Northern Illinois University

Kinesiology & Physical Education

Faculty & Staff

REGULAR CONTINUING FACULTY

Name Title Specialty
Paul J. Carpenter, Ph.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
Department Chair, Professor  
Charles L. Carter, Ed.D.
West Virginia University
Associate Professor African-American dance, dance education, modern/jazz dance techniques
Rodney Caughron, Ph.D.
University of Iowa
Associate Professor Sport management
E. Constance Fox, Ed.D.
University of Georgia
Associate Professor Curriculum, assessment, pedagogy
Clersida Garcia, Ph.D.
Michigan State University
Associate Professor Motor development/pedagogy, elementary methods, Latino dance, gymnastics
Luis E. Garcia, Ph.D.
Michigan State University
Associate Professor Sociology of sport, administration
Ethel Gregory, Ph.D.
University of New Mexico
Assistant Professor Pedagogy
Danielle M. Jay, Ph.D.
Texas Woman's University
Professor Adapted dance, dance history, dance education, ballet
So-Yeun Kim, Ph.D.
Oregon State University
Assistant Professor Adapted physical education
Marilyn A. Looney, P.E.D.
Indiana University
Professor Measurement and evaluation, research methods, statistics
Mark Misic, Ph.D.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Assistant Professor Exercise physiology
Pamela A. Macfarlane, Ph.D.
University of Iowa
Professor Biomechanics, exercise physiology, physical fitness
Walter Owens, M.A.
Western Michigan University
Assistant Professor Bowling, basketball, baseball, softball, track, coaching
Jenny Parker, Ed.D.
University of Massachusetts
Associate Professor Instructional strategies, pedagogy, tennis
William A. Pitney III, Ph.D.
Northern Illinois University
Associate Professor Athletic training, sports medicine, weight training
Janet A. Rintala, Ph.D.
University of Iowa
Professor Sport philosophy, sociology, history
Amanda Salacinski, Ph.D.
Univeristy of Pittsburg
Assistant Professor Exercise physiology
Gretchen A. Schlabach, Ph.D.
University of Maryland
Associate Professor Sports medicine, athletic training, sports nutrition, weight control
Susan E. Schwartz, M.S. Ed.
Northern Illinois University
Coordinator of Academic Advisement Exercise physiology, physical fitness, cardiac rehabilitation
Moira Stuart, Ph.D. (web page)
Oregon State University
Associate Professor Sport and exercise psychology, research methods
Susie Stevenson, M.S. Ed.
Northern Illinois University
Clincial Coordinator for Athletic Training  
Yoshiaki Takei, Ph.D.
University of Southern California
Professor Biomechanics
Lauriece L. Zittel, Ph.D.
Oregon State University
Associate Professor Adapted physical activity

TEMPORARY FACULTY

Name Title Specialty
Kala R. Archer, M.S. Ed.
Northern Illinois University
Instructor Aquatics, first aid/CPR, lifeguard training/WSI; coordinator, first aid and aquatics.
Victoria Austin Books, M.S. Ed.
Northern Illinois University
Instructor Fitness specialist
Christine Bouffard M.S. Kinesiology
University of Illinois at Chicago
Instructor Pedagogy
Kathy Brinker
Instructor Adapted physical education
David Bucher
Teaching Supervision  
Tim Carlson
Instructor Sport management
Andy Clark
Instructor Sport management
Gina Delmont
Instructor Athletic training
Sandra L. Flood, M.S.Ed.
Northern Illinois University
Instructor Pedagogy, elementary physical education, aquatics
Michelle Glasgow, M.D.
Mt. Sinai Medical School
Adjunct Professor Athletic training
Steven Glasgow, M.D.
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Adjunct Professor Athletic training
Karen Hand, M.S. Ed.
State University of New York at Cortland
Instructor Weight training, sports skills
William Harting, PADI certified instructor
Adjunct Lecturer Skin and scuba diving
Leslie Hecht, Ph.D.
University of California-Riverside
Instructor First aid and swimming
William Kreda, M.A.
Northeastern Illinois University; 3rd degree Black Belt
Instructor Shotokon karate
Cindy Hooper Instructor Stress testing
Jennifer Metz, Ph.D.
Univeristy of Illinois
Instructor Sociology of sport
Cindy Miller Instructor Pedagogy
Vicky Munch
teaching supervision  
Rob Neighbors
Instructor Athletic training
Fred Pelley
Teaching Supervision  
Phyllis Pickett, M.S.
Northern Illinois University
Teaching Supervision  
Diane Rimmer, B.S.
Texas Woman's University
Instructor Rhythmic gymnastics
Michelle Roberts
Instructor Athletic training
William Sanders, M.S.
University of Illinois
Supervisor of Student Teachers Introduction to physical education, activities
Jeff Sisson
Clinical Educator Athletic training
Glenda J. Smith, M.A.
Central Michigan University
Instructor Yoga, relaxation, professional activities
Susie Stevenson
Instructor Athletic training
Carolyn Strassen
Instructor Adapted physical education
Bernard Varisco, M.S.
Chicago State University
Instructor, Supervisor of Student Teachers  
Megan Weemer
Instructor Exercise science

OPERATING STAFF

Name Title Location
Susan K. Chaplin
Program Administrative Assistant Anderson Hall 223
Vicky Vosburgh Secretary/Bookkeeper
Anderson 222
Jennifer Anderson Secretary
Anderson 221A
Cheyenne Morgan Secretary Anderson 221A
LuAnn Dreska Secretary Anderson 221A
Mike Augsburger Sports Equipment Supervisor
Anderson 119
Matt Lewis Sports Equipment Supervisor
Anderson 119