Liz Langemak
About Liz Langemak
Liz Langemak serves as the Director of Academic Platforms at Saxbys, where she has worked since 2022. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in higher education, she previously held various roles at La Salle University and Bethany College.
Current Role at Saxbys
Liz Langemak serves as the Director of Academic Platforms at Saxbys, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she develops and implements educational strategies that connect academic institutions with Saxbys' experiential learning initiatives. She focuses on enhancing student learning outcomes through data-driven revisions and gradeless assessments. Additionally, she coordinates academic support for Saxbys Student CEOs, working closely with university administrators and faculty.
Previous Experience at La Salle University
Langemak held multiple positions at La Salle University, contributing significantly to the English department. She served as the Director of Graduate Studies in English from 2015 to 2018 and as an Assistant Professor from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, she was the Associate Professor of English from 2011 to 2021 and the Founder & Director of the Higher Education Initiative (Dual Credit Program) from 2016 to 2021. Her roles involved curriculum development and academic leadership.
Academic Background
Langemak has a robust academic background, having earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English with a specialization in Creative Writing from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in American Literature from the same institution, completed between 2003 and 2005. Earlier, she obtained a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Boston University in 2002 and a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Norbert College in 2001.
Professional Experience in Higher Education
Before her roles at Saxbys and La Salle University, Langemak worked at Bethany College as an Assistant Professor of English from 2009 to 2011. She also served as the Assistant Director of the Center for the Literary Arts at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2008 to 2009. Her diverse experience in higher education spans teaching, program development, and academic administration.
Contributions to Educational Initiatives
Langemak has been instrumental in developing educational materials and facilitating training for various learning environments. At Saxbys, she builds and presents resources for orientations and skills-based training. She also tracks the outcomes of Student CEOs through alumni engagement initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement in experiential learning and academic support.