Vita: Willis (Wil) J. Alberda
(Prepared in 1995, Sioux Center, IA)
Born: 1936, Bozeman MT Marital Status: Married Children: Two
Education
- 1964 PhD, Mathematics Montana State University
- 1963 MS, Mathematics Montana State University
- 1959 A.B., Mathematics & Michigan
Secondary Education Certificate Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Experience
9/64 to retirement (2000): Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA
TITLE: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, & Professor of Mathematics
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Chairman of Department on a rotating basis
- Develop and implement the Mathematics, Management Information Systems, and Computer
Science Programs
- Develop contact with organizations for the placement of practicum students.
- Member of Curriculum Committee.
- Chairman of Student Discipline Committee.
COURSES TAUGHT: (Title and number of semesters)
MATH 100 Elements of Mathematics (1)
MATH 101 College Algebra (3)
MATH 103 Trigonometry (1)
MATH 106 Elements of Mathematics (13)
MATH 107 Elementary Statistics (24)
MATH 110 College Algebra (1)
MATH 112 Analytic Geometry and Calculus (6)
MATH 113 Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4)
MATH 201 Multivariate Calculus (7)
MATH 202 Calculus (11)
MATH 203 Elementary Linear Algebra (7)
MATH 204 Differential Equations (3)
MATH 206 Statistical Methods & Mathematical Statistics (18)
MATH 207 Number Theory (2)
MATH 208 Modern Geometry (2)
MATH 209 Numerical Analysis (3)
MATH 210 History of Mathematics (6)
MATH 212 Discrete Mathematics (1)
MATH 301Special Topics (5)
MATH 304 Abstract Algebra 1 ()
MATH 305 Abstract Algebra II (3)
MATH 309 Probability Theory (7)
MATH 310 Mathemtaical Statistics (4)
MATH 311 Advanced Calculus I and Real Analysis I (6)
MATH 312 Advanced Calculus I and Real Analysis II (4)
MATH 315 Complex Analysis (2)
MATH 316 Numerical Analysis (1)
MATH 340 Special Topics (1)
MATH 342 Algorithmic Programming in BASIC - Summer 1979 (1)
MATH 350-1 Special Topics (9)
MATH 391-2 Individual Studies (15)
CMSC 101 Introduction to Computing (2)
CMSC 120 Information Systems Design (2)
CMSC 371 Practicum (18)
CMSC 391 Individual Studies (9)
9/83 to 8/91: Dordt Univesity
TITLE: Coordinator of Computer Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Chair Technology and Information Services Task Force.
- Title III grant facilitator
- Attend CMA Computer Center Directors Meetings
- Develop Title III grant proposals
- Lead Faculty Workshops
- Direct the development of administrative computer-based information system
- Member of Information Service Task Force.
9/86 to retirement (2000): Dordt University
TITLE: Dean of Natural Sciences Division
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain the educational perspective of Dordt College
- Give leadership in curriculum development and improvement
- Determine staffing needs and coordinate staff recruitment policies and processes.
- Implement the faculty development and evaluation program.
- Coordinate and assist departmental budget preparation
- Assist departments develop course offerings, faculty teaching assignments and class
schedules
- Serve as chairperson at division meetings.
- Participate in departmental seminars.
- Develop educational facilities and programs at the Agriculture Stewardship
- Member of Agriculture Advisory Council
- Member of General Education Committee.
- Member of the Academic Council and Long Range Planning Committee
- Chair the Environmental Studies Committee.
- Member of Grants Advisory Council.
- Member of Presidential Search Committee
- Chair the Academic Programs Analysis Task Force.
- Member of Curriculum Task Force (12/90-6/92).
- Member of Strategic Planning Committee (10/87-5/89).
- Chairman of Academic Programs Analysis Task Force (1/88-5/88).
- Team leader of Service Learning Team.
12/94 to retirement (2000): North Central Association (of Colleges and Schools)
TITLE: Consultant/Evaluator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advise institutions to help improve quality of education
- Evaluate and confirm the quality of an educational institution
- Member of Student Assessment Committee
Summers 1965 & 66: Northwestern Bell, Omaha, NE
TITLE: Systems Analyst.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop statistical survey of telephone records.
- Analyze data for record accuracy.
- Design computer-based information systems.
- Review record-keeping practices
- Apply statistical theory in industry.
Professional Memberships
The Mathematical Association of America
The American Statistical Association
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Professional Periodical Subscriptions:
The Mathematical Association of America Monthly, American Statistician, Journal of
the American Statistical Association, The Mathematics Teacher, The American Mathematical
Society, The American Scientific Affiliation
Professional Activities
Publications:
"What is Number?" - Pro Rege (Dordt University) - March, 1975.
"Existence in Mathematics" - Proceedings of Wheaton Mathematics Conference - 1977,
"Norms for and Information Age" - Pro Rege - December, 1984.
Short Articles in Renewal - 1979 and 1980
Presentations:
10/79 Two Sectionals at Manhattan Christian School Teachers' Institute.
8/79 Workshop for teachers - "Algorithmic Programming in BASIC."
5/81 Computer Workshop for Dordt College Faculty
7/82 SPICE Two-week workshop for teachers in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. "Computers
in Education."
7/83 SPICE Two-week workshop for teachers in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada "Computers
in Education."
7/83 Workshop for Dordt College Faculty. "Computers in Education"
4/84 American Public Power Assoc. Microcomputer Workshop, "Working with a Utility
Board to Acquire Microcomputers."
9/84 Natural Science Lecture Series, "Norms for an Information Age."
10/84 Association for Teacher Educators in Christian Colleges, ‘Computers in the
Educational Process."
4/85 Symposium at Colleges of Mid America - Mathematics/Physics, "What is a Computer
Literate?"
6/85 Dordt College faculty development computer workshop.
6/80 KDCR, Plumblines (radio series, 5 min addresses), “Numerous appearances, various topics.”
Conferences, Seminars, Institutes, Workshops, etc.:
7/75 Two week "Seminar in the Philosophy of the Physical Sciences," led by Dr.
M. D. Staflou, Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto, Canada.
5/79 Wheaton Mathematics Conference on Foundations of Mathematics - Second Conference.
1978-2000 Colleges of Mid-America Science Symposia, “Various topics”
4/78 Workshop on "An Introductory Course in Statistics for Liberal Arts Colleges,"
Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
1980-2000 Colleges of Mid-America Faculty Development Seminars.
6/81 Third Biennial North Central Section of the Mathematics Association of
American (MAA) Regional Seminar, "Short Courses in Operations Research", held at Winona
State University, Winona, MN.
11/81 National Conference of Teachers of Mathematics, held at St. Paul, MN.
1/83 Annual Meeting of the MAA held at Denver, CO
5/83 Natural Sciences Seminar, held at Dordt College
4/84 American Public Power Association Microcomputer Workshop held at Minneapolis,
MN.
9/84 Four-day Unix workshop at Dordt College,
6/85 Fifth Biennial North Central Section, MAA, Regional Summer Seminar, St.
Olaf College, MN, “Applications of Discrete Mathematics"
10/87 College Level Examination Program, Meeting on the assessment of student performance
and values.
11/87 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM), Minneapolis, MN.
1/88 Annual Meeting of MAA, Atlanta, GA.
3/89 NCTM regional meeting, Omaha, NE.
7/89 Summer meeting of MAA, Boulder, CO
4/91 Council of Independent Colleges, CAUSE, C-CUE, & EDUCOM, Pittsburgh, PA,
"Making Decisions about Information Technologies,"
10/91 Center for Educational Development and Assessment, Orlando, FL, Workshop,
"Developing a Comprehensive Faculty Evaluation System"
10/91 Berry College, Rome, GA, Conference for liberal arts colleges and universities
with an agriculture program, “Making Agriculture an Essential Part of Liberal Education"
12/92 University of Chicago Center for Continuing Studies, Twenty-Second Institute
on Issues in Teaching and Learning, "Changing Curricula/Changing Practice: World Cultures
and General Education,"
4/93 Agriculture Consortium of Independent Colleges and Universities which have
Agriculture Majors, Strategic
Planning Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
5/93 Council of Independent Colleges, Omaha, NE, Ninth Annual Faculty Regional
Workshop, "Collaborative Strategies for Student Learning and Faculty Renewal"
6/93 Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce, Sioux Center, IA, Total Quality Management
Workshop
12/93 Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH, Conference of Consortium of Liberal
Arts Colleges and Universities which have Agriculture Majors, "Globalization of the
Agriculture Curriculum"
6/94 Council of Independent Colleges, Omaha, NE, Tenth Annual Faculty Regional
Workshop, "Making the Case for Teaching: The Teaching Portfolio,"
11/94 Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA, Conference of Consortium of Liberal Arts
Colleges and Universities which have Agriculture Majors, "Education for Sustainable
Agriculture in the Information Age,"
1/95 CMA professional development retreat held at Marina inn, South Sioux City,
NE, "Effectiveness: Making It Happen"
2/95 Collaboration for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Bloomington, MN, Faculty Development Conference, "Teaching with Open Eyes: Assessment of Student Learning."
3/95 North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Annual Meeting, Chicago,
IL.
5/95 Council of Independent Colleges and cosponsors, St. Charles, IL, National
Institute on Learning and Service
12/95 Sioux Center Community Education, Sioux Center, IA, National Youth Leadership
Council service learning workshop
Awards, Grants, etc.:
6/84 Colleges of Mid-America Computer Literacy course development grant.
6/85 Title III Information Systems Design course development grant.
Community or Professional Service:
1970-1995+ Sioux Center Recreation and Arts Council - Treasure
1972-1995+ Sioux Center City Councilman
1987-1991 Sioux Center Centennial Steering Committee
1978-79 Sioux Center Precinct Chairman
1985-1991 Member of Board of Directors of the American Public Gas Association
1988-1991 Waste Volume Reduction Committee of local chapter of Association
of Public Justice.
1991-92 President of Sioux Center Kiwanis Club
1994-95 Co-chairperson, Dordt Univ 2000 Campaign Faculty-Stall Leadership
Committee.
1994- Member, Board of Directors , First National Bank of Sioux
Center, IA.
1995- Member, Board of Directors, St. Luke's College of Nursing
& Health Sciences, Sioux City, IA.
1972- Attend annual meetings, seminars, and conferences of the
American Public Power Association, the American Public Gas Association, League of
Iowa Municipalities, Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, Northwest Iowa Municipal
League, Midwest Electric Consumers Association, Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency,
and Western Area Power Agency
Church membership:
1973 to present Covenant Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Center,
IA; Served as elder and committee member
1964 to 1973 First Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Center, IA;
Served as deacon
Prior to 1964 Manhattan Christian Reformed Church, Manhattan,
MT; member
This update to W. Alberda’s 1995 vita recently was submitted by Wil – Marty Hamilton, May, 2021
“Following retirement in 2001 from all college and community duties, I participated in more than twenty service opportunities. They involved ministry trips to several communities in Mississippi, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Viet Nam, and Haiti.
Age has now limited me to fewer activities. Building wheelchairs for Hope Haven International Ministries and serving on the local county committee of Siouxland Habitat For Humanity are my present ways of service.”
Marty came across this relevant item in the 6/15/2018 edition of an Iowa newspaper:
Habitat volunteer Willis Alberda was named “Volunteer of the Year” for Siouxland Habitat
for Humanity.
Last revised: 2021-05-14