CSUSM Appoints Dr. Jenifer Hermes as Director of American Language and Culture Institute

    SAN MARCOS, CA, November 24, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jenifer Hermes as the Director of the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI). ALCI offers several training programs that help international students learn college-level English skills and prepare to study at CSUSM.

Jenifer's background in education and ESL made her a strong candidate for this position. She received her PhD in Education, focusing on curriculum and instruction, from the University of Washington. She also holds a Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Temple University. Prior to joining CSUSM, Jenifer served as Director of the English Language Institutes at Illinois State University and Eastern Washington University.

"We are delighted to have Jenifer join the team and are confident that her previous experience will be a great asset to CSUSM," said Robert Carolin, Executive Director for Global Programs and Services and Associate Dean for Extended Learning.

Jenifer's knowledge of current issues in the field of ESL and her experience working with faculty across departments will benefit the collaborative nature of ALCI programming. Each year ALCI welcomes hundreds of students from countries across the world, helping to ensure that they are able to make the most of their time in the U.S. and at CSUSM. To learn more about the ALCI, please visit www.csusm.edu/alci.

About the American Language and Culture Institute
The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) is part of the CSUSM Office of Global Studies, which supports the internationalization of the CSU San Marcos educational experience, creating opportunities for local students to study abroad and recruiting international students and faculty to study and work at CSUSM. ALCI focuses on English language instruction and training programs that help international students, recent immigrants, and international visitors to improve their English language proficiency, learn more about American culture, and make the most of their time in the U.S. at CSUSM. To learn more about ALCI, please visit www.csusm.edu/alci.

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