Sept. 13, 2007
Julie Hogue
Nursing Instructor
Where are you from originally?
North of Marseilles, in the country.
Where did you attend college and what degree do you hold?
I attended college originally at St. Francis Nursing School in Peoria, and obtained my Bachelors and Masters of Science in Nursing at
ISU.
What classes or positions are you currently assigned?
I teach in the Nursing Program (Fundamentals of Nursing) and I also teach Medical Terminology. Are you new to
teaching?
I didn't have any teaching experience prior to starting at IVCC in 2003. I taught Medical Terminology part-time and now I'm full-time.
What are your impressions, not only of the students, but also the atmosphere at IVCC, and your fellow faculty and staff?
Everyone has been very welcoming, supportive, and very
helpful.
So far, what is your favorite aspect of IVCC? The sense of community and closeness on campus. I am awed by how many people IVCC draws from so many different areas.
What is your favorite thing about the Illinois Valley area?
The changing seasons.
What should a student know about you?
I'm here to help.
Interview submitted by Michelle Slutz
Christine Reed
Sociology Instructor
Where are you from originally? I was born in Cleveland, and raised in Cincinnati.Where did you attend college and what degree do you hold? I attended the University of Cincinnati, then transferred to Western Illinois University. I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Sociology and a minor in Communications.What classes are you currently assigned? I currently teach Intro to Sociology and Social Problems, Marriage and Family, and Cultural Anthropology.What prior teaching experience do you have? I taught Sociology at Western Illinois University, Spoon River College, and Carl Sandburg College.What impressed you most about IVCC? I was impressed by the high attendance, as well as the intellectual community atmosphere, and the helpfulness of the faculty.What should students know about you?I try to promote hands-on learning, open classroom discussions to relate class to students’ lives, but most of all, I want my students to succeed.Interview submitted by Ryon Arkels
Betsy KlopcicPsychology InstructorWhere are you from originally?Spring ValleyWhere did you attend college and what degree do you hold?Illinois State UniversityMaster of Arts / Counseling PsychologyBachelor of Arts / English & GermanWhat classes or positions are you currently assigned?General Psychology (5 sections)Social Psychology (1 section)What are your impressions, not only of the students, but also the atmosphere at IVCC, and your fellow faculty and staff?Friendly atmosphere / warmth, encouragement, and mutual respect among students, faculty and staff.What should a student know about you?I learned to play the “Clarinet Polka” on the accordion when I was 5 years old.Interview submitted by Betsy Klopcic
Dr. Manuel GomezDean of Humanities, Fine Arts and Social SciencesWhere are you from originally? I am originally from Sonora, Mexico. Where did you attend college and what degree do you hold? I attended the University of Arizona for undergraduate studies. I received a PhD in Philosophy with an emphasis in Latin American literature and culture. I also completed one year post-doctorate studies at the University of Texas in higher education administration. What classes or positions are you currently assigned? I am the Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences. Are you new to this position? If not, where did you hold this position before IVCC?I was the Dean of Academic Affairs at Morton College before this. But, this particular dean position is more of an instructional dean. What are your impressions, not only of the students, but also the atmosphere at IVCC, and your fellow faculty and staff? I am pleasantly surprised by how welcoming everyone is. Also, a lot of students here plan to transfer to a four-year college, and this percentage is higher than many community colleges. So far, what is your favorite aspect of IVCC? The collegiality. The faculty gets along well and there are courses where people are co-teaching. I like the collaboration and am very pleased with how well the faculty goes about teaching.What is your favorite thing about the Illinois Valley Area? Well, I’ve lived most of my life in the desert, (in Tucson, Arizona), so I’m glad to see plenty of green. I know it’s a minor thing, but this place just feels charged with energy and life. What should a student know about you? I’m here to facilitate their learning. They should feel free to stop by and let me know how we can improve their learning as well as the teaching, because I believe the process of teaching is as important as learning. I also feel students should be encouraged by their teachers to participate in class. We love teaching and interacting with students. Interview submitted by Anna Niebuhr