Faculty

James Kao, MFA
James Kao, MFA

Associate Professor of Art Office Phone: 630-844-5519
Email: jkao@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Visual art, painting, drawing, exhibition space management Education: MFA, Painting and Drawing, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA, Studio Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BA, Philosophy, University of Chicago Favorite thing about AU: "The solace and sustenance among the infinite and luscious greens of Voris Greenhouse."

Matthew Kneller, EdD
Matthew Kneller, EdD

Professor of Communication, Director of General Education Office Phone: 630-844-5466
Email: mkneller@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Media production, media analysis and criticism, popular culture, documentary film Education: EdD, Northern Illinois University
MA, Communication, Northern Illinois University
BA, Computer Science and Communication, Aurora University

Crispin Prebys, MFA
Crispin Prebys, MFA

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Office Phone: 937-717-8642
Email: cprebys@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Graphic design, corporate communications, identity design, branding and typography Education: MFA, University of Notre Dame
BFA, Indiana University Favorite thing about AU: "The university has such a sense of community. It is wonderful to be part of a place where everyone is working to make the student experience great."

Pam Wicks, EdD
Pam Wicks, EdD

Associate Professor of Communication Office Phone: 630-844-4896
Email: pwicks@aurora.edu Education: EdD, Instructional Technology, Northern Illinois University
MA, Communication, Northern Illinois University
BA, Communication, Aurora University Favorite thing about AU: "We have a wonderful sense of community, with both our students and our colleagues." View LinkedIn Profile