Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, & Social Work

The People of Counselor Education

Counselors training counselors...

The faculty and staff of the Counselor Education Graduate Program (CNED) is a group of diverse, award-winning, and nationally recognized faculty. CNED faculty participate in local, state, regional, national, and international professional arenas. They are licensed and certified in counseling and hold advanced degrees from well-regarded programs. CNED faculty are recognized for excellence in teaching and service to the profession and have been awarded honors for their scholarly publications. Several faculty have been awarded delivery-based grants that provide service to disenfranchised populations. Additionally, the faculty sit on several review panels for national peer-reviewed publication outlets. CNED faculty offer students quality, integrity, and a nationally-accredited program of study.

Faculty

Phone: 309/762-1876 | Fax: 309/762-6989

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Holly Nikels
Holly J. Nikels

Professor

Office: Room 211(I)
Phone: 309/762-3999
ext. 62272
Email: HJ-Nikels@wiu.edu

Leslie O'Ryan
Leslie Whisinnand O'Ryan

Professor

Office: Room 211(A)
Phone: 309/762-9481
ext. 62239
Email: LW-O-Ryan@wiu.edu

Carrie Alexander-Albrition
Carrie Alexander-Albritton

Professor

Office: Room 211(B)
Phone: 309/762-3999
ext. 62268
Email: C-Alexander-Albritton@wiu.edu

Matt Beck
Matthew J. Beck

Associate Professor

Office: Room 2413
Phone: 309-762-1876
ext. 62221
Email: MJ-Beck@wiu.edu

Dr. Megan McGruder
Dr. Megan McGruder

Professor

Office: Room 211(D)
Phone: 309/762-9481
ext. 68023
MA-Mcgruder@wiu.edu

Adjunct Faculty

  • Dr. Duane Halbur
  • Amy Zero

*Adjunct office hours by appointment

QC-Based Office Manager

Phone: (309) 762-1876
  • Brady Shaw

QC Graduate Assistants

Phone: (309) 762-9481 ext. 68011
  • Mel Bahler, CNED Graduate Assistant
  • Kyle Miller, CNED Graduate Assistant
  • Hannah Rossmiller, CNED Graduate Assistant
  • Megan Neill, CNED Graduate Assistant

Professors Emeritus

  • Ed Hamann, Ed.D. (1946-2013) - Northern Illinois University
  • Bill McFarland, Ed.D. - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Melanie E. Rawlins, Ph.D. - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
  • Beatrice L. Wehrly, Ph.D. (1926-2014) - Texas A & M University

CNED Board of Advisors

  • Bill Iavarone - Augustana College, Rock Island IL
  • Matthew Martensen - QC Counselor, Davenport IA
  • Nicole Zook - Youth Services Bureau, Moline IL
  • Ashley Dodson - Roosevelt Elementary School, Moline IL
  • Jerad Hoaglin - Bettendorf High School, Bettendorf IA
  • Lisa Miller - Cambridge High School, Cambridge IL
  • Amy Zero - Rock Island - Milan School District #41, Rock Island IL

Adjunct Pool Invitation