Bonnie Covelli

Bonnie Covelli is an Associate Professor and Chair of Degree Completion and Graduate Programs at the University of St. Francis (USF) in Joliet, Illinois, since 2005. She leads the College of Business and Health Administration’s academic and graduate programs while managing a business incubator. Her work extends to collaborating with community organizations on research, strategic planning, and e-learning initiatives.

Education:

• B.A. in English, Elmhurst College
• MBA, Northern Illinois University
• M.S. in Training and Development, University of St. Francis
• Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership (Higher Education Concentration), Governors State University

Research & Professional Involvement: Bonnie focuses on adult education, organizational development, and leveraging technology in learning. She previously served as President of the Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education (ICCHE) and Chair of the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) Great Lakes Region. She maintains a student-faculty blog at usftraining.com.

Grants & Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed, but her leadership roles reflect professional recognition. No formal grant details provided.

Labs/Teams: Oversees a collaborative blog initiative involving students and faculty, fostering educational innovation.