Our Staff
The staff of the LRC is charged with assisting MSU students in achieving their academic goals. Whether you're a first-year student or Ph.D. candidate, we're ready to help. After all, "Resources" is our middle name!
Fred Barton, CoordinatorDr. Barton received his B.A. and M.A. from Western Michigan University, and his Ph.D. from MSU. He has taught from seventh grade through graduate level in both public and private schools for more than 30 years. His specialties are reading, study skills, test taking strategies, and time management. He has also recently taught Service-Learning and Evolution of American Thought classes for MSU's WRAC Department. |
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Jessica DeForest, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences SpecialistJessica received her B.A. and M.A. from MSU. With undergraduate training in interdisciplinary humanities and graduate work past her M.A. in history, she is uniquely qualified in a wide range of subjects. Jessica has taught for more than 11 years in a variety of settings, including a Service-Learning class in the WRAC Department, and is the LRC liaison to the College of Nursing. |
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John A Dowell, Technology Literacy SpecialistJohn received his B.A. (English, psychology, sociology) and M.A.s (sociology and folk studies) from Western Kentucky University, and ABD (American culture studies) from Bowling Green State University. Having taught university-level courses for more than 25 years, he taught a Service-Learning class in the WRAC Department for over a decade. |
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Sam Drake, Mathematics SpecialistSam received his B.S. (Mathematics) from Cleveland State University, his M.S (Applied Mathematics) and Ph.D (Measurement and Quantitative Methods) from MSU. Sam has taught for 13 years in a variety of settings and levels. |
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Tammy Endsley, Office ManagerTammy is new to the LRC. Previously she worked at MSU's Clinical Center, Lyman Briggs College, and the English Language Center. She has been with MSU for nine years. |
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Jennifer Malinowski, Environmental Sciences SpecialistJennifer received her M.S. in natural resources from The Ohio State University. Her concentration was environmental communication, education and interpretation. She graduated with a B.S. from Lyman Briggs School at MSU in 2001 with a major in Zoology. Jennifer has worked in a variety of settings - most recently as Program Manager for the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association. |
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