Board of Trustees 2025-2026

Board Officers

John D. Ammons (AU ’83), Vice-Chair
Chad A. De King (AU ’83), Vice-Chair

Board Members

Jonathan Birkey (AU 2019)
Hilary K. Brennan (AU '83)
James A. Byrd, Jr. (AU '97, '00)
Matthew Cannon (AU ’94)
Thomas Choice
Douglas J. Craft (AU '75)
Austin Dempsey
Charles B. Doss
Ronald M. Hem
Joseph Kinahan (AU '85)
Amir Kirkwood (AU '94)
Brian Konen
Kay Page
Scott Palmer (AU ’72, Hon. ’02)
MaryMargaret Sharp-Pucci (GWC '82)
Ann Sheets (GWC ’77)
Linnea Windel (AU ’96)
Susana Rivera-Mills

Board Members, Emeriti

Donald A. Churchill (AU ’68, ’85)
Farrell Frentress (GWC ’64, ’71)
Joanne Hansen
Michael K. Keefe
Dr. Donald E. Kieso (AU ’58, Hon. ’03)
Ruth Mendius (AU ’67)
Myron J. Resnick
David K. Stone (AU '68)
Thomas Stuhley

Administration 2025-2026

Susana Rivera-Mills, PhD President
Derek Abrams, Special Assistant for Strategic Initiatives
Rebecca Flaminio, Senior Executive Assistant to the President/Board Professional

Academic Affairs

Paaige Turner, PhD Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Matthew Dabros, PhD Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Rebecca Ruffin, University Registrar
Sarah McHone-Chase, Director of Phillips Library

Academic Affairs, Educational Areas
Brenda Barnwell, DSW Dean, College of Education and Social Work and Education
Chetna Patel, PhD Interim Dean, College of Health and Sciences
Pegeen Reichert Powell, PhD Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Business
Concetta Zak, DNP Dean, School of Nursing

Advancement and Alumni Relations

Jennifer Buckley, EdD Senior Vice President for Student Success

Athletics

Community Relations

Sandra Galindo, Assistant Vice President for Community Relations
Natasha Ritsma, PhD Director of the Schingoethe Center

Enrollment and Marketing

Human Resources

Joanne Tolbert-Wells, Associate Vice President of People and Culture

Operations

Jeffrey King, EdD Chief Operating Officer
Hurstel Howard, Assistant Vice President / Chief Information Officer
William Davis, Chief of Police

Student Success

Jennifer Buckley, EdD Senior Vice President for Student Success
Arin Carter, EdD Assistant Vice President Student for Student Success and Innovation
Allison Brady, Assistant Vice President for Student Life / Dean of Students / Title IX Coordinator

University Center at McHenry County College

Kailley Harmon, Executive Director of the University Center at McHenry County College

Full-Time Faculty 2025-2026

Faith Agostinone
Professor, Co-Chair of EdD Program
Education
2003
EdD, Oklahoma State University

Alison Arendt
Associate Professor; Director of Graduate Studies for the School of Social Work, Coordinator of Military and Veteran Social Work Track
Social Work
2014
MSW, Aurora University

Ramona Baima
Senior Lecturer
Mathematics
2023
EdD, Aurora University

Bridgitte Barclay
Professor; Director of the Core Curriculum
English and Environmental Studies
2011
PhD, University of Texas at Arlington

Megan Beard
Assistant Professor; Director of the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program
Athletic Training
2002
PhD, University of Toledo

Michael Belbis
Assistant Professor
Exercise Science
2023
PhD, Purdue University

Marianne Benedek
Assistant Professor
Social Work
2020
DSW, Aurora University

Amanda Bodinet
Assistant Professor
Nursing
2022
MSN, Drexel University

Richard Boniak
Associate Professor
Biology and Environmental Science
2010
PhD, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Christina Bruhn
Professor
Social Work
2009
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Gerald Butters
Professor
History
1999
PhD, University of Kansas

Andrew Carr
Associate Professor
Business and Finance
2016
MBA, University of Chicago

Chih-Chiun Chen
Associate Professor; Kenneth C Corkum Distinguished Professorship in Life Science, Pre-Medical Professionals Advisor
Health Science
2016
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Christina Cicero
Assistant Professor; Chair of Undergraduate Nursing Program
Nursing
2022
MSN, Chamberlain University

Daniel Coles
Assistant Professor
Education
2022
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Juan Colon Santana
Associate Professor; Coordinator of Physical Sciences
Physics
2016
PhD, University of Nebraska

Heather Crapo
Assistant Professor
Chemistry
2024
DA, SUNY Binghamton

Jane Davis
Professor
Biology
2006
DVM,MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Kristie Demayo
Assistant Professor
Nursing
2023
MSN, Purdue University

Laura Donavon
Assistant Professor; Coordinator of Addictions and Forensics
Graduate Social Work
2015
MSW, Aurora University

Trevor Dotson
Senior Lecturer; Interim Chair and Technical Director of Theatre
Theatre
2023
MFA, University of Nevada Las Vegas

Patrick Dunn
Associate Professor; Chair of English
English
2006
PhD, Northern Illinois University

Paul Eberhart
Lecturer
Human-Animal Studies
2024
MA, Miami University

Sara Elliott
Associate Professor
English
2002
PhD, Northern Illinois University

Julie Ellis
Associate Professor
Nursing
2018
MSN, Benedictine University

Libby Escobedo
Professor; Coordinator of Undergraduate Research Program
Art History
2007
PhD, Bryn Mawr College

Carlos Estrada
Assistant Professor; Chair of Exercise Science; Coordinator of Health and Wellness
Exercise Science
2019
PhD, Oklahoma State University

Carolyn Foor
Lecturer; Coordinator Experiential Learning Dunham School of Business
Business and Communication
2021
MA, Northern Illinois University

LaTisha Foscett-Gonzalez
Assistant Professor; Coordinator of RN-BSN Program
Nursing
2024
DNP, Oak Point University

Renae Franiuk
Professor
Psychology
2005
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Lisa Fredenburgh
Parolini Distinguished Associate Professor of Music; Director of Choral
Music
2010
DMA, University of Arizona

Sara Gerend
Associate Professor
English
2008
PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara

Gregory Goalwin
Associate Professor
Sociology
2018
PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara

Janice Gont
Assistant Professor; Coordinator of Special Education and Elementary Education, Chair of Initial Licensure
Special Education
2021
PhD, Concordia University

Elizabeth Grabowski
Assistant Professor
Marketing
2019
MBA, Northwestern University

Shawn Green
Haase Distinguished Professor of Marketing
Marketing
1991
PhD, Union Institute

Janice Gries
Assistant Dean
Nursing - GWC
2013
DNP, University of Illinois at Chicago

Gopal Gupta
Associate Professor, Joe Dunham Distinguished Professorship in Ethics
Ethics
2021
PhD, University of Oxford

Donovan Gwinner
Associate Professor
English
2004
PhD, University of Arizona

Marissa Happ
Associate Professor; Coordinator of Gerontology and Healthcare Track
Social Work
2013
DSW, Aurora University

Uma Harijith
Lecturer
Mathematics
2023
MS, University of Kerala

Meredith Harvey
Associate Professor
English 
2010
PhD, Idaho State University

Denise L. Hatcher
Professor; Chair of Foreign Languages
Spanish
1996
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Mariem Hathout
Senior Lecturer
Health Science
2021
MD, Mohammed V University Medical School

Elbert Hearon
Associate Professor; Director of Graduate Programs for Dunham School of Business
Business Analytics
2018
MS, DePaul University

Keith Herrmann
Assistant Professor; Coordinator of Physical Education
Physical Education
2005
MAT, Aurora University

Lindsey Hill
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
2021
PhD, Purdue University

Daniel Hipp
Professor
English
1999
PhD, Vanderbilt University

Julie Hipp
Associate Professor; Director of Faculty Development
English
2011
PhD, Vanderbilt University

Denise Hobbs
Assistant Professor; Coordinator of Early Childhood Special Educ ESL/Bilingual
Education
2015
EdD, Loyola University Chicago

Edward Howerton
Associate Professor; Director of Graduate Education for the School of Education
Education
2014
EdD, Aurora University

Willie Jackson
Assistant Professor
Social Work
2020
PhD, Loyola University Chicago 

Meghan Jarpe
Assistant Professor
Graduate Social Work
2019
PhD, University of Chicago

Jessica Jensen
Visiting Senior Lecturer; Production Manager & Director of Theatre
Theatre
2024
MFA, University of Missouri - Kansas City

Ami Johanson
Associate Professor
Chemistry
2018
PhD, Northwestern University

Kristen Johnson
Associate Professor; Chair of Therapeutic Recreation and Autism Studies
Therapeutic Recreation
2017
MS, Aurora University 

Sandra Johnson
Assistant Professor
Nursing
2023
 MSN, Purdue University

Sara Johnson
Associate Professor
Psychology
2013
PhD, Northern Illinois University

James Kao
Associate Professor
Art
2013
MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Ruby Kaur
Assistant Professor; Chair of Health Science and Pre-Medical Professional Program
Health Science
2021
EdD Aurora University

Kelly Kellen
Assistant Professor; Coordinator of Online Programs for Dunham School of Business
Marketing
2021
MBA, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

Kenneth King
Professor
Education
2019
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Matthew Kneller
Professor
Communication
2003
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Jennifer L. Kohnke
Associate Professor
Education
2008
EdD, Roosevelt University

Brandon Kooi
Professor
Criminal Justice
2007
PhD, Michigan State University

Zebuline Koran
Assistant Professor; Director of Graduate Nursing Program
Nursing
2022
DNP, University of Kentucky - Lexington

Michelle Korir
Assistant Professor
Biology
2020
PhD, Michigan State University

Thomas Kunstbeck
Assistant Professor
Nursing
2019
MSN, Western Governor’s University

David Lash
Associate Professor
Computer Science
2017
PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology

Caleb Lewis
Associate Professor; Chair of Dunham School of Business
Economics and Finance
2018
PhD, Northern Illinois University

Stephanie Lilly
Lecturer
Psychology
2024
MA, Argosy University

Misti Ludwig
Assistant Professor
Nursing
2024
DNP, Regis University

Ariana Maggio
Assistant Professor
Social Work
2020
MSW, Aurora University

Byron Marshall
Lecturer
Business
2024
MBA, Rice University

Joseph Mattingly
Assistant Professor
Athletic Training
2024
MA, Fresno Pacific University

Veronica Mayer
Assistant Professor
Nursing
2024
PhD, Midwestern University

John McCormack
Associate Professor
Religion & History
2016
PhD, University of Notre Dame

Kym McKay
Lecturer
Sport Management
2023
MS, Western Illinois University

Felix Medina-Gonzalez
Senior Lecturer; Coordinator of ESL Program Endorsement
ESL/Bilingual
2021
EdD, Aurora University

Lauren Monahan
Senior Lecturer; Chair of Pre-Speech Language Pathology
Pre-Speech Language Pathology
2024
PhD, Nova Southeastern University

Shaun Neitzel
Assistant Professor; Chair of Sport Management
Sport Management
2020
EdD, Creighton University

Christopher Novak
Lecturer
Social Work
2024
MSW, Aurora University

Margaret Obermann
Assistant Professor
Nursing 
2019
MSN, Northern Illinois University 

Cristian Pastorello
Professor; Marvel E. Davis Distinguished Professorship in Music, Chair of Music
Music/Theory and Keyboard
2011
DMA, The University of Connecticut

Chetna Patel
Professor; Keith and Elizabeth Smith Chair in Science and Mathematics, Chair of Physical Sciences and Biology
Chemistry
1996
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Deanne Pawlisch
Assistant Professor; Chair of Human-Animal Studies
Human-Animal Studies
2024
MS, Western Illinois University

Anquenette Perkins
Assistant Professor
Social Work
2024
PhD, Jackson State University

Melissa Pertl
Associate Professor; Judith B. Dunham Distinguished Professorship in Nursing
Nursing
2015
MSN, Lewis University

Mark Petersen
Associate Professor; Director of Dunham Scholars Program; Chair of Political Science and Public Policy
Political Science and Public Policy
2017
PhD, Purdue University

James Petkus
Associate Professor
Computer Science and Mathematics
2016
MS, Northern Illinois University

Donald W. Phelps
Professor
Social Work
2001
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Austin Pickup
Associate Professor; Co-Chair of EdD Program
Education
2014
PhD, The University of Alabama

Mark Plummer
Associate Professor
Music
2009
DA, University of Northern Colorado

Andrew Prall
Professor
English
2024
PhD, University of Colorado Denver

Donald Prebys
Assistant Professor
Graphic Design
2023
MFA, University of Notre Dame

Christina Pykett
Assistant Professor
Nursing
2023
MSN, Olivet Nazarene University

Regina Rahn
Associate Professor; Chair of Mathematics
Mathematics
2011
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Joannes Reyes
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
2022
MS, Illinois Institute Tech

Carlos Robles
Assistant Professor
Social Work
2024
MA, University of Chicago

Alma Rodriguez Estrada
Professor
Biology
2013
PhD, Pennsylvania State University

David Rudek
Professor; Chair of Psychology & Sociology
Psychology
2007
PhD, Loyola University Chicago

Allison Schuck
Assistant Professor; Chair of Undergraduate Social Work
Social Work
2024
MSW, Aurora University

Wendy Seerup
Assistant Professor
Undergraduate Social Work - GWC
2017
MSW, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Eva Serrano
Associate Professor; Emerita Dean of Latino/a Initiatives, Coordinator of Latino/a Studies
Foreign Languages
2019
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Jay Shahed
Senior Lecturer
Health Science
2021
MBA, Robert Morris College

Terry Shapiro
Associate Professor
Psychology
2009
PhD, University of Iowa

Mark Soderstrom
Professor; Chair of History, Philosophy, & Religion
History
2011
PhD, Ohio State University

Aubrey B. Southall
Associate Professor; Coordinator of Secondary Education
Education
2016
PhD, Georgia State University

Caroline St. Clair
Professor; Chair of Computer and Data Science
Computer and Data Science
2022
PhD, DePaul University

Anthony Sutton
Lecturer
Business and Healthcare Administration
2024
MBA, Purdue University

Jamie Tabrizi
Assistant Professor
Nursing
2023
MSN, Western Governors University

Mary Tarling
Associate Professor; Director of Global Engagement
Accounting
2024
PhD, Cardinal Stritch University

Veo Taylor
Assistant Professor
Cybersecurity
2023
PhD, Virginia International University

Marcia Thompson
Assistant Professor; Chair of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
2023
JD, George Mason University

Maureen Tite
Assistant Professor
Nursing
2022
MSN, Lewis University

Kerry Vaccaro
Assistant Professor; Director of Nursing Skills and Simulation Center
Nursing
2023
MSN, Lewis University

Rebecca Vacco-Giudice
Assistant Professor
Social Work
2022
MSSW, Loyola University - Chicago

Laura Vargas
Senior Lecturer; Coordinator of Child Welfare Track
Social Work
2019
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Giulia Visconti
Lecturer
Social Work
2021
DSW, Aurora University

Mark Walter
Associate Professor
Philosophy
2006
PhD, DePaul University

Christopher Wells
Professor; Coordinator of Parks and Recreation Leadership
Parks and Recreation
2011
EdD, Aurora University

Lynn White
Professor of Accounting, Don & Donna Kieso Distinguished Professorship in Accountancy
Accounting
2018
PhD, University of Illinois, Chicago

Stephanie Whitus
Professor; Director of Graduate & Online Programs for Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
2007
PhD, Sam Houston State University

Pamela Wicks
Professor; Chair of Communication and Graphic Design
Communication
2011
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Lisa Woods
Assistant Professor
Education
2021
EdD, Aurora University

Mark Woolfington
Assistant Professor; University Chaplain
Religion
2022
PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary

Tracy Zalud
Visiting Assistant Professor
Literacy and Learning Education
2024
EdD, Aurora University

Haley Zimmerman
Assistant Professor, Clinical Education Coordinator of Athletic Training
Athletic Training
2021
EdD, University of Dayton

Faculty/Dean Emeriti

Sandra Alcorn
Dean Emeritus - GWC; Dean of the School of Social Work and Professor of Social Work, 1986-2003
GWC
2003
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Joan K. Arteberry
Professor Emeritus of Nursing and Communication; Professor of Nursing and Communication, 1979-2002
Nursing and Communication
2002
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rayonia A. Babel
Associate Professor Emeritus, Phillips Library; Reference Librarian, Phillips Library, (Associate Professor), 1971-2000 
University Library 
2001 
MA, Northern Illinois University 

Ronald Banaszak
Professor Emeritus of Education; Professor of Education, 2000-2013
Education
2013
PhD, Indiana University

Ronald G. Benson
Dean Emeritus, John and Judy Dunham School of Business and Professional Studies; Dean, John and Judy Dunham School of Business and Professional Studies, Professor of Management, 1999-2001 
John and Judy Dunham School of Business and Professional Studies 
2001 
PhD, University of Iowa

Roald O. Berg
Associate Professor Emeritus; Associate Professor of Mathematics and Education, 1967-1999;
Mathematics
1999
MEd, University of Florida

Henry Boer
Professor Emeritus of Education; Professor of Education, 2001-2016; 
Education
2016
PhD, Southern Illinois University

Sara E. Bonkowski
Professor Emeritus of Social Work; Professor of Social Work, 1986-2001
Social Work
2001
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Deborah Brotcke
Professor Emeritus of Education; Professor of Education, 1992-2016
Education
2016
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Raymond S. Christiansen
Associate Professor Emeritus, University Library; Head of Media Services, Phillips Library; Associate Professor, 1977-2003
University Library
2003
MSEd, Northern Illinois University

Laurel Church
Professor Emeritus of Communication; Poetry Artist in Residence, Professor of Communication, 1985-2003
Communication
2001
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Carol D. Crane
Professor Emeritus of Biology; Associate Professor of Biology, 1968-1971, 1978-2006
Biology
2006
MA, University of North Carolina

Robert A. Dillon
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics; Associate Professor of Mathematics, 1977-2006
Mathematics
2006
MA, Ball State University 

Willam B. Duncan
Senior Vice President Emeritus - GWC; Vice President and Chief Academic Officer – GWC; Assistant Professor of Recreation Administration, 1970-2011 
GWC 
2011 
EdD, Northern Illinois University 

Carol R. Dunn 
Vice President for Enrollment Emeritus; Vice President for Enrollment, 2000-2009; Director of Adult and Continuing Education, 1982-1985
Enrollment
2009
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Marvin Edwards
Professor Emeritus of Education; Professor of Education, 2002-2017
Education
2017
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Joan Fee
Professor Emeritus of Education; Professor of Education; Chair EdD Program, 2003-2016
Education
2016
PhD, University of Chicago

David Frost
Professor Emeritus of Business; Associate Professor of Business, 2006-2016
Business
2016
MBA, Harvard University

Donald A. Fuller
Professor Emeritus of English; Professor of English, 1963-1999
English
1999
PhD, Northern Illinois University

Mary Glenn
Associate Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing, 1984-2004
Nursing
2004
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

John Gudenas
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science; Professor of Computer Science, 1991-2010
Computer Science
2010
PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology

Crystal R. Janaskie
Professor Emerita of Economics and Business; Assistant Dean, Director of Academic Advisement and Associate Professor of Economics and Business, 1959-1977
Economics and Business
1977
MBA, University of Chicago

Gary D. Jewel
Dean Emeritus, College of Education; Director, Graduate Programs, 1994-1996; Dean, College of Education 1996-2003; Executive Director, Institute for Collaboration, 2003-2005; Part-Time Instructor, 2005-2012
Education
2012
MS, Illinois State University

Christina Krause
Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychology; Associate Professor of Psychology, 1996-2016
Psychology
2016
PhD, Northern Illinois University

Steven R. Lay
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics; Professor of Mathematics, 1971-1990
Mathematics
1990
PhD, University of California-Los Angeles

J. Kenneth Leask
Professor Emeritus of Psychology; Professor of Psychology, 1966-2001
Psychology
2001
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Maryanne Locklin
Associate Professor and Director Emeritus, School of Nursing; Director, School of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing, 1995-2006
Nursing
2006
DNS, Rush University

Barbara Lockwood
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing, 2003-2016
Nursing
2016
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Stephen P. Lowery
Professor Emeritus of Art; Professor of Art, 1986-2013
Art
2013
MFA, Tulane University

John J. Melles
Professor Emeritus of Physics; Professor of Physics and Engineering Science, 1974-2006
Physics
2006
PhD, University of Missouri

Mary A. Harper Miller
Dean Emeritus, School of Nursing; Dean, School of Nursing; Professor of Nursing, 1996-2001
Nursing
2001
PhD, University of Colorado

John Morrison
Professor Emeritus of Social Work; Professor of Social Work, 1987-2008
Social Work
2008
DSW, Hunter College, City University of New York

Carolyn Mull
Professor Emeritus of Nursing; Professor of Nursing, 1987-2003
Nursing
2003
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Kay Nelson
Associate Professor Emeritus of English; Associate Professor of English and Communication, 1991-2003
English
2003
PhD, University of Chicago

Linda Olbinski
Dean Emeritus - GWC; Dean, School of Professional Studies - GWC,  2002-2010; Director of Continuing Education, 2010-2012
GWC
2012
PhD, Marquette University

Kenneth A. Olenik
Professor Emeritus of Sociology; Associate Professor of Sociology, 1966-1996
Sociology
1996
MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Susan L. Palmer
Professor Emeritus of History; Professor of History; Curator of Jenks Collection, 1973-2010
History
2010
PhD, Northern Illinois University

Charlotte G. Peichl
Associate Professor Emeritus of Music; Associate Professor of Music, 1974-1994
Music
1994
MM, Northwestern University

Marianne Piet
Associate Professor Emeritus of Social Work; Associate Professor of Social Work, 1996-2006
Social Work
2007
DSW, Loyola University Chicago

Ronald Ramer
Associate Professor Emeritus; Associate Professor of Philosophy/Interdisciplinary Studies, 1991-2010
Philosophy/Interdiscipinary Studies
2010
PhD, Syracuse University

Susan Ross
Professor Emeritus of Social Work; Professor of Social Work, 1995-2010
Social Work
2010
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Michael Sawdey
Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts; Professor of Fine Arts, 1985-2011
Fine Arts
2011
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Sonja Scarseth
Associate Professor Emeritus, University Library; Catalog Librarian, Phillips Library, (Associate Professor), 1964-1998
University Library
1998
MLS, University of Michigan

Harold Schrage
Professor Emeritus of Social Work; BSW Program Director, 1987-1991; Field Coordinator of Field Placement, 1991-1992
Social Work
1994
PhD, University of Minnesota

Deanna Sommers
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing, 2006-2016
Nursing
2016
MSN, Wayne State University

Hanni U. Taylor
Professor Emeritus of English; Professor of English, 1978-2006
English
2006
PhD, Northern Illinois University

John G. Vanko
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education; Associate Professor of Education, 1996-2008
Education
2008
EdD, Loyola University Chicago

Richard F. Westphal
Professor Emeritus of English; Professor of English, 1971-2010
English
2010
DA, Illinois State University

Rita Yerkes
Dean Emeritus, School of Experiential Leadership; Dean, School of Experiential Leadership; Professor of Leisure Studies, 1987-2008
Experiential Leadership
2008
EdD, Northern Illinois University

Craig A. Zimmerman
Professor Emeritus of Biology; Professor of Biology, 1975-2000
Biology
2000
PhD, University of Michigan