High School College

DUANE H. BAJEMA(pronounced: By-yem'-a)

e-Mail abpy4e@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Duane Bajema

Agriculture Department

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

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- Introduction to Animal Science -Orientation and

Agriculture Safety

Sioux Center, Iowa 51250

- Agricultural Marketing

-General Studies 100

- Swine Science

-Practicum (student internships)

Phone: 712-***-****

- Nicaragua cross-cultural course -Directed Study (senior

projects

-Advisor to Pre-Vet Club

-Co-advisor to Ag Club

INTERESTS

-International Agriculture and third world development

-Agriculture education

-Beekeeping (Master Beekeeper) - have taught beekeeping on an occasional basis

-Animal science specifically swine and beef husbandry

PUBLIC SERVICE

I am available to speak at to groups such as FFA banquets and

other events. I will also on occasion go to schools to present information

and subject material of mutual interest. Feel free to contact me about a

possible request.

I have done consulting work for USAID, Foods Resource

Bank, Land O' Lakes, and other organizations. Most of my work has been in

Latin America, but I will consider other locations.

The public is invited to inquire about participation in

the Nicaragua course. The course is suitable for public participation.

CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Duane Bajema

DATE: February, 2008

DATE JOINED STAFF: August, 1977

PRESENT RANK: Professor

DEPARTMENT: Agriculture

BIRTH DATE: 6/21/49

COLLEGE EDUCATION. List all schools attended

even though a degree was not earned.

NAME DATES ATTENDED DEGREE(S) (date)

Dordt College 1967-1969

University of Minnesota 1969-1971 B.S. in Agriculture Education

Instituto Mexicano-Norteamericano 1971 Diploma

University of Minnesota 1977-1978 Course work

Iowa State University 1979-1989 M.S. of Agriculture (1989)

Iowa State University 1998-1999 Ph.D. Agriculture Education 1999

GRADUATE WORK. List the area(s) of specialization

of your doctoral program and the title of your dissertation. If you have

not completed the doctorate, indicate the status of your graduate program

and your goals for the doctorate.

My Master's work tested the efficacy of an ELISA test

(Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay) to improve reproductive efficiency

in dairy cows.

I did my doctoral work in the study of attitudes and

aspirations of rural youth of Northwest Iowa in the Agriculture Education and

Studies Department at Iowa State University.

WORK EXPERIENCE. List in chronological order

from earliest to latest.

SCHOOL OR AGENCY POSITION DATES

Christian Reformed Relief Committee Agriculturist and Field Director 1971-1976

Walnut Grove Public School Instructor of Vocational Agriculture 1976-1977

Dordt College Professor 1977-present

I have served on numerous committees at Dordt College, served

as one of two faculty officers in both positions, secretary and chair of the

faculty, and I

direct a departmental internship program (Practicum). I teach Introduction

to Animal Science, Swine Science, Agriculture Marketing, Orientation and Ag Safety,

Directed Study, and a introductory general education course that is required by

all incoming freshmen. I am also responsible for an international summer

course that goes to Nicaragua for 2-3 weeks. I have also team taught

a general education course for juniors and seniors that is a capstone course in

the general education program.

My area of training is Agriculture Education with specialties

in the areas of animal science, safety, and agricultural marketing.

I also have experience teaching beekeeping, animal nutrition, dairy science,

and reproductive physiology.

I initiated and guided to completion an articulation agreement

with the University of Nebraska at Lincoln to allow students to pursue a degree

in agriculture education by taking course work for three years at Dordt College

and finish their last year at the University of Nebraska.

I am a co-advisor to the Agriculture Club and a faculty advisor

to the Pre-Vet Club.

Mikes Schouten and I organize and

direct the annual AgBiotech Tours for high schools students in the region every

spring.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS.

LIST THE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS YOU ARE A MEMBER

OF LIST THE PROFESSIONAL PERIODICALS YOU CURRENTLY RECEIVE

American Association for Agricultural Education Journal of Agricultural Education

National Association of College Teachers of Agriculture NACTA Journal

Consortium of Ag Programs at Independent Colleges electronic listserver

Iowa Beekeepers Association Newsletter

Various Local Cooperatives miscellaneous

Sioux County Cattle Feeders Association

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES. Attach your listing

of activities using the categories listed below.

A. Publications

I have written articles for the Journal of Theriogenology,

Banner, Hoard's Dairyman, Christian Farmers publications, Pro Rege,

Renewal, Ag Ed Magazine, Journal of Agricultural Education, and Tri-State Neighbor. A more extensive list will be provided upon request.

I have contributed to the content of technical manuals

for use in lesser developed countries for the Christian Reformed World

Relief Committee.

B. I have made various presentations including the

following:

1. Jubilee Conference at Philadelphia, PA - "Food, Fiber,

and More: The Christian Challenge."

2. Christian Farmers Federation at Emo and Thunder Bay,

Ontario - "One of Agriculture's Most Overlooked Resources."

3. Fall Faculty Lecture Series for the Natural Science

Division - "A Christian Alternative to Land as a Commodity."

4. Keynote speaker at 1984 Christian Farmers Federation

of Ontario's convention.

5. Alumni presentation - Pella, Iowa.

6. Keynote speaker at FFA banquet, 1987 - Lynden, WA.

7. Numerous radio presentations (Plumbline)

C. I have attended various local meetings in agriculture

too numerous to mention. I have included in my professional meetings such

as:

1. National Association of Agriculture Education

2. National Association of College Teachers of Agriculture

(NACTA conferences).

3 Animal Science meetings

4 Various livestock production meetings

5. A more extensive list will be provided upon request.

D. Awards

I was selected "Author of Year in 2003" by the National

Association of Agricultural Education.

I was selected as 1 of 20 participants from Iowa that

participated in a two-year program of rural leadership development. The award

included training sessions in Iowa, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.

I was awarded membership in the Gamma Sigma Delta honor

society in 1998.

E. Significant Non-Faculty Positions

I have done consulting work for organizations both locally

and internationally.

I have been a board member and have served on the four

member executive board as vice-president (3 yrs) for the international

relief organization Christian Reformed World Relief Committee. I was involved

for six years (1990-1996).

I was on the Executive Committee of the Siouxland Diaconal

Conference. I served for five years (1991-1996).

I serve on the Executive Committee of

the Sioux County Cattle Feeders Association

I am a school board member of Western Christian High School.

F. Past and Continuing Faculty Roles

My responsibilities at Dordt College have included Director

of the Practicum, Department Chairman, and membership on various college

committees. I have had teaching responsibilities in the areas of animal

science (Introduction, swine science, dairy science) and the farm management/agriculture

marketing areas. I directed the operation of the college farm (Agriculture

Stewardship Center) for four years. I have served on various committees,

have been an Advisor to the Ag Club and Pre-Vet Club, and I advise approximately 30 students

(pre-veterinarians and agriculture majors).

G. Miscellaneous

I worked in Latin America (Mexico) for five years in

agriculture and community development work. I am able to communicate in

Spanish.

I was heavily involved in planning, acquisition, development,

and construction of the facilities known as the Dordt College Agriculture

Stewardship Center which includes land (300 acres) and livestock operations

(swine, dairy, and beef) plus I am heavily involved in a joint coordinated

effort with Trans Ova Genetics, a livestock embryo transfer organization.

We are coordinating business and academia in the education of college students.

I worked on a cow-side progesterone study at the dairy

facility. I have worked in a research project at the dairy of the Stewardship

Center testing whether or not the addition of flavoring agents to feedstuffs

will enhance the palatability of feed materials. I have worked in cooperation

with various companies to test feed additives. There have been various

investigative projects that are too numerous to mention.

I have been involved in many community service projects

including an extensive tree establishment project at the Heritage Village.

I served on a committee that developed an art work depicting native prairie

in the region which is now located in our city park.

I maintain bee hives and work with 10 colonies as a hobby.

I am also involved in other agricultural activities .

I have done consulting work for the USAID, Foods Resource

Bank, Land O' Lakes, and other organizations.

I am

working with local high schools to encourage the development of agriculture

education programs in their schools.

I have served as a deacon twice (specific duties included

treasurer and chairman) and most recently as an elder for two different terms of the church council

at Covenant Christian Reformed Church.

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