Jeffrey Hancks

Jeffrey Hancks

Jeff Hancks, Professor, Western Illinois University

888-497-8754 ext. 779

fp2922@wayne.edu

Jeffrey Hancks

 Dr. Jeff Hancks is a professor in University Libraries and the Department of Counselor Education and College Student Personnel at Western Illinois University (WIU). He directs activities at the WIU-Quad Cities Library and coordinates the Master's degree program in Higher Education Leadership. Previously he served WIU as Director of Archives and Special Collections (2005-2015) and as Executive Director of the School of Global Education and Outreach (2016-2019).

Prior to WIU, Dr. Hancks served as an Assistant Professor at Central Michigan University Libraries (2003-2005).

Dr. Hancks has taught undergraduates and graduates at seven institutions in the United States and Denmark, ranging from community colleges to R1 institutions. He enjoys learning as much from his students as they (hopefully!) learn from him.

Degrees and Certifications

Ed.D. Higher Education, Northern Illinois University, 2011
M.S. Instructional Design and Technology, Western Illinois University, 2010
M.A. Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2002
B.A. Scandinavian Studies, North Park University, 1999

Academic Interests

Rural libraries and librarianship
Community development via public libraries
Danish folk schools and Scandinavian popular education
Holocaust and genocide education

Courses taught by Jeffrey Hancks

Spring-Summer Term 2024

Fall Term 2023

Spring-Summer Term 2022

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