Social Science Faculty/Staff – Term
All JALC employees have an email that uses the following format: firstnamelastname@jalc.edu (using their first and last name, lowercase, with no space in between).
Carolyn R. Brandon, PhD – Instructor of Psychology
- Office: C220
- Phone: Ext. 8853
- Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- B.S., Southern Illinois University
- A.S., John A. Logan College
Rick Burkett – Instructor of History
- Office: C230G
- Phone: Ext. 8135
- Advanced Graduate Study, Southern Illinois University
- M.A., Western Illinois University
- B.A., Western Illinois University
- AA, Southeastern Community College
Paul Byrne – Instructor of Geography
- Office:
- Phone: Ext. 8875
- Click here to view Paul Byrne’s biographical information.
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- B.S., Western Illinois University
Tom Cardwell – Instructor of Psychology
- Office: Assessment Office C205
- Phone: Ext. 8496
- Click here to view Tom Cardwell’s biographical information.
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Missouri Chiropractic College
- Advanced Graduate Studies, Southern Illinois University
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- B.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rupa Chandrashekar – Instructor of Psychology
- Office:
- Phone: Ext. 8874
- Click here to view Rupa Chandrashekar’s biographical information.
- Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- B.A., Southern Illinois University
Lauralyn Cima – Instructor of Volunteerism
- Office: C201
- Phone: Ext. 8303
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- B.A., Southern Illinois University
Denise Crews – Instructor of Education and Psychology
- Office: B30
- Phone: Ext. 8566
- Ed.D., University of Illinois
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- B.S., Southern Illinois University
Robert Fester – Instructor of Political Science and History
- Office: C206
- Phone: Ext. 8385
- Click here to view Robert Fester’s biographical information.
- Advanced Graduate Study Southern Illinois University
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- B.A., Illinois State University
Peter L. Hsin, PH. D. – Instructor of Sociology
- Office: C123
- Phone: Ext. 8737
- Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- B.S., National Chengchi University, Taiwan, China
Kara Lazdinis – Instructor of Geography
- Office: J120
- Phone: Ext. 8892
- M.S., Southern Illinois University
- Lithuanian Language Degree, Vilnius University, Lithuania
Neil K. Leach – Instructor of Social Work
- Office:
- Phone: Ext. 8832
- Click here to view Neil K. Leach’s biographical information.
- M.S.S.W., University of Louisville
- B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Walter McCarthy – Instructor of Geography
- Office: C220
- Phone: Ext. 8787
- M.A., Chicago State University
- B.A., Governors State University
Bradley Phelps – Instructor of American Government
- Office:
- Phone: Ext.
- Click here to view Bradley Phelps’ biographical information.
- Completion of PhD studies, Southern Illinois University
- M.P.A., Syracuse University
- M.S., SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry College
- B.S., University of Vermont
Russell Williams – Instructor of Sociology
- Office:
- Phone: Ext. 8882
- Click here to view Russell Williams’ biographical information.
- M.Div., Emory University
- B.A., McKendree University
