Dr. Michael (Mike) Faris

Assistant Professor

Education

• Ph.D. Art Education; Indiana University Bloomington
• M.S. Art Education; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
• B.S. Art Education; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Courses Taught

• Art Education classes
• Fibers
• Art History

Academic Interests

• Art and art education
• Social justice in education

Scholarly Activity

• Making artwork, giving presentations about civil rights, teaching students about art and social justice.  

Other Professional Experiences

• Instructor, Shawnee Community College (Illinois); 2005-2016
• Lecturer, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; 2004-2005
• Instructor, Centralia High School (Illinois); 1996-2003
• Resident Artist, Carbondale Community Arts (Illinois); 2016-2017