Eric Kaufman

Professor and Extension Specialist

Virginia Tech

State: VA

(w) (540) 231-6258

About

Dr. Eric K. Kaufman is a Professor and Extension specialist in Virginia Tech’s Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education. He earned his Doctorate and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida and his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University. Eric coordinates Virginia Tech’s graduate certificate in Collaborative Community Leadership and supports the undergraduate minor in Leadership and Social Change. His research investigates and promotes best practices for collective leadership, with special emphasis on problem solving and team development. Dr. Kaufman’s work advances social science in a variety of contexts, with past projects supporting the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Centers for Instructional Leadership, as well as the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Geosciences Opportunities for Leadership in Diversity (GOLD) program. A current project with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is addressing agricultural workforce preparedness through enhancement to curricular components of associated degree programs. Dr. Kaufman’s prominent professional service roles include serving as President of the Association of Leadership Educators and serving Virginia Tech Faculty Senate President.