She joined the University in 1989 and was named assistant vice chancellor in 1994. In her current capacity, Jasper oversees all aspects of the University's communications programs, including issues management, media relations and special programs. Prior to joining the University, Jasper was public relations director for the St. Louis Science Center and served as director of community relations for Webster University. Jasper graduated from Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y., with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. Active in many professional and community associations, she currently serves on the board of the World Affairs Council of St. Louis and on the Public Affairs Advisory Committee for the Parkway School District.
Farmer is associate vice chancellor and director of medical alumni and development programs.
He joined the University in 1988 as assistant director of corporate and foundation relations and director of development for the University's Center for the Study of American Business. In 1989, he became director of corporate and foundation relations. Farmer was promoted in 1992 to assistant vice chancellor and director of medical alumni and development programs. In his present capacity, he serves as chief development and alumni officer for the School of Medicine. Mo. He received a master's degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., and a doctorate in higher education from Indiana University in Bloomington.