Curriculum Vitae
Nicole S. Ferwerda
Office:
119 Kildee
Ames, IA 50011-3150
nikkif@iastate.edu
515-290-7669
Education:
2004
Home:
1130 Y Avenue
Grand Junction, IA 50107
515-451-5539
Texas A& M University, College Station, Texas
Non-degree seeking, 12 hours of doctoral studies
2002
Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
Master of Natural and Applied Science, Equine Reproductive Physiology
2000
University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Specialization: Equine
Minor: Leadership, Education and Communication
Teaching Experience:
August 2007 – present
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Lecturer/Farm Manager
Teaching responsibilities include:
 AnS 116X Practicum in Safe Horse Handling and Welfare F. SS 2012-present
*Developed and delivered new experimental course offered first time Summer 2012
*Designed to give AnS students lacking a background in practical animal handling the
skills needed in upper level courses, graduate school, internships and careers
 AnS 216 Equine Science F. S. SS. 3 cr 2007-2012
*Remodeled for online delivery in the summer of 2012, giving students the opportunity
to access this course during the summer even if they are not on campus
*44 students enrolled in the first summer offered
 AnS 217 Equine Farm Practicum F. S. 2012-present
*Revamped and employed this updated course for the first time during Fall 2012
*Made this course available both semesters beginning Spring 2013 to better meet the
demands of our growing student population
 AnS 306 Equine Evaluation S. 3 cr 2008-present
*Created and delivered this course in Spring 2008
 AnS 317A Equine Behavior and Training F. SS. 2009-present
*Formerly listed as 493
*Adjusted the syllabus and timeline in 2012 to make this former Summer only course
work for the Fall semester to allow more students in to the course.
 AnS 332 Reproduction Lab - Equine S. 2013-present
*Completely overhauled and renamed the foaling and reproductive management class
formerly listed as AnS 417 to align with AnS 332 Reproduction Lab (Livestock) at the
suggestion of the curriculum review committee
*Instructed this course in the new format for the first time Spring 2013
 AnS 475E Horse Judging Team F. S. 2007-present
 AnS 490 Independent Study F. S. 2007-present
*Varied projects related to equine studies
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*Assist with ongoing undergraduate research project on lactation in mares with
direction from Dr. Leo Timms
AnS 497 Teaching Experience in Animal Science F. S. 2007-present
*Offer students interested in gaining teaching experience the opportunity to work with
me in designing, implementing, and delivering teaching materials
Additional responsibilities include
 Managing the ISU Horse Barns
*Responsible for day-to-day management of the ISU horse herd including finances,
health, breeding, marketing, and horse use for teaching, research, extracurricular clubs,
and extension.
*Role Model for Equine Farm Management. Teaching is a daily activity at the barn –
from scheduled tours to passers-by to the 15+ student employees to the clubs and classes
that use the facility and the classroom
*Design new equine housing facility including decision on dimensions, stalls, flooring,
fencing, watering, light, electricity, and biosecurity.
 Advising 35+ undergraduate students
*Assist students in choosing courses, activities and internships that will help them
reach their goals
 Student recruitment
*Reach out to prospective students at horse shows, sales, and on campus visits to
encourage their attendance at ISU
 Serving as Block and Bridle Horse Show Advisor
*Sounding board for student ideas for this student ran horse show
 Served as advisor of the Horseman’s Association/Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
(IHSA) 2010-2012
*Mentor and chaperone for convention
 Educational workshops and camps
*Design and plan horse judging workshops and camps
*Speak and/or demonstrate at 4-H Roundup and other events
 Rated 3.45(out of 4.0) by 2011 Seniors during exit interviews
July 2002 – July 2007
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Lecturer/Horse Center Manager.
 Taught lab portions of graduate and undergraduate equine reproduction courses as well as
lectures and labs for extension service programs
 Managed and coordinated the use of the facilities and day-to-day care of 200+ horses
used in teaching, research, extension, and athletic programs in the Departments of
Animal Science and Athletics
 Responsible for preparation and management of budgets, student worker staff, horse
sales, advertising and breeding of university and non-university owned horses
August 2000 – May 2002
Missouri State University (Southwest Missouri State University), Springfield, Missouri.
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Farm Manager.
 Planned and taught labs and lectures in Introduction to Horses, Light Horse Evaluation,
Horse Management, and assisted in coaching the Horse Judging and IHSA Horse Show
Teams
 Aided in the teaching of the SMSU Horse Breeders School and training of stallions used
 Supervised day-to-day horse care and student labor in the feeding and maintenance of
40+ head of school horses
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Facilitated the coordination of student and outside activities at the Ag Center
Assisted with Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks, a cooperative program between SMS
and the Council of Churches
Collected stallions, teased and bred mares
Helped organize the IHSA horse show
Maintained farm grounds and arena
Seminars and Workshops Guest Speeches (hosted)
ISU New Faculty Orientation Panel, 2014
 Panelist discussing teaching at ISU for lecturers, clinicians, and adjunct faculty – what to expect,
recommendations and suggestions for getting started
NAEAA National Conference Presenter, 2012
 Understanding our student population: Where did they come from and where do they think they
are going?
Horse Judging Coaches and Advisors Clinic, approved for CEU credit in 2011
 Learning to coach a youth horse judging team with focus on listening and critiquing oral reasons
Ring Steward Workshop, 2008-present
 Taught: How to scribe for trail, western riding, reining and lunge line
4-H Round up, 2008-present
 Tours of new ELC, 2014
 How to Manage the Healthy Broodmare during Foaling, 2014
 Reproductive Management of the Mare, 2013
 Training the Western Pleasure Horse, 2012
 Basics of Shipped Semen for Horses, 2012
 How to Ride Your Horsemanship Patterns, 2011
 Bits and How They Work, 2010
 Insider Tips on Showmanship, 2010
 Conformation: Form to Function, 2009
 Early Training and Handling of A Foal, 2008
 Training the Reining Horse, 2008
Swine/Equine Showdown (recruitment activity for Iowa youth interested in horses), 2008
Cyclone Horse Judging Camp, 2008-2012
Saddle Up with Dennis Brouse Episode 107, aired on RFDTV, 2008
 Video of Conformation: Helpful information for purchasing a horse
 Video of Equine Behavior and Training course at ISU
TAMU Breeders School wet labs, 2002-2007
 Organized and taught stallion handling
 Semen collection and evaluation
 Semen processing for on farm and shipped semen
TAMU Adult Extension Programs: Guest Speeches/Demos, 2002-2007
 Horse Owners 101: Grooming Your Horse
 Performance Horse: Fitness in Your Horse
 Law Enforcement: Body Condition Scoring and Positively Identifying Horses
 Mare and Foal: Handling and care of the newborn foal
 Estrous Detection
 Farm Tours
American Quarter Horse Association: Test Ride, 2006
SMSU Horse Breeder’s School, 2000-2002
 Semen Evaluation
 Stallion collection
Awards Received:
2013 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Excellence in Teaching by Lecturers and Adjunct
Faculty award
2009 Student Scholars and Leaders Honored Faculty
Departmental Activities/Services:
Block and Bridle Horse Show Advisor, 2013-2014
Curriculum Committee, 2012-2014
Horsemen’s Association/IHSA Advisor 2009- 2012
Academic Quadrathlon Committee 2010, 2012-2014
Guest Advisor for Block and Bridle National Convention 2009
Student Recruitment Committee 2008-2014
Round Up Committee – 2008-2011
Scholarship Committee – 2011-2014
Chuckwagon Breakfast Committee 2007-2009
Farm User Committee – 2012-2014
Little North American Showmanship Contest, Horse Judge 2007
Faculty Search Committees: 4
Workshops and Seminars Attended
2013 CELT: Frantic Student, Busy Instructor: How to Incorporate Writing into Your Class
CALS: Lecturer Luncheons (2)
EHS: Tractor and Skidloader Safety
EHS: Personal Protective Equipment
EHS: Worker Right To Know
Office of Equal Opportunity: Title IX Awareness and Violence Prevention for Faculty and Staff
Office of Equal Opportunity: Unlawful Harassment Prevention for Higher Education Faculty
Office of Equal Opportunity: Unlawful Harassment Prevention Supervisor Supplement for
Higher Education Faculty CITI: Investigators, Students, and Staff Refresher Course (Working with the IACUC)
2012 CELT: Bb Learn: Creating, Submitting, and Grading Online Assignments
CELT: Bb Learn: Creating and Managing Groups
CELT: Teaching Poster Symposium
ComETS - Increasing Student Engagement, Mobile Learning Strategies, NAEAA Conference
2011 CELT: Beyond Bullets Being Creative in the Classroom Using PowerPoint
CELT: How do I make Blackboard Learn’s Grade Center Work For Me
CELT: How to develop effective formative course assessment systems
CELT: What you need to know to convert your WebCT course to Blackboard Learn
CELT: How can I expand my online assessment offerings thru Blackboard Learn's Tests,
Surveys & Pools?
National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA) National Conference
2010 National Reining Horse Association Judges Seminar
ISU Department of Animal Science Faculty Retreat: Peer Evaluation of Teaching
2009 CELT (Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching) Introduction to WIMBA
2008 American Paint Horse Association Judges Seminar
Animal Science New Faculty Orientation
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences New Adviser Orientation
Philosophy of advising, academic standards, forms, degree audits
2007 ISU New Faculty Orientation
CELT: University Teaching Seminar
ABCs of grading
Planning your course and course outcomes
Approaches to teaching larger classes
Using webCT Gold
In class discussion and informal group work
Technology in the classroom
New Faculty Tours of ISU facilities
Affiliations:
National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA)
Indicators of Excellence Working Group
New Student and Exiting Student Assessment Working Groups
North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)
American Paint Horse Association
Pony Of the Americas Club
2003-2007 Officer of Texas Chapter
2009 POA Judges Card
2010-2012 Genetics Committee Chairperson
National Reining Horse Association
Stock Horse Of Texas
Iowa Horse Council
Education Committee: Sponsorship Evaluation
National Horse Judging Team Coaches Association
Publications:
Harryman, K, Meyers, A, Kain,L, Ferwerda, N, Timms, L Evaluation of Mare Milk Composition/Quality
During Lactation. 2013 Animal Industry Report.
Craig, TM, Ferwerda NS, et al. Evidence of Ivermectin Resistance by Parascaris Equorum on a Texas Horse
Farm. J Vet Equine Sc 2007;27:67-71.
Nicole Ferwerda. ‘Spot’light on Coat Color. Pony of the Americas June 2010-September 2010.