Jenna Polk

About me

As the Assistant Director, I help to provide leadership and strategic insight for the Media Production and Makerspace Services department. I oversee the development, design, and delivery of media production related services and initiatives across our department to ensure a holistic and integrated approach.

I started working in the Libraries as an undergraduate JMU student for 2 years, and joined as a staff member in the Libraries in 2015. I am also an adjunct professor within the College of Education’s Learning, Technology & Leadership Education department. I was voted Best Staffer in 2019 and 2020 in The Breeze’s “Best of the Burg” survey.

Education

• M.Ed. in Educational Technology, James Madison University
• B.S. in Media Arts & Design (Digital Video & Cinema), James Madison University

About Media Production and Makerspace Services

Through spaces such as The Makery and production studios we encourage creativity, brainstorming, exploring, rethinking, problem-solving and curiosity by providing the JMU and local community with access to expertise, cutting-edge technologies, multimedia equipment, workshops, and events.

About Learning Innovations & Design

We create virtual and physical spaces, programs, and services for the JMU community to enhance, experiment with, and innovate in their teaching, learning, and scholarship.

Departments in this unit include Classroom Technology Services, Educational Technology Services, Instructional Design, Learning Technology Services, and Media Production & Makerspace Services.

To get started using our services, visit the Learning Innovations & Design Desk online or in Rose Library.