Dr. James P. Baker

Email

JBaker@MissouriState.edu

Phone

417-836-8501

(work)

Office

Carrington Hall 210

Department

VP Research and Economic Development

Postal mail

Missouri State University

VP Research and Economic Development

901 S. National Ave.

Springfield, MO 65897 work

Vice President for Research and Economic Development and International Programs

Education

PhD in Education, May 1995, University of Idaho
Dissertation: Integrative Curriculum: The Integration of Vocational and Academic Education
Masters in Public Administration, May 1981, Boise State University
BA in Sociology, May 1975, Boise State University, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi

Professional experience

Vice President for Research & Economic Development & International Programs, 2011-present
Vice President for Research and Economic Development and China Programs, Missouri State University, 2005-2011
Assistant to the President, Missouri State University, 1993-2005
Chancellor, Missouri State University-Mountain Grove, 1998-2005
Coordinator, Missouri State University-Extended Campus, 1993-2005
Director, Ozarks Studies Institute, Missouri State University, 1995-2005
Co-Director, Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute, Missouri State University, 2003-2004
Director, Office of Research Administration, Boise State University, Boise, ID, 1987-1993
Director, Hemingway Western Studies Center, Boise State University, Boise, ID, 1987-1993
Coordinator for Special Projects and Program Development, Boise State University, Boise, ID, 1985-1987
Public Research Services Coordinator, University Research Center, Boise State University, Boise, ID, 1981-1985

Research and professional interests

Present community involvement

Board of Directors, Missouri Technology Corporation (appointed by Governor of Missouri)
Board of Directors, Missouri Biotechnology Association
Board of Directors, Springfield Innovation, Inc.
Member, Local Issues Public Policy Task Force, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors, St. John’s Medical Research Institute, Inc.
Member, Springfield International Business Council

University service

Member, Administrative Council
Member, Executive Budget Committee
Chair, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Management Team (HIPAA)
Member, China Management Group
Member, Broadcast Services Management Committee
Member, Professional Education Through Technical Education (PETT)
Member, Environmental Management System Policy Panel
Member, MSU/City Staff Group

Awards and honors

2004 Friend of the Industry Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to establishment of the Missouri Wine and Grape Industry. Presented by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.