Jen LynnDr. Jennifer Lynn

Associate Professor, Department of History, CLASS

Acknowledged for going the extra mile in her support of students who need of extra assistance, Dr. Jennifer Lynn has been awarded with a Faculty Award for Exceptional Support of Students with Disabilities.

The award was created to honor faculty who have administered outstanding support to a student with a disability, and Dr. Lynn has done just that. While serving Montana State University Billings for over 6 years, she has continually been recognized for her phenomenalsupport of all students, especially those with disabilities.

In addition to her exceptional support of students, Dr. Lynn has also been acknowledged for her dedication to the improvement of this institution through the creation of new courses for the history curriculum. These courses are becoming more and more popular among students at MSUB, which helps to explain her consistently high student evaluation scores.

Her efforts to assist students were the sole reason that one student with disabilities stayed at MSUB and completed his degree. “She reassured me in my ability to handle the course material, was available to talk anytime I needed, and provided latitude in my assignments.”

This student-oriented attitude is not only recognized by her pupils, but her colleagues as well. “Dr. Lynn is fair and thorough and goes out of her way to help students,” one says.

Dr. Lynn’s commitment to university and community service is another endeavor of hers that does not go unnoticed. She works tirelessly to contribute to the prosperity of both MSUB and the city of Billings in all that she does. Some of her service activities include: serving as the Gender Studies Club advisor, speaking at community events, serving on the Women’s Faculty Caucus Steering Committee and organizing programming and events like film viewings, panel discussions, and outreach with community groups as the Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Center.

It is obvious that Dr. Lynn is devoted to the success of all students at MSUB, offering both emotional and academic support to anyone who may need it. As one of her colleague notes, “Dr. Lynn will continue to be a valued colleague, and outstanding teacher, and an active scholar in her field.”