Administrator hired at university
WAYNESBURG – Dr. Jamie Jacobs has joined Waynesburg University as the dean of institutional effectiveness and planning, the university announced Monday.
In her role, Jacobs will provide administrative oversight for the university’s institutional effectiveness, assessment and accreditation processes.
“There is no person who could possibly be a better fit for this position than Dr. Jacobs,” said Dr. Jacquelyn Core, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Waynesburg University. “She will play an integral role in the future of our institution, and the excitement which has followed her arrival has been palpable.”
Jacobs also will be responsible for data management, grant writing, institutional documents, institutional reporting and supporting various institutional objectives.
“I am very excited to contribute to the continued excellence of Waynesburg University and am already working with faculty and staff on several exciting projects,” said Jacobs.
With experience in administration roles and as a faculty member, Jacobs brings to Waynesburg University a diverse background as well as an enthusiasm for Christian higher education.
Prior to joining Waynesburg University, Jacobs served in various roles at West Virginia University, most recently as the director of the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and an assistant professor in the department of behavioral medicine and psychiatry. As the director of WVU’s Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, Jacobs was responsible for program operations and assessment. She also assisted with programmatic accreditation and evaluated services and recommended evidence-based practices.
Previously at WVU, Jacobs worked as a clinical therapist for the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and an assistant professor for the Department of Political Science.
WVU repeatedly recognized Jacobs for her exceptional work as an educator. Among her many awards are the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teacher Award (2003), the Golden Apple Outstanding Teacher (2002) and the Department of Political Science Outstanding Teacher Award (2002).
Published extensively, Dr. Jacobs’ recent titles include “NGOS, the European Union and the Case of the Environment,” (with Anthony Zito) in Transition Activism in the UN and EU: A Comparative Study and “Civil Society in Argentina: Opportunities and Challenges for National and Transnational Organisation,” (with Martin Maldonado) in the Journal of Latin American Studies.
Jacobs has presented at a wide range of conferences, including the National Association of Social Workers Spring Continuing Education Conference in Charleston, W.Va., in 2013.
She holds a Ph.D. and a master’s degree, both in political science from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s degree in counseling from West Virginia University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.
Active in her community, Jacobs currently serves as the president of the board of directors for the Morgantown Dog Owners Group and on the advisory panel for City of Morgantown dog parks. Since 2011, she has been an associate adviser of Venturing Crew 21. Venturing, a co-ed youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for men and women aged 14 through 20, provides positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring leaders.