health Administration and Informatics, CHHS
B.D.S., Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2013
M.S., Rutgers University, 2017
DHI, Rutgers University, Anticipated December 2025
June O. Patton
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Roosevelt University, 1967
M.A., Roosevelt University, 1968
M.S.T., The University of Chicago, 1971
Timothy Pedigo
Associate Professor, Psychology, CEHD
B.A., Trinity College, 1981
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1987
Li-Wei Peng
Assistant Professor, Education, CEHD
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2009
Pamela (Stipanich) Penn
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Academic Advising Center
Academic Advisor - Senior Status, UAAC
B.S., Black Hills State University, 1989
M.A., Central Michigan University, 1996
Lisa Pennington
Assistant Professor, Social Studies Education, CEHD
B.A., Old Dominion University, 2005
M.A., Old Dominion University, 2012
Ph.D., Virginia Technical University, 2016
Kimberly A. Peterson
Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration Systems, Registrar’s Office, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2016
John Perry
Executive Director Of Financial Aid And Scholarships, EM
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 2002
M.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 2004
Ed.D., Olivet Nazarene University, 2014
Karen Peterson
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., Elmhurst College, 1971
M.A., Governors State University, 1975
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1995
Kim Peterson
Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration Systems, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2016
Delton Pierce
Assistant Director, Campus Traditions and Leadership, SA
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2013
M.A., Governors State University, 2016
Herbert Pitman
University Lecturer, Health Administration, CHHS
B.S., Chicago State University, 1986
M.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1988
Andrew Pitts
Associate Director, International Services, EM
B.A., Western Michigan University, 2011
M.A., Western Michigan University, 2020
Virginio Piucci*
Professor Emeritus, COB
B.E., State University of New York (New Paltz), 1949
M.A., Columbia University, 1951
Ed.D., University of Florida, 1955
Melissa Plakke
Assistant Professor, Biology, CAS
Ph.D.. University of Pittsburgh, 2019
Judy L. Platt
Director of Clinical Education, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1975
M.H.S., Governors State University, 1980
Evie (Wexler) Plofsky
University Lecturer, Early Childhood Education, CEHD
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1981
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1988
Rupa Potti
Associate Professor, Nursing, CHHS
B.S.N., College of Nursing India, 1996
M.S.N., Governors State University, 2012
M.B.A., Indian School of Business Management and Administration, 2017
D.N.P., Chamberlain University, 2018
Valentina Postelnicu
Assistant Professor, Mathematics, CAS
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2011
Suzanne Prescott
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., Lake Forest College, 1963
M.A., University of Chicago, 1965
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1974
Robert Press*
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., Antioch College, 1960
M.A., New York University, 1962
Montgomery Proffit, II
Coordinator, Clubs and Organizations, SA
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 2020
Linda Proudfit
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1970
M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1971
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1980
Kent B. Provost
Assistant Professor, Counseling, CEHD
B.A., Lewis & Clark College, 1981
M.A., Southern Oregon University, 2004
Ph.D., Idaho State University, 2009
Jacquelynn Puckett
Academic Advisor, UAAC
B.A., Governors State University, 2003
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2005
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University, 2018
Michael Purdy
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., State University of New York at Albany, 1967
M.S., Kansas State University, 1969
Ph.D., Ohio University, 1973
Mary Quest
Visiting Professor, Education, CEHD
B.A., Concordia University Chicago, 1998
M.A., Concordia University Chicago, 2006
Ph.D., Loyola University, 2021
Jelena Radovic-Fanta
Associate Professor, Anthropology and Sociology, CAS
B.S., Santa Clara University, 2004
M.A., University of California Riverside, 2006
Ph.D., University of California Riverside, 2012
Ujvala Rajadhyaksha
Associate Dean - College of Business and Associate Professor, Management, COB
B.A. University of Bombay, India, 1989
M.A. University of Bombay, India, 1991
Ph.D. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, India, 1996
Kulugammana Ranmohotti
Associate Professor, Chemistry, CAS
B.S., University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2001
Ph.D., Clemson University, 2008
Hugh Rank
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1954
M.A., University of Notre Dame, 1955
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 1969
Manivong Ratts
Visiting Assistant Professor, CEHD
M.S., Oregon State University, 1999
Ph.D., Oregon State University, 2006
Natalia Rekhter
Associate Professor, Health Administration, CHHS
M.A., Ivanovo St. University, 1988
M.S., University of Michigan, 1997
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2017
Jessica Reyes
Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Athletics, EM
B.S., Universidad De La Salle, Bajio, 2013
Master of Industrial Relations, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, 2017
Vinicio Reyes
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
L.I.C., Catholic University of Ecuador, 1960
M.Ed., Loyola University, Chicago, 1968
Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago, 1975
Elaine Reyna
Lecturer, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., Purdue University, 2004
M.S., New York Medical School, 2007
David Rhea
Dean, Honors College
Professor, Communication, CAS
B.A., Pepperdine University, 2000
M.A., University of Arizona, 2003
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia, 2007
Yeojin Rho
Assistant Professor, Psychology and Counseling, CEHD
B.A., Ewha Womans University in Republic of Korea, 2003
M.A., Ewha Womans University in Republic of Korea, 2005
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2019
Angela Riccelli
Associate Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 1995
M.A., Governors State University, 2001
Ph.D., University of St. Francis, 2017
Duval Richardson
Assistant Athletic Coach, JV Men’s Basketball, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Nicole Richardson
Academic Advisor, Academic Resource Center
B.A., Governors State University, 2009
Chrises Riley
Admissions Processing Supervisor, EM
B.A., Roosevelt University, 1999
M.S., Purdue University Global, 2018
Kevin Riley
University Lecturer, Chemistry, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 1989
M.S., Governors State University, 1994
Tonya Roberson
Lecturer, Community Health, CHHS
B.A., DePaul University, 2013
M.P.H., DePaul University
Ph.D, National Louis University
Tiffani Robertson
Program Coordinator, COB
B.S., DeVry University, 2005
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management, 2007
Ed.D, Illinois State University, 2023
Patricia Robey
Professor, Counseling, CEHD
A.A.S., Prairie State College, 1992
B.A., Governors State University, 1994
M.A., Governors State University, 1997
M.A., Governors State University, 2003
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2009
Alexis Robinson
International Student Advisor, International Services, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2022
Kelly Robinson
Academic Advisor, Nursing and Addictions Studies, CHHS
Breanne Rodriguez
Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach, Athletics and Recreation, EM
B.A., University of St. Francis, 2020
M.A., Governors State University, 2023
Kayla Rodriquez
Admissions Counselors, ASR
B.A., Governors State University, 2024
Taylor Rogers
Assistant Professor, CAS
B.A., Oberlin College, 2011
M.A., Indiana University, 2012
Ph.D, Northwestern University, 2021
Rick Romeli
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, SA
B.A., Saint Xavier University, 2005
M.A., Saint Xavier University, 2011
Tamisha Rose
University Lecturer, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 2013
M.S., Governors State University, 2013
Sabrina Roseborough
Social Service Operations Specialist, Counseling and Wellness Center, SA
B.A., Chicago State University, 2020
M.A., Chicago State University, 2023
Patricia Rounsaville
Financial Aid Coordinator, Financial Aid, EM
B.A., Governors State University, 2007
M.A., Governors State University, 2011
M.P.A., Governors State University, 2024
Cynthia Rousseau
Assistant Professor, English, CAS
B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2001
M.A., Concordia University - Chicago, 2008
Ph.D., Concordia University - Chicago, 2022
Winfried Rudloff
Professor Emeritus, CAS
Diploma, University of Hamburg, Germany, 1952
Diploma, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1959
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1965
Steven Russell
Professor, Multi-Categorical Special Education, CEHD
B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1971
M.Ed., University of Toledo, 1977
Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1981
Lauren Ryba
University Lecturer, Mathematics, CAS
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University 2007
M.S., Governors State University 2015
Mohammed Abdul Sala
University Lecturer, CAS
M.S., Northeastern Illinois University, 1999
Joao Salm
Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Science, CAS
B.L., University of Santa Catarina, 1999
M.A., University of Santa Catarina, 2002
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2009
Linda Samson
Professor Emeritus, Nursing and Health Administration, CHHS
B.S.N., Emory University, 1972
M.S .N., Emory University, 1973
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1989
David Sandrick
Assistant Professor, CEHD
B.S., Indiana University, 1993
Patrick Santoro
Professor, Theatre and Performance Studies, CAS
B.A., University of South Florida, 2001
M.A., University of South Florida, 2005
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2010
Fatima Sattar
Assistant Professor, DAL, CAS
B.A., Aurora University, 2006
M.A., University of Chicago, 2008
M.A., Boston College/Morrissey College, 2012
Ph.D., Boston College/Morrissey College, 2016
Gökçe Sargut
Associate Professor, Management, COB
B.A., Bilkent University, 1992
M.B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994
Ph.D., Columbia University, 2005
Nancy Schlaes
Professor Emeritus, UL
M.S., Governors State University, 1993
M.A., Rosary College, 1987
B.S., University of Illinois, 1977
Beverly Schneller
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost
B.A., The University of St. Thomas, 1980
M.A., The Catholic University of America, 1982
Ph.D., The Catholic University of America, 1987
Lise Schneider
Director of Admissions, EM
B.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2005
M.P.A., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2007
Sara Schnoor
University Lecturer, CEHD
B.M., Lawrence University, 2003
M.E., Clemson University, 2006
Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 2021
E.S., Concordia University, 2024
Caren Schranz
Professor Emeritus, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
M.S. Rush University, Chicago, 1990
Dr.O.T., Governors State University, 2011
Paul Schranz
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.F.A., Ohio University, 1970
M.A., Governors State University, 1973
M.F.A., Northern Illinois University, 1978
Rebecca Schreurs
Academic Advisor - Senior Status, Academic Resource Center
A.S., Joliet Junior College, 1998
B.S., Governors State University, 2002
M.S., Governors State University, 2015
Dale Schuit*
Professor Emeritus, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., St. Louis University, 1976
M.S., The Ohio State University, 1981
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1988
Connor Schwer
Academic Advisor, UAAC
B.A., Troy University, 2022
Jessica Scott
Assistant Professor, DAL, CAS
B.A., Hampton University, 2003
M.S. W., Barry University, 2005
M.H.S., Governors State University, 2011
B.A., Columbia College, 2016
M.F.A., Northwestern, 2019
Michelle Sebasco
Director of Extended Learning Academic Partnership, SXL
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2001
M.A., Governors State University, 2016
Colleen M. Sexton
Professor Emeritus, COE/Office of the Provost
B.S., Quincy University, 1976
M.A., Governors State University, 1980
Ph.D., Ohio University, Athens, 1991
Aslam Shahid
University Lecturer, Computer Science, CAS
B.S., University of Illinois Chicago, 1998
M.S. Governors State University, 2002
Jarrod Shanahan
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.A., University of Massachusetts, 2008
M.A., New School for Social Research, 2011
M. A., Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2016
Ph.D., Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2019
Steven Sharp
Assistant Professor, Bilingual/ESL Education, CEHD
B.A., University of Maryland, 1989
M.E., University of Maryland, 1997
Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2017
Lamise Shawahin
Associate Professor, Psychology, CEHD
B.A., The Evergreen State College, 2010
M.A., Purdue University, 2013
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2016
Xiaobo She
Professor, Elementary Education, CEHD
B.A., Sichuan University, Chengdu China, 2002
M.A., Texas Tech University, 2006
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2011
Kristen Shields
Associate Registrar for Curriculum and Registration Systems, SA
B.A., Saint Xavier University, 2009
M.A., Concordia University Chicago, 2013
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University, 2015
Yun-Yau (Steve) Shih
Professor, Computer Science, CAS
B.S., Tunghai University, Taiwan, 1983
M.S., State University of New York, Binghamton, 1987
Ph.D., State University of New York, Binghamton, 1994
Joong-Won Shin
Professor, Chemistry, CAS
B.S., Boston College, 2001
Ph.D., Yale University, 2004
Uday Shinde
Professor, Management and Marketing, COB
B.A., University of Mumbai, 1997
M.S., Indiana State, 2001
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2014
Nancy Shlaes
Professor Emeritus, UL
B.S., University of Illinois, 1977
M.L.S., Rosary College, 1987
M. S., Governors State University, 1993
Sabita Shrestha
Assistant Professor, Community Health, CHHS
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1995
M.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2003
M.S.W., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2008
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2017
Rebecca Siefert
Associate Professor, Art, CAS
B.A., B.F.A., University of Wisconsin, 2004
M.A., Hunter College, 2008
M. Phil., Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2014
Ph.D., Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2018
John Simon
Associate Professor, Management, COB
B. Tech. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, 1982
M.S., Northwestern University, 1983
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1989
Erin Simpson
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
M.O.T., Governors State University, 2014
DrOT, Governors State University, 2018
Konya Sledge
Director, Center for Student Engagement and Intercultural Programs, SA
B.S., Governors State University, 2006
M.S., Governors State University, 2008
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2021
Damon M. Sloan
Executive Director, Community Standards and Student Advocacy, SA
B.S., Ball State University, 1996
M.S., Kansas State University, 1998
B.A., Soema Heights University, 2007
Ed.D., University of St. Francis, 2020
Gerald Slowik
University Lecturer, Art, CAS
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 1995
M.F.A., Governors State University, 2008
Bradley Smith
Professor, Humanities and Social Science, CAS
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 2000
M.A., Illinois State University, 2003
Ph.D., Illinois State University, 2010
Candace Smith
Assistant Professor, Education, CEHD
M.E., Lewis University, 2011
Ed.D., Lewis University, 2018
David Snedden
Gymnasium and Recreation Supervisor; Director of Strength and Conditioning, Athletics, EM
B.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2008
M.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2012
Tracy Kim Snow
University Lecturer, Counseling, CEHD
B.A., University of St. Francis, 1994
M.A., Governors State University, 2000
Joshua Sopiarz
Associate Professor, Library Science, UL
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2002
M.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2004
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009
Ivan Soto
Academic Advisor - Senior Status, UAAC
B.A., Rowan University, 1995
M.A., DePaul University, 2004
Juan Soto
Associate Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Athletics and Recreation, EM
John Sowa
Professor of Chemistry, CAS
B.S., Manhattan College, N.Y., 1985
Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1991
Post-Ph.D. Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1994
Scott Sowinski
Executive Director of the Center for Performing Arts
B.A., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 1999
M.Ed., Saint Xavier University, 2012
M.Ed., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 2017
Ed.D., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 2021
Jessica Specht
Director, Dual Degree Program, EM
B.A., Purdue University, 2005
M.A., Governors State University, 2010
Shirley Spencer
Associate Professor, Nursing, CHHS
B.S., St. Xavier University, 1988
M.S., St. Xavier University, 1991
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2007
Matthew Sprong
Department Chair, Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health, CHHS
Associate Professor, Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health, CHHS
B.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2009
M.S., Southern Illinois University, 2011
Ph.D., Southern IllinoisUniversity, 2014
Lara Christina Stache
Professor, Communication Studies, CAS
B.S., Northeastern Illinois University, 2004
M.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 2009
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2013
Cynthia Staples
Associate Director, Career Services, SA
B.A., University of St. Francis, 1987
M.A., Governors State University, 2006
M.A., Governors State University, 2015
John Steele
Assistant Professor, Psychology and Counseling, CEHD
Ph.D., Loyola University, 2012
Michael Stelnicki*
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., DePaul University, 1961
M.A., Northwestern University, 1968
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 1980
Elizabeth Sterner
Assistant Professor, Health and Human Services Librarian, Library
B.S., DePaul University, 1997
M.S., Northern Illinois University, 2008
M.L.I.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2016
Jailyn Stevenson
Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services, University Housing
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 2015
M.P.A., Eastern Kentucky University, 2017
Jeff Stevenson
Coordinator of the Art Gallery, CAS
B.S., The Ohio State University, 1984
M.F.A., Ohio University, Athens, 1990
Lauren Stockman-Medina
CRM Communications Coordinator, EM
B.A., Purdue University - Northwest, 2017
M.B.A., Governors State University, 2022
Quiana M. Stone
Director, Auxiliary Services and University Housing, SA
B.S.P.H., Indiana University - Bloomingon, 2003
M.P.A., Indiana University - Bloomington, 2005
Amanda Stosiek
Community Outreach Specialist, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, SA
B.S., Bowie State University, 2016
Nicole Stotts
Lecturer, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Governors State University, 2008
Ph.D., Governors State University, 2011
Paula Swisher
Associate Professor, DAL, CAS
B.A., Houghton College, 1999
M.F.A., Clemson University, 2001
Angela Szczepanik-Sanchez
Director of Disability Services, SA
B.S., Calumet College of St. Joseph, 2002
M.Ed., National-Louis University, 2006
M.S.Ed., Indiana University Northwest, 2012
Andrius Tamulis
Associate Professor, Mathematics, CAS
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1983
M.S., Northwestern University, 1989
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1999
Xueqing (Clare) Tang
Professor, Computer Science, CAS
B.S., University of Science and Technology, China, 1984
M.S., University of Science and Technology, China, 1986
Ph.D., Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, 1992
Adam Taylor
Assistant Athletic Coach, JV Men’s Basketball, Athletics and Rcreation, EM
Jennifer Taylor
Academic Advisor - Senior Status, UAAC
B.A., Governors State University, 2003
M.S., Governors State University, 2004
Renee Theiss
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Ithaca College, NY 1996
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2005
Scott Thesen
Instructional Development Specialist, CTL
B.A., Columbia College, 1997
Certification of Visual Communications, Triton College, 2006
M.A.T., Dominican University, 2009
C.A.S., The College of St. Rose, 2014
M.Ed., Dominican University, 2018
Catina Thomas
Academic Advisor, UAAC
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1996
Angela Thompson
Associate Professor, Mathematics and Secondary Education, CAS
B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, 1993
M.Ed., University of Houston, 2001
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2012
Chandra Thompson
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Success, Athletics and Recreation, EM
B.A., Stillman College, 2013
M.A., Grambling State University, 2014
Claire L. Thompson
University Lecturer, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., Elmhurst College, 1974
M.H.S., Governors State University, 1978
M.A., Governors State University, 2000
Robin Thompson
University Lecturer, English, CAS
B.A., Governors State University, 1996
M.A., Governors State University, 2000
Feng Tian
Associate Professor, Operations Management, COB
B.E., Xi’an Jiaotong University, 1992
M.E., Xi’an Jiaotong University, 1995
M.S., University of Cincinnati, 2000
Ph.D., Boston University, 2008
Daniece Townsend
Mental Health Clinician, LPC, Counseling and Wellness Center, SA
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
M.A., Northwestern University (Chicago), 2020
Michael Trendell
Senior University Lecturer, Accounting, COB
B.A., Lewis University, 1990
M.B.A., Loyola University, 1993
Certified Internal Auditor, 1996
Certified Public Accountant, 1997
Agnieszka Tulowiecka
Assistant Professor, Psychology, CEHD
B.A., Governors State University, 2017
M.A., Governors State University, 2019
Ph.D., Governors State University, 2024
Albert Tuskenis
Associate Professor, Psychology, CEHD
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1984
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1988
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996
J. Christopher Tweddle
Professor, Mathematics, CAS
Director of General Education
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, 1994
M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1997
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2006
Catherine Tymkow
Professor Emeritus, Nursing, CHHS
A.B., Clarke College, 1971
B.S., St. Xavier University, 1987
M.S., St. Xavier University, 1990
N.D., Rush University College of Nursing, 2001
Ed.D., Governors State University, 2015
Ileana Ungureanu
Assistant Professor, Psychology, CEHD
M.S., Syracuse University, 2006
Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2011
Maria Valgoi
Associate Professor, Psychology, CEHD
M.S., University of Illinois, 2013
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2016
Chelsea Vanderpool
Associate Professor, Management, COB
B.A., Southern Illinois University, 2006
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 2010
Ph.D., Cornell University, 2014
Megan VanGorder
Assistant Professor, Social Sciences, CAS
B.A., University of Missouri, 2007
B.A., llinois State University, 2010
M.A., Adams State University, 2018
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 2022
Alexandro Venegas
Transfer Specialist, Dual Degree Program, EM
A.A., Prairie State College, 2017
B.A., Governors State University, 2019
M.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 2024
Jason Vignone
Director of Graduate Admissions and Retention, SA
B.A., Governors State University, 2015
M.A., Governors State University, 2019
James Vining
Associate Professor, Communication, CAS
B.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1996
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2001
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2002
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2016
Aubrey Volious
Associate Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Athletics and Recreation, EM
Amy Vujaklija
Associate Professor, English and Education, CEHD
B.A., University of Kentucky, 1994
M.A., Spalding University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Louisville, 2016
Serena Wadhwa
Associate Professor, Addictions Counseling, CEHD
B.A., University of Illinois at Springfield, 1996
M.A., University of Illinois at Springfield, 1999
Ph.D., Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, 2007
Cecil Wagner
Senior University Lecturer, Management, COB
B.A., Murray State University, 1997
M.A., Central Michigan State University, 2007
Stephen Wagner
Division Chair, Management, Marketing, and Entrpreneurship and Professor, Management, COB
B.A., Bowling Green State University, 1991
M.A., Northern Illinois University, 1995
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 2000
Sharita Walker
Dual Degree Program Transfer Specialist, EM
B.A., Govenors State University, 2014
M.S.W., Governors State University, 2017
Ellen Walsh
Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Science, CAS
B.A., Mount Holyoke College, 1996
M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 2000
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2008
Haley Walsh
Coordinator for Strategic Initiatives, CHHS
B.A., Governors State University
M.A., Governors State University
Angie Wanek
Coordinator, Student Disability Services
B.S., Bradley University, 2004
M.A., Governors State University, 2010
Jing Wang
Lecturer, CAS
M.S., University of Minnesota, 2004
Ting Jie Wang
Professor Emeritus, Accounting, COB
B.S., Rutgers University, Newark, 1991
M.B.A., Rutgers University, Newark, 1993
Ph.D., Rutgers University, Newark, 1999
Nicole Warmington-Granston
Associate Professor, Political Science and Global Studies, CAS
B.S., The University of the West Indies, 2002
M.S., University of West Indies, Mona, 2005
Ph.D., Florida International University, 2014
Jane Wells
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Marycrest College, 1966
M.S., University of Iowa, 1967
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1970
Keit Werosh
Director of Program Assessment and Evaluation, CHHS
B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1998
M.A., Roosevelt University, 2003
M.A.Ed., Argosy University, 2004
Ph.D., Capella University, 2013
Sandra Whitaker
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., Wayne State University, 1959
M.A., Wayne State University, 1967
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1972
Christopher T. White
Professor, English, CAS
B.A., Miami University, 1997
M.A., Pennsylvania State University, 2002
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2008
Laura White
University Lecturer, English, CAS
B.A., Miami University, 1997
M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University, 2006
William Wilkinson*
Professor Emeritus, COB
B.A., Washington and Lee University, 1971
M.S., Yale University, 1973
M. Ph., Yale University, 1975
Ph.D., Yale University, 1975
M.B.A., The University of Chicago, 1982
Karen Williams
Manager of Enrollment and External Programs, COB
B.S. Illinois Institute of Technology, 2002
M.S. Illinois Institute of Technology, 2005
Michael R. Williams
Associate Professor, Finance, COB
B.S., University of Southern Indiana, 2005
M.B.A., University of Southern Indiana, 2008
M.A., University of Cincinnati, 2008
Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio, 2012
Bruce Wilson
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.S., Western Illinois University, 1988
M.A., Western Illinois University, 1991
Ph.D., Sam Houston State University, 1998
Januari Wilson
Senior University Lecturer, Social Work, CHHS
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1994
M.S.W., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2004
Barbara Winicki
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1977
M.A., St. Xavier College, 1989
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1999
Janet Wolske
Coordinator, Student Success Center, SA
A.A.S., Moraine Valley Community College, 2003
Peggy G. Woodard*
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1973
M.S.E., Northern Illinois University, 1979
Ph.D., Loyola University of Chicago, 1993
Addison Woodward
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.S., C. W. Post College, 1964
M.A., Connecticut College, 1966
Ph.D., University of Toronto, 1968
Leonis Wright
Associate Professor, Psychology & Counseling, CEHD
M.E.,University of South Carolina, 2000
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2016
William S. Yacullo
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S., Elmhurst College, 1974
M.A., Northwestern University, 1976
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1982
Hajja Madinah Yamini
Program Coordinator, First Generation Center, SA
B.A., Governors State University, 2021
Raheem Young
Lecturer, Community Health, CHHS
B.A., Concordia University, 2011
M.B.A., Argosy University, 2012
D.B.A., Argosy University, 2017
John Yunger
Professor, Biology, CAS
B.S., Western Michigan University, 1987
M.S., Western Michigan University, 1990
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 1996
Leon Zalewski
Professor Emeritus, CEHD
B.S., California State College of Pennsylvania, 1965
M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1969
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1974
Matt Zarris
Assistant Director of Financial Aid, EM
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2002
M.A., Governors State University, 2019
Maristela Zell
Professor Emeritus, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1986
M.S.W., Loyola University Chicago, 1994
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2002
Jing Zhang
Associate Professor, Mathematics, CAS
M.A., Washington University in St. Louis, 2000
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis, 2004
Jun Zhao
Professor Emeritus, Management, COB
B.E., Shanghai Jiaotong University, China, 1990
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1994
D.B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1998
Jason Zingsheim
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Professor, Communication, CAS
B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 2000
M.A, Arizona State University, 2004
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2008
Jun Zuo
University Lecturer, CAS
M.S., Northern Illinois University, 2001
(* indicates deceased)
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