Addiction Studies Faculty

The program's commitment to excellence is exemplified through its recruitment and selection of faculty. The faculty includes nationally recognized educators and published professionals, as well as top-level administrators who are actively involved with the daily changes that are occurring in the health care environment. Because the faculty practitioners are involved in the professional workplace dealing the actual topics that they are teaching, the classroom materials become as current and relevant as that day's events. This highly trained faculty provides a balance of academic accreditation with the experience of the field that creates a rewarding and enriching classroom environment.

These current practitioners teach in their area of expertise and can relate the textbook theory to the real-world experience. This dedicated group of educators is also a valuable source of networking and mentoring concerning employment and intern placements. The faculty have the objective of providing the level of instruction that is needed to successfully enter the professional workplace or continue studies in graduate school.

George J. Vogel, Jr.
Program Director
Lecturer in Addiction Studies
George J. Vogel, Jr. is Director of the Addiction Studies Program and also serves as Executive Director of the Council on Chemical Abuse (Berks County's administrative agency for drug and alcohol services). He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and his Master's degree in Counseling Education from Kutztown University. George has established himself as a highly respected administrator and practitioner in the field of addiction. He has over 25 years of highly successful administrative experience in initiating, directing and coordinating a wide range of drug and alcohol programs and services at both the college level (program teaching), and at the community level (e.g., prevention, education, treatment and enforcement). He is a recognized leader in professional, government and community associations. He has been elected and/or appointed to numerous offices, boards, committees, planning councils and ad hoc task forces. George has been a presenter, panelist and organizer for many conferences, seminars and workshops at national, state and regional levels.

Raymond Jacobucci
Adjunct Professor
Lecturer in Addiction Studies
Raymond Jacobucci is the Director of Residential Treatment Services at the Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia where he is responsible for all detox and inpatient treatment. He is an adjunct professor at the Community College of Philadelphia where he teaches addiction-specific courses. Jacobucci has over twenty-five years of experience in the treatment of addictions including teaching, private practice, and serving on various boards and committees. His graduate work was completed at Temple University.

Updated: November 18, 2005

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