Faculty
Lecturer of Human-Animal Studies
Office Phone: 630-844-6188
Email: peberhart@aurora.edu
Areas of expertise: Animal training and behavioral husbandry, captive animal management, animal welfare, zoo exhibit design
Education:
MA, Zoology, Miami University
BS, Biology, University of Illinois
Favorite thing about AU: "The strong levels of collaboration and support at AU translate into high levels of student success."
Assistant Professor of Human-Animal Studies, Chair of Human-Animal Studies
Office Phone: 630-844-4627
Email: dpawlisch@aurora.edu
Areas of expertise: Human-animal bond, clinical practice of veterinary technology, managing students' cognitive load
Education:
MS, Instructional Design and Technology, Western Illinois University
BS, Anthropology, Loyola University
Favorite thing about AU: "Our collaborative culture creates a learning environment that fuels student success because we believe in the transformative power of education."
Adjunct faculty bring experience in animal-assisted therapy, forensic investigations involving animals and behavior and training.