Leadership, Administration, Academic & Student Affairs

Academic & Student Affairs Staff

Adult & Developmental Education

Flores, Yazmine
Career Planner,
Dislocated Worker Program

Heilman, Amy
Director,
Refugee Training Program

LaCount, Michele
Career Planner,
Dislocated Worker Program

Morgan, Jenny
Transitions Coordinator

Rogers, Jackie
Career Planner,
Dislocated Worker Program

Rohrer, Daniel
Career Planner,
Dislocated Worker Program

Romero, Lori
Coordinator,
ABE/ASE Adult Basic Secondary Education

Rosas Morena, Joana
Citizenship Coordinator,
Refugee Training Program

Sims, Tabitha
Director of Enrollment Services,
Dislocated Worker Program

Wagner, Tricia
Director,
ESL, Adult Education & Literacy

Wieland, Paul
Career Planner,
Dislocated Worker Program

Zwirner, Jessica
Coordinator,
ESL, Adult Education & Literacy

Athletics

Bredehoeft, Tyler
Sports Coordinator & Men’s Basketball Coach

Graber, Andy
Men’s & Women's Golf Coach

Hall, Tony
Men’s & Women’s Bowling Coach

Herren, Chad
Assistant Athletic Director & Head Baseball Coach

Kearns, Kristen
Athletic Trainer

Monroe, Darin
Athletic Director & Head Softball Coach

Pierce, Kristy
Sports Coordinator & Women’s Volleyball Coach

Romanello, Tim
Sports Coordinator & Men’s Soccer Coach

Watkins, Darryl
Sports Coordinator & Women’s Basketball Coach

Watkins, Kevan
Sports Coordinator & Women’s Soccer Coach
Student Engagement Coordinator

Foundation

Buerger, Linda
Scholarship and Financial Operations Manager,
Foundation

Freiberg, Brittany
Chief Development Officer,
Foundation

St. John, Rachel
Development & Alumni Relations Director,
Foundation

Industry Partnerships & Community Engagement

Instructional Support Services

Student Services

Early College

Neumeyer, Lindsay
Early College Coordinator

Nordstrom, Jennifer
Early College Coordinator

Taylor, Allison
Bridge Program Coordinator

First Year Experience

Zika, Amanda
Manager,
First Year Experience

Records & Registration

Russell, Sarah
Director,
Records & Registration / Registrar

Trio Program

Dussard, Elaine
Director,
TRiO Programs

Horneij, Ashli
Project Advisor,
TRiO Program

Seijas-Clark, Claudia
Coordinator,
TRiO Program

Disability Support Services

Mahaney, Natalie
Sign Language Interpreter,
Disability Support Services

Markley, Luke
RAISE Coordinator,
Disability Support Services

Shattuck, Lynn
Director,
Disability Support Services
Section 504 Coordinator
Title IX Deputy Coordinator – Students

Stopoulos, Susan
Sign Language Interpreter,
Disability Support Services

Advanced Technology Center

Haley, Kimberly
Student Services Advisor,
Career Services

Morales, Meilyn
Student Services Advisor,
Career Services

Career Services

Dean of Students

Goodloe, Rose
Personal and Success Counselor

McCauley, Andrea
Personal and Success Counselor

Muhammad, Luevinus
Director,
Student Life & Intercultural Student Services

Neisewander, Tasha
Coordinator,
Intercultural Students

Ogbevire, Sheila
Student Activities Coordinator

Academic Career & Transfer Advising

Diab, Lamis
Academic Advisor,
Academic Career & Transfer Advising

Graham, Michele
Academic Advisor,
Academic Career & Transfer Advising

Hernandez, Nikki
Academic Advisor,
Academic Career & Transfer Advising

Marquez, Vivi
Academic Advisor,
Academic Career & Transfer Advising

Spielman, Timothy
Director of Academic,
Career & Transfer Advising

Villalobos-Hallmann, Betty
Academic Advisor,
Academic Career & Transfer Advising

Westerman, Margaret (Peggy)
Academic Advisor,
Academic Career & Transfer Advising

Financial Aid

Anderzon, David
Outreach & Scholarships Coordinator,
Financial Aid

Cobb, Mary
Program Manager,
Financial Aid

Herman, Milana
Program Manager,
Financial Aid

Mirnic, Ana
Program Manager,
Financial Aid

Tillman, Ryan
Coordinator,
Financial Aid

Recruitment

Bohrer, Hanna
New Student Enrollment Coordinator,
Recruitment

Hauser, Casey
Manager of New Student Enrollment,
Recruitment

Luft, Alex
New Student Enrollment Coordinator,
Recruitment

Perez, Brenda
New Student Enrollment Coordinator,
Recruitment

Ramirez, Omar
New Student Enrollment Coordinator,
Recruitment

Woolford, Joe
New Student Enrollment Coordinator,
Recruitment

Theatre & Arts Park

Brady, Christopher
Director

Mechler, Brandon
Technical Director

Leadership Cabinet

Spearman, Howard
President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
– B.S., Indiana University
– M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management
– Ph.D., Cardinal Stritch University

Barnes, Keith
Vice President of Equity & Inclusion (CDO)
– B.A., Northern Illinois University
– M.A., Northern Illinois University

Handley, Jim
Vice President of Human Resources (CHRO)
– A.A., Henry Ford College
– B.A., Michigan State University
– M.B.A., Texas Christian University

Jenks, Rick
Vice President of Operations/ Chief Operations Officer (COO)
– A.A.S, Rock Valley College
– B.A., Judson University
– M.B.A., Cardinal Stritch University

Olson, Ellen
Vice President of Finance (CFO)
– B.S., University of Illinois

Peyer, Patrick
Vice President of Student Affairs (CSSO)
– B.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
– M.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
– Ed.D., Aurora University

Smith, Amanda
Vice President of Academic Affairs (CAO)
– B.A., Northeastern Illinois University
– M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University
– Ed.D., Capella University

Snider, Heather
Vice President Institutional Effectiveness & Communications
– B.S., Rockford University
– M.S., Illinois State University

Stewart, Hansen
Vice President of Industry Partnerships & Community Engagement
– B.A., St. Francis College
– MSc. (Teaching Literacy), Touro University
– MSc. (School Leadership), Touro University
– Ed.D., St. Thomas University

Administration

Baumgartner, Danielle
Executive Director of Information Technology
– B.A., Purdue University

Blanchard, Kym
Executive Director of Online Development & Innovation
– A.A.S., College of DuPage
– B.S., National-Louis University
– M.A., Pacific Oaks College
– Ph.D., Capella University

Carmon, Cris
Director of Human Resources
- B.S., Bellevue University

Lott, Christine
Director of Human Resources
- A.A.S., Rockford Business College
- B.B.A., Baker College 

Mack, Lori
Executive Director of Finance
- A.S., Highland Community college
- B.S., University of Phoenix 

Mehlig, Lisa
Executive Director of Outcomes Assessment / HLC Liaison
– B.A., Bradley University
– M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University
– Ed.D., Northern Illinois University

Schubert, Grant
Executive Director of Industrial Development
- B.A., University of Iowa
- M.A., Bradley University

Taylor, Janet
Executive Director of Facilities & Operations
– A.A.S., Rock Valley College

Thompson, Jennifer
Executive Director of College Communications
– B.A., Monmouth College
– M.A, Northern Illinois University

Yehl, Thomas
Chief of Police
– B.S., Illinois State University
– M.S., Lewis University

Academic & Student Affairs - Deans

Agbeko, Joseph
Dean of Adult & Developmental Education
- B.S., University of Cape Coast
- M.S., Youngstown State University
- M.Ed., American College of Education

Brust, Vicki
Dean of Career Technical Education
– B.S., Michigan Technological University
– PMP, Certified Project Management Professional

Coleman, Kenneth
Dean of Advising & Retention
- B.S., Rutgers University
- M.S., Indiana State University
- Ph.D., Indiana State University

Held, (Timothy) Peter
Dean of Non-Credit Programs
– B.M., Wheaton College
– M.Ed., North Park University 

Honu, Yohanes
Dean of Mathematics & Sciences
- B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Tech.
- M.S., Lakehead University
- Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
- Ed.D., North Central University

Huntley, Terrica
Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator
ADA Compliance Officer – Students
– B.A. University of Notre Dame
– M.Ed. University of Notre Dame

Jacobsen, Sharon
Dean of Instructional Support Services
– B.S., Messiah College
– M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Lambert, Takeisha V.
Dean of Arts & Social Sciences
– B.A., Wartburg College
– M.Ed., National Louis University

Lanting, Mark
Dean of Communication & Humanities
– A.A., South Suburban College
– B.A., Governors State University
– M.A., Governors State University
– Ed.D., Olivet Nazarene University

Njølstad-Øksnevad, Ellen
Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
– B.S.N., Northwestern University
– M.S., Northern Illinois University
– RN, Registered Nurse

Schaefer, Cindi
Dean of Early College
– B.A., Lakeland College - Sheboygan
– M.Ed., University of South Florida
– Ed.D., Northern Illinois University 

Schneider, David
Dean of Student Success
– A.A. & A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S. & M.B.A., Rockford University

Academic Affairs - Faculty

Adolphson, Mark
Associate Professor,
Aviation Maintenance Technology
– A.A.S., Rock Valley College
– FAA Certified A&P Mechanic
– FAA Certified Designated Mechanic Examiner

Anderson, Carol S.
Professor,
Mathematics
– B.S., Ball State University
– M.A., Ball State University

Anderson, Denise
Associate Professor and Academic Co-Chair,
Engineering and Technology
– B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
– M.A.T., Rockford University
– M.S.., University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Azam, Tabinda
Professor,
Life Sciences
– M.B.B.S., Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
– M.D., Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Bacino, (Michelle) Miki
Professor,
Speech
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.A., Eastern Illinois University
– M.A., Eastern Illinois University
– Ed.D., Northern Illinois University

Bane, George
Associate Professor and Academic Chair,
Welding
– A.A.S., Triton College
– Journeyman Tool and Die Maker NTMA
– Certified Welding Inspectior, AWS
– Certified Welding Educator, AWS

Benassi, Krista
Instructor,
Life Sciences
– A.A.S., Kishwaukee College
– B.Sc., UW Platteville
– M.Sc., Northern Illinois University

Betts, Robert R.
Professor and Academic Chair,
Speech
– A.A., Richland Community College
– B.A., Northern Illinois University
– M.S., Illinois State University
– Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison

Blaski, Karin
Associate Professor,
Business
– B.S., Millikin University
– M.B.A., Indiana University

Blumlo, Daniel J.
Associate Professor and Academic Chair,
History
– B.A., Florida State University
– M.A., Florida State University
– Ph.D., Florida State University

Booton, Debra A.
Associate Professor and Academic Chair,
Respiratory Care
– A.S., Waubonsee Community College
– B.S., University of Iowa
– M.Ed., Colorado State University
– RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist
– Director, Clinical Education

Brinkley, Jason F.
Professor,
Chemistry
– A.S., Elgin Community College
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Brown, Liz
Associate Professor and Academic Chair,
Chemistry
– B.S., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
– M.S., University of Missouri
– Ph.D., University of Missouri

Brun, James
Professor,
Business Department
– B.A., Rockford College
– J.D., Creighton University

Buss, Katie
Assistant Professor,
Fitness, Wellness, & Sport
– ACSM CPT
– B.A., Northern Illinois University
– M.S., Northern Illinois University

Calvagna, Frank
Professor,
Chemistry
– A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Carlson, Lea
Associate Professor,
Life Sciences
– A.D.N., Rock Valley College
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– M.S., Northern Illinois University

Check, Catherine
Professor,
Physics and Chemistry
– B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
– M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
– M.S., Northern Illinois University
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Clark, Thomas R.
Associate Professor,
Engineering and Technology
– B.S., Bradley University
– M.S., Northern Illinois University

Constant, Laura
Assistant Professor,
Life Sciences
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago

Courtney, Karen
Professor,
Composition and Literature
– B.A., Northwestern University
– M.S., Northwestern University
– M.A., Catholic University of America
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

D’Alonzo, Robert
Professor,
Humanities
– BSFS, Georgetown University
– M.A., University of California - Riverside
– Ph.D., University of California - Riverside

Dailing, Todd
Associate Professor,
Aviation Maintenance Technology
– A.A.S., Rock Valley College

Doetch, Kamey
Assistant Professor,
Fitness, Wellness, & Sport
– B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
– M.S., Benedictine University
– RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
– LDN, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
– CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator

Donahue, Stephen
Professor,
Composition and Literature
– B.A., University of Southern Maine
– M.A., McNeese State University
– M.F.A., McNeese State University
– D.A., Idaho State University

Doyle, Shawn
Associate Professor,
Engineering and Technology
– B.S., Cardinal Stritch University
– M.B.A., Cardinal Stritch University

Duhn, Liz
Associate Professor,
Nursing
– BSPH, Northern Illinois University
– BSN, Northern Illinois University
– MSN, Olivet Nazarene University

Eckert, Brent
Associate Professor,
Technical Services Librarian
– B.A., Kalamazoo College
– M.I.L.S., University of Michigan

Etlinger, Sarah
Professor,
Composition and Literature
– B.A., Skidmore College
– MA., Syracuse University
– Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Figiel-Krueger, Maria
Associate Professor,
Reference Librarian
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.A., Rockford University
– M.S., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Fischer-Carlson, Lynn
Professor,
Art
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.F.A., Illinois State University
– M.F.A., Northern Illinois University

Fisher, Erin M.
Professor and Academic Chair,
Psychology
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.A., Northern Illinois University
– M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University
– Ph.D., Northcentral University

Flynn, Mary
Associate Professor,
Education
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.A., Illinois State University
– M.A.T., St. Xavier University
– M.A. Ed. Admin., Northern Illinois University

Foes, Heather R.
Associate Professor,
Mathematics
– B.S., Illinois State University
– M.S., Illinois State University

Fustin, Scott
Associate Professor,
Graphic Arts Technology
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.F.A., Northern Illinois University
– M.S., University of Phoenix

Garbe, Christine
Associate Professor,
Education
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.S.N., Northern Illinois University
– M.S.N., Western Governors University

Gilbert, Theresa Paulette
Professor,
Composition and Literature
– B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University
– M.A., Stanford University

Glovinsky, Joshua
Associate Professor,
Computer Information Systems
– B.S., Rockford College
– MMIS, Northern Illinois University

Graciana, Lisa
Associate Professor,
Dental Hygiene
– A.A.S., D.H., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
– B.S., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
– Ed.M., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
– RDH, Registered Dental Hygienist

Greenlee, Lucas
Associate Professor and Academic Chair,
Engineering and Technology
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– M.S., Northern Illinois University

Gunsul, Paul
Associate Professor,
Mathematics
– B.A., Judson University
– M.S., Western Illinois University
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Hallam, Drew
Instructor,
Aviation Technology
– A.A.S. Aviation Maintenance Technology, Rock Valley College
– Manufacturing Engineering Technology, College of DuPage
– AutoBody & Painting Certificate, Oxnard College
– Inspection Authorization Course, Baker's School of Aeronautics

Hanson, Sharon
Coordinator,
Phlebotomy Program
– B.A., Concordia University
– American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)
– American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Hardesty, Danielle F.F.
Assistant Professor and Academic Chair,
Philosophy
– B.A., University of Notre Dame
– M.A., Arizona State University
– Ph.D., Arizona State University

Hatten, Timothy L.
Professor,
Fitness, Wellness, and Sport
– A.S., Wabash Valley College
– B.S., Quincy University
– B.A., Quincy University
– M.S., Mississippi State University
– Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Registered Strength and Conditioning ★E
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Dartfish Certified Technologist

Haverly, Joseph E.
Professor,
Life Sciences
– B.A., Blackburn University
– M.S., Washington State University

Hazen, Tracy
Associate Professor,
Speech
– B.S., Illinois State University
– M.A., Eastern Illinois University

Heck, Joann
Associate Professor,
Composition and Literature
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.A., Northern Illinois University
– M.A., Northern Illinois University

Heckman, Greg
Associate Professor,
Aviation Maintenance Technology
– A.S., Sauk Valley College
– B.S., University of Wisconsin - Platteville
– FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection Authorization

Hergert, Deena K.
Associate Professor,
Life Sciences
– B.S., Winona State University
– M.S., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Hernandez, George
Professor,
Psychology
– B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
– M.A., University of Illinois - Chicago
– Ph.D., University of Illinois - Chicago

Hernandez, Julie
Professor,
Psychology
– B.A., Ripon College
– M.A., University of Illinois - Chicago
– Ph.D., University of Illinois - Chicago

Higgins, Jessica
Assistant Professor,
Nursing
– B.S., Chamberlain University
– M.S., Western Governors University

Hilbert, Elroy
Associate Professor,
Aviation Maintenance Technology
– A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanic with Inspection Authorization
– FAA Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor

Hoffland, Amanda
Assistant Professor,
Nursing
– B.S.N., Bradley University
– M.S.N.-Ed., Olivet Nazarene University
– RN, Registered Nurse

Holland, Kenosha
Coordinator,
Dental Hygiene
– A.A.S., D.H.,  Rock Valley College
– B.S.D.H., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
– RDH, Registered Dental Hygienist

Holmes, Joey
Associate Professor,
Life Sciences
– B.S., Troy University
– M.Ag., Texas A&M University
– Ph.D., University of South Dakota

Hose II, Jerry
Associate Professor,
Aviation Technology
– A&P Certificate, Rock Valley College
– FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
– Licensed Private Pilot

Ingle, Beth
Professor, History
Academic Chair, Social Sciences
– B.A., Alma College
– M.A., Brandeis University
– Ph.D., Brandeis University

Isham, Bill
Assistant Professor
Welding
–  Certificate in Welding Technology, Rock Valley College

Jarvis, Audra A.
Assistant Professor,
Nursing Assistant Program
– A.A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S.N., Northern Illinois University
– RN, Registered Nurse

Joyner, Christopher
Associate Professor,
Music
– B.A., Clark Atlanta University
– Music Education Certification, University of West Georgia
– M.M., Northern Illinois University

Kasprzak, Douglas
Associate Professor,
Aviation Maintenance Technology
– A.S., Community College of the Air Force
– B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
– FAA, Certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection Authorization
– FAA, Designated Mechanic Examiner

Kasten, Lindsey
Associate Professor,
Respiratory Care
– A.A.S., R.C., Rock Valley College
– B.S.R.T., University of Cincinnati
– M.S., Northeastern University
– RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kelley, Michael S.
Professor,
Physical Geography/Atmospheric Sciences
– B.A., University of Colorado
– M.A.G., New Mexico State University

Kieper, Amanda
Professor,
Speech
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.A., Northern Illinois University
– M.A., Northern Illinois University

Kinney, (Elizabeth) Pearl
Professor,
Chemistry
– B.A., Berea College
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Kosinski, Jenny
Professor and Academic Chair,
Sociology
– B.A., Illinois State University
– M.A., Northern Illinois University

Kunkel, Jennifer
Associate Professor,
Computer Information Systems
– B.A., Augustana College
– M.C.S., University of Illinois - Springfield

LaBuy, Jerry
Associate Professor and Academic Chair,
Mass Communication
Advisor, The Valley Forge
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.A., Columbia College
– M.F.A., DePaul University

Leden, Lisa A.
Associate Professor,
Life Sciences
– B.S., Eastern Illinois University
– M.S., Northern Illinois University

Lipton, William
Associate Professor,
Chemistry
– B.S., University of Iowa
– M.A.T., University of Iowa
– M.S., University of Iowa

Lowry-Fritz, Maureen A.
Associate Professor,
Political Science
– B.A., Saint Mary’s College
– M.A., University of Maryland Overseas Graduate Program
– J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Mawyer, Robert A.
Professor and Academic Chair,
Composition and Literature
– B.A., Illinois Wesleyan
– M.A., University of Richmond

McClelland, Lora E.
Associate Professor
Nursing
– B.S.N., Mennonite College
– M.S., University of Illinois - Chicago
– RN, Registered Nurse
– CPNP, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practioner

McCombs, Paul M.
Professor,
Mathematics
– A.A.S., CCAF
– B.S., Appalachian State University
– M.S., Kansas State University
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Miller, Cheryl
Assistant Professor,
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
– A.A.S., Harper College
– RN, Registered Nurse

Miller, Michael L.
Associate Professor,
Automotive Service Technology
– A.A.S., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
– B.S., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
– C.M.A.T., L1

Miller, Suzanne
Assistant Professor,
Psychology
– B.S. University of Phoenix
– M.S. University of IL Urbana Champaign
– M.A. Arizona State University

Morgan, Todd
Associate Professor and Academic Chair,
Aviation Maintenance Technology
– B.S., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
– FAA Certified Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
– FCC GROL
 
Nagy, Moria
Assistant Professor,
Life Sciences
– B.S., John Carroll University
– M.S., Arizona State University

Navickis, Marie
Professor and Academic Chair,
Dental Hygiene
– A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S.D.H., University of Iowa
– M.S. DH Ed., University of Missouri - Kansas City
– D.H.Sc., A.T. Still University
– RDH, Registered Dental Hygienist

Oakes, Mathew R.
Associate Professor,
Composition and Literature and ATLE Faculty Liaison
– B.A., University of Toronto
– M.A., University of British Columbia
– Ph.D., University of Illinois - Chicago

Paslick, Cassi R.
Professor,
Geology
– B.S., University of Michigan
– M.S., University of Michigan
– Ph.D., University of Michigan

Pearson, Audrey
Associate Professor,
Engineering and Technology
– A.S., Rock Valley College
– A.E.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– B.S. E.C.E., Northern Illinois University
– M.S. E.C.E., University of Arizona

Pease, Megan
Associate Professor,
Life Sciences
– A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison
– M.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison
– Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison

Petty, Jeffrey
Associate Professor,
Welding
– B.S., Western Illinois University

Poore, Jonathan
Associate Professor,
Composition and Literature
– B.A., University of Nottingham, UK
– M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
– Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

Quirk, Martin W.
Professor,
History
– B.A., McKendree College
– M.A., Marquette University
– Ph.D., Marquette University

Rippentrop, Diana K.
Associate Professor,
Mathematics
– A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S., Illinois State University

Roloff Welch, Jennifer
Associate Professor,
Composition and Literature
– B.A., Augustana College
– M.A.T., University of Illinois - Chicago
– M.Ed., Harvard University
– Ed.D., Harvard University

Rotert, Michelle M.
Professor,
Philosophy
– B.S., Black Hills State College
– Ph.D., University of Iowa

Roth, Chad
Coordinator,
Fire Science
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
– EMT-P, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Russo, Elizabeth
Professor,
Life Sciences
– B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
– M.S., University of Southern California

Salem, Yousra
Assistant Professor,
Chemistry
– B.S., Wayne State University
– M.S., Wayne State University

Shaw, Kerri
Professor,
Composition and Literature
– B.A., Northern Illinois University
– M.A., Northern Illinois University

Sicotte, Charles L.
Associate Professor,
Economics
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– M.A., Northern Illinois University

Sides, Molly
Professor,
Composition and Literature
– A.A., Sauk Valley Community College
– B.A., Carthage College
– M.F.A., George Mason University

Sieracki, Mary K.
Associate Professor,
Developmental Reading/Writing
– B.A., Monmouth College
– M.A.T., Rockford University

Skupien, John
Associate Professor and Academic Chair,
Automotive Service Technology
– A.A.S., Rock Valley College
– C.M.A.T., L1

Smith, Tombi
Associate Professor,
Nursing
– A.A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S.N., Northern Illinois University
– RN, Registered Nurse
– DNP, FNP, University of Illinois at Chicago

Srygler, Robert
Assistant Professor,
Life Sciences
– A.S., Joliet Junior College
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– M.S., Northern Illinois University
– PhD, Northern Illinois University

Sugrue, Patrick
Associate Professor,
Mathematics
– B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
– M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Trank, Carl
Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
– B.S., Olivet Nazarene University

Tripp, Jeffrey
Professor (temp),
Mathematics
– M.A., University of Georgia

Vandre, Catherine
Associate Professor,
Life Sciences
– B.S., University of St. Francis
– Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Vincent, Matthew R.
Professor,
Art
– B.F.A., Rockford University
– M.F.A., Northern Illinois University

Wagner, Brian
Assistant Professor,
Philosophy
– A.A., Vincennes University
– B.A., Northern Illinois University
– M.A., Northern Illinois University

Walters, William R.
Professor,
Composition and Literature
– B.B.L., Ozark Christian College
– M.A., Fort Hays State University

Wascher, Stephanie
Associate Professor and Academic Chair,
Computers and Information Systems
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– M.S. Ed., Northern Illinois University

Whitehead, Tammy Y.
Professor,
Humanities
– B.A., Florida State University
– M.A., Florida State University
– Ph.D., Florida State University

Whitworth, Della
Instructor,
Nursing
– A.A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University
– M.S.N., Capella University

Wong, Steve
Professor,
Business
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– M.S., Northwestern University

Woulfe, Eric M.
Associate Professor,
Computers and Info Systems
– B.A., Cardinal Stritch University
– M.S., Cardinal Stritch University

Youngblood, Michael
Professor,
Economics
– B.S., Northern Illinois University
– M.A., Northern Illinois University
– Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Ziemer, Norbert
Professor,
Engineering & Technology
– B.S. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
– M.S., National Louis University
– Ph.D., Missouri University of Science and Technology

Zimmerman, Gwendolyn
Associate Professor,
Nursing
– A.A. Joliet Junior College
– B.S.N., St. Anthony College of Nursing
– M.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University

Academic Affairs - Sciences Support Staff

Furman, (Katrina) Kati
Lab Manager,
Physical Sciences
– A.A., Rock Valley College
– B.S., Rockford University

Roe, Henry
Instructional Lab Technician (part time),
Physical Sciences
– B.S., University of Illinois - Chicago

Stenger, Sasha
Instructional Lab Technician (part time),
Life Sciences
– A.S., Rock Valley College
– B.S., Rockford University

Strong, Lisa
Instructional Lab Technician,
Life Sciences
– B.A., Boston University
– M.A., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale