Rate My Professor Rhonda Ferguson

Rhonda Ferguson is the administrative aide in the School of Aviation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She supports departmental operations by serving as a key contact for faculty recruitment, such as non-tenure track positions in the Aviation Management Program, and provides contact information including phone number 618-453-9245 and email rferguson@siu.edu. Ferguson nominates outstanding student workers, including nominating senior aviation flight major David Nelson for SIU Student Employee of the Year in 2024, highlighting her involvement in recognizing student contributions.

Recognized for dedicated service, Ferguson received a 10-year service award from the School of Aviation in 2023 and is scheduled to retire in 2025 from her position in Makanda, Illinois. She contributes to communication efforts by handling layout and design for Civil Service Council newsletters and collecting information for the Saluki Flyer newsletter distributed to SIU Aviation students. Previously associated with the Professional Constituencies Office at 900 S. Normal Ave., she served in roles including secretary until her resignation noted in 2014, and participated in Civil Service Council activities such as orientation and committee assignments. Additionally, she served as a contact for Pepsi MidAmerica contract compliance in the Tech Building Room 146C.