Darrin Aase
Assistant Professor, Addiction Studies/Behavioral Health, CHHS
B.A., University of Minnesota, 2003
M.A., DePaul University, 2007
Ph.D., DePaul University, 2010
Joseph B. Addison
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., University of New Brunswick, 1972
Ph.D., University of New Brunswick, 1976
Marcus Ahmed
Professor Emeritus, COE
B.A., St. John’s University, 1970
M.Ed., Loyola University of Chicago, 1976
Ph.D., Loyola University of Chicago, 1992
Victor Akatsa
University Lecturer, Mathematics, CAS
BS, Haverford College, 1982
Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1991
Diane Alexander
University Professor, Educational Administration, COE
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1972
M.Ed., South Dakota State University, 1982
Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 1991
Jeffrey Alfano
University Lecturer, MIS, COB
B.S., Illinois State University, 1992
M.S., Governors State University, 2005
M.B.A., Saint Xavier University, 2009
Benjamin Almassi
Assistant 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
Stacy Amedeo
Academic Advisor, COB
B.S., Illinois State University, 2007
M.S., Illinois State University, 2010
Julie L. Anderson
External Program Manager, CHHS
A.A., Kankakee Community College, 1993
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 1995
M.A., Lewis University, 2008
Anthony Andrews
Associate Professor, Economics, COB
B.A., Hampton Institute, Virginia, 1968
M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1970
M.A., University of Kansas, 1971
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Jane Andringa
Professor Emeritus, COE
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
Assistant Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, CAS
B.A.,
M.A.,
Ph.D.,Center for Advanced Studies in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
Amanda Athon
Assistant Professor, English, CAS
B.A., Loyola University, Chicago, 2004
M.A., DePaul University, Chicago, 2007
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2014
Sofie Azmy
Visiting Professor, Psychology, COE
B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1997
M.A., Wheaton College, 2011
Ph.D., Wheaton College, 2015
Raven Badger
Associate Professor, Addiction Studies, CHHS
B.S., Binghamton University, 1995
M.Ed., Widener University, 2005
Ed.D., Widener University, 2007
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
University Lecturer, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1999
M.S., Midwestern University, Downers Grove, 2003
Catherine Balthazar
Chair, Department of Communication Disorders, CHHS
Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.A., University of Iowa, 1987
M.A., Indiana University, 1990
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1995
Amy Barsha
Executive Director, Continuing Education, XL
B.A., Binghamton University, New York, 1986
M.S.T., LeMoyne College, Syracuse, New York, 2011
Anthony Bates
Athletic Director/ Athletic Coach, SA
B.S., Trinity Christian College, 1988
M.E., North Central University, 2013
Rachel O. Berg
Professor Emeritus, COE
B.A., The University of Chicago, 1962
M.A., The University of Chicago, 1963
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1972
Thomas J. Bierdz
University Lecturer, Special Education, COE
B.S., St. Xavier University, 1992
M.H.S., Governors State University, 1998
M.A., Governors State University, 2007
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
Paul Blobaum
Professor, Library Sciences, UL
B.A., Wartburg College, 1981
M.A., Wartburg Theological Seminary, 1987
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1990
Michael Blomarz
University Lecturer, Mathematics, CAS
B.M., DePaul University, 1982
M.A., Governors State University, 1992
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
Associate Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., Xavier University, 1982
M.S., Howard University, 1984
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1992
Deborah Bordelon
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Professor of Special Education
B.A., University of New Orleans, 1986
M.Ed., University of New Orleans, 1990
Ph.D., University of New Orleans, 1996
Sayoni Bose
Instructor, Humanities and Social Sciences, CAS
B.S., Calcutta University, India, 1996
M.A., Calcutta University, India, 1998
M.A., Governors State University, 2010
Arthur Bourgeois
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.S., Wayne State University, 1971
M.A., Wayne State University, 1972
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1979
Craig Bowen
Head Coach, Men and Women’s Golf, SA
B.S., Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, 1988
Catherine Brady
Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, CHHS
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Mount Mary College, 1967
M.S., National-Louis University, 1993
Ed.D., National-Louis University, 2006
Eileen Brann
Assistant Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.S., Illinois State University, 1975
M.S, Illinois State University, 1976
M.S, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2011
Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago, 2013
Pamela Brown
University Lecturer, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Michigan State University, 1991
M.Ed., Howard University, 1996
M.S.W., University of Illinois, Chicago, 2002
Yevette Brown
Associate Professor, Media Studies, CAS
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1975
M.A., Northwestern University, 1976
Mary Bruce
Professor, Public Administration, CAS
B.A., Southern University, 1984
M.P.A., Oakland University, 1992
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2003
Nancy H. Burley
Director of Community Outreach, Program Development & Academic Support, CHHS
B.S., Clayton State University, 1999
M.A., Governors State University, 2006
Ph.D., Northeastern University, 2015
LaToshia Burrell
Associate Athletic Director, Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach, SA
B.A., Wartburg College, 2007
M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2009
Certification of Massage Therapy, Moraine Valley CC, 2013
Linda S. Buyer
Professor, Psychology, COE
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
Dean, College of Health and Human Services
Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., Colorado State University, 1974
M.S., George Williams College, 1980
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2005
Leanne Cambric
Assistant Professor, Art and Ceramics, CAS
B.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 1997
M.F.A., Louisiana State University, 2002
Darcie Campos
Director, Career Services, SA
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 1998
M.S., Eastern Illinois University, 2003
Linda Campos-Moreira
Assistant 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
Jon D. Carlson
Professor Emeritus, COE
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
Mary E. Carrington
Professor, Biology, CAS
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1985
M.S., Auburn University, 1987
Ph.D., University of Florida, 1996
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, COE
B.A., University of California,
M.A., New York University,
M.A., University of Chicago, 2010
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2013
Chun-Wei Chang
Assistant Professor, Marketing, COB
B.A., National Cheng-Chi University, 2000
M.B.A., National Taiwan University, 2002
M.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor, 2005
Ph.D., University of Washington, 2012
Lisa Chang
Professor, Mathematics Education, COE
B.S., Taiwan Normal University, 1967
M.Ed., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1971
Ph.D., Cornell University at Ithaca, 1979
Tareylon Charise
Visiting Professor, 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
B.S.,
M.S.,
Ph.D.,
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
Assistant Professor, Biology, CAS
B.S.,
M.S., Bejing, China 2002
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2008
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
Assistant Professor, Psychology, COE
B.A., Purdue University, 2006
M.S., Indiana University, 2008
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2016
Robert Clay
Director of Intercultural Student Affairs, SA
B.A., Olivet College, Michigan, 2000
M.S., Western Illinois University, Macomb, 2003
Vickii Coffey
Assistant Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1981
M.S.A., University of Chicago, 1997
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
DeLawnia Comer-Hagans
Associate Professor, Health Administration, CHHS
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1992
M.B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, 1998
M.S. University of North Texas, 2003
M.S. University of Texas at Dallas, 2007
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas 2012
James Cook
Assistant Mens Basketball Coach, SA
Matthew Cooney
Assistant Professor, Higher Education, COE
B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2009
M.A., Loyola University, Chicago, 2011
Ph.D., Bowling Green University, 2016
Daniel Cortese
Associate 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
Matthew Covic
University Lecturer, Psychology, COE
A.A., Moraine Valley Community College, 2005
B.A., Governors State University, 2007
M.A., Governors State University, 2009
William Craig
University Lecturer, Philosophy, CAS
B.A., Bowling State University, 1966
M.A., Northern University, 1970
Ph.D., Canbourne University, 2004
Lori Crowder
University Lecturer, Social Work, CHHS
B.S.W., University of Texas, Arlington, 1995
M.S.W., Columbia University, New York, 1997
ABD - Ph.D., University of Illinois, Chicago, 2015
Donald Culverson
Associate Professor, Political and Justice Studies, CAS
B.A., California State Polytechnic University, 1975
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1987
Judy Cunningham
University Lecturer, Elementary and Middle School Education, COE
B.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 1984
M.A., St. 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
Yakeea Daniels
Assistant Vice-President for Enrollment Services and Admissions, SA
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004
M.A., Governors State University, 2011
Karen D’Arcy
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1979
Ph.D., Portland State University, 1984
Yahya Jeff Dauod
Visiting Professor, Computer Science, CAS
B.S., DeVry Institute of Technology, 1993
M.S., DePaul University, 2000
PhD,
Jagdish Davé
Professor Emeritus, COE
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 GSU Foundation
B.A. Mount Union College, 1992
M.S. DePaul University, 2007
Joseph Day
Program Coordinator, Community Health, CHHS
Assistant Professor
B.A., Chicago State University, 1986
M.A., Governors State University, 2002
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2011
Rhonda DeLong
Visiting Professor, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.S., Western Michigan University, 1989
M.S., Western Michigan University, 1994
Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 1997
Shannon Dermer
Interim Dean, College of Education, COE
Professor, Counseling, COE
B.S., Illinois State University, 1992
M.S., Illinois State University, 1998
Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1998
David Diers
Professor, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Marquette University, 1989
M.H.S., University of Indianapolis, 1996
Ed.D., Loyola University, Chicago, 2004
Shea Dunham
Associate Professor, Counseling, COE
A.A.A., Central Piedmont Community College, 1999
B.S., Delaware State University, 2001
M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis, 2003
MS.Ed., University of Akron, 2007
Ph.D., University of Akron 2008
Dartina Dunlap
Career Counselor, Office of Career Services, SA
B.A., Governors State University, 2008
M.A., Governors State University, 2012
Keisha Dyson
Director of Marketing and Communications
Christienne Dyslin
Associate Professor, Psychology, COE
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 1983
M.A., Northern Illinois University, 1993
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 1997
John Edwards
University Lecturer, Geography, CAS
B.A., Chicago State University, 1984
M.A., Chicago State University, 1990
Gebeyehu Ejigu
Senior Advisor to the President and Visiting Professor
B.B.A., Haile Selassie I University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1970
M.B.A., Syracuse University, 1971
Ph.D., University Of Wisconsin, Madison, 1980
Melinda Elliott
Assessment Software Specialist, CAS & COE
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1984
M.S., Governors State University, 2009
Natalia Ermasova
Assistant Professor, Public Administration, CAS
M.S., Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia, 1992
Ph.D., Saratov State Technical University, Saratov, Russia, 2005
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2012
Elizabeth Essex
Associate Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Bryn Mawr College, 1970
M.S., Bryn Mawr College, 1973
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1998
Sondra G. Estep
Associate Professor, Educational Administration, COE
B.S., Indiana University, 1968
M.S., Indiana University, 1973
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1997
Carolyn Estes-Rodgers
University Lecturer, Community Health, CHHS
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002
M.H.S., Governors State University, 2005
M.P.H., Walden University, 2008
Ph.D., Walden University 2012
Andrea Evans
Professor, Education, COE
B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1989
M.Ed., DePaul University, 1994
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2004
Rupert Evans
Chair, Department of Health Administration, CHHS
Associate Professor, Health Administration, CHHS
B.A., California University, 1981
M.P.A., Golden State University, 1985
D.H.A., Central Michigan University, 2006
Eliot Fackler
Visiting Professor, Arts & Letters, CAS
B.S., College of Wooster, 2004
M.S., College of Wooster, 2009
Stuart I. Fagan
President Emeritus
B.A., Boston University, 1963
M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1964
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1974
Lydia Falconnier
Associate Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Social Science - Wheaton College, 1984
M.S.W., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1988
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2003
Terrance Felker
Academic Advisor, COE
A.A.S., Robert Morris College, 1995
B.A., Governors State University, 2004
M.A., Governors State University, 2008
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
Richard Fox
University Lecturer, Physics and Astronomy, CAS
B.S., Loyola University, Chicago, 1988
M.S., DePaul University, Chicago, 1993
Almethia Franklin
Visiting Professor, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2009
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2011
Susan Gaffney
Associate Professor, Public Administration, CAS
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 1988
M.P.A., Governors State University, 1992
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1997
Dianna Galante
Professor, Mathematics and Secondary Education, CAS
B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1976
M.Ed., National-Louis University, 1992
M.S., University of Illinois, Chicago, 1998
Ph.D., Illinois State University, 2002
Sandra E. Gandy
Associate Professor, Reading, COE
B.A., Evangel University, 1965
M. El. Ed., University of Hawaii, 1968
M.A., Lewis University, 1997
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2007
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
Ann Glascoff
Professor Emeritus, UL
B.A., University of Wisconsin, 1965
M.A.L.S., University of Wisconsin, 1966
Levi Glass
University Lecturer, Social Work, CHHS
M.S.W., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1978
Lorri Glass
Associate Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Valparaiso University, 1978
M.S.W., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1980
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2007
Alexandra Glumac
University Lecturer, Communication, CAS
B.S., Illinois State University, 1985
M.S., Illinois State University, 1998
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
David Golland
Associate Professor, History, CAS
B.A., City University of New York, 2000
M.A., University of Virginia, 2002
Ph.D., City University of New York, 2008
Jayne (Henson) Goode
Assistant Professor, Communications, CAS
B.A., Ball State University, 2002
M.A., Ball State University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia, 2010
Michael Gordon
University Lecturer, Instructional Technology, COE
B.A., University of Southern California, 1967
M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1993
David Green
Chair, Division of Accounting, Finance, MIS, and Economics
Associate Professor, Management Information Systems, COB
B.B.A., Morehead State University, 2001
M.B.A., Morehead State University, 2002
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2005
Erin Grey-Avis
Assistant Professor, Biology, CAS
B.A., University of Delaware, 2003
M.S., University of Chicago, 2006
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 2009
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 Grumback
Assistant Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Trinity Christian College, 1984
M.S.W., Loyola University, Chicago, 1986
Timothy Gsell
Professor, Biology, CAS
B.S., University of Dayton, 1988
Ph.D., University of Dayton, 1994
Pamela Guimond
Associate Professor, Biology and Secondary Education, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 1987
M.S., Governors State University, 1993
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2004
Katherine Haan
Coordinator, International Services, EMM
B.A., Purdue University, 2009
Cheryl Hague
University Lecturer, English and Secondary Education, CAS
B.A., Governors State University, 1995
M.A., Governors State University, 1999
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
Timothy Harrington
Chair, Division of Education, COE
Associate Professor, Education, CE
B.S., Cleveland State University, 1994
M.A., Cleveland State University, 1996
Ph.D., Cleveland State University, 2000
Crystal Harris
Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies, CAS
B.S., Tuskegee University, 1989
M.A., Garrett Theological Seminary, 2000
M.A., University of Notre Dame, 2007
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 2009
Michael Hart
University Lecturer, Art, CAS
B.F.A., Illinois State University, 2001
M.F.A., Alfred University, 2004
Noreen Heidelberg
Admissions Counselor, GSU
B.A., Governors State University, 2003
M.A., Governors State University, 2005
Lisa (Hendrickson) Helm
Director, Undergraduate Academic Advising Center
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1989
M.S., Kansas State University, 2012
Luke Helm
Coordinator of Assessment, Internships and Outreach, CAS
B.A., Governors State University, 1998
M.P.A., Governors State University, 2005
Katherine Helm-Lewis
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Training Supervisor, SA
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1998
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2001
Walter Henne, Jr.
Associate Professor, Chemistry, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 1996
M.S., Governors State University, 1999
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2007
Raquel Herrera-Byrne
University Lecturer, Bilingual/Bicultural Education, COE
B.A., Loyola University, 1997
M.A., Governors State University, 2002
Baochun “Jojo” Hind
Visiting Professor, Counseling, COE
B.A., Harbin Normal University, China, 1994
M.A., Governors State University, 2011
Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 2016
Taki Hirakawa
Visiting Professor, Management, COB
B.A., Macalester College, 1985
M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1995
Katy Hisrich
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, COE
B.S., Vanderbilt University, 2001
M.E., The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2006
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2010
LaTonya Holmes
Academic Advisor, UAAC
B.A., Governors State University, 1999
M.A., Governors State University, 2006
Glenna Howell
Associate Professor, Reading and Language Arts, COE
B.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1970
M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1973
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1978
Chris Huang
Registrar
B.A., Calvin College, 1998
M.A., Purdue University at Calumet, 2005
Jane Rhoades Hudak
Professor, Art and Arts Education, CAS
B.F.A., Capital University, 1976
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1987
Sharon Hudson
University Lecturer, Communications, CAS
B.A., Governors State University, 1993
M.A., Governors State University, 1995
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2002
Jestina Hughes-Burke
Academic Advisor, CAS
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 Professor, International Business and Strategic Management, COB
B.S., University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1982
M.A., Fisher School of Business, The Ohio State University, 1987
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1989
Akkanad M. Isaac
Professor Emeritus, COB
B.S., Kerala University, 1954
M.S., Lehigh University, 1967
Ph.D., Lehigh University, 1969
Caron Jacobson
University Lecturer, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.S., Wayne State University, 1991
M.P.A., Wayne State University, 1994
Deborah James
Associate Professor, Media Communication, CAS
B.A. University of Guelph, 1999
M.A., New School for Social Research, 2003
Ph.D. Wayne State University, 2011
Dianne Jamison
Lecturer, Nursing, CHHS
B.S.N., University of Illinois, 1977
M.S.N., University of Illinois, 1982
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1995
Hyunkyu “Sean” Jang
Assistant Professor, Management, COB
B.A., Seoul National University, 2005
M.B.A., Columbia University, 2012
M.S., Seoul National University, 2012
Gretchen Jankowski
University Lecturer, Art, CAS
B.F.A., Columbia College Chicago, 2006
M.F.A., California State University, 2010
Kim Jaroszewski
University Lecturer, Psychology, COE
B.S., Loyola University Chicago, 1992
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1997
Susan Ji
Associate Professor, Finance, COB
B.A., Tianjin University, 1995
M.S., Tianjin University, 1997
Ph.D., Florida State University, 1998
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2003
Rosemary Johnsen
Professor, English, CAS
B.A., Michigan State University, 1987
M.A., Michigan State University, 1990
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1997
Carla M. Johnson
Academic Advisor, COE
A.A.S., Prairie State College, 1998
B.A., Governors State University, 2001
M.A., Governors State University, 2009
Vincent R. Jones
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.A., Illinois State University, 1979
J.D., John Marshall Law School, 1988
Elizabeth Joseph
Director, Auxiliary Services and Housing
A.A., Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD, 1974
B.A., Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN, 1976
M.S., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1978
Sam M. Joseph
Visiting Professor, Accounting, COB
B.S., Ain Shams University, Cairo Egypt
M.B.A., University of Toledo
M.S., University of Central Florida, 2016
Jeffrey Kaiser
Professor Emeritus, COE
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
Patti Kalvelage
Senior University Lecturer, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S. Benedictine University, 1985
M.S. Rush University, 1987
Ivonne Kanko
Visiting Professor, Addiction Studies, CHHS
B.S.,
M.S.,
Ph.D., Walden University, 2017
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
Robert Kaufmann
University Lecturer, Mathematics, CAS
B.A., Concordia Teachers College, 1971
M.S., Southern Illinois University, 1975
M.A., Governors State University, 2003
Alice Keane
Assistant Professor, Accounting, COB
B.A., University of Illinois, 1989
J.D., University of Illinois, 1993
L.L.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 2003
William Kelley
University Lecturer, Social Science, CAS
B.A., Rice University, 1976
M.A, University of Chicago, 1982
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1996
Maureen Kelly
Director, Governmental and Community Relations,
President’s Office
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 1981
Alexis Kennedy
General Counsel
B.A., University of Illinois, 1968
J.D., The University of Chicago, 1976
Stephen Kent
University Lecturer, Chemistry, CAS
B.A. Arts, Governors State University, 1982
M.S., Governors State University, 1987
M.B.A., Governors State University, 1993
Tricia Kerns
University 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
Diane Kjos
Professor Emeritus, COE
B.S., Syracuse University, 1973
M.A., Governors State University, 1974
Ph.D., Loyola University, 2000
Phyllis Klingensmith
Professor Emeritus, Physiology, CAS
B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1979
M.S., Ohio State University, 1981
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1984
Jeannine Klomes
Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education, COE
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
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
Associate Professor, School Psychology, COE
B.S., Eastern Illinois University, 1993
M.A., Eastern Illinois University, 1995
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2000
Nicole Koonce
Assistant 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
Frances Kostarelos
Professor, Liberal Studies and Anthropology, CAS
B.A., The University of Chicago, 1980
M.A., The University of Chicago, 1981
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1989
Marco Krcatovich
Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
B.S., University of Michigan, 2005
M.S.E., University of Pennsylvania, 2007
Kevin Kredens
Head Cross Country Coach, SA
B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1990
M.S., University of Northern Colorado, 1991
William Kresse
Assistant 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
Lecturer, 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
Ned Laff
Director, Center for the Junior Year
B.A., University of Illinois, 1971
M.A., University of Wyoming, 1973
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1983
Nikki LaGrone
Specialist, Online Instruction, COTL
Eileen Lally
Academic Advisor, UAAC
B.S., Chicago State College, 1970
M.A., Columbia College, 1994
Mary Lanigan
Associate 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
Angela Latham
Professor, Communication Studies, CAS
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 1983
M.S., University of North Texas, 1986
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997
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
Kimberly Lechner
Visiting Professor, Psychology & Counseling, COE
B.S., University of Illinois, 1999
M.A., Governors State University, 2003
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 2017
Sang Hoon Lee
Associate Professor, Media Communications, CAS
B.A., Sogang University, Seoul, Korea, 1997
M.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2002
Robert E. Leftwich
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S.N., Baylor University, 1963
M.S., Northern Illinois University, 1970
Ph.D., Clayton University, 1977
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
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
Sonya Lorelle
Assistant Professor, Counseling, COE
BS, Missouri State University, 1999
MS, Missouri State University, 2002
Ph.D., Old Dominion University, 2010
Ning Lu
Professor, Health Administration, CHHS
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
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
Elaine P. Maimon
President
B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1966
M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1967
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1970
Shannon Maldonado
University Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Studies, CAS
B.S., Oregon State University, 2007
M.B.A., Governors State University, 2009
Ph.D., Capella University, 2015
Richard Manprisio
University Lecturer, Computer Science, CAS
B.S., DeVry University, 2006
M.S., Keller Grad Schl. of Mgmt., DeVry University, 2008
Andrae Marak
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, CAS
Associate Professor, History and Political Science, CAS
B.A., Marquette University, 1993
M.A., Syracuse University, 1995
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2000
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
Assistant Professor, Higher Education, COE
B.M., Lamar University, 1997
M.Ed., Lamar University, 2004
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2010
David Matteson
Professor Emeritus, COE
B.A., Alfred University, 1960
B.D., Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 1964
Ph.D., Boston University, 1968
Larry Maucieri
Associate Professor, Counseling, COE
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991
M.A., New York University, 1998
Ph.D., Fordham University, 2003
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
Assistant Professor, Reading, COE
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
Josephine McCaskill
Visiting Professor, Nursing, CHHS
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D.,
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
Michele McMaster
University Lecturer, Communication, CAS
B.A., Knox College, 1971
M.A., Governors State University, 1975
M.A., Governors State University, 1989
Ph.D., The Union Institute & University, 1999
Paula McMullen
Academic Advisor - Senior Status, UAAC
B.A., Saint Xavier University, Chicago, 1994
M.A., Governors State University, 2004
Cheryl Mejta
Chair, Department of Addiction Studies and Behavioral Health, CHHS
Professor, Addictions Studies & Behavioral Health, CHHS
B.S., Bradley University, 1973
M.A., Bradley University, 1974
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1981
Evelina Mengova
Associate Professor, Economics, COB
M.A., Sofia University, 1997
M.A., Central European University, 1999
Ph.D., Georgetown University, 2005
Dwayne Mitchell
University Lecturer, Health Administration, CHHS
B.S., Illinois State University, 1982
M.H.A., Governors State University, 1984
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
Sonya Monroe
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.A., University of Illinois, 1959
M.S.W., University of Illinois, 1961
Ed.D., Western Michigan University, 1981
Lori Montalbano
Chair, Division of Arts and Letters
Associate Professor, Communication Studies, CAS
B.A. Indiana University Northwest, 1986
M.A. Purdue University Calumet, 1990
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1995
Jennifer Morehead Farmer
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
B.S., Indiana University, 2000
M.A., University of Phoenix, 2003
M.B.A., University of Notre Dame, 2009
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
Kerri Morris
Associate Professor, English, CAS
B.A., Wayland University, 1983
MA, Texas Christian University, 1987
PhD, Texas Christian University, 1989
Carol Morrison
Director, Family Development Center, COE
B.S., Purdue University, 1993
M.S., Pacific Oaks College, 2001
Lydia Morrow Ruetten
Dean, University Library
Professor, Library Science, UL
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Parkside, 1985
M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1988
M.B.A., Governors State University, 1993
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
James A. Munz
University Lecturer, Health Administration, CHHS
B.S., Governors State University, 1979
M.H.A., Governors State University, 1996
Somi Nagaraj
Visiting 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
Daniel Nearing
Professor, Media Communications, CAS
B.A., University of Calgary, 1984
M.A., University of Toronto, 1989
M.F.A., University of Toronto, 1992
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
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
Charles Nolley
Director, Digital Learning and Media Design, CAS
B.A., University of Montana, 1975
M.A., University of Montana, 1980
David A. O’Donnell
Senior University Lecturer, Addiction Studies, CHHS
A.A., College of Marin, 1976
B.A., Governors State University, 1984
M.H.S., Governors State University, 1990
Roberta O’Shea
Professor, 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
Ashley Ottmann
Head Coach, Volleyball, SA
Geraldine Outlaw
Chair, Department of Social Work, CHHS
Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1970
M.S.W., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1982
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2001
Novia Pagone
Visiting Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, CAS
B.A., Knox College, 1997
M.A., University of Texas, 2003
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2011
Aparna Palakodeti
Lecturer, Biology, CAS
B.S., Osmanin University, India, 1996
M.S., University of Hyderabad, India, 1998
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2006
Peter Palanca
Senior University Lecturer, Addiction Studies, CHHS
B.A., St. Mary’s University, 1973
M.A., St. Mary’s University, 1977
Milan Panic
University Lecturer, English, CAS
B.A., University of Zagreb, 1978
B.A., University of Zagreb, 1979
B.A., University of Zagreb, 1979
M.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 1983
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
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
Shawn Patrick
Associate Professor, Counseling, COE
B.A., St. Louis University, 1995
M.A., University of South Dakota, 1997
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 2002
June O. Patton
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Roosevelt University, 1967
M.A., Roosevelt University, 1968
M.S.T., The University of Chicago, 1971
Nancy Paus
University Lecturer, Mathematics and Secondary Education, CAS
B.S., Western Illinois University, 1974
M.E., Indiana Wesleyan University, 1995
Timothy Pedigo
Assistant Professor, Psychology, COE
B.A., Trinity College, 1981
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1987
Catherine Peoples Robinson
Lecturer, Nursing, CHHS
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D.,
John Perry
Director, Financial Aid, SA
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University - 2002
M.A., Olivet Nazarene University - 2004
Ed.D., Olivet Nazarene University - 2014
Karen Peterson
Professor Emeritus, COE
Director, Alternative Certification Partnership, COE
B.A., Elmhurst College, 1971
M.A., Governors State University, 1975
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1995
Emily Petkus
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Academic Resource Center, SA
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
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, COE
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1981
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1988
Sylvia Ponce De Leon
Associate Director of Financial Aid, SA
B.S. University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, 2001
Suzanne Prescott
Professor Emeritus, COE
B.A., Lake Forest College, 1963
M.A., University of Chicago, 1965
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1974
Robert Press
Professor Emeritus, COE
B.A., Antioch College, 1960
M.A., New York University, 1962
Linda Proudfit
Professor Emeritus, COE
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1970
M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1971
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1980
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
Jelena Radovic-Fanta
Assistant Professor, Anthropology and Sociology, CAS
M.A., 2006
Ph.D., 2012
Ujvala Rajadhyaksha
Assistant Professor, Management Studies, COB
Ph.D., Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India 1996
Kulugammana Ranmohotti
Assistant 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
Vinicio Reyes
Professor Emeritus, COE
L.I.C., Catholic University of Ecuador, 1960
M.Ed., Loyola University, Chicago, 1968
Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago, 1975
David Rhea
Associate Professor, Communication, CAS
B.A., Pepperdine University, 2000
M.A., University of Arizona, 2003
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia, 2007
Angela Riccelli
Visiting Professor, Communication Disorders, CHHS
B.A., Northern Illinois University, 1995
M.A., Governors State University, 2001
Ph.D., University of St. Francis, 2017
Kevin Riley
University Lecturer, Chemistry, CAS
B.S., Governors State University, 1989
M.S., Governors State University, 1994
Patricia Robey
Associate Professor, Counseling, COE
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
Kelly Robinson
Academic Advisor, Nursing, CHHS
Svetlana Rogachevskaya
Director, Center for the Performing Arts
B.A.,
M.A.,
Rick Romeli
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, SA
Cynthia Romnowski
Assistant Professor, Technical Services Librarian, Library
B.A., Grand Valley State University, 1998
M.A., Dominican University, 2002
M.A., Elmhurst College, 2014
Roshaunda Ross
Director, Dual Degree Program, SA
B.A., Indiana University, 2003
M.A., Indiana University, 2005
Rachel Round
Assistant Professor, Psychology, COE
B.A., California State University, 2007
M.A., Chapman University, 2012
Ed.S., Chapman University, 2013
Ph.D., Chapman University, 2017
Winfried Rudloff
Professor Emeritus, CAS
Diploma, University of Hamburg, Germany, 1952
Diploma, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1959
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1965
Elizabeth Ruiz
Associate Professor, Psychology, COE
B.S., University of Notre Dame, 1982
Ph.D., Northwestern University Medical School, 1995
Steven Russell
Professor, Multi-Categorical Special Education, COE
B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1971
M.Ed., University of Toledo, 1977
Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1981
Aheda Saber
University Lecturer, Computer Science, CAS
B.S., University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 1973
M.S., American University of Beirut, 1975
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1984
Joao Salm
Assistant 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, Nursing and Health Administration, CHHS
B.S.N., Emory University, 1972
M.S .N., Emory University, 1973
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1989
Adelle Sanders
Associate Professor, Social Work, CHHS
B.S., University of California, Davis, 1977
M.S.W., California State University, Sacramento, 1980
D.P.A., University of Southern California, 2003
Sheree Y. Sanderson
Assistant Dean of Students, SA
B.A., Governors State University, 1999
M.A., Governors State University, 2000
Ed. D., Governors State University, 2017
Patrick Santoro
Associate Professor, Communications, CAS
B.A., University of South Florida, 2001
M.A., University of South Florida, 2005
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2010
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
Randi Schneider
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, SA
A.A., Oakton Community College, 1981
B.S., Illinois State University, 1983
M.S., Illinois State University, 1987
Ed.D., University of Illinois, 1999
Amy Schoenberg
Study Abroad Coordinator, International Services, EMM
B.A., The American University, Rome, Italy, 2004
M.A., Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy, 2008
Caren Schranz
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, CHHS
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
M.S. Rush University, Chicago, 1986
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
Student Advisor, Continuing Education, XL
Dale Schuit
Professor, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., St. Louis University, 1976
M.S., The Ohio State University, 1981
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1988
Michelle Sebasco
External Programs Manager, Extended Learning
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2001
Colleen M. Sexton
Associate Provost and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Professor of Science Education
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
Lamise Shawahin
Assistant Professor, Psychology, COE
B.A., The Evergreen State Collgee, 2010
M.A., Purdue University, 2013
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2016
Xiaobo She
Assistant Professor, Elementary Education, COE
B.A., Sichuan University, Chengdu China, 2002
M.A., Texas Tech University, 2006
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2011
Yun-Yau (Steve) Shih
Chair, Division of Science, Mathematics, and Technology CAS
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
Assistant Professor, Chemistry, CAS
B.S., Boston College, 2001
Ph.D., Yale University, 2004
Uday Shinde
Assistant Professor, Management and Marketing, COB
B.S.,
M.S.,
Ph.D.,
Nancy Shlaes
Professor Emeritus, UL
B.S., University of Illinois, 1977
M.L.S., Rosary College, 1987
M. S., Governors State University, 1993
Ellen Silver-Horrell
University Lecturer, Education, COE
B.A., Governors State University, 1976
M.E., Saint Xavier University, 1997
Ed.D., Argosy University, 2014
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
Christina Sintic
University Lecturer, Criminal Justice, CAS
B.S., Florida State University, 1998
M.A., Sam Houston State University, 2001
Gerald Slowik
University Lecturer, Art, CAS
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 1995
M.F.A., Governors State University, 2008
Bradley Smith
Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Science, CAS
M.A., Illinois State University, 2003
Ph.D., Illinois State University, 2010
Kevin Smith
Coordinator of Veterans and Military Personnel, SA
B.A., Governors State University, 2013
Tracy Kim Snow
University Lecturer, Counseling, COE
B.A., University of St. Francis, 1994
M.A., Governors State University, 2000
Divya Sood
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.O.T., College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal, India 2002
O.T.D., Washington University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, 2007
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
Catherine Sori
Professor, Counseling, COE
B.A., Purdue University, Calumet, 1992
M.S., Purdue University, Calumet, 1995
Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette, 2000
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
Jessica Specht
Career Counselor, SA
B.A., Purdue University, 2005
M.A., Governors State University, 2010
Shirley Spencer
Assistant Professor, Nursing, CHHS
B.S., St. Xavier University, 1988
M.S., St. Xavier University, 1991
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2007
Lara Christina Stache
Assistant 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
Recruitment Coordinator, Career Services
B.A., University of St. Francis, 1987
M.A., Governors State University, 2006
Michael Stelnicki
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., DePaul University, 1961
M.A., Northwestern University, 1968
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 1980
Jeff Stevenson
Coordinator of the Art Gallery, CAS
B.S., Ohio State University, 1984
M.F.A., Ohio University, 1990
Pamela Stipanich
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Academic Advising Center
Academic Advisor, CHHS
B.S., Black Hills State University, 1989
M.A., Central Michigan University, 1996
Patricia Swaufield
University Lecturer, COE
B.A., University of Illinois, 1971
M.A., Lewis University, 1980
Robin L. Sweeney
Director, Student Disability Services and Career Advisor, SA
B.S., Illinois State University, 1984
M.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 1997
George Sweiss
University Lecturer, Computer Science, CAS
B.S.EE., University of Kent, England, 1972
M.S.EE., University of Surrey, England, 1977
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
(Clare) Xueqing 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
Jennifer Taylor
Academic Advisor, COB
B.A., Governors State University 2003
M.A., Governors State University 2004
Mojisola Tayo
Visiting Professor, Economics, COB
B.S.,
M.A., Buffalo State University, 2007
Ph.D.,
Renee Theiss
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, CHHS
B.S., Ithaca College, NY 1996
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2005
Georgianna M. Thomas
University Lecturer, Nursing, CHHS
B.S.N., DePaul University, 1975
M.S.N., Northern Illinois University, 1979
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 1986
Angela Thompson
Assistant 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
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
Michael Trendell
University Lecturer, Accounting, COB
B.A., Lewis University, 1990
M.B.A., Loyola University, 1993
Certified Internal Auditor, 1996
Certified Public Accountant, 1997
Albert Tuskenis
Associate Professor, Psychology, COE
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
Assistant Professor, Mathematics, CAS
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, 1994
M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1997
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2006
Catherine Tymkow
Associate Professor, 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
U
Aurélio Manuel Valente
Dean of Students/Vice President for Student Affairs, SA
B.S., University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, 1993
M.B.A., University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, 1999
M.Ed., Suffolk University, 2000
Ed.D., Florida State University, 2012
Chelsea Vanderpool
Assistant Professor, Management, COB
B.A., Southern Illinois University - 2006
M.A., Southern Illinois University - 2010
Ph.D., Cornell University Graduate School - Ithaca, NY, 2014
Ann Vendrely
Associate Provost and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., Goshen College, 1985
M.S., University of Indianapolis, 1987
Ed.D., Loyola University, 2002
D.P.T., Regis University, 2008
James Vining
Assistant 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
Amy Vujaklija
Assistant Professor, English, CAS
B.A., University of Kentucky, 1994
M.A., Spalding University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Louisville, 2004
Serena Wadhwa
Assistant Professor, Addiction Studies and Behavioral Health, CHHS
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
Lecturer, Management, COB
B.A.,
M.A.,
Ph.D.,
Stephen Wagner
Associate Professor, Management, COB
B.A., Bowling Green State University, 1991
M.A., Northern Illinois University, 1995
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 2000
Tiesha Walker
Coordinator of Peer Mentoring, Dual Degree Program, EMM
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2007
M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2009
Byron Waller
Associate Professor, Counseling, COE
B.S., Grace College, 1984
M.S.Ed., Chicago State University, 1992
Ph.D., Loyola University, 2002
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
Ting Jie Wang
Associate Professor, Accounting, COB
B.S., Rutgers University, Newark, 1991
M.B.A., Rutgers University, Newark, 1993
Ph.D., Rutgers University, Newark, 1999
Nicole Warmington-Granston
Assistant Professor, Political Science and Global Studies, CAS
B.S., The University of the West Indies, 2002
Ph.D., Florida International University, 2014
Robin D. Washington
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.S., University of Vermont, 1991
M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma, 1996
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2005
Deborah Watson
Visiting Professor, Counseling, COE
B.A., Governors State University, 2000
M.A., Governors State University, 2010
Ed.D., Governors State University, 2015
Jane Wells
Professor Emeritus, CAS
B.A., Marycrest College, 1966
M.S., University of Iowa, 1967
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1970
Phyllis West
University Lecturer, Social Work, CHHS
B.A., Paine College, 1988
M.S.W., Tulane University, 2003
M.P.H., Tulane University, 2004
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 2008
Christopher T. White
Associate 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
Assistant 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
Barbara Winicki
Associate Professor, Reading, COE
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1977
M.A., St. Xavier College, 1989
Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1999
Katherine Wix
Instructor, COE
M.S., Northern Illinois University, 2005
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 2015
Rebecca K. Wojcik
Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, CHHS
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, CHHS
B.A., College of St. Scholastica, 1979
M.H.P.E., University of Illinois, Chicago, 1984
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2007
Peggy G. Woodard
Professor Emeritus, COE
B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1973
M.S.E., Northern Illinois University, 1979
Ph.D., Loyola University of Chicago, 1993
Addison Woodward
Professor Emeritus, COE
B.S., C. W. Post College, 1964
M.A., Connecticut College, 1966
Ph.D., University of Toronto, 1968
William S. Yacullo
Professor Emeritus, CHHS
B.S., Elmhurst College, 1974
M.A., Northwestern University, 1976
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1982
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, COE
B.S., California State College of Pennsylvania, 1965
M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1969
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1974
Maristela Zell
Professor, 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
Assistant Professor, Mathematics, CAS
M.A., Washington University in St. Louis, 2000
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis, 2004
Jun Zhao
Dean, College of Business, COB
Professor, Management, COB
B.E., Shanghai Jiaotong University, China, 1990
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1994
D.B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1998
Yadi Ziaee
Director, Center for Active Engagement & Scholarship
B.A.S, Indiana University, 1992
M.S, Indiana University, 2004
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2010
Jason Zingsheim
Associate Professor, Communication, CAS
B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 2000
M.A, Arizona State University, 2004
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2008
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