Faculty
Shannon Anderson
Associate Lecturer of Radiologic Sciences

ASA 14A
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618.453.2375
Fax: 618.453.7020
sanderson@siu.edu
AT SIU SINCE 2002 EDUCATION Master of Science in Education Degree, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, August 2005 Bachelor of Science Degree, cum laude, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, May 2000 Associate of Business Administration and Accounting Degree, ...read full profile >>
Lisa Bickel
Clinical Coordinator, Radiography

ASA 11D
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618.453.8884
Fax: 618.453.7020
lisa.bickel@siu.edu
EDUCATION Masters of Science, Radiologic Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August 2019. Bachelors of Science, Radiologic Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 1999. Associates of Applied ...read full profile >>
Valerie Boyer
Program Director and Associate Professor (PH.D., CCC-SLP)

Rehn 310
Phone: 618.453.8283
valboyer@siu.edu
Specializations in pediatric language development and disorders particularly with young children, children with autism spectrum disorders, and children from diverse backgrounds as well as scholarship of teaching and learning. Valerie E. Boyer is a tenured Associate Professor in the Communication ...read full profile >>
Danila Cepa
Program Director of Occupational Therapy

ASA 128
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618-453-8834
danila.cepa@siu.edu
Sandra Collins
Professor and Program Director of Health Care Management, Distinguished Faculty

ASA 122
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618.453.8802
Fax: 618.453.7020
skcollin@siu.edu
EDUCATION: PhD – Workforce Education and Development. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2010. Masters of Business Administration specializing in Management of Information Systems, 2003.
Kevin Scott Collins
Director of the School of Health Sciences and Professor of Medical Dosimetry

ASA 18
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618.453.8860
Fax: 618.453.7020
kscollin@siu.edu
AT SIU SINCE 1999 EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy Program, Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August 2011. Master of Science in Education, Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, ...read full profile >>
Candida Constantine-Castillo
Clinical Assistant Professor
EDUCATION: Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidate, Purdue University, 2022; Nursing Administration Post-Graduate Certificate, University of Texas Arlington, 2020; Doctor of Health Administration with specialization in Health Care Leadership, Capella University, ...read full profile >>
Alicia Cremeens
Assistant Lecturer of Radiologic Sciences

ASA 11D
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618.453.8884
Fax: 618.453.7020
alicia.cremeens@siu.edu
EDUCATION Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August 2009. Bachelors of Science, Radiologic Science, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August ...read full profile >>
Julie Davis
Program Director & Associate Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant

ASA 114B
Phone: 618.453.3618
Fax: 618.453.3617
jfrman@siu.edu
AT SIU SINCE 1998 EDUCATION Doctor of Rehabilitation program, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Preliminary examination passed Spring 2009. Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL, 1996 Bachelor of Science, Biology, ...read full profile >>
Timothy Davis
Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant

ASA 118A
Phone: 618.453.8820
Fax: 618.453.7020
tdavis@siu.edu
Mitchell Dierkes
Assistant Lecturer of Health Care Management

ASA 114A
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618.453.8828
mitchell.dierkes@siu.edu
EDUCATION: Master of Health Administration, Southern Illinois University, July 2021. B.S. in Health Care Management, Southern Illinois University, August 2019.
Steven Fasko
Lecturer
EDUCATION: Doctor of Health Administration, Central Michigan University, 2016 Master of Business Administration, Saint Ambrose University, 2003
Maria Claudia Franca
Professor (Ph.D., CCC-SLP)

Rehn 318A
Phone: 618.453.8292
franca@siu.edu
Maria Claudia Franca is an endowed Mark and Susan Ashley Professor in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Program with areas of interest in Voice Science, Multicultural and Global Issues Related to Communication Disorders, and Higher Education matters. Dr. Franca has been recipient of the ...read full profile >>
Brandon Hirsch
Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences

ASA 120A
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618.453.8889
Fax: 618.453.7020
bhirsch110@siu.edu
At SIU since 2014 Education: Masters of Science in Medical Dosimetry, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August, 2014 Bachelors of Science, Radiologic Science, Radiation Therapy, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August, 2012 Associate ...read full profile >>
Xiaoli Li
Assistant Lecturer of Health Care Management

ASA 126C
Mailcode: 6615
Phone:
xiaoli.li@siu.edu
EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Health Services Research, University of North Texas, 2023.Ph.D. in Culture Studies, Communiation University of China, 2008.Master of Media Arts, Communication University of China, 2005.
Xiaoyu Liu
Assistant Professor of Health Care Management

ASA 130
Mailcode: 6615
Phone:
xiaoyu.liu@siu.edu
EDUCATION: I recently obtained my Ph.D. degree in biomedical and health informatics from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. I am an interdisciplinary learning enthusiast. My primary interest is to identify unmet health needs and improve healthcare outcomes with trustworthy, ...read full profile >>
Frankie Lyons
Clinical Assistant Professor
EDUCATION: Ed.D. in Education, North Carolina State University, 2012; Master of Health Administration, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, 2003; Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1982.
Kathryn (Kitty) Martin
Senior Lecturer (M.S., CCC-SLP)
Specializations: Language Development, Language Disorder, Language and Literacy, Communication and Diversity, Supervision and Mentoring. Kitty Martin is an instructor and clinical supervisor for Communication Disorders and Sciences. She has mentored CDS students in the McNair program, ...read full profile >>
Warren McDonald
Lecturer
EDUCATION: Harvard University Institute for Management and Leadership in Higher Education, 2005; Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (International Health Education/Research), Touro University International, 2005; Master of Arts in Education (Adult and Community ...read full profile >>
Richard McKinnies
Professor of Radiologic Sciences

ASA 213A
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618.453.7260
Fax: 618.453.7020
rmck@siu.edu
AT SIU SINCE 2005 EDUCATION Ph.D. in Higher Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 2020. Masters of Science in Medical Dosimetry, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August, 2011. Masters of Education, Workforce Education and ...read full profile >>
Atheana Meadows
Lecturer (M.A., CCC-A)
Atheana Meadows is a Lecturer in the Rehabilitation Institute and Clinical Supervisor for the Communication Disorders & Sciences Program. She received her B.S. in Family Social Service from Northern Illinois University; and transferred from SIU’s CDS Program to complete her M.A. in ...read full profile >>
Jacqueline Nash
Assistant Lecturer of Health Care Management

ASA 114A
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618.453.8874
jacqueline.k.nash@siu.edu
EDUCATION: Master of Health Administration, Southern Illinois University, December 2021. B.S. in Health Care Management, Southern Illinois University, May 2019.
Jim Oberhofer
Visiting Assistant Professor
EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Colorado, Denver in 1986. Areas of interest include the economics of health care and long term care, licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in Colorado. Has been teaching for SIU since 1988.
Eric Osman
Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant

ASA 126C
Phone: 618.453.4803
eosman32@siu.edu
At SIU since 2014 Education Southern Illinois University, BS Physical Education 1996 Northwestern University, Master of Physical Therapy 1998 Governors State University, Master of Health Administration 2004 Courses Taught PTH 210 A PTH210 B PTH 230 A PTH 230 B Licensure/Certifications Physical Therapist Athletic Trainer Matheson trained Functional Capacity Evaluator
Kim Parr
Assistant Professor of Practice, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
AT SIU SINCE 2021 Education Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate, University of Saint Augustine, St. Augustine, FL. 2020 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 2006 Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern ...read full profile >>
Robert Rados
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Health Care Management
EDUCATION: PhD – Health Education. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2003. Masters of Health Care Administration. Governors State University, 1985.
Thomas A. Shaw
Associate Professor of Health Care Management, Distinguished Faculty

ASA 123
Phone: 618.453.7217
Fax: 618.453.7020
saja@siu.edu
EDUCATION: PhD – Workforce Education and Development. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2005. Masters of Business Administration. Amber University, 1990. Diploma – Mortuary Science and Funeral Services, 1982.
David Sheets
Lecturer
EDUCATION: Master in Business Administration, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1991. Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM).
Jennifer Walker
Coordinator of MRI/CT and Assistant Professor

ASA 120A
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618.453.8812
Fax: 618.453.7020
jennifer.walker@siu.edu
AT SIU SINCE 2014 EDUCATION Masters of Education, Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 2008. Bachelors of Science, Radiologic Science, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography, Southern Illinois University, ...read full profile >>
Sandi Watts
Associate Professor of Radiologic Sciences
At SIU Since 2014 EDUCATION Master of Science in Health Administration, University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois, May 2013 Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (AdventHealth University), Orlando, Florida, August 2006 Certified ...read full profile >>