Jeff Miller
BSc and MSc in Agricultural Education from The Ohio State University with PhD from The Pennsylvania State University. Currently working as Builder and Connector of Leadership Networks at Innovative Leadership Solutions, Inc.
| Headline: | Educator |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Industries: | Education |
| Groups: | Linking Indiana |
| Visas: | any |
| Interested in: | Consulting opportunities, Helping friends, Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Providing services to startups |
| Schools: | Ohio State University System - Columbus, Pennsylvania State University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Innovative Leadership Solutions, Inc. – http://www.inleadsol.com |
| Position: | Builder and Connector of Leadership Networks |
| Description: | Provide education, consultation, and coaching services to groups primarily focused around leadership, collaboration, and organizational learning practices. Also an associate of the Cascade Center for Community
Leadership and Governance. |
| Employer: | Community Leadership Association. – http://communityleadership.org |
| Position: | Interim Executive Director |
| Time period: | January 2002 - December 2003 |
| Description: | Provided daily leadership and management functions to the membership organization of local community leadership programs. Assisted and facilitated the Board’s reorganization, cost saving processes, and search for permanent leadership. |
| Employer: | Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership – http://www.greenleaf.org |
| Position: | Workshop Designer and Trainer |
| Time period: | January 1999 - December 2003 |
| Description: | Member of workshop training and facilitation team, focusing on the application of servant-leadership in workplace and community settings. |
| Employer: | 4-H Youth Development Education North Dakota State University Extension Service |
| Position: | Assistant Director and State Leader |
| Time period: | January 1996 - December 1999 |
| Description: | Provided vision and leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a statewide youth development leadership program. Directed 10 FTE’s and an annual budget exceeding $500,000 in appropriated, revenue, and grant sources. Facilitated delivery of non-formal educational programs across 53 counties through an additional 66 FTE’s of paid staff and more than 6,000 volunteers. Provided leadership for an on-going staff and organizational development effort to improve program design and delivery. Significant Accomplishments: Clarification of vision, and building of continuity, cohesiveness, and focus to the ND 4-H Youth Development Program. Adoption of standards of practice in youth program curriculum development. Improved, and provided more frequent leadership, professional, & organizational development opportunities for all staff and volunteers. Development of “core competencies” inventory for professional educators. Also served as secretary on the Board of Directors for the North Dakota 4-H Foundation. Worked to maintain alignment between program and Foundation priorities. Also served on the Land-Grant University System’s “Workforce Preparation” national initiative team (http://www.reeusda.gov/wfp). |
| Employer: | National Network for Collaboration - http://crs.uvm.edu/nnco |
| Position: | Convener, Member |
| Time period: | January 1994 - December 1999 |
| Description: | Convener 1996-99
Member 1994 - 1999 Dispersed, diverse group of faculty from 20 state land-grant universities and the Families, 4-H and Nutrition unit of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Facilitated development of materials, processes, and tools that help groups and individuals work more effectively in addressing issues of common concern. Provided leadership, coordination, and management of the Network's partnership efforts as well as program and materials development and delivery. Helped provide oversight of the $150,000 annual budget. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Pennsylvania State University |
| Time period: | 1991 |
| Degree: | Agricultural & Extension Education, Emphasis in Adolescent Development & Educational Design, PhD |
| University: | Ohio State University System - Columbus |
| Time period: | 1983 - 1985 |
| Degree: | Agricultural Education, MSc |
| University: | Ohio State University System - Columbus |
| Time period: | 1979 - 1983 |
| Degree: | Agricultural Education, BSc |
PUBLICATIONS
| Papers: | - The Learning Community: Strategies for Bridging Organizational Learning Concepts with Communities. Miller, J.P., Hogue, T.A., and Hays, C.E. Proceedings of U.N. Conference on Engaging Communities. (2005). http://engagingcommunities2005.org
- Effective Collaboration: Strategies for Pursuing Common Goals. 2nd Edition. (2002). Hogue, T. and Miller, J. Rocky Mountain Press. Denver, Colorado. - Managing Organizational Complexity: The Servant-Leadership Approach. (2000). Miller, J.P. Conference Proceedings, Systems Thinking in Action Conference (www.pegasuscom.com). San Diego. (October). - Community Capacity: Leadership Approaches for Collaboration that Build and Sustain Positive Change. (1997). Miller, J.P. & Rowe, E. Proceedings of Leaders in Leadership: The Association of Leadership Educators: Columbus, OH. pp. 34-40. - Collaboration Framework Interactive Training Package. (1996). Hogue, T., Bergstrom, A., Miller J., & Russell, J. National Network for Collaboration. Cooperative State Research, Education, & Extension Service, USDA. - Collaboration Framework... Addressing Community Capacity. (1995). National Network for Collaboration. Monograph published to further the work of the Extension System Children, Youth, & Family Network. |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | Adjunct Faculty Member
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, Indianapolis Campus http://kelley.iupui.edu University of Indianapolis – Graduate Business Programs http://gradbus.uindy.edu Fort Hays State University -- Department of Leadership Studies and Virtual College http://e-leadership.net Duquesne University – School of Leadership and Professional Advancement http://www.leadership.duq.edu Provide on-going instruction and program guidance in each school’s graduate and undergraduate leadership curriculum. Co-designer of the “Leadership Track” in the University of Indianapolis MBA program. Contributed to development of the “e-leadership.net” concept at Fort Hays. - American Society for Training & Development, past member - Association of Leadership Educators, charter member, Past President - Indiana Leadership Association, member - Indianapolis Leadership Roundtable, participant - International Leadership Association, organizational member - Organization Development Network, member - O.D. (Organizational Development) Breakfast Group, North Indianapolis, member and backup convener - Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, member |
