GSLEL Dean Moves on to More Exciting Adventures

By Mark Sullivan

There is sad (but exciting) news in the GSLEL Department. Dean Ruth Larimer is stepping down from her position to become the Peace Corps Country Director for Fiji. Renee Jourdenais, currently a Professor in the TESOL program, will serve as acting Dean of GSLEL.

When asked what she would miss the most at MIIS, she responded, “The students and their interesting and varied international experience.” She also enjoyed working with dedicated colleagues and professors and staff in the TESOL and TFL programs.

Dean Larimer, herself a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) in Iran from 1969-71, is looking forward to another international experience, learning a new culture, visiting small villages and meeting interesting people.

Though the faculty and students have expressed their “shock” and “sadness” that she is leaving ,we are all excited that Dean Larimer is moving on to more exciting adventures.