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Dr. Jim L.
Applegate is Vice President at Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc. Prior to joining Lumina in 2008, he served as Senior Fellow and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education from 1999 through 2008.
As chief academic officer in Kentucky, he coordinated statewide initiatives supporting institutional engagement in a public agenda for higher education that targeted dramatic increases in education attainment and growth in Kentucky's knowledge-based economy.
He played a leading role in efforts targeting college success for low income, minority, and first generation students.
He has served on numerous national advisory boards for organizations influencing higher education policy including the U.S Department of Education, the American Council on Education, the ACT, the Council of State Governments, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
Dr. Applegate was a Professor of Communication at the University of Kentucky.
From 1984 until 1999 he was Chair of that Department.
During that period he also served as University Senate Chair and an American Council on Education Fellow.
He was elected President of the National Communication Association, the world's largest association of communication scholars, and the Southern Communication Association.
As a disciplinary leader he promoted research and teaching that was more engaged with public needs.
Dr. Applegate earned his B.A from Georgetown College (KY) as well as an M.A.
and Ph.D.
from University of Illinois.
His dissertation received the award given to the most outstanding dissertations completed in his field.
Former positions of Jim L. Applegate
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Chairman | 1999-12-30 |
National Communication Association
 National Communication Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Communication Association operates organization for supporting professional interests in research and teaching. The company was founded in 1914 by I.M. Cochran, Loren Gates, J.S. Gaylord, H.B. Gough and Binney Gunnison and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Council of State Governments
 The Council of State Governments Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council of State Governments engages in the provision of policy education, research, and information services. It is a non profit, policy research and educational organization. It alerts state elected and appointed officials to emerging social, economic, and political trends. The company serves the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government. The Council of State Governments was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Council on Education
 American Council on Education Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Jim L. Applegate
| Georgetown College | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Illinois | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc.
 Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc. (Lumina Foundation) is a private, independent foundation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Foundation was founded in 2000 and is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. | Miscellaneous |
US Department of Education (District of Columbia)
 US Department of Education (District of Columbia) General GovernmentGovernment US Department of Education promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness. Its publications include a list of titles aimed at educators, students, parents, and administrators. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Government |
American Council on Education
American Council on Education Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success. | Consumer Services |
The Council of State Governments
The Council of State Governments Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council of State Governments engages in the provision of policy education, research, and information services. It is a non profit, policy research and educational organization. It alerts state elected and appointed officials to emerging social, economic, and political trends. The company serves the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government. The Council of State Governments was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY. | Commercial Services |
National Communication Association
National Communication Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Communication Association operates organization for supporting professional interests in research and teaching. The company was founded in 1914 by I.M. Cochran, Loren Gates, J.S. Gaylord, H.B. Gough and Binney Gunnison and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
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