Faculty Profiles
Our faculty is distinguished not only in the level of expertise they possess in their respective fields, but also in their commitment to helping you become successful.
MBA Online Faculty
Associate Professor of Economics
"It is a good feeling knowing that I can make a difference by providing students with tools that will help make them more knowledgeable and productive citizens."
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Director of Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business and Associate Professor of Management
"I wanted to provide students the same opportunities the professors I had provided me, as well as share my experiences so others could also benefit from my experiences."
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Assistant Professor of Management
"I teach because I want to help shape the new generations, and I am a firm believer that education can make the change."
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Professor of Management
"I expect students to polish their critical thinking and apply knowledge gained in MBA courses."
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Associate Professor of Accounting
"I enjoy interacting with students and seeing them gain confidence in their decision-making ability."
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Associate Professor
"The instructor's role is to be an administrator and facilitator for student learning; to provide a semi-structured situation, to build bridges and linkages from other courses, from case to case, and to add perspectives by Socratic questioning."
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Associate Professor
"I have a passion for the field and the opportunity it offers to make a positive impact on others."
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Education Online Faculty
Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) Director
"Approach learning as learning, not an activity or an item on a checklist to acquire a grade."
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Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Special Education programs
"Communicate often with both classmates and the professor. Dig deep into their learning and teaching—as in the online environment, we learn a lot from one another."
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Associate Professor
"Always look ahead to what is expected in the week. Don't leave the learning, assignments and work to the last minute."
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Assistant Professor
"Like any educator, one has to be energized and inspired by helping students synthesize information into new knowledge. Value in teaching comes when students achieve more than they thought they possibly could."
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Instructor
"The knowledge and skills that you are going to take away from our coursework will make an impact on your students and the many adults you collaborate with on a daily basis in ways that you may never know!"
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Assistant Professor
"I wanted students to be better and more thoughtful people through developing their understanding of literature and their ability to express themselves through writing."
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Assistant Professor
"Getting to know students is important to me, so I work at building a community of learners in online courses."
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Assistant Professor
"A successful early childhood educator is passionate about young children and creates a safe and trusting environment where children can explore, experiment and take risks."
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Assistant Professor
"My advice for online students is to intentionally schedule reading and writing time for each of your courses."
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Assistant Professor
"I have always enjoyed learning and have always enjoyed helping others to achieve their maximum potential. I love that moment when I see that a student 'gets it', and I feel challenged to be sure that all students are engaged and achieving."
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GRADUATE Online Faculty
Associate Professor
"When possible, use examples from your current work situation in your classes."
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Assistant Professor
"Communication is key and also paying attention to due dates and asking questions."
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Associate Professor of Economics
"Stay connected and stay on top of the material. Do not fall behind. Ask if you need assistance."
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Assistant Professor
"My goal is to provide the context and fundamental ideas of the course material and use assignments to reinforce those basics."
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Director of Health Science and Wellness
"Set value-driven goals and action steps for achieving them, even down to weekly tasks of class. If you keep your values and associated goals in mind, it will help you get through difficult times and ensure you are spending your time on what's important."
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Professor
"Reach out to professors if you need help. Stay on top of coursework."
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Associate Professor in Recreation
"Be diligent. Time moves fast so stay caught up. Make it a priority to block out time to complete the required tasks for each module weekly. Also, have fun. Learning and thinking is a valuable asset. Embrace it!"
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Assistant Professor
"Throughout the course, students are expected to participate in class with a positive attitude toward learning, a genuine desire to learn the subject matter and obvious efforts in that direction, punctuality, dependability, responsibility, appropriate contribution, and leadership as needed in individual and group work."
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Nursing Online Faculty
Assistant Professor
"I want students to be able to critically think through situations, use the knowledge they have learned to apply it to their work environment and model leadership in their workplace."
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Director of Nursing
"I love helping students meet their goals and conquer their dreams. I like being their support system through their educational process."
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Assistant Professor
"With the BSN nurses are better equipped to work in our complex healthcare environment. The BSN allows access to promotion and leadership positions, and enhances their professional nursing practice."
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Undergraduate Online Faculty
Assistant Professor
"I hope my students develop an understanding and appreciation for (1) the physiological correlates of behavior and (2) the scientific rigor of behavioral science."
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Instructor
"I want you to feel comfortable and to understand that I started where you are many years ago. I got here by asking a lot of questions."
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Associate Professor of Political Science
"Students should know why contentious activities occur and be able to identify the causal factors, events, outcomes and effects of major types of social movements and political revolutions."
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Associate Professor
"I believe that valuing and building relationships with students is foundational as well as passion for the subject being taught."
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Professor & Assistant Director, School of Communication and Mass Media
"First, communication is foundational to all of human activities. Second, communication theories can help explain and enhance communication practices. Third, effective and appropriate communication significantly improves the quality of our personal and social relations."
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Assistant Professor
"So much of psychology is really applicable, but most people only think of "clinical" applications when they think of psychology!"
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Assistant Professor
"Stay caught up, give yourself more time than you think you will need, reading academic texts will always take longer than you think it will."
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Senior Instructor
"1) Don’t procrastinate 2) Read the instructions 3) Don’t be afraid to ask the teacher a question—ever."
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