Faculty & Staff Directory
Diverse. Innovative. Approachable. Student-focused. That begins to describe our faculty.
They hold advanced degrees in social work, law, business administration, public health, psychology, and public administration. They are experienced. And they are accomplished. But most of all, they are committed to teaching excellence. They are here to teach and mentor you and prepare you for success.
Barry Ackerson
Associate Dean for Academic Programs, PhD Director, Associate Professor
Office: 2002
(217) 333-2261
Pallassana Balgopal
Emeritus Professor
Office: 2049
(217) 244-5213
Mary Lou Bedient
Adjunct Lecturer
Office: Off Campus
(217) 333‐2261
Mary Bragg
Adjunct Lecturer
Office: 2052
(217) 265-5228
Aaron Burnett
IT Program Analyst, CFRC
Office: 2080
(217) 265-0192
