Jan Babcock

Jan Babcock is an Associate Teaching Professor of English at Pennsylvania State University. They hold a B.A. in English from East Stroudsburg University (1994), a B.A. in Communications: Media Studies from Penn State (1995), and M.Ed. in Adult Education from Penn State (2002). Their research interests focus on student support systems in online education, adult education methodologies, and the integration of technology in teaching. They have also served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Sri Lanka (1997-1998).

• Education:
  • B.A. English, East Stroudsburg University (1994)
  • B.A. Communications, Pennsylvania State University (1995)
  • M.Ed. Adult Education, Pennsylvania State University (2002) with a thesis on student support systems in online education

Jan has been recognized for excellence in teaching and technology integration, including the Nancy Lowe Award (2018) and multiple certificates in online and distance education. They are affiliated with the Department of English and contribute to initiatives enhancing pedagogical innovation.