Jeffrey Foster

Jeffrey Foster, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in the English Department at the University of New Haven, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in enhancing students' written and oral communication skills, emphasizing rhetoric, precise articulation of ideas, and the aesthetic power of language.

• Education: Ph.D. in English from the University of Rhode Island, M.A. from Western Connecticut State University, and A.B. from Middlebury College.

His teaching portfolio includes courses in Composition, Creative Writing (I and II), Public Speaking, and Native American Literature. His creative writing and literary criticism focus on experimental narratives, blending humor, philosophy, and social commentary. Notable works span flash fiction and poetry, often published in niche literary journals like Nano Fiction and Connecticut Review.

While no formal scientific awards are documented, his publications reflect a dedication to pushing narrative boundaries and exploring themes of detachment, consumer culture, and utopian ideals. He has no documented advisees or grants but remains active in literary pedagogy and creative expression.