Executive DirectorOrganize, plan, and manage association annual meeting, including identification of hotel and contract negotiation, coordinate registration process, plan meal functions, produce conference program, solicit sponsorships, etc.Promote membership efforts, including membership database and association website.Provide logistical support to association President and Board of Directors.Oversee annual member audit report and other business items of budgetary nature to support financial soundness of the association.Establish and maintain a set of operating procedures for the association.

The Ohio State University 2009-present

Department of Human and Community Resource Development of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

Special Assistant to the ChairProvide program administration assistance to the interim department chair. Give leadership to the strategic planning process, including management of the implementation of the strategic plan and development of a plan of evaluation and accountability for the strategic plan.Provide facilitation and leadership as need for the transition from quarters to semesters. Conducts research and analysis to prepare Chair for policy discussions and decisions.Develop a quarterly newsletter and give leadership to promoting the department.Provide leadership for the development of a new departmental website.Plan and assist chair in the facilitation of faculty retreats.On behalf of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, oversees students in the planning and implementation of the annual College Recognition program.

The Ohio State University 2006-2009

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Assistant Dean (retired) – intermittent contract/part time positionProvide oversight and advising to a 40-member student committee to plan and present the annual recognition program for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. This event is planned entirely by a selected undergraduate student committee; approximately 600 students, parents, faculty, staff, and corporate partners of the college attend each year.Provide planning and oversight assistance in the development of the Food Systems Leadership Institute, a national leadership development program of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation 2008

ConsultantProvide visioning and strategic planning project design and group facilitation. This project involves leading a 32-member project task force, planning and facilitating 14 focus group meetings around Ohio, compiling, analyzing and summarizing data. Previous, similar consulting positions with the Farm Bureau were completed in 2003 and 2001-2002.

The Ohio State University 2001-2006 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Assistant Dean, Organizational Development Developed and directed an ongoing organizational change program for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.Designed, implemented and administered a consortium of post secondary providers of instruction in agriculture and natural resources in Ohio.Created/administered a new student recruitment program, focusing on high school science teachers and students, particularly in urban and suburban school districts across Ohio.Provided administrative support for Senior Associate Dean and for the Vice President for Agricultural Administration with additional special projects as needed (e.g., speech writing, serving as organizational change agent for departments and schools within the College, college-wide conference planning and facilitation).Directed and facilitated (via contract with OSU) strategic planning efforts for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

The Ohio State University 1994-2001 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Co-Director Project ReinventProvide administrative leadership for comprehensive organizational change effort for the College, encompassing changes in faculty and staff reward guidelines, the introduction of student-centered learning, revision of College policies and procedures, and increased involvement of external partners in College programs.Provide administrative support for Senior Associate Dean and for the Vice President for Agricultural Administration

The Ohio State University 1987-1994

School of Public Policy and Management

Associate Director, Public Management ProgramsProvided administrative leadership for the revenue-generating continuing education unit in the School of Public Policy and Management. Designed, marketed, and implemented customized training programs for local, state, and federal government agencies. Hired instructional staff; managed the training subscription series, Management Advancement for the Public Service . Provided association management services for the Ohio City Management Association (e.g., edited association newsletter, planned and facilitated semi-annual association conferences.

The Ohio State University 1985-1987

Department of Agricultural Education

Graduate Research AssociateServed as a graduate associate for Dr. L. H. Newcomb. Conducted a research study to develop an assessment tool that measured levels of cognitive learning in tests and assignments for courses taught in the College of Agriculture and the School of Natural Resources.

Marion County Department of Human Services 1983-1985

Adult Education SpecialistDesigned and implemented a 60-hour training program for day care center providers through a grant to train Aid for Dependent Children recipients in day care instruction and management. Developed an on-the-job internship program for training participants; supervised internships.Worked as the educational partner in a center operated by the Department of Human Services to provide child care services for Workfare participants.

The Ohio State University 1973-1983

Secretary/Administrative AssistantServed in secretarial/administrative assistant capacities for various departments and colleges within the University, predominantly for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. (This was my strategy for working my way through college.)

Education

The Ohio State University Columbus, OH1991 – Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design1987 – Master of Labor and Human Resources1983 – Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education

Marion Technical College Marion, OH1973 – Associate Degree in Secretarial Office Education

Research and

Other Scholarly

Work

Newcomb, L. H. and Trefz, M. K. (1987). Toward teaching at higher levels of cognition. NACTA Journal (31(2), 26-30. Received E. B. Knight Award for best article published during the year.

Newcomb, L. H. and Trefz, M. K. (1987). Levels of cognition of tests and assignments in agriculture courses at The Ohio State University. Presented at the National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vega, NV (8 pages). Received best paper presentation award..

Newcomb, L. H. and Trefz, M. K. (1987). Levels of cognition of testing and student assignments in the College of Agriculture, The Ohio State University. Presented at the Central States Agricultural Education Research Conference, Chicago, IL (10 pages).

Contact this candidate