Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences

MISSION STATEMENT: The Division of Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences prepares students to succeed in a multicultural and globally interconnected society through curricula that fosters intellectual, social and personal growth.

IVCC leads our community in learning, working and growing.

IVCC teaches those who seek and is enriched by those who learn.

Dean’s Message

Welcome to the division of Humanities, Fine Arts & Social Sciences at Illinois Valley Community College. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I invite you to join us in strong learning environments, exchange of ideas, and artistic exploration that will challenge your imagination and enrich your life. The division of Humanities, Fine Arts & Social Sciences finds its strength in the expertise and dedication of faculty committed to help students realize their potential and reach their goals.

 Our faculty assists students to learn and be engaged in learning. We are fortunate to have students involved in shaping their educational experience while contributing to the social, cultural, and inspirational life of the college and community. We teach through active learning. Students investigate, write, question, sing, act, create, advocate, and shape their own learning experience.

 We hope you will continue to take advantage of the many learning opportunities provided by our classes and programs. The Illinois Valley Community College faculty and staff are proud to be part of your lifelong learning experience.

 I would like to extend my personal invitation to you to make the most of your educational experience at Illinois Valley Community College; be an active participant in the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual life of the college. Challenge us to grow with you.

 Sincerely,

Manuel Gomez, Ph.D.
Dean, Humanities, Fine Arts & Social Sciences

Dean's Message in Spanish

Contacts

Contacts

  gomez
Manuel Gomez, Ph.D.
Dean

 merkel 
Marlene Merkel
Administrative Assistant

 

Full-time Humanities, Fine Arts & Social Sciences Faculty

Humanities, Fine Arts & Social Science Division Faculty

 Steve Alvin 
Steve Alvin
History

Jean Batson-Turner
Jean Batson-Turner
Human Services
 David Bergsieker 
David Bergsieker
Art

 beyer[1] 
Dr. Jason Beyer
Philosophy

 Amanda Bigelow
Amanda Bigelow
Political Science

 Vince Brolley
Vince Brolley
Psychology
Lori Cinotte  
Lori Cinotte
Journalism/English

 Norm Engstrom 
Norm Engstrom
Speech/Music/Theatre

 Betsy Klopcic
Betsy Klopcic
Psychology
 David Kuester 
Dr. David Kuester
Speech/Theatre
Rick Mangold
Dr. Rick Mangold
Psychology
 Merri Mattison
Merri Mattison
Sociology
 Mike Pecherek
Mike Pecherek
Music
 Anna Marie Pietrolonardo 
Anna Marie Pietrolonardo
World Languages
 Kim Radek 
Kim Radek
Film/English
 Chrsitine Reed new 
Christine Dove
Sociology
 Francie Skoflanc
Francie Skoflanc
Graphic Arts

Jeff Spanbauer
Jeff Spanbauer
History

Cory Tomasson 2  
Cory Tomasson
Speech
 Karen Zeilman 
Karen Zeilman
Art

IVCC's Core Values
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Fairness
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