
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Portland
Administrative Experience and Recognition: Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Portland; Associate Provost and Dean of Sciences and Education at Gustavus Adolphus College; Chair of Environmental Studies (Roanoke College), Founding Director of Environmental Studies (Saint Michael's College), and Chair of Biology Dept (Saint Michael's College, two terms); Council of Independent Colleges Senior Leadership Academy, 2017-18; Norbert A. Kuntz Faculty Service Award, Saint Michael's College (2012); Advocate for liberal arts and sciences education (e.g., Banschbach, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmw032 ). Search Advocate community of practice member. Professional Leadership and Service: President-Elect Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (https://aessonline.org/) 2018-2020; President 2020-2021 Leadership in International Education: Developed and led six study abroad programs from 2003 - 2017, teaching US undergraduates in Costa Rica (3 travel courses), India (2 travel courses) and Yucatan, Mexico (1 semester-long program), managing student issues of risk, health and safety, as well as collaborating with in-country community partners on pedagogy. Research and Teaching Expertise and Recognition: U.S. Fulbright Senior Scholar, Wildlife Institute of India (2013). Class Appreciation Award (2014, Saint Michael's College). Conservation ecology, agro-ecology, behavioral ecology, social insects (esp. ants and bees), tropical ecology, pedagogy in environmental studies and science, entrepreneurship for scientists.
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Portland, Oregon, United States
Dean
University of Portland
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• Full-time
Jul 2022 - Present
Portland, Oregon, United States
Past President
Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS)
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• Part-time
Jul 2021 - Present
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
President
Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS)
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• Part-time
Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
Washington D.C. Metro Area
President Elect
Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS)
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• Part-time
Jun 2018 - Jul 2020
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Associate Provost and Dean of Sciences and Education, Professor of Environmental Studies
Gustavus Adolphus College
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Aug 2019 - Jul 2022
Saint Peter, Minnesota