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Peggy St. John holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism and psychology from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in counseling psychology from Wayne State University. She has been at SNL for more than 20 years and is currently an Associate Director and a core visiting faculty member. Email: pstjohn@depaul.edu
HC 141 Life Coaching
HC 327 Experiential Psychology
AI 109 Understanding Life Experience through Contemporary Literature (DePaul Bridge Course)
AI 205 The Text and Context of Courage (DePaul Bridge Course)
IN 307 Advanced Elective Seminar
LL 150 Academic Writing for Adults
LL 250 Foundations of Adult Learning
LL 300 Research Seminar
Joseph Salwach was formerly Associate Vice President for Information Services at DePaul., where he played a significant role in leadership development and management coaching. He has previously worked as a systems engineer, electronics technician and video game engineer. Joseph completed his M.S. in Computer Science and Telecommunication at DePaul University, where he also earned a B.S. in Physics. Email: jsalwach@depaul.edu
Robert Sanabria is a member of the SNL Part-Time Faculty. Email: rasanabria@aol.com
HC 205 Mexico History & Culture
Andrea J. Sanders is a member of the SNL Part-Time Faculty. Email: ajsand@comcast.net
HC 290 The Disabled in the Community
Suzanne Sanders-Betzold earned her MA in English from DePaul University and her BA in English from Northern Illinois University. Previously, she was an editor for two business-to-business magazines in Chicago and continues to freelance, mainly covering entertainment, education and business issues. She is also an instructor at Wright College. Email: ssanders-betzold@ccc.edu
AI 205 The Text and Context of Courage: Psychological and Social Trials and Triumphs in Literature (DePaul Bridge Course)
Pamela Sandy is a Master Scrapbooker and member of the SNL Part-Time Faculty. Email: psandy@depaul.edu
AI 121 Art and Memory: Scrapbooking
R. Craig Sautter received an MA in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin Madison and is a poet, editor, publisher, and author. He creates television and radio campaigns for political candidates and has taught at DePaul since 1981. Email: rcsautter@aol.com
AI 267 The Examined Life
AI 268 Chicago Authors
AI 276 Creative Ink
HC 191 American Presidents
FA 379 War Presidents / Peace Presidents
IN 352 Eyes on the Prize (Faculty Designed Independent Study)
IN 264 Voices and Visions (Faculty Designed Independent Study)
Michele Savage earned her MA in Communications from Northern Illinois University. Email: msavage1@depaul.edu
AI 242 Films of Woody Allen
SW 298 Exploring the Internet
SW 339 Using Technology in the Workplace
J. Warren Scheideman, Full-Time Faculty
Kathleen Schmidt is an international executive business writing coach with a DePaul undergraduate degree earned through SNL and a graduate degree from Northwestern University. Her writings have been published in Crain's Chicago Business Magazine, Specialty Financial Publications, The Daily Herald, and Marketing News, among others. Email: kschmid2@depaul.edu
FA 339 Professional Business Writing (SNL Online)
LL 150 Academic Writing for Adults (SNL Online)
Rebecca Schwan holds a BA from Dominican University and MM from Northern Illinois University, where she is pursuing an EdD. Her interests are in developing curricula and teaching courses which promote pluralism and tolerance. Email: rchwan@depaul.edu
AI 159 Understanding the World's Great Movies
AI 196 Into the Flames: Censorship & the Arts
AI 218 Great Classical Musics
FA 297 Communicating in a Global Business Environment
HC 247 All That Jazz
LL 155 Critical Thinking
Adam Shames is a consultant and facilitator, with a M.A. in Education from Stanford University. He has taught courses in creativity, collaboration, leadership development, communication and interpersonal skills, He has spoken at conferences and lectured at area universities. He is founder of The Kreativity Network. Email: adam@kreativity.net
AI 210 The Mindset of Innovation: Building Your Creativity Competences
Michael Shapiro has more than 25 years experience as a Management Consultant and Business Coach. He is President of Dynamic Management Solutions, Inc. with a practice that focuses on helping entrepreneurs and their companies build, manage, and grow their businesses. He has a Master’s degree in Technological Consulting and Management from DePaul. Email: mshapir8@depaul.edu
FA 221 Entrepreneurship: From Start-Up to Success
HC 273 Reframing Organizations
Robert E. Shapiro is a practicing attorney. His master's thesis was on Plato's dialogue, and he has published articles on American politics and the legal system.
Email: rob.shapiro@bfkpn.com
AI 273 Justice and Politics: Plato, Machiavelli and the Tradition of Political Philosophy
HC 217 The American Founding: Philosophical Sources and Original Intent
Carolyn (Carrie) Shearer, MS, CRC is a member of the SNL Part-Time Faculty. Email: profcjshearer@sbcglobal.net
LL 155 Critical Thinking
LL 300 Research Seminar
David Sikich is a veteran of motion picture distribution, exhibition and marketing. He is currently repping and marketing independent films. Email: dsikich@iltischicago.com
FA 342 Marketing Movies in Today's Hollywood
David Simpson earned his PhD in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University. His primary interests are literary and intellectual history, including classical, medieval, and Renaissance studies. A former member of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, he has served as a consultant in business writing and technical stock-market analysis and has written articles and reviews on topics ranging from jazz and cinema to slang and cyberculture. Email: dsimpson@depaul.edu
AI 236 One World: Globalization in Historical, Literary and Philosophical Perspective
AI 315 Creativity and Imagination (SNL Online)
AI 321 American Writers & Technology
AI 322 Problems & Issues in Contemporary Ethics
IN 307 Advanced Elective Seminar: One World: Globalization and Global Community in History and Literature (SNL Online)
IN 307 Advanced Elective Seminar: Utopia, Millennium and the Apocalypse
LL 302 Externship
Cynthia Sims has been employed by DePaul since 1989. She holds an EdD in Adult and Higher Education, an MS in Public Service Managment, and an MA in Social Work. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the College of Education. Email: csims1@depaul.edu
HC 142 Exploring Education (SNL Online)
LL 302 Externship: Empowering Women Through Education & Social Services
Nancy Singer is a Certified Financial Planner and retired Bank President. Email: NLS2920@aol.com
FA 229 Financial Management
Michael Skelley, Associate Professor
Kenn Skorupa is Asst. Director of SNL Advising. He has been at DePaul since 1990. He has a Masters in Education from Loyola and a Bachelor of Arts from UIC in Psychology. His academic background is in the areas of Psychology and Gender Issues and he has presented at Men's conferences around the country.
Email: kskorupa@depaul.edu
FA 325 Connecting Thought and Behavior in the Workplace
HC 329 Male Identity in Transition
Karen Snyder is a member of the SNL Part-Time Faculty. Email: Snyder@consultmillenia.com
EA 517 Facilitating Adults Learning (SNL Graduate Programs)
Don Sorsa's graduate education was at UIC and
HC 240 From Baskets to Bombs
Matthew Sorenson is a faculty member in the Department of Nursing at DePaul. He received his doctorate from Loyola University Chicago, and his Master's in Applied Family and Child Studies from Northern Illinois University. His research focuses on the ties between stress and disease progression in those with multiple sclerosis, with interests that include stress and coping. Email: msorenso@depaul.edu
SW 353 The Creative Brain (SNL Online)
Pamela Sourelis has taught writing and literature for 25 years. She has a Bachelor's in Journalism; a Master's in English; and, an MFA in fiction writing. She is a published short story writer, and has published articles in many content areas. She also practices and teaches animal communication, Reiki, and neuromuscular retraining for animals. Email: psoureli@depaul.edu
Andrea Spreter is Director of New Program Development at the University of Virginia's School of Continuing and Professional Studies in Charlottesville. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and an M.A. degree from DePaul. Her research interests focus on the adult student, issues of access in higher education, and distance learning. Email: aspreter@depaul.edu
LL 150 Academic Writing for Adults (SNL Online)
Daniel Starr is a member of the SNL Part-Time Faculty. Email: dcstarr@ntsource.com
HC 262 Introduction to Architecting Systems
John Starrs is an actor, storyteller and poet. He has appeared at the Goodman Theatre, Body Politic, Wisdom Bridge and the Lunar Caberet, among others. Email: jstarrs@depaul.edu
AI 184 WordPlay
AI 296 Stage Playing
AI 247 Stage Improvisation & Game Playing
AI 232 Theater Improvisation
Donna Steele is a social worker and minister with a Masters Degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago and a Bachelors Degree in Music with a concentration in Therapy from DePaul. Email: danirik2847@comcast.net
HC 250 Ministry in Contemporary Society
HC 357 The Future of Race
HC 378 Responsibility
David Steiger is an expert on issues surrounding globalization and a licensed attorney with a multinational financial services corporation. He has a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a J.D. from Indiana University, and is an active member of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Email: dsteiger@depaul.edu
FA 135 Property Law, Policy and Everyday Implications (SNL Online)
HC 175 Building the Classroom of the Future
HC 252 History of Ethics in American Government
HC 264 Global Capitalism: Benefits, Challenges & Dangers for the 21st Century
HC 378 Litigation in Contemporary American Society
Hartwig Stein holds a Master's in Education from University of Tuebingen. His research interests include adult learning programs, personal development processes, and interactive, learning environments using electronic media. Email: hstein@depaul.edu
AI 282 Leisure for Well-Being
HC 144 Democracy and Democratic Environments (SNL Online)
Patricia Stifter received her DDS from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry. She has been an instructor of Biological Sciences at several colleges in the Chicago area. Email: pstifte1@depaul.edu
IN 307 Advanced Elective Seminar: A History of Health and Medicine
SW 206 Nutrition & Biological Development
SW 343 Systems in Biology
SW 255 Brain, Mind & Behavior
Charles F. Stone is an attorney in private practice, specializing in special education, employment and personal injury law. He earned his JD in 1984 from the University of Illinois. Email: cstone2@mindspring.com
LL 155 Critical Thinking
Gabriele Strohschen, Assistant Professor
Nancy Bjork Sullivan, a licensed & nationally certified counselor, holds a BA in Art History from the University of Wisconsin/Madison and an MA in Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. HC 261 Acknowledging Cultural Differences in the US, Transforming Attitudes
Tom Sullivan was formerly Director of the Writing Center and a Professor of English at Moraine Valley Community College. He has an A.B. from the University of Michigan, an M.A. from the University of Iowa, an M.F.A. in poetry from Wichita State University , and a certificate in artificial intelligence from DePaul. Email: tsulliva@depaul.edu
Patricia Szczerba has extensive experience with NGOs and the UN. She is Editor of Global Issues for The New York Times Almanac and SNL's representative to the United Nations. She has an M.A. in Psychology from Sonoma State University and has completed post-graduate work at Loyola University of Chicago, Roosevelt University, and Northeastern Illinois University. Email: pszcerb@depaul.edu
FA 384 The Role of Business in Eradicating Poverty
HC 182 Human Rights around the World and in Chicago - travel to Paris option closed.
HC 213 The United Nations & International Corporations
SW 246 Applications of Office Technology
SW 345 Creating Presentations in PowerPoint, Word & Publisher
SW 368 Advanced PowerPoint and Word
Experiencing the United Nations: Travel Course