Name: Ember Keithley
Department: School of Agriculture, College of Business and Technology
Rank: Academic Advisor Agriculture
Education:
Highest degree earned: Masters of Business Administration
Year conferred: 2001
Institution: Western Illinois University
Other degree(s) earned: Bachelor of Science in Business
Year conferred: 1994
Institution: Western Illinois University
Major field: Finance
Employment/Experience:
Firm: Western Illinois University
Position: Academic Advisor
Dates: 2000-Present
Firm: Union Bank/West
Position: Operations Assistant
Dates: March-August, 2000
Firm: Community Banks of Colorado Tech Center-LPO
Position: Loan Technician
Dates: April 1999 – March 2000
Firm: First National Bank of Boulder County
Position: Mortgage Loan Administrator
Dates: August 1998 – April 1999
Firm: MidAmerica National Bank
Position: Senior Loan Processor/Trust Operations Asst./Teller
Dates: April 1993 – August 1998
Teaching Experience:
Institution: Western Illinois University
Rank/Dates: Adjunct Instructor, as needed since 2005
Presentations:
Peer Reviewed Journals:
Keithley, Ember. “Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements: 2010 edition for
2011 matriculation” book review NACADA Journal (31) 1, Spring 2011
Keithley, Ember. “A Survival Guide for Students” book review NACADA Journal (27) 1,
Spring 2007]
Presentations:
Johnson, Don T., Keithley, Ember, and Joseph Panici. “Do Prerequisites Matter in
Principles of Finance” MBAA International - Academy of Finance, March, 2005
University
Council of Academic Advisors (COAA) Vice Chair
- COAA Professional Development Committee Member
- COAA Assessment Committee Member
- COAA Public Relations/Social Committee Member
- COAA Awards and Recognition Committee Member
- COAA Campus Affairs Committee Member
College of Business and Technology Career Week Committee
- Etiquette Dinner/Lunch Committee Chair
Council of Academic Advisors (COAA) Ex-Officio CAGAS Representative
COAA representative for the College of Business and Technology
Supply Chain Management Faculty Search Committee
Attended the MAP-Works seminar and have helped to train advisors and establish the
MAP-Works program for first semester freshmen on campus
COAA representative on the Plus/Minus Implementation Committee
College of Business and Technology Advisor Search Committee
College of Business and Technology Curriculum and Assessment Committee
Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP), Secretary/Treasurer 2003 – 2007
Student Assistance and Parent Services Center Assistant Director Search Committee
Department of Marketing and Finance Chair Search Committee
University Strategic Plan Personnel Implementation Committee
Organization and Management CAS Academic Advising Self Assessment Team
Financial Resources and Facilities, Technology, and Equipment CAS Academic Advising
Self Assessment Team
University Advising and Academic Support Center Advisor Search Committee
College of Business and Technology Week Planning Committee
Department
Agriculture IAI Panel Member
Agronomy Faculty Search Committee
Ag Vocator Advisor
Forestry Faculty Search Committee
Recruitment Committee
Scholarship Committee
Sigma Alpha Co-Advisor
Special Awards
2011-2012 Outstanding Academic Advisor
Professional Memberships/Affiliations
N/A