2018-19 Academic Catalog 
    
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2018-19 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Faculty and Administrative Staff*

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Harvey Abramowitz (1987)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Columbia University, 1972; Master’s, 1975; Doctorate, 1983.
 
Raida Abuizam (1999)
Associate Professor of Operations Management
Bachelor’s, University of Jordan, 1987. Master’s, Purdue University, 1999. Doctorate, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2005.
 
Jai P. Agrawal (1990)
Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, Indian Institute of Technology (India), 1968; Master’s, 1970; Doctorate, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1991.
 
Ashfaq Ahmed (1980)
Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology
H.S.C., National College (Pakistan), 1968; Bachelor’s, University of Karachi (Pakistan), 1973; Master’s, University of Waterloo, 1978.
 
Khair Al Shamaileh (2015)
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Doctorate, The University of Toledo, 2015.
 
Alireza Alavizadeh (2011)
Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, Sharif University of Tech. (1996); Master’s, Morehead State University, 2000; Doctorate, Indiana State University, 2007.
 
Mitchell S. Alix (2006)
Associate Professor of Biology
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1997; Doctorate, 2006.
 
Jodi Allen (2011)
Continuing Lecturer of Nursing
Master’s, Purdue University, 2011.
 
Alice Anderson (2010)
Professor of Education
Doctorate, Virginia Tech.
 
Arifin Angriawan (2007)
Professor of Strategy
SE, Universitas Persada (Indonesia), 1992; Master’s, Wichita State University, 1995; Doctorate, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2009.
 
Constantin M. Apostoaia (2006)
Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Transilvania University of Brasov, 1976; Doctorate, 1999.
 
B. Lee Artz (2002)
Professor of Communication
Bachelor’s, Wayne State University, 1974; Master’s, California State University, 1990; Doctorate, University of Iowa, 1992.
 
Gokarna Raj Aryal (2006)
Associate Professor of Statistics
Master’s, Tribhuvan University at Nepal, 1997; Master’s, International Center for Theoretical Physics, 2001; Master’s, University of South Florida, 2003; Doctorate, 2006
 
Heather Augustyn (2017)
Continuing Lecturer of English
Master’s, DePaul University, 1996.
 
Dennis H. Barbour (1985)
Associate Professor of English
Bachelor’s, Indiana State University, 1969; Master’s, 1971; Doctorate, Auburn University, 1979.
 
Jaclyn Barkow (2013)
Continuing Lecturer of Accounting
Master’s, Valparaiso University, 2007.
 
Reynaldo D. Barreto (1992)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Bachelor’s, South Florida, 1981; Doctorate, University of Notre Dame, 1988.
 
Geoffrey R. Barrow (1983)
Professor of Spanish
Bachelor’s, University of Leeds (England), 1966; Master’s, Brown University, 1968; Doctorate, 1971.
 
Scott Bates (2015)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Goshen College, 1992; Master’s, Arizona State University, 2004; Doctorate, 2009.
 
Lisa Bernstein (2016)
Visiting Instructor of Education
Master’s, Northeastern Illinois University, 2010.
 
Angshuman Bharadwaz (2017)
Visiting Instructor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, University of Gauhati (India), 2013; Master’s, Purdue University, 2017.
 
Joseph Bigott (1998)
Associate Professor of History
Bachelor’s, Augustana College, 1979; Master’s, University of Notre Dame, 1981; Doctorate, University of Delaware, 1993.
 
Michelle Block (2004)
Associate Professor in Nursing
Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1985; Master’s, Purdue University, 1993.
 
Nicole Blodgett (2015)
Assistant Professor Nursing
Master’s, University of Iowa, 2003; Doctorate, 2014.
 
Carolyn R. Boiarsky (1995)
Professor of English
Bachelor’s, University of Pennsylvania, 1963; Master’s, Loyola University, 1971; Doctorate, Georgia State University, 1984.
 
Heather Bowers (2015)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Master’s, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2011.
 
Thomas F. Brady III (1992)
Professor of Operations Management
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1981; Master’s, 1991, Doctorate, 1996.
 
Tantatape Brahmasrene (1988)
Professor of Finance and International Business
Bachelor’s, Kasetsart University (Thailand), 1977; Master’s, Indiana State, 1979; Master’s, University of Cincinnati, 1981; Doctorate, 1986; Certified Financial Planner, 1991; Chartered Financial Consultant, 1992.
 
LaVada Taylor Brandon (2001)
Associate Professor of Education
Bachelor’s, Fisk University, 1991; Master’s, Tennessee State University, 1995; Doctorate, Louisiana State University, 2001.
 
Kaley Brennen (2016)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Master’s, Kaplan University, 2016.
 
Maria Brewer (2017)
Visiting Assistant Profesor of Nursing
Master’s, University of Phoenix.
 
Glynn E. Bricker (2009)
Associate Professor of Physics
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2001; Master’s, 2005; Doctorate, 2009.
 
Ken P. Bronowski (2005)
Continuing Lecturer of Communications and Creative Arts
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1993; Master’s, 2007.
 
Kimberly Brunt (2015)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1989; Master’s, Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, 1993; Doctorate, 1996.
 
Rita Brusca-Vega (2004)
Associate Professor of Education
Bachelor’s, Northern Illinois University, 1977. Master’s, 1979. Doctorate, 1986.
 
Lizabeth A. Bryant (2004)
Professor of English
Associate’s, Piedmont Virginia Community College, 1983; Bachelor’s, VIrginia Commonwealth University, 1985; Master’s, 1987; Doctorate, University of South Florida, 1994.
 
Ricardo Calix (2011)
Associate Professor Computer Information Technology
Doctorate, Louisiana State University, 2011.
 
Jane Campbell (1980)
Professor of English
Bachelor’s, University of Arkansas, 1969; Master’s, Northern Illinois University, 1976; Doctorate, 1979.
 
Elaine Carey (2017)
Professor of History; Dean, College of Humanities, Education, and Social Science
Doctorate, University of New Mexico.
 
Theresa M. Carilli (1988)
Professor of Communication
Bachelor’s, University of Connecticut, 1978; Master’s, 1981; Doctorate, Southern Illinois University, 1990.
 
Gisele M. Casanova (1990)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Bachelor’s, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1982; Master’s, Northern Illinois University, 1986; Doctorate, 1989.
 
Jose Castro-Urioste (1998)
Professor of Spanish
Bachelor’s, University of San Marcos, 1988; Master’s, University of Pittsburgh, 1990; Doctorate, 1993.
 
Chandramouli Viswanathan Chandramouli (2008)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Doctorate, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 1997. P.E. Ohio 2006.
 
Magesh Chandramouli (2011)
Associate Professor of Computer Graphics Technology
Doctorate, Purdue University, 2011
 
Bin Chen (2008)
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering.
Doctorate, Duke University.
 
Chien-Chung Chen (2014) 
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Bachelor’s, Chung Yuan Christian University 1998; Master’s, National Taiwan University of Science & Technology 2000; Doctorate, Pennsylvania State University 2009. P.E. 2013.
 
Kuan-Chou Chen (2002)
Thomas M. McDermott Sr. Professor in Economic Development; Interim Director, White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bachelor’s, National Cheng Kung University, 1984; Bachelor’s, 1986; Doctorate, Michigan State University, 1995.
 
Ralph L. Cherry (1985 - West Lafayette, 1987)
Associate Professor of Sociology
Bachelor’s, Oklahoma Baptist University, 1971; Master’s, Portland State University, 1978; Doctorate, University of Minnesota, 1983.
 
Valeria Chiritescu (2017)
Visiting Instructor of
Master’s, Eastern Illinois University.
 
Young D. Choi (1990) 
Professor of Biology
Bachelor’s, Yonsei University, 1979; Master’s, Southern Illinois University, 1984; Doctorate, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1991.
 
Mita Choudhury (2005)
Associate Professor, English
Bachelor’s, Lady Shri Ram College (India), 1980; Master’s, Delhi University, 1982; Doctorate, Pennsylvania State University, 1989.
 
Hui Chu (2014)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Bachelor’s, University of California, 2006; Master’s, University of Kentucky, 2011; Doctorate, 2014.
 
Kungwen Chu (2005)
Continuing Lecturer of Management Information Systems
Bachelor’s, University of Illinois at Champaign, 1996; Master’s, Governors State University, 2003; Master’s, Purdue University, 2005.
 
Keh-wen Chuang (2002)
Professor of Computer & Information Technology
Bachelor’s, Soochow University, (Taiwan), 1987; Master’s, Michigan State (1995); Doctorate, Purdue University, 2012.
 
Annette M. Coates (2004)
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Loyola, 1998; Master’s, 2003.
 
Jesse S. Cohn (2000)
Associate Professor of English
Bachelor’s, Earlham College, 1994; Master’s, State University of New York (Binghamton), 1996; Doctorate, 1999.
 
Frank Colucci (2003)
Associate Professor of Political Science
Bachelor’s, Syracuse University, 1993; Master’s, University of Notre Dame, 1997.
 
Joy L. Colwell (1999)
Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision; Director of Graduate Studies
Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1980; Doctorate, Indiana University/School of Law, 1984.
 
Susan E. Conners (1993) 
Professor of Management
Associate’s, Indiana Vocational Tech College, 1986; Bachelor’s, Calumet College of St. Joseph, 1990; Master’s, Purdue University, 1994; Doctorate, Loyola University, 2000.
 
Mary Connolly (2015)
Continuing Lecturer of History and Political Science and CEP
Bachelor’s, John Carroll University, 1992; Master’s, SUNY Binghamton 1994.
 
Michael J. Connolly (2004)
Professor of History
Bachelor’s, St. Michael’s College, 1993; Master’s, The Catholic University of America, 1995; Doctorate, 2000.
 
Renee Conroy (2009)
Associate Professor Philosophy; Interim Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Doctorate, University of Washington, 2009.
 
Ronald Corthell (2011)
Professor of English
Bachelor’s, John Carroll University, 1971; Master’s, Cornell University, 1974; Doctorate, Cornell University, 1976.
 
Karen Covington (2017)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Master’s, Lewis University; Doctorate, University of Phoenix.
 
John C. Creighton (2000)
Professor of Biological Sciences
Bachelor’s, Fort Hays State University, 1984; Master’s, University of Oklahoma, 1990; Doctorate, 1995.
 
Cezara Crisan (2010)
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2005; Master’s, Loyola University Chicago, 2007; Doctorate, 2013.
 
Marianne Curia (2015)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Saint Xavier College; Master’s, Governors State University; Doctorate, Capella University, 2007.
 
Purna Chandra Das (1991)
Professor of Physics; Head, Chemistry and Physics
Bachelor’s, Utkal University (India), 1974; Master’s, 1976; Doctorate, City University of New York, 1983.
 
Janet Davis (2015) 
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Doctorate, Loyola University, 1986.
 
Jerry D. De Groot (2002)
Continuing Lecturer of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Dordt College, Iowa, 1976; Master’s, University of Northern Iowa, 1983; Master’s, University of California, 2002.
 
Ronald D. DeCastro (2017)
Visiting Instructor of Computer Information Technology
Associate’s, Purdue University, 2002; Bachelor’s, 2004; Final Certificate, Western Governors University, 2017.
 
Cheryl W. DeLeon (2005)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Bachelor’s, Butler, 2000; Master’s, West Virginia, 2002; Doctorate, 2004.
 
Niranjan Desai (2013)
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Doctorate, University of Louisville, 2011
 
David J. Detmer (1989)
Professor of Philosophy
Bachelor’s, Boston University, 1980; Master’s, Northwestern University, 1982; Doctorate, 1986.
 
Catherine DeVaney (2013)
Continuing Lecturer of Nursing
Master’s, Walden University, 2012.
 
Vijaya Kumar Devabhaktuni (2018)
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Head, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bachelor’s, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, 1997; Master’s, 1997; Doctorate, Carleton University (Canada), 2003.
 
Mary J. Didelot (1991)
Associate Professor of Education
Bachelor’s, Ball State University, 1971; Master’s, Indiana University, 1973; Doctorate, Walden University, 1992.
 
Corinne Djuric (2012)
Continuing Lecturer of Nursing
Master’s, Purdue University, 2011.
 
Thomas J. Dobrowski (1995)
Associate Professor of Construction Engineering and Management Technology
Associate’s, Purdue University, 1987; Bachelor’s, 1988; Master’s, 2001.
 
James W. Dolen (2017)
Assistant Professor of Physics
Bachelor’s, University of Rochester, 2006; Doctorate, University of California-Davis, 2012.
 
Gayla S. Domke (2005)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Manchester College, 1980; Master’s, Clemson University, 1983; Doctorate, 1988.
 
Karen D. Donah (2005)
Clinical Assistant Professor of American Sign Language
Associate’s, San Diego Mesa Community College, 1975; Bachelor’s, San Diego State, 1977; Master’s, Hyles Anderson College, 1982.
 
Joan E. Dorman (2004)
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Northern Illinois University, 1965. A.S., Thornton Community College, 1977. Bachelor’s, St. Francis College, 1985. Master’s, Purdue University Calumet, 1987.
 
Daniel M. Dunn (1976)
Professor of Communication
Bachelor’s, Wayne State University, 1972. Master’s, 1973. Doctorate, 1976.
 
Janusz Duzinkiewicz (1997)
Associate Professor of History
Bachelor’s, Spring Hill College, 1976; Master’s, University of Iowa, 1980; Doctorate, 1992.
 
J.T. Eagan (2017)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting
Master’s, Purdue Univeristy, 2017.
 
Taryn Eastland (2012)
Associcate Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, Nursing 2004; Master’s, 2006; Doctorate, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2010.
 
Anne B. Edwards (1997)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Bachelor’s, Lewis and Clark College, 1992; Master’s, Pennsylvania State University, 1995; Doctorate, 1997.
 
Mary Jane Eisenhauer (2006)
Associate Professor of Education
Bachelor’s, Northwestern University, 1988; Master’s, Northwestern University, 1989; Doctorate, National College of Education, National-Louis University, 1999.
 
Norma Elias (2014)
Continuing Lecturer of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics.
License, Lebanese University, 1980; Master’s, Indiana University, 1985; Doctorate, 1987.
 
Anthony D. Elmendorf (1991)
Professor of Mathematics
Master’s, University of Chicago, 1975; Doctorate, 1979.
 
Mark Emmett (2014)
Continuing Lecturer English Language Program
Master’s, Bond University Queensland (Australia), 2009.
 
Craig Engle (2010)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, Purdue University; Master’s, 2006.
 
Mohammed Errihani (2007)
Associate Professor of Linguistics/ESL
Bachelor’s, University of Fez (Morocco), 1987; Master’s, 1989; Master’s, University of Illinois, 1996; Doctorate, 2007.
 
Nicole Evans (2014)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Bachelor’s, Grand Valley State University 2005. Doctorate, University of Michigan 2012.
 
Roy E. Evans, Jr. (1991)
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, Virginia Military Institute, 1963; Bachelor’s, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1968; Master’s, 1972. Master’s, Roosevelt University, 1978; Doctorate, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2002. Registered Architect, Illinois. P.E., Illinois
 
Geralyn A. Farley (1988)
Associate Professor of Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional, and Tourism Management
Bachelor’s, Clarke College, 1975. Master’s, Governors State University, 1984. Master’s, Indiana University, 1995.
 
Omer Farook (1984)
Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
L.M.E., Government Polytechnic (India), 1970. Bachelor’s, Chicago Technical College, 1973. Bachelor’s, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1978. Master’s, 1983.
 
Connie Farrell (2012) 
Continuing Lecturer of English
Master’s, Indiana University 1998
 
Bankole Fasanya (2016)
Assistant Professor of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership
Doctorate, North Carolina A&T State University, 2013.
 
Masoud Fathizadeh (2000)
Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, University of Science & Technology, 1978; Master’s, University of Toledo, 1982; Doctorate, Cleveland State University, 1987.
 
David J. Feikes (1992)
Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Ball State, 1977; Master’s, Purdue University, 1984; Doctorate, 1992.
 
Lori S. Feldman (1992)
Professor of Marketing; Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Bachelor’s, University of Michigan, 1987; Master’s, 1992;  Doctorate, 1992.
 
Harshini Fernando (2006)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Colombo (Sri Lanka), 1997; Master’s, South Florida, 2001; Doctorate, Texas Tech, 2006.
 
Colin D. Fewer (2000)
Associate Professor of English
Bachelor’s, University of Manitoba, 1991; Master’s, 1994; Doctorate, Pennsylvania State University, 2000.
 
Heather Fielding (2009)
Associate Professor of English
Bachelor’s, Tulane University, 1999; Master’s, Brown University, 2002; Doctorate, 2007.
 
Rita A. Fields (1992)
Assistant Professor of Foods and Nutrition
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1973. Master’s, 1982. R.D., Indiana.
 
Kasia Firlej (2000)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing
Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1992; Master’s, Purdue University, 2000.
 
Tiffany Fisher (2013)
Visiting Instructor of English
Bachelor’s, University of Phoenix, 2009; Master’s, Purdue University, 2015.
 
Michael J. Flannery (1982)
Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Cert., Navy Class A Commissary School, 1972. Associate’s, Schenectady County Community College, 1977; Bachelor’s, Cornell University, 1980; Master’s, 1981.
 
Kristine Florczak (2016)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Doctorate, Loyola University Chicago, 2003.
 
Deanna Francoeur-Schmidt (2011)
Continuing Lecturer of Communication and Creative Arts
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1997. Master’s, 2000.
 
Denise Frazier (2014)
Assistant Professor of Literacy Education
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1989; Master’s, Ball State University, 2004; Doctorate, 2014.
 
Maria Luisa Garcia-Verdugo (1996)
Professor of Spanish; Interim Department Head, Political Science, Economics, World Languages and Cultures
Bachelor’s, Universidad de Extremadura (Spain), 1981; Master’s, Michigan State University, 1985; Doctorate, State University of New York, 1991.
 
Janet Garwood (2010)
Associate Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2006; Master’s, South University, 2010.
 
Christopher Georgeff (2002)
Continuing Lecturer of Behavioral Science
Master’s, Illinois Institute of Technology.
 
Lindsay Gielda (2015)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin, 2005; Doctorate, University of Michigan, 2010.
 
Catherine M. Gillotti (1996)
Associate Professor of Communication
Bachelor’s, University of Dayton, 1990; Master’s, 1992; Doctorate, University of Kentucky, 1996.
 
Dawit Gizachew (2015)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Doctorate, University of New South Wales, 1995.
 
Donald L. Gray (1990)
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1986; Master’s, University of Notre Dame, 1988; Doctorate, 1990.
 
Jeff L. Gregg (2003)
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1982., Master’s, University of Michigan, 1984; Doctorate, Purdue University, 1992.
 
Anne E. Gregory (2017)
Professor of  Education; Director, School of Education and Counseling
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1991; Master’s, University of Texas, 1996; Doctorate, Purdue University, 2002.
 
Tammy S. Guerrero (1986)
Associate Professor of Library Science/Social Sciences Librarian; Director Learning & Research Services
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1999; Master’s, Indiana University, Indianapolis, 2001.
 
Zbeyde Seda Gulvas (2017)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science
Bachelor’s, Ege University (Turkey), 2003; Master’s, Purdue University, 2009; Doctorate, 2012.
 
Patricia L. Hales (2001)
Continuing Lecturer of Communication and Creative Arts
Bachelor’s, Indiana University School of Music, 1977; Master’s, 1978.
 
Robert Hallock (2015)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Doctorate, Binghamton University, 2005.
 
Amy Hammoud (2014)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Associate’s, Indiana University, 2000; Associate’s, Purdue University, 2009; Bachelor’s, University of Phoenix, 2012; Master’s, 2013.
 
Sheila Hanley (2014)
Visiting Instructor of History and Philosophy
Master’s, Northwestern-Kellogg, 2002.
 
Matthew Hanson (2011)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing
Master’s degree; Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1999; Master’s, 2003.
 
Wei He (2012)
Associate Professor of Management
Bachelor’s, Soochow University (China), 1998; Master’s, Leeds Metropolitan University (United Kingdom), 2001, 2002; Master’s, Florida International University, 2006, Doctorate, Florida International University, 2012.
 
Paul J. Hecht (2006)
Associate Professor of English
Bachelor’s, Amherst, 1996; Master’s, Cornell, 1999; Doctorate, 2004.
 
Kelly Herbert (2005)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Master’s, University of Wisconsin, 2004.
 
Alexandru Herescu (2015)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Bucharest Polytechnic Institute (Romania), 1997; Master’s, Purdue University, 2003; Doctorate, Michigan Technological Institute, 2013.
 
Karen Hernes (2015)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Huntington University, 1997; John Hopkins University, 2001; Master’s Valparaiso University 2014.
 
Carolyn J. Higgins (2003)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1985; Master’s, 1988.
 
James B. Higley (1988)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1985; Master’s, 1987. P.E., Indiana.
 
Emily J. Hixon (2001-2003; 2006)
Professor of Education; Director, Center for Faculty Development and Leadership
Bachelor’s, Albion College, 1998; Master’s, Indiana University, 2000, 2001; Doctorate, 2005.
 
Dianne Hoekstra (2014)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Master’s, Purdue University, 1995.
 
Thomas A. Holets (2000)
Continuing Lecturer of Accounting
Bachelor’s, Minnesota, 1961; Master’s, Vandercook College of Music; 1968; Master’s, Roosevelt 1978; C.P.A.
 
Kenneth C. Holford (2000)
Professor of Biology; Dean, College of Engineering and Sciences
Bachelor’s Augustana, 1991; Master’s, Southern Illinois University, 1994; Doctorate, Illinois State University, 2000.
 
Lisa A. Hollingsworth (1998)
Associate Professor of Education
Bachelor’s, Ball State University, 1982; Master’s, 1985; Doctorate, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 1998.
 
Jerry Holt (2008)
Associate Professor of English
Bachelor’s, Oklahoma State University, 1964; Master’s, University of Oklahoma, 1968; Doctorate, 1983.
 
Gail Hoover King (2010)
Professor of Accounting
Bachelor’s, University Kansas, 1982; Master’s, 1984; Doctorate, Northern Illinois University, 1994.
 
Lisa Hopp (1992)
Professor of Nursing; Dean, College of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Grinnell College, 1977; Bachelor’s, Rush University, 1979; Master’s, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1988; Doctorate, 1992.
 
Akram Hossain (1987)
Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology, Director, CPMI
Bachelor’s, University of Chittagong, 1973; Master’s, Texas A & M University-College Station, 1984.
 
Nasser Houshangi (1989)
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s, University of Colorado, 1981; Master’s, 1984; Doctorate, Purdue University, 1990, P.E., Indiana.
 
Jilian Hus (2017)
Visiting Instructor of Education
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2009; Master’s, 2014.
 
Grethe Hystad (2015)
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Doctorate, University of Arizona, 2009.
 
Sundeep Inti (2018)
Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering and Management Technology
Bachelor’s, Andhra University (India), 2005; Master’s, Indian Institute of Technoloy Madras (India), 2009; Doctorate, The University of Texas, 2016.
 
Shontrai Irving (2014)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Quantitative Business Studies
Doctorate, Indiana University, 2003.
 
Meden Isaac-Lam (2011)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Bachelor’s, University of Santo Tomos (Philippines), 1980; Master’s, San Francisco State University, 1989; Doctorate, University of California, Davis, 1993.
 
Hubert Izienicki (2016)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Bachelor’s, Loyola University, 2001; Master’s, Purdue University, 2007; Doctorate, Indiana University, 2015.
 
Fahima Ali Jackson (1990)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Bachelor’s, Ball State University, 1985; Master’s, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1987; Doctorate, 1992.
 
Adrian James (2015)
Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Bachelor’s, Northwest Missouri State University, 2003; Master’s, 2004; Doctorate, Texas A&M University, 2014.
 
Alicia January (2016)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Doctorate, Wayne State University, 2012.
 
Jean Jiang (2009)
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, South East University (China), 1982; Master’s, 1985; Doctorate, University of New Mexico, 1992.
 
Keyuan Jiang (2002)
Professor of Information Systems and Computer Programming; Head, Computer Information Technology & Graphics; Acting Head, Construction Science and OLS
Bachelor’s, Southeast University, 1982; Master’s, Shanghai Second Medical University, 1985; Doctorate, Vanderbilt University, 1989.
 
Ge Jin (2008)
Associate Professor Computer Graphic Technology
Doctorate, George Washington University, 2007.
 
Bir Kafle (2015)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Tribhuvan University (Nepal), 2000; Master’s, 2004; Master’s, Western Illinois University, 2009; Doctorate, Louisiana State University, 2014.
 
H. Susitha Karunaratne (2007)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Bachelor’s, University of Colombo (Sri Lanka), 1996; Master’s, Texas Tech University, 2004.
 
Wendy Kasche (2013)
Clinical Assistant Professor of White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management; Interim Associate Dean, College of Business
Master’s, Aurora University, 1995.
 
Hansung Kim (2014)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Doctorate, Ohio State University, 2008.
 
Tae-Hoon Kim (2011)
Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology
Doctorate, University of Pittsburgh, 2010.
 
Kenneth R. Kincaid (2007)
Associate Professor of History
Bachelor’s, Kansas State University, 1990; Master’s, University of Kansas, 1995; Doctorate, 2005.
 
Karen J. Klosinski (2008)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1994; Master’s, 2006, University of Phoenix; R.N.
 
Assen Kokalov (2011)
Associate Professor of Spanish
Bachelor’s, Whittier College, 2003; Master’s, Arizona State University, 2006; Doctorate, 2011.
 
David Kozel (1989)
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1980; Master’s, 1981; Doctorate, 1991.
 
Jamie Kozel (2017)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Master’s, Valparaiso University.
 
Roger L. Kraft (1994)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Associate’s, Purdue University, 1977; Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1982; Master’s, 1985; Doctorate, Northwestern University, 1990.
 
Robert A. Kramer (2004)
Professor of Physics; Director, Energy Efficiency & Reliability Center
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1971; Master’s, 1973; Master’s, 1979; Doctorate, 1985.
 
Amanda Kratovil-Mailhiot (2017)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Doctorate, Rush University.
 
Jonathan R. D. Kuhn (1997)
Associate Professor of Statistics
Bachelor’s, Waterloo (Canada), 1981; Master’s, 1982; Master’s, Cambridge (UK), 1987; Doctorate, Toronto (Canada), 1994.
 
Athula Kulatunga (2001)
Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology; Head, Engineering Technology
Associate’s, Jefferson College, 1990; Bachelor’s, Pittsburg State University, 1992; Master’s, Eastern Illinois University, 1993; Doctorate, Purdue University, 1995.
 
Erin Lain (2017)
Visiting Instructor of Communication and Creative Arts
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2001; Master’s, 2016.
 
Janet K. Landrum (2007)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Associate’s, Purdue University, 1984. Bachelor’s, 1989. Master’s, 2000.
 
Niaz Latif (1999 – 2007 W.L. 2007)
Dean, College of Technology
Bachelor’s, University of Chittagong, 1977; Master’s, South Dakota State University, 1983; Master’s, 1985; Doctorate, University of Missouri, 1988.
 
Bethany Lee (2010)
Assistant Professor of English
Bachelor’s, University of Texas, 1999; Master’s, 2002; Doctorate, University of North Texas, 2009.
 
Hoon Lee (2017)
Visiting Instructor of Philosophy
Doctorate, Trinity International University, 2014.
 
Seung Won Lee (2015)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Doctorate, State University of New York, Buffalo, 2015.
 
Yoonill Lee (2015)
Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, Yonsei University (Korea), 1984; Master’s 1986; Oklahoma State University, 1992; Doctorate University of South Florida, 2001.
 
Michael Leonard (2014)
Continuing Lecturer of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1972; Master’s, 1993.
 
Saul Lerner (1967)
Professor of History
Bachelor’s, Youngstown University, 1958; Master’s, University of Kansas, 1961; Doctorate, 1966.
 
Jiliang Li (2014)
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Bachelor’s, University of Science and Technology (Beijing), 1994; Doctorate, 2000, 2005.
 
Yun Liu (2017)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s, University of Science and Technology of China, 2008; Master’s, 2011; Doctorate, Purdue University, 2016.
 
Maria O. Longas (1987)
Professor of Chemistry
Master’s, New York University, 1973; Doctorate, 1978.
 
Regina Loveitt (2013)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 2001; Master’s, University of Phoenix, 2009.
 
Jin Lu (1995)
Professor of French
Bachelor’s, Beijing University (China), 1985; Master’s, Universite de Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle, 1988; Doctorate, Boston College, 1995.
 
Ying Luo (2016)
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Technology and Graphic
Doctorate, University of Kentucky, 2014.
 
Jade Lynch-Greenberg (2014)
Visiting Instructor of English
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2004; Master’s, 2007.
 
Michael Lynn (2009)
Professor of History
Bachelor’s, Pacific Lutheran University, 1989; Master’s, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991; Doctorate, 1997.
 
Mark Mabrito (1989)
Associate Professor of English
Bachelor’s, Northeastern Illinois University, 1982; Master’s, Illinois State University, 1984. D.A., 1989.
 
Deepa Majumdar (2001)
Professor of Philosophy
Bachelor’s, Delhi, 1976; Master’s, 1979; Doctorate, Iowa State University, 1988; Doctorate, New School University, 2000.
 
Barbara Mania-Farnell (1994)
Professor of Biological Sciences
Bachelor’s, De Paul University, 1984; Master’s, University of Chicago, 1986; Doctorate, Northwestern University, 1992.
 
Lakshman B. Mapa (1987) 
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, Birkenhead College (England), 1973; Doctorate, University of Manchester (England), 1976.
 
Maureen Mascha (2013)
Associate Professor of Accounting
Bachelor’s, DePaul University, 1976; Master;s, 1985; Doctorate, University of Kentucky, 1998.
 
Paul T. McGrath (1986)
Professor of Economics; Interim Head, Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor’s, Northern Illinois University, 1979; Master’s, 1982; Doctorate, 1988.
 
Robert R. Merkovsky (1987)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Duquesne University, 1978. Master’s, West Virginia University, 1979. Doctorate, Dalhousie University, 1987.
 
Claudia Mich (2009)
Associate Professor of Marketing
Bachelor’s, The University of Akron, 2001; Master’s, 2003; Doctorate, Kent State University, 2009.
 
Maged Mikhail (2015)
Assistant Professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Doctorate, TSU, 2013.
 
Robin Miller (2015)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor’s, Anderson College, 1990; Master’s, Loyola University, 1995.
 
Paolo Miranda (2007)
Associate Professor of Finance
Bachelor’s, Universidad de Chile, 1996; Doctorate, University of Utah, 2009.
 
Amlan Mitra (1995)
Professor of Economics
Bachelor’s, St. Xavier’s College, 1982; Master’s, University of Calcutta (India), 1984; Master’s, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1988; Doctorate, Northern Illinois University, 1999.
 
Eric Mlynarczyk (2017)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting
Master’s, Purdue University, 2008.
 
Songtao Mo (2008)
Associate Professor of Accounting
Bachelor’s, Fudan University (China), 1996; Bachelor’s, Lakeland College, 2002; Master’s, Case Western Reserve University, 2003; Doctorate, 2009.
 
Masoud Mojtahed (1986)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Pars College (Tehran), 1975; Master’s, Iowa State University, 1979; Doctorate, 1984.
 
Agripina Monsivais (2013)
Continuing Lecturer of Spanish
Bachelor’s, Ball State, 1971; Master’s Indiana University, 1978.
 
Kathleen Montgomery (2010)
Continuing Lecturer English Language Program
Masters, University Illinois Chicago, 2005.
 
Alexandra Moran (2013)
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Master’s, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2003.
 
Sweet Mordi (2017)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Master’s, Governors State University; Doctorate, Touro University.
 
Cheryl A. Moredich (2002)
Associate Professor of Nursing
Associate’s, Purdue University, 1984; Bachelor’s, 1990; Master’s, 1997.
 
Karen B. Morris (2006)
Associate Professor of English; Interim Head, English; Interim Dean, Honors College
Master’s, Purdue University, 1996; Doctorate, 2000.
 
Colette Morrow (1994)
Associate Professor of English
Bachelor’s, University of St. Thomas, 1983; Master’s, University of Houston, 1988; Doctorate, Texas Christian University, 1994.
 
Mary Morrow (2015)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Doctorate, Loyola University Chicago, 2006.
 
Jerry M. Mostek (2004)
Continuing Lecturer of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Bachelor’s, Northeastern Illinois University, 1972; Master’s, Northeastern Illinois University, 1987.
 
Rex Mudge (2017)
Visiting Instructor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Master’s, Benedictine University, 2004.
 
Ralph O. Mueller (2016)
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Doctorate, Virginia Tech.
 
Tatjana Mulina (2009)
Continuing Lecturer of English Language Program
Master’s, Northeastern Illinois University, 2008.
 
Russell Mulligan (2017)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Operations Management/Business Analytics
Master’s, Purdue University, 2016.
 
Catherine M. Murphy (1968)
Professor of Mathematics; Head, Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics
Bachelor’s, Regis College, 1962; Master’s, Catholic University of America, 1965; Doctorate, 1968.
 
Megan Murphy (2013)
Associate Professor; Director, Marriage and Family Therapy
Doctorate, University of Georgia, 2002.
 
Jane Mutchler (2012)
Professor of Accounting; Dean, College of Business
Bachelor’s, University of South Florida, 1973; Master’s, 1977; Doctorate, University of Illinois, 1983.
 
Shoji Nakayama (2007)
Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Bachelor’s, University of Central Missouri, 1998; Master’s, 2001; Doctorate, Indiana State University, 2006.
 
Hassan Naji (2017)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Bachelor’s, American University of Beirut (Lebanon), 1993; Master’s, Everest University, 2009; Doctorate, Walden University, 2015.
 
David P. Nalbone (2002)
Professor of Psychology
Bachelor’s, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1992; Master’s, Claremont Graduate University, 1995; Doctorate, 2000.
 
Steve Naumov (2011)
Visiting Instructor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2007.
 
Neil A. Nemeth (1997)
Associate Professor of Communication; Associate Dean, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
Bachelor’s, Ohio University, 1979; Master’s, Ohio State University, 1983;. Doctorate, Indiana University, 1991.
 
Patricia Newenhouse (2016)
Visiting Instructor of English
Master’s, Purdue University, 2014.
 
Dushan Nikolovski (2004)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship/Managing Dir of ECTR
Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1991; Master’s, Purdue University, 1994.
 
Quamar Niyaz (2017)
Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering
Bachelor’s, Aligarh Muslim University (India), 2009; Master’s, 2013; Doctorate, University of Toledo, 2017.
 
Cyril Pat Obi (1989)
White Lodging Professor of Finance in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Dir of MBAE Program
Higher Diploma, Institute of Management and Technology (Nigeria), 1981; Master’s, Southwest Texas State University, 1985; Doctorate, University of Mississippi, 1989.
 
Karen O’Brien (2017)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Master’s, Saint Xavier University, Doctorate, University of Wisconsin.
 
Shannon O’Brien (2013)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Education
Master’s, Purdue University, 1997.
 
Ralph Ocon (1983)
Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1975; Bachelor’s, 1978; Master’s, 1978; Master’s, 1978; Doctorate, Indiana University, 1982.
 
Mary Beth O’Connor (1989)
Associate Professor of Communication
Bachelor’s, Mundelein College, 1985; Master’s, Governors State University, 1988.
 
Timothy O’Donnell (2015)
Clinical Chef Instructor
Bachelor’s, Johnson & Wales University.
 
Vivian Ott (2013)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Doctorate, University of Illinois, 1999.
 
Yu Ouyang (2016)
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Economics and World Languages and Cultures
Doctorate, University of Kentucky.
 
Anna Pajak (2014)
Visiting Instructor of German
Master’s, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2014.
 
Richard N. Panton (2007)
Continuing Lecturer of Business
Bachelor’s, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1972; Master’s, Southern Illinois, 1985.
 
Neeti Parashar (2005)
Professor of Physics
Bachelor’s, University of Delhi, 1989; Master’s, 1991; Doctorate, 1995.
 
Nipul H. Patel (2006)
Associate Professor of Computer & Information Technology
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1993; Master’s, 2003.
 
Libbie S.W. Pelter (2001)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Bachelor’s, University of Oregon, 1978; Doctorate, University of California, 1996.
 
Michael W. Pelter (1991)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Bachelor’s, Juniata College, 1982; Master’s, Shippensburg University, 1984; Doctorate, Miami University, 1987.
 
Jose Pena (2003)
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (Venezuela), 1985; Master’s, University of South Florida, 1998; Master’s, 2003.
 
Joy Perley (2015)
Continuing Lecturer of English Language Programs
Master’s, Wheaton College, 2007.
 
Lori Petersen (2015)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Doctorate, University of Notre Dame, 2013.
 
David F. Pick (1990)
Professor of Psychology; Interim Head, Psychology
Bachelor’s, Old Dominion University, 1975; Doctorate, University of North Carolina, 1984.
 
Harold W. Pinnick (2004)
Professor of Chemistry
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1968; Doctorate, 1972.
 
Joshua Polman (2013)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education
Master’s, Indiana University Northwest, 2012.
 
David M. Pratt (2002)
Associate Professor of Education
Bachelor’s, Pepperdine, 1990; Master’s, Chapman, 1996; Doctorate, University of California-Santa Barbara, 2002.
 
Deborah J. Pratt (2003)
Continuing Lecturer of Education
Bachelor’s, Indiana, 1993; Master’s, Purdue University, 1999.
 
Erin Okamoto Protsman (2005)
Continuing Lecturer of Communication and Creative Arts
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1988; Master’s, 2001.
 
James S. Pula (2004)
Professor of History
Bachelor’s, State University of New York - Albany, 1968; Master’s, University of Maryland, 1979; Master’s, Purdue University, 1970; Doctorate, 1972.
 
Vanessa S. Quinn (2007)
Professor of Biology; Associate Dean, Honors College
Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin, 1993; Master’s, Northern Michigan University, 1997; Doctorate, Indiana State University, 2001.
 
Christina Ragan (2017)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Bachelor’s, Towson University, 2004; Doctorate, The Pennsylvania State University, 2011.
 
Herlinda Ramirez-Barradas (1995)
Associate Professor of Spanish
Bachelor’s, University of California, 1986; Master’s, 1989; Doctorate, 1996.
 
Charles A. Rarick (2008)
Professor of International Business
Bachelor’s, College of the Ozarks, 1977; Bachelor’s, University of State of New York, 1991; Master’s, Drury University, 1978; Doctorate, St. Louis University, 1984.
 
Dietmar Rempfer (2017)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Director, School of Engineering
Master’s, Universitaet Stuttgart (Germany), 1988; Doctorate,  1991; Habilitation; 1995.
 
Adam W. Rengstorf (2005)
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Bachelor’s, Binghamton University, 1996; Master’s, Indiana University, 1999; Doctorate, 2003.
 
Sheila A. Rezak (1971)
Associate Professor of Library Science; Education Librarian
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1971; Master’s, Indiana University, 1974.
 
Margaret E. Rincker (2008)
Professor of Political Science
Bachelor’s, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1998; Master’s, Washington University, 2002; Doctorate, 2006.
 
Thomas J. Roach (1987)
Associate Professor of Communication; Head, Communication and Creative Arts
Associate’s, Joliet Junior College, 1974; Bachelor’s, Northern Illinois University, 1976; Master’s, 1976; Doctorate, Northwestern University, 1994.
 
Cindy Robbins (2010)
Continuing Lecturer of Nursing
Masters, Purdue University.
 
Patricia A. Rodda (1997)
Continuing Lecture of Behavioral Science
Associate’s, Purdue University, 1983; Bachelor’s, 1985; Master’s, Erikson Institute-Loyola University, 1987.
 
Christabel L. Rogalin (2007)
Associate Professor of Sociology
Bachelor’s, University of Iowa, 2000; Master’s, 2002; Doctorate, 2007.
 
Michael A. Roller (2005)
Associate Professor of Computer Graphics Technology
Bachelor’s, East Tennessee State University, 1997; Master’s, 2003.
 
Kathryn L. Rowberg (1996)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Bachelor’s, Pacific Lutheran University, 1980; Master’s, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1982; Doctorate, 1990.
 
Weihua Ruan (1990)
Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1982; Doctorate, North Carolina State University, 1988.
 
Radmila Sarac (2005)
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1998; Doctorate, University of Chicago, 2004.
 
Pamela Saylor (2015)
Clincial Assistant Professor of Social Work
Bachelor’s, San Francisco State College, 1980; Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 2007; Master’s Indiana University, 2009.
 
Susan Scachitti (1997)
Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, University of Dayton, 1988; Master’s, North Central College, 1997.
 
Eugene Schlossberger (1992)
Professor of Philosophy
Bachelor’s, Brandeis University, 1973; Master’s, University of Chicago, 1974; Doctorate, 1978.
 
Karen Schmidt (2012)
Continuing Lecturer of English
Bachelor’s, Jacksonville University; Master’s, Purdue University.
 
Angela M. Schooley (2007)
Associate Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1991; Master’s, Valparaiso University, 1995; R.N.
 
Geoffrey F. Schultz (2004)
Professor of Education
Bachelor’s, Beloit College, 1970; Master’s, Northern Illinois University, 1977; Doctorate, 1981.
 
Keith E. Schwingendorf (1973)
Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1970; Master’s, 1971; Doctorate, 1978.
 
Steven R. Scipes (2004)
Professor of Sociology
Bachelor’s, Florida, 1975; Master’s, Institute of Social Studies (Netherlands), 1991; Doctorate, Illinois, 2003.
 
Robin W. Scribailo (1991)
Professor of Biological Sciences; Interim Head, Biological Sciences
Bachelor’s, Carleton (Canada), 1979; Master’s, Guelph (Canada), 1983; Doctorate, Toronto (Canada), 1989.
 
Waseem Sheikh (2013)
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Gilk Institute, 2000; Master’s, Purdue University, 2002; Doctorate, 2007.
 
V. Jeff Shires (2002)
Associate Professor of Communication
Bachelor’s, University of Missouri Columbia, 1988; Master’s, Indiana State University, 1993; Doctorate, University of Missouri Columbia, 1998.
 
Shomir Sil (1983)
Professor of Finance; Director of MBA Program
Bachelor’s, Osmania University, 1972; Master’s, Indian Institute of Management, 1974; Doctorate, Texas Tech University, 1983.
 
Scott L. Simerlein (2014)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Biology
Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1996; Doctorate, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1999.
 
Anthony Sindone (2008)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance and Economic Develoment
Master’s, University of Notre Dame, 1987.
 
Abhendra Singh (2017)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Doctorate, Syracuse University, 2013.
 
Rachel Smith (2009)
Associate Professor of Leadership; Head, Managerial Studies
Bachelor’s, Bowdoin College, 1996; Master’s, Thunderbird School of Global Management, 2004; Doctorate, University of Nebraska, 2009.
 
Sarah J. Sanders Smith (2004)
Associate Professor of Human Resources
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1983; Master’s, Ball State, 1999.
 
V. Scott Smithson (1987)
Associate Professor of Communication
Bachelor’s, Eastern Illinois, 1982; Master’s, 1983; Doctorate, Purdue University, 1991.
 
Michelle Spaulding (2014)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Bachelor’s, University of California, Riverside, 2004; Master’s, Columbia University, 2007, 2009; Doctorate, 2011.
 
Alan J. Spector (1977)
Professor of Sociology
Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin, 1967; Master’s, Northwestern University, 1975; Doctorate, 1980.
 
Diane E. Spoljoric (1991)
Associate Professor of Nursing
Associate’s, Thornton Community College, 1982; Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1989; Master’s, Indiana, 1991; Family Nurse Practioner, Valparaiso University, 1995; R.N.; Doctorate, Rush University, 2009.
 
John M. Spores (1991)
Professor of Psychological Science
Associate’s, William Rainey Harper College, 1977; Bachelor’s, Illinois State University, 1979; Master’s, 1981; Doctorate, Purdue University, 1990; Doctorate, Valparaiso University, 1998.
 
Wendy B. St. Jean (2005)
Associate Professor of History
Bachelor’s, Yale University, 1993; Master’s, University of Virginia, 1994; Doctorate, University of Connecticut, 2004.
 
Rebecca H. Stankowski (1981)
Professor of Library Science; Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Effectiveness
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1981; Master’s, Indiana University, 1986; Doctorate, Purdue University, 2007.
 
George Stefanek (2013)
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Technology
Doctorate, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1987.
 
Hayley Stokar (2016)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Bachelor’s, Wesleyan University, 2006; Master’s, Gallaudet University, 2008; Doctorate, Loyola University Chicago, 2016.
 
Pitparnee Stompor (2005)
Clinical Instructor, White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bachelor’s, Srinakarin University (Thailand), 1999; Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2003.
 
Roseann M. Such (2004)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Loyola University of Chicago, 1975; Master’s, 1984.
 
Daniel J. Suson (2007)
Professor of Physics; Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Sciences
Bachelor’s, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1984; Master’s, University of Texas at Dallas, 1986; Doctorate, 1989.
 
Jonathan P. Swarts (2005)
Professor of Political Science; Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Bachelor’s, Akron, 1991; Master’s, Ohio State, 1996; Doctorate, 2000.
 
Kathryn A. Sweeney (2008)
Associate Professor of Sociology
Bachelor’s, Northwestern University, 1999;. Doctorate, Emory University, 2006.
 
Minoo Talebi Ashoori (2015)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Doctorate, University of Central Florida, 2015.
 
Li-Zhe Tan (2008)
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Master’s, University of New Mexico, 1989; Doctorate, 1992.
 
Nicolae Tarfulea (2004)
Professor of Mathematics
Master’s, University of Bucharest, 1990; Master’s, Penn State University, 2001; Doctorate, University of Cravio, 1996; Doctorate, University of Minnesota, 2004.
 
Nicoleta Tarfulea (2006)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, University of Cravio, 1989; Master’s, University of Minnesota, 200;5. Doctorate, 2006.
 
Michelle Taylor (2017)
Visiting Instructor of Computer Graphics Technology
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2013; Master’s, 2015.
 
Janice Tazbir (1997)
Professor of Nursing
Associate’s, Purdue University, 1985; Bachelor’s, 1993; Master’s, 1995.
 
Rhon Teruelle (2018)
Assistant Professor of Communication and Social Media
Bachelor’s, York University (Ontario), 2006; Bachelor’s, Brock University (Ontario), 2007; Master’s, McMaster University (Ontario), 2008; Doctorate, University of Toronto, 2016.
 
Jane Thomas (2015)
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management
Bachelor’s, Pennsylvania State University.
 
Krista Thompson (2016)
Visiting Instructor of Communication and Creative Arts
Master’s, Purdue University, 2014.
 
Sham L. Tickoo (1987)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, University of Kashmir, 1974; Master’s, University of Iowa, 1980; Master’s, Northern Illinois University, 1988.
 
Wei-Tsyi Evert Ting (1987)
Professor of Biological Sciences
Bachelor’s, National Taiwan University, 1978; Master’s, Ohio State University, 1983; Doctorate, 1986.
 
Kathleen Tobin (1997)
Professor of History; Interim Head, History and Philosophy
Bachelor’s, Calumet College, 1981; Master’s, Purdue University, 1987; Doctorate, University of Chicago, 1994.
 
Alain S. Togbe (2003)
Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, Benin, 1984; Master’s, Laval (Canada), 1994; Doctorate, 1997.
 
Cindy Torres (2014)
Continuing Lecturer of Spanish
Associate’s, South Suburban College, 1999; Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2001; Master’s, 2004.
 
Heather C. Torrie (2007)
Continuing Lecturer of English Language Program
Bachelor’s, Brigham Young University, 2003; Master’s, 2007.
 
Anastasia Trekles (1998)
Clinical Associate Professor of Instructional Technology
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2001; Master’s, 2006; Doctorate, Capella University, 2013.
 
Steffanie Triller Fry (2017)
Continuing Lecturer of English
Bachelor’s, Washington University in St. Louis, 2002; Master’s, DePaul University, 2006; Master’s, Lesley University, 2015.
 
Manghui Tu (2012)
Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology
Doctorate, University of Texas at Dallas, 2006.
 
Peter Turbek (1992)
Professor of Mathematics
Bachelor’s, City University of New York - Queens College, 1983; Doctorate, University of Wisconsin, 1992.
 
Ceren Turedi (2014)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Bachelor’s, Yeditepe University (Turkey), 2006; Master’s Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008; Doctorate, Old Dominion University, 2014.
 
Serdar Turedi (2016)
Assistant Professor of Business Analytics
Bachelor’s, Istanbul Commerce University (Turkey), 2006; Masters, Marmara University (Turkey), 2009; Doctorate, Old Dominion University, 2016.
 
Diana Underwood-Gregg (1995)
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Bachelor’s, Purdue University 1987; Master’s, 1990; Doctorate, 1996.
 
Kelly Vaughan (2014)
Assistant Professor of English
Doctorate, University of Illinois, 2014.
 
Florian Vauleon (2012)
Associate Professor of French
Bachelor’s, Universite de Haute Bretagne, 2001; Master’s, The Ohio State University, 2004; Doctorate, 2008.
 
Edward M. Vavrek (1997)
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology; MET Program Coordinator
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1987; Master’s, Indiana University, 1993; Master’s, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1998.
 
Gloria E. Velez-Rendon (2000)
Associate Professor of Spanish and Education
Bachelor’s Universidad ol Antigua, 1983; Master’s, 1990; Doctorate, Purdue University. 2000.
 
Jesus Villegas (2015)
Continuing Lecturer of English Language Program
Master’s, New York University, 2015.
 
Gail Voight-Block (2012)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1991.
 
David L. Vorwald (1987)
Associate Professor of Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional, and Tourism Management
Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1970; Master’s, 1972; Master’s, 1994.
 
Beth Vottero (2009) 
Associate Professor of Nursing
Doctorate, Capella University, 2005.
 
Morganne Wakefield (2017)
Visiting Instructor of Communication and Creative Arts
Bachelor’s, Brigham Young University, 2010; Master’s, University of Chicago, 2016.
 
Jane A. Walton-Walker (1992)
Associate Professor of Nursing; Associate Dean, College of Nursing
Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1975; Master’s, 1982; Doctorate, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994.
 
Feng Song Wang (1998)
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Bachelor’s, Nanjing University (China), 1982; Master’s, Rutgers State University, 1990; Doctorate, 1993.
 
Xianping Wang (2018)
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Technology
Bachelor’s, Beijing Technology and Business University (China), 1999; Master’s, The First Institute of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (China), 2002; Doctorate, Old Dominion University, 2016.
 
Xiuling Wang (2007)
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Hebel University of Technology, 1995; Master’s, 1998; Doctorate, University of Nevada, 2005.
 
Aaron R. Warren (2006)
Associate Professor of Physics
Bachelor’s, Vassar College, 2000; Doctorate, Rutgers University, 2006.
 
Carolyn Warren (2016)
Visiting Instructor of Education
Master’s, Indiana State University, 2009.
 
Su-Jeong Wee (2009)
Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies/Early Childhood
Doctorate, University of Illinois, 2009.
 
Sarah White (2008)
Clinical Assisant Professor of English
Bachelor’s Bowling Green State University, 1998; Master’s, Iowa State University, 2001; Masters, Purdue University, 2006.
 
Donna L. Whitten (1999)
Associate Professor of Business
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1992; Master’s, Indiana University, 1997, C.P.A.
 
Daniel S. Wilbur (2005)
Associate Professor of Communication
Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1996; Master’s, 1999; Doctorate, 2008.
 
Henry Williams (2013)
Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Associate’s, Olivet Nazarene University, 2004; Bachelor’s, National-Louis University, 2006; Master’s 2009; Master’s, Loyola University, 2009; Doctorate, Benedictine University, 2013.
 
Amelia Wilson (2007)
Continuing Lecturer of Health Studies; Heath Studies Coordinator
Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1971; Master’s, Purdue University, 2003.
 
Cheryl Wistrom (2017)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Bachelor’s, Northern Michigan University, 1984; Master’s, University of Michigan, 1986; Doctorate, 1991; Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2003.
 
Wubeshet Woldemariam (2015)
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Doctorate, Purdue University, 2015.
 
Yao Xu (2016)
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Changsha University of Science and Technology (China), 2006; Master’s, 2009; Doctorate, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2014.
 
Shuhui Yang (2009)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Bachelor’s Nanjing University (PRC) 2000; Doctorate, Florida Atlantic University 2007.
 
Xiaoli Yang (2005)
Professor of Computer Engineering
Bachelor’s, Taiyuan University of Technology (PRC), 1993; Master’s, 1997; Master’s, Carleton University (Canada), 2002; Doctorate, China University of Mining & Technology, 2000.
 
Chen Ye (2011)
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
Bachelor’s, Peking University, 1997; Master’s University of Illinois at Chicago, 2004; Doctorate, University of Illinois, 2009.
 
Wangling Yu (2015)
Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s, East China University of Science and Technology (China), 1982; Master’s, The City College of New York, 1988; Doctorate, 1992.
 
Afshim Zahraee (2017)
Visiting Instructor of Engineering Technology
Master’s, University of Illinois Chicago, 2012.
 
Mohammad A. Zahraee (1989)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology; Associate Dean, Graduate Studies
Bachelor’s, Southern Illinois University, 1981; Master’s, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1982; Doctorate, 1988. P.E., Indiana.
 
Cynthia Zdanczyk (2011)
Continuing Lecturer of Psychology
Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 2001; Master’s, Purdue University, 2005; Doctorate, 2009.
 
Nuri Zeytinoglu (1987)
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Technical University of Istanbul (Turkey), 1978; Master’s, Wichita State University, 1982; Doctorate, 1987; Registered Professional Engineer (Indiana).
 
Ruijian Zhang (2002)
Associate Professor Computer Science
Bachelor’s, Shanghai Second Polytechnic University, 1987; Master’s, University of Houston, 1997; Doctorate, 2002.
 
Shengyong Zhang (2010)
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Doctorate, University of Louisville, 2005.
 
Yueqi Zhang (2009)
Associate Professor of Communication
Doctorate, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2005
 
Hairong Zhao (2005)
Professor of Computer Science
Bachelor’s, Taiyuan University of Technology, 1994; Master’s, Beijing University of Posts & Telecommunication, 1997; Doctorate, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2005.
 
Lin Zhao (2007)
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems; Head, Quantitative Business Studies
Bachelor’s, Tianjin University, 1999; Master’s, 2001; Doctorate, Case Western Reserve University, 2008.
 
Chenn Qian Zhou (1994)
Professor Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s, Nanjing Aeronautical Institute, 1982; Master’s, 1984; Doctorate, Carnegie Mellon University 1991.
 
Michael I. Zimmer (2008)
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Bachelor’s, California Polytechnic University, 1997; Doctorate, University of Pittsburgh, 2002.
 
Samuel Zinaich (1998)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Bachelor’s, Covenant College, 1985; Master’s, Bowling Green State University, 1991; Doctorate, 1997.