The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS) demonstrates Northeastern Illinois University’s urban tradition of education, research and service. The CCICS staff is dedicated to assist all student and community needs. Below you will find the contact information for each department. You can also email the CCICS general email address, ccics@neiu.edu.
Due to the current pandemic, please contact each staff member's work cell or email address if available.
M.F.A. École Internationale du Creation Audiovisuelle et Realisation, 2007-2009, Paris, France
B.F.A. International Academy of Design and Technology 2000-2004, Chicago, Illinois
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Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
700 East Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60653
United States
Northeastern Illinois University
700 East Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60653
United States
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Research Interests
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Community Development, Education and Restructuring
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Urban Communities in the Midwest (U.S.) and Developing Nations
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Poverty in the Urban Community (Global)
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Urban Policy (Population Growth & Sustainability)
Education
Chicago State University
Geography, M.A. ‘21
Chicago State University
Sociology, B.A. ‘14 (Honors)
Robert Morris University
Graphic Arts, A.A.S. ‘09
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Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
700 East Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago, Ill. 60653
Phone: (773) 256-2037
Fax: (773) 256-2030
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
700 East Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
United States
NEIU Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Inner City Studies, M.A.
Chicago State University
Psychology, B.A.
I understand the importance of education, integrity, and collective responsibility in developing and preparing others. It is my personal mission to lead by example, positively influence others and create purposeful pathways for them as future leaders. I believe in the “village” philosophy and comprehensive approach through family involvement, academic improvement and community partnership. It is my intent to continue to design and implement programs that have the power to transform, cultivate and sustain greatness in our leaders as they move on to the next level.
I enjoy painting, creating jewelry and gardening.
Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
700 East Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60653
United States
Dr. Evans completed her Ph.D. in Education Policy Studies and B.S. in Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago and her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Program Development at DePaul University.
Andrea E. Evans, Ph. D. is the Interim Dean for the Goodwin College of Education and Director of the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies at Northeastern Illinois University. In addition, she holds an appointment as a full professor in the Department of Leadership, Literacy, and Development in the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education. Dr. Evans has spent over 25 years in Illinois education. Before coming to NEIU, Dr. Evans served as the Dean of the College of Education at Governors State University. Also, she has served as an administrator and/or professor at other Illinois institutions including Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Northern Illinois University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Evans is a published scholar in the area of educational leadership, diversity, and equity, and recently served on Illinois State Board of Education’s State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board (SEPLB). Prior to her work in academia, Dr. Evans worked for 11 years as a high school science teacher and alternative school administrator in the Chicago area.
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
