MICHAEL P. NOFZ, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology
UW-Fond du Lac
E-Mail: mnofz@uwc.edu

I completed my undergraduate education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, received my M.A. from Northern Illinois University, and received my Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

My major professional interests include the problems of substance abuse; Native Americans; and race and ethnic relations. I authored a text book entitled, Sociology and You: An Applied Approach, by Stipes Publishing.

I have taught at the UW-Fond du Lac since 1978, and have always enjoyed it, despite the many changes in teaching approaches and the impact of new technologies. I urge my students to see sociology as a tool for everyday living; something of value which they can acquire even if they don't intend to major in the field. With the world changing so rapidly these days, it seems important to have a workable perspective which can help make sense out of what seems to be many divergent (even contradictory) trends. Sociology can help provide the perspective, but it can also cause one to challenge the trends. Pretty exciting, when you think about it.