Listing of Accepted Presentations
Concurrent Session Title: Building relationships by Improving Communication with Extension Stakeholders The Extension Engagement Specialist mission is to refocus the engagement mission by strengthening relationships and communications. Through monthly category updates for Extension Councils and regional trainings for county office staff, the EES model moves Extension towards sustained engagement. Lead Presenter: Elaine Anderson, Extension Engagement Specialist, University of Missouri-Extension, Missouri – Alpha Tau Co Presenters: Chelsea Corkin, Randa Doty
Concurrent Session Title: Community Health Coalitions: Extension as a Strategy for Health and Wellness Community coalition-led efforts to promote health are increasingly recognized as the ideal way to promote systems change and long-term community health. This session will tell the story of two community coalition-led health initiatives in rural counties, their challenges, successes, and impact. Lead Presenter: Shanda Ashley, Extension 4-H Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia – Alpha Beta Co Presenters: Christina Garner, Jenna Daniel
Concurrent Session Title: Finding the Extension Facts in Fiction: Connecting Themes from Novels to Extension Through a Book Club Grab a book and join the Book Club to discover how Educators connected Extension facts to fiction. Explore how a book club can create community, reduce stress, increase empathy, and improve the mental health of participants by combining Extension education and traditional book club discussion. Lead Presenter: Lisa Barlage, Extension Educator, The Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Jessica Lowe, Misty Harmon, Alisha Barton
Concurrent Session Title: Engaging Residents in Growing Food Due to increased demand for local produce, Extension began a community garden program. The garden was meant to increase the availability of vegetables to low-income residents and increase fresh food access, equipping residents with gardening knowledge, while empowering them to grow their food. Lead Presenter: Alisha Barton, FCS Educator, OSU Extension, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Amanda Bennett
Concurrent Session Title: Purpose-Driven Priority Management Explore a purpose-driven approach to managing priorities and gain tools to focus your time and resources on projects and tasks that help you become more energized and engaged in moments that matter most. You will receive access to this presentation to use with your community audiences. Lead Presenter: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator and Area Leader, The Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta
Concurrent Session Title: Practical Approaches to Reaching Diverse County Needs During and After Times of Major Change The session explores an original needs assessment study and its adaptation to a current study evaluating four counties after a time of significant change. Data gathered and program implications will be shared along with practical resources for promoting program reflection, realignment, and growth. Lead Presenter: Kirsten Cowan, 4-H Educator, University of Maryland, Maryland - Tau Co Presenters: Ashley Travis, Anna Glenn, Arnelle Ngalula Quashie
Concurrent Session Title: Getting Comfortable with the Feels Emotional intelligence is vital for understanding and managing emotions, surpassing IQ and technical skills in predicting success. This workshop includes discussions, and strategies for enhancing Emotional Intelligence to create positive emotional climates and work effectively with others' emotions. Lead Presenter: Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State University, Utah - Iota Co Presenters: Christina Pay
Concurrent Session Title: Mapping Your Community: Lessons in Partnership This concurrent session will work to help participants (1) define community, (2) identify how they can engage meaningfully in their community, and (3) delineate intentional and effective strategies for success. Lead Presenter: Jenna Daniel, Extension 4-H Specialist, University of Georgia, Georgia – Alpha Beta Co Presenters: Cheryl Poppell, Susannah Lanier
Concurrent Session Title: Volunteers Need to THRIVE too! Volunteer Research Knowledge and Competency (VRKC) Taxonomy Model Volunteer Research Knowledge and Competency (VRKC) taxonomy identifies competencies for effective delivery of 4-H Youth Development programs. Revised resources will be shared, providing participants an overview of the grab-and-go materials, supporting volunteers for program continuity. Lead Presenter: Candi Dierenfield, State Specialized Agent Volunteer Management and Development, University of Florida, Florida – Alpha Delta Co Presenters: Jen Lobley, Paula Lucas, Stacey MacArthur
Concurrent Session Title: Extension Explores Substance Use in Diverse Populations Families impacted by substance use are increasingly turning to Extension for support. To help increase awareness, identify best practices, and create support networks for diverse populations in substance use recovery, a summit was designed for extension educators and community-based professionals. Lead Presenter: Alex Elswick, Assistant Extension Professor, University of Kentucky, Kentucky – Alpha Kappa Co Presenters: Amy Kostelic, Nichole Huff
Concurrent Session Title: Turning Goals into Actionable Items: The Value of a Toolkit As Extension practitioners, we explore, research, share, and evaluate. The insatiable quest to delve into problems and provide solutions strengthens our UCDA Affinity group. With the use of our Equity Toolkit, the group spearheaded opportunities for professional dev. and a guide for implementation Lead Presenter: Melinda Garcia, 4-H Program Coordinator, Oregon State University, Oregon - Gamma Co Presenters: Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Morgan Morgan D. Foster, Marvin Young
Concurrent Session Title: Revitalize rural communities: A Model for Extension Programming and Community Development within Community Capitals Learn about a comprehensive model for Extension programming and community development by examining Community Capitals within a community. The model utilizes a Community- Based Social Marketing approach within the Community Capitals framework for implementing sustainable programming. Lead Presenter: Christina Garner, Georgia – Alpha Beta
Concurrent Session Title: The 3 Rs of Journals: Reading, Writing, and Reviewing Learn how reading, writing, and reviewing can provide opportunities for Extension professionals to gain new ideas and information for program development, to share work with a wider audience, to become a better writer, and to provide service to the profession. Lead Presenter: Lori Greiner, Publications Manager, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Virginia – Alpha Gamma Co Presenters: Theresa Ferrari, Rachel Pienta, Drew Griffin
Concurrent Session Title: Navigating Hybrid Presentations to Create Opportunities for Your County Clientele Having successfully conducted a hybrid presentation this multi-disciplinary team of Extension Educators see value in sharing the experience in navigating hybrid presentations to create opportunities for your county clientele. Lead Presenter: Candace Heer, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, The Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Ryan McMichael, Patrice Powers-Barker
Concurrent Session Title: Bridging Generations in Extension Today we work with colleagues and serve clients from five distinct generations. Backgrounds, perceptions and lived experiences influence how each generation interacts, learns and works. To build generational knowledge and understanding within Extension, a training program was designed for personnel. Lead Presenter: Kimberly Henken, Director, Extension Engagement, University of Kentucky, Kentucky – Alpha Kappa Co Presenters: Amy Kostelic, Ken Culp, Kendriana Price
Concurrent Session Title: Opportunities Abound in Vaping and Opioid Prevention for Youth and Families The Strengthening Families program in four rural ## communities has been a valuable intervention in mitigating risky youth behaviors. Family relationships have strengthened, parenting skills learned; and youth are gaining protective assets while learning goal setting and resisting peer pressure. Lead Presenter: Sarah Hensley, 4-H State Specialized Extension Agent, University of Florida IFAS Extension, Florida – Alpha Delta Co Presenters: Abbey Tharpe, Beth Moore, Dale Pracht
Concurrent Session Title: Building Exceptional 4-H Youth Development Extension Professionals Join us to learn the strategies our state utilized to assess and revise our onboarding process to meet the needs of new 4-H youth development professionals. Participants will explore assessment tools, results, orientation agenda, and onboarding communication strategies to replicate in their state. Lead Presenter: Beth Hinshaw, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, Kansas State Research and Extension, Kansas – Alpha Rho Co Presenters: Sarah Maass, Chandra Plate, Diane Mack
Concurrent Session Title: In the Face of Disaster: Equipping Agents for Disaster Readiness & Response Natural disasters can occur any time, take many forms, and impact family life. To offer Extension professionals a flexible approach to natural disaster education, the In the Face of Disaster toolkit was developed so communities are better equipped to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. Lead Presenter: Nichole Huff, Assistant Extension Professor, University of Kentucky, Kentucky – Alpha Kappa Co Presenters: Amy Kostelic, Mindy McCulley, Kelly May
Concurrent Session Title: Farm Safety Starts with YOUth! Participants will learn about a Farm Safety Camp program that has been created to help address the need for youth tractor and machine safety certification. This program is a three day, two night camp that provides youth, ages 13-16, with hands-on driving experience in tractors, ATVs, and skid steers Lead Presenter: Angie Johnson, Farm & Ranch Safety Coordinator, NDSU Extension, North Dakota - Upsilon Co Presenters: Daniel (Dan) Folske
Concurrent Session Title: Working with Tribal Nations and Understanding Indigenous Ways of Knowing Native Americans require education that incorporates cultural teachings and Indigenous ways of knowing. This session provides an overview of historic and current topics of importance to Native people, strategies for Extension professionals, and interdisciplinary success stories from Extension teams Lead Presenter: Annie Jones, Professor, University of Wisconsin Madison Division of Extension, Wisconsin – Alpha Sigma
Concurrent Session Title: Building High-Performing Teams Extension Professionals work with groups of colleagues, partners, clientele, and volunteers. What makes a successful group culture? This workshop will explore three skills identified by research in organizational behavior and applied psychology critical to building high-performing teams. Lead Presenter: Mike Knutz, Regional Extension 4-H Educator, University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development, Idaho - Theta
Concurrent Session Title: Successful Social Media Outreach Utilizing Facebook Live The concurrent session will provide ideas to utilize the social media platform Facebook Live to increase educational outreach. Timeline for development/evolution of programming, marketing strategies, results, testimonials, and collaborations across extension offices will be shared. Lead Presenter: Jennifer Korneski, Program Coordinator, Healthy Living, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, New Jersey – Alpha Xi Co Presenters: Shailja Mathur
Concurrent Session Title: Diving Deep: Methods for Assessing or Measuring Impact of Extension Programs In response to increased demands for impact assessment in extension programs, this roundtable offers replicable quantitative and qualitative methods for measuring and communicating program impact. We will share examples and best practices to help participants measure and effectively communicate. Lead Presenter: Vikram Koundinya, Associate Professor of Extension, Program Evaluation, University of California-Davis, Member at Large Co Presenters: LaJoy Spears, Najat Elgeberi, Nav Ghimire
Concurrent Session Title: Tips for Teens: Life Skills Education for Our Youth Youth have reported that they sometimes feel unprepared to live independently as a young adult. In response to this issue, Extension Educators created the Tips for Teens educational video series and have added lesson plans that correspond to the videos to further develop life skills for our youth. Lead Presenter: Jessica Lowe, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Lorrissa Dunfee, Katie Cole, Ashlee Meardith
Concurrent Session Title: Participatory Action Research tools can enhance any extension program This workshop will provide step-by-step instructions, examples, and tips on four main community engagement tools anyone can use to improve program effectiveness and participant engagement. Lead Presenter: Katie McFarland, Extension Educator, University of Idaho, Idaho - Theta Co Presenters: Kathee Tifft
Concurrent Session Title: How You Can Expand Extension Programs with Volunteers! - Utilize the Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional Explore how you can utilize the Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional(DSEP) model to manage volunteer systems leading to increased program capacity. Engage in a research-to-practice hands-on workshop. Join in think-pair-share activities, small group discussions, and reflective exercises. Lead Presenter: Kandi O'Neil, Professor Emerita, Youth Development, University of Wisconsin Madison - Division of Extension, Wisconsin – Alpha Sigma Co Presenters: Patricia McGlauglin, Sarah Maass,
Concurrent Session Title: The Confidence Project: A Journey to Building Youth Resilience Highlights high adolescent mental health concerns with early interventions like The Confidence Project's innovative curricula. Results show positive impacts on confidence and willingness to change. The workshop equips Extension professionals with resources to bolster youth confidence & resilience. Lead Presenter: Christina Pay, Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State University, Utah - Iota Co Presenters: Melanie Dabb
Concurrent Session Title: Extension Agent Retention Research Study: practices that improve job satisfaction and agent longevity. What makes an extension agent stay? Learn about best practices that influence agent job satisfaction. Participants will explore a recent study that examined the role of agents and experiences regarding professional development, organizational and office culture, and relationships with supervisors. Lead Presenter: Kaitlyn Peine, Community Health and Wellness Agent, Kansas State University, Kansas – Alpha Rho
Concurrent Session Title: The Science of Habit Formation: Strategies for Behavior Change in Extension Programs This session discusses emerging research and scientific trends in the area of habit formation and behavioral change and ways of utilizing this knowledge into practice within all Extension disciplines. Lead Presenter: Catherine Sorenson, Agent, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland - Tau Co Presenters: Dhruti Patel
Concurrent Session Title: Learning through Play: Creative Approaches to Kindergarten Readiness Working with early learners provides an ocean of opportunities to observe measurable skills development in math, literacy, motor, and eating habits. Session will highlight several kindergarten readiness programs to help early learners be ready to set sail for personal and academic success. Lead Presenter: Christy Stearns, County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky, Kentucky – Alpha Kappa Co Presenters: Debbie Messenger
Concurrent Session Title: ReVitalizing Volunteering Are your volunteer numbers waning? Chat about one state’s approach to revitalizing volunteering specifically within 4-H but with applications for all program areas. Topics include volunteer recruitment, recognition, retention, training, and group affinity beyond the local level. Lead Presenter: Ruth Wallace, Senior Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia – Alpha Gamma Co Presenters: Chad Proudfoot
Concurrent Session Title: The Community Engaged Scholar: Critical Factors of Extension Scholarship Pedagogy As a provider of research-based education in the 21st century, Extension must maintain a rigorous pedagogy. This session explores the concept of Extension engagement scholarship, approaches to creating diversified scholarship portfolios, and discusses standards for assessing quality and impact. Lead Presenter: Jacqueline Wilkins, Professor, The Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Melinda Hill
Concurrent Session Title: Ag Career Exploration Delivered Through a Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach Ag Career Exploration Day is an event developed by 4-H and Ag professionals to introduce teens to career and education options. Students from rural counties attended the one-day event to learn about jobs from more than 30 professionals working in the field, as well as programs at three colleges. Lead Presenter: Jo Williams, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Erin Dailey, Joy Bauman, Rachael Fraley
Research Presentation Session Title: Stakeholder input for Sustainability of Fruit and Vegetable Rx Programs As Extension Professionals we are often tasked with implementing programs that are mandated by policy makers who do not have lived experience. This presentation will review a study that takes stakeholders input into account for development of sustainable Fruit and Vegetable Prescription programs. Lead Presenter: Christine Zellers, Agent/Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, New Jersey – Alpha Xi
Research Presentation Session Title: Developing Water-Wise Landscape Design Education Water conservation is increasingly important, but education guiding homeowners to implement water-efficient landscapes has been an unfilled programming area. A new course uses online modules and assignments culminating in an in-person workshop where participants create a water-wise landscape design. Lead Presenter: Rowe Zwahlen, Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State University, Utah - Iota Co Presenters: Jake Powell
Ignite Session Title: Moving Teens Forward with Campus and Career Exploration The Campus and Career Exploration program was developed to encourage youth from across the state to consider careers in the ag industry. Session participants will leave with a sample bus trip agenda, promotion and registration materials, data collection instruments, and evaluation results. Lead Presenter: Erin Dailey, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Joy Bauman, Kristy Watters, Jo Williams
Ignite Session Title: 4-H Forestry For All Learn how to use virtual technologies to overcome transportation and access barriers, creating a hybrid forestry program. The state-wide forestry program used virtual tools and regional field sessions to expose teens interested in pursuing natural resources careers and/or collegiate fields of study Lead Presenter: Amy Lang, 4-H Youth Development Educator, University of Maryland Extension, 4-H, Maryland - Tau
Ignite Session Title: Creating Collaborations for Cultural Competency Programming Interested in creating collaborative opportunities for cultural competency programming? Do you partner with volunteers, nonprofits, employers, or municipalities on diversity programming? Join us to discuss effectively promoting organizational goals while trying to reach people where they are! Lead Presenter: Denis Scott, Professor & Extension Specialist, West Virginia University, West Virginia - Phi Co Presenters: Tony Michael
Ignite Session Title: How Does Your Community Garden Grow? Extension staff use community raised bed gardens as a vehicle to develop technical skills, increase self-confidence, and model nutritious food choices for socially disadvantaged groups. Program utilizes community resources and specializations across silos within Extension. Lead Presenter: Kristy Watters, 4-H Youth Development Educator, OSU Extension Adams County, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Jennifer Stoneking, Lindsay Gray
Poster Session Title: Community Partnership Increases Equity in 4-H Programming The public library and 4-H partner to provide learning kits correlated with the Storytime theme, including lessons and materials. They provide hands-on programming for families. Kits are provided 30 weeks annually, reaching 130-300 youth. Photos of lesson implementation are shared on social media. Lead Presenter: Tara Brent, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia – Alpha Gamma
Poster Session Title: 4-H Agriculture Career Exploration Series This presentation will share the impact and information on the 4-H Agriculture Career Series which is a program designed to build agricultural career awareness for youth. Professionals will learn how to replicate the format of the program to inform youth about agriculture career readiness. Lead Presenter: Melissa Bright, Somerset County 4-H Agent, Rutgers University, New Jersey – Alpha Xi Co Presenters: Melissa Bright
Poster Session Title: Educational Overnight Event Develops 4-H Essential Elements in Youth Clover Jam is a youth development event for fifth, sixth and seventh graders. Since 2016, the committee has raised over $16,000 in monetary and in-kind donations to support 480 youth in the overnight event. In surveys, 100% of youth indicated they would be likely to participate in future 4-H events. Lead Presenter: Ashley Carroll, Tift County 4-H Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia – Alpha Beta Co Presenters: Christina Garner
Poster Session Title: Moving Teens Forward with Campus and Career Exploration The Campus and Career Exploration program was developed to encourage youth from across the state to consider careers in the ag industry. Session participants will leave with a sample bus trip agenda, promotion and registration materials, data collection instruments, and evaluation results. Lead Presenter: Erin Dailey, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Joy Bauman, Kristy Watters, Jo Williams
Poster Session Title: Peer to Peer: A Faculty Publication Peer Review Process Peer to Peer: A 4-H Faculty Peer Review Process provides an efficient mechanism to identify and lift up research-based programming resources created within the STATE 4-H organization. This poster highlights the objectives, process, timeline, and logistics of the STATE 4-H Peer Review Process. Lead Presenter: Jenna Daniel, Extension 4-H Specialist, University of Georgia, Georgia – Alpha Beta Co Presenters: Jenna Daniel
Poster Session Title: Advisory & Leadership Groups: A multi-faceted approach to advocacy, leadership development, and engagement. STATE 4-H established a multi-faceted approach to engage internal and external stakeholders in advocacy through leadership development, and engaging faculty and staff at the local level through key advisory and leadership groups. This poster presentation will share both short and long term outcomes Lead Presenter: Lee Anna Deal, 4-H Program Development Coordinator, University of Georgia, Georgia – Alpha Beta Co Presenters: Jenna Daniel
Poster Session Title: Navigating Evaluation Waters: Strategies for Effective Program Assessment in Extension This poster will present the best practices and innovative methods for evaluating Extension programs. It will introduce the Tree method in linking program activities to outcome evaluations. Visual diagrams with steps to reach a logical and effective outcome assessment will be used in this poster. Lead Presenter: Najat Elgeberi, Assistant Professor for Program Evaluation, University of Nevada Reno, Member at Large Co Presenters: LaJoy Spears, Vikram Koundinya, Nav Ghimire
Poster Session Title: One and Done- Comprehensive Curriculum for Volunteers Finding new methods to teach youth can pose a challenge. They say imitation is the best form of flattery, thanks to Kansas State’s concurrent session in 2022. One-page comprehensive curriculum was created to equip volunteers with resources to teach positive youth development. Lead Presenter: Melinda Garcia, 4-H Program Coordinator, Oregon State University, Oregon - Gamma Co Presenters: Tracey Wilson, Daniela Dávalos
Poster Session Title: Beyond translating factsheets: Engaging farmers from underserved communities as peer-trainers and active participants in food safety education This session will share best practices from two innovative food safety education programs that engage diverse audiences. Topics include engaging farmers as peer educators, using hands-on, experiential learning and finding and working with interpreters and translators and using Zoom interpretation fu Lead Presenter: Annalisa Hultberg, Extension Educator, Food Safety, University of Minnesota, Minnesota - Pi Co Presenters: Annalisa Hultberg, Martha Sullins
Poster Session Title: Conducting a Targeted Educational Program for Women in Agriculture A workshop series was conducted to empower agricultural women through education, relationships, and resources. Twenty-two participants attended with 319 years of experience. The classes increased knowledge levels and provided important networking opportunities to an underserved group of producers. Lead Presenter: DeDe Jones, Extension Risk Management Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas – Alpha Zeta
Poster Session Title: The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers: Instruction and Interaction Combine for Business Success TEPAP educates agribusiness owners to manage their operations more professionally. This poster analyzes how improving managerial skills with interpersonal networking impacts business success. Findings determine future programming needs to better serve the next generation of agricultural leaders. Lead Presenter: Emmy Kiphen, Extension Program Specialist, II, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas – Alpha Zeta Co Presenters: Mark Welch
Poster Session Title: Nurture Natives The Nurture Natives project has been wildly successful in empowering youth to equip community members to support native pollinators through native tree plantings. These teens have reached over 40,000 residents with educational efforts and native tree give-away events. Replication tools provided. Lead Presenter: Amy Lang, 4-H Youth Development Educator, University of Maryland Extension, 4-H, Maryland - Tau
Poster Session Title: The impact of a farm tour on consumer trust in food source agricultural practices. Breakfast on the Farm is a one-day educational experience for consumers to encounter food production on a family farm. This grassroot effort is a collaboration of agencies, producers and the community to educate and build understanding between consumers and food producers. Lead Presenter: Sara Lewis, Extension Educator, The Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Kendall D Lovejoy, Melissa J Rupp
Poster Session Title: Partnering with Local Media to Reach a Broader Audience Partnering with television stations is a powerful strategy for expanding reach in rural areas. Learn how to harness broadcasting reach already in place to advocate for Extension and further encourage change within your community. Lead Presenter: Lynn Matava, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland - Tau
Poster Session Title: A Marriage Made in Heaven: Urban Engagement Through Extension-Church Collaboration. Come learn how Extension is engaging the church as a partner to feed the body and nourish the soul, to engage new audiences, who is similarly interested in ministering to the flock, to collaborate and not compete, who is neighborhood and place-based, with a mission to serve. Lead Presenter: Tim McDermott, Assistant Professor, Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta
Poster Session Title: "Youth Voices: Insights and Strategies from the 2023 Assessment" The youth needs assessment sheds light on: youth's reliance on interpersonal networks and social media for information; their interest in money management & life skills; and, the need for personal hygiene & mental health resources education. The assessment provides a strategic roadmap for programs. Lead Presenter: Margaret Miltenberger, 4-H and Family Extension Agent, West Virginia University, West Virginia - Phi Co Presenters: Amanda Johnson
Poster Session Title: Expressionists-The strong partnership that built itself Expressionist is led by the local Art League. This partnership continues to build upon itself creating impact with the community. The workshop will include an overview of the partnership and be able to experience an “Expressionists” meeting and be exposed to the teaching strategies used. Lead Presenter: Brigitte Passman, County Director & 4-H Youth Development Agent, University of Tennessee, Tennessee - Omega
Poster Session Title: Building Better Bulldogs: A Collaborative Effort Between Extension and Schools to Build a Culture of Mental Wellness The Building Better Bulldogs Program is a partnership between OSU Extension and Ada Schools to build a culture of mental wellness in the school and community through in-school activity. This session will share the successes, challenges and provide information on how to replicate in your community. Lead Presenter: Amanda Raines, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Jami Dellifield
Poster Session Title: Change Agents: Extension’s Role in Reshaping a City’s Labor-Management Relations Power is at the heart of labor-management relations, and our poster presents a labor-management partnership with a small city that, in collaboration with Extension, built a model labor-management relationship. Lead Presenter: Denis Scott, Professor & Extension Specialist, West Virginia University, West Virginia - Phi Co Presenters: Tony Michael
Poster Session Title: Seeing Yourself in the Future - A Middle School Career Readiness Pilot Program Evaluation This team developed a middle school college and career readiness pilot program focused on providing students with knowledge and tools necessary for post-secondary success. Data collected over two years indicates statistically significant outcomes in all measured areas of student success. Lead Presenter: Jodi Smith, Associate Professor, West Virginia University Extension, West Virginia - Phi Co Presenters: Lisa Ingram, Jamie Mullins, Lorrie Wright
Poster Session Title: Global Immersion in Argentina: Co-creating a professional development experience Extension designed an international experience to strengthen intercultural competency of educators. A 10-month co-creation process built a scaffold for the program. The 10-day experience in Argentina focused on learning about non-formal education and outreach programs in two provinces. Self-reported Lead Presenter: John Vreyens, Director, Global Initiatives, University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota - Pi
Poster Session Title: Enhancing Extension Program Quality and Staff Retention: The FACETS Professional Development Conference The FACETS Professional Development Conference is instrumental in cultivating staff growth and fostering collaboration, which significantly boosts teamwork and job satisfaction among participants, underscoring its profound impact on Extension program quality and staff retention. Lead Presenter: Callie Ward, Assistant Professor, Utah State Univeristy, Utah - Iota Co Presenters: Deb Ivie
Poster Session Title: Creating an Interactive Ag Experience for Families at the County Fair This poster will showcase The Ag Experience developed in 2023 by Extension staff and volunteers. Viewers will learn how the team developed, funded, and implemented the idea of adding a hand-on, fun, learning area to the 4-H Display Building during the county fair. Lead Presenter: Jo Williams, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Ohio State University, Ohio – Alpha Eta Co Presenters: Abbie Mowen, Kane Lewis
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