Elizabeth Kubek

Elizabeth Kubek is a Professor in the Department of English at Gustavus Adolphus College, where she also serves as the inaugural Faculty Director of Student Academic Success and Director of Summer Term within the Provost's Office. She is actively engaged in academic leadership and interdisciplinary teaching, contributing significantly to student support and faculty development.

Education:

• B.A. in English, Clark University
• M.A. and Ph.D. in English, University of Rochester

Her research and teaching focus on Restoration and 18th Century British Literature, Gender Studies, and Medical Humanities, with a strong commitment to innovation in pedagogy and academic administration. She has developed and taught courses in Comics and Graphic Narrative, Food Justice, and Interdisciplinary Humanities, emphasizing student empathy, wellbeing, and belonging.

Her work is further enriched by her participation in the HERS Women's Leadership Program (Wellesley, 2014 cohort), reflecting her dedication to leadership in higher education. She employs interdisciplinary and inclusive teaching strategies, particularly in online and blended learning environments.

Professional Affiliations and Leadership:

• Faculty Director of Student Academic Success, Provost's Office
• Director of Summer Term
• Participant, HERS Women's Leadership Program (2014)

She advises on academic success initiatives and interdisciplinary curriculum development, supporting underrepresented and non-traditional students through innovative course design. Though no specific grants are mentioned, her scholarship centers on fostering inclusive learning environments.

Laboratories, Teams, and Research Groups:

While not leading a traditional lab, Dr. Kubek collaborates across disciplines through programs such as Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies (GWS), Theatre and Dance, and First-Year Seminars, promoting creative research and interdisciplinary pedagogy.