School of Health Sciences Faculty

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

EDUCATION: PhD – Workforce Education and Development.  Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2010.  Masters of Business Administration specializing in Management of Information Systems, 2003.      

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

EDUCATION: Master of Health Administration, Southern Illinois University, July 2021. B.S. in Health Care Management, Southern Illinois University, August 2019.

EDUCATION: Doctor of Health Administration, Central Michigan University, 2016 Master of Business Administration, Saint Ambrose University, 2003

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 >>

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 >>

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.

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 >>

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.

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 >>

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 >>

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 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 >>

EDUCATION: Master of Health Administration, Southern Illinois University, December 2021. B.S. in Health Care Management, Southern Illinois University, May 2019.

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.

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

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 >>

EDUCATION: PhD – Health Education.  Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2003.  Masters of Health Care Administration. Governors State University, 1985.

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.

EDUCATION: Master in Business Administration, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1991. Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM).

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 >>

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 >>