Glena G. Temple, Ph.D.

Office

Dean,School of Letters and Sciences

Professor of Biology

Viterbo University

900 Viterbo Dr.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Office: 608-796-3393

EDUCATION

University of California (Riverside, CA)

Ph.D. – Department of Botany and Plant Sciences (1996)

University of Minnesota(Minneapolis, MN)(attended post Ph.D.) (2009)

M.A. –Educational Policy and Administration(Higher education track)

Department of Educational Policy and Administration

  • Program evaluation graduate certificate also received in 2006 (14 credits)
  • Masters project: Electronic portfolio implementation and assessment

Allegheny College (Meadville, PA) (1992)

B.S. Biology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administrative Appointments

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (2013-present) Viterbo University

  • Provide leadership for academic areas, and support the Vice President of Academic Affairs in areas including: honors, faculty development, grant writing, assessment and other projects.

Dean, School of Letters and Sciences(2008-present)Viterbo University

  • Provide leadership for a diverse school including 10 departments and two graduate programswith over 60 full-timeand 30 part-time faculty and staff. Departments include: Biology; Chemistry, Math; English; Religious Studies/Philosophy; History; World Languages; Communication Studies; Sociology, Criminal Justice and Social Work; and Psychology.
  • Selected as a Higher Learning Commission Peer Reviewer (2012)
  • Serve on:
  • Dean and CabinetLeadership Group
  • Dean’s Council
  • Graduate Council
  • Chair, Scholarship subcommittee 2010-present
  • Chair, recruiting subcommittee 2011-2012
  • Adult Education Council
  • Chair, 2011-2012
  • Chair, student support subcommittee
  • General Education Task Force (2008-2011)
  • Leadership team member
  • Structure committee, chair
  • Led multiple all-faculty conversations
  • Math Task Force (2007-2009) - Chair
  • Title III grant planning committee (2009-2013)
  • Chair, Strategic Study Team on Innovation and Technology (2013) – prepared for the Board of Trustees to inform the next strategic plan

Honors Program Co-Director (2006-2008)

  • Provide leadership for admissions, curriculum, recruiting, staffing, assessment and extra-curricular activities for approximately 80 honors students
  • Part of team that planned and implemented the program in 2005
  • Led honors trips to New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, Yellowstone National Park

Natural Science Division Leadership (2005- 2008)

  • Coordinator of division– provided leadership for scheduling, planning, budget requests, building collaborative research, recruiting and facilities for five majors: biology, chemistry (ACS program), biochemistry, biopsychology and natural science.
  • Developed recruiting plan with the admissions office that led to a 44% growth in the science division enrollments with 2.8 point increase in average composite ACT at the same time.
  • Led the division through a strategic planning process (2007-2008)
  • Developed a regional, annual undergraduate research symposium
  • Established ASBMB undergraduate chapter

Chair, Biology Department (2004-2008)

  • Provide leadership for hiring adjuncts, assessment, student issues, budgets, curriculum revision.
  • Development of majors in biochemistry, biopsychology, and natural science
  • Established Tri-Beta chapter

Additional Higher Education Leadership Training

Senior Leadership Academy Council of Independent Colleges (2012-2013)

Franciscan Leadership Academy (July 2011)

St. Bonaventure University

Society for College and University Planning Institute: (January 2008)

Components:

  • Foundations of Planning Within the Context of Higher Education
  • Focused Knowledge for Integrated Planning Processes
  • Integrated Planning: Working with Relationship Realities
University of Minnesota - Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation (14 credits)
Department of Educational Policy and Administration
Completion date: December 2006
Faculty Appointments at Viterbo University
Professor of Biology (2009-present)
Courses Taught (all co-instructor):Colloquium (graduate level research course in servant leadership program); Grant Writing, Freshman Seminar
Mentored 10 undergraduate research capstone projects, resulting in two national presentations by students and eight regional presentations.
Associate Professor of Biology (2004-2008)
Courses Taught: General Biology I, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Advanced Biochemistry, Plant Biology, Bioinformatics
Mentored 15 undergraduate research capstone projects resulting in four national presentations by students, and 13 regional presentations
Committee Appointments:
  • Honors committee (2004-present, chair, 2006-2008) - appointed position
  • Promotion and Tenure committee (2005-2006) - elected position
  • NCA self study steering committee (2005-2007) - appointed position
  • Co-chair of criterion three for NCA self study report (2005-2008) - appointed position
  • Assessment task force (Spring 2006) – appointed position
  • University Planning Council (2005-2007) - elected position
  • Viterbo representative to the Health Science Consortium committees on economic development and research (2005-2006) – appointed position
  • Teacher Education (2004-2008) - appointed position

Assistant Professor of Biology (2001- 2004)

Courses Taught: General Biology I, General Biology II, Biochemistry, Genetics, Environmental Science, Perspectives in Biology, Developmental Biology (co-taught), Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored seven undergraduate research capstone projects resulting in three national presentations by students, and two regional presentations.

Committee Appointments:

  • Academic Improvement and Quality committee (2001-2003) - appointed position
  • Faculty Development committee (2002 - 2004) - elected position
  • Faculty Concerns committee (2002- 2004; Chair 2003-2004) - appointed position
  • Teacher Education committee (2002 - 2004) - appointed position

Honors received while employed at Viterbo University

  • Education (Administrator) Achievement Award (November 2009) – YWCA Tribute to Outstanding Women, La Crosse, WI
  • Alec Chiu Memorial Award (May 2005) – for promoting scholarly activities of students and faculty

External grant experience while employed at Viterbo University

  • Merck/AAAS Undergraduate Science Research Program (To support undergraduate research and strengthen communication between the biology and chemistry departments) $60,000 Awarded Feb 2003*
  • Activity Director, for final 6 months of the five year $1.8M Title III grant “Becoming Learner Centered” 2003-2008; and the only faculty member on the committee that planned the grant during the 2002-2003 school year
  • National Science Foundation/ Major Research Instrumentation: “Acquisition of Growth Chambers for Undergraduate and Faculty Research on Genetic and Environmental Interactions." $125, 927 awarded August 2003 (With Dr. Jennifer Sadowski)*
  • Upper Midwest Campus Compact Consortium and Corporation for National and Community Service “Science Learning Through Service: A Partnership Between ViterboUniversity Biology Department and HixonForestNatureCenter $6,000 awarded June 2005 (with Dr. Kim Fredricks)
  • NSF-S-STEM “The CLASS Project: Community of Learners Achieving Science Success” $494,500 awarded 11/1/07 (with Dr. Kyle Backstrand, Jane Eddy, Terry Norman)*
  • NSF- CCLI “Development of a Two-Semester Inquiry Based Capstone Experience for Biochemistry Majors at Viterbo University” $118, 277- awarded 5/1/09 (with Drs Backstrand, Jones and Wright)*
  • Department of Public Instruction Grant - $20,000 – summer programming for at-risk high school students July 2009 (written with a team of four people)
  • NSF-S-STEM “The CLASS Project 2012-2017: Community of Learners Achieving Science Success” $599,484 awarded 5/1/12 (with Dr. Kyle Backstrand, Dr. Tammy Clark, Jane Eddy, Terry Norman)*
  • Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration: $30,000 (over four years) for sustainability undergraduate research projects (2009-2012)

Designates lead author on grant*

Other Employment

Anoka-Ramsey Community College(Coon Rapids, MN)

Full-time faculty member– Biology Department (Fall 1998 to June 2001)

Courses Taught

  • Principles of Biology I
  • Genetics
  • Plant Biology
  • Environmental Science

Leadership activities at Anoka-Ramsey

  • Certified as a “Virtual Instructor” from the Center for Distance Learning (Based at Texas A and M – a one month training program, supported through a state-wide grant)
  • Trainerfor other faculty throughout the Minnesota State College and University system for teaching with blackboard and online (2000-2002)
  • Led assessment of online courses for the entire campus
  • Elected to the curriculum committee
  • Coordinated and maintained the greenhouse

Forage Genetics (West Salem, WI)

Product development scientist (Summer 1999, December-January 99/00, Summer 2000)

Projects:

  • Optimization of high throughput DNA purification system in alfalfa
  • Developed assay for evaluating alfalfa plants over expressing UDP-glucose dehydrogenase
  • PCR-mediated screening of alfalfa in high throughput format

University of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)

Postdoctoral Research Assistant (June 1996 to August 1998 - full time, September 1998 to 2000 – part time while in a full-time teaching appointment)

  • Research Project: “Biochemical, cellular and molecular adaptations of white lupin roots and nodules to nutrient deficient conditions”

Victor Valley College (Victorville, CA)

Adjunct Faculty – Biology Department (Fall 1994-Winter 1996)

Lecture and lab instructor for introductory biology

University of California (Riverside, CA)

Teaching Assistant - (5 quarters) Plant biology and plant physiology courses

Master Teaching Assistant (1 quarter) - supervision of other TA’s in department

Research Assistant (1992-1996 - when not funded by TA or Graduate Dean Award)

PUBLICATIONS
(note: maiden name Glena A. Gilbert)
  • Cummings, M. and Temple, G.G. (2010) Broader incorporation of bioinformatics in education: opportunities and challenges. Briefings in Bioinformatics11 (6): 537-543.
  • Gayle, B.M., Klein, G.L., and Temple, G.G.(2010) Strengthening undergraduate research through collaboration between academic affairs and institutional advancement. CUR Quarterly 30 (4): 22-26.
  • Temple, G.G., Miller, J.K., and Murray, D.A. (2010) Challenges and change: motivational interviewing and evaluation of faculty teaching performance. In Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings, A New Generation of Accountability, Kansas State University.
  • Murray, D.A. and Temple, G.G. (2010) Building bridges: strategies for building faculty participation in recruiting. In Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings, A New Generation of Accountability, Kansas State University.
  • Temple, G.G, Heinemann, S., and LaPlant, J. (2009) Results of the CUR Quarterly Readership Survey. CUR Quarterly (on the web) 30 (1): 1-3
  • Temple, G.G. and Ronnenberg, S. C. (2009) Resources for Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research. In Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research: Fostering Excellence and Enhancing the Impact. Edited by Boyd, M.K and Wesemann, J.L. Council on Undergraduate Research
  • Temple, G. G. and Toepfer, C. (2008) The Future of ACUBE: Results of Member Survey. Bioscene 34 (2):40-47
  • Temple, G. G. (2008) Strengthening Assessment through the Implementation of Electronic Portfolios. In Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings, Defining Departmental Leadership: Engaging Academic Communities for Success, Kansas State University.
  • Schulze, J., Temple, G., Temple, S., Beschow, H., and Vance, C. (2006) White lupinnitrogen fixation under phosphorus deficiency. Annals of Botany 98: 731-740.
  • Temple, G. and Brodl, M (2005) Strengthening interdisciplinary connections through the implementation of the Merck-AAAS Undergraduate Science Research Program (USRP) at undergraduate institutions. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly 26: 34-39
  • Samac, D.A., Litterer, L., Temple, G., Jung, H.G., and Somers, D.A (2004). Expression of UDP-glucose dehydrogenase reduces cell-wall polysaccharide concentration and increases xylose content in alfalfa stems. Appl. Biochem.Biotechnol. 113:1167-1182
  • Uhde-Stone, C., Gilbert, G, Johnson, J, Litjens, R, Zinn, K, Temple, S, Vance, C. and Allan D. (2003) Acclimation of white lupin to phosphorus deficiency involves enhanced expression of genes related to organic acid metabolism. Plant and Soil 248: 99-116
  • Gilbert, G.A., Allan, D.L, Knight, J.D., and Vance, C.P (2000) Proteoid root development of phosphorus deficient lupin is mimicked by auxin and phosphonate. Annals of Botany 85: 921-928.
  • Gilbert, G. A., Vance, C.P. and Allan, D.L., (1999) Regulation of root metabolism by phosphorus availability. In: Regulatory roles in molecular, cellular, organismic, and ecosystem processes. Ed. Lynch, J. and Deikman, J. Current Topics in Plant Physiology Series, American Society of Plant Physiologists pp.157-167.
  • Gilbert, G.A., Knight, J.D., Allan, D.L. and Vance, C.P. (1999) Adaptations of white lupin roots to phosphorus deficiency: secretion of acid phosphatase from root cells. Plant, Cell and Environment 22: 801-810.
  • Gilbert, G.A., Gadush, M.V., Wislon, C. and Madore, M.A. (1998) Amino acid accumulation in sink and source tissues of Coleus blumeiBenth. during salinity stress. Journal of Experimental Botany 49: 107-114.
  • Gilbert, G. A., Allan, D.L., and Vance, C.P. (1997) Phosphorus deficiency in white lupin alters root development and metabolism. In: Advances and perspectives on the function of plant roots. Ed. Flores, H.E., Lynch, J, and Eissenstat, L. Current Topics in Plant Physiology Series, American Society of Plant Physiologists pp. 92-103.
  • Gilbert, G.A., Wilson, C. and Madore , M.A. (1997) Root zone salinity alters carbohydrate metabolism and transport in sink and source tissues of Coleus blumeiBenth. Plant Physiology 115: 1267-1276.

RECENT PRESENTATIONS

(last 5 years only, regional student presentations not included)

6/12: Presentation at the AFCU National Meeting titled “Franciscan Ecotheolgoy: Adding Motivational Hope to Sustainability Education for Action”

6/12: Panel Presentation at the AFCU National Meeting titled “ Sponsorship: A Relationship of Serving, Learning, and Leading”

4/11: Poster Presentation at Experimental Biology titled “Engaging Biochemistry Majors: A semester-long inquiry based project with GAPDH”

6/10: Presentation at the Council on Undergraduate Research National Meeting at Weber State University, Ogden UT. Presentation title “Update on BIO2010: Progress, Barriers and Next Steps” (with co-presenters A. Fink, P. Hansen, D. Harriger, and T. Lyden).

4/09: Co-author on presentations at the National Council of Undergraduate Research National Conference with undergraduate students:

  • Ashley Sorenson
  • Zach Paulson
  • Rebecca Jorgenson
  • Amber Miller

10/09: Co-author with Debra Murray on a presentation at the Association for College and Biology Educators in Kentucky titled “The Neurobiology of Addiction: Assessment and Collaboration”

6/08: Presentation at the CUR (Council on Undergraduate Research) National Conference atSaint Benedict College in St. Joseph, MN. Presentation title:"Assessing Learning Outcomes in a Writing Intensive Interdisciplinary Introduction to Research Class"

4/08: Presented at the American Society of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists section of the national Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego, CA on “Strengthening assessment in an interdisciplinary biochemistry major” (poster)

2/08:Presented at the Western Wisconsin Education Conference titled “It takes a Village: Community- based Instruction” (co-presenters: Rick Stewart, Lincoln Middle School and Dan Harbin, Gundersen-Lutheran Health Care)

2/08:Presentation at the 25th Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference in Orlando, FL on “Strengthening Assessment through the Implementation of Electronic Portfolios”.

10/07: Led a discussion session on “Cross-disciplinary Collaborations” at the MACTLAC annual meeting, La Crosse, WI.

10/07: Presented at the Association of College and University Biology Educators (ACUBE) meeting held atLoras College, Dubuque, IA.On “Learning by Doing: Service Learning – A Model For Student and Community Engagement” (Co-presenter: Kim Fredricks)

10/07:Presented at the Association of College and University Biology Educators (ACUBE) meeting held atLoras College, Dubuque, IA.“Engaging Students in Introductory Biology Courses through the use of Clickers.” (Co- Presenter: Michael Alfieri)

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

  • Council on Undergraduate Research National Organization (2006-2012)
  • Elected Councilor in the Biology Division: 2006-2012
  • Divisional Editor to the CUR Quarterly 2008-2012
  • Member of the Publications Committee for CUR
  • 2010 National Meeting Steering Committee member
  • 2012 National Meeting Steering Committee co-chair
  • Mathy Center Boys and Girls Club Board Member (2010-present, chair 2011-present)
  • YWCA Recognition Committee Member (2010-present)
  • Coordinated workshops on biotechnology for high school teachers (2006-2007)
  • La Crosse Area Health Science Consortium- committee member on:
  • economic development (2005-2006)
  • research (2004-2006)
  • Volunteer at Hixon Forest Nature Center (2002-2005)
  • Education Committee Member at Hixon Forest Nature Center (2003-2006)
  • Advisory Committee Member for the Agriculture Program at West Salem High School (2002-2004)

Advisory Committee Member – Montessori Elementary School (2003-2004)

CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED

(past 5 years only)

2013Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting (Chicago, IL)

CIC Senior Leadership Academy (San Antonio, Washington DC)

CIC Chief Academic Officer Meeting (San Antonio, TX)

2012Council on Undergraduate Research National Meeting (Ewing, NJ)

NIH Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration (Washington, DC)

Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities Meeting (La Crosse, WI)

CUR Dialogs (Washington, DC)

2011CIC Institute for Chief Academic Officers (St. Petersburg, FL)

AFCU Franciscan Leadership Academy (Olean, NY)

Council on Undergraduate Research Business Meeting (St. Louis, MO)

Experimental Biology (Washington, DC)

CIC Information Fluency Workshop (San Antonio, TX)

2010Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education (Boston, MA)

Council on Undergraduate Research Business Meeting (Ogden, UT)

Council on Undergraduate Research National Meeting (Ogden, UT)

AACU Institute on General Education and Assessment (Burlington, VT)

Latin American Modernities: Research, service and teaching (La Crosse, WI)

Academic Chairpersons Conference: A New Generation of Accountability (Orlando, FL)

2009AACU Educating for Personal and Social Responsibility (Minneapolis, MN)

Council on Colleges of Arts and Sciences Annual Meeting (Baltimore, MD)

Revolutions: Latin American Studies Workshop (Milwaukee, WI)

AACU General Education, Assessment and the Learning Students Need (Baltimore, MD)

National Conference on Undergraduate Research (La Crosse, WI)

2008Experimental Biology (San Diego, CA)

Council on Undergraduate Research Business Meeting (Collegeville, MN)

Council on Undergraduate Research National Meeting (Collegeville, MN)

Academic Chairpersons Conference: Defining Departmental Leadership (Orlando, FL)

SCUP Planning Institute (Washington, DC)

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