The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS) houses the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Community Studies Education, the minor in Urban Community Studies, and the Master of Arts in Urban Community Studies.

(773) 268-7500
Akua Cason
Akua
Cason
Interim Director
Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Expertise
Akua has experience working with low-income, first-generation and traditionally underrepresented, academically promising students. She utilizes various strategies and techniques, bringing unique and creative programming and resources to support students throughout their educational careers.
Education

NEIU Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Inner City Studies, M.A.

Chicago State University
Psychology, B.A.

Background

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.

Additional Information

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

Office Hours
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
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Sarator
Whitehead
M.Ed.
Business Operations
Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Expertise
Operations and Contracts
Education

Master's in Higher Education Administration. M.Ed. Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts. BA. Communication, Media and Theatre. Northeastern Illinois University

Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
700 E. Oakwood Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60653
United States

Office Hours
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Wanda
Dukes
Administrative Assistant/Certified Pearson Vue Testing Administrator
Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Education

Ms. Dukes is a McNair Scholar who holds a B.A. in Inner City Studies/Interdisciplinary Studies (cum laude), and an M.A. in Inner City Studies.

Background

She has also been a member of The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization (ASCAC) for over 5 years, which led to two study abroad pilgrimages, one to Brazil in 2009, and the other to Egypt in 2010. With over 25 years of experience in the field of helping women who suffer from mental health and substance abuse issues, Ms. Dukes is currently pursuing a second Master's Degree in Social Work here at Northeastern Illinois University.

700 East Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60653
United States

Office Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Nekenya
Walker
Admissions/Program Advisor
Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies

Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
700 East Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60653
United States

Office Hours
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday
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James
Taylor
Program Assistant
Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Robin Harris, Academic Resource Professional
Robin
Harris
CCICS Library Coordinator/Information Services Librarian
Ronald Williams Library
Other Academic Areas
(773) 442-4454
Courses Taught
Library Instruction
Research Interests
First-year student experience, library assessment, outreach, information literacy, Open Educational Resources (OER)
Education

Dominican University
Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Journalism, B.S.

Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4454
Office Hours
By appointment
Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Main Campus