Northern Illinois University
Dr. Lisa C. Freeman
Office of the President

Vice President, Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships

Search Committee

• Bob Brinkmann, chair, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Barbara Gonzales, chair, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences
• Sarah Fox, associate professor, College of Law
• Jessica LaBatte, associate professor, School of Art and Design
• Lichuan Liu, professor, Department of Electrical Engineering
• Tao Li, assistant professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Ismael Montana, associate professor, Department of History
• Furkan Gur, associate professor, Department of Management
• Fred Barnhart, dean, University Libraries
• Patricia Wallace, research compliance coordinator, Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships
• Paul Wright, professor, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
• Melani Duffrin, professor, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions
• Luke Sebby, executive director of strategic development, Division of University Advancement
• Rena Cotsones, chief engagement officer, Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development
• Kellie Dyslin, director of funding development and lifecycle enhancement, Sponsored Programs Administration   
• John Heckman, associate vice president, Facilities Management and Campus Services
• Eric Armstrong, director, Military and Veteran Services
• Linda Srygler, laboratory manager, Department of Biological Sciences