Coaching and Consulting Services
I am committed to improving access, opportunities, and understanding in education. I regularly work with universities, K-12 school districts, public libraries, and community organizations to develop and implement training programs for faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.
Since 2019 I have also served as a coach with the NCFDD, helping university faculty across the U.S., Canada, and the UK to improve their research and creative productivity and work-life balance through empirically tested strategies. I work with faculty at all career stages, from every kind of institution, to help them align their time with their priorities, improving their job satisfaction and productivity while reducing burnout. In 2025, I began serving as subject matter expert and expert facilitator of a new NCFDD course on “Rethinking Your Research Funding.”
I also offer presentations, workshops, and consulting services to organizations looking to train their employees and change institutional culture to better serve the needs of all students, faculty, and employees. Examples include developing inclusive pedagogical practices, revising policies and enforcement practices, and building a better leadership pipeline.
University Administrative Experience and Academic Program Review
I am experienced in external program review, grant and fellowship application evaluation (including for the National Endowment for the Humanities), book prize committees, and other professional activities.
Jolie A. Sheffer 