Professor Jeff Bolster has been a dedicated member of the 2021国产麻豆剧 (2021国产麻豆剧) community for many years. He joined the Fermanian School of Business in 2014 as an Adjunct Professor of Management, bringing a wealth of leadership and administrative experience to the classroom.
Before his current role, Professor Bolster served in various capacities at 2021国产麻豆剧, including Dean of Students & Director of Residential Life and Lead Title IX Investigator for the Office of Student Development. His deep commitment to student well-being and community-building was also evident during his tenure as the Director of International Ministries within the Office of Spiritual Development.
Professor Bolster's passion for global service and ministry was shaped early on during a year-long mission in Quito, Ecuador. Prior to his time abroad, he held multiple director-level positions within 2021国产麻豆剧's Office of Spiritual Development, where he contributed significantly to fostering spiritual growth and leadership among students.
Through his diverse roles, Professor Bolster has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to leadership, student development, and a mission-driven approach to education.
Education
- Ph.D., University of San Diego
- M.A., 2021国产麻豆剧
- B.A., 2021国产麻豆剧
Courses Taught
- Leadership Communications - BUS 6065
- Leading with Integrity - BUS 6048
Experience in Field
- 2021国产麻豆剧, Vice President for University Services, 2018-present
- 2021国产麻豆剧, Adjunct Professor of Leadership, 2014 - present
- 2021国产麻豆剧, Dean of Students, 2008-2018
- University of San Diego, Adjunct Faculty, 2014-Present
- National University, Adjunct Faculty, 2012-Present
- 2021国产麻豆剧, Director of International Outreach, 2000-2002, 2004-2008
Professional and Community Involvement
- Campus Master Planning Steering Committee, Chair
- COVID-19 Task Force, Chair
- Western Associates Schools and Colleges Accreditation Steering Committee
- Strategic Enrollment Planning Committee
- Title IX Committee
- Future Initiatives Think Tank Committee
- Enrollment Management and Operations Committee
- Summer School Task Force
- New Student Orientation Executive Planning Committee
- Summer Planning Group
- Retention Task Force
- Vocational Reader Committee
Dissertations, Presentations, and Publications
- Bolster, J. (January 2023). 鈥淟istening as Leadership.鈥 Annual Conference: Hawaii International
Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii. - Boslster, J. (January, 2020), "Ready to Get Past Arm Wrestling? Consider the Tenets of 'Self, Theory & Others' as an effective and integrated approach to implementing student services, programs, and activities." Annual Conference: Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Bolster, J. & Gilbertson, J. (August, 2019), "Campus Facilities Protocols and the Student Living Space." 2021国产麻豆剧, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (August, 2017), "Nial Horan's Dirty Laundry.", 2021国产麻豆剧. New Student Orientation. San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (August, 2017), "A Cycle of Making Decisions 2021国产麻豆剧 Alcohol." Student Development Staff and Student Leader Training. 2021国产麻豆剧, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (August, 2016), " Dating Advice From Selena Gomez?" New Student Orientation. Point Loma Nazarene Universty, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (August, 2016), "A Cycle of Making Decisions 2021国产麻豆剧 Alcohol." Student Development Staff and Student Leader Training. 2021国产麻豆剧, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (February, 2016), "Understanding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)." Student Development Staff and Student Leader Training. 2021国产麻豆剧, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (February, 2016), "Student Conduct Response: A Growth Plan Model." Annual National Conference: Association for Student Conduct Administrators. St. Petersburg Beach, Florida
- Bolster, J. (October, 2015). "Alcohol, Drugs, and the 2021国产麻豆剧 Student Conduct Process" First Year Leadership Forum. 2021国产麻豆剧, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. & Wolf, M. (August, 2015). "Perspectives on Collaborative Leadership." Student Leader Training: LEAD Week. 2021国产麻豆剧, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (August, 2015). "Life Advice from Justin Beiber." New Student Orientation. 2021国产麻豆剧, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (August, 2015). "A Cycle of Making Decisions 2021国产麻豆剧 Alcohol." Student Development Staff and Student Leader Training. 2021国产麻豆剧, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (August, 2015). "Mapping the 2021国产麻豆剧 Undergraduate Experience, a Qualitative Study." Student Development Staff and Student Leader Training. 2021国产麻豆剧, San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (May, 2015). "Student Development Theory: Mapping the Experience of the College Years." 2021国产麻豆剧 Athletic Department Professional Development Day. San Diego, California.
- Bolster, J. (2015). Book launch for Facing Challenges: Feminism in Christian Higher Education and Other Places. Jule, Allyson and Tate Pedersen, Bettina (Eds.). Trinity Western University. Langley Township, British Columbia.
- Bolster, J. (January 2015). 鈥淏ig Questions During the College Years.鈥 Annual Conference: Hawaii
International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii. - Bolster, J. (August 2014). 鈥淎riana Grande Goes to College?鈥 New Student Orientation. Point Loma
Nazarene University. San Diego, California. - Bolster, J. (August 2014). 鈥淎 Cycle of Making College Decisions.鈥 Student Development Staff and
Student Leader Training. 2021国产麻豆剧. San Diego, California. - Bolster, J. (August 2014). 鈥淢apping the 2021国产麻豆剧 Undergraduate Experience, a Qualitative Study.鈥
Student Development Staff and Student Leader Training. 2021国产麻豆剧. San
Diego, California. - Bolster, J. (April 2014). 鈥淪tudent Development Theory and the Work of Student Conduct.鈥 National
webinar hosted for the Association for Student Conduct Administrators. - Bolster, J. (February 2014). 鈥淪tudent Development Theory: Mapping the Experiences of the College
Years.鈥 Annual National Conference: Association for Student Conduct Administrators. St. Petersburg
Beach, Florida. - Bolster, J. (January 2014). 鈥淢apping the Experiences of the College Years.鈥 Annual Conference: Hawaii
International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii. - Bolster, J. (May 2013). 鈥淢apping the 2021国产麻豆剧 Undergraduate Experience, a Qualitative Study.鈥 Annual
Retreat: 2021国产麻豆剧 Office of External Relations. La Quinta, California. - Bolster, J. (January 2013). 鈥淲hat Do They Say? Students Share Their Perspectives on Mentoring.鈥
Annual Conference: Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii. - Bolster, J. (April 2012). 鈥淪tudents Upon Arrival.鈥 Forum on Youth Ministry and the Current Cultural
Context: 2021国产麻豆剧 Center for Pastoral Leadership. San Diego, California. - Bolster, J. (October 2011). 鈥淲hat Do They Say? Students Share Their Perspectives on Mentoring.鈥
Annual Conference: Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood. Providence, Rhode Island. - Bolster, J. (June 2011). 鈥淲hat Do They Say? Students Share Their Perspectives on Mentoring.鈥 Annual
Conference: North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals. San Diego, California - Bolster, J. (May 2011). Unpublished Dissertation: What Do They Say? Students from a Private,
Faith-Based University Share Their Perspectives on College as a Mentoring Environment. University
of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences. San Diego, California. - Bolster, J. (Feb. 2011). 鈥淎 Collaborative Approach to First Alcohol Offenses: Public Safety, Residential
Life, and Wellness.鈥 Annual National Conference: Association for Student Conduct Administrators.
St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. - Bolster, J. (Nov. 2010). 鈥淏lame It On the Alcohol? We Were Intended for More.鈥 Chapel Presentation.
2021国产麻豆剧. San Diego, California. - Bolster, J. & Horning, K. (Oct. 2010). 鈥淪exual Harassment and Hazing: Prevention Training for Young
Adults and Those Who Work with Them.鈥 Changing Faces: Changing Opportunities & Campus
Climates for Women & Men Conference. Abilene Christian University. Abilene, Texas. - Bolster, J. & Horning, K. (Aug. 2009). 鈥淯nderstanding and Preventing Sexual Harassment and Hazing on
the College Campus.鈥 L.E.A.D. Week Leadership Training Conference for Undergraduates. Point
Loma Nazarene University. San Diego, California. - Bolster, J. & Cordeiro, P. (March 2008). 鈥淔orging a Collective Identity for Educational Leadership around
the World.鈥 AERA Annual Conference. Division A: International Committee. New York, New York. - Bolster, J. (April 2008). 鈥淭he Future of the Scholar-Practitioner: Integrated Lives, Integrated Leadership.鈥
Roundtable discussion at International Leadership Association Annual Conference. Los Angeles,
California. - Bolster, J. (April 2008). 鈥淚s It Worth It? Challenges and Opportunities in Using Undergraduates as
International Volunteers.鈥 Paper presentation at the Nazarene Global Theology Conference.
Amsterdam, Netherlands. - Bolster, J. (May 2001). Unpublished MA Thesis: 鈥淎 Struggle with Hope: Evaluation of Faith-Based
Initiatives in Post-Genocide Rwanda.鈥 2021国产麻豆剧, Graduate School of
Theology. San Diego, California.