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Shannon Anderson

Associate Lecturer of Radiologic Sciences

Shannon Anderson

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

Lisa Bickel

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)

Valerie Boyer

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

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ASA 128
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618-453-8834
danila.cepa@siu.edu

 

Sandra Collins

Professor and Program Director of Health Care Management, Distinguished Faculty

Sandra Collins

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

Kevin Scott Collins

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

Alicia Cremeens

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

Julie Davis

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

Timothy Davis

ASA 118A
Phone: 618.453.8820
Fax: 618.453.7020
tdavis@siu.edu

Mitchell Dierkes

Assistant Lecturer of Health Care Management

Mitchell Dierkes

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)

Maria Claudia Franca

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

Brandon Hirsch

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

Xiaoli Li

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

Xiaoyu Liu

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)

Kitty Martin

Rehn 322
Phone: 618.453.8268
kittym@siu.edu

 

 

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

Richard McKinnies

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

Rehn 316A
Phone: 618.453.7704
atheana.meadows@siu.edu

 

 

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

Jacqueline Nash

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

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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

Eric Osman

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

SIU Kim Parr
ASA C120A
Mailcode: 6615
Phone: 618-453-8204
Email: kimberly.parr@siu.edu

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

Thomas A. Shaw

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

Jennifer Walker

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

Sandi Watts
ASA 0122
Mailcode 6615
Phone: 618.453.7229
Fax: 618.453.7020
sjwatts@siu.edu

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 >>