Faculty members are reflected as of July 1, 2026, since the Saint Xavier Catalog is updated each July. Current faculty members can be found in the Campus Directory.
-
Pamela Abbott (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
Aspen University -
Luz Acosta (2023)
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, and Justice
University of Illinois Chicago -
Amylou Ahava
Lecturer in Language and Literature
M.A. in Literature
Mercy College -
Imad Al-Saeed (2017)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Doctor of Computer Science
Colorado Technical University -
Elizabeth Alejo (2025)
Lecturer in Political Science
Ph.D. in Political Science
University of Illinois Chicago -
Noor Al-Shrideh (2025)
Instructor in Communication Sciences and Disorders
M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier University -
Joshua Anderson (2022)
Assistant Professor in
Graham School of Management
Ph.D. in Accounting
Massachusetts Institute of Technology -
Christopher Appelt (2003)
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D. in Wildlife Science
Texas A&M University -
Anthony Arnone (2025)
Assistant Professor in
Language and Literature
Ph.D. in English and American Literature
New York University -
Meenu Arora (2025)
Lecturer in Nursing
MBA in Health Care Management
Concordia University -
Paige Bajenski (2023)
Lecturer of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
Saint Xavier University -
Ranin Barham (2022)
Lecturer of Biology
M.Sc. in Biotechnology
Rush University -
Jacqueline Battalora (2003)
Professor of Sociology
Ph.D. in Religious and Theological Studies
Northwestern University -
Charlene Bermele (2003)
Associate Professor of Nursing
DNP
Loyola University, Chicago -
Marc Blanc (2025)
Assistant Professor of Language and Literature
Ph.D. in English and American Literature
Washington University in St. Louis -
Zepure Boyadjian Samawi (1999)
Professor of Nursing
Ph.D. in Nursing
Widener University -
Norman P. Boyer (1977)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D. in Theatre
University of Denver -
Matthew Bridges (2025)
Assistant Professor
Master of Divinity
Duke Divinity School -
Caroline Bruno (2019)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
Loyola University, Chicago -
Sharada Buddha (2006)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Loyola University, Chicago -
Jack Burke (2024)
Lecturer of Math
M.S. in Mathematics
University of Illinois at Chicago -
Aaron Canty (2006)
Professor of Religious Studies
Ph.D. in Theology
University of Notre Dame -
Alak Chakravorty (2003)
Associate Professor of Physics
Ph.D. in Physics
Illinois Institute of Technology -
Nathan Chang (2025)
Assistant Professor of
MBA in Analytic Finance
University of Chicago -
Ernest Cherullo (2011)
Instructor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
University of Saint Francis -
Ervin China (2024)
Assistant Professor in Mathematics
Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning Mathematics
Georgia State -
Vincent Cicchirillo (2018)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Ph.D. in Communication
Ohio State University -
Greg Coutts (1987)
Associate Professor of Music
Ph.D. in Music Theory
Northwestern University -
Vincent Davis (2015)
Lecturer of Communication
Ph.D. in Communication
Regent University -
Anthony DeCesare (2023)
Assistant Professor of Education
Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education
Indiana University -
Catherine Denny (2024)
Lecturer in Communications
M.S. in Communications
Northwester University -
Matthew DeVilbiss (2025)
Assistant Professor in Mathematics
Ph.D. in Mathematics
University of Illinois at Chicago -
Samuel Dodds (2025)
Lecturer in Mathematics
Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics
University of Illinois Chicago -
Angela Durante (2008)
Professor of Sociology
Ph.D. in Sociology
Fordham University -
Jennifer Dusak (2021)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
University of Saint Francis -
Joey Eisenmann (2024)
Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Ph.D. in Kinesiology
Michigan State University -
Diego Espina Barros (2015)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Ph.D. in Theory of Literature/Comparative Literature
Universidade de Santiago -
April Fallon (2024)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D. in 20th Century American Literature and Creative Writing
University of Louisiana -
Jennifer Fuller (2019)
Senior Lecturer of Art and Design
M.S. in Digital Cinema
DePaul University -
Indranil Ghosh (2008)
Professor of Economics
Ph.D. in Economics
Southern Methodist University -
Melanie Greenspan (2022)
Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
M.S. in Speech, Language and Learning
Northwestern University -
David Greenstein (2022)
Lecturer in History
M.A. in History
University of Illinois -
Camilla Griffin (2025)
Assistant Professor in Education
Ph.D. in Special Education
University of Illinois -
Cynthia Grobmeier (2012)
Director of Faculty Development
Assistant Professor in Communication
Ed.D. in Communication
Northern Illinois University -
LaTreese Hall (2024)
Assistant Professor in Psychology
Ph.D. in Psychology
Florida International University -
Brian Hill (2017)
Associate Professor of Business
Ed.D. in Adult Education
National Louis University -
Monzurul Hoque (1994)
Professor
Graham School of Management
Ph.D. in Economics
University of Illinois -
Jeffrey Hornof (2023)
Lecturer in Communication and Science Disorders
M.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology
Western Michigan -
Alison Hundertmark (2026)
Lecturer in Psychology
M.A. in Psychology
The University of Chicago -
Sawsan Jaber (2025)
Assistant Professor in Education
Ph.D. in Leadership: Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University -
Sarah Jacobson (2025)
Lecturer in Psychology
Ph.D. in Psychology
The University of New York -
Christina Kent (2023)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
Purdue University -
Dara Kiani (2025)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology
University of Illinois, Chicago -
James Kiddle (2019)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
Loyola University, Chicago -
Alexander King (2015)
Associate Professor of Accounting
Ph.D. in Business Statistics
University of Illinois, Chicago -
Jean Kirk (2021)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
Saint Xavier University -
Eric Krasich (2023)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
M.S. in Applied Sport and Exercises
University of East London -
Joanna Kwak (2021)
Lecturer of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
Western Governors University -
Patricia Lee (1988)
Associate Professor of Music
M.M. in Performance
DePaul University -
Brad Leshinske (2018)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Director of Interdisciplinary Health Science
Ph.D. in Health Sciences
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions -
Cheryl Luczak (2008)
Associate Professor
Graham School of Management
Ph.D. in Marketing
University of Illinois, Chicago -
Gia Macias (2024)
Assistant Professor in Psychology
Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology
Purdue University -
Troy Martin (1991)
Professor of Religious Studies
Ph.D. in Bible
University of Chicago -
Eileen McCann (2010)
Clinical Nurse Educator,
Associate Professor of Nursing
DNP
Rush University -
Steven McComis (2022)
Lecturer of Biology
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
University of Michigan -
Kate McConnell (2025)
Assistant Professor in Education
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision
Loyola University -
Marianne McGeary (2022)
Lecturer of English
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Saint Xavier University -
Kathleen McNellis Carey (2007)
Associate Professor of Sociology
Ph.D. in Sociology
University of Chicago -
Thomas McNichols (2018)
Assistant Professor of Music
M.M. in Vocal Performance
North Park University -
Jean Mehta (1987)
Professor of Computer Science
D.A. of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Illinois at Chicago -
W. Bradford Mello (2014)
Professor of Communication
Ph.D. in Communication
University of Oklahoma -
Sandra Mendez (2022)
Lecturer in Art
MFA in Art
Governors State University -
Ann Miller (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP
Governors State University -
Josemaria Mitra (2025)
Lecturer in Exercise Science
Masters in Exercise Physiology
Northern Illinois University -
Hamid Mohammadi (1989)
Professor in
Graham School of Management
Ph.D. in Management Sciences
Illinois Institute of Technology -
Ricardo Monzon (2007)
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D. in Biology
Northwestern University -
Kelsey Moreno (2022)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D. in Brain and Behavior Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi -
Arthur Morton (2006)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D. in Philosophy
University of Cincinnati -
Mary Murphy-Smith (2005)
Clinical Nurse Educator,
Associate Professor in Nursing
DNP
Rush University -
Karen O'Brien (2023)
Professor, Director of Undergraduate Nursing
Ph.D. in Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee -
Colleen O'Hearn (2021)
Lecturer in Nursing
DNP
Rush University -
Lisa Osier (2020)
Assistant Professor
of Communication Sciences and Disorders
M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Rockhurst University -
David Parker (2013)
Associate Professor of Business Law
J.D.
Birmingham School of Law -
Nathan Peck (2001)
Professor of Art and Design
MFA in Intermedia
University of Iowa -
Megan Pet (2019)
Associate Professor of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Saint Francis Medical College -
Robert Pet (2024)
Lecturer in Graham School of Management
MBA in Finance
Saint Xavier University -
Angela Pirlott (2015)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D. in Social Psychology
Arizona State University -
Kathryn Prescott (2025)
Assistant Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Madison -
Faisal Rahman (1981)
Professor
Graham School of Management
Ph.D. in Economics
Saint Louis University -
Ileana Ramos (2025)
Lecturer in Nursing
MSN Nursing Education
Saint Xavier University -
Stacie Raymond (2010)
Associate Professor of Biology
D.C.
Palmer College of Chiropractic -
Julie Reinhart (2009)
Professor of Education
Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology
Indiana University -
Miriam Rodriguez-Guerra (2023)
Assistant Professor of Communication Science Disorders
Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics
University of Arizona -
Jennifer Rogoz (2022)
Assistant Professor in Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
Chamberlain University -
Catherine Ruggie Saunders (1983)
Professor of Art and Design
SXU Gallery Director
MFA in Art
University of Wisconsin-Madison -
Rania Sadeq (2023)
Assistant Professor of Education
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Roosevelt University -
Biswajit Saha (2023)
Lecturer in Chemistry
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
Kyushu University -
Shawn Salmon (2013)
Assistant Professor of Music
D.A. in Guitar Performance
Ball State University -
David Settje (2025)
Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D. in History
Kent State -
Kristina Simak (2022)
Assistant Professor
of Communication Sciences and Disorders
M.A. in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign -
Nat Soti (2022)
Lecturer in Art
MFA
School of the Art Institute of Chicago -
Melissa Stefanko (2022)
Lecturer in Education
Ph.D. in Education Administration
Indiana State University -
Tatiana Tatum (2006)
Professor of Biology
Ph.D. in Molecular-Cytogenetics
University of Illinois -
Steven M. Taylor (2017)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Justice
University of Illinois at Chicago -
Thomas Thorp (1993)
Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D. in Philosophy
State University of New York, Stony Brook -
James Vanderhyde (2015)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology -
Courtenay Vihtelic (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
Lewis University -
Lisa Watson (2017)
Associate Professor of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
Lewis University -
Julia B. Wiester (2011)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Northwestern University -
Caroline K. Wilson (2014)
Associate Professor of Nursing
DNP
DePaul University -
Karen Wood (1983)
Associate Professor of Nursing
D.N.Sc.
Rush University -
Carry Zaras (2021)
Assistant Professor
of Communication Sciences Disorders
M.S. in Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Faculty Emeriti
-
Kathleen Alaimo, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of History -
Ruth Ann Althaus, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Business -
James Aman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Computer Science -
Phyllis Anderson-Meyer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry -
Florence A. Appel, D.A.
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science -
Patricia D. Army, D.A.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics -
Phyllis Baker, Ed.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Michael Bathgate, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies -
Susan Beal, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics -
Barbara Becker, D.A.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics -
Mary Ann Bergfeld, R.S.M., MFA
Associate Professor Emeritus of Art -
Jan Bickel, D.M.A.
Professor Emeritus of Music -
Margaret Bogacz, D.A.
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics -
Angelo Bonadonna, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Language and Literature -
Stanley Boyer, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Biology -
C. Thomas Brockmann, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology -
William J. Buckley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Physiology -
Linda J. Burke, Ed.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Sandra Burkhardt, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Psychology -
Mary B. Campbell, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Education -
Christopher Chalokwu, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Geochemistry and Physical Science -
Avis Clendenen, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies -
Matthew Costello, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Political Science -
Donald A. Cyze, J.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management -
Karen Czarnik, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Arunas Dagys, D.A.
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics -
Mary Janet Dahm, Psy.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Julie Deisinger, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Psychology -
Margaret Douglas, M.S.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
John E. Eber, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus of Business -
David L. Elmendorf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology -
Dale Fast, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Biology -
Ann Filipski, Psy.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Michael Flahive, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Alison Fraunhar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Art and Design -
Peg A. Gallagher, Ed.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Monte Gerlach, M.S.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Art -
Jo Ann M. Gruca, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
John Gutowski, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of English and Anthropology -
James Hagen, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management -
Susan Hampson, M.S.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Constance Hardy, DNP
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Gail Harris-Schmidt, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Nelson Hathcock, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of English -
Joan Hau, Ed.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Jayne Hileman, MFA
Associate Professor Emeritus of Art -
Judith Hiltner, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of English -
Peter Hilton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Joyce A. Hunter, DBA
Associate Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management -
Marion Johnson, R.S.M., M.S.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology -
M. Tara Joyce, Ed.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Aisha Karim, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of English -
Eileen Kearney, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies -
Patricia L. Kelly, M.S.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Peter N. Kirstein, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of History -
Pamela Klick, M.A.
Clinical Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Education -
David Kohut, M.L.S.
Associate Librarian Emeritus -
Augustus Kolich, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of English -
Tamara Korenman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Randolph Krohmer, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Biology -
James Kusik, M.L.S.
Associate Librarian Emeritus -
H.J.G. Lawler, M.A.
Professor Emeritus of Humanities -
E. Suzanne Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Nan-Nan Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy -
Carol LeFevre, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Nancy Lockie, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Holly Mackley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Ronald Mark, M.A.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication -
Eugenia McAvoy, M.A.
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Communication -
Thomas McGannon, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics -
Julie McNellis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication -
Larry Meneghini, DNP
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Ralph Meyer, M.S.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Jack Montgomery, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy -
Martha Morris, M.M.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Music -
Algis Norvilas, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Psychology -
Henry L. Novak, MBA
Associate Professor Emeritus of Business -
Darlene O'Callaghan, M.Ed.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Michael E. O'Keeffe, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies -
Jessie Panko, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Education -
Janice Pape, M.Ed.
Assistant Professorial Emeritus Lecturer of Physical Education -
Cathleen Paterno, Ed.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
William A. Peters, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Patricia Petkus, M.A.
Faculty Specialist Emeritus of Mathematics -
Sandra Pfantz, D.P.H.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Michele Poradzisz, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Carol Poston, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of English -
Ruth L. Rohlwing, Ed. D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Anthony Rotatori, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Psychology -
Monica Ryan, DNP
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Iman Saca, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology -
Susan Sanders, R.S.M., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Political Science -
Mary Ann Santucci, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Pamela Schwer, MACC
Associate Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management -
William Sennett, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Maureen Schmitt, M.S.
Clinical Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Charles Shanabruch, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Business -
Suzanne Smith Kimble, M.Ed.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing -
Maureen Spelman, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus of Education -
Joel Sternberg, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Communication -
William Stone, Ed.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Raymond Taylor, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of History -
Mary Beth Tegan, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of English -
Earl Thomas, Ed.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Education -
Reza Varjavand, Ph.D
Associate Professor Emeritus Graham School of Management -
Olga Vilella, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Spanish -
Brent Wall, MFA
Associate Professor Emeritus of Art -
James Walker, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Communication -
Abdul-Majid Wazwaz, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics -
Benjamin Weeks, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Business -
Catherine Witek, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of English -
Margaret Yates, M.S.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry -
Neil Younkin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Business -
Ursula Zyzik, M.A.L.I.S.
Associate Librarian Emeritus