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Mason Earns Leadership Award from Illinois CPA Society

Kenneth Mason

Joliet, Ill. – In less than ten years since earning two degrees from the University of St. Francis (USF), Kenneth (Kenny) Mason, CPA, MBA, has already achieved a tremendous amount of success. His young career has already included roles at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP, Legacy Professionals LLP, First Community Financial Bank, and the University of St. Francis, and currently finds him as the CEO of Equibis, an accounting and business advisory services firm he established in Chicago. This summer, Mason’s career path to date was recognized as Mason was presented with the Illinois CPA Society 2022 Young Professionals Leadership Award, which recognizes a young professional under age 35 who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in their career, in public or community service, and through involvement in professional organizations.

Mason received the award at the Illinois CPA Society’s Leadership Recognition and Awards Dinner on June 9, 2022, in Chicago, where he formally joined a list of the field’s most talented and inspiring young professionals.

The current owner of two businesses, Mason is already looking to continue his impressive career path with a very specific vision for his future.

“In the next 5 years, I plan to start my third business. In the next 10 years, I plan to begin developing entrepreneurial and business-focused education programs for teens and helping them get their ideas off the ground,” Mason said.

While Mason envisions the best in his career is yet to come, he believes it will continue to be built upon a solid professional foundation he credits USF for helping him to create.

“USF was everything in terms of setting my initial career trajectory. Starting my journey in public accounting, I actually received my first job offer through a USF buddy of mine, Keith Schomig. We were classmates, then friends, and eventually co-workers. I was highly encouraged to enter public accounting from the jump because it would allow me to experience many different businesses,” Mason said.

Mason added that his involvement outside of the classroom at USF also provided him with tools for success.

“Being involved with different organizations and extra-curriculars at USF helped my entrepreneurial spirit and volunteerism. From being a member of Brother 2 Brother, the football team, the Augustus Tolton Honor Society, and many others, I had to learn quickly how to manage many different things and moving parts. Fast forward to today as an entrepreneur the mindset I have is very similar, more mature and evolved, but similar nonetheless,” Mason said.

Mason currently serves on the ICPAS and CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois’ Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparedness Program’s Selection Task Force, where he mentors program scholars to help them achieve success. His advice to these scholars and other college-aged students is to maintain a clear vision of what it is they aspire to achieve.

“Don’t lose your vision. The world will tell you to lose that vision/desire in order to simply play it safe. Although there is wisdom in that, there’s also fear residing in that way of thinking. I’m a testament to doing both. I began a career in one of the most reliable/secure career paths, and I simultaneously developed my ideas until the point where I can dedicate my daily life to it. Whatever you do, don’t give up if it’s on your heart, especially not out of fear,” Mason said.

Photo identification (left to right): Todd Shapiro, the President & CEO of the Illinois CPA Society, Kenneth (Kenny) Mason, and Mary K. Fuller, new Illinois CPA Society Board of Directors chairperson

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Online MBA Program Repeats as Illinois’ Top Program of Its Type

Joliet, Ill. – U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2022 Best Online Programs rankings, and the University of St. Francis (USF) is proud to announce that its online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been ranked as the top program of its type in Illinois for the second consecutive year. The publication also recognized four other online programs offered by USF, including two named as the best private programs in Illinois.

Recognized USF programs included:

  • Online MBA Program – #1 ranked program in Illinois for the second consecutive year (top 37 percent nationally);
  • Online Graduate Education Program – #1 ranked private program in Illinois (top 14 percent nationally);
  • Online Graduate Business Program (excluding MBA) – #1 ranked private program in Illinois (top 40 percent nationally);
  • Online Bachelor’s Program – #4 ranked private program in Illinois (top 20 percent nationally), and;
  • Online Nursing Program – #3 ranked private program in Illinois (top 38 percent nationally).

As online education programs gain in popularity and demand, USF continues to successfully leverage its over 20-year history of offering quality options that meet the changing needs of students interested in earning undergraduate and graduate degrees.

USF’s comprehensive programs and dedicated faculty continue to position the University strongly in comparison to its peers. Another important factor in this positioning according to Eric Wignall, USF vice president of admissions, is the University’s student-first focus.

“Students need to learn about our world and be prepared to join a profession, start a business, care for a patient, teach in a classroom, or explain ideas in a boardroom. These rankings are a wonderful validation that our programs and our instruction meet the needs of our students and expectations of their employers,” said Wignall.

“At the core, USF focuses on students. Yes, we concentrate our efforts on their safety and pay close attention to making our campus a great place to live, but we start and end with student learning. Our mission is to prepare women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership,” said Wignall.

Visit stfrancis.edu/admissions-aid/online for more information on USF’s online programs.

Visit usnews.com/education/online-education for more information on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Online Programs rankings.

About U.S News & World Report’s Ranking Methodology

U.S. News has been publishing school rankings in the education sector since 1983 and has done so specifically for online degree programs since 2013. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, U.S. News calculates rankings based on a variety of factors, which hold different weights depending on the ranking category. A program’s score for each factor, or ranking indicator, is calculated using data that online programs report to U.S. News in an annual survey. The rankings methodologies for online programs are separate from those for U.S. News’ Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools rankings. Ranking methodologies are typically updated on an annual basis.

Additional details are available at usnews.com/education/online-education.

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USF Announces Fall 2021 Graduates

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) celebrated its Winter Commencement on Saturday, December 18, to recognize its graduates for the fall 2021 semester. Three in-person ceremonies (College of Education Ceremony at 9 a.m.; College of Business & Health Administration Ceremony at 11:30 a.m.; and the College of Arts & Sciences and Leach College of Nursing Ceremonies at 2 p.m.) were held in USF’s Pat Sullivan Center on the university’s main campus in Joliet. USF congratulates its graduates and wishes them peace, success, and the very best in all of their endeavors.

USF Fall 2021 graduates included:

College of Arts & Sciences
Master’s Degrees
Jenna Lanoue (Manteno, IL)
Master of Social Work – Social Work

Davisha Pulley (Joliet, IL)
Master of Social Work – Social Work

Bachelor’s Degrees
Matthew Attard (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

Thiago Bandeira (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Biology

Jacob Bayuk (Plainfield, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Communication & Media Arts

Sara Cahill (Kinsman, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – English

Morgan Cattle-McKenzie (Hull, United Kingdom)
Bachelor of Science – Biology

Laisha Corona (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

Jennifer Duax (Crestwood, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

Katherine Fierro (Chicago, IL)
Bachelor of Social Work – Social Work

Keely Garbacz (Hickory Hills, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Recreation & Sport Management

Amanda Graf (Kankakee, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

Matthew Hamilton (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Computer Science

Brandon Jarosz (New Lenox, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Digital Audio Recording Arts

Yashleen Kheterpal (Durg, Chhattisgarh, India)
Bachelor of Science – Computer Science

Martina Kotrba (Minooka, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Biology

Zhaobo Liu (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Mathematics & Computer Science

Alexander Lopez (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

Joshua Martinez (Lockport, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Biology

Charleen Mascote (Streator, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Biology

Terra Metz (Chicago, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Mathematics-Secondary

Kelli Pietrowski (Wheeling, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

Erica Powers (Romeoville, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Biology

Jose Sanchez (Wood Dale, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Criminal & Social Justice

Hannah Schilling (Ottawa, IL)
Bachelor of Social Work – Social Work

Alexa Valencia-Corona (Decatur, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Biology

Alyssa Vann (Crete, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Criminal & Social Justice

Ryan Webb (Bolingbrook, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Digital Audio Recording Arts

Brooklyn Withey (Lapeer, MI)
Bachelor of Arts – Criminal & Social Justice

Maoyun Xu (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Mathematics & Computer Science

College of Business & Health Administration
Master’s Degrees
Mohammed Alazman (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Abdullah Alshojaa (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Thaddeus Ampadu (Romeoville, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Temitope Asein (Matteson, IL)
Master of Science – Management

Wendy Bell (Harker Heights, TX)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Amy Biggs (Manito, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Justin Bradley (Beach Park, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Sherrie Brock (Olney, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Natalie Burks (East Peoria, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Bret Byars (Irondale, AL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Peter Couri (Plainfield, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Luke Davis (Herbster, WI)
Master of Science – Health Administration

David DiLorenzo (Minooka, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Daniel Duplessis (Lockport, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Erhiga Ekhama (Rochester, MN)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Jaclyn Fisher (Arlington, VA)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Noah Fritz (Bourbonnais, IL)
Master of Science – Management

Stefanie Gall (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Theresa Gavilan (Gilberts, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Kira Gleason (Braidwood, IL)
Master of Science – Management

Xochitl Guzman (San Fernando, CA)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Erin Hardin (Apollo Beach, FL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Kyle Hoffman (Joliet, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Dasha Humphries (Birmingham, AL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Mara Johnson (Naperville, IL)
Master of Science – Management

Carissa Jones (Whiting, IN)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Anne Kindelin (Campton Hills, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Stephanie Klavohn (Naperville, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Christina Kuzava (Minooka, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Christine Lawrence (Crete, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Eriel Lockhart (Chicago, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Jill Moss (Peoria, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Susan Muscat (Grosse Ile, MI)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Ari Norfleet (Bartlett, IL)
Master of Science – Management

Christopher Novak (Cape Coral, FL)
Master of Science – Management

Paulette Richardson (Nassau, FC)
Master of Science – Training & Development

Joshua Schreckengost (Campbell, CA)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Laketa Simpson (Joliet, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Karen Storer (Des Plaines, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Callie Surber (Hanover Park, IL)
Master of Science – Training & Development

Russell Tillery (Portland, OR)
Master of Science – Management

Blaine Tisdale (Denver, CO)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Taylor Valant (Pompano Beach, FL)
Master of Science – Management

Elizabeth Wall (South Elgin, IL)
Master of Science – Health Administration

Amy Wegrzyn (Chicago Heights, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Cayla Wojcik (Plainfield, IL)
Master of Science – Management

Christopher Zmudka (Joliet, IL)
Master of Business Administration – Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degrees
Megan Ackland (Rochelle, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Christian Aguayo (Bolingbrook, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing

Autumn Barbey (Du Bois, PA)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Barbara Berka (Romeoville, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (BS)

Constance Bridges (Peoria, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Amanda Casey (Wauconda, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Clayton Cash (Morris, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance

Rien Covington (Plainfield, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (BS)

Kimberly Currin (Merrillville, IN)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Goofran Dalwan (Bridgeview, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Christina Durbin (Taylorville, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Leadership

Russell Egan (Lockport, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting

Eric Estrada (Conyers, GA)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Mark Gezik (Shorewood, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Entrepreneurship

Dylan Gilbert (Plainfield, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting

Ronald Gilliam (Gridley, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (BS)

Antonio Gutierrez (Plainfield, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Management

Molly Harej (Bloomington, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Lynda Jandek (New Lenox, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Leadership

Evan Jaros (Yorkville, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing

Christopher Johnson (Hillside, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting

Audrey Johnston (Amherst, NH)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Annmarie Kalemis (Wheaton, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Colin Kelly (Tinley Park, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing

Lea Klucinski (Matteson, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Nicole Lakomski (Schaumburg, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Health Care Management

Tashari Loggins (Wheaton, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Health Care Management

Eric Maffie (Coal Valley, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing

Madison Maloney (Seneca, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing

Candice May (Country Club Hills, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Cavell Miller (Atlanta, GA)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Leadership

Jennifer Nemeth (Loda, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Michael Nickel (Des Peres, MO)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Management

Kenny Park (Birmingham, AL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Sergio Peres (Goiania, Goias, Brazil )
Bachelor of Business Administration – International Business

Elizabeth Rohrer (Mokena, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing

Heather Sampson (Ocean Shores, WA)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Hailey Santore (Plainfield, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (BS)

Emily Schrader (Orland Park, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting

Amanda Simale (Highland Park, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Jessica Smyk (Reading, PA)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Abbey Spesia (Coal City, IL)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Health Care Management

Sheng-Ju Ting (Taoyuan, Taiwan)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Management

Mary Turner (Pekin, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Crystal Ulrich (Pekin, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Briana Washington (Country Club Hills, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (BS)

Michele Whitehurst (East Peoria, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

Alejandra Zavala (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Management (BS)

College of Education
Doctoral Degrees
Benita Anderson (Lynwood, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Misha Blackman (Flossmoor, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Tamela Daniels (Oswego, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Jessica Knobbe (Plainfield, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Christine Moskalik (Shorewood, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Nancy Oesterreich (Algonquin, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Rudy Puente (Chicago, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Anni Rasmussen (Orland Park, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Yovan Reyes (Valrico, FL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Catherine Rienzo (Macungie, PA)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Robert Schiffbauer (Minooka, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Paula Sereleas (New Lenox, IL)
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership

Master’s Degrees
Meghan Aguilar (Plainfield, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Abigail Allen (Batavia, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Amy Betts (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Sean Brandt (Arlington Heights, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Todd Brown (Aurora, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Dana Browne (New Lenox, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Alicia Carlisle (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Luz Carmona Colon (Morris, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Patrick Cunningham (Naperville, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Jamie Cuny (Wheaton, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Kristin Drake (Plainfield, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Amanda Esgar (Morris, IL)
Master of Science – Reading

Scott Fulton (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Paul Gibbs (Northbrook, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Marissa Goodlet (Newark, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Patrick Goy (La Salle, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Shelly Gupta (Naperville, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Brittany Halliday (Coal City, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Brandon Harding (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Melissa Hill (Joliet, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Gabrielle Horabik (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Briana Ingram (Rockdale, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Laura James (Bourbonnais, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Eileen Kapcar (Park Ridge, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Scott Klepadlo (Niles, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Samydra Lakes (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Christine Lawson (Bloomingdale, IL)
Master of Science – Reading

Karen Lee (Carol Stream, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Zoe Levin (Bellevue, WA)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Shannon Martin (Homer Glen, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Gina Miglieri (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Linda Miller (Westchester, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Elizabeth Molla (Naperville, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Mary Murdie (Manhattan, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

J Ivan Ortiz (Joliet, IL)
Master of Science – Educational Leadership

Richard Ortiz (Lombard, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Erin Perkinson (Arlington Heights, IL)
Master of Science – Reading

Jessica Perry (Carpentersville, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Clara Prosiliakos (Norridge, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Alexandra Rambo (Plainfield, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Shannon Rolland (Minooka, IL)
Master of Science – Educational Leadership

Amanda Schmidt (South Elgin, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Lauren Siadak (Mokena, IL)
Master of Education – Elementary Educ Licensure

Kevin Smith (Plainfield, IL)
Master of Education – Middle Grades Education

Amy Smith (Orland Park, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Taylor Sobieski (Naperville, IL)
Master of Science – Educational Leadership

Jennifer Starkman (Yorkville, IL)
Master of Science – Educational Leadership

Josephine Tadros (Mokena, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Michelle Taylor (Yorkville, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Zachary Vienne (Newark, IL)
Master of Science – Educational Leadership

Allison Warner (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Paul Welsh (Oak Park, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Elizabeth Witt (New Lenox, IL)
Master of Science – Educational Leadership

Jennifer Wood (Tinley Park, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Aaron Wurtzel (Wheaton, IL)
Master of Science – Teaching & Learning

Bachelor’s Degrees

Zachary Earls (Channahon, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Middle Grades Education

Samantha Fritts (Plainfield, IL)
Bachelor of Arts – Elementary Education

Leach College of Nursing

Master’s Degrees

Lisa Borgealt (Westmont, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Tammy Dubose (Gurnee, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Magdalena Huisman (Winfield, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration

Zuzana Killam (Jacksonville, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Samantha Kulpa (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education

Marcey Millage (Moline, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing-RN BS MSN

Sherry Nelson (Santa Fe, NM)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration

Roseanne Niese (McHenry, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration

Abosede Ogundimu (Montgomery, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration

Nancy Robinson (North Judson, IN)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration

Susan Swager (Grand Island, FL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration

Rhonda Sykes (Plainfield, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Sally-Ann Tamizuddin (Springfield, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Nancy Tomasek (Bartlett, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration

Renalda Tomic (Chicago, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Ikechukwu Uzoaru (Bloomington, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Brenda Weaver (South Jacksonville, IL)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Bachelor’s Degrees

Kristin Aagaard (Algonquin, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Sarah Abulaila (Palos Hills, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Islam Ali (Oak Lawn, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Adriana Aparicio Montalvo (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Stephanie Arellano (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Jehan Atieh (Orland Park, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Janine Bahhur (Plainfield, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Ahlam Bakerkhatib -Taha (Orland Park, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Riley Brandt (New Lenox, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Erin Bulow (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Daniel Capobianco (Geneva, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Nathalia Chavez (Romeoville, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Amy Chlebanowski (Wheaton, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing, BSN Completion

Megan Clendening (Plainfield, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Jaycie Cummins (Wilmington, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Olivia De La Rosa (Romeoville, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Farah Douleh (Oak Lawn, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Annahi Fierro (Braidwood, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Danielle Flowers (Wilmington, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Tatiana Foster (Chicago, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing, BSN Completion

Kelly Galiniak (Willowbrook, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Paige Gieseke (Algonquin, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Daniela Gonzalez (St Charles, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Bryanna Gueness (Mokena, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Madisyn Hannion (Lockport, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Gabryella Herrera (Bolingbrook, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Jalyn Hobbs (New Lenox, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Hailey Huml (Wilmington, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Daniella Hunt (Downers Grove, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Ayh Ismail (Tinley Park, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Tanell Jennings (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Stephanie Kincaid (Tinley Park, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Lillian Knapp (Shorewood, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Maria Lawson (Manhattan, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Samantha Lazzara (Chicago, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing, BSN Completion

Susan Lecuyer (Bourbonnais, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing, BSN Completion

Karina Madanowski (Homer Glen, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Rebecca Marinellie (Lockport, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing, BSN Completion

Lana Mazoni (Orland Park, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Amanda Meyers (Lockport, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Joanna Nowicki (Morris, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Shannon O’Brien (Frankfort, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Jessica Ochenkowski (Hickory Hills, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Juliet Ogbeni Destiny (Shorewood, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Alejandra Osorio-Mendez (Mt Prospect, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Esmeralda Perez (Aurora, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Nicole Quinones (Romeoville, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Cullen Rompa (Plainfield, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Tichina Tam (Oak Forest, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Jennifer Tedeschi (Joliet, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Lauren Todd (Minooka, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Breanna Vaira (Romeoville, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Marissa Valencia (New Lenox, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Colleen Waddell (Linden, PA)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing, BSN Completion

Tiana Weddington (Montgomery, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Maria Weiland (Downers Grove, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Ashley Witkowski (Homer Glen, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Lauren Wojcik (Oak Forest, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing

Cynthia Wood (Shorewood, IL)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing, BSN Completion

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Supply Chain Management Degree Now Offered in Online Format

Supply Chain Management degree

Joliet, Ill. – With much of the world’s attention focused on supply chain challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of St. Francis (USF) finds itself with remarkable timing in launching an all-online degree program serving people interested in the field.

USF is launching an online version of their undergraduate degree in supply chain management. Offered in the USF College of Business and Health Administration, the new, fully online degree format is designed to reach a wider national audience looking for formal education, professional certification, and opportunity in the field.

“We all saw how COVID-19 disrupted manufacturing and shipping, here and across the world,” said Carol Lindee, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Logistics, Supply Chain & Analytics at USF. “Almost every industry now sees a greater need for talented supply chain managers, including manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and government agencies. A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management prepares graduates to work in this important, fast-paced field.”

“From your morning coffee to the groceries and cars we purchase, there is a global supply chain network serving your needs. The planning, creation and movement of goods requires so much work at every level that there is almost no end to the job growth for this field in the future. Everything that you have ever consumed has been a result of supply chain planning and management,” Lindee added.

“Supply chains are essential to our very lives.  The food we eat, the places where we live and work, the medical care we receive, and the health of our planet are all dependent on supply chains. Talented people are needed in Supply Chain Management for all of this.  These people are rewarded with lucrative salaries, job variety and fulfillment, and considerable career growth opportunities,” said interim dean of USF’s ACBSP accredited College of Business, Shannon Brown, Ph.D.

“Our new online version of the program can be offered to students across the country who are just beginning or are already working in the field. Supply Chain Management is a growing career field, with a national and global talent shortage. More and more, product and service companies are realizing the strategic importance of this area in their business enterprise,” Brown said.

USF built the online program using technology that connects students with faculty and students with interactive professional development materials. “We will accept transfer credit from students with associate degrees, military training credits, and credits from other university programs. We will work with working adults to build a convenient and affordable degree path,” Brown said.

USF also offers a traditional on-campus degree program, but felt the growing demand for training and education required more options for learners.

“We have experienced faculty who are deeply connected to supply chain and logistics firms. The workforce opportunities here in Will County reflect the tremendous growth of the region. Joliet is the largest inland port in North America and we have seen a 138 percent growth in job opportunities in transportation, distribution, and logistics in our area since 2005.  Nationwide, the need for supply chain talent is widespread, as well,” Lindee said.

USF offers bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and certificate programs in logistics and supply chain management. Visit stfrancis.edu/supply-chain-management for more information.

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The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 4,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 52,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu.

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Three Instructors Earn Title of Professor Emeritus at USF

Joliet, Ill. – With the spring 2021 semester at the University of St. Francis (USF) concluding on Friday, May 7, three of the university’s faculty members have now officially earned the title of Professor Emeritus and will begin their retirement. The title of Professor Emeritus is granted by the university president (Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D.) – with the consent of the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees – in recognition of a faculty member’s loyalty and unique contribution to USF and commonly marks the professional retirement of the title’s recipient.

Debra Bacharz, Ph.D., held the rank of Professor of Nursing in the USF Leach College of Nursing and maintained a full-time faculty appointment at USF for 30 years. She earned her BSN from Marycrest College, her M.S. from Northern Illinois University, and her Ph.D. from Capella University.

For Bacharz, teaching for the past three decades has been a true calling.

“My teaching at USF has been my passion for the last 30 years! Through all the ups and downs – pandemic and all – it has been my joy and privilege to serve our future nurses.  The expertise, dedication and collegiality of the USF faculty and staff has added to added to that joy and privilege,” she said.

As she begins her retirement, Bacharz is already set to enjoy her newfound free time.

“I will walk on the beach more, spend as much time as possible with my family, especially my grandchildren, and maybe write an article or two,” she said.

Patricia Pascoe, M.S., held the rank of Assistant Professor with Distinguished Teaching Faculty Status in the USF College of Arts and Sciences and maintained a full-time faculty appointment at USF for 41 years. Pascoe earned her B.S. from St. Norbert College and her M.S. from Bowling Green State University.

As she reflects on her teaching experience at USF, Pascoe uses two words to describe it.

“My teaching experience at USF can be summarized as one of passion and growth. The passion was for my discipline and our wonderful students. Growth in my discipline was being able to develop a comprehensive human anatomy program, which uses cadavers for teaching and provides students with the unique experience of cadaver dissection. I have fond memories of the two years I spent in Albuquerque with the PA program and I am proud to have been a part of its establishment. A large part of my success at USF stems from my loving and supportive family,” she said.

Pascoe added that her fondest memories center around the experiences she shared with her students.

“My fondest memories of teaching at USF involve working shoulder to shoulder with my students, both as lab assistants and in my dissection class. These students have touched my life. I am especially proud of the students who went on to do graduate work in anatomy and those who found successful niches in healthcare,” she said.

While she knows that many projects await her, Pascoe begins her retirement awaiting the guidance of her heart.

“I am intentionally planning to do nothing until my heart leads me in a new direction. I have many projects that need my attention, but I am going to take some time to “be comforted by the sweet territory of silence,” Pascoe said.

Anthony Zordan, CPA, DBA, held the rank of (full) Professor in the USF College of Business and Health Administration and maintained a full-time faculty appointment at USF for 38 years. Zordan earned his BSC and MBA at DePaul University, and earned his DBA from Nova Southeastern University.

As Zordan reflects on his teaching experience at USF, he places a high level of importance on connecting with his students.

“I tried to motivate students to do two things: to ‘get it’; to understand the material, and to see their work as a vocation and calling. I also tried to motivate them by letting them know I loved them by taking an interest, showing I cared, getting to class early and staying late, by going to some of their sporting events, wearing a tie. It sounds corny, but that’s why I wore a tie,” he said.

Now that his retirement has begun, Zordan already has a variety of plans for his new journey.

“My only commitment as of today is to start giving piano lessons to the 6 year old son of one of my nieces, although I’ve never given lessons. I also plan to learn Spanish and am starting with signing up for a class at USF this fall,” he said.

“Ultimately, I want to be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and I think he is leading me in the direction of  continuing with the work of the Wheeler Grant to help students and maybe even businesses see their work as vocation, along with helping seniors navigate Social Security and Medicare, and helping the chronically unemployed,” Zordan added.

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Three USF Faculty Members Earn Tenure

Joliet, Ill. – Three faculty members from the University of St. Francis (USF) were approved for tenure status by the USF Board of Trustees in February. The status officially begins with the start of the fall 2021 semester at USF. The three faculty members were also promoted to Associate Professor, which also takes effect in the fall.

“Tenure is awarded to faculty based on a record of achievement at the university in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. It is a mutual commitment to uphold academic excellence and the mission of the University of St. Francis,” said Beth Roth, Ph.D., USF Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Carol Lindee, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Logistics, Supply Chain & Analytics in the USF College of Business & Health Administration. She earned both her B.S. and her MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and earned her Ph.D. from the Illinois Institute of Technology-Stuart School of Business. Lindee has taught at USF since 2014.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to teach our amazing students about supply chain management and the world of business.  Serving the university and community in various aspects, along with my research and scholarship activities, have also been very rewarding aspects of my role at USF.  Being granted tenure is an exciting milestone, and I look forward to many more years of contribution to this great institution,” Lindee said.

Jessica Monu, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management in the USF College of Arts & Sciences. Monu earned her B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa. She then earned her M.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi, and her Ph.D. from Middle Tennessee State University. Monu has taught at USF since 2015.

“I am honored that USF sees in me what I see in USF, the future is endless. I could not have received this honor without the community that surrounds me personally and professionally. Nothing is accomplished alone,” Monu said.

Eyal Sagi, Ph.D. is the Department Chair & Assistant Professor of Psychology in the USF College of Arts & Sciences. Sagi earned his B.A. from Tel-Aviv University in Israel, and then went on to earn both his M.A. and his Ph.D. from Northwestern University. Sagi has taught at USF since 2015.

“For me, tenure is not merely a recognition of my efforts to enrich and prepare our students for the future but also a promise for the future. I see the grant of tenure as a transition from my academic ‘childhood’ to ‘adulthood’ and feel that I, and especially my teaching style and ability, have substantially grown and developed over the past six years. I look forward to using this growth as a seed from which my post-tenure academic career will continue to develop and thrive in the wonderful community of learners that is the University of St. Francis,” Sagi offered.

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The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 4,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 51,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu.

 

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