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Jean Janecki

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Head of Language & Culture Commons

Division: Research & Instructional Support

Department: Language & Culture Commons

jjanecki@mtholyoke.edu

Ciruti Room 6

Jean is standing in front of the Williston Library. She has shoulder length blonde hair and blue eyes. She is smiling.

Biography

Dr. Jean Janecki has been the Head of the Language & Culture Commons since 2014. Previously, she was Assistant Professor of Spanish and Language Resource Center Director at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Her research delves into language center management, emphasizing best practices for supervising student staff and fostering cross-campus collaborations. Jean's innovative creation of multi-lingual Free Little World Libraries at Mount Holyoke exemplifies her commitment to inclusive education. Additionally, she explores emerging language teaching technologies and provices faculty training on new tools such as AI.

Education

Ph.D., Modern Spanish Literature, University of Wisconsin at Madison
M.A., Hispanic Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago
B.A., Spanish, Illinois Wesleyan University