Interesting People—a monthly WTVP series
hosted by Ed Sutkowski—features
half-hour conversations of thoughtful dialogue with ordinary individuals who
have achieved extraordinary measures of success in the arts, business,
communications, education, science and sports.
"Thus, the task is
not so much to see what no one yet has seen, but to think what
nobody yet has thought about that which everybody sees."
John S. Erwin, Ph.D., President, Illinois Central College
Dr. John S. Erwin
President, Illinois Central College
Episode #505
Host Ed Sutkowski talks with Dr. John Erwin, President of Illinois Central College.
Original Air Date(s): 2/7/2010
Biographical Information
John S. Erwin, Ph.D.,
President, Illinois Central College
Fourteen years of higher education for John Erwin began with a B.A. in religion and English from University of Indianapolis, followed by a Master's of Divinity Degree from Methodist Theological School, Delaware, Ohio. He then obtained a Master's of Art Degree in History and a Ph.D. in American Studies from Indiana University. Erwin continued post-doctorate studies at Ohio State, Hebrew University in Jerusalem and Harvard. Appointed President of ICC in 2001, he currently oversees a budget of $51 million and an enrollment of nearly 12,000 students.
Guided by his grandfather, a high school math teacher, young John Erwin was encouraged to borrow a book from the elder's vast personal library only if he provided a "book report" in a follow up discussion; his love of reading flourished. Becoming a Protestant minister advanced his journey in faith. Interested in premonition he discusses The Power of Premonitions, authored by Larry Dossey, M.D., and their effect and impact on his professional careers.
Married to an elementary school teacher, Dr. Erwin and wife Becky are the proud parents of three children: Lauren, Kristin and Andrew.
[Biographical information as provided by Mr. Sutkowski]
Fourteen years of higher education for John Erwin began with a B.A. in religion and English from University of Indianapolis, followed by a Master's of Divinity Degree from Methodist Theological School, Delaware, Ohio. He then obtained a Master's of Art Degree in History and a Ph.D. in American Studies from Indiana University. Erwin continued post-doctorate studies at Ohio State, Hebrew University in Jerusalem and Harvard. Appointed President of ICC in 2001, he currently oversees a budget of $51 million and an enrollment of nearly 12,000 students.
