Jim Shaeffer, Sr., is the Associate Vice Provost for Outreach & Engagement.  Jim came to JMU in February of 2006, having previously served at the University of North Dakota and the University of Wyoming.  Before becoming Associate Vice Provost, he held the position of Associate Dean for the College of Graduate and Outreach Programs.  Jim earned his Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University, a Master's degree from Kansas State University, and his PhD from Northwestern University.  Jim provides leadership for all of Outreach & Engagement, and serves on a wide variety of campus, local, regional, and national committees and task forces.

shaeffjm@jmu.edu

(540)568-4253

Carol Fleming is the Director of Outreach & Engagement, and has worked at JMU since July of 2006.  As Director, she works on developing programs that meet the needs of our students and partners.  She develops and maintains relationships with on-campus units, school divisions, Higher Education Centers, and local businesses.  She also oversees all marketing decisions and handles personnel issues.  Carol has a Bachelor's degree in Dance and a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Arts from Columbia College in Chicago.  She believes that simple moments, humor, family, feeling part of something, and comfort are the most important parts of her happiness. She is married to Dany Fleming, and has two children, Jack (8) and Lily (4), and two dogs, Luna and Zuni. 

fleminca@jmu.edu

(540)568-8987

Sarah MacDonald serves as Program Coordinator for Outreach & Engagement.  She came to JMU in July of 2007, and is responsible for coordinating multiple aspects of events and programs for Outreach & Engagement, including marketing, communications, and logistical arrangements. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Blackburn College, and Master's degrees in English and Human Resource Education from the University of Illinois.  Sarah spends her time with her husband Greg, reading, gardening, and training her dogs, Bailey and Declan. 

macdonsk@jmu.edu

(540)568-7958

Pamela Hamilton is the Learning Services Coordinator for the Adult Degree Program within Outreach & Engagement. She came to JMU in October of 2000, and previously served as a writer in Media Relations, a web writer for ESOL Main Street, and Associate Director of the Workforce Improvement Network. As Learning Services Coordinator, she works with adults who are returning to college to complete their Bachelor's degree.  She is their unofficial first advisor, so she helps them select a program of study here at JMU that will help them achieve their educational and career goals.  Pam earned her Bachelor's degree in English from Connecticut College, and her Master's degree in Reading from Rhode Island College. She is the proud grandmother to Lindsay (12), and Madisyn (9), and "mom" to Brillo and Bailey, the best cats in the world, and their new big brother, Chaucer. Pam is also a newlywed.  She and her husband Bate were married in Las Vegas on May 26, 2009.

brownpg@jmu.edu

(540)568-6824

 Thomas Laub serves as the Academic Coordinator for the Adult Degree Program at the New College Institute in Martinsville, Virginia. Tom joined JMU in September 2008, and has previously taught at Sweet Briar College and Longwood University. He coordinates the Adult Degree Program for students taking courses at the New College Institute, including teaching courses in European and Japanese history, advising students, and recruiting and managing faculty. Tom earned his Bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University, his Master's in history at American University in Washington, D.C., and his Ph.D. in modern European History at the University of Virginia, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He spends his free time settling into a new house and working in the garden.

laubtj@jmu.edu

(276)403-9074

Nicki Ulmer is the Assistant to the Associate Vice Provost for Outreach & Engagement.  She has been at JMU since September, 2005, and previously served as Outreach Course Administrator.  As Assistant to the Associate Vice Provost, Nicki manages scheduling, communications, and other aspects of the Associate Vice Provost's position. She is also responsible for budgeting, reconciliation, and fiscal accounting.  Nicki holds an Associate's degree in Small Business Management, and is currently working on completing her Bachelor's degree through the Adult Degree Program. A native of the Shenandoah Valley, she grew up in and currently lives in the Broadway area.  She enjoys helping her four children become who they are, reading, traveling, cooking, spending time with close friends, taking walks, and writing.

ulmernc@jmu.edu

(540)568-2870 

Amy Jefferson is the Admissions Coordinator for Outreach & Engagement. She joined JMU in September of 2007, and is completing her bachelor's degree with the Adult Degree Program. Amy process all of the applications Outreach & Engagement receives, including applications for JMU Community Students, Graduate and Undergraduate certificate students, High School Dual Enrollment students, and Academy attendees (Content Teaching Academy, the Department of Correctional Education seminars, etc). She also assists Nicki Ulmer with course administration and faculty support. When she is not in the office, you will find her spending time with her husband and three beautiful children.

jefferae@jmu.edu

(540)568-4253

Meghan Delobe is the Administrative Assistant for Outreach & Engagement. She joined JMU in June of 2009, and is completing a master's degree in Social Foundations of Education. Her duties include handling payment of all online non-credit programs and community events, processing CEU requests, and preparing certificates for completed programs. She also serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and community members. When she is not in the office, you will find her spending time with family and friends, studying, at UREC or doing something outdoors.

delobemp@jmu.edu

(540)568-4253

Courtney Portell serves as an Outreach & Engagement Graduate Assistant. She came to JMU in August of 2009, and provides assistance for general administrative office duties and communication with Virginia school divisions, among other projects. She holds a Bachelor's degree from The College of William and Mary, and is currently pursuing her Master's in School Counseling from JMU. Courtney enjoys playing basketball, cooking for friends, and shopping.

portelca@jmu.edu

(540)568-4255

Michael Ellis is a Graduate Assistant for Outreach & Engagement, and graduated from JMU in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. He is currently pursuing his Master's in Secure Software Engineering. As Graduate Assistant, Mike provides technical support to the department, as well as general administrative office support. In his spare time, Mike is involved with both the JMU Crew team and the JMU Snowboard Racing Team.

ellisms@jmu.edu

(540)568-4255