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Jamie Comstock is currently the director of the executive leadership group at the American Council on Education (ACE). As director, she is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering executive leadership programs for college and university presidents, chief academic officers, and other senior-level campus leaders. She identifies emerging trends and issues that affect institutional governance, management and effectiveness while serving as an expert resource to ACE and its members.
Previously she has served as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for Butler University, Jamie Comstock worked to enhance the university’s visibility in the community and contributed to the highest possible success rate for students. Dr. Comstock's role at Butler University allowed her to develop strategic relationships with foundations and corporate partners regionally and nationally, helping the University to attain national recognition as well as additional resources and support.
With skills in interpersonal communication, fundraising, and collaborative planning, Jamie Comstock has won several awards for her administrative work, her communication research, and her teaching abilities. After moving into administrative assignments, she has continued to teach at least one Communication course every year because she understands and values that importance of the classroom experience and never wanted to get too far away from the academic mission, which was the main reason she entered higher education. Part of Dr. Comstock’s philosophy of collegiate education focuses on the diversity of the student body, which is influenced by the school’s recruitment and retention programs and other initiatives designed to promote social responsibility and global awareness. Jamie Comstock also fully understands and advocates for the benefits of a curriculum that is grounded in and inspired by the liberal arts.
Throughout the course of her career, Jamie Comstock has continued to work to improve access to quality higher education. Her commitment to providing a chance for students to excel and develop their careers has spanned thirty years and includes faculty and administrative posts at Illinois State University, the University of West Florida, Saint Louis University, Baker University, Millikin University, and Butler University.
A strong advocate for civic engagement as a central component of quality education, Jamie Comstock has been active in the communities in which she has lived. Currently a board member of Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, she also has served as a YMCA board member, a member of various Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development committees, and a volunteer for numerous not-for-profit organizations and initiatives, including a no-kill animal shelter and community arts programs.
With skills in interpersonal communication, fundraising, and collaborative planning, Jamie Comstock has won several awards for her administrative work, her communication research, and her teaching abilities. After moving into administrative assignments, she has continued to teach at least one Communication course every year because she understands and values that importance of the classroom experience and never wanted to get too far away from the academic mission, which was the main reason she entered higher education. Part of Dr. Comstock’s philosophy of collegiate education focuses on the diversity of the student body, which is influenced by the school’s recruitment and retention programs and other initiatives designed to promote social responsibility and global awareness. Jamie Comstock also fully understands and advocates for the benefits of a curriculum that is grounded in and inspired by the liberal arts.
Throughout the course of her career, Jamie Comstock has continued to work to improve access to quality higher education. Her commitment to providing a chance for students to excel and develop their careers has spanned thirty years and includes faculty and administrative posts at Illinois State University, the University of West Florida, Saint Louis University, Baker University, Millikin University, and Butler University.
A strong advocate for civic engagement as a central component of quality education, Jamie Comstock has been active in the communities in which she has lived. Currently a board member of Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, she also has served as a YMCA board member, a member of various Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development committees, and a volunteer for numerous not-for-profit organizations and initiatives, including a no-kill animal shelter and community arts programs.
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