About
Jeff Gard is a Professor and Chair of the Arts & Humanities Department at Briar Cliff University. With six years of experience teaching writing courses, he emphasizes the value of a liberal arts education for fostering adaptability in an evolving workforce. Gard holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism from Trinity International University and a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University.
- Education: B.A. Journalism (Trinity International University), M.A. (Northern Illinois University)
His research interests focus on educational philosophy, particularly how liberal arts培养的 broad perspectives prepare students for diverse career paths. He advocates for small-class environments and accessible professor-student relationships, hallmarks of private institutions like Briar Cliff. As department chair, he oversees a team of full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty, leveraging his prior business experience in process improvement.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. Gard teaches freshmen writing courses and actively mentors students in technical writing, creative writing, and journalism. He remains enthusiastic about students discovering passionate topics, stating, 'I don’t think one size fits all.'
