Read More >> | Ed Brokaw, Ph.D. Department Chair and Professor of Animal Science
B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1971
Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1975 Phone: 325.674.2401
Email: brokawe@acu.edu Harmony--Learner--Adaptability--Responsibility--Consistency Areas of scholarship/expertise: Publications: Predicting Beef Cattle Performance with Serum T4. 1975, Journal of Animal Science, 41:246 (Abstr.) "Using a Visiting Committee for Departmental Evaluation." NACTA Journal. XXXIV, 3(1990):19 AG Alumni Distribution: Implications for Leadership Development. NACTA Journal. XXXV,3(1991):21 Student Interests/Personality Type Assessment of Agriculture Majors at a Private, Liberal Arts University and Its Implications for Program Enhancement for Leadership Development. NACTA Journal. XXXV,3(1991):21. Review--Instructional Media, Content Panel Member for Computer Applications in Poultry Management. NACTA Journal. XXXV,2(1991):58. “Enhancing the Curricula Through Experiential Learning of Faculty Members.” NACTA Journal. 44,3(2000):5. The Challenges of Retaining Students in Animal Sciences, NACTA Journal Vol. 52, No. 2, 2008, 83. On an Animal Science Curriculum Change for Student Retention, NACTA Journal Vol. 52, No. 2, 2008, 83.
Professional/Conference Presentations: Brokaw, B. E. 2006. Student Perceptions of the Mental Abilities of Domestic Animals. Presentation at the 52nd Annual NACTA Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Jun 18-20
Professional memberships: Agriculture Consortium of Texas, Executive Board, Secretary American Society of Animal Science Council for Agriculture, Science, and Technology National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Past Director Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Society of America Beta Beta Beta - National Biological Society National Block and Bridle, Past V-P and President
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Read More >> | Jim Cooke, Ph.D. Professor of Environmental Science
B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1972
M.S., North Texas State University, 1978
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1994 Phone: 325.674.2401
Email: cookej@acu.edu Connectedness--Learner--Maximizer--Belief--Self-Assurance Areas of scholarship/expertise: Initiate an assessment of ACU’s Carbon Footprint using Clean Air- Cool Planet Campus Climate Action Toolkit. Trip to California to collect qualitative data for Place Paper Research (Faculty Scholarship Award, Spring Semester 2009), October 9-14, 2008.
Publications: Professional memberships: Member of the Ross Creek Trail Riders Association Consultant w/ Doug Smith (ACU Board Member) concerning developing green initiatives on the Smith Ranch in View, TX. (pro bono). November 21, 2008 Volunteer using technological talents to those in need (pro bono). Sierra Club Member Wilderness Society Member
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Read More >> | Emmett Miller Assistant Professor of Range and Environmental Science
B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1970
M.S., Abilene Christian University, 1980 Phone: 325.674.2401
Email: millere@acu.edu Harmony--Responsibility--Belief--Adaptability--Connectedness Areas of scholarship/expertise: Professional memberships: Society For Range Management Soil and Water Conservation Society Native Prairies Association of Texas North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
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Read More >> | Michael Nicodemus, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
B.A., Ohio State University, 1999
M.S., Ohio State University, 2003
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2007 Phone: 325.674.2401
Email: man08a@acu.edu Adaptability--Input--Restorative--Learner--Intellection Areas of scholarship/expertise: Publications: Nicodemus, M.A., K.F. Salifu, and D.F. Jacobs 2009. Influence of lanthanum level and interactions with nitrogen source on early development of Juglans nigra. Journal of Rare Earths. 27:270-279. Nicodemus, M.A., K.F. Salifu, and D.F. Jacobs 2008. Nitrate reductase activity and nitrogen compounds in xylem exudate of Juglans nigra in relation to varying N source and rate. Trees – Structure and Function. 22:685-695. Nicodemus, M.A., K.F. Salifu, and D.F. Jacobs 2008. Growth, nutrition, and photosynthetic response of Juglans nigra to varying nitrogen source and rate. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 31:1917-1936. Salifu, K.F., M.A. Nicodemus, D.F. Jacobs, and A.S. Davis 2006. Evaluating chemical indices of growing media for nursery production of Quercus rubra seedlings. HortScience. 41:1342-1346.
Professional memberships: American Society of Agronomy Crop Science Society of America Soil Science Society of America National Academic Advising Association North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
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Read More >> | Mandy Scudder Administrative Coordinator and Degree Plan Specialist
B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1998 Phone: 325.674.2401
Email: scudderm@acu.edu Responsibility--Maximizer--Empathy--Belief--Adaptability |
