Jim YoderShadow
Chemistry and Physical Science faculty
Phone: 620-327-8139
Office Location: Charles Hall (C4)

Affiliated Departments

Educational Background

Taylor University (Upland, Ind.), 1960-61
A.A., Hesston College, 1962
B.A. with honors, chemistry, Goshen (Ind.) College, 1964
Ph.D., organic chemistry with minors in physical chemistry and philosophy of science, Indiana University (Bloomington), 1969

Courses Taught

  • Chem 101 Introductory Chemistry - 4 cr hrs
  • Chem 121 General Chemistry I - 4/5 cr hrs
  • Chem 122 General Chemistry II - 4/5 cr hrs
  • Chem 203 Organic Chemistry I - 4 cr hrs
  • Chem 204 Organic Chemistry II - 4 cr hrs
  • PhSc 200 Principles of Physical Science - 4 cr hrs
  • PhSc 201 General Astronomy - 4 cr hrs

In Addition …

Fellowships and Awards

  • Teacher Recognition Award, University of Kansas, 1995
  • Outstanding Teaching Assistant, Indiana University, 1966-67
  • B.A. (with honors), Goshen College, 1964

Research

Dissertation: Zinc/Acid Reductions of Gamma-Diketones (under Ernest Wenkert)
Post Graduate Research
Summer 1972, Kansas State University (with Michael Montgo)
Summers 1991, '92, '93, Wichita State University (with William C. Groutas)

Publications

  • "Zinc Reduction of Gamma-Diketones" in Journal of Organic Chemistry (1970) (with E. Wenkert)
  • "An Investigation into Two-Dimensional NMR - a First Year Organic Chemistry Experiment" in NMR Exercises for the Undergraduate Laboratory/Classroom; FT-NMR Workshop Papers; National Science Foundation; 1995

Other Professional Experiences

Resource Utilization and Environmental Management
Summer - 1974; Utah State University; Logan, UT
Patterns of Problem Solving; National Science Foundation Short Course
1975; University of Missouri--Kansas City; Kansas City, MO
Institute on Philosophical Ethics for Science and Engineering Faculty
Summer - 1978; Georgetown University; Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Workshop in FT-NMR
May 21 - 26, 1995; Central Missouri State University; Evansville, MO
Hawaiian Skies; NSF Short Course for College Teachers
July 19 - 22, 1995; Keck Observatory and Offices, Wimea, HI
Summer Instrumentation Workshop (2YC3)
July 28 - August 2, 1996; Western Washington State University, Bellingham, WA
Using New Technologies for Teaching Introductory Astronomy; Chautauqua Short Course
June 5 -7, 1997; College of St. Catherine; St. Paul, MN
Creation, Evolution or Both? A Multiple Model Approach; Chautauqua Short Course
May 17 - 19, 2000, University of Dayton; Dayton, OH

Work Experience

  • Teaching Assistant, Indiana University, 1964 - 68
  • Faculty, Hesston College, 1968 -
  • Lecturer, University of Swaziland, 1979 - 81
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Wichita State University, 1988 - 89; 1998-99
  • Summer Instructor, Goshen (IN) College, three times in the 1970's
  • Adjunct Instructor, Bethel College, 1969-78, 1981-85, (combined Hesston/Bethel two-semester Organic Chemistry course)
  • Adjunct Instructor, Tabor College (Hillsboro, Kan.), 1984,1990

Community and Civic Positions

  • Board of Education, USD - #460 (Hesston Public School District), 1983-2003
  • Board of Directors, Kansas Association of School Boards, Region 5 Vice President (1995-present)
  • Tree Board (Hesston, Kan.) 1985-1995 (Founding Chair, 1985)
  • Board of Directors, ESSDACK (Educational Services and Staff Development Association of Central Kansas) 1992 - 1997 (chair, 1996-97)

Interests

International Experiences:
Mini Study Service Term (Goshen college) Haiti; Summer, 1973 (12 days)
Visiting Lecturer University of Swaziland; 1979-81
Hobbies Include: public speaking, drama, racquetball, biking, reading, travel
Recent Dramatic Roles:
Malvolio, Twelfth Night (William Shakespeare), Hesston College (1993)
Bottom, the Weaver, A Midsummer's Night Dream (William Shakespeare), Hesston College (1995}
Monsieur Jordain (title role) The Bourgeois Gentleman (Moliere), Hesston College (1996)
Scrooge A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens), Hesston College (1999)