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Academics: School of Arts & Sciences

J. Michael Steczak Assistant Professor of Graphic Communication Chairman of the William A. Krueger School of Graphic Communication

“I have always liked sharing my knowledge and skills with others and it is particularly rewarding to see students take that knowledge and skills to gain employment in areas related to Graphic Communication. I enjoy teaching at Chowan because of the small class sizes, as it allows me to know each student personally – we become family.”

Education:
Mike Steczak received his Bachelor of Science and his Master’s Degree in Graphic Communication from Murray State University. He did additional graduate study at Ball State University. Mike Steczak came to work at Chowan University in 1996.

Courses Taught:
- Offset Press Applications
- Technical/Digital Photography
- Image Assembly/Preflight/Digital Imposition
- Print Estimating & Production Planning
- Current Trends & Ethical Issues

Awards and Honors:
- Un-Sung Hero Award - Presented by Printing Industry of Virginia January 2007

- Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Educator of the Year – 2006

- NC State Coordinator for SkillsUSA – Contest (Graphic Communication)

- Board Member of the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic
Communications, Inc.

 

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Thomas A. Whiteman Assistant Professor of Graphic Communication

“The William A. Krueger School of Graphic Communication at Chowan maintains the latest technology in computers, software, imaging and printing equipment. This makes the challenge of conveying concepts in the classroom and the application of these concepts during the hands-on laboratory sessions an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both the teacher and the student. More importantly, however, it insures that the graduated student is prepared to meet today’s challenge in the field of Graphic Communication.”

Education:
Thomas Whiteman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Printing Management from West Virginia Institute of Technology. He came to work at Chowan University in 2000.

Courses Taught:
- World Wide Web Page Design
- Color Management
- Total Quality Management in Graphic Communications
- Image Assembly & Digital Preflight Analysis
- Digital Imaging I
- Special Topics in Printing, Imaging, Multimedia Technology

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EuGene Louis Van Roy Instructor of Graphic Communication

"Having taught at and attended large Midwest colleges and universities, the cultural differences at Chowan have made a significant impact on my philosophy of education. It is a very wonderful experience when you walk across our campus and students feel comfortable stopping to converse with instructors on topics that range from their academia experience to just the simple philosophy of the weather. It is also an enjoyable experience in the smaller class sizes so that I get to know my students. Because of this, I am able to work with each student on a more one-on-one basis. I have experienced that when students know that an instructor cares for them as a whole individual, they strive to achieve higher expectations".

Education:
EuGene Louis Van Roy received his Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational, Technical and Adult Education with a concentration in Graphic Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He received his Masters of Education degree in Professional Development from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He came to work at Chowan University in 2006.

Courses Taught:
- Introduction to Graphic Communication
- Offset Printing Operations
- Technical/Digital Photography
- Paper and Ink
- Screen Printing Applications
- Flexo Applications & Package Design

Awards and Honors:
- 2005 International Graphic Arts Education Association’s Fred J. Hartman Award for accomplishments in Graphic Arts Teaching

- Awarded the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation’s Kagy Award for Outstanding Graphics Program 1999

- IGAEA Presidents Award for work on various committees