Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, & Social Work
College Student Personnel Faculty and Staff
Faculty in the College Student Personnel master's program are experienced, dedicated educators and practitioners who are deeply committed to student learning, professional development, and success. They bring a wealth of practical experience and scholarly expertise in student affairs and higher education to the classroom. Whether you're interested in exploring current research, discussing trends and challenges in the field, or gaining deeper insight into the structure and opportunities within the CSP program, our faculty are approachable and eager to connect. They are not only instructors but also mentors who support students both academically and professionally throughout their graduate journey.
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                  Dr. Julie Brines
                     
                        Assistant Professor,
Graduate Program Coordinator
                     
                  
                     Office: 81A Horrabin Hall 
                     Email: 
                     JA-Brines@wiu.edu
                     
                     Phone: 309-298-2082
                     
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                  Dr. Jeff Hancks
                     
                        Department Chair,
Professor
                     
                  
                     Office: QC Complex, 2423
                     Email: JL-Hancks@wiu.edu
                     
                     Phone: (309) 762-9481
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Adjunct Faculty
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                  Dr. Michelle Janisz
Director of New Student Family Programs
                     Institution: ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University
                        
                        Office: Sherman Hall 118
                        
                        Email:
                     
                     MA-Janisz@wiu.edu
                     
                        
                        Phone: 
                     309-298-1131
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                  Ian Van Anden
Associate Director for the Office of Leadership Service and Civic Engagement
                     Institution: University of Iowa
                        
Office: Iowa Memorial Union
                     Email: 
                     ian-vananden@uiowa.edu
                     
                     Phone: 319-335-3059
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Retired FacultyÌý
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                  Dr. Tracy Davis
Retired Professor
                     Institution: ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University
                        
                        Office: Suite 81 Horrabin Hall
                        
                        Email:
                     TL-Davis1@wiu.edu
                     
                        
                        Phone: 309-298-2848
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Graduate Assistants
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                  Joey Rios
Graduate Assistant
                     Office: Horrabin Hall 81I
                     Email: JE-Rios@wiu.edu
                     
                     Phone: (309) 298-2848
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                  Kelvin Owusu Mensah
Graduate Assistant
                     Office: Horrabin Hall 81H
                     Email: K-OwusuMensah@wiu.edu
                     
                     Phone: (309) 298-2848
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CSP Contact Information:
Office: 81 Horrabin Hall
Phone: 309-298-2848
Email: csp@wiu.edu
Please email the program for questions about admission or check out our FAQ page.
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