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Faculty


Faculty members are reflected as of July 1, 2024, since the Saint Xavier Catalog is updated each July. Current faculty members can be found in the Campus Directory.

  1. Pamela Abbott (2022)
    Lecturer of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Aspen University

  2. Asmah Abdallah (2019)
    Lecturer of Mathematics
    M.S. in Mathematics
    Governors State University

  3. Luz Acosta (2023)
    Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
    M.A. in Criminology, Law, and Justice
    University of Illinois Chicago

  4. Imad Al-Saeed (2017)
    Assistant Professor of Computer Science
    Doctor of Computer Science
    Colorado Technical University

  5. Joshua Anderson (2022)
    Lecturer in
    Graham School of Management
    Ph.D. in Accounting
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  6. Christopher Appelt (2003)
    Associate Professor of Biology
    Ph.D. in Wildlife Science
    Texas A&M University

  7. Allen Babiarz-Lira (2022)
    Lecturer of Communications
    M.A. in Communications and Training
    Governors State University

  8. Paige Bajenski (2023)
    Lecturer of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Saint Xavier University

  9. Ranin Barham (2022)
    Lecturer of Biology
    M.Sc. in Biotechnology
    Rush University

  10. Jacqueline Battalora (2003)
    Professor of Sociology
    Ph.D. in Religious and Theological Studies
    Northwestern University

  11. Charlene Bermele (2003)
    Associate Professor of Nursing
    DNP
    Loyola University, Chicago

  12. Angelo Bonadonna (1996)
    Associate Professor of English
    Ph.D. in English
    University of Illinois at Chicago

  13. Zepure Boyadjian Samawi (1999)
    Professor of Nursing
    Ph.D. in Nursing
    Widener University

  14. Norman P. Boyer (1977)
    Associate Professor of English
    Ph.D. in Theatre
    University of Denver

  15. Caroline Bruno (2019)
    Lecturer of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Loyola University, Chicago

  16. Sharada Buddha (2006)
    Associate Professor of Chemistry
    Ph.D. in Chemistry
    Loyola University, Chicago

  17. Aaron Canty (2006)
    Professor of Religious Studies
    Ph.D. in Theology
    University of Notre Dame

  18. Margaret Kelly Carroll (1985)
    Professor of Education
    Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
    Loyola University, Chicago

  19. Alak Chakravorty (2003)
    Associate Professor of Physics
    Ph.D. in Physics
    Illinois Institute of Technology

  20. Ernest Cherullo (2011)
    Instructor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
    Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
    University of Saint Francis

  21. Vincent Cicchirillo (2018)
    Assistant Professor of Marketing
    Ph.D. in Communication
    Ohio State University

  22. Matthew Costello (1991)
    Professor of Political Science
    Ph.D. in Political Science
    University of North Carolina

  23. Greg Coutts (1987)
    Associate Professor of Music
    Ph.D. in Music Theory
    Northwestern University

  24. Vincent Davis (2015)
    Instructor of Communication
    Ph.D. in Communication 
    Regent University

  25. Anthony DeCesare (2023)
    Assistant Professor of Education
    Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education
    Indiana University

  26. Mary Desmond (2023)
    Associate Professor of Nursing
    Ph.D. in Nursing
    Loyola University

  27. Aaron Doubet (2023)
    Assistant Professor of  Communication Sciences and Disorders
    Ed.D.
    Fontbonne University

  28. Angela Durante (2008)
    Professor of Sociology
    Ph.D. in Sociology
    Fordham University

  29. Jennifer Dusak (2021)
    Lecturer of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    University of Saint Francis

  30. Joey Eisenmann (2024)
    Associate Professor of Exercise Science
    Ph.D. in Kinesiology
    Michigan State University

  31. Khaled El-Zayyat (2022)
    Assistant Professor, Director of Computer Science
    Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
    University of Reno

  32. Jeffrey English (2017)
    Assistant Professor of Business
    DBA
    Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France

  33. Diego Espina Barros (2015)
    Assistant Professor of Spanish
    Ph.D. in Theory of Literature/Comparative Literature
    Universidade de Santiago

  34. Jennifer Fuller (2019)
    Lecturer of Art and Design
    M.S. in Digital Cinema
    DePaul University

  35. Vanessa Garcia (2021)
    Lecturer of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Chamberlain University

  36. Indranil Ghosh (2008)
    Professor of Economics
    Ph.D. in Economics
    Southern Methodist University

  37. Melanie Greenspan (2022)
    Assistant Professor/Clinical Supervisor
    of Communication Sciences and Disorders
    M.S. in Speech, Language and Learning
    Northwestern University

  38. Cynthia Grobmeier (2012)
    Faculty Specialist in Communication
    Ph.D. in Communication
    Northern Illinois University

  39. Brian Hill (2017)
    Associate Professor of Business
    Ed.D. in Adult Education
    National Louis University

  40. Monzurul Hoque (1994)
    Professor
    Graham School of Management
    Ph.D. in Economics
    University of Illinois

  41. Aisha Karim (2002)
    Associate Professor of English
    Ph.D. in Literature
    Duke University

  42. Christina Kent (2023)
    Lecturer of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Purdue University

  43. James Kiddle (2019)
    Associate Professor of Chemistry
    Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
    Loyola University, Chicago

  44. Alexander King (2015)
    Associate Professor of Accounting
    Ph.D. in Business Statistics
    University of Illinois, Chicago

  45. Jean Kirk (2021)
    Assistant Professorial Lecturer of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Saint Xavier University

  46. Jinyoung Koh (2022)
    Assistant Professor of Psychology
    Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology
    Michigan State University

  47. Eric Krasich (2023)
    Lecturer of Exercise Science
    M.S. in Applied Sport and Exercises
    University of East London

  48. Joanna Kwak (2021)
    Lecturer of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Western Governors University

  49. Laura Laskowski-Ferrell (2019)
    Lecturer of Education
    Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
    University of St. Francis

  50. Patricia Lee (1988)
    Associate Professor of Music
    M.M. in Performance
    DePaul University

  51. Brad Leshinske (2018)
    Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
    Director of Interdisciplinary Health Science
    Ph.D. in Health Sciences
    Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

  52. Cheryl Luczak (2008)
    Associate Professor
    Graham School of Management
    Ph.D. in Marketing
    University of Illinois, Chicago

  53. Troy Martin (1991)
    Professor of Religious Studies
    Ph.D. in Bible
    University of Chicago

  54. Anthony McBride (2023)
    Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice
    Ph.D.
    Duquesne University

  55. Eileen McCann (2010)
    Clinical Nurse Educator,
    Associate Professor of Nursing
    DNP
    Rush University

  56. Steven McComis (2022)
    Lecturer of Biology

  57. Kathleen McInerney (2009)
    Professor of Education
    Ph.D. in Literacy and Culture
    University of Iowa

  58. Regina C. McNally (2014)
    Professor 
    Graham School of Management
    Ph.D. in Business Administration
    University of Illinois, Champaign

  59. Kathleen McNellis Carey (2007)
    Associate Professor of Sociology
    Ph.D. in Sociology
    University of Chicago

  60. Thomas McNichols (2018)
    Assistant Professor of Music
    M.M. in Vocal Performance
    North Park University

  61. Jean Mehta (1987)
    Professor of Computer Science
    D.A. of Mathematics and Computer Science
    University of Illinois at Chicago

  62. W. Bradford Mello (2014)
    Professor of Communication
    Ph.D. in Communication
    University of Oklahoma

  63. Sandra Mendez (2022)
    Lecturer in Art
    MFA in Art
    Governors State University

  64. Ann Miller (2022)
    Assistant Professor of Nursing
    DNP
    Governors State University

  65. Hamid Mohammadi (1989)
    Professor in
    Graham School of Management
    Ph.D. in Management Sciences
    Illinois Institute of Technology

  66. Ricardo Monzon (2007)
    Associate Professor of Biology
    Ph.D. in Biology
    Northwestern University

  67. Kelsey Moreno (2022)
    Assistant Professor of Psychology
    Ph.D. in Brain and Behavior Psychology
    University of Southern Mississippi

  68. Arthur Morton (2006)
    Associate Professor of Philosophy
    Ph.D. in Philosophy
    University of Cincinnati

  69. Mary Murphy-Smith (2005)
    Clinical Nurse Educator,
    Associate Professor in Nursing
    DNP
    Rush University

  70. Jameson Neff (2023)
    Lecturer in Mathematics
    M.S. in Mathematics
    University of Illinois

  71. Giselle Núñez (2018)
    Assistant Professor
    of Communication Sciences and Disorders
    Ph.D. in Special Education
    University of Illinois at Chicago

  72. Karen O'Brien (2023)
    Professor, Director of Nursing
    Ph.D.
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  73. Colleen O'Hearn (2021)
    Lecturer in Nursing
    DNP
    Rush University

  74. Lisa Osier (2020)
    Assistant Professor
    of Communication Sciences and Disorders
    M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
    Rockhurst University

  75. David Parker (2013)
    Associate Professor of Business Law
    J.D.
    Birmingham School of Law

  76. Nathan Peck (2001)
    Professor of Art and Design
    MFA in Intermedia
    University of Iowa

  77. Forrest Perry (2009)
    Associate Professor of Philosophy
    Ph.D. in Philosophy
    Vanderbilt University

  78. Megan Pet (2019)
    Assistant Professor of Nursing
    Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Saint Francis Medical College

  79. Angela Pirlott (2015)
    Associate Professor of Psychology
    Ph.D. in Social Psychology
    Arizona State University

  80. Faisal Rahman (1981)
    Professor
    Graham School of Management
    Ph.D. in Economics
    Saint Louis University

  81. Stacie Raymond (2010)
    Associate Professor of Biology
    D.C.
    Palmer College of Chiropractic

  82. Julie Reinhart (2009)
    Professor of Education
    Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology
    Indiana University

  83. Miriam Rodriguez-Guerra (2023)
    Assistant Professor of  Communication Science Disorders
    Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics
    University of Arizona

  84. Jennifer Rogoz (2022)
    Lecturer in Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Chamberlain University

  85. Catherine Ruggie Saunders (1983)
    Professor of Art and Design
    SXU Gallery Director
    MFA in Art
    University of Wisconsin-Madison

  86. Iman Saca (2004)
    Professor of Anthropology
    Ph.D. in Anthropology
    University of Illinois at Chicago

  87. Rania Sadeq (2023)
    Lecturer of Education
    Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
    Roosevelt University

  88. Biswajit Saha (2023)
    Lecturer of Chemistry
    Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
    Kyushu University

  89. Shawn Salmon (2013)
    Assistant Professor of Music
    D.A. in Guitar Performance
    Ball State University

  90. Stefanie Sharer (2023)
    Lecturer of Mathematics
    M.S. in Mathematics
    Roosevelt University

  91. Kristina Simak (2022)
    Lecturer/Clinical Supervisor
    of Communication Sciences and Disorders
    M.A. in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  92. Kathleen Soso (2018)
    Associate Professor of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Benedictine University

  93. Nat Soti (2022)
    Lecturer of Art
    Georgetown University

  94. Melissa Stefanko (2022)
    Lecturer in Education
    Ph.D. in Education Administration
    Indiana State University

  95. Tatiana Tatum (2006)
    Professor of Biology
    Ph.D. in Molecular-Cytogenetics
    University of Illinois

  96. Steven M. Taylor (2017)
    Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
    Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Justice
    University of Illinois at Chicago

  97. Mary Beth Tegan (2006)
    Professor of English
    Ph.D. in English
    University of Southern California

  98. Thomas Thorp (1993)
    Professor of Philosophy
    Ph.D. in Philosophy
    State University of New York, Stony Brook

  99. Mary Tiberg (2018)
    Assistant Professor of Nursing
    Ph.D. in Nursing
    Loyola University, Chicago

  100. James Vanderhyde (2015)
    Associate Professor of Computer Science
    Ph.D. in Computer Science
    Georgia Institute of Technology

  101. Courtenay Vihtelic (2022)
    Assistant Professor of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Lewis University

  102. Lisa Watson (2017)
    Associate Professor of Nursing
    M.S. in Nursing
    Lewis University

  103. Julia B. Wiester (2011)
    Associate Professor of Chemistry
    Ph.D. in Chemistry
    Northwestern University

  104. Caroline K. Wilson (2014)
    Associate Professor of Nursing
    DNP
    DePaul University

  105. Karen Wood (1983)
    Associate Professor of Nursing
    D.N.Sc.
    Rush University

  106. Carry Zaras (2021)
    Lecturer
    in Communication Sciences Disorders
    M.S. in Communicative Disorders
    University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

Faculty Emeriti

  1. Kathleen Alaimo, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of History

  2. Ruth Ann Althaus, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Business

  3. James Aman, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Computer Science

  4. Phyllis Anderson-Meyer, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry

  5. David Appel, M.A.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of History

  6. Florence A. Appel, D.A.
    Professor Emeritus of Computer Science

  7. Patricia D. Army, D.A.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

  8. Phyllis Baker, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  9. Michael Bathgate, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies

  10. Susan Beal, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

  11. Barbara Becker, D.A.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

  12. Mary Ann Bergfeld, R.S.M., MFA
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Art

  13. Jan Bickel, D.M.A.
    Professor Emeritus of Music

  14. Margaret Bogacz, D.A.
    Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

  15. C. Thomas Brockmann, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

  16. Stanley Boyer, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Biology

  17. William J. Buckley, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Physiology

  18. Linda J. Burke, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  19. Sandra Burkhardt, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Psychology

  20. Mary B. Campbell, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Education

  21. Christopher Chalokwu, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Geochemistry and Physical Science

  22. Avis Clendenen, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies

  23. Donald A. Cyze, J.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management

  24. Karen Czarnik, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders

  25. Arunas Dagys, D.A.
    Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

  26. Mary Janet Dahm, Psy.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  27. Julie Deisinger, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Psychology

  28. Margaret Douglas, M.S.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  29. John E. Eber, Ed.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Business

  30. David L. Elmendorf, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology

  31. Dale Fast, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Biology

  32. Ann Filipski, Psy.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  33. Michael Flahive, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders

  34. Alison Fraunhar, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Art and Design

  35. Peg A. Gallagher, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  36. Mary Anne Gaynor, M.S.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  37. Monte Gerlach, M.S.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Art

  38. Nancy Goodfellow, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology

  39. Jo Ann M. Gruca, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  40. John Gutowski, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of English and Anthropology

  41. James Hagen, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management

  42. Susan Hampson, M.S.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  43. Constance Hardy, DNP
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  44. Gail Harris-Schmidt, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders

  45. Nelson Hathcock, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of English

  46. Joan Hau, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  47. Jayne Hileman, MFA
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Art

  48. Judith Hiltner, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of English

  49. Peter Hilton, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  50. Joyce A. Hunter, DBA
    Associate Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management

  51. Marion Johnson, R.S.M., M.S.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology

  52. M. Tara Joyce, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  53. Eileen Kearney, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies

  54. Patricia L. Kelly, M.S.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  55. Peter N. Kirstein, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of History

  56. Pamela Klick, M.A.
    Clinical Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders

  57. Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Education

  58. David Kohut, M.L.S.
    Associate Librarian Emeritus

  59. Augustus Kolich, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of English

  60. Tamara Korenman, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  61. Randolph Krohmer, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Biology

  62. James Kusik, M.L.S.
    Associate Librarian Emeritus

  63. H.J.G. Lawler, M.A.
    Professor Emeritus of Humanities

  64. Mary Lebold, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  65. E. Suzanne Lee, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  66. Nan-Nan Lee, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy

  67. Carol LeFevre, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  68. Nancy Lockie, Ed.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  69. Holly Mackley, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  70. Ronald Mark, M.A.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication

  71. Eugenia McAvoy, M.A.
    Assistant Professor Emeritus of Communication

  72. Thomas McGannon, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

  73. Julie McNellis, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication

  74. Larry Meneghini, DNP
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  75. Ralph Meyer, M.S.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  76. Jack Montgomery, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy

  77. Martha Morris, M.M.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Music

  78. Algis Norvilas, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Psychology

  79. Henry L. Novak, MBA
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Business

  80. Darlene O'Callaghan, M.Ed.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  81. Michael E. O'Keeffe, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies

  82. Jessie Panko, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Education

  83. Janice Pape, M.Ed.
    Assistant Professorial Emeritus Lecturer of Physical Education

  84. Cathleen Paterno, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  85. William A. Peters, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  86. Patricia Petkus, M.A.
    Faculty Specialist Emeritus of Mathematics

  87. Sandra Pfantz, D.P.H.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  88. Michele Poradzisz, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  89. Carol Poston, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of English

  90. Ruth L. Rohlwing, Ed. D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  91. Anthony Rotatori, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Psychology

  92. Monica Ryan, DNP
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  93. Susan Sanders, R.S.M., Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Political Science

  94. Mary Ann Santucci, Ed.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  95. Bernice Savitt, M.S.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  96. Pamela Schwer, MACC
    Associate Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management

  97. William Sennett, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders

  98. Maureen Schmitt, M.S.
    Clinical Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders

  99. Charles Shanabruch, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Business

  100. William D. Smith, Ed.D.
    Assistant Professor Emeritus of Education

  101. Suzanne Smith Kimble, M.Ed.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  102. Maureen Spelman, Ed.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Education

  103. Joel Sternberg, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Communication

  104. William Stone, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  105. Raymond Taylor, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of History

  106. Earl Thomas, Ed.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Education

  107. Robert Van Lanen, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Chemistry

  108. Reza Varjavand, Ph.D
    Associate Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management

  109. Olga Vilella, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Spanish

  110. Brent Wall, MFA
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Art

  111. James Walker, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Communication

  112. Abdul-Majid Wazwaz, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

  113. Benjamin Weeks, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Business

  114. Helen Weinfurter, R.S.M., M.A.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of English

  115. Catherine Witek, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of English

  116. Margaret Yates, M.S.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry

  117. Neil Younkin, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Business

  118. Carol Yukich, M.A.
    Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing

  119. Ursula Zyzik, M.A.L.I.S.
    Associate Librarian Emeritus