Leadership
The Executive Board, Member Organizers, and Department Representatives ensure that the Northern Illinois University United Faculty Alliance has a strong voice in advocating for the tenured and tenure-track faculty at Northern Illinois University.
The Executive Board, often referred to as the “E-Board,” is elected by the union membership according to the UFA’s bylaws. Individual E-Board officers are listed below.
Member Organizers are member volunteers who assist the union in a variety of capacities. Department Representatives function as a liaison between the Executive Board and individual academic units. Member Organizers and Department Representatives also can serve on UFA committees and teams:
Bargaining
Grievance Officer: Jeffrey LKidder
Communications
Elections
New Faculty Welcome
Safety
The UFA welcomes members who want to get involved and has a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities. No previous union experience is required.
Contact Us to find out who your department representative is or to learn more about current leadership and volunteer opportunities.
Executive Board
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Kerry Ferris
PRESIDENT
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology
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Andy Bruno
VICE PRESIDENT
Associate Professor, Department of History
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Stephen Tonks
SECRETARY
Professor, Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology & Foundations
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Alissa Droog
TREASURER
Assistant Professor, University Libraries
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Beatrix Hoffman
LIAISON TO UPI LOCAL
Board of Trustees Professor, Department of History
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Carrie Kortegast
AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Associate Professor, Department of Counseling and Higher Education
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Kay Martinovich
AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Associate Professor, School of Theatre and Dance
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Joanna Kot
AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Professor, Department of World Languages and Cultures
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Mark Van Wienen
AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE
Professor, Department of English