Dr. Willy Hoefler

Dean & Professor of Animal Science
Corley Building Room 112
Arkansas Tech University
1811 North Boulder Ave.
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: 479-968-0353
email: whoeflerjr@atu.edu

EDUCATION:

  • Ph.D., Animal Science (Reproductive Physiology); Reproductive and endocrine patterns in early postpartum fine-wool ewes subjected to lamb removal or somatostatin treatment. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico; May 1987
  • M.S., Range Science; Response of creosotebush and mesquite communities after applying hexazinone. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico; December, 1984
  • B.S., Range Science; New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico; December, 1980
  • B.S., Wildlife Science; New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico; May, 1979

EXPERIENCE:

  • July 2004 to present - Head, Department of Agriculture, Arkansas Tech University.
  • July 1998 to June 2004 - Head, Department of Agriculture and Farm Advisor, University of Louisiana at Monroe.
  • January 1987 to December 1993 - Assistant Professor of Animal Science, Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
  • August 1983 to December 1986 - Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, New Mexico State University.
  • July 1982 to August 1983 - Sheep Herdsman at West Sheep Unit, New Mexico State University.

COURSES TAUGHT AT ATU:

  • AGAS 3003 Reproduction in Farm Animals
  • AGPS 3023 Forages

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

  • American Society of Animal Science
  • American Dairy Science Association
  • Society of Theriogenology
  • Society for Range Management
  • Beef Composite Breeders
  • Southern Section of American Society of Animal Science

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:

  • Pope County Cattlemen Association – Member, serve on Board of Directors
  • Russellville Rotary
  • Arkansas Forage and Grassland Council

AWARDS:

  • Agriculture Teacher of the Year, 2006 and 2007
  • National Association of Colleges and Teachers, Teachers Award of Merit 1996
  • Agriculture Teacher of the Year 1993
  • Agriculture Teacher of the Year 1992
  • Agriculture Teacher of the Year 1991
  • Agriculture Teacher of the Year 1990
  • Agriculture Teacher of the Year 1989