Background
Jacobs, Jo Ellen was born on November 21, 1952 in Flora, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Gene Stanley and Patricia Ann Workman.
Jacobs, Jo Ellen was born on November 21, 1952 in Flora, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Gene Stanley and Patricia Ann Workman.
Student, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Australia, 1973. Bachelor, Eastern Illinois University, 1973. Master of Arts, Boston College, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University, St. Louis, 1977.
Assistant professor, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1977-1978; assistant to vice president academic affairs, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1980-1981; assistant professor, Millikin U., Charleston, 1981-1987; associate professor, Millikin U., Charleston, 1987-1993; professor, Millikin U., Charleston, since 1993; Griswold distinguished professor philosophy, Millikin U., Charleston, 1990-1992, 95-97; chair philosophy department, Millikin U., Charleston, since 1995.
Board directors Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Charleston, 1982-1996. Member American Association of University Women (corporation representative), League of Women Voters, American Society Aesthetics, Society Advancement American Philosophy, American Philosophical Association, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Gary William Jacobs, June 7, 1975. Children: Megan Elizabeth, Emily Christine.