Teresa Lynn (Tere) North 1713 West Adams Rd. Macomb, Illinois 61455 309-333-1956 email: teren1956@gmail.com EDUCATION Micro-Masters – Design Thinking, July 2019, Rochester Institute of Technology Areas of specialization: Design Thinking as a New Way of Research and Problem Solving Ph.D. Leadership for Higher Education, April 2007, Capella University Areas of specialization: Leadership in Higher Education Dissertation: Formative Evaluation of an Innovative First-Year Experience Program M.B.A. Executive Certificate – Successful Negotiation & Conflict Resolution, July 2003, Jones International University Areas of specialization: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Ph.D. Nutrition, September 1984, University of California – Davis Areas of specialization: Ruminant Nutrition, By-product Feeding Defended minors: Rumen Microbiology, Physiological Chemistry, Digestive Physiology Dissertation: Utilization by Fattening Cattle of the Residue Produced by Anaerobic Generation of Methane from Feedlot Manure M.S. Animal Science, June 1979, University of California – Davis Areas of specialization: Animal Nutrition, Food Production Systems B.S. Agricultural Science & Management, June 1978, University of California – Davis B.S. Animal Science, June 1978, University of California – Davis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Grand Canyon University, Associate Doctoral Faculty – July 2018 – present College of Doctoral Studies Assistant Adjunct Professor (November 2021 – present) Achieved rank and title Senior Dissertation Adjunct – Methodologist (July 2021 – present) Began with load of 25 students in multiple degree programs, advanced to case load of 65 Senior Dissertation Adjunct – Dissertation Chair (January 2019 – present) Began with load of 9 EdD students, advanced to 22, decreased to max of 11 with addition of becoming a Methodologist Dissertation Adjunct – Dissertation Chair (July – December 2018) Load of 5 EdD students Tere North - 2 Completed dissertations chaired: • “New Math” Challenging Parental Involvement with Homework: A Qualitative Descriptive Study – Kerry M. Pennington, EdD Organizational Leadership (2022) • Gender and Race/Ethnicity Differences in Attitudes toward Social Media Use for Student Affairs Professional Development – Alicia Bates, EdD Organizational Leadership (2021) • Comparative Differences in SAT-Math and SAT-English Scores After 1:1 Chromebook Integration – Lance Edward Villers, EdD Organizational Leadership (2021) University of Phoenix, Associate Doctoral Faculty, May 2009 – December 2018 College of Doctoral Studies With Advanced status, serve full-load of 10 Chair and additional Committee positions for students in DBA, DHA, DM, EdD, and PhD-HEA programs. Completed dissertations chaired: • Effect of Technology Integration on Middle School Math Competency: A Multiple Regression Study – Anita McClain, PhD Higher Education Administration (2018) • Experimental Comparative Analysis of Hand Sanitation Practices at a Hospital in San Antonio, Texas – Marcia L. Jones, DHA (2018) • Small Business Success of Southeast Asian Immigrants: An Exploratory Case Study – David Long, DM, Organizational Leadership (2018) • Exploratory Inquiry: Fundraising at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Reduce Resource Dependence – Dawn Campbell, PhD, Higher Education Administration (2017) • Examining Educators’ Perceptions and Knowledge of Cyberbullying in Classrooms – Marleny Nesshengel, EdD, Educational Leadership (2017) • An Embedded Single Case Study: Educator Perceptions of Response to Intervention – Jennifer Ryan, EdD, Educational Leadership (2017) • Nursing Curriculum Preparation for Communicating with Alzheimer's Patients: A Descriptive Comparative Study – Tammy Maynard, PhD, Higher Education Administration (2016) • Organizational Leadership Impact on Lehman Brothers and AIG: Historical Case Study Analysis – Francine Hemphill, DBA (2016) • Developmental Math on Campus or Online: How Does it Affect the Completion of College Math? – Diane Acosta, PhD, Higher Education Administration (2015) • Veteran Homelessness in America: Exploratory Inquiry in Washington, Dc, Metropolitan Area – Sylvia Dunn, DM, Organizational Leadership (2015) • Comparison of Agriculture Biology and General Biology Testing Outcomes in Utah – Deric Despain, PhD, Higher Education Administration (2014) • Food Safety Attitudes, Practices, and Culture: A Multiple Case Study – Cynthia Torres, DBA (2013) • Affective Forces Influencing Oppositional Managerial Perception of Physically Remote Work Arrangements: A Phenomenological Study – Julie Bonner, DM, Organizational Leadership (2013) Courses Taught (other than dissertation courses) • Communication Strategies • Comprehensive Exam Grading • Critical and Creative Thinking. • Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Program Evaluation • Social, Political, and Ethical Aspects of Higher Education, including course redesign Tere North - 3 Kaplan University, Adjunct Faculty, February 2009 – January 2013 School of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Health & Wellness, March 2011 – January 2013 Taught Nutrition, Biochemistry, and Food Science courses to students in the School of Health Sciences. School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Professional Studies, February 2009 – March 2011 Taught Career Success Strategies courses to first term students in Educational Studies, Human Resources, and Psychology programs. University Technology, Western Illinois University, January 2008 – June 2012 Director of uTech Initiatives, July 2010 – June 2012 Assessed and coordinated technology initiatives across and between campuses, including establishment of VoIP technology, redesign of computer labs, printing options, and integration of academic technology. Further developed the technology assessment strategy to provide enhanced and more responsive user and administrative support. Redesigned University Technology and University Surveys web presence within the Content Management System. Provided assessment support to all areas of the university. Major contributions included expanded involvement in the MAP-Works freshmen retention effort resulting in 99% student participation, online course evaluations, evaluation of the First Year Experience program, online 4-Year Reviews of Deans, and online annual reviews of President and Provost. Efforts also include approximately 100 internal assessment efforts each year. Assistant to the Executive Director, University Technology, January 2008 – June 2010 Developed an assessment strategy to identify the need for enhanced user support in technology in support of the university-wide technology restructuring. Researched and helped with integration of the Content Management System for university’s 20,000 page web presence, including coordination of training needs. Establishing a periodic rotational review of the 20,000-page university-wide web presence to ensure that the standards of the Illinois Internet Technology Accessibility Act were met, including coordination of training needs. Provided assessment support to all areas of the university. Major contributions include expanded involvement in the MAP-Works freshmen retention effort resulting in 95% student participation, a review of the University Emergency Alert System, assessment of the level of writing in general education courses, and evaluation of the effect of limited travel funding on faculty professional development. Efforts also include approximately 100 internal assessment efforts each year. Retired June 30, 2012 as Professor Emeritus. Planning, Budget, and Institutional Research, Western Illinois University, July 2005 – December 2007 University Assessment Coordinator, July 2005 – December 2007 Developed an assessment strategy to measure and document the progress made in achieving the goals established in the university’s Higher Values in Higher Education strategic plan. Developed a formative assessment strategy to provide data-based evidence for the university’s First Year Experience program, which began fall 2005. Facilitated a 6-month self-study of the satellite Quad Cities campus to provide vision and guidance for their effective functioning and expansion to the Riverfront Campus facility. Efforts resulted in agreements regarding degree offering and degree completion strategies. Tere North - 4 Conducting the National Survey of Student Engagement each year, including related Beginning College and Faculty surveys, as well as reporting results and recommending efforts to improve institutional performance on these effective educational practice measures. Coordinated an initiative with University Housing and Dining, using the Making Assessment Possible (MAP-Works) assessment program to identify and provide early proactive support to at-risk students in an effort to address declines in freshmen-to-sophomore retention. Provided assessment support to all areas of the university. Major contributions include general education assessment which resulted in support for the inclusion fine arts in the general education curriculum and a foreign language or international experience component as a graduation requirement. Efforts also include approximately 100 internal assessment efforts each year. Developed and maintained web presence for the areas of assessment, budget, planning, and technology areas in the Office of Planning, Budget, and Institutional Research. Established and coordinated a 5-month user migration strategy, training, and support elements of the university’s transition to a single integrated networked email, calendar, and collaboration solution, including development of feedback loops to assess migration, training, and support effectiveness. Division of Student Services, Western Illinois University, August 1998 – June 2005 Assistant to the Vice President for Student Services, August 1999 – June 2005 Developed strategic planning approach. Established online survey administration. Coordinated grant and report writing and research. Evaluated recruitment and retention efforts, programs and activities, and fundraising/development for a 22-department division. Coordinated collection of information and served as Chief Writer of the NCAA Certification SelfStudy for the 20-team Intercollegiate Athletics Department. Additional responsibilities included: Computer technology instructor; Coordinator for University Governance Internship program for selected student leaders; Presentations on strategic planning, assessment, and fundraising/ development. Sabbatical Leave and Affirmative Action Internship, August 1998 – June 1999 Conducted initial evaluation of the 22 Student Services departments, followed by development of assessment and strategic planning guidelines for the Division. Department of Agriculture, Western Illinois University, August 1984 – August 1998 Associate Professor, August 1987 – August 1998 (tenure granted 1990) Graduate Faculty, August 1987 – August 1998 Assistant Professor, August 1984 – August 1987 100% Teaching Appointment – Developed courses in Animal Health and Welfare, Applied Livestock Nutrition, Beef Production/Management, Reproductive Physiology, and Topics in Agriculture, including incorporation of laboratory learning elements and development of undergraduate research opportunities supported by small grants and gift-in-kind donations. Unit Manager, University Beef Herd and Feedlot, January 1987 – August 1998 Managed all aspects of a 50-head commercial cow-calf operation and a 20-50 head feedlot including finances, breeding, health, and nutrition of animals, and supervision of employees. Director, Beef Evaluation Station, August 1990 – June 1998 Managed all aspects of a 72-head central performance bull test including finances, advertising, maintenance, health/nutrition of animals, and supervision of employees. Acting Department Chairperson, January 1986 – June 1986 Managed State-appropriated budget. Prepared subsequent year budget and course scheduling. Evaluated faculty and staff. Authored the 7-year program review. Department of Animal Science, University of California – Davis Rosenberg Research Associate, July 1982 – August 1984 Tere North - 5 Associate Teaching Assistant, March 1983 – June 1983 Teaching Assistant, September 1981 – June 1982 PUBLICATIONS McClain, A., North, & T. (2021). Effect of Technology Integration on Middle School Math Proficiency: A Multiple Linear Regression Study. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology, 9(4), 557-570. <https://doi.org/10.46328/ijemst.1456> Jones, M. L., North, T. L., & SantaMaria, R. (2020). Combatting Disease Transmission: Hospital Point of Entry Hand Sanitation Practice Comparison. Texas Public Health Journal, 72(3), 10-13. Morrison-Jones, N., & North, T. L. (2019). Typographic Effect on Learning Management System Effectiveness. World Journal of Educational Research, 6(2), 321-329. <doi:10.22158/wjer.v6n2p321> Despain, D., North, T., Warnick, B.K., Baggaley, J. (2016). Biology in the Agriculture Classroom: A Descriptive Comparative Study. Journal of Agricultural Education, 57(1), 194-211. <doi:10.5032/jae.2016.01194> Acosta, D., North, T., Avella, J. (2016). Impact of Delivery Modality, Student GPA, and Time-Lapse Since High School on Successful Completion of College-Level Math after Taking Developmental Math. Current Issues in Education, 19(1). < http://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/1518 > North, T.L. (2013). Rising College Costs and an Illinois Effort to Control Them: A Preliminary Review. Current Issues in Education, 16(1). <http://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/1102> North, T.L. (2007). Formative Evaluation of an Innovative First-Year Experience Program. Second Doctoral Dissertation. ProQuest Theses and Dissertation database, UMI No. 3253615 Schuler, J.; Schmitz, J., and North, T. (2006). University Students’ Changing Views of Information and Communication Technology: A Longitudinal Study of Technological Socialization. Ponencias, 1:1-39. Congresso de las Américas, Lima, Peru. Barclay, M.; North, T.; and Greathouse, K.R. (2001). Food Handling Practices of Fourth and Fifth Grade Students in West Central Illinois. Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 25(2), 72-75. <https://schoolnutrition.org/JCNM/> North, T.L. (1999, December). The Switch is On! Talking Stick. North, T.L. (1993, March). EPD’s – What They Are, and What They Are Not. Show Circuit. North, T.L. (1993, March). Management of the Performance Tested Yearling Bull. Show Circuit. North, T.L.; Hollis, K.; Ray, D.; and Cecil, K. (1988). Effect of Rumensin®, Synovex-S® Implantation, and Both Rumensin ®+ Synovex-S® on Rate of Gain, Feed Efficiency, and Carcass Merit in Finishing Beef Steers. Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science, Vol. 81 Supplement of Annual Meeting Abstracts. North, T.L. (1988). Efficacy of Bovaline® in Synchronizing Estrus in Cycling Beef Cows and Heifers. Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science, Vol. 81 Supplement of Annual Meeting Abstracts. North, T.L. (1988). Relationship Between Time and Frequency of Feeding and Time of Parturition in Beef Cows and Heifers. Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science, Vol. 81 Supplement of Annual Meeting Abstracts. North, T.L. and Prox, C. (1988). Effect of Age of Castration on Pre- and Post-Weaning Weight Gain in Male Beef Calves. Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science, Vol. 81 Supplement of Annual Meeting Abstracts. North, T.L. and Zumer, M.F. (1987). Effect of Zeranol Implantation on Weaning Weight for Suckling Beef Calves. Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science, Vol. 80 Supplement of Annual Meeting Abstracts. Tere North - 6 North, T.L. and Garrett, W.N. (1986). Utilization by Fattening Cattle of Unfermented Manure and Two Residues Produced by Anaerobic Generation of Methane from Feedlot Manure. Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 63, pp. 348-357. North, T.L. and Garrett, W.N. (1985). Performance of Steers Fed the Residue Produced by Anaerobic Generation of Methane from Feedlot Manure. California Cattle Feeder's Day Proceedings, pp. 38-45. North, T.L. (1985). Fermented and Unfermented Manure as Feedstuffs for Fattening Cattle. Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science, Vol. 78 Supplement of Annual Meeting Abstracts. North, T.L. (1984). Utilization by Fattening Cattle of the Residue Produced by Anaerobic Generation of Methane from Feedlot Manure. Doctoral Dissertation. North, T.L. and Garrett, W.N. (1983). Nutritional Value of the Residue Resulting from the Fermentation of Manure for the Production of Methane. University of California Appropriate Technology Project No. 82-216-4000. North, T.L. (1981). Determination of the Optimal Fermentation Design for the Production of Both Methane Gas and a Refeedable Residue Via Anaerobic Fermentation of Cattle Manure. Pacific Gas & Electric Company, San Francisco, California. PRESENTATIONS Zimbra Conversion Suite. Western Illinois University. Multiple sessions July – December 2007 University Students’ Changing Views of Information and Communication Technology: A Longitudinal Study of Technological Socialization. Congresso de las Américas, Lima, Peru, August 2006, with J. Schuler and J. Schmitz, WIU-Communication and Honors College. Safe Food Handling Practices for High Risk Population Groups, WIC Participants. Illinois Association of Family and Consumer Science, Fall Meeting 1999, with M. Barclay, and K. Greathouse, WIU-Dietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Safe Food Handling Practices for High Risk Population Groups. Illinois Interagency Food Safety Task Force, September 1999, with M. Barclay, and K. Greathouse, WIU-Dietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Safe Food Handling Practices for High Risk Populations. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, July 1999, with M. Barclay, K. Greathouse, and M. Swisher, WIU-Dietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Safe Food Handling Practices for High Risk Population Groups, Fourth and Fifth Grade Students. Illinois Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Spring Meeting 1999, with M. Barclay, and K. Greathouse, WIU-Dietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Safe Food Handling Practices for High Risk Population Groups, Fourth and Fifth Grade Students. Illinois Legislative Forum, Spring 1999, with M. Barclay, and K. Greathouse, WIU-Dietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Safe Food Handling Practices for High Risk Population Groups, Senior Citizens. Symposium for Issues Related to Senior Citizens, Spring 1998, with M. Barclay, and K. Greathouse, WIU-Dietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Improving Cow-Calf Beef Production and Economics. Inaugural WIU Beef Day, February 1998, with D. Oswald, D. Parrett, R. Knipe, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, and R. Staff, Natural Resource Conservation Service. Safe Food Handling Practices for High Risk Population Groups, Senior Citizens. Illinois Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Fall Meeting 1998, with M. Barclay, and K. Greathouse, WIUDietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Antibiotic Resistance of Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Beef Cattle. C-FAR Congressional Showcase, January 1998, with K. Keudell and K. Mohr, WIU-Biology. Tere North - 7 Food Handling Practices Reported by Fourth and Fifth Grade Students. C-FAR Congressional Showcase, January 1998, with M. Barclay and K. Greathouse, WIU-Dietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Educational Food Safety Proposal. Proposal to Nauvoo-Colusa School Board to utilize students in preparing Food Safety video, December 1997, with M. Barclay, WIU-Dietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Antibiotic Resistance of Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Beef Cattle. C-FAR Showcase at Illinois Commodity Conference, November 1997, with K. Keudell and K. Mohr, WIU-Biology. Food Handling Practices Reported by Fourth and Fifth Grade Students. C-FAR Showcase at Illinois Commodity Conference, November 1997, with M. Barclay and K. Greathouse, WIU-Dietetics, Fashion Merchandizing, and Hospitality. Comparison of single vs. double vaccination programs in preventing respiratory disease in performance tested bulls: an interim report. Illinois Beef Association, November 1992. The Ideal Beef Carcass and Market Steer. Fulton County Beef Association, July 1992. Efficacy of Bovaline® in Synchronizing Estrus in Cycling Beef Cows and Heifers. Illinois State Academy of Science, October 1988. Effect of Rumensin®, Synovex-S® Implantation, and Both Rumensin® + Synovex-S® on Rate of Gain, Feed Efficiency, and Carcass Merit in Finishing Beef Steers. Illinois State Academy of Science, October 1988. Relationship Between Time and Frequency of Feeding and Time of Parturition in Beef Cows and Heifers. Illinois State Academy of Science, October 1988. Effect of Age of Castration on Pre- and Post-Weaning Weight Gain in Male Beef Calves. Illinois State Academy of Science, October 1988. Effect of Zeranol Implantation on Weaning Weight for Suckling Beef Calves. Illinois State Academy of Science, April 1987. Performance of Steers Fed the Residue Produced by Anaerobic Generation of Methane from Feedlot Manure. California Cattle Feeder's Day, May 1985. Fermented and Unfermented Manure as Feedstuffs for Fattening Cattle. Illinois State Academy of Science, April 1985. GRANTS Monetary Grants Illinois Attorney General’s Office, July 2002 – $274,904 Food safety issues among teenage, low literacy, diverse ethnic populations. 3 year joint project with Martha Barclay, Karen Greathouse, Sue Tellefson, Marian Swisher, and Barbara Koukol, of WIUDietetics, Fashion, Merchandising, and Hospitality, and Lynette Cale of Western Illinois University Regional Council. United States Golf Association, June 2000 – $5,000 Expanding junior golf opportunities at Western Illinois University. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (CFAR), August 1998 – $24,503 Reducing beef costs by extending the grazing season. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (CFAR), August 1998 – $41,336 Expansion of study on current household food practices and food safety concerns with an emphasis on the development and evaluation of visual and Internet training material. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (CFAR), October 1997 – $23,078 Reducing beef costs by extending the grazing season. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (CFAR), October 1997 – $38,579 Expansion of study on current household food practices and food safety concerns with an emphasis on the development and evaluation of visual and Internet training material. Tere North - 8 Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (CFAR), October 1996 – $15,081 Sub-therapeutic antibiotics in the feeding of feedlot beef cattle: Assessment of production benefits and implications of antibiotic resistance in pathogens associated with food-borne illness. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (CFAR), October 1996 – $21,655 Current household food practices and food safety concerns of women, children, and senior citizens in west central Illinois. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (CFAR), October 1996 – $12,266 Controlling odor in confinement swine operations. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (CFAR), October 1995 – $11,998 Controlling odor in pit-based confinement swine operations using direct pit additives. Moews Corn Company, Inc., Granville, IL, 1993 – $1,000 Comparison of feedlot performance between “waxy” and conventional corn based rations. Illinois Department of Agriculture, 1990 – $15,000 Cooperative investigation of respiratory disease in performance tested bulls. Western Illinois University Adult Vocational & Technical Education Grant, 1984 – $1,000 Evaluation of equipment needs to develop a feed diagnostic laboratory. University of California Appropriate Technology Research Grant, 1982 – $1,500 Evaluation of biogas fermented residue as a component in beef finishing rations. Pacific Gas & Electric Company, San Francisco, CA, 1982 – $10,000 Evaluation of biogas fermentation designs in terms of economic viability of gas production and value of the fermented residue as a component in livestock rations. Grants in Kind Merial (formerly Merck Ag Vet), Iselin, NJ, April 1998 – $1,500 Support of WIU Beef Herd and undergraduate research – donation of Ivomec® dewormer. Merck AgVet Division, Rahway, NJ, October 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990 – $12,000 Support of WIU Performance Bull Testing Program – donation of Ivomec® dewormer. Hoechst Roussel Agri-Vet, Co. Somerville, NJ, June 1997 – $1,500 Support of undergraduate research study of Dectomax®, IvomecSR®, and SafeGuard® to evaluate effect of different anthelmintics on weight gain of suckling calves and their dams. Merck AgVet Division, Rahway, NJ, June 1997 – $750 Support of undergraduate research study of Dectomax®, IvomecSR®, and SafeGuard® to evaluate effect of different anthelmintics on weight gain of suckling calves and their dams. Pfizer Animal Health, Exton, PA, June 1997 – $750 Support of undergraduate research study of Dectomax®, IvomecSR®, and SafeGuard® to evaluate effect of different anthelmintics on weight gain of suckling calves and their dams. Pfizer Animal Health, Exton, PA, March 1997 – $3,000 Support of WIU Performance Bull Testing Program – donation of Dectomax® dewormer. Boehinger Ingelheim, St. Joseph, MO, October 1996 – $250 Support of WIU Performance Bull Testing Program – donation of Alpha7-CD® vaccines. Hoechst Roussel Agri-Vet, Co. Somerville, NJ, August 1996 – $1,500 Support of undergraduate and graduate research study of antibiotic resistance – donation of GainPro® bambermycin, SafeGuard® dewormer, and Revalor® hormonal implants. Boehinger Ingelheim, St. Joseph, MO, November 1995 – $750 Support of WIU Performance Bull Testing Program – donation of BioMycin200® antibiotic. Moorman Manufacturing Company, Quincy, IL, November 1995 – $2,500 Support of undergraduate research study to evaluate the palatability of protein blocks and tubs. Merck AgVet Division, Rahway, NJ, January 1995 – $1,500 Support of WIU Beef Herd and undergraduate research – donation of Ivomec® dewormer. Tere North - 9 Hoechst Roussel Agri-Vet, Co. Somerville, NJ, October 1994 – $1,500 Sponsorship of livestock parasite evaluation clinic for local producers in support of teaching efforts in animal nutrition and health. Hoechst Roussel Agri-Vet, Co. Somerville, NJ, May 1994 – $500 Support of WIU Beef Herd and undergraduate research – donation of Vigilante® boluses for summer fly control in cattle. Syntex Animal Health Inc., West Des Moines, IA, March 1994 – $100 Support of WIU Beef Herd and undergraduate research – donation of Synanthic® dewormer and Synovex-C® implants. Hoechst Roussel Agri-Vet, Co. Somerville, NJ, April 1993 – $1,500 Support of SafeGuard® and Ivomec® undergraduate research study to evaluate existing parasite load and effect of different anthelmintics on weight gain of suckling calves and their dams. Merck AgVet Division, Rahway, NJ, April 1993 – $1,500 Support of SafeGuard® and Ivomec® undergraduate research study to evaluate existing parasite load and effect of different anthelmintics on weight gain of suckling calves and their dams. Rursch Farms, Taylorville, IL, October 1992 – $500 Support of WIU Beef Herd and undergraduate research – donation of semen. Hoechst Roussel Agri-Vet, Co. Somerville, NJ, August 1992 – $200 Support of Synovex-S®, Finaplex-S®, and Revalor-S® undergraduate research study to evaluate effect of hormonal implants on feedlot performance and carcass merit in finishing beef steers. Syntex Animal Health Inc., West Des Moines, IA, August 1992 – $100 Support of Synovex-S®, Finaplex-S®, and Revalor-S® undergraduate research study to evaluate effect of hormonal implants on feedlot performance and carcass merit in finishing beef steers. Trail Tree Farms, St. Louis, MO, February 1992 – $3,000 Support of WIU Beef Herd and undergraduate research – donation of semen. Rosebrook Farms, Clarksville, MO, February 1990, 1989, 1988 – $4,000 Support of WIU Beef Herd and undergraduate research – donation of semen. ADM Feed Corporation, Decatur, IL, August 1988 – $7,500 Support of undergraduate research study to evaluate effect of Rumensin® and/or implants on feedlot performance and carcass merit; creep feeding studies to evaluate weaning weight performance and economic viability. Black Jack Cattle Company, Chattanooga, OK, February 1988 – $1,000 Support of WIU Beef Herd and undergraduate research – donation of semen. Blue River Farms, Pittsfield, IL, February 1988 – $300 Support of WIU Beef Herd and undergraduate research – donation of semen. Syntex Animal Health, Inc., West Des Moines, IA, February 1988 – $250 Support of Synovex-C® undergraduate research studies to evaluate weaning and reproductive by replacement heifers; Synovex-S® study evaluating hormonal implant effect on feedlot performance and carcass merit. RECOGNITION AWARDS 2018 International Biographical Centre Top 100 Educators 2014 International Biographical Centre Top 100 Educators 2013 Pinnacle Professional in Education – Continental Who’s Who 2013 Delegate – International Women’s Leadership Association 2013 Fellow of the Illinois State Academy of Science 2012 Continental Who’s Who 2010 University of Phoenix Outstanding Faculty – December Tere North - 10 2006-2007 Cambridge Who’s Who – VIP Honors edition 2006 Marquis Who’s Who in America – 60th edition 2005 Marquis Who’s Who in America – 59th edition 2004-2005 Marquis Who’s Who in American Education – 6th edition 2004-2005 Strathmore’s Who’s Who – VIP Recognition 2004 Marquis Who’s Who in America – 58th edition 2003-2004 Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2003 American Biographical Institute's 100 Most Intriguing People 2003 Outstanding Research Team (Food Safety), WIU College of Education and Human Services, 2003 International Biographical Centre's 2000 Outstanding People 2003 International Biographical Centre's Directory of International Biography 2003 International Biographical Centre's Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century – 2nd edition 2003 Marquis Who’s Who in America – 57th edition 2002 Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2002 American Biographical Institute's 2000 Notable women 2002 American Biographical Institute's World Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 International Biographical Centre's 1000 Great Intellectuals 2001 International Biographical Centre's 2000 Outstanding Individuals of the 21st Century 2001 International Biographical Centre's Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century – 1st edition 2000 American Biographical Institute's Millennium Medal of Honor 2000 International Biographical Centre's Outstanding Intellectuals of the 20th Century 2000 Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Academy Graduate 2000 World's Who's Who of Women 1998 Marquis Who’s Who in America 1996 Outstanding Teacher, College of Business and Technology, Western Illinois University 1994 Faculty Presidential Excellence Award, Western Illinois University 1994 Outstanding Teacher, Department of Agriculture, Western Illinois University 1989 Faculty Presidential Excellence Award, Western Illinois University 1989 Outstanding Young Women of America 1988 Outstanding Teacher, Department of Agriculture, Western Illinois University 1988 Outstanding Young Women of America 1987 Outstanding Young Women of America 1986 Outstanding Teacher, Department of Agriculture, Western Illinois University 1985 Outstanding Young Women of America 1984 Rosenberg Research Associate, University of California – Davis 1983 Rosenberg Research Associate, University of California – Davis 1982 California Cowbelle Inc., Scholarship 1982 Rosenberg Research Associate, University of California – Davis 1982 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Finalist, University of California – Davis PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND ASSOCIATIONS International International Women’s Leadership Association, 2012 – present; Delegate, 2013 – present International Leadership Association, 2010 – present National Reviewer for Journal of Leadership Studies, 2017 – present Tere North - 11 Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, 2016 – present American Evaluation Association, 2007 – present Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honor Fraternity, 1985 – present Sigma Xi Scientific Honor Society, 1985 – present Association for Institutional Research, 2005 – 2009 Association of College Personnel Administrators, 1999 – 2006 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, 1999 – 2006, 2019 – present National Association of College Teachers of Agriculture, 1984 – 2000 American Society of Animal Science, 1980 – 2000 Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, 1980 – 2000 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, 1988 – 2000 (former National Cattlemen’s Association) State Illinois State Academy of Science, 1984 – present Director of Communications & Program Planning, 2019 – present Production Editor, 2014 – 2019, incorporated into new position and title, April 2019 Webmaster, 2013 – 2019, incorporated into new position and title, April 2019 Editor-in-Chief, 1989 – 2014 Agriculture Section Chair, 1986 – 1989 Illinois College Personnel Administrators, 1999 – 2006 Illinois Beef Association, 1988 – 2000 Illinois Milk Producers’ Association Advisory Board, 1997 – 1999 WFMB Super Livestock Showmanship Shoot-Out Contest Judge, 1995 Cass, Christian, Logan, Mason, Menard, Morgan, and Sangamon County Fairs University University Level New Student Retention Effort Pilot, 2011 – 2012, Mentor, Planning Team, Technical Coordinator Voluntary System of Accountability Steering Committee, 2010 – 2012 Internet Technology Advisory Committee, 2009 – 2012 Making Achievement Possible Committee, 2007 – 2012 University Technology Advisory Group, 2006 – 2012 National Survey of Student Engagement, University Coordinator, 2003 – 2012 North Central Association Reaccreditation Special Emphasis – Measuring and Demonstrating our Values Committee, 2008 – 2011 Steering Committee, 1999 – 2000 Web Technology Advisory Committee, 2008 – 2009 Higher Values in Higher Education Strategic Plan Review Committee, 2007 – 2009 Zimbra Conversion Team, 2006 – 2008 First Year Experience Committee, 2005 – 2008 Foundations of Excellence Steering Committee, 2006 – 2007 Quad Cities Academic Planning Committee, 2005 – 2007 Personal Safety Committee, 1999 – 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association, Reaccreditation Steering Committee member and Chief Report Writer, 2004 – 2005 Strategic Planning Implementation Team, Responsiveness to Students, 2004 – 2005 University Foundation Development Council, 2002 – 2005 Auxiliary Facilities System Committee, 1999 – 2004 University Assessment Team, 1999 – 2001 Tere North - 12 University Judicial Board, 1989 – 1998 University Faculty Senate, 1986 – 1988 University Traffic and Parking Committee, 1989 – 1991 University Intercollegiate Athletics Committee, 1985 – 1987 Division Level Division of Student Services Awards Committee, Chair, 1999 – 2005 Division of Student Services Short Staff, 1999 – 2005 Division of Student Services Leadership Team, 1998 – 2005 College Level College of Business and Technology Merit Award Committee, 1994 – 1995 College of Business and Technology Dean Search Committee, 1994 Departmental Level Department of Agriculture Farm Advisory Committee, 1986 – 1998; Chair, 1996 – 1997 Department of Agriculture Horticulture Search Committee, April – May 1997 Department of Agriculture Personnel Committee, 1984 – 1989, 1993 – 1997 Chair, 1988-1989; Secretary, 1985 – 1988 Department of Agriculture Scholarship & Judicial Committee, 1990 – 1998; Chair, 1997 – 1998 Faculty Advisor Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honor Fraternity, 1985 – 1990; Professional Women’s Agricultural Association, 1984 – 1986; Sigma Alpha Agricultural Sorority, 1991 – 1998 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES First Tee, 2012 – 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association, Western Illinois University, 1986 – 2012 Basketball Statistician, 1986 – 2012 Shot Clock Operator, 1987 – 2012; Official Timer, 1986 – 1987 Football Statistician/Official Scorer, 1995 – 1996, 1998 – 2003 Softball Statistician, 1988 – 2001 National Invitational Championship: Head Scorer, 1995 – 2001; Scorer, 1988 – 1994 Western Illinois University Spring Classic: Official Scorer, 1992 – 1994, 1996 Softball Assistant Coach, Nauvoo-Colusa High School, Softball Assistant Coach 1989 – 1993 Amateur Softball Association, statistician, ASA Nationals, 1989, 1991 International Softball Federation, statistician, ISF World Games, 1990 HOBBIES & RELAXATION Reading, travel, camping, gardening, home improvement, watching sporting events, and family. Tere North - 13 REFERENCES Dr. Jillian Skelton Grand Canyon University College of Doctoral Studies jillian.skelton@gcu.edu 404-580-9507 (personal) Dr. Jane Schumacher University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies drjaneonmaui@gmail.com (personal) 808-572-1787 (personal) Dr. Zachary Zeigler Grand Canyon University College of Doctoral Studies zachary.zeigler@gcu.edu 480-202-2416 (personal) Dr. Garry Johnson Vice President for Student Services, emeritus Western Illinois University 309-837-2029 (personal) G-Johnson@wiu.edu Dr. Armando Paladino Grand Canyon University College of Doctoral Studies armando.paladino@my.gcu.edu 920-710-1639 (personal) Dr. Danny Terry Professor and former Chair, Agriculture, emeritus Western Illinois University Macomb, IL 61455 309-836-2535 (personal) DE-Terry@wiu.edu Others available upon request.