Excellence in Leadership

Our Schools are lead by Deans who have achieved a high degree of professional success in their industries. After successful careers, they have transitioned into academic life in order to shape the next generations of leaders. We are pleased and proud to have these individuals on staff:

Dean, Student Affairs
Felicia Shallow Davis is a former Chicago police officer and has over 18 years of professional experience in the public service, culinary and hospitality fields. She oversees operational planning and leadership and supervise career services, student housing, student life and student counseling. She holds a degree in culinary arts and a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, both from Kendall College.

Dean, School of Business
Michelle Coussens joined Kendall College in June 2008 after a ten year career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago where she served in several roles, most recently as a Senior Analyst in the Research Department...more

Dean, School of Hospitality Management
Jeffrey Catrett joined Kendall College as Dean of the School of Hospitality Management in 2006. His professional experience in hospitality and hospitality education spans 30 years and four continents...more

Dean, School of Culinary Arts
Christopher Koetke, M.B.A., C.E.C., C.C.E., is dean of the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts, in Chicago, and vice president of culinary arts for Laureate International Universities, where he is responsible for strategic leadership of culinary arts programs throughout the Laureate network...more

Dean, School of Education
Dr. Paul T. Busceni joined Kendall College as Dean of the School of Education in 2007. As both teacher and administrator of K-12 throughout his 16-year career, one of his continued goals has been to inspire teachers and engage learners...more