Chair of Composition
BIC 2H05A
630-942-3261
Jill is the Composition Chair, and you should contact her for any of the following:
Course Scheduling Concerns, unrelated to assignments or contract-related (though you may cc them on any communication)
Anything classroom or pedagogical, including pedagogical/teaching successes or challenges.
Ideas for initiatives/innovations that the chairs could support
ANY kind of partnership for presenting at a conference or similar Professional Development or engagement opportunity
Chair of Literature, Creative Writing, and Film
BIC 2H05D
630-942-2033
Jason is the Chair of Literature, Creative Writing, and Fim. You may contact him for the following:
Course Scheduling Concerns, unrelated to assignments or contract-related (though you may cc them on any communication)
Anything classroom or pedagogical, including pedagogical/teaching successes or challenges.
Ideas for initiatives/innovations that the chairs could support
ANY kind of partnership for presenting at a conference or similar Professional Development or engagement opportunity
Chair of Developmental English
BIC 2444B
630-942-4175
As Chair of Developmental English, contact Nicole for any of the situations listed under the Chair's purview, as well as:
Course Schedulig concerns, related to the teaching of IRW and ALP or to discuss opportunites to teach in our ALP co-req
Questions about students' reading and writing placement status (especially any students you feel may have been misplaced). If you have placement concerns about a L2 student, reach out to Jill Granberry (granberr@cod.edu).
Questions about supporting students with learning differences, disabilities, and/or neurodiversities
Co-Manager, Office of Adjunct Faculty Support
BIC 2501E
630-942-3797
As managers of OAFS, you should contact Julie or Kate before contacting Sonia Watson. Here is what falls under their purview:
Manage observations that occur every three years for adjunct faculty (they will contact you with directions and scheduling)
Run 4 Connections classes and other professional opportunities for adjunct faculty
Remind you to fulfill the annual Compliance Training
Provide general adjunct faculty guidance re: pedagogy, teaching, etc.
Co-Manager, Office of Adjunct Faculty Support
HSC 1235C
630-942-2594
As managers of OAFS, you should contact Julie or Kate before contacting Sonia Watson. Here is what falls under their purview:
Manage observations that occur every three years for adjunct faculty (they will contact you with directions and scheduling)
Run 4 Connections classes and other professional opportunities for adjunct faculty
Remind you to fulfill the annual Compliance Training
Provide general adjunct faculty guidance re: pedagogy, teaching, etc.
Dean of the Office of Adjunct Faculty Support
BIC 2501D
630-942-3808
After an initial inquiry to Kate or Julie, you might be directed to Sonia. As Dean of the Office of Adjunct Faculty Support, she:
Provides administrative answers
is helpful for professional development-related proposals
Dean of Liberal Arts
BIC 2E06G
630-942-2171
Contact the Dean of Liberal Arts if you:
Have any questions about delivering your course content
Are retiring or resigning
Have any problems with your course assignment or have missed deadlines for availability or acceptance
Suspect a serious violation of academic integrity and need advice
Encounter problems related to Title IX, serious behavior concerns, suspicions of financial aid fraud or other fraud
Have questions related to career coaching, need a reference, or want someone to view application materials
English Library Liaison
SRC 3113
630-942- 3317
As Library Liason to the English Department, Jason is your contact person for a wide range of information literacy sessions, from a basic Library Orientation to more advanced research methods. Contact him:
via Google Voice @630-733-1884
via this link: https://library.cod.edu/ertz
to schedule information literacy sessions
to put in request for ordering books or other media for the library
Division Office
BIC 2E06
630-942-2047
All official communication regarding any absences or PTO should go to the Liberal Arts.
If you plan to be absent, call or email the division office.
Liberal Arts Academic Adm. Assistant V
BIC 2E06
630-942-2052
Topher acts as the Dean's administrative assistant and thus is in charge of Robyn's calender. You should contact Topher to:
get on the Dean's calendar
report absences
submit a computer lab request
Liberal Arts Business Associate
BIC 2E06N
630-942-2156
Officially, Cathie is the contact person for FT faculty, but she does handle money-related issues. You should reach out to her if you have questions regarding:
payroll
the use of professional development funds
to submit forms related to PD reimbursement
Liberal Arts Division Specialist
BIC 2E06M
630-942-3803
Jim Miene is the division contact for adjuncts. Contact him with questions related to:
scheduling changes
availability
room changes
book orders