Whitney Tudor Sarver

Whitney Tudor Sarver is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, University of Mississippi. She also serves as the Senior Director of the Intensive English Program, focusing on curriculum development and instruction for second language learners.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English, Composition, and TESOL from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2012)
• M.A. in TESOL from Murray State University (2001)
• B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Kentucky (1999)

Research Interests include intensive English programs, teacher training, and academic literacy for ESL students. Her work emphasizes pedagogical strategies to support non-native English speakers in higher education settings.

Roles extend to teaching courses like TESL 380: Introduction to TESOL and TESL 645: Practicum in Teaching ESL, alongside intensive English courses tailored to student needs.