Background
Clark, Jane Colby was born on July 22, 1928 in Smith County, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Noel Barclay and Velma Matilda (Helfinstine) Colby.
Clark, Jane Colby was born on July 22, 1928 in Smith County, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Noel Barclay and Velma Matilda (Helfinstine) Colby.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1951. Postgraduate, Colorado State University, 1955—1956. Postgraduate, University Colorado, 1957—1959.
Teacher rural school, Smith County, 1946—1947. Secretary, home service worker American Red Cross, Boulder, Colorado, 1952—1955. Teacher public schools Manhattan, Kansas, 1956—1959.
Temporary instructor English Kansas State University, 1968—1974, instructor, since 1974, assistant director writing laboratory department English, 1974—1985, director writing laboratory, since 1985. Editorial board The Writing Center Journal.
Member of Mortar Board Alumnae, Riley County Humane Society, Midwest Writing Centers Association (executive board), National Writing Centers Association, National Council Teachers English, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married William Kline Clark, May 27, 1951. Children: Courtney, Hilary.