Dr. Amiel Jarstfer

• Ph.D. Plant Pathology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• B.S. Biology, Friends University, Wichita, KS

• Management and Leadership in Education, Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA
• Strategic Artificial Intelligence, Executive Education-Instructure, Online.
• Academic Advisor Trainer, Noel-Levitz

 

Ashland University, Ashland Ohio

Provost and Professor of Biology (7/1/’19-5/31/’25)
Acting President (5/6/24-5/31/’24) and (5/7/’23-6/9’23)

Chief Academic Officer, responsible for supervising the Assistant Provost for Student Success, 5 deans, the university Registrar, and 8 directors. Directors include Graduate School, Institutional Accreditation, Institutional Assessment, Library, Study Abroad, Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence (CITE), CORE (Gen. Ed.) curriculum, and the Honors program. Oversight of 125 full-time teaching faculty and approximately 200 part-time faculty. Member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team and University Cabinet. Chair of Academic Council. Provide supervision and administration of the $41 million budget of the Academic Affairs Division. Oversight of institutional and multiple specialized accreditations; academic agreements/contracts; spending control; academic human resource management, including performance evaluations; admissions and academic appeal / complaint resolution; along with other duties as assigned to achieve institutional goals and fulfill the mission of the institution.

Significant Accomplishments:

• Implemented bi-weekly communication with faculty and academic staff from the Provost’s Office in the form of the “Provost’s Message.”
• Established new academic programs in Physician Assistant Studies (MS), Industrial and Systems Engineering (BS), Business Analytics (MS), Supply Chain (MS), STEM (MBA), and multiple certificate options at graduate, undergraduate, and non-credit levels.
• Conducted extensive undergraduate academic program review, which resulted in sunsetting 20 majors and enhancing 6 others. Enhancements included stackable dean’s scholarships and community building, which resulted in dramatically improved retention for students in those programs.
• Implemented regular academic efficiency and effectiveness reporting and control.
• Guided the Shared Governance Task Force in the creation of an institution-wide statement regarding shared governance and instituted ongoing training and regular assessment of shared governance effectiveness. Instituted a permanent Shared Governance Advisory Board.
• Created eAshland by converting the College of Online and Adult Studies into a unit focused on general workforce training and not-for-credit PK-12 professional development. For-credit portions were reintegrated into academic colleges. This unit consists of instructional designers, the Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence, online program training and support, and the university-wide Academic Research and Development team.
• Designed and facilitated buildout of a human gross anatomy lab for 9 donor bodies with specialized refrigerated storage. Designed and facilitated the buildout of a food lab for the Dietetics Program.
• Reintegrated the Correctional Education Program into the existing university organizational structure and adjusted its instructional term.
• Conducted significant personnel searches, including Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, 4 deans, Director of Institutional Accreditation, and Director of Institutional Assessment.
• Facilitated instructional pivots and classroom technology refits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate Tennessee

Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) (7/1/’17 – 6/30/’19)
Dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences (7/3/’12 – 6/30/’17)
Administrative Dean of the Master of Science Program (7/29/’13 – 6/30/’17)
Program Director, MS Life Science Research (7/29/’13 – 6/30/’16)
Interim Program Director, MS Biomedical Science (6/30/’16 – 1/4/’17)
Program Director, Post-Baccalaureate Medical Science Certificate (7/26/’10 – 7/28/’13)
Dean of the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts and Sciences (7/1/’10 – 7/2/’12)
Assistant Vice President for Student Success (7/1/’10 – 6/30/’11)
Chair, Department of Biology (7/1/’11- 7/1/’14)

Leadership Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

• VPAA. Chief Academic Officer of the University. Responsible for reviewing and approving academic credentials of a full-time teaching faculty of 253 and part-time faculty of 147. Member of the President’s Executive Council and Cabinet. Supervisor of six academic deans, including Allied Health; Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Mathematics and Sciences; and Nursing. Directly supervised 13 support staff, including the academic service areas of Grants, Research and Sponsored Programs; the Attending Veterinarian; the Registrar; and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Served as the Institutional Official for the IACUC. Provided oversight for the General Education Committee and curriculum. Collaborated with Academic and Student Support for new student registrations and extended new student orientation (FYE). Supervision and administration of an Academic Affairs Division total annual budget of $22.5 million. Chair of the following: Academic Council, Committee on Scholarly Activities, Quality Enhancement Plan Steering Committee, and General Education Committee. Coordinated academic advisors for new student registration and orientation events. Coordinator of First Year Experience curriculum and program, in collaboration with Student Affairs.
• Dean. Supervised three undergraduate program department chairs, 20 full-time faculty members, and 6 adjunct faculty. Managed curriculum review and revision. Responsible for recruitment, development and performance evaluation of department chairs and faculty members. Supervised six support staff. Resolved academic policy compliance issues and appeals. Assured Institutional Effectiveness processes. Served as Chief Health Professions Advisor. As an Academic Advisor Trainer, conducted annual training workshops for new faculty members and provided individual consults and problem-solving sessions for academic advisors. Facilitated disposal of residual hazardous materials and equipment.
• Specifically for the Master of Science (MS) program, supervised five Program Directors and chaired the MS Graduate Council as the Master of Science Administrative Dean. This also included faculty recruitment, budget pro forma and oversight, scheduling of courses, and resolution of complaints. The faculty for this collaborative program included approximately 30 full and part-time members from 5 schools/colleges of the university. Responsible for the recruiting/admissions staff and academic support for this program. This program is a collaboration of the School of Mathematics and Sciences, the Carter and Moyers School of Education, the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Major Facility Projects:

• Removal and replacement of the complete roof system of space in the >100 yr.-old Avery Hall. Improved sound-proofing practice rooms for the music program, and added a larger, more functional band practice space.
• Designed and supervised buildout of 7 new natural science teaching labs (~15,000 sq. ft.) for the natural science programs as part of the new Hamilton Math and Science Building.
• Designed and supervised buildout of the Cumberland Gap Arts Center (~3000 sq. ft.), which included ceramics, metal, and wood working creative spaces.
• Designed and supervised buildout of science and nursing skills laboratories for a new extended learning site at Corbin, KY, including computer and lecture classrooms (~7000 sq. ft.).
• Supervised remodel of a laboratory building for the Wildlife and Fisheries Biology program.

Selected Institutional Assignments and Accomplishments:

• Created new curricula, including a Master of Science program, a computer science BS major, and a PhD in Integrative Biosciences.
• UACT 100 Strategies for College Success (First Year Experience) Course Coordinator (2014 – 2019). Led the UACT 100 Curriculum Committee and recruited and oriented the instructional faculty. Integrating student success through this course required a collaborative effort with the dean and associate dean of Student Services, as well as peer advisors and faculty instructors.
• Coordinated Academic Advisors for New Student Registration events (2010 to June 2019). This involved recruiting volunteer academic advisors (~30 total) from each academic program for each of 6-7 events per year. Held an informational / refresher meeting for advisors at each event prior to advisement of new students. Served as the “fixer” for advising errors during these events.
• Participated in and authored key elements of the 10-year reaffirmation with SACSCOC, which resulted in no recommendations.
• Expanded and enhanced faculty development by creating a New Faculty Academy.
• As Chief Health Professions Advisor (2010-2016), provided oversight of the efforts of staff working directly with the student pre-med club and tracking and reporting of MCAT performance by undergraduate students. Participated in local curriculum review and updates for MCAT 2015. Directed post-baccalaureate and master’s programs for pre-medical
  students, which comprised conducting mock interviews, individual advising sessions with pre-med students, and coordinating the efforts of Math and Sciences faculty with professional programs.
• As Chair of the General Education Committee (2012-2019), Directed the analysis, reporting, and recommendations for general education based on nationally normalized and local assessments. Led the effort to redefine general education student learning outcomes and map assessments to these elements, including switching to the use of the ETS Proficiency Profile examination to test all students on all academic elements. Presented the results of these successful efforts in December 2016 at the SACSCOC Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA.
• As Chair of the Quality Enhancement Plan Steering Committee (July 2017 - June 2019), led a collaborative effort among faculty to determine and approve a topic, gather supporting data, and coordinate subcommittees on training, assessment, and internal QEP marketing . This included the creation of a 5-year budget.
• As Chair of the Committee on Scholarly Activities (July 2017 - June 2019), provided oversight for the standing university committee to promote scholarly activity by students and faculty. This committee oversees the internal mini-grant process as well as an annual Research Day; it is composed of the academic deans and directors.
• As Chair of Academic Council (July 2017 - June 2019), conducted the meetings of this central academic approval body, which also included creation of the agenda and minutes, as well as archiving of actionable documents. All academic program changes were required to be reviewed and approved by this body after origination in academic schools or colleges. Membership included department chairs, deans, and other key academic staff members.
• Created and implemented new policies for Academic Integrity and Undergraduate Attendance.
• Produced a combined Graduate Programs Catalog to include all graduate nursing, education, business, public administration, criminal justice, biomedical professions, anatomical science, and master’s thesis research.
• Facilitated numerous mathematics and pre-med curriculum program assessments and modifications to keep curriculum fresh and relevant.
• Co-Sponsor of the Tennessee Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Chi Academic Honor Society (2014-2017). Administered nominee selection and induction, budget oversight, and chapter activities.

Professor of Biology (7/1/’10-6/30/’19)

Faculty Responsibilities:

• Designed and taught various lecture, lab, and seminar courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Evaluated, developed, and supervised curricula to meet the career preparation needs of majors in biology. Designed Master of Science degree program and a number of its courses. Wrote the substantive change justification for SACSCOC, which was approved. Led the design and implementation of a Ph.D. program in Integrative Bioscience.
• Courses Taught: Life Science and Lab (BIOL 100); Honors General Biology Lecture (BIOL 111); Pre-med Career Seminar (BIOL 194); Cell Biology Lecture (BIOL 300); Junior-Senior Science Seminar (BIOL 397NR/BIOL 497NR); LSCI 503 Advanced Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, Colloquial Principles of Life Science (LSCI 603); Graduate Life Science Research Design and Analysis (LSCI 604).

LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas

Dean, School of Arts and Sciences (8/21/’00 – 6/30/’10)
Chair, Division of Natural Science (7/1/’97-8/21/’00)

Leadership Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

• Academic Leadership. Supervised 7 departments, 29 full-time faculty, and 10-12 adjunct faculty. Recruited, developed and evaluated department chairs. Recruited, supported, and evaluated faculty. Supervised 3 support staff. Resolved academic policy compliance issues and appeals. Assured Institutional Effectiveness processes. Facilitated numerous academic program additions and changes to keep curriculum fresh and relevant. Created and implemented new programs, including engineering physics, digital writing, and health sciences degree programs.

Major Facility Projects:

• Renovated four heavily used computer labs, and updated seating and decoration of that academic building. Participated in the planning, construction, and occupation of the Glaske Center for Engineering, Science and Technology, a 53,000 sq. ft. academic building. Supervised safety training and hazardous waste disposal for the natural sciences, including complete exit from the previous science building for repurposing as the new home of the School of Education.

Selected Institutional Assignments and Accomplishments:

• QEP Oversight Committee Chair/Co-chair (2007-2010). Led implementation, assessment, and reporting for the institution’s QEP.
• Cornerstones Curriculum Committee Chair/Co-chair (2007-2010). Responsibilities included curriculum development and faculty recruitment and development for the First Year Experience course (LETU1101). Conducted assessment of same, which resulted in significant course modifications, better student outcomes, and improved faculty attitudes.
• General Education Coordinator (2005-2010). Conducted the analysis, reporting, and recommendations for general education based on nationally normalized assessments. Implemented a system of assessing oral communication and changing Institutional
  Effectiveness goals for this element of the General Education Program.
• Chief Health Professions Advisor (1998-2010). Created an intentional process of orientation and shadowing for all students with a network of approximately 40 medical clinicians. This resulted in an increased acceptance rate to medical school from 58% to nearly 100%, which guided at least 24 students into U.S. medical schools over the course of five years. Additionally, numerous other students were placed into various health-related professional schools. Implemented a dual degree nursing program with the University of Texas at Tyler.

Professor of Biology (7/1/’04-6/30/’10)
Associate Professor of Biology (7/1/’99-6/30/’04)
Assistant Professor of Biology (8/1/’95-6/30/’99)

Faculty Responsibilities:

• Designed and taught various lecture, lab, and practicum biology courses. Involved students in ongoing research in my specialty. Prepared laboratory materials. Provided training and oversight of student lab assistants. Evaluated and developed curricula to meet the career preparation needs of majors in biology. Served on the Long-Range/Strategic Planning Committee and the Committee for Retention and Excellence. Served as the Division Long-Range Planning Coordinator and as a Student Teacher Evaluator. Co-sponsored Student Foundation and sponsored the Science Club.
• Courses Taught: Life Science (BIOL 1014 traditional; BIOL 1073 accelerated adult face-to-face and online); Biochemistry (BIOL 4303, 4304); Clinical Observation (BIOL 4951); Environmental Issues and Business (BIOL 2073 accelerated adult face-to-face);General Biology and Lab (BIOL 1114, BIOL 1113, BIOL 1123, BSC 2005); General Microbiology and Lab (BIOL 3204); General Genetics (BIOL 3403); Introduction to Research (BIOL 4951, CHEM 4951, PHYS 4951); Introduction to Clinical Issues (BIOL 4961, BIOL 3921); Cornerstones of Life and Learning (Precepts for Success) (LETU 1101); Cell Biology and Lab (BIOL 4404); Human Nutrition (BIOL 2113; online); Principles of Ecology and Field Biology and Lab (BIOL 3504); Principles of Plant Biology and Lab (BIOL 4204); Science Curriculum Research (BIOL 3941); Senior Honors Seminar I (HNRS 4911); Senior Honors Seminar II (HNRS 4921)

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Senior Biological Scientist, Soil and Water Science Department (10/’88-7/’95)

Conducted research and teaching on the ecology of mycorrhizae (plant/fungus symbioses) in pine flatwood, wetland, and beach dune ecosystems. Researched and developed an efficient inoculum production system for vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae. Responsible for
the orientation and training of graduate students and the training and supervision of part-time employees. Organized and assisted in teaching the laboratory portion of Soil Microbial Ecology (SOS 5303) and other related courses. Managed the laboratory physical plant, personnel, and finances. Directed undergraduate and high-school level student research. Maintained the vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae isolate collection. Served on the Departmental Space Allocation Committee and the Chairman’s Advisory Committee.

Graduate Fellow/Assistant, Plant Pathology Department (8/’84-10/’88)

Taught laboratories for Biology, Ecology, and Taxonomy of Mycorrhizae (PLP 6622), and for Fungal Plant Pathogens (PLP 6262). Performed identification of fungi submitted to the extension service. Served as the Plant Pathology Department Graduate Student Representative to the Faculty.

Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida

Adjunct Instructor, Natural Sciences Department (8/’93-4/‘94)

Taught a four-credit-hour general biology lecture and laboratory (BSC 2005). This included preparation of all lectures and exams, as well as guiding students through the department's General Biology laboratory sequence.

Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois

Faculty Research Participant, Environmental Research Division (5/’96-8/’96; 6/’97-8/’97)
Senior Scientific Aide, Environmental Research Division (1/’84-8/’84)

Conducted independent research on the interactions of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi with native plants. Supervised and maintained laboratory and greenhouse facilities. Analyzed data and presented research results at a national conference.

Student Intern, Environmental Research Division (6/’83-12/’83)

Conducted independent research to ascertain soil biomass by fumigation, by soil amendment with glucose, and by determination of soil chitin content. The last two techniques involved development and application new methods of research.

• Tennessee Wesleyan University - Academic Advisor workshop for faculty (2018)
• GeoLogic Environmental Services (2003-2007) - Residential Mold Assessment, Wetlands Delineation, Water Quality/Pollution, and Soil Remediation.
• Hope Peptides (2001-2003) - Anti-tumor studies in mouse model
• Trinity International University - Academic Advisor workshop for faculty (1999)
• Pan-American School of Agriculture (1991-1993) - Aeroponic culture of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi.
• Taiwan Agricultural Institute (1990-1991) - Aeroponic culture of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi

• Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
• National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
• Southeastern Association of Advisors for the Health Professions

• 12^th National Conference on Student Retention, New Orleans, LA.
• Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA
• SACSCOC Annual Meeting Atlanta, GA
• Southern Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Meeting, Louisville, KY - Panel on Post-Baccalaureate Medical Programs
• National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Meeting, San Francisco, CA
• SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Houston, TX - Presenter with E. Clayton Hess
• 10^th Tennessee STEM Education Research Conference, Murfreesboro, TN
• SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA- Presenter, solo
• 11^th Tennessee STEM Education Research Conference, Murfreesboro, TN
• SACSCOC Summer Institute, Austin, TX
• SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX
• SACSCOC Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
• EAB Chief Academic Officers Roundtable, Washington, DC
• CIC Institute for Chief Academic Officers, Baltimore, MD
• CIC Institute for Chief Academic Officers, Louisville, KY
• HLC Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL
• CIC Institute for Chief Academic Officers, Dallas, TX
• OICUO Academic Update Workshop, Otterbein University, Columbus, OH
• CIC Transfer Pathways Advising Workshop, Columbus, OH
• OHRP Human Subjects Workshop, Knoxville, TN
• HLC Assessment Academy, Oakbrook, IL
• OICUO Academic Update Workshop, Otterbein University, Columbus, OH
• CIC Institute for Chief Academic Officers, Tampa, FL
• HLC Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL
• OICUO Academic Update Workshop, Otterbein University, Columbus, OH
• CIC Institute for Chief Academic Officers, Portland, OR
• Limitless Learning Summit, Cengage, San Juan Capistrano, CA

• Onsite SACSCOC Reviewer
• Offsite SACSCOC Reviewer - faculty credentials, general education
• Offsite SACSCOC Reviewer - faculty credentials, Standards 6, 9, 10
• HLC Peer Reviewer

• Sigma Xi, Full Membership
• Alpha Chi, Honorary Membership
• University of Florida, Staff and Faculty Superior Accomplishment Award, nominee
• National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
• Summa Cum Laude, Friends University
• The National Deans List
• Deans Scholarship, Friends University
• Scholar of Merit, LeTourneau College
• Who's Who of American College and University Teachers

Patents

Sylvia, D. M. and Jarstfer, A. G. Sheared-roots as a VA-mycorrhizal inoculum and methods for enhancing plant growth. U.S. Patent 5,096,481.

Maier, N.C., Jarstfer, A.G., and Peacock, J.C. III. System and method for inhibiting cellular proliferation with tachykinins. U.S. Patent 7,425,217 B2.

Maier, N.C., and Jarstfer, A.G. System and method for inhibiting cellular proliferation with tachykinins. U.S. Patent 7,691,817 B2.

Maier, N.C., and Jarstfer, A.G. System and method for inhibiting cellular proliferation with tachykinins. U.S. Patent 8,357,653 B2.

International Patent

Maier, N.C., and Jarstfer, A.G. System and method for inhibiting cellular proliferation with tachykinins. . International Patent WO 2004/000208 A2.

Book Chapters

Jarstfer, A. G. and Sylvia, D. M. Inoculum production and inoculation strategies for vesiculararbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. In: Soil Microbial Ecology: Applications in Agriculture and Environmental Management, (Metting, F. B., Ed.), Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, pp 349-377.

Sylvia, D. M. and Jarstfer, A. G. Production of inoculum and inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. In: Management of Mycorrhizas in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry, (Robson, A. D., L. K. Abbott, and N. Malajczuk, Eds.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, pps. 231-238.

Jarstfer, A. G. and Sylvia, D. M. Aeroponic culture of VAM fungi. In: Mycorrhiza: Structure, Function, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, (Varma, A. and, Hock, B., Eds.), Springer, Berlin, pps. 427-441.

Jarstfer, A. G., and Sylvia, D. M. Isolation, culture and detection of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. In: Manual of Environmental Microbiology, (Hurst, C., Knudsen, G., McInerney, M., Stezenbach, L., and Walter, M., Eds.), ASM Press, Washington, pps 406-412.

Jarstfer, A. G. and Sylvia, D. M. Aeroponic culture of VAM fungi. In: Mycorrhiza: Structure, Function, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 2^nd Ed., (Varma, A. and, Hock, B., Eds.), Springer, Berlin.

Jarstfer, A. G., and Sylvia, D. M. Isolation, culture and detection of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. In: Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 2^nd Ed, (Hurst, C., Knudsen, G., McInerney, M., Stezenbach, L., and Walter, M., Eds.), ASM Press, Washington.

Extension Bulletin

Jarstfer, A. G., and Sylvia, D. M. The production and use aeroponically grown inocula of VAM fungi in the native plant nursery. Technical Bulletin Florida Sea Grant College, SGEB-22, pp 1-11.

Refereed Publications

Miller, R. M., Jarstfer, A. G., and Pillai, J. K. Biomass allocation in an Agropyron smithii-Glomus symbiosis. American Journal Botany 74: 114-122.

Toth, R., Miller, R. M., Jarstfer, A. G., Alexander, T., and Bennett, E. I. The calculation of intraradical fungal biomass from percent colonization in vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae. Mycologia 85: 553-558.

Sylvia, D. M. and Jarstfer, A. G. Sheared-root inocula of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 58: 229-232.

Sylvia, D. M., Jarstfer, A. G., and Vatsaka, M. Comparisons of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal species and formulations in a commercial nursery and on diverse Florida beaches. Biology and Fertility of Soils 16: 139144.

Sylvia, D. M., Wilson, D. O., Graham, J. H., Maddox, J. J., Millner, P., Morton, J. B., Skipper, H. D., Wright, S. F., Jarstfer, A. G. Evaluation of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in diverse plants and soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 25: 705-713.

Sylvia, D.M. and Jarstfer, A.G. Distribution of mycorrhiza on competing pines and weeds in a southern pine plantation. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 61: 139-144.

Jarstfer, A.G., Koppenol, P., and Sylvia, D.M. Tissue magnesium and calcium affect arbuscular mycorrhizal development and fungal reproduction. Mycorrhiza, 7: 237-242.

W. Yun, S. T. Pratt, R. M. Miller, Z. Cai, D. B. Hunter, A. G. Jarstfer, K. M. Kemner, B. Lai, H. R. Lee, D. G. Legnini, W. Rodrigues and C. I. Smith. X-ray Imaging and Microspectroscopy of Plants and Fungi. J. Synchrotron Rad, 5: 1390-1395

Selected Presentations

Jarstfer, Amiel, Wolfe, Kathy, Madden, Margaret, and Nielson, Leanne. Models of Shared Governance. Institute for Chief Academic Officers, Council of Independent Colleges, Portland, Oregon.

Jarstfer, Amiel, Wolfe, Kathy, Madden, Margaret, and Nielson, Leanne. Models of Shared Governance. Senior Leadership Academy, American Academic Leadership Institute, Portland, Oregon.

Rosenberger, Jared, Morton, Dawn, Gharzarian, Peter, Rossi, Allison, and Jarstfer, Amiel. Ashland University: Assessment Academy [results and status]. HLC Assessment Academy, Oakbrook, Illinois.

Bay, Kristy, Jarstfer, Amiel, and Goins, Jody. Building Bridges, Not Walls: How cross-training faculty/staff helps first generation and rural students’ transition to college. Appalachian College Association. Annual Summit, Kingsport, Tennessee.

Jarstfer, A.G. CS-123 From "Truth and Beauty" to Assessibility: How One University's General Education Assessment Story Can Help You. Annual Meeting of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Atlanta, Georgia.

Master of Science Thesis Committee Member

Brooke Lawson Barnette. Shotgun lipidomics analysis of lymphoblasts derived from sporadic Alzheimer's disease subjects. Master of Science Thesis, Lincoln Memorial University, 25 pp.

Nicole R. Holderman. Lipidomics analysis of the efficacy of therapeutic strategies to augment plasmogen and alkylglycerol lipid precursor levels in lymphoblasts derived from pediatric patients with rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctate type I. Master of Science Thesis, Lincoln Memorial University, 33 pp.

lann Harrell. Morphological and experimental evaluation of the myxogastrid Badhamia melanospora along an environmental gradient. Master of Science Thesis, Lincoln Memorial University, 49 pp.

• Ohio Health Mansfield-Shelby - Governance Council member; Performance Improvement Committee member; Mission, Culture and Community Benefit Committee member; Governance Council Executive Committee member
• Leadership Ashland - Construction manager for building of playground pavilion at the Dale-Roy School
• Ashland Christian Health Center - Board of Directors Member, Vice President of the Board of Directors. Wrote and obtained approval of numerous policies for this free health clinic organization, which is 20 years old.
• CAO mentor for new CAOs as part of the Council of Independent Colleges and Universities (CIC) mentoring program. Two previous and three current mentees.