Southern Illinois University

Outstanding Administrative/Professional Staff

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John S. Mead

2009: John S. Mead has served as director of the Coal Extraction and Utilization Research Center since 1989.  In that position, he oversees the operation and strategic direction of the center, including specialized development facilities.  Also associate dean of the graduate school, Mead promotes SIUC nationally and internationally as a leader in coal research while providing expertise to private and public organizations.  He also helped Illinois attract the federal FutureGen project to Mattoon.

Carmen Suarez

2008: Carmen Suarez is the director of the Office of Diversity and Equity.  A member of the University’s staff since 1990, her previous roles included serving as coordinator of the Office of Diversity and Equity, interim assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management, assistant dean of the School of Law Career Services, Hispanic community liaison and affirmative action officer.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in history, her master’s degree in medieval history with a minor concentration in ancient history and her doctorate in philosophy at SIUC.

Philip S. Gatton

2007:  Philip S. Gatton (right), director of Plant & Service Operations.

Paulette Curkin
2006: Paulette Curkin, coordinator, Student Development
Lois Strom
2005: Lois Strom, assistant to the chairman, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine- Springfield
Kevin Bame
2003-2004: Kevin Bame, director, Accounting Services
Brent D. Patton
2002: Brent D. Patton, associate director, Plant & Service Operations
Barbara Elam
2001:  Barbara Elam, coordinator, Wellness Center
Keith McQuarrie
2000: Keith McQuarrie, academic adviser, Information Management Systems
Connie Shanahan

1999: Connie Shanahan, research project specialist, Research Development and Administration

Linda Benz
1998: Linda Benz, project coordinator, Institutional Research and Studies
Gary Drake
1997: Gary Drake, director, SIU Arena
John Corker
1996: John Corker, instructor, food and nutrition
James Osberg
1995: James Osberg, director of International Economic Development, Office of Economic and Regional Development
Candis Isberner
1994: Candis Isberner, director, Office of TV Learning Services, Broadcasting Service
J. Thomas Williams
1993: J. Thomas Williams, assistant dean for administration, School of Medicine
Carolyn Donow
1992: Carolyn Donow, research project specialist, Research Development and Administration
Philip Lindberg
1991: Philip Lindberg, director, Touch of Nature
Jeanne Dorsett
1990: Jeanne Dorsett, researcher II, School of Medicine-Carbondale
Thomas Purcell
1989: Thomas Purcell, associate director, Institutional Research and Studies
Andrew Marcec 1988: Andrew Marcec, conference coordinator, Continuing Education
James Scales
1987: James Scales, counseling psychologist, Career Development Center
Charlotte West
1986: Charlotte West, director, Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics
Roland Keim
1985:  Roland Keim, associate director, Admissions and Records
Joe Yusko
1984: Joe Yusko, Personnel Services
Thurman Lee Brooks
1983: Thurman Lee Brooks, assistant to the vice president for campus services
Billie Jacobini
1982:  Billie Jacobini, chief academic adviser, General Academic Programs
All information was current at the time of the award.