Dr. Lauren Aimonette Liang Appointed as Director of QUEST Program

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Lauren Aimonette Liang has joined the Office of Undergraduate Studies (US) as the director of the new QUEST program.

Dr. Liang, an associate professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this role. Her research and teaching focus on the selection and educational use of children’s and adolescent literature, and she has made significant contributions to the field through her numerous publications.

Dr. Liang has held leadership roles in international literacy education and children’s literature organizations and served on several prestigious children’s literature award committees. Her dedication to education and leadership has been recognized with multiple awards, including at the University of the Utah both the Early Career Teaching Award and the University Professorship.

The QUEST program, a successor to the LEAP Learning Communities program, is designed to help students navigate their first year of college by providing an intentional experience of self-reflection on what it means to be a human in a dynamic world. The program will target “exploring” (without a declared major) first-year and transfer students, facilitating their success by creating a learning community of belonging while developing a strong sense of character.

Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. T. Chase Hagood shared he is “delighted to welcome Dr. Liang to her new role as the director of the QUEST program. Dr. Liang’s extensive experience, dedication to education, and her significant contributions to the University of Utah make her an excellent fit for this role. Her leadership will undoubtedly guide the QUEST program to new heights, assisting US in reaching the goal of ensuring an exceptional educational experience for every student at the U. We are excited for the future of the QUEST program under Dr. Liang’s stewardship and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our students’ academic journeys and the University of Utah.”

Please join US in welcoming Dr. Liang to her new role.

 

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