Donna Witek

Professor Donna Witek serves as the Information Literacy Coordinator and Research & Instruction Librarian for the Humanities and Ignatian Pedagogy at the Weinberg Memorial Library of the University of Scranton. Since joining the institution in 2008, she has been instrumental in integrating Jesuit pedagogical principles into the university's curriculum, particularly through her leadership in adopting the Ignatian Core Curriculum and revising the Information Literacy curriculum to align with Jesuit educational frameworks.

Her work emphasizes:

• Academic rigor
• Discernment and reflection
• Ethical reasoning
• Social justice integration

Professor Witek's pedagogical strategies include prelection, scaffolded research practices, and repeated exercises that foster critical engagement with information. She has been recognized with the prestigious Magis Award for her sustained efforts in adapting Jesuit pedagogy to modern educational contexts. Her contributions have shaped the academic experiences of countless Scranton students through holistic, mission-driven educational design.