The Adjunct Faculty Support office at College of DuPage is dedicated to providing comprehensive opportunities for professional growth and development while also fostering a sense of belonging and purpose throughout the college community. Faculty Development & Engagement Growth | Purpose | Belonging "Thanks to COD's Adjunct Institute, I was hired to develop and teach a law class this semester. I believe this class was a first step in what I hope is a long teaching career" Ellen Samuel, Esq. Empowering Experts to Inspire the Next Generation Apply Now Making Waves: Campus Attraction Ahead! Making Waves: Campus Attraction Ahead! Making Waves: Campus Attraction Ahead! Making Waves: Campus Attraction Ahead! May 31 - Sept 21, 2025 Timed Tickets: $27-$32 | Anytime Tickets: $40 Never seen before in the U.S., the exhibition will feature a collection of 50 original works of art and 13 artifacts. More than a wave, this exhibition promises to be more than your typical museum exhibition with engaging experiences that will immerse guests in Edo Period culture through several interactive areas, including a multi-media historical display, peaceful Japanese garden, anime exhibit, children’s area and interactive Edo experiences including period garments such as Shogun and Kabuki fashion replicas, and more.

Adjunct Faculty Support Growth. Purpose. Belonging. Aligned with our institutional mission, the Adjunct Faculty Support Office offers leadership, resources, and support to faculty while collaborating with academic divisions. Our approach is built on the four pillars of inspiring innovation, fostering collaboration, creating a sense of belonging, and providing opportunities for growth. Each part time faculty member at College of DuPage receives thorough support throughout their tenure, from new hire orientation to continued professional development. By investing in our faculty, we ensure that students consistently high-quality instruction in every classroom. Dean, Adjunct Faculty Support Dr. Sonia Watson Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2501D Email: watsons57@cod.edu (630) 942-3808 Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support Dr. David Deeds Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2501B Email: deedsd@cod.edu (630) 942-3801 Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support Dr. Kate Szetela Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2501E Email: szetelak@cod.edu (630) 942-3797 Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support Danielle Berry Herrera, M.A Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1235B Email: berryd352@cod.edu 630.942.4591 Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty Recruitment Julie Plesha Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A07C Email: pleshaj@cod.edu (630) 942-3292 Administrative Assistant Alanna Davis Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A07 Email: davisa236@cod.edu (630) 942-3371 Administrative Assistant V Alyssa Johnson Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2501 Email: johnsona1053@cod.edu (630) 942-2158 Administrative Assistant IV Allyssa Perez Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1235 Email: pereza96@cod.edu (630) 942-3371 Administrative Assistant III Monica Robertson Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A07 Email: sturgeonm192@cod.edu (630) 942-2840 Student Worker Lily Casillas Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A07

Our Mission Committed to the institutional mission for excellence in teaching and learning, the Office of Adjunct Faculty Support provides leadership and administrative support for adjunct faculty in partnership with the academic divisions of the college. This is achieved through innovation and collaboration in areas of adjunct faculty recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and professional development, resulting in increased student engagement, learning, and success outcomes. Dr. Sonia Watson, Dean, Adjunct Faculty Support Email: watsons57@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3808 Office: BIC2501 D Kate Szetela, Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support Email: szetelak@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3797 Office: BIC 2501 E Jen Propp, Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support Email: proppj709@cod.com Phone: 630-942-3793 Office: BIC 2501 F Adam Hogan, Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support Email: hogana104@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3801 Office: BIC 2501 B J ulie Plesha, Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty Recruitment Email: pleshaj@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3292 Office: BIC 2A07 C Alyssa Johnson, Administrative Assistant V Email: johnsona1053@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-2158 Office: BIC 2501 Allyssa Perez, Administrative Assistant IV Email: pereza96@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-3371 Office: HSC 1235 Monica Robertson, Administrative Assistant III Email: sturgeonm192@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-2840 Office: BIC 2A07 Alanna Davis, Administrative Assistant II Email: davisa236@cod.edu Phone: 630-942-2303 Office: BIC 2A07

Connecting with Nature through Forest Bathing by Kate Szetela, Manager, Adjunct Faculty Support At this point in the academic calendar, most everyone is working at an intense pace and looking forward to a much-deserved break. Thankfully, nature is in full bloom right now and just walking outside on campus offers a chance to take in the beautiful colors, scents, and textures. In Japan, many practice “shinrin-yoku” or forest bathing. It is simply being in nature, connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. I had the opportunity to attend a forest bathing workshop where a guide curates the experience and it was magical. At one point, in the spirit of wabi-sabi, we were encouraged to find something imperfect and search for the beauty. However, it isn’t necessary to have a guide. Dr. Qing Li, author of Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness offers these tips: Let nature enter through your ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, and feet. Listen to the birds singing and the breeze rustling in the trees. Look at the different greens of the trees and the sunlight filtering through the branches. Smell the fragrance of the trees and breath the natural aromatherapy. Taste the freshness of the air as you take deep breaths. Place your hands on the trunk of a tree. Dip your fingers or toes in a stream. Whether you have only a few minutes or hours, give yourself the gift of being present to the beauty that nature generously and unconditionally provides.

Meet Jayne Kaspar, Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty Member & Focus of this Month's Spotlight! What do you teach? How long have you taught at COD? Surgical Technology, 8 months What did you want to be “when you grew up?" A nurse What is your favorite show/TV series AND/OR What book are you reading now? I am really into Emily in Paris. It’s such an easy show to get into and keep up with when I have a chance! Do you have a favorite vacation spot? (from childhood or more recently? My vacations consist of visiting my three sisters in Las Vegas, NV; Palm Desert, California; and Austin, TX. What attracted you to teaching? Working as a Surgical Tech at Elmhurst Hospital really opened my eyes to how much I loved sharing my knowledge with new hires and students during their clinical rotations. I remember loving my instructor at COD and hoping one day I could do what she did! In what ways does your work help students succeed? I like to keep things light and relatable. Giving real life examples and stories help connect text book content to clinical experience. Who inspires you? My boss, Anna Campbell, and my fellow adjunct instructors: Candice Johnson, Jenny Cerpa, Anna Marzullo, and Ania Bucur. They have been the most welcoming and helpful group to begin this journey with and I really can’t thank them enough for all they do to help me grow into a great educator!

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Our Services Testing Center Locations The Testing Center provides testing services for students, faculty and community members. Testing Centers are located on the College of DuPage Glen Ellyn main campus and at all of the COD Centers. Glen Ellyn/main campus Testing Center 425 Fawell Blvd. | Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A06/2A08 | Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | (630) 942-2400 Carol Stream COD Center 500 Kuhn Road | Carol Stream, IL 60188 | (630) 942-4900 | (not all tests offered at this location; call for details) Westmont COD Center 650 Pasquinelli Dr. | Westmont, IL 60559 | (630) 942-4850 | (not all tests offered at this location; call for details) Addison COD Center 301 S. Swift Road - Door 12 | Addison, IL 60101 | (630) 942-4650 | (not all tests offered at this location; call for details) Naperville COD Center 1223 Rickert Drive | Naperville, IL 60540 | (630) 942-4750 | (not all tests offered at this location; call for details) Virtual Testing Center The College of DuPage’s Virtual Testing Center (VTC) provides an opportunity for eligible students to take proctored tests remotely for certain courses. Testing Services Information Packet for Instructors Learn More