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Radiologic Sciences Faculty

Our dedicated and experienced faculty members are leaders in their respective career fields. Our students benefit by studying with accomplished faculty known for their contributions in teaching, research and professional service.

Shannon Anderson, Clinical Instructor

Education

Master of Science in Education Degree, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, August 2005
Bachelor of Science Degree, cum laude, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, May 2000
Associate of Business Administration and Accounting Degree, John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL, May 1997

 



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Shannon Anderson ASA 14A
Phone: 618-453-2375
Fax: 618-453-7020
sanderson@siu.edu

Lisa A. Bickel, Assistant Instructor

Education

  • Masters of Science, Radiologic Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August 2019.
  • Bachelors of Science, Radiologic Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 1999.
  • Associates of Applied Sciences and Arts, Radiologic Science, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August 1996
  • Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health Care Specialties, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, August 1996


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Lisa Bickel

ASA 11D
Phone: 618-453-8884
Fax: 618-453-7020
lisa.bickel@siu.edu

Kevin Scott Collins , Director of the School of Health Sciences and Professor of Medical Dosimetry

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS

Harold Silverman Distinguished Author Award for outstanding peer-reviewed article in the ASRT Radiation Therapist journal during the 2011 publication year for the article “Comparing critical structure dose:  Prone vs. supine breast treatments.”  Radiation Therapist, 20(2), 103-107. (with Richard C. McKinnies).

2nd Place Award in the 2011 AAMD writing competition for the manuscript “An Evaluation of the Contouring Abilities of Medical Dosimetry Students for the Anatomy of a Prostate Cancer Patient”.  This award was presented at the 36th AAMD Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, June 2011.

2007 Radiology Management Outstanding Article Editorial Award for the article "Succession Planning and Leadership Development: Critical Business Strategies for Healthcare Organizations" in the January/February 2007 issue. (with Sandra K. Collins).

Teacher of the Year Award, School of Allied Health, 2004.



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Brandon Hirsch, Assistant Professor

Education

  • Masters of Science in Medical Dosimetry, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August, 2014
  • Bachelors of Science, Radiologic Science, Radiation Therapy, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August, 2012
  • Associate of Applied Science, Kaskaskia College, Centralia, Illinois, May 2010
  • Associate in Science & Associate of Arts, John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois, May, 2008


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Brandon Hirsh ASA 120A
Phone: 618-453-8889
Fax: 618-453-7020
bhirsch110@siu.edu

Richard McKinnies, Professor and Program Director of Radiologic Sciences

Education

  • Ph.D. in Higher Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 2020.
  • Masters of Science in Medical Dosimetry, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August, 2011.
  • Masters of Education, Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August, 2006.
  • Bachelors of Science, Radiologic Sciences, Radiation Therapy, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, August, 2003.
  • Associate in Science, John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois, May, 1999.


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Richard McKinnies

ASA 213A
Phone: 618-453-7260
Fax: 618-453-7020
rmck@siu.edu

Jennifer Walker, Assistant Professor

Education

Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Higher Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 2023

Masters of Education, Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 2008.

Bachelors of Science, Radiologic Science, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 2001.

Associates of Applied Sciences and Arts, Radiologic Science, Kaskaskia College, Centralia, Illinois, May 2000



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Jennifer Walker ASA 120A
Phone: 618-453-8812
Fax: 618-453-7020
jennifer.walker@siu.edu 

Sandra Watts, Associate Professor

Education

  • Master of Science in Health Administration, University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois, May 2013
  • Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (AdventHealth University), Orlando, Florida, August 2006
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist, Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, Quincy, Illinois, 1981


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Sandra Watts
ASA 0122
Phone: 618-453-7229
Fax: 618-453-7020
sjwatts@siu.edu