Chuck Koeber graduated from our Master's program in 1993. He then earned his doctorate in sociology from the State University of New York at Binghamton (Binghamton University). He is now an associate dean and associate professor of sociology at Wichita State University. His duties as associate dean include oversight of state budget accounts including OOE, capital equipment, and travel. He also coordinates college class schedules and oversees graduate teaching assistantships, lecturer, and summer budgets. He is the dean's office liaison to the curriculum committee and coordinates the college's certificate programs. As associate professor of Sociology, he teaches courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Work, Sociology of Globalization, and Sociology of Consumer Life. He conducts research on job loss, consumer self-service, and teaching with new technology. He also recently served as Director of the Center for Teaching and Research Excellence. He is the husband of Jerri Koeber, a special education teacher in the Wichita school district who directs a program for middle school students with Asperger's Syndrome. He is also the father of two young children, a son and daughter. He enjoys spending time with his family. His other interests include waterskiing, lap swimming, and playing with his three dogs (two chocolate Labrador Retrievers and one Golden Retriever).
