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Full-Time Faculty

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Caroline Adams
Assistant Professor
Education - Program Coordinator
B.A. - University of Mississippi
M.A. - Vanderbilt University
Ed.D. - University of Mississippi

Robin L. Anderson
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Jeffrey Arnold
Associate Professor
Geography
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.A., Ohio State University

Jessica Baack
Assistant Professor
Biology
B.S., Gettysburg College
M.S., Eastern Illinois University

Sharon Banjavcic
Professor
Computer Information Systems
Web Development & Administration
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.B.A., McKendree College
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University

Carolyn Beal
Associate Professor
Early Childhood Education
A.A., Belleville Area College
B.A., McKendree College
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Robert Beckett
Assistant Professor
Aviation Maintenance Technology Coordinator/Instructor
FAA Airframe and Powerplant License-Belleville Area College
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Webster University

Don Bevirt
Associate Professor
Art
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Lindenwood University

Laura Billings
Professor
Psychology
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Carla Bills
Assistant Professor
Psychology
B.S., Lincoln University of Missouri
M.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., University of Missouri

Thomas Bilyeu
Associate Professor
Management/Marketing
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University
M.A., Webster University
M.A., Webster University

Jill Bingheim, RN
Associate Professor
Nursing
Registered Nurse
B.S.N., Southern Illinois University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University

Daniel L. Blash
Assistant Professor
Counselor
B.A., University of Missouri
M.Ed., Lincoln University

Jennifer Bone
Assistant Professor
Librarian
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., University of Illinois

Mark Bosworth
Assistant Professor/Industrial Technology Coordinator
A.A.S., Ranken Technical College
B.S., National Louis University

Edward N. Brady
Professor
Psychology
B.A., University of Missouri
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Joy Branlund
Associate Professor
Earth Science
B.A., Macalester College
M.S., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., Washington University

Lee Brendel
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.A., Saint Louis University
M.A., Saint Louis University

Leisa Brockman
Assistant Professor
Culinary Arts and Food Management
B.S., Central Missouri State University
M.A., Webster University

Timothy A. Brown
Assistant Professor
Computer Information Systems
B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Tobin R. Brown
Assistant Professor
Counselor
A.A., Kaskaskia College
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Eastern Illinois University
Ed.D., St. Louis University

Steven Bushong
Professor
Network Design & Administration
Cisco Network Academy Program
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.A., McKendree College
M.B.A., Fontbonne College
Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)
Certified Novell Engineer (CNE)
Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)
A+ Certification
Network+ Certification
Security + Certification

Corinne A. Carey
Assistant Professor
Biology
B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.S., Northern Michigan University
Ph.D., University of North Dakota

Thomas Chamblin
Professor
Speech/Theatre/Mass Communication
B.S., Murray State University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
M.F.A., Webster University

Faith M. Christiansen
Assistant Professor
Reading
B.A., Crieghton University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Capella University

David Collins, Jr.
Associate Professor
Mathematics/Computer Science
A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
M.S., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Kevin Corgan
Instructor
Welding Technology
A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College

Linda Cowden
Assistant Professor
Counseling
B.A., Otterbein College
M.A., Wayne State Univesity
Ph. D. St. Louis University

Dan Cross
Associate Professor
English Composition
B.A., University of Minnesota
M.A., Northern Arizona University
M.A., Savannah College of Art and Design

Barbara Daley
Professor
Adult Basic Education Department
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., T.E.S.L., Southern Illinois University

Linda Dawkins
Professor
Chemistry
A.A.S., St. Louis Community College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Missouri

Jean Deitz
Assistant Professor
Medical Laboratory Technology
A.S., Belleville Area College
A.A., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Elizabeth J. Dibble
Professor
Paralegal Studies
B.S., MacMurray College
J.D., Southern Illinois University

Tina Dierkes
Professor
Office Administration & Technology
A.A.S. Kaskaskia College
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Eastern Illinois University
Ph.D Southern Illinois University

Diane Di Tucci
Assistant Professor
Web Development & Administration
Electronic Publishing Specialist
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Marillac College
M.A., St. Louis University
M.A., Webster University

Theodore Dolter
Associate Professor
Chemistry
B.S., St. Louis University
M.S., University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign

Kyle Donaldson
Assistant Professor
English
B.S.W., University of Missouri, Columbia
M.S.Ed., Southwest Missouri State University
Ph.D., University of Southwestern Louisiana

James Dunning
Associate Professor
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning,
and Refrigeration
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Parks College of St. Louis University

Laura Dyer
Professor
Mathematics
B.S., University of Missouri
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D., Univeristy of Missouri-St. Louis

Michael A. Dyer
Associate Professor
Biology
B.A., McKendree College
B.S., Logan Chiropractic College
D.C., Logan Chiropractic College

Brett E. Egger
Assistant Professor
Biology
A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Eastern Illinois University

Mardy Eisloeffel
Associate Professor
Reading
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.A., McKendree College
M.A., University of Illinois

Douglas Eskra
Associate Professor
Art
A.A., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Christopher Farmer
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University
M.A., University of Missouri

Gail Fleming
Professor
Music
B.A., Northwestern University
M.M., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D., University of Missouri

Mike Foland
Professor
Accounting
B.S., University of Illinois
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University
Certified Public Accountant

Alan C. Friedman
Professor
Speech
B.A., Louisiana State University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., St. Louis University

Gary J. Gardner, RN
Assistant Professor
Nursing Education/Nurse Assistant
Registered Nurse
B.S.N, The University of Texas
M.S.N, Georgetown University

Steve Gaumer
Associate Professor
History/Political Science
B.A., St. Louis University
B.A., St. Louis University
M.A., St. Louis University

Steve Gentemann
Associate Professor
Chemistry
B.S., St. Louis University
M.S., St. Louis University
Ph.D., Washington University

Timothy Grant
Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.A., Southwest Texas State University
M.S., University of Illinois

Charles V. Gulash
Professor
Welding Technology
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Howard Gunning
Assistant Professor
Medical Assistant Program
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S. Ed., Southern Illinois University

Nicole Hancock
Assistant Professor
English
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Charles H. Hannon
Assistant Professor
Network Design & Administration
Cisco Networking Academy Program
Computer Information Systems
B.S., Montana State University
M.A., Maryville University
Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)

Keven Hansen
Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.A., Illinois State University
M.A., University of Wisconsin

Monica Hatch
Assistant Professor
English
B.A., Saint Mary's College at Notre Dame
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Stanley Hatfield
Associate Professor
Earth Science
B.S., Ohio University
M.S., University of Missouri

Claude M. Heimburger
Assistant Professor
Automotive Collision Repair Technology
A.A., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois Univeristy
M.S., Southern Illinois Univeristy

Christie G. Highlander
Assistant Professor
Business Law/Paralegal Studies
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
B.A., The College of William and Mary
J.D., University of Tulsa

Susan Holbrook
Assistant Professor
Human Services Technology
Social Work/Sociology
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Wendy Holder
Assistant Professor
Registered Health Information Administrator
Health Information Administration
B.S., University of Illinois

Karyn Houston
Assistant Professor
Sign Language Studies/Interpreter
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
B.S., John Brown University
M.S., University of Arkansas

Adam Hucke
Assistant Professor
Music
B.M., Southern Illinois University
M.M., Northern Illinois University

Tami Hughes
Assistant Professor
Reading
A.A., Belleville Area College
B.S., Bradley University
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Barbara Hunter
Professor
Psychology
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Cynthia Hussain
Professor
English
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D., Southern Illinois University

Cheryl Hutchison
Assistant Professor
Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College

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Ed Jacobs
Assistant Professor
Music
B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.M., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Karen Jobe
Associate Professor
Sociology/Anthropology
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Spyros Karayiannis
Assistant Professor
Art
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University

Kimberly Keel, RN
Assistant Professor
Nursing Education/Nurse Assistant
Registered Nurse
A.A.S., Lewis & Clark Community College
B.S.N., McKendree College
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University

Patricia Keller
Assistant Professor
Counselor
BS. Psychology, Morris Brown College
MA. Western Michigan University

Winnie M. Kenney
Assistant Professor
English Composition
B.A., East Tennesee State University
M.A., East Tennesee State University

Rhonda Kern
Assistant Professor
Radiologic Technology
Registered Radiologic Technologist
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University

Kathy Kufskie
Assistant Professor
Psychology
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.A., Lindenwood University

Garry Ladd
Professor
Physical Fitness
B.A., Syracuse University
M.S., Western Maryland College
M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University
M.A., University of Alabama

Ernest Lockwood
Professor
General Technology
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S.A.E., St. Louis University (Parks)
M.S.M.E., University of Santa Clara
M.S., Central Missouri State University
FAA Airline Transport Pilot
FAA Type Ratings in Lear Jet,
CE-500, DA-10
FAA Helicopter Commercial Pilot
FAA Certificated Flight Instructor
FAA A & P Licenses
FAA IA Authorization

Loretta Lopinot
Assistant Professor
Librarian
B.A., Illinois State University
M.A., Northern Illinois University

Thomas Lovin
Assistant Professor
English Composition
B.A., University of Arizona
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Website: http://fac.swic.edu/lovintf

Cory A. Lund
Assistant Professor
English Composition
B.A., Bemidji State University
M.A., Bemidji State University

Michelle Luraschi
Assistant Professor
Counseling
B.A., Truman State University
M.Ed., University of Missouri

Patricia K. Lurtz
Professor
Counseling
B.A., University of California
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., St. Louis University

Mary L. Lutz
Assistant Professor
Office Administration and TechnologyTechnology/
Computer Information Systems
A.A.S., Kaskaskia College
B.S., Illinois State University
B.S., Illinois State University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Jaime L. Manche
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.A., Illinois College
M.A., Saint Louis University

Michael Marlen
Associate Professor
Biology
A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Eastern Illinois University

Evelyn Martin
Assistant Professor
Nursing Education
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S.N., Southern Illinois University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University

Stacy K. Martin
Assistant Professor
Business Adminsitration
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.B.A., Southern Ilinois University

Susen McBeth
Assistant Professor
Sign Language Studies: Interpreter
Certified Interpreter
A.A.S., St. Louis Community College
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University
M.A., Gallaudet University

Matt McCarter
Assistant Professor
English
B.A., Dallas Baptist University
M.A., Dallas Baptist University

Michael McClure
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
A.A., Southwestern Illinois College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Patrick McGarrity
Associate Professor
History
B.A., McKendree College
M.A., Murray State University
Ph.D., University of Texas

James McGowen
Professor
Economics
B.S., Auburn University
M.S., Auburn University

Alicia Middendorf
Assistant Professor
English
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Jane Miller
Assistant Professor
Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Maryville College

Vanessa F. Miller
Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., Eastern Illinois University

Steven Moiles
Assistant Professor
English
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Kevin Monroe
Professor
Political Science and History
A.A., Three Rivers Community College
B.A., Southwest Missouri State University
M.DIV., Covenant Theological Seminary
M.A., East Tennessee State University
M.A., Arkansas State University

Julie A. Muniz
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Van Mushler
Assistant Professor
Administration of Justice
B.A., University of Missouri
M.S., National Louis University

Carolyn H. Myers
Assistant Professor
Political Science
B.A., Ottawa University
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Brad Nadziejko
Assistant Professor
English
B.A., Western Illinois University
M.F.A., Western Michigan University

Jane Ohl
Assistant Professor
Nursing Education
Registered Nurse
B.S.N., Southern Illinois University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University

Michael Oliver
Professor
English
B.A., Quincy College
M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Mary (Peggy) Oulvey
Assistant Professor
Speech Communication
B.A., Eureka College
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Darice Palmier
Associate Professor
Music
B.M., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., Eastern Illinois University

Randi S. Papke
Assistant Professor
Biology
B.S., University of Cincinnati
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Connie Park
Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S., University of Illinois
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Dawn Peters
Associate Professor
Accounting
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University
Certified Public Accountant

Van A. Plexico
Assistant Professor
Political Science/History
B.A., Auburn University
M.A., Auburn University

Judith Quimby
Associate Professor
English Composition
B.S., Illinois State University
M.S., Illinois State University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Elizabeth Raftopoulos, RN
Assistant Professor
Nursing Education/Nurse Assistant Programs
Registered Nurse
B.S.N., Northern Illinois University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University

Kurt Range
Assistant Professor
Horticulture
A.A., Belelville Area College
A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Joyce Ray
Professor
Mathematics
Outcomes Assessment Coordinator
B.S., University of Dayton
M.S., University of Dayton
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Mitchell Robertson
Assistant Professor
Chemistry
B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Michael Roeder
Professor
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
A.A., Belleville Area College
A.S., Belleville Area College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Paris Rosenberg
Assistant Professor
Economics and Business Administration
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Georgia College

Jerald Ross
Associate Professor
English Composition
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Melissa J. Rossi
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.A., Illinois College
M.A., St. Louis University

Darrell J. Russell
Associate Professor
Philosophy
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Traci Sachteleben
Professor
Psychology
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Adan Salinas
Associate Professor
Spanish
B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Pan American University
M.A., Indiana University

Karen Schneider
Assistant Professor
Adult Basic Education Department
B.S., Southern Illinois University
B.M., Southern Illinois University
M.S. Ed., Southern Illinois University

Lynne Schwartzhoff
Assistant Professor
English
B.A., Belmont Abbey College
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University

Shauna Scribner
Associate Professor
Computer Aided Drafting/Manufacturing Technology Coordinator
A.A.S., Albuquerque TVI Community College
B.S.Ed., University of New Mexico
M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Certified Manufacturing Technologist (SME)
Certified Drafter (ADDA)

Helene Seibert
Assistant Professor
Nursing Education
Registered Nurse
B.A., Southern Illinois University
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Dianna Shank
Associate Professor
English
B.A., St. Martin’s College
M.A., Central Washington University

Dennis D. Shannon
Professor
Economics
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University

Carmen Shepard
Professor
Physics
B.S., California Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Purdue University

John Shively
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., University of Missouri
Ed.D., University of Southern California

Jennifer A. Simonton
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., Eastern Illinois University

Jimmy R. Smith
Instructor
Automotive Collision Repair Technology

Lee Smith
Assistant Professor
Fire Science
A.A.S, Belleville Area College
A.S., Belleville Area College
B.A., Western IL University

Michael C. Smith
Associate Professor
Sociology
B.A., Northwestern University
M.A., Northwestern University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Kimberly Snyder
Associate Professor
Physical Therapist Assistant
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S., Southern Illinois University
B.A., National Louis University
M.Ed., National Louis University

Richard Spencer
Professor
Philosophy
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Suzanne Sutton
Assistant Professor
Counselor
B.S., – University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
M.A., – Lindenwood University
Teaching Certificate – McKendree University

Gregg R. Sweeten
Associate Professor
Aviation Maintenance Technology
A.S., LeTourneau College
B.S., LeTourneau College
FAA Certificates A & P, IA
Laser Grade Test Center Examiner (TCS)

Matthew A. Swinford
Associate Professor
Network Design & Administration
Cisco Networking Academy Program
Computer Information Systems
A.A., Kaskaskia College
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)

Rajeev Talkad
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.S., University of Missouri
M.S., University of Missouri

Sue Taylor
Professor
Marketing, Management
B.S., University of Missouri
M.A., Webster University
M.Ed., University of Illinois

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Cinnamon VanPutte
Associate Professor
Biology
B.A., Wittenberg University
Ph.D., Texas A&M

Kirsten Webb
Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S., Centre College
M.A., University of Kentucky

Raymond Webb
Associate Professor
History
B.A., Centre College
M.A., University of Kentucky

Robert Weck
Associate Professor
Biology
A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Guy A. Weible
Assistant Professor
Art
A.A., Belleville Area College
B.F.A., Southern Illinois University
M.F.A., University of Illinois

Susan Wessel, RN
Associate Professor
Nursing
Registered Nurse
B.S.N., St. Louis University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University

Larry Wheeler
Assistant Professor
Radiologic Technology
Registered Radiologic Technologist
A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
B.A., McKendree College

Colleen White, RN
Assistant Professor
Nursing
Registered Nurse
B.S.N., St. Louis University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University

Catina Williams
Assistant Professor
Psychology
B.S., Jackson State University
M.A., Washington University
Ph.D., Washington University

Cynthia Winfield, RN
Assistant Professor
Nursing Education
Registered Nurse
B.S.N., Mount Saint Mary College
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University

Katherine Witzig
Assistant Professor
Philosophy
A.A., Illinois Central College
B.S., Illinois State University
M.A., Brown University
Ph.D., Brown University

Mary Wochner
Professor
Counseling
B.A., Quincy College
M.Ed. University of Missouri
Ed.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Scott Wolf
Associate Professor
Health/Wellness
B.A., Messiah College
M.Ed., Temple University
M.S. Ed., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Daniel R. Woloszynek
Associate Professor
Computer Information Systems
B.S., University of Arizona
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University

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Thomas Zach
Assistant Professor
Electrical/Electronics Technology
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force
B.S., University of Maryland
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma

Janice Zuke
Associate Professor
Librarian
B.A., University of Missouri
M.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale