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Faculty Bio

Faculty Bios

Tara Blaser


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Contact

Philosophy / English Instructor
Humanities
Phone: 217-234-5321
Email: tblaser@lakelandcollege.edu

Education Information

College/University

Graduate Certificate in Health Care Ethics , Saint Louis University
M.A.: English, Eastern Illinois University
B.S.: Philosophy and English, SUNY Oneonta

Professional Affiliations/Award

  • Received Lake Land College's 2020-21 "ICCTA Full-Time Outstanding Faculty Member" award nomination.
  • Received the 2019 "Woman of Achievement" award. “This award, sponsored by the EIU Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, is presented annually to women who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and who serve as role models worthy of emulation.” Staff at H.O.P.E. of East Central Illinois made this nomination.
  • Received the “Exemplary Practice” award from the NCSD (National Council on Student Development) for the Lake Land College Mystery.

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About

Courses Taught

  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • World Religions
  • Ethics
  • Ethics of South Park
  • Health Care Ethics
  • Logic
  • Composition II

Research interests, Specializations, and Background

  • Earned the "Graduate Certificate in Professional Ethics" from Texas State University
  • Earned the "Digital Accessibility for Educators Professional Certificate" from ION (Illinois Online Network, University of Illinois Springfield)