About
Rachel Bicicchi serves as Associate Professor and Director of Online Learning and Educational Technology at Millikin University's Staley Library, concurrently holding roles as Educational Technology Coordinator and Research/Instruction Librarian. Her leadership spans academic technology strategy and library operations.
Her educational background includes:
- M.A. in Library and Information Studies (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2010)
- M.A. in Communication Arts (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005)
- B.A. in Political Science and Communication (DePaul University, 2002)
Professor Bicicchi's expertise focuses on Educational Technology and Library Science, driving innovation through the New Technologies Studio while supporting diverse academic disciplines. Her subject specialties encompass African American Studies, Communication, English/Literature, Gender Studies, History & Political Science, Leisure Reading, Mathematics, and Physics & Astronomy, demonstrating exceptional interdisciplinary knowledge.
She directs the New Technologies Studio and supervises Technical Services, leading initiatives that integrate emerging technologies into pedagogical frameworks and maintain critical library infrastructure. Her operational leadership ensures seamless delivery of digital learning resources across campus.
