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Volume 2, No. 28 June 14, 2002 |
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By Anne Swartz, Ph.D. When professor Marie Timberlake, Ph.D., takes over the chairmanship of the art history department from Jim Janson, Ph.D., it will be a very different one than Janson started with when he became chair two years ago. Janson said he tried to "forge a sense of balance, continuity, contentment — a solid base for Professor Timberlake." Janson will return to the classroom this summer to give him the opportunity to devote more time to his teaching and professional development projects. Janson has been an art historian or a museum professional for 26 years. The transition back to the classroom full time will give him the opportunity to focus once again on helping build the museum studies program he instituted, now run by Lesa Mason, Ph.D. Janson said he wants to help expand the programs even further, both in the classroom and out. In the classroom, he wants to help get other faculty involved in the program so students have greater options available to them within the minor. Out of the classroom, Janson said he wants to begin investigating writing a textbook for the introductory course in museum studies. He said he wants to write "something straightforward with zest — an easy-to-read and easy-to-use book." Janson said this kind of book is not available and makes it difficult for students to appreciate the excitement of museums and what they have to offer. Another project Janson wants to consider is authoring a guide to Savannah museums and historical sites. No such guide currently exists that conveys, as Janson explained, "the wealth of museum offerings in Savannah." He noted that there is a strong need for a nice handbook with good design that is readable. Janson also said he wants to take advantage of his travels this summer on the France/Italy off-campus trip by making films of sites to use in teaching. He explained that this kind of footage will help students "feel like they are in the atmosphere of history and help excite them about the places we study." It is that leadership quality that members of the department enjoyed. "His quiet, collaborative management style fostered our sense of community to lead students in paths of learning where excellence is rewarding and rewarded," said professor Margy Betz. Andrew Nedd, a professor of art history who just completed his first year of teaching at SCAD, said, "he helped ease my transition in a new job, indeed a new life here in Savannah. His encouraging and supportive manner was a significant factor in making this professor’s first year at SCAD a success." No doubt, Janson will find more leadership opportunities in the future. Swartz is a professor of art history. |
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