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Jane Loftus

Faculty Member

Jane Loftus

Education

Ph D (ABD), Brigham Young University, Array

Major: Electical Engineering

MS, Brigham Young University, 2000

Major: Mathematics

BS, University of Paisley, 1996

Major: Applied Mathematics

Higher National Diploma, Stow College of Technology, 1992

Major: Laboratory Technology

Teaching

MATH 1050

College Algebra QL, Fall 2024

MAT 1015

Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Review, Fall 2024

MAT 1015

Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Review, Fall 2024

MAT 0980

Beginning Algebra, Summer 2024

Presentations

Loftus, Jane M. (Presenter & Author), The IAFOR International Conference on Education, "Graphing the Lemniscate to Enhance Student Engagement", The International Academic Forum, Honolulu, Hawaii. (January 5, 2024)
Loftus, Jane Marie, Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Professional Development Series, "Graphing a Lemniscate for Algebra Students", Utah Valley University, Utah Valley University. (October 17, 2022)
Loftus, Jane (Presenter & Author), Loftus, Jason R. (Presenter & Author), Almanza, Alma (Presenter Only), Delgado, Fiorella (Presenter Only), UVU/Legacy High School Annual Visit,, "Creating Your Life Mission Statement", UVU, Orem, Utah. (April, 2018)
Loftus, Jane M. (Presenter & Author), Backus, Ellen (Presenter & Author), International Mentoring Association Conference 2015, "Creating an Inclusive and Sustainable Community Engagement Program", International Mentoring Association , Gilbert, Arizona. (April, 2015)
Loftus, Jane M., Utah Valley University Ethics Conference, "Learning Methodology in Math", UVU, Utah Valley University. (July, 2013)
Loftus, Jane M., New Jersey State Board of High School Teachers and Administrators Conference, "Tips for Securing Grant Money", New Jersey State Board of High School Teachers and Administrators, New Jersey, USA. (February, 2012)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Loftus, Jane M, Krivelevich, Michael , "An Investigation into Random Walks on Cayley Graphs of Dihedral Groups" . Journal of Combinatorial Theory, Series B.
Loftus, Jane M., Debrecht, Johanna , Alexander, George , "Graphing a Lemniscate for Algebra Students" . MathAMATYC Educator.
Loftus, Jane M., Backus, Ellen , Loftus, Jason R., Delgado, Fiorella , Almanza, Alma , (2015) "Creating an Inclusive and Sustainable Community Engagement Program." . Conference proceedings of the International Mentoring Association.

Awards

Social Impact Faculty Fellowship

Utah Valley University - May 2, 2022

This Fellowship is a Service-Learning Fellowship (Tier II) and addresses the issues involved in creating courses that have positive social impact for our students and community.

Sabbatical

Utah Valley University - February 23, 2022

The sabbatical is to research ongoing issues with sampling when used in fMRI imaging.

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Advance HE - December 6, 2018

HEA Fellowship is an international recognition of a commitment to professionalism in teaching and learning in higher education and demonstrates that your practice is aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF).

Presidential Excellence Award (Incusion and Service)

Utah Valley University - May 1, 2012

This award was for creating the UVU/Legacy High School partnership. The University Awards of Excellence program recognizes faculty and staff who dedicate their time and talents to students, scholarship and the advancement of higher education.

UVU Academic Service-Learning Fellow

Utah Valley University - March 6, 2008

Service-Learning is a form of experiential learning where students apply academic knowledge and critical thinking skills to address genuine community needs.