Faculty | Health Care Management | SIU

Health Care Management, Health Administration, Health Informatics

Education:

• PhD – Workforce Education and Development.  Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2010. 
• Masters of Business Administration specializing in Management of Information Systems, 2003.

Health Care Management, Health Administration, Health Informatics

I have three decades of nursing experience ranging from critical care and emergency trauma to executive nursing leadership.  I have served in administrative roles as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, and am currently the Chief Executive Officer for an acute care hospital in my community.. Healthcare Leadership is my passion!

I have had the pleasure of serving as academic faculty for undergraduate and graduate programs for since 2009 and have enjoyed the opportunity to connect with learners across the country. 

Health Care Management

I teach US Health Care Systems, Accreditation and Compliance, Strategy and Marketing, Long Term Care Administration, and health policy and politics. I love interacting with my students and love seeing them learn and take something away from the course! It's so satisfying! Research interests include Physician Burnout. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, playing pickleball and golf, boating, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.

Health Care Management, Health Administration, Health Informatics

Education:

• Doctor of Health Administration, Central Michigan University, 2016
• Master of Business Administration, Saint Ambrose University, 2003

Health Care Management, Health Administration, Health Informatics

Dr. Bruce Lazar has worked as a healthcare executive, domestic/global consultant, researcher, educator, and lecturer. His career span includes teaching, lecturing, and working with organizational leaders to stabilize and transform operations within various organizations. He has a passion for research and has earned a Master of Business Administration and a Doctorate in Management. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, spending time with my family, volunteering, fostering animals, and finding a good cup of coffee.

Health Care Management

Education:

• Ph.D. in Health Services Research, University of North Texas, 2023.
• Ph.D. in Culture Studies, Communication University of China, 2008.
• Master of Media Arts, Communication University of China, 2005.

Health Care Management, Health Administration, Health Informatics

Dr. Lieneck has over 10 years of practical experience in the field of healthcare administration with a strong focus in medical group practice management (physician practice administration) - and over a decade of preparing future healthcare leaders in higher ed.

Health Care Management, Health Administration, Health Informatics

Education:

• Ed.D. in Education, North Carolina State University, 2012;
• Master of Health Administration, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, 2003;
• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1982.

Health Care Management, Health Administration, Health Informatics

Dr. McDonald is an internationally recognized educator, consultant and practitioner. H recently retired from his long time position as a tenured full professor and chair of the Department of Health Administration at Methodist University. He is also Chief Executive Officer of McDonald and Associates, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to improving individuals and organizations through leadership development. He is a Registered Optician in the State of North Carolina, and serves as a consultant to a number of ophthalmic and general health care organizations in the areas of staff training and development, and practice management.

Health Care Management

Education:

• Master of Health Administration, Southern Illinois University, December 2021.
• B.S. in Health Care Management, Southern Illinois University, May 2019.

Health Care Management

Education:

• Master's Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Colorado, Denver in 1986.

Areas of interest include the economics of health care and long term care, licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in Colorado. Has been teaching for SIU since 1988.

Health Care Management, Health Administration, Health Informatics

Education:

• PhD – Workforce Education and Development. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2005.
• Masters of Business Administration. Amber University, 1990.
• Diploma – Mortuary Science and Funeral Services, 1982.

Health Care Management

Education:

• Master in Business Administration, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1991.
• Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM).