Summary
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Work History
Education
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Awards
Affiliations
Publications
Professional Service
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Anthony Perlinski

Anthony Perlinski

Chadron

Summary

Accomplished professional in rangeland management and ecology, with experience overseeing a department focused on academic excellence and collaboration. Skilled in driving curriculum enhancements and faculty development. Proven success in securing funding for student research and professional development. Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities in managing diverse teams and complex projects.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor and Department Chair

Chadron State College
08.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw hiring processes, selecting top-tier candidates to join the department's talented team of educators.
  • Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
  • Implemented assessment tools to measure learning outcomes, informing data-driven decision-making within the department.
  • Optimized course scheduling processes to maximize enrollment numbers while meeting student needs efficiently.
  • Collaborated with other departments on cross-discipline projects, creating enriching academic experiences for students across campus.
  • Enhanced department reputation by implementing innovative teaching methods and curriculum improvements.
  • Mentored junior faculty members to develop their pedagogical skills and career trajectories in academia.

Associate Professor

Chadron State College
08.2013 - 05.2022
  • Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
  • Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
  • Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.


Graduate Research Assistant

University of Wyoming
05.2008 - 07.2013
  • Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets, uncovering key insights for informed decision making.
  • Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
  • Presented research findings at conferences and workshops, fostering professional growth and collaboration within the academic community.


Education

Ph.D. - Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05-2018

M.S. - Natural Resource Management

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
12-2008

B.S. - Biology

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
05-2005

Skills

  • Watershed instrumentation and monitoring
  • Rangeland plant identification
  • Rangeland inventory and analysis
  • Ecological site characterization, mapping, and monitoring
  • Prescribed fire application and effect measurement
  • Accreditation compliance and assessment
  • Academic advising
  • Student recruitment

Awards

Service Award, Ten years, Chadron State College, May 2023

Outstanding Young Range Professional, awarded by the Society for Range Management, February 2020

Early Career Undergraduate Teaching Award, presented by the Range Science Education Council, February 2020

Affiliations

  • Society for Range Management
  • Range Science Education Council

Publications

  • Perlinski, A.T., G.B. Paige, S.N. Miller, A.L. Hild. 2017. Hydrologic Response of four Ecological Sites to Natural Rainfall Events Within a Semiarid Watershed. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 70(6), 675-682.
  • Perlinski, A.T., G.B. Paige, M.P. McClaran. 2014. Evaluating a State-and-Transition Model Using a Long-term dataset. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67(2), 173-182.

Professional Service

  • 2023 - Present Chair, Program Accreditation Committee, Society for Range Management
  • 2023 Range Science Education Council awards committee member
  • 2022-23 President, Chadron State College Faculty Senate
  • 2021-23 Vice-President, Chadron State College Faculty Senate
  • 2018 Chair, Advisory Council, Society for Range Management
  • 2018 Past-president and awards committee chair, Nebraska Section of the Society for Range Management
  • 2017 President, Nebraska Section of the Society for Range Management
  • 2017 Chair-Elect, Advisory Council, Society for Range Management
  • 2013-18 Council Member, Nebraska Section of the Society for Range Management

Timeline

Professor and Department Chair

Chadron State College
08.2022 - Current

Associate Professor

Chadron State College
08.2013 - 05.2022

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Wyoming
05.2008 - 07.2013

Ph.D. - Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management

University of Wyoming

M.S. - Natural Resource Management

North Dakota State University

B.S. - Biology

Chadron State College