2014 Conference Proceedings National Association of Extension 4-H Agents
2014 Conference Proceedings National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Table of Contents Welcome from NAE4-HA President ……….…….................................... 2 2014 NAE4-HA Board of Trustees ………………………………………. 3 2014 Conference Planning Team ………………………………………. 4 …………….. 5-11 Conference Schedule At-A-Glance ………………………………………. 12-13 Hyatt Regency Floor Plan ………………………………………. 14 Key to Reading Conference Proceedings ………………………………………. 15 Monday, October 27, 2014 Keynote Speaker Life Member Lunch Presentation Seminar Session #1 Seminar Session #2 ………………………………………. ………………………………………. ………………………………………. ………………………………………. 17 17 18-29 30-42 Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Seminar Session #3 Seminar Session #4 State Officers Workshop ………………………………………. ………………………………………. ………………………………………. 44-55 56-67 68 Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Super Seminars Seminar on Wheels ………………………………………. ………………………………………. 70-73 74-75 Thursday, October 30, 2014 Capnote Speaker Seminar Session #5 Seminar Session #6 ………………………………………. ………………………………………. ………………………………………. 77 77-89 90-101 Poster Sessions ………………………………………. 103-120 NAE4-HA Partner Members ………………………………………. 122-124 Community Service Opportunity ………………………………………. 126 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competencies 1 Welcome from the NAE4-HA President Greetings! Welcome to the 2014 Tradition and Transformation, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents conference. The National Association of Extension 4-H Board of Trustees along with the Minnesota Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals are excited you have chosen to join us at the premier 4-H Professional Development Conference in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Extension colleagues have been planning for this one-of-a-kind conference for our opportunity for re-energizing personal and professional goals. Colleagues, you are encouraged to get engaged throughout the conference by attending educational sessions, networking with professionals and participating in committee work. The opportunities await you as you step into traditions and become transformed! Enjoy your stay in Minneapolis! Best wishes for a fabulous 2014 NAE4-HA Conference. Pam Van Horn NAE4-HA President, 2013-2014 2 NAE4-HA Board of Trustees President’s Council Pam Van Horn President Kimberly Gressley President-Elect Jeff Holland Past President Finance & Operations Team Shawn Tiede VP Finance & Operations Vernon Parent Chair, Policy & Resolutions Committee Marketing & Outreach Team Melissa Henry VP Marketing & Outreach Chrys Nestle Chair, Public Relations & Information Committee Member Services Team Megan Tifft VP Member Services Lee Anna Deal Chair, Professional Development Committee Mark Light North Central Junior Director Elijah Wilson Chair, Research & Evaluation Committee Charlene Belew Southern Senior Director Kia Harries 2014 Conference Cochair Nancy Hegland 2014 Conference Cochair Virginia Bourdeau 2015 Conference Cochair Pamela Rose 2015 Conference Cochair Courtney Dodd 2016 Conference Quadchair Shelli Benton Southern Senior Director Yolanda Goode Southern Junior Director Amy Parrott Western Senior Director Amy Zemler Western Junior Director Liaisons Julie Chapin State Program Leader Joseph L. Donaldson JOE Liaison Wendell Garnhart Partner Member Liaison Toby Lepley 2016 Conference Quadchair Jennifer McIver National 4-H Council Donna Bradley Chair, Member Recognition Committee Karen Martin 2016 Conference Quadchair Joe Roche National 4-H Activities Foundation Betty Gottler Historian Hilton Waits 2016 Conference Quadchair Douglas Swanson USDA/NIFA Kandy McWhorter Life Member Liaison Professional Development Team Tomas Manske VP Professional Development Programs Team Linda Tripp VP Programs NAE4-HA National Office Staff Jody Rosen Atkins Executive Director State Relations Team H. Thomas Davis Northeast Senior Director Cindy Rosen Conference Management Amy Rhodes Northeast Junior Director Kerrin Naeff Conference Management 3 2014 NAE4-HA Conference Planning Team EXECUTIVE TEAM Conference Co-Chairs Kia Harries Nancy Hegland Technology/Facilities Todd Mehrkens Brad Rugg Evening Entertainment Tracy Ignaszewski Anna Gilbertson Programs Co-Chairs Brian McNeill Karyn Santl Volunteers Barb Piehl Heidi Haugen Operation Co-Chairs Becky Harrington Trisha Sheehan Decorations Pat Morreim Nicole Pokorney Conference Treasurer Tamie Bremseth PROGRAM COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Seminar/Research Reports/Poster Sessions Ann Walter Josey Landrieu Kari Robideau Registration Amber Greeley Marcia Woeste Hospitality Sharon Davis Jill Grams Speakers Patrick Jirik Anne Stevenson Publicity Janet Beyer Carol Skelly Jacquie Lonning Evaluation Sam Grant Community Service Betsy Olson Amy Nelson Spouse/Family Programs Melissa Koch Suzanne Souza Partner Development Cara Miller Anita Harris Jan Derdowski Seminar on Wheels Becky Meyer Kelly Chadwick Life Member Juanita Reed-Boniface CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT Cindy Rosen Kerrin Naeff OPERATION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Awards Brenda Shafer Margo Bowerman NAE4-HA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jody Rosen Atkins 4 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competencies New Foundations for the 4-H Youth Development Profession Authored by the National Professional Development Task Force: Nancy Coleman (MO), Mary Katherine Deen (WA), Pam Garza (National Collaboration for Youth), Angela Groh (IA), Lisa Guion (FL), Angela Huebner (VA), Brent Strickland (AZ), Ryan Schmiesing (OH), Gina Taylor (WVA), Linda Jo Turner (MO), and Jennifer Zaniewski (National 4-H Council). Co-Chairs: Roger Rennekamp (KY) and Barbara Stone (National 4-H Headquarters). Many thanks to the Professional Development Subject Matter Expert Panel: Kirk Astroth (MT), Jim Barthel (WI), Lynne Borden (AZ), Dan James (TX), Claudia Mincemoyer (PA), R. Dale Safrit (NC), and Mary S. Williams (FL). Subject Matter Expert groups were closely involved in the process. The goals of the study were to: Update the existing professional research and knowledge base for 4-H Identify competencies essential to conducting 4-H youth development Create a foundation for 4-H professional development work Work groups or “domain teams” from within the task force, were assigned to examine each of the five existing domains of the 4-H PRK taxonomy. A sixth group was charged with reviewing the potential for an additional domain related to cultural and human diversity. Since its inception in 1985 and through subsequent updates, the 4-H Professional Research and Knowledge Base (4-HPRK) has come to be the foundation for the 4-H youth development profession. The task of the domain teams resembled an environmental scan. They looked at the current data supporting the domains, examined current trends, reviewed internal and external contemporary documents for interpretation of meaning, and conducted interviews with key informants (Mattingly, 2002). Key informants included State 4-H Program Leaders, university and Extension administrators, individuals involved in the past development of 4-H PRK, the professional development Subject Matter Expert group, and internal and external experts in the youth development field. The goals of the environmental scan were to: Identify omissions Recommend language that is useful in communicating the body of knowledge Establish congruence with current scholarship (Mattingly, 2002) The new 4-H professional research, knowledge and competencies (4-H PRKC, 2004) model provides a road map for the 4-H youth development workforce of the future. The most current and comprehensive research and knowledge representing the field of 4-H youth development, has been compiled in this study. This study identifies the current and emerging competencies that are essential to conducting 4-H youth development programs. The results of the study are key resources for: Individuals preparing for a career in the field of youth development Individuals just entering the 4-H workforce or returning to 4-H Designing job descriptions or hiring new youth workers Designing training and learning experiences for 4H educators and volunteer staff Building individual learning plans or performance standards Focusing on strategies critical to attracting, developing and retaining an outstanding, diverse 4-H workforce Adding value to individual career development Professional association initiatives Increasing research and evaluation efforts for 4-H youth development The work completed by the domain teams was then compiled into a draft document. The document was shared with internal and external experts, state program leaders, representatives from NAE4-HA work groups, state association presidents and association representatives, faculty, and youth development educators across the United States. The document was also posted on the 4-H related web sites for comments. The comments were considered by the task force and revisions were made. Highlights of the Study The results of the study included the identification of six domains. They were: Youth Development Youth Program Development Volunteerism Equity, Access and Opportunity Partnerships Organizational Systems Methodology The 4-H PRKC study was led by the National Professional Development Task Force. Some of the members were involved in the initial development of the 4-H PRK taxonomy and in subsequent revisions. The study was completed by task force members, who held teaching and Extension faculty positions, and represented all 4-H system partners. 5 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competencies The study also recommended the use of a four-level format: Domain, Topic, Component, and Competency. The structure helped connect the dots between “What is the essential subject matter necessary in the field of youth development?” to “How do we prepare and develop people to be effective in the field of youth development?” The domains and topics listed in the 4-H PRKC (2004) reflect the complexity and sophistication of the 4-H youth development profession and can be used with confidence to guide the 4-H youth development profession academic base. Examples of use may include: research agendas, graduate study, scholarly activities, and youth development degrees and certificate programs. The competencies identified in the 4-H PRKC (2004) represent a composite of the knowledge, skills and behaviors demonstrated by outstanding 4-H youth development professionals. The 4-H PRKC (2004) can be used with confidence in designing job descriptions, individual learning plans, performance management, broad professional development strategies, and professional association initiatives. The 4-H PRKC (2004) will be housed at National 4-H Headquarters. The authority to request modifications or regular updates will be with the National 4-H Leadership Trust. The responsibility of updating the 4-H professional research and knowledge base, lies with the Director of Youth Development a CSREES/USDA or their designee(s) at National 4-H Headquarters. The revised 4-H Professional Research and Knowledge and Competencies (4-H PRKC, 2004) base taxonomy (4-H PRKC) served as the organizing framework for the field of 4-H youth development. The updated domains represent the subject matter under girding 4-H youth development work. 4-H PRKC (2004) Adopted The National 4-H Leadership Trust officially adopted the updated 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competencies for use by the 4-H system (June 2004). By adopting the 4-H PRKC (2004) it is recognized that: The study to revise the current 4-H PRK was designed and conducted with methodological rigor and the results reflect the most current research and thinking in 4-H youth development. 4-H Professional Research and Knowledge Domains Theories of Change Design Frameworks Curriculum Development Program Quality Standards Evaluation Planning Topic: Program Delivery Learning Strategies Instruction Topic: Program Evaluation Approaches and Perspectives Evaluation Design Evaluation Methods Analysis and Interpretation Communicating Evaluation Results Youth Development Utilizing the knowledge of the human growth and development process to create environments that help youth reach their full potential Topic: Growth and Development (15-19 Years) Physical Development Cognitive Development Social & Emotional Development Topic: Youth Development Theory Positive Youth Development Ecological Model Resiliency Theory Topic: Youth Development Practice Relationship Building Behavior Management Programming for Life Skill Development Volunteerism Building and maintaining volunteer management systems for the delivery of youth development programs Youth Program Development Planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that achieve youth development outcomes Topic: Personal Readiness Philosophy of Volunteerism Trends in Volunteerism Advocating for Volunteerism Topic: Organizational Readiness Climate for Volunteerism Identifying Needs for Volunteers Developing Volunteer Position Topic: Situation Analysis Accessing Existing Information Gathering Community Perspectives Setting Priorities and Securing Commitment Topic: Program Design 6 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competencies Topic: Engagement of Volunteers Recruiting Volunteers Selecting Volunteers Topic: Education of Volunteers Orientation of Volunteers Education of Volunteers Adult Development and Learning Theory Topic: Sustainability of Volunteer Efforts Supervising, and Coaching Volunteers Performance Management of Volunteers Recognition of Volunteers Evaluation of Volunteer Efforts Topic: Youth Action Youth Organizing Youth Advocacy Youth Leadership Youth in Governance Service Learning Topic: Organizational Alliances Assessment and Readiness Networking Cooperation Partnerships Coalitions Collaboration Topic: Community Development Analysis Tools and Processes Government Workforce Community Youth Development Equity, Access and Opportunity Interacting effectively and equitably with diverse individuals and building long-term relationships with diverse communities Topic: Sensitivity Personal Readiness Dimensions of Diversity Topic: Awareness Values, Norms and Practices Pluralistic Thinking Power, Privilege and Policy Topic: Communication Open Attitude Speaking Consciously Active Listening Topic: Relevant Programming Needs Assessment Program Design Program Implementation Collaboration Topic: Inclusive Organizations Policies and Procedures Staffing and Staff Development Community Outreach Organizational Systems Positioning the organization and its people to work with and on behalf of young people most effectively Topic: Organizational Effectiveness Knowledge of the Organization Strategic Planning Program Governance Topic: Personal Effectiveness Management Work/Life Balance Interpersonal Skills Topic: Communication Strategies Diverse, targeted strategies Marketing Accountability/Impact Topic: Resource Development and Management Budgets Resource Development Stewardship Topic: Risk Management People Property Financial Goodwill/Image/Reputation Management Topic: Professionalism Ethics Scholarship Advocacy Partnerships Engaging youth in community development and the broader community in youth development Topic: Youth-Adult Partnerships Assessment and Readiness Continuum of Youth Engagement Creating Partnerships Building and Maintaining Partnerships 7 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competencies Primary References Used in Developing the 4-H PRKC (2004) Culp, K., Deppe, C., Castillo, J., & Wells, B.J. 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New York: McGraw-Hill. 11 2014 NAE4-HA Conference Schedule At-A-Glance Sunday, October 26 First Timers Meeting Leadership Meetings Committee Meetings Opening Event – Lorie Line Time 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location Northstar A Mirage See Z-card & Web App for Rooms Nicollet Ballroom Monday, October 27 Group Morning Exercise Group Walking Tour Business Meeting Exhibit Company Move-in Opening Welcome Keynote Speaker Lunch On Own State/National Lunch Life Member Lunch Exhibitor Move-In and Set-Up Seminar Session #1 Break Posters Setup Seminar Session #2 Committee Meetings Group Walking Tour Open Evening 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM Fitness Center Hotel Lobby Nicollet Ballroom Exhibit Hall Nicollet Ballroom Nicollet Ballroom Tuesday, October 28 Group Morning Exercise Global Citizenship Breakfast Past President’s Breakfast Seminar Session #3 Posters are Displayed Exhibits Open Seminar Session #4 Lunch in the Exhibit Hall Posters Staffed Posters Taken Down Business Meeting National Update State Officer Meeting Committee Meetings Group Walking Tour States Night Out 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM Fitness Center Northwoods Hyatt Restaurant See Z-card & Web App for Rooms Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall See Z-card & Web App for Rooms Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Nicollet Ballroom Nicollet Ballroom Lake Superior B See Z-card & Web App for Rooms Hotel Lobby Wednesday, October 29 Group Morning Exercise Group Walking Tour Regional Breakfast Exhibits Open Super Seminars Lunch On Own Exhibitor Breakdown Seminar on Wheels Group Walking Tour Open Evening 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM Fitness Center Hotel Lobby See Z-card & Web App for Rooms Exhibit Hall See Z-card & Web App for Rooms 12 Northstar A Northwoods Exhibit Hall See Z-card for Rooms Exhibit Hall See Z-card & Web App for Rooms See Z-card & Web App for Rooms Hotel Lobby Exhibit Hall Buses Load Outside Nicollet Promenade Hotel Lobby Thursday, October 30 Group Morning Exercise Morning Coffee - Sponsored in Part by the NAE4-HA Regional Directors Business Meeting Capnote Presentation Lunch On Own Transition Board Meeting Committee Meeting Seminar Session #5 Break Awards Rehearsal Seminar Session #6 Donor/Awards Reception & Photos Awards Banquet 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Fitness Center Nicollet Promenade 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Nicollet Ballroom Nicollet Ballroom 13 Lake Superior A See Z-card & Web App for Rooms See Z-card & Web App for Rooms Nicollet Promenade Nicollet Ballroom See Z-card & Web App for Rooms Northwoods Nicollet Ballroom Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 1st Floor 2nd Floor 4th Floor 14 Key to Reading Conference Proceedings Presentations in this Proceedings are designated as one of the following types: Research and Evaluation Report - (90 minutes) Research and evaluation reports summarize theoretical, systematic inquires related to the advancement of youth development theory and practice. Research reports present the results of empirical investigations (quantitative or qualitative) of topics. Evaluation reports present the results of systematic measurement of youth development program outcomes or delivery processes. Selected presenters are expected to provide session participants with a completed paper on the research or evaluation project. Papers should be written following NAE4-HA Journal of Youth Development guidelines. It is expected that the paper will either (1) be in-press or (2) be submitted for consideration of publication soon after the conference in a professional journal. Program Seminars - (90 minutes) Program Seminars are high quality experiential education programs that utilize research findings or “best practice” in their program design. Programs can target audiences such as: youth, adults, volunteer leaders, etc. They have clearly defined outcomes and evaluation data that shows the program achieves its targeted outcomes. Program Seminars should advance the field of youth development by introducing new, or newly interpreted, curriculum, delivery models, management methods, technology, etc. Presenters should utilize hands-on activities to help session participants experience the program. Competency Building Workshop - (90 minutes) A competency building workshop teaches a specific skill set needed by youth development professionals. The workshops should relate to one, or more, of the core competencies for youth development professionals: 1) youth and adult development 2) organizational systems 3) learning strategies 4) volunteering 5) partnerships and 6) personal development. The proposal should include a detailed justification of why this competency is important, how the presenter will teach the competency within a short time frame, what is required to replicate the program, and how the presenter will enable attendees to learn more after the session. The workshop should be hands-on and include exercises which allow participants to practice using the skill set. Workshops should include take-home materials for use and reference post-conference. ePoster Sessions – (90 minutes) ePoster Sessions are shorter, more informal sessions with a specific topic. Presenters will provide three 20-25 minute sessions consecutively in the 90-minute time slot. There are 3-4 ePoster presentations happening at the same time in one room; participants will choose 3 that they will attend. A time keeper/room host will tell the presenters and participants when it is time to move to another presentation. Poster Session - (60 minutes staffed) Poster sessions are graphic displays which encourage informal discussions on topics similar to those appropriate for program seminars. Posters should NOT be used to advertise a product or service. A table and wall panel will be provided for each display. Each presenter will be responsible for setting up the display, staffing it for 1 hour, and removing the display at the scheduled time. Posters should at least have the following title section labels in the display: program description, targeted participants, program outcomes, research base, program replication requirements, program evaluations and findings. 15 Keynote Speaker – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Monday, October 27, 2014 Monday, October 27, 2014 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 16 Keynote Speaker – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Monday, October 27, 2014 Keynote Presentation Dr. David Walsh Room: Nicollet Ballroom – 1st Floor Why Do They Act That Way? A Guide to the Adolescent Brain Adolescence has been described as a "normally abnormal stage of life." Dr. Walsh will kick off the conference by engaging with us in an exploration of the adolescent brain and how we can use this knowledge to be more effective in our work with youth. Dr. Walsh explains exactly what happens to the adolescent brain on the path from childhood into adulthood, offering ideas and strategies for understanding and communicating with young people, and helping us maximize the potential of this exciting, “normally abnormal” stage of life. Revealing the latest scientific findings in easy-to-understand terms, Dr. Walsh shows why moodiness, quickness to anger, willingness to take risks, miscommunication and other familiar teenage behavior are so common--all are linked to physical changes and growth in the adolescent brain. Dr. Walsh will offer ideas which will help us support parents, volunteers, and other professionals as we interact with young people. Dr. Walsh’s break out session, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, will dig deeper into the “iBrain,” exploring how the digital revolution is wiring this generation’s brains differently, and how we as youth work professionals can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. Life Member Lunch & Presentation - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Monday, October 27, 2014 4-H Life Skills Thrive with Prison Art Room: Presenter: Northwoods Bill Svendsgaard The art of prisoners on large display boards will reveal how four life skills, each representing one of the H's in 4-H, thrive in my Department of Corrections art curriculum at both women and men's prisons. These life skills will be identified through their art and my personal stories of teaching incarcerated youth and adults for eight years will unveil an unlikely place for a 4-H model to bloom. The message can revert to traditional 4-H. 17 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 1. Cooking Up Science: The Clover Cookie Factory Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Skyway A – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Lisa Berkland Iowa 4-H 3059 360th Avenue Ruthven, IA 51358 [email protected] Gail Castillo, Iowa 4-H The Clover Cookie Factory desperately needs your help! Their cookies are a flop! Come join us for some fun food science experiments to discover how to fix their problem. Leave with a CD of all of the pieces you need to hold your own Cooking Up Science: The Clover Cookie Factory workshop! 2. Research Reports Dealing with Deployment: Campers' and Parents' Perceptions of Participation in OMK Camps Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Research and Evaluation Report Intermediate Christy Clary The Ohio State University 325 W. State Street, Bldg B Georgetown, OH 45121 [email protected] Theresa Ferrari, The Ohio State University; Steve McKinley, Purdue University; Jerry Peters, Purdue University Military youth have unique challenges that set them apart from their peers. Attending a summer camp has been linked to multiple positive outcomes. Thus, camps have become quite popular as a setting to conduct programming to address the unique needs of military youth. The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which participation in OMK camps affected military youth's self-efficacy for communication, coping, and social skills. Participants responded to an online survey three months after camp. The participants were military youth ages 9 to 17 who attended 2012 OMK camps in two states and their parents or guardians. Campers reported the largest increase in their self-efficacy for their communication skills, followed by social skills, and then coping skills. Parent respondents reported a similar pattern. Open-ended responses overwhelmingly supported that making new friends and seeing friends from previous years was one of the greatest benefits of attending a camp. The results are consistent with the literature on military youth, for example, regarding the presence of a caring adult and the positive impact of the social connectedness youth feel with other military youth. These findings may also be useful to those working with other special populations in the camp setting. 18 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 Informing Culturally Responsive 4-H Youth Development: Listening to Voices of Alaska's Interior Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Research and Evaluation Report Introductory Debra Jones University of Alaska Fairbanks PO Box 756180 Fairbanks, AK 99775 [email protected] Linda Skogrand, Utah State University Alaska youth and young adults experience some of the highest rates of suicide across the nation. Recent literature about the well-being of adolescents has indicated that a sense of connectedness to others is important as a protection against risk behaviors such as alcohol or drug use and suicide (Bernat & Resnick, 2009). This connectedness or sense of belonging is an essential element of 4-H. Through this sense of belonging, both within one's home village and with other youth and adults beyond the village, 4-H programs provided in culturally responsive ways could help address these issues. A phenomenological study interviewing 12 tribal stakeholders offers information about concerns about youth in villages, what youth need to be healthy and what successful youth development programming might look like. PYD and Professional Development of Youth Organizations Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenwood E – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Research and Evaluation Report Intermediate Jeremy Green OSU Extension Service, Crook County 498 SE Lynn Blvd. Prineville, OR 97754 [email protected] This research report will present the process and results of a study conducted in Oregon which investigates the professional and volunteer development needs of (non 4-H) youth serving organizations related to positive youth development (PYD). This study elicited feedback from 49 youth serving organizations through a comprehensive online survey. Information gathered included organization demographics (reach, size of staff, and use of volunteers), current staff and volunteer development opportunities and requirements and interest in offering staff and volunteer training opportunities related to PYD. The results of this study indicate youth serving organizations not only recognize the importance of a PYD approach but are also seeking staff and volunteer development opportunities to strengthen the PYD capacity within their organizations. The results of this study provide direct implications for 4-H professionals. Due to our linkages to Extension and the land-grant university, coupled with our intricate understanding of PYD theory and practice, we as 4-H professionals have the ability to be the resource and voice for PYD in our communities. 19 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 3. Moving Ahead with Robotics: Three Roundtables with Experts Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway C – 2nd Floor Youth Development Program Seminar Introductory Saundra Frerichs University of Nebraska-Lincoln 114 Ag Hall Lincoln, NE [email protected] Timothy Ewers; Amy Rhodes; Ann Sherrard, University of Maryland Extension; Kendra Wells, Retired 4-H Specialist, University of Maryland and National 4-H Council; Steven Worker, University of California, Davis This session will help grow and support 4-H robotics programs across the county by helping 4-H professionals start where they are to develop robotics programs that are research-based, have the potential to have a significant impact for youth, and fit their community. Participants in this program seminar will receive resources and participate in small group discussions with experts to help them develop a robotics implementation strategy that builds on local strengths and resources, considers potential challenges and limitations, and is designed to have an impact on youth. Experts participating in the session will share the lessons they have learned with many different implementation strategies, and will provide support for participants as they return home to begin implementing their plan. 4. Running Towards Fundraising and Friendraising: Using Running Events to Support Healthy Living and Your Bottom Line Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway B – 2nd Floor Partnerships Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Casey Mull University of Georgia 319 Hoke Smith Annex Athens, GA 30602 [email protected] Bo Ryles, National 4-H Council; Kate Whiting, University of Georgia Running and jogging is a popular, growing sport with a majority of participants being college educated and among the highest socio-economic statuses in the country. Started in 2007, the Ryles & Keel Holiday Race Series grew into the Clover Glove Race Series. Funds generated through the race series in the past two years totaled $35,000 for the state 4-H program and thousands more for local 4-H clubs coordinating races. Participants in this workshop will identify needs and resources to host their own local race, involve 4-H'ers, and generate funds and friends to support 4-H in the future. Hearing from local, state and national level 4-H professionals, participants will examine different perspectives and models for supporting a local race and how multiple races can support the larger 4-H Healthy Living initiative. Participants will examine what competitive and semi-competitive racers seek in running events and how to balance these needs with the casual walker to create a successful community event to support Healthy Living. 20 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 5. Suitably Celebrating 4-H Volunteers Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: St. Croix – 2nd Floor Volunteerism Competency Building Workshop Introductory Heidi Haugen University of Minnesota Extension 322 Laurel St., Ste. 21 Brainerd, Minnesota 56401 [email protected] Although many dare not say it out loud, recognition is a prime motivator for volunteers. In outwardly appreciating the fine work of our many 4-H volunteers, it is most important to fit the right kind of recognition to each volunteer. Recognition needs to be matched to the volunteer to ensure that it is meaningful and most appreciated and thus perhaps motivational for further service. In this high energy and definitely FUN workshop, participants will learn the basics of volunteer recognition and beyond, past the mugs and the formal banquet! Participants will also explore getting youth, mentors, community partners, parents, and others involved in recognition activities. Using small group exercises, mini-lectures, individual analysis and group discussion, this workshop will draw on the works of Susan Ellis, Arlene Grubbs and Betty B. Stallings. 6. Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse: Using the Ridiculous to Teach Concept Development Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway I – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Alayne Torretta Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County 165 Route 519 South Belvidere, NJ 7823 [email protected] Lynette Black, OSU Extension Service, Wasco County When youth are excited about a topic, they tend to readily take in information with ease. This competency building workshop will show you how to use the ridiculous to teach life skills. Developing and teaching concepts such as the importance of voting, food safety, conflict resolution, disaster preparedness/response skills, and plant/animal production in youth are areas of which the 4-H professionals are well versed. Injecting fantasy and fun to your sound concepts could be what your lessons need for rejuvenation. Repackage your program with a twist, such as a zombie apocalypse survival guide, and youth will flock to your program. The CDC has embraced this model for their disaster preparedness plans after Cooperative Extension rolled it out in February of 2011 because of the overwhelming positive response. Learn how Oregon and New Jersey successfully implemented this model in their camping and special interest programming. Replication made easy through take home materials and hands on experiences to practice newly learned concepts so you too can boast of your zombie survival plan! 21 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 7. Join the "COWS,” Starting the Newest Trend in Officer Training Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway A – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Laura Manzi University of Maryland Extension 6707 Groveton Dr. Clinton, MD 20735 [email protected] Amanda Wahle, University of Maryland Extension 4-H youth from two Maryland counties, Prince George's and Anne Arundel, attended COWS (Club Officer Workshop Series), three sessions of officer training workshops principled on creating a solid foundation of knowledge and increasing skill development in leadership, teamwork and conflict resolution. Workshop attendees were given the opportunity to counsel together, exchange ideas and brainstorm activities for their own clubs and communities. The first workshop of the series occurred in the early part of the year to assist in development of the clubs yearly calendar. The second workshop occurred mid-year, giving youth the chance to come together and share current challenges and concerns. The final workshop, occurring in the latter part of the year was a peer training, where outgoing officers worked cooperatively with incoming officers and shared advice. 8. 4-H ''Survivor'' Camp: A Real-to-Life Experience In Living On Your Own Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway G – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Janice Cowan Oregon State University 2600 East Street Baker City, OR 97814 [email protected] Debera Schreiber, Oregon State University; Carole Smith, Oregon State University Extension Service 4-H Survivor Camp is a 3-day camping event for older youth. The purpose is to teach basic life skills for a successful transition from high school to living on their own. In an outdoor camping facility, hands-on activities provide a real-to-life experience in apartment living with roommates, budgeting a paycheck, dealing with landlords and utility companies, job search skills, cooking nutritious meals and more. Survival games are used as team building activities. A copy of the curriculum will be available to workshop participants. 22 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 9. Situational Awareness: What is it and Why Does it Matter? Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway F – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Jeni Buckingham The Ohio State University 705 Oakwood St., Suite 103 Ravenna, OH 44266 [email protected] 4-H professionals find themselves in diverse environments, from going to the fair to attending political meetings and everything in between. As we are exposed to potentially risky situations every day, we are especially aware of the safety of the youths with whom we are entrusted. Learn simple skills that could save a life: how to read your surroundings, body language, and speech patterns to determine what you should do. Find out how to avoid danger, how to measure a threat, and what action to take. Exercises on how to listen to your intuition and basic self-defense will be taught hands-on. Come away with important skills that you can use immediately and teach to others. Handouts are provided as well as reference material from the USDA and FBI. 10. Urban Youth Livestock Programming Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway D – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Intermediate Lenah Nguyen Virginia Cooperative Extension 24 Pelham St. Warrenton, VA 20186 [email protected] Samantha Nagurny More and more youth live in areas where it is illegal or not feasible to own livestock. This seminar will explore several ways in which creative programming models and partnerships can afford urban youth the same benefits of traditional 4-H livestock programming that rural youth enjoy. Learn how a partnership with a local zoo or park can afford youth sustained hands-on livestock experiences while providing mutual volunteer support between 4-H and the partner organization. Learn how an agriculture ambassador program can empower rural teens to provide urban children with hands-on agriculture experiences that increase agricultural literacy and understanding of agricultural careers. This seminar will be great for those working in purely urban areas or those in more rural areas that would like to reach out to youth in apartments or town homes. 23 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 11. My Empowerment Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Skyway B – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Shannon Franklin Purdue Extension 412 Main St Rising Sun, IN 47040 [email protected] Many young females in our communities are making decisions and engaging in unhealthy behaviors that can negatively impact their futures. Many do not have the resources nor the support needed to make informed choices and avoid risky behaviors. Purdue Extension, Ohio County, has developed, facilitated, and led an afterschool program designed to encourage the development of positive life skills among middle school aged females students by mobilizing a cadre of volunteers from the community who provide positive examples for the program and demonstrate the value of making wise life choices. 12. The Totally Amazing, Incredible Food Lift Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway H – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Eric Larsen University of Arizona 4210 N Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 [email protected] Kirk Astroth, University of Arizona; Curt Peters, NAE4-HA The Totally Amazing, Incredible Food Lift is an aerospace engineering challenge aimed at middle school youth but also adaptable to younger and older age groups. This curriculum was one of the finalist entries for the 2014 National Youth Science Day Experiment. As of this submission date, we do not know the results of the competition. The initial activity challenges a group of youth to design, build and launch a craft carrying a basic payload and get as close as possible to a target. In the second activity, youth will build and launch a craft carrying a fragile payload that must survive the launch and impact. Extended learning activities are also provided. 13. iBrains: Guiding Children and Teens to Success in the Digital Age Room: Presenter: Mirage Room – 2nd Floor Dr. David Walsh The Digital Revolution is wiring this generation’s brains differently. Children and teens routinely multi-task, play on-line video games, create their own YouTube videos, text their friends, hang out on social networking sites and surf the Internet. Dr. David Walsh will explain how technology is changing the ways that young people live, learn, and socialize. More importantly 24 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 he will identify the three major strategies to assure that they maximize the digital benefits while avoiding the risks. This workshop will answer important questions like: • • • • • • • Are children and youth really good multi-taskers? How can we teach children to concentrate in a culture of chronic partial attention? Is cyberaddiction real? What are the signs and symptoms and what can parents do? How can we teach kids to use technology to connect rather than disconnect? Is the time youth spend online affecting their real world social skills? What are healthy boundaries and parameters around technology use? How can parents use Love and Logic strategies to foster digital discipline? What are the three pillars for digital success and how can we make sure our children and teens develop them? 14. Build Your Future: Choices...Connections...Careers Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Minnehaha – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Debra Barrett Michigan State University Extension 1737 Hillandale Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022 [email protected] Frank Cox Do your 4-H volunteers focus on projects or life-skills? Do volunteers have the resources to include career exploration and workforce prep content into their projects? Learn about the new National 4-H Curriculum for 14-19 year old youth entitled Build Your Future: Choices…Connections…Careers. Build Your Future is a research-based, peer-reviewed, and hands-on curriculum that provides nine lessons of career exploration and workforce preparation education. While it is encouraged to be taught in its entirety, Build Your Future is flexible enough to be used as stand-alone lessons that focus on skill identification, career exploration including entrepreneurship, financing careers and educational training, and workforce preparation. Each lesson is aligned with national career-technical education standards. Build Your Future has been written by a team of Michigan State University Extension Educators responsible for Career Exploration and Workforce Preparation programming in the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute. Results from pilot testing two of the nine activities supported the design and development of all lessons. Sixty-one teens in five urban and rural Michigan sites gave feedback which was incorporated in the final design. Feedback has been very positive. One teen participant said, “This was a very cool way to learn.” 15. Positioning Your Extension/4-H Program for the Future Through Strategic Marketing and Program Transformation Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway J – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Competency Building Workshop Introductory Keith Diem University of Florida 25 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 G085 McCarty Hall B, PO Box 110310 Gainesville, FL [email protected] Corporations spend millions annually on marketing and market research. Although Extension doesn't have that kind of budget, it doesn't mean that the need for similar information and strategies is less important. Successful companies know their livelihood depends on learning about their customers. Although the viability of 4-H can be strengthened by adopting these practices on a smaller scale, Extension staff often ignore marketing or assume that it's merely about promoting 4-H with flyers, brochures, etc. Marketing is a dynamic process of identifying people's needs and interests and developing programs to fit them. This process will be explored in this seminar. It will cover how to utilize needs assessment and public opinion surveys, and tap existing data to determine which programs, events, and activities should be created, adapted, or eliminated. These steps are key to developing a marketing strategy and long-range plan for your Extension program. Real-life examples will be used throughout. You will come away with a variety of useful tools and proven methods to help go beyond mere public awareness and achieve better understanding of what a contemporary 4-H youth development program has to offer. The concepts presented will also be useful for increasing funding and building new partnerships. 16. Choosing to Lead - Your Call to Serve Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Northstar B – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Program Seminar Advanced Jeff Holland Purdue/NAE4-HA 665 Ryan Road Bloomington, IN 47403 [email protected] Have you ever thought about running for a national office? If so, members of the Organizational Stewardship Committee of NAE4-HA, as well as current officers, will conduct a session entitled Choosing to Lead which will give first hand information on what should be considered before running for national office. 17. ePosters Live from the Nebraska 4-H Film Room Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Partnerships ePoster Session Introductory Michelle Krehbiel University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension 114 Agriculture Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0700 [email protected] Julie Kreikemeier, UNL Extension 26 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 Research indicates that youth engaged in positive youth development environments, and when given the opportunity to engage in service learning, exhibit strong character, responsible behavior (Lerner et al, 2008), and improved academic performance (Service Learning: Benefits of Service Learning, 2013). Creating meaningful service learning experiences for youth to actively contribute to their community can be challenging. One solution to this challenge is creating strong community partnerships. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln 4-H Youth Development has established strong community partnerships between Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln Community Learning Centers, and Lincoln YMCA to provide out of school time learning experiences for under-served 4-H youth. The partnership enables middle school youth to learn about film making while engaging in service learning. Youth learn filmmaking techniques while producing a monthly school news program, Lion News, which reaches over 1,200 middle school youth. This presentation will highlight the partnerships between Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska 4-H Tech Wizards to deliver informal 4-H filmmaking learning opportunities for youth. Examples of youth film work will be showcased as a part of the presentation. Flipping Extension Regency – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems ePoster Session Intermediate Deb Weitzenkamp University of Nebraska-Lincoln 5985 G. Rd. Nebraska City, NE 68410 [email protected] Co-presenters: Lindsay Chichester, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Karna Dam, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension; Dave Varner, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Susan Williams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Beth Williams Wolfe, Humphrey-St. Francis School Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: The flipped classroom is a pedagogical concept where the typical lecture and homework elements of a course are reversed. Many times within a flipped classroom formal educators (teachers) record the lecture materials and post them to the internet where learners access them prior to attending face-to-face classes. This allows educators to maximize the quality of the time they have in a face-to-face class. While there are many instances of implementation for a traditional classroom, this ePoster will discuss how the flipped classroom has been applied successfully with two very different Extension audiences for informal education: 1) a workshop teaching 4-Her's and FFA youth about livestock quality assurance, and 2) a professional development workshop series teaching Extension staff new and innovative ways to increase the impact of Extension programming 27 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 A Recipe for Military Youth Success: Liberty County 4-H & Fort Stewart Child, Youth, and School Services Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Partnerships ePoster Session Introductory Kasey Bozeman Liberty County 4-H (Georgia) 100 Main Street Suite 7130 Hinesville, GA 31313 [email protected] Since the events of Sept 11, 2001, military service members have experienced frequent longterm deployments to active war zones, causing issues of family separation and anxiety. Orthner and Rose (2005) report that 37% of Army spouses state that their children seriously worry about what could happen to their deployed parent and that school issues and depression occur in about 20% of their children. Since 1995, the 4-H/Army Youth Development Project connects Extension professionals with Army Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS) to positive youth development experiences for military children and youth. Leadership, citizenship, and life skills developed during 4-H programming can build resiliency and assist these young people during times of transition and turmoil. During this ePoster Session, participants will learn how the Liberty County 4-H Agent works with Fort Stewart Training and Curriculum Specialists to train CYSS staff to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate after school 4-H programming for CYSS children and youth. Examples of successful integration of the Fort Stewart 4-H members into the Liberty County and Georgia 4-H programs will also be shared. Additionally, opportunities for replication with other military installations will be provided. See how a few simple ingredients can create a recipe for military youth success! Work Smart, Not Hard with My4-H: Digital Tool for 4-H Professionals Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems ePoster Session Introductory Beth Hecht National 4-H Council 24432 235th Street McLouth, KS 66054 [email protected] As 4-H professionals we don't typically find the option of not working harder, but we can learn to work smarter. Making the most of your role as a 4-H professional means learning how to access and share 4-H resources and curriculum without boundaries. Easy access to resources from professional and volunteer development to project-based curriculum will boost your trainings, program development efforts, and your impact on young people. Put your hands on www.4-H.org/my4-H, a digital tool that can help maximize your delivery, increase your results and actually contribute to your scholarship. www.4-H.org/my4-H is a central and collaborative source for 4-H resources and curriculum where 4-H professionals, volunteers, and youth leaders can share, discuss, and learn of information and resources 28 Seminar Session #1 - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 related to positive youth development. Explore the features, benefits, and best practices of this free digital 4-H platform. From simple resource sharing to navigating the national review process, you will learn how to put my 4-H to work for you in accessing and sharing professional and volunteer resources and curriculum. 29 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 1. Engaging Youth in Mobile Livestock Record Keeping Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Skyway A – 2nd Floor Youth Development Program Seminar Introductory Justin Wiebers Kansas State University 15786 W. Clary Circle Wamego, KS 66547 [email protected] Barbara Chamberlin; Theresa Dean; Susan Garey; Paul Hill, Utah State University; Jane Wright, The Ohio State University Extension Mobile technology opens new possibilities for 4-H record keeping. Documenting real-time data to evaluate a 4-H project’s progress on an ongoing basis using a device that typically is no further than an arm's length away could bring rejuvenation to the often dark (forgotten) task of record keeping. Imagine a mobile app that allows youth and their families to enter and analyze market animals growth, project finances, relevant management practices, and project activities on the go. Instead of waiting until the end of the project year to compile information and reflect on project successes or failures, this market animal app caters to keeping ongoing records and provides for real-time reflection that can allow changes in management practices to improve project success. The National 4-H Livestock App Design Team will share research reconciled from multiple states regarding 4-H record keeping processes, youth learning objectives, content prioritization, development decisions, user testing and refinements that led to the release of this 4-H market livestock record keeping mobile app. 2. Research Reports A Delphi Study of National 4-H Healthy Living Professional and Volunteer Development Greenway E – 2nd Floor Volunteerism Research and Evaluation Report Intermediate Joseph Donaldson University of Tennessee 2621 Morgan Circle, 212-D Morgan Hall Knoxville, TN 37996-4525 [email protected] Co-presenters: Karen Franck, University of Tennessee; John Toman, University of Tennessee Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: This study was requested by the National 4-H Healthy Living Management Team, National 4H Council, and 4-H National Headquarters/National Institute of Food and Agriculture/USDA and funded by the generous support of Walmart. The overall goal of this study was to delineate the major professional and volunteer development needs for 4-H Healthy Living programs. 4H Healthy Living programs are those targeting one or more of the following: physical activity, unintentional injury, injury prevention, social/emotional development, healthy eating, and/or 30 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 substance abuse prevention. These programs are characterized as being diverse and rich with regard to people, programs, products, processes, and partnerships. Using the Delphi technique, the study solicited attitudes and opinions from expert panelists who were state Extension directors/deans, local and state Extension 4-H professionals, adult volunteers, and key partners. The research design was constructed so that a cross-section of the nation's 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant institutions would be contacted. The results offer information relative to training, professional development, and technical assistance for increasing the capacity and competency levels of 4-H professionals and volunteers. The major finding was the need for an all-inclusive approach to healthy living. Importance of Volunteer Characteristics in Improving Youth Outcomes Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Volunteerism Research and Evaluation Report Intermediate Kendra Lewis University of California, Davis 2801 Second Street Davis, CA 95618 [email protected] Shannon Horrillo, University of California; Kali Trzesniewski, University of California, Davis The most recent estimates indicate that in 2010-2011 over 400,000 adult volunteers participated in the 4-H Youth Development Program (YDP) nationally supporting the development of young people. As the 4-H YDP evolves over time to meet the needs of all young people in urban, rural, and suburban areas, new programs and projects are implemented. It is important to understand how volunteer characteristics, such as buy-in, impact the effectiveness of these new programs and projects on youth outcomes. The California 4-H YDP has implemented a new leadership development project called 4-H Thrive! in the community club program. The curriculum is based on new cutting edge positive youth development research, and project leaders are required to attend training prior to implementation of the curriculum. The goal of this paper is to understand how volunteer characteristics are related to youth outcomes. It is hypothesized that youth who have project leaders that are more confident in their skills and believe more in the new curriculum will increase more on the youth development outcomes targeted in the project. 31 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 Motivating Factors of Adult Somalis Who Are Refugees to Volunteer for 4-H Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Equity, Access and Development Research and Evaluation Report Introductory Mitch Mason University of Maine 75 Clearwater Drive Falmouth, ME 4105 [email protected] Kristy Ouellette, University of Maine 4-H relies heavily on volunteers to plan and deliver positive youth development experiences. So what happens when parents have not only never heard of 4-H, but also are adjusting to a new country, language and society? 4-H has also long been an avenue for American families to involve themselves in local communities. This research paper looked at a specific audience of new Americans (recent ethnic Somali-American immigrants) and the motivations or barriers for adult Somali refugee involvement in a local 4-H program. We conducted focus group interviews with 28 adult refugees in the largest two cities of Maine. Our research identified motivations and barriers that are common to any 4-H youth development program as well as culturally specific factors. This presentation will present the findings of the study as well as potential steps to increasing collaboration between Extension and the Somali-American community. 3. Let's Openly Talk About Transforming Our Traditions into Open Doors Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway C – 2nd Floor Equity, Access and Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Nadine Fogt The Ohio State University Extension 1415 US 22 SW Suite 100 Washington Court House, OH 43160 [email protected] Heather Gottke, The Ohio State University Extension; Kathy Lechman, The Ohio State University Extension This year marks a significant anniversary of Extension, 100 years, bringing monumental societal changes that have created the need in 4-H to transform some old traditions into new traditions. Now is the time to talk about one of the hottest issues that adolescent and young adults face in today’s society, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning (LGBTQ). 4-H professionals must be prepared to face the various challenges presented by the question of a teen’s sexual orientation whether it is from a teen, a parent or the public. A sensitive topic, it is crucial that we learn to support our teens in their development into adulthood. More importantly, is that all teens feel welcome and safe in all our Extension programs. Scenarios will be presented that 4-H Educators may face in today's world concerning LGBTQ issues, i.e. how does a 4-H Educator address a concerned parent who questions their child being in a cabin with a LGBTQ counselor or even having an LGBTQ Counselor on staff. A panel of 32 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 professionals will share their experiences dealing with LGBTQ issues and Extension with participants being engaged in open discussions. Resources including a lesson plan will be shared. Are you ready to openly talk? Transform traditions into open doors! 4. Youth in Governance Best Practices: Transforming Youth & Adults Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway B – 2nd Floor Partnerships Competency Building Workshop Introductory Andrea Mender WVU Extension Service 104 East Wiseman Avenue Fayetteville, WV 25840 [email protected] Elizabeth Conway, Clarke County Cooperative Extension; Kelly Dziak, Rutgers Cooperative Extension; Jeremy Farley, West Virginia University; Marilyn Lesmeister, Oregon State University; Debra Stocker, University of Illinois Extension; Robin Stone, The Ohio State University Participants in this workshop will share information to help in creating successful youth in governance programs. Highlights of the seminar focus on four of the successful projects that won the Beyond Youth Leadership or Power of Youth Awards and distribution of a "Best Practices in Youth in Governance" handout compiled by the 2014 Youth in Governance Task Force. Extension Educators who developed and implemented the highlighted award programs will make the presentations. The participants will walk away from the seminar with a handout of the award winners’ contact information and programming ideas, allowing them to immediately implement new and transformative youth in governance programs in their state. 5. How Do I Find 4-H Volunteers? Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: St. Croix – 2nd Floor Volunteerism Competency Building Workshop Introductory Heidi Haugen University of Minnesota Extension 322 Laurel St., Ste. 21 Brainerd, MN 56401 [email protected] Chris D Gleason, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach; Steve McKinley, Purdue University; Rebecca Mills, Utah State University Extension Why is it that 4-H volunteers seem to be increasingly difficult to find? It may be that it is because we often see recruitment as trying to persuade people to do things we want them to do, instead of showing them how they can do something that they already want to do. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of volunteer motivation and recruitment. They will try out a seven step process that will help them to find the RIGHT volunteer for 4-H roles and to design recruitment messages that highlight both the volunteer need and benefits. The seven steps include, in part, identifying what attracts and repels potential volunteers to the organization, analyzing volunteer trends and the volunteer context, design of attractive volunteer 33 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 assignments, small-scale campaign recruitment, and preparing for applicants. Using small group exercises, mini-lectures, individual analysis and group discussion, this workshop will draw on the work of Carol Weisman, Susan Ellis, Janet Fox, and Betty B. Stallings. 6. Middle School Madness - Making it Work for You! Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway I – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Billie Jean Elmer VA Tech PO Box 205 Surry, VA 23883 [email protected] Kathleen Jamison, Virginia Tech; Cynthia Rowles, Virginia Cooperative Extension Educators must capitalize on the development needs of learners. This workshop focuses on the cognitive, emotional and social skills of middle school-aged youth by role modeling, activities and program plan development that expands the techniques used by the Extension Educator. This session will assist the youth development educator who specializes in after school, school enrichment and club delivery methods in programming. In order to meet the educational needs of middle school youth, an educator must understand ''what makes them tick'' and this hands on, practical workshop brings important foundational concepts into a practical setting. 7. Citizenship in Your 4-H Program Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway A – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Tracy Tesdall UF/IFAS Florida 4-H 3205 College Ave Davie, FL 33314 [email protected] Nicole Pokorney, University of Minnesota Extension; Mallory Vogl, University of Delaware Extension; Deryl Waldren, Kansas State University Research & Extension In January 2012, the White House released their road map for civic learning, envisioning a nationwide commitment to preparing all students for citizenship as informed, engaged and responsible members of our society. Learn about the citizenship mission mandate program area and how 4-H incorporates all components of the citizenship program area into its educational programming efforts. Get an update on the mandate from National 4-H Headquarters, what curriculum is available and learn ideas from existing citizenship programs from across the country. 34 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 8. The Leadership Puzzle: ''Putting the Pieces Together'' Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway G – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Cindy Nelson Utah State University PO Box 446 Beaver, UT 84713 [email protected] The Leadership Puzzle: ''Putting the Pieces Together,” was created to teach youth leadership skills. The program incorporates the Four Corners of Leadership, Communication, Character, Commitment, and Cooperation. This workshop will help you ''sort out'' the puzzle of teaching leadership using a theme, figure out the ''corner'' stones for a good program, and how to ''fit the pieces'' together to create a beautiful picture. Leaders will be given the tools to duplicate this program or to develop their own leadership programs using theme based strategies. Participants will take away ideas that can be incorporated into any 4-H club or activity to help teach leadership skills. 9. Geocaching the 4-H Way Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway F – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Kathleen Bohde Purdue Extension 2003 Pleasant St. Noblesville, IN 46060 [email protected] Kendall Martin, Purdue Extension Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share experiences online. Cachers solve clues and locate GPS coordinates to find the treasure. In its simplest form, a geocache contains a logbook or logsheet for you to sign. Caches may also contain items for trade, but the journey in discovering a geocache is often the greatest reward. This activity incorporates all of the 4-H Mission Mandates and reminds us of the 4-H Pledge. This session will be hands-on and provide practical application to attendees. Geocaching the 4-H Way curriculum will be provided to those that attend this session. It is our hope that Geocaching the 4-H Way will introduce the joys of geocaching to all who utilize it. It is intended to be used as a basic introduction and foundation for a multitude of geocaching uses. 35 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 10. Incorporating Active Learning Strategies to Increase Audience Engagement Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway D – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Kevin Palmer Manitowoc County UW-Extension 4319 Expo Drive, P.O. Box 935 Manitowoc, WI [email protected] Paula Rogers Huff, Oconto County UW-Extension Stuck in lecture mode to deliver content material in 4-H? In this session, participants will explore techniques that make Learn by Doing more than a 4-H slogan. Participants will experience active learning techniques that can be used to design effective delivery of content material in 4-H. Active learning gets participants involved and actively participating in their own learning. Discover new ways to incorporate active learning techniques with Think-Pair-Share, Cooperative Learning Groups, Games, Jig-Saw, and more into your existing 4-H programs. 11. 4-H Junior and Teen Leadership Project: iThrive 3: Leadership, Science & Me Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Minnehaha – 2nd Floor Youth Development Program Seminar Introductory Steven Worker University of California, Davis 2801 Second Street Davis, CA 95617 [email protected] Gemma Miner, University of California The 4-H program embraces a positive youth development (PYD) approach to designing and delivering youth programs around the mission mandates, one of which is science education. The mutually reinforcing intersection between PYD and science education represents an opportunity for enhanced learning and development of young people and yet has remained under explored in programming and research. In California 4-H, staff developed and tested the iThrive 3: Leadership, Science & Me curriculum designed for youth ages 12-18 in a 4-H Leadership Development project. The Thrive model of PYD targets four critical skills for adolescence: sparks, growth mindset, goal management, and the 6 C's of PYD. In iThrive 3, each module links one or more of the eight scientific and engineering practices (from the Next Generation Science Standards; NGSS, 2013) to a Thrive concept. This approach to science education through PYD concepts accentuates the holistic development of a young person integrating both improving scientific literacy and healthy psychological development. In this workshop, the presenters will share the iThrive 3 curriculum, facilitate a sample activity, and share outcome evaluation data. 36 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 12. Ricochet: An Extreme Leadership Adventure Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway H – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Lisa Berkland Iowa 4-H 3059 360th Avenue Ruthven, IA 51358 [email protected] Earl McAlexander, Iowa 4-H RICOCHET: AN EXTREME LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE! is a fun and engaging curriculum designed to build leadership skills in middle school-aged youth. Come to learn about how youth develop leadership skills and experience a sense of where this leadership adventure can take you! This curriculum provides you with MORE of what you're looking for: MORE researchbased; MORE experiential; MORE application; MORE versatility; MORE support; and just plain and simple MORE FUN! If you've been wanting to get serious about building leadership skills in your programming, this is the curriculum for you! This curriculum was designed based on the three stages of adolescent leadership development identified by the researchers, vanLinden and Fertman in Youth Leadership: A Guide to Understanding Leadership Development in Adolescents. It is an experiential curriculum during which youth improve their leadership skills by reflecting on their experiences, sharing their ideas, listening to others, making good decisions, and managing their stress. Participants interact with community leaders learning from them in multiple ways. Additionally, youth apply their leadership skills by identifying, planning and conducting a community leadership project. This curriculum has been tested in schools, out of schools and in a county 4-H youth group format. Come prepared to learn and play! 13. LEGO Mindstorm NXT Robotics for Beginners Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Skyway B – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Joanna Skluzacek University of Wisconsin-Extension 610 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53703 [email protected] Deborah Burkman, UW-Extension; Seth Spencer, University of Wisconsin-Extension; Jennifer LaTour, Richland County Extension Robotics, specifically LEGO Robotics Systems, is a fast growing program option in 4-H Youth Development. Several research studies have discussed the value of robotics activities on problem solving, critical thinking and technology skill development in youth. In order for 4-H Youth Development Professionals to market robotics within their communities and recruit volunteers to help youth engage in this exciting educational vehicle, a basic knowledge of how the system works and what robotics education might look like is crucial. In this session, participants will be guided through basic LEGO Mindstorm NXT programming and be provided resources that are easy to use with volunteers and youth who do not have experience with 37 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 robotics. This session is hands-on, and participants will program their robot to perform simple maneuvers and discover the ease of robotic building and programming for themselves. 14. Youth Advocates for Health (YA4-H!) Teens as Teachers Training Program Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Mirage Room – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Intermediate Mary Katherine Deen Washington State University 1300 5th St Wenatchee, WA 98861 [email protected] Mary Arnold, Oregon State University; Carolyn Ashton, Oregon State University; Janet Edwards, Washington State University; Gary Varrella, Washington State University The Youth Advocates for Health (YA4-H!) program engages teens as advocates for healthrelated concerns that are important to youth. One form of advocacy that teens particularly enjoy is teaching younger youth. The limited research that has been conducted on engaging teens as teachers has revealed the positive impact such teaching experiences can have on teens and the younger youth whom they teach. Despite the prevalence of cross-age teaching in many 4-H program areas, there are few resources available to assist in developing teen teaching programs and to prepare teens for a successful teen teaching experience. This hands-on program seminar will introduce participants to the newly developed YA4-H! Teens as Teachers curriculum that has been implemented in 4-H programs in two states. The seminar will focus specifically on providing training for 4-H educators and youth to implement a successful teens as teachers program. Although the curriculum was developed specifically for use in the Youth Advocates for Health (YA4-H!) program, it is written in such a way that it can be used for teens to teach any subject matter. 15. Enhancing the Evaluation of 4-H Healthy Living Programs Using the RE-AIM Framework Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway J – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Laura Downey Mississippi State University 255 Tracy Drive Mississippi State, MS 39762 [email protected] JoAnne Leatherman, National 4-H Council; Suzanne Le Menestrel, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Donna Peterson, Mississippi State University In 2013, an environmental scan was initiated to identify 4-H Healthy Living programs being implemented across the nation. From this environmental scan, 11 unduplicated 4-H Healthy Living programs were identified as being ready for further outcome evaluation or replication. Study personnel compared the identified program's evaluation approach to dimensions in the 38 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) evaluation framework. None of the programs was evaluated on all five dimensions of RE-AIM, suggesting that 4-H Healthy Living programs are not being comprehensively evaluated. In an effort to increase the evaluation capacity of 4-H agents and specialists, presenters will provide a brief overview of the RE-AIM framework. Next, a selection of 4-H Healthy Living programs will be presented as case studies, and session participants will work in small groups to identify measures, influencing factors, and improvement strategies for each of the five RE-AIM dimensions. Information presented and skills practiced in this session could inform evaluation of 4-H programs at the county and/or state level. Information and activities in this session will be applicable to 4-H personnel involved with 4-H Healthy Living programs, as well as those that work in other 4-H program areas. 16. Teens as Teachers Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Northstar B – 3rd Floor Volunteerism Competency Building Workshop Introductory Lisa Diaz University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 801 N Country Fair Drive, Suite E Champaign, IL 61821 [email protected] Erica Austin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Diane Baker, University of Illinois; Judy Schmidt, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign This workshop will share the Illinois 4-H Teen Teachers program that was developed as a volunteer strategy to implement high quality 4-H programs with diverse audiences. This program is one of four pilot grants funded by the National 4-H Council targeting development of new Volunteer Engagement and Activation Resources (VEAR). The focus of the Illinois pilot was to engage older youth from targeted metro communities in teaching 4-H STEM programs, including: 1) Robotics, 2) Biotechnology, 3) Gardening, 4) Video/Filmmaking, and 5) Health & Nutrition. This workshop will share resource materials designed to help participants replicate and adapt the model in new settings. Those resources will include an outline of program components, 4-H Teen Teachers training modules, targeted marketing and recruitment materials, recognition strategies, feedback tools for adult mentors, and program evaluation tools. Note: The materials developed and shared in this workshop are equally applicable to the support of (volunteer) teen-led programs outside of the STEM/Science area. 39 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 17. ePosters Social and Emotional Learning: Skills for Success Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Development ePoster Session Introductory Margo Herman University of Minnesota Extension 863 SE 30th Ave Rochester, MN 55904 [email protected] Kate Walker, University of Minnesota Extension There is increasing evidence that social and emotional factors are critical to young people's success. Being prepared for college and careers requires a much broader skill set than academic knowledge. It includes a lifelong process of learning and reinforcing basic social and emotional competencies. Social skills include how we get along with others, and emotional skills include how we manage our own emotions. These non-academic skills are learned and reinforced at home, in school, and in out-of-school time programs. This poster session will provide an overview of social emotional competencies, four research-based frameworks and their supporting reports. Bazinga! Exploring STEM at Camp Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter(s): Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Development ePoster Session Intermediate Carolyn Belczyk The Ohio State University Extension 215 N Cross St Rm 104 West Union, OH 45693 [email protected] Josi Brodt, Ohio State University Extension Scioto County; Kathy Bruynis, Ohio State University Extension; Erin Dailey, The Ohio State University Extension; Travis West, OSU Extension; Jo Williams, Ohio State University Extension; Tracy Winters, Ohio State University Extension Science is one of three national 4-H mission mandates, and as of July 2013, STEM Pathways is an Ohio State Extension signature program designed to develop an awareness of and appreciation for careers that address current trends in workforce skills necessary to compete in a high-tech global society. In its second year, STEM Camp at Canter’s Cave provides up to 90 participants annually with authentic STEM experiences. Extension professionals work in partnership with STEM professionals at the camp to relate those experiences to careers and educational requirements. The camp also develops 21st century workforce skills including teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and leadership. This ePoster session will review STEM Camp planning and delivery; sharing promotional materials, lesson plans, funding sources, and best practices derived from our team's two years of experience with the camp. 40 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 Urban Youth Learn Life-Skills by Raising Calves Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Development ePoster Session Intermediate Scott Nash University of Idaho 583 W. Sexton Blackfoot, ID 83202 [email protected] Missy Cummins, University of Idaho Through raising livestock projects, youth learn valuable skills that can be used in everyday life. A recent study of Indiana 4-H youth raising livestock projects substantiates that claim. In a study conducted by Rusk, et al, 2003, they study that youth who raised livestock learned responsibility and commitment, increased self-confidence, people skills, decision making skills, problem solving skills, and their ability to work well with others. Youth living within city limits often have limited opportunity to raise livestock and miss out on this valuable experience. This session will highlight how University of Idaho Extension Educators and community leaders in two southeast Idaho counties worked together to develop an Urban Youth Livestock program. Through the program youth living in the city had the chance to enroll in a 4-H livestock project to raise bucket calves (30 day old calves) for 10 weeks at their county fairgrounds. Youth and their parents developed life skills and increased knowledge by caring for these animals. Youth Leading Community Change Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Development ePoster Session Introductory Dale Larson Washington State University 507 N Nanum St., Room 2 Ellensburg, WA 98926 [email protected] Adults often overlook the energy, enthusiasm and new perspectives youth bring to solving community problems. Engaging Youth, Serving Community (EYSC) is a proven youth civic engagement model focused on using community-based discussions to identify critical issues and carry out action plans leading to positive community impacts. The model has been evaluated for the development of leadership skills in youth and adults, community responsiveness to youth taking on leadership positions, and ultimately positive impacts on community residents and economies. EYSC focuses on youth-adult partnerships where teams of trained youth and adults convene community-wide meetings to discover and discuss needs and then engage community residents in development and implementation of action plans to address those needs. A key element is using a service-learning model for action projects. Issues addressed are broad, long-term and of significance to the communities such as obesity, water quality, violence, land use, workforce development, etc. Participating communities are underserved and include tribal reservations and other rural disadvantaged, sometimes ethnic, populations. This poster session will focus on how this model can be used 41 Seminar Session #2 - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Monday, October 27, 2014 in a variety of settings and without grant funding. The Youth Participatory Evaluation Toolkit will also be highlighted. 42 Tuesday, October 28, 2014 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 43 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 1. Supercharging Chaperones: Increasing Youth Knowledge and Life Skills on Trips Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Skyway A – 2nd Floor Volunteerism Competency Building Workshop Introductory Brian Brandt WSU Extension 4-H 3602 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98418 [email protected] Volunteer chaperones can make or break a trip experience for youth. We praise them when they do well! Who takes the blame if they are not prepared? Research shows more training and tools positively increase the impact on youth learning and life skill development. While there are many resources for the risk management and responsibilities of chaperones there is little in how to run a highly engaging meeting for learning and positively managing behavior. This workshop is perfect for new and intermediate 4-H professionals looking to gain a tool for preparing new and veteran chaperones to integrate experiential education and engaging activities into trip meetings. The WSU 4-H pre-post retrospective evaluation has shown that for over three years of use, in WSU 4-H Know Your Government program, youth report higher gains in knowledge of the government and greater life skill growth in 7 out of 8 life skill indicators, over youth not using the tool kit. This competency workshop will focus on how 4-H staff can use the tool kit in their practice and how to train volunteer chaperones to use the kit. Caution, the tool kit can also be used for club meetings, shows, and other events. 2. Research Reports The Influence of Training on 4-H Camp Counselors Ability to Create a Sense of Belonging among Camper Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Development Research and Evaluation Report Introductory Melissa Cater Louisiana State University AgCenter 227 Knapp Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 [email protected] Janet Fox, LSU AgCenter; Mark Tassin, Louisiana State University Recent camping program research indicates that camp counselors believe they build leadership skills as a result of their role at camp. This quantitative study investigated the association between training and 4-H camp counselors’ ability to create a sense of belonging among campers. Additionally, counselors’ perception of adult support of this role was investigated. Descriptive and correlational analyses revealed a statistically significant, though weak, association between counselor's feelings of being prepared for their role via formal preservice training and both their ability to create a sense of belonging as well as their perception 44 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 of adult support. These findings support the idea of training counselors for very specific, concrete roles in order to increase feelings of competence in their ability to fulfill their duties. Additionally, these findings illustrate the importance of pre-service training in building relationships between youth and adults. Assessing the Assessments: Examination of Outcome Measures for 4-H Science Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Development Research and Evaluation Report Intermediate Kendra Lewis University of California, Davis 2801 Second Street Davis, CA 95618 [email protected] Steven Worker, University of California, Davis The National 4-H Science Logic Model outlines the expected outcomes from youth participation in 4-H science programs. This includes two general attitude and interest related-items, assessed using the National 4-H Science Common Measures, but does not include other important affective factors associated with learning. Research in out-of-school time science education has demonstrated the influence of affective factors on motivation, cognitive engagement, and future aspirations. This study’s purpose was to determine whether additional affective constructs, such as confidence, perception of usefulness, and mindset, were separate from the general attitudes/interest assessed on the National 4-H Science common measure. We found the additional constructs to have good reliability and moderate correlations among the outcomes, suggesting that the new measures assess different affective constructs than currently assessed by the National 4-H Common Measure. The Value of 4-H Judging Teams - MO Dairy Judging Alumni Survey Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Development Research and Evaluation Report Intermediate Karla Deaver University of Missouri Extension P.O. Box 388 Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 [email protected] Life skills gained by 4-H members who have judged on state teams in the animal sciences have been documented. However, justification for the cost of these state teams has been questioned as budgets tighten. In 2013, a survey was sent to Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Team members from 1971 to 2012, asking team members to respond to questions regarding life skill development and the value of the judging team experience. Respondents strongly agreed the judging team experience enhanced their skills in communication (80%), public speaking (80%), and presentation (78%). Respondents also indicated the judging team experience was valuable or highly valuable in introducing them to opportunities in agriculture (98%), the dairy 45 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 industry (98%), educationally (100%), and professionally (98%). Ninety-two percent indicated judging team experience would be a positive factor to them on a potential employee's resume. Eighty-four percent currently use their evaluation and decision making skills both professionally and personally. One hundred percent of respondents indicated judging activity benefits outweigh the costs associated with them. This survey could be replicated in other states with dairy judging teams, and modified for use with other types of state judging teams to obtain further documentation of the value of state judging team programs. 3. WeConnect: A Global Youth Citizenship Curriculum Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway C – 2nd Floor Equity, Access and Development Program Seminar Intermediate Jennifer Skuza University of Minnesota Extension 475 Coffey Hall 1420 Eckles Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 [email protected] Jessica Russo, University of Minnesota Extension WeConnect is a global citizenship curriculum that helps middle school youth thrive in culturally diverse settings--whether part of their school day, home life, social life, or workplace--by giving them the opportunity to use culturally responsive thinking skills. Participants receive a copy of WeConnect and will learn strategies for teaching thinking skills. Objectives of the workshop: Identify the differences between four cultural education approaches that can be applied to youth development programs. Recognize how international thinking can be applied to youth development especially in contexts. Discuss new strategies for reaching youth while bolstering 21st Century learning skills. Apply the WeConnect curriculum to practice. 4. Strengthening your 4-H Alumni Engagement and Network Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway B – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Program Seminar Introductory Bianca Kahlenberg National 4-H Council 7100 Connecticut Ave Chevy Chase, MD 20815 [email protected] Erin Kelly-Collins, Minnesota 4-H Foundation; Jennifer McIver, National 4-H Council Based upon research that has been conducted nationally, 15% of Americans will self-identify as a 4-H alumni. This provides 4-H with a conservative estimate of about 20 million alumni throughout the country. The research also showed that these alumni have high favorability of 4-H, with 95% of alumni expressing favorable opinions of 4-H still today. The conclusion is 46 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 that 4-H has an estimated 20 million alumni that have been left mostly disengaged and want to reconnect with the organization. 4-H Alumni are therefore a powerful resource and tool for 4-H to build long lasting volunteer and fundraising programs. This program will give local 4-H offices the tools and resources they need to begin identifying and engaging their own alumni. The strategies that will be shared have been developed by a National Alumni Program, where 10 states of various sizes and scope have worked together for two years to test various tactics to engage alumni on a local level, develop shared best practices, and aggregate lessons learned. This program will leave participants ready to engage their own alumni on an actionable level, by providing them with practicable resources, tools, and lessons learned by their peers. 5. A New SPIN for 4-H Volunteers Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: St. Croix – 2nd Floor Volunteerism Competency Building Workshop Introductory Madonna Weese University of Illinois Extension 801 N. Country Fair Dr. Suite E Champaign, IL 61821 [email protected] Diane Baker, University of Illinois; Jamie Boas, University of Illinois Extension; Alvarez Dixon, University of Illinois Extension; Cheryl Geitner, University of Illinois Extension Over the past four years, Illinois 4-H started 348 new 4-H SPIN clubs. Membership increased by 4,658 members. Statewide, 950 new 4-H volunteers served as club leaders. Staff accomplished this impressive growth during a difficult restructuring of the Extension organization. How did they do it? By providing a new SPIN for 4-H volunteers. SPIN (SPecial INterest) clubs allow episodic volunteers to engage youth in high quality, positive youth development experiences to develop life skills or mastery. SPIN clubs meet for a minimum of six sessions and engage youth in the exploration of a topic, such as, robotics, sailing, quilting, shooting sports, art, or dog obedience. The list of potential topics is endless. SPIN clubs infuse creativity and individual interests into 4-H projects. SPIN clubs target new and/or underserved youth who are not typically part of traditional 4-H community clubs. SPIN clubs have been especially effective in reaching urban youth. Seminar participants will receive SPIN club marketing, recruitment, and volunteer training resources funded by a grant from Monsanto through National 4-H Council. Presenters will share best practices and a program development model to show how to integrate SPIN clubs into existing 4-H programs. 47 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 6. From Market Animal to Meat on the Table Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway I – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Joy Jones Oregon State University Extension Service 2204 Fourth St. Tillamook, OR 97141 [email protected] How does 4-H keep the science in ''animal science'' and treat market animal projects as a meaningful deliberate project to teach youth life skills? In many areas the 4-H program needs to increase the educational component of these projects by addressing the fact that 4-H members are in the business of producing food and teaching them how to do the best job they can. 4-H members can learn how the choices they make about raising their market animal can affect the food they are producing for others. In addition to learning about the science behind the production of meat, carcass evaluation, and the USDA grading system; a meat animal educational program can be an ideal format to also teach about quality assurance principles. 4-H members can learn about the ethical treatment of animals; how management and feeding affect the animals carcass; and about the proper administration of medications and drug withdrawal requirements. Collecting actual carcass data from 4-H market animals has become more difficult with HACCP regulations. However, a meaningful program can be presented with or without actual data from local 4-H market animals. 7. Transforming Bullying Prevention and Intervention Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway A – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Cheryl Varnadoe Georgia 4-H 324 Hoke Smith Annex, UGA, 300 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602 [email protected] Kim Allen, North Carolina State Univeristy Bullying is a major issue facing youth today. Parents, teachers, educators and youth advocates all agree that this issue merits time and attention, yet many professionals are at a loss for understanding the issue or knowing what resources are most effective with young audiences. This presentation will outline effective bullying-prevention and intervention programs and curricula available to benefit youth. 48 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 8. 4-H Program Quality Assessment (PQA) at County Fairs Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenwood G – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Margo Herman University of Minnesota Extension 863 SE 30th Ave Rochester, MN 55904 [email protected] Samantha Grant, University of Minnesota Extension; Barb Piehl, Retired Extension Educator, University of Minnesota Extension In State Fair tradition, with all things on a stick, the Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development conducted a state fair program to test out 4-H Program Quality on a Stick. Based on the success of the state fair effort, a pilot program to adapt and test the 4-H Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) in county fair judging settings (non-livestock) was developed in 2013. This workshop session is designed to share the pilot design, the tools that were used, as well as results from the 2013 county fair pilot. The 4-H PQA on a Stick tool was designed for county fair judges to recognize effective ways to contribute to youth learning. The goals are to increase judging skills, increase the judging experience for youth, and provide an opportunity for trained quality coaches to observe and coach judges. 9. 4-H Affordable Forensics Fun Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway F – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Jocelyn Koller University of MD Extension/ UMES 2122 Richard Henson Center Princess Anne, MD 21853 [email protected] Are you trying to generate student excitement for the sciences, but are constrained by a limited budget? Capitalize on the CSI craze, and teach affordable forensics activities and labs as a vehicle to pique student interest in science. Using inexpensive household items, you will analyze crime scene evidence such as fingerprints, inks, and toolmarks to solve mock crimes and learn about science. Then, take these exciting, hands-on labs home to incorporate into your STEM program! 49 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 10. Transforming Perceptions of Traditional 4-H with the Launch into Life Program Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway D – 2nd Floor Partnerships Program Seminar Introductory Darcy Tessman University of Arizona 1140 N. Colombo Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 [email protected] Kimberly Gressley, University of Arizona Have you ever gone to a high school to discuss 4-H educational opportunities to find that they believe you only offer animal or agriculture programs? Are you still finding schools with stereotypes of 4-H? Come to this seminar as we show you a program that transforms the perceptions of school principals and teachers and markets 4-H as the connection between schools and community resources. Schools that once were unwilling to be 4-H partners now schedule a year in advance for the Launch into Life program! Local businesses line up to partner with 4-H to recruit volunteers, partnering schools, and solicit in-kind support. Launch Into Life helps prepare students for the transition from high school to real life by providing a dose of reality in traditional hands-on, 4-H fashion. The course is completed within one school day. Four interactive lessons give students knowledge and skills on: career paths, resume writing, interviewing, and financial management. A real-life simulation allows for higher level thinking skills and decision making in an experiential learning environment. 11. 4-H International Programs: Best Practices from Current Research Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Skyway B – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Intermediate Mary Arnold Oregon State University 105 Ballard Hall Corvallis, OR 97331 [email protected] Jamie Davis, Oregon State; Deryl Waldren, Kansas State University Research & Extension Knowledge and understanding of other countries, cultures, and languages is critical for success in the 21st century workforce. International 4-H exchange programs have tremendous potential to contribute to this need by providing authentic international experiences that promote the development of culturally aware, global citizens. The mission of the States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs is to enhance world understanding and global citizenship through high-quality 4-H international cultural immersion and exchange programs for 4-H aged youth. The intent of this seminar is threefold: 1) To provide participants with an overview of the 4-H international program opportunities, particularly in relation to how the program can help youth be ready for 21st Century workforce requirements; 2) to provide an overview of the recent program research that articulates best 50 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 practices for 4-H international programs; and 3) to share a new resource guide for implementing international programs based on the best practices. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions and provide insight and feedback from their own experiences. Participants will also be given information on how to develop 4-H international programs in their state. 12. Engaging Youth in Life Skill Development One Decision at a Time Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway H – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Carrie Ann Olson University of Minnesota Extension 46352 State Hwy 329 Morris, MN 56278 [email protected] Sara Croymans, University of Minnesota Extension The ability to make good decisions is a major life skill that helps young people transition into self-sufficient adults (Cowan, 2004). The MN 4-H Consumer Decision Making (CDM) program consists of short-term adventure and long-term club experiences that culminate with a state judging contest and service learning opportunity. The judging portion consists of individuals evaluating classes, as well as a team group process activity. An alumni study found that county fair project exhibits, county day camps, state consumer decision making educational activity/field trips, and consumer decision making judging contests have significant influence on life skills. Participants report the 4-H CDM Program influences the development of decision making, critical thinking, and useful/ marketable life skills. It was determined that participants involved in more opportunities (6-8) reported greater influence on life skill development than participants in only 1-2 program opportunities. Engaging youth in decision making opportunities with structured guidance has been shown to aid individuals in internalizing the key steps when making decisions. This session will model hands-on experiential learning activities as well as highlight web-based resources available for professionals to use to replicate the program when they return home. 13. Starting the 4-H STEM Fair Program in Your State: Inspiring National Involvement Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Minnehaha – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Heather Futch University of Florida IFAS/Extension 1143 US Hwy 41 NW Jasper, FL 32052 [email protected] Becky Bennett, University of Florida IFAS/Extension; Shaina Bennett, University of Florida; Brian Estevez Interested in starting your own 4-H STEM Fair? This seminar is geared at using the 4-H STEM Fair Program developed by Florida 4-H District IV to encourage youth to be creatively 51 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 involved in the sciences, creating more interest for states to host their own STEM Fair, and encourage the creation of a National 4-H STEM Fair competition. Join us as we show how some Florida 4-H districts are working toward these goals and how you can help. The 4-H STEM Fair Guidebook that is utilized in District IV will be distributed and discussed. The guidebook offers a step-by-step procedure for conducting a STEM Fair with helpful tips and day-by-day curriculum guides. The information presented can be implemented on the state, district, county, club, and/or school levels. 14. 4-H Bio-Security Proficiencies Project Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Mirage Room – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Intermediate Martin Smith UC Davis One Shields Ave Davis, CA 95616 [email protected] Cheryl Meehan, University of California - Davis/Vet Med Ext National and state agencies and institutions have identified bio-security related to animal agriculture as a high priority. Since backyard flocks and herds can serve as sources and vectors of pathogens, it is critical that bio-security education programs target individuals who raise animals in these settings. 4-H Animal Science project animals are commonly raised as part of backyard flocks and herds and represent a significant bio-security risk. Furthermore, 4H Animal Science project animals are commonly shown at fairs and exhibitions, and disease outbreaks involving animals exhibited at public venues have illustrated some of the practices and concerns associated with the risk of disease spread. The 4-H Bio-Security Proficiencies Projects provide youth with a hands-on, experientially-based education program that engages participants in authentic applications of bio-security principles and practices. At the heart of the Bio-Security Proficiencies Project is a sequence of well-designed educational activities that use guided inquiry to emphasize the concepts of disease transmission, risk assessment, and risk mitigation. Additionally, they include applications of knowledge and skills directly to youths’ animal science projects, at home and at fairs and exhibitions. Outcome data provide evidence of youths improved understanding and application of bio-security principles. 15. A New Generation of Leaders for Today's Biggest Issues Highlights and Impacts from the First Year of National Youth Summits Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway J – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Chad Ripberger Rutgers Cooperative Extension/National 4-H Council 930 Spruce Street Trenton, NJ 8648 [email protected] Ed Bender, National 4-H Council; JoAnne Leatherman, National 4-H Council; Maria McNeely, National 4-H Council 52 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 Four National Youth Summits were developed and implemented at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center during the 2013-2014 school year. These newly created four to five day conferences for youth-adult teams focused on geospatial technologies (the topic of the 2013 National Youth Science Day), robotics, agriscience, and healthy living. All of the summits connected youth to leading scientists, researchers, innovators, and decision-makers. The youth-adult teams learned more about the program content from the wealth of resources available in the Washington DC metro area. They also learned about 4-H curricula in the given content areas and prepared to return to their home states and local communities to lead programming efforts in those topics. This program seminar will highlight the vision for and the objectives of the national youth summits. 4-H professionals will learn how they can incorporate the summits into their county and state programming plans, as summit coordinators share evaluation data and impacts from the first year. Seminar participants will also receive a sneakpeek into the planning for currently available summits. 16. ePosters Putting the "V" Back in Volunteer-Led Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Volunteerism ePoster Session Intermediate Matthew Benge Univesity of Florida/IFAS 2800 NE 39 Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609 [email protected] County 4-H programs deliver positive youth development programming in a variety of methods, such as community clubs, after school clubs, school enrichment programs, camps, and special interests programs. However, decreased budgets and limited resources have decreased the number of programs delivered to clientele. Volunteers are critical to the success of the County 4-H program, and Culp (2013) explained that engaging the talents and interests of a variety of volunteers are the key to organizational success. 4-H professionals must increase their utilization of volunteers and community members to increase the breadth and visibility of 4-H throughout their County 4-H program. Empowering and encouraging volunteers to key and instrumental roles within 4-H will make for a better-quality program. Using the ISOTURES volunteer management model, this ePoster Session will assist 4-H professionals in the increased engagement of volunteers in the delivery of programs and activities. 53 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 Transforming 4-H Volunteer Training Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Volunteerism ePoster Session Introductory Gloria Kraft Rutgers Cooperative Extension 2 Academy Drive Westampton, NJ 08060 [email protected] Annette Devitt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Recruiting and sustaining volunteers is an everyday challenge for 4-H staff. While we know regular training is important, we are confronted with low participation in face-to-face meetings. Technology solutions seem to be the next best tool we can use to reach volunteers with relevant training. A variety of volunteer competencies lend themselves to different types of online learning and social networking alternatives. Perhaps the most basic competency is the need to know and to demonstrate high standards of behavior. We depend on 4-H volunteers to set the example for youth in clubs, school programs, exhibits and performances, and community service. What standards are critical and how can we use technology to communicate and encourage expected behavior? In New Jersey we are testing a 10-minute online video training for volunteers on the NJ 4-H Code of Conduct. At the conclusion of the training, volunteers are directed to access a brief questionnaire to check for retention of concepts presented. Results of this training technique will be presented during this session. Participants will view the video and share ideas on effective use of technology to enhance and improve volunteer training. What Fundraising Research Says to the Development of 4-H Volunteers Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Regency – 2nd Floor Volunteerism ePoster Session Introductory Wade Weber Iowa State University Extension & Outreach 110 West 4th Street, Suite 100 Spencer, IA 51301 [email protected] Bonnie Dalager, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Clay; Jo Engel, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Clay; Anissa Jepsen, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Clay This e-presentation will illustrate what fund development research teaches the 4-H youth professional about program and volunteer development. The Tarnside Curve of Involvement has been utilized in conjunction with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach mission and strategic plans to increase volunteer recruitment, increase educational hours, and change conversations with county decision makers to allocate appropriate resources to enable program growth. By assessing where a partner or volunteer is from awareness to personal 54 Seminar Session #3 – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – October 28, 2014 responsibility, the 4-H professional can customize opportunities to deepen partnerships that will benefit the youth organization. This tool has been used successfully in Northwest Iowa to develop partnerships and volunteers since 2010: K-12 youth programs in Clay County, IA have grown from 11.1% to 33.5% of school-aged children involved; increased educational opportunities from 163 contact hours to over 421 contact hours annually; increased active partnerships and volunteers 500%. Presenters have over 15 years worth of successful fundraising and volunteer management in non-profit organizations. 55 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 1. Workforce Development and Career Exploration - What You Need for Successful Programming Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Skyway A – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Amanda Johnson West Virginia University 32 Randolph Ave, Suite 102 Elkins, WV 26241 [email protected] Jodi Smith This workshop explores, emphasizes and highlights the resources available through the NAE4HA Programs Committee Task Force: Workforce Development and Career Exploration. Numerous resources will be highlighted including a “Grab and Go” by NAE4-HA members from several states for Extension Educators. These resources are designed to help and guide 4-H professionals in determining the best ways to help youth prepare for the workforce, discover and develop their skills and talents and become aware of and explore career paths. These resources will support those in the 4-H Youth Development field to help provide youth with skills needed for the workplace, including critical thinking, team building and communication skills. This workshop explores National 4-H Curricula as well as web-based resources that help build a strong Citizenship-Mission Mandate program. This interactive workshop will provide practical, useful resources for the Extension Educator and community program leaders. 2. Research Reports From 4-H International Youth Exchange to Global Citizen: Common Pathways of Ten Past Program Participants Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Research and Evaluation Report Introductory Mary Arnold Oregon State University 105 Ballard Hall Corvallis, AL 97331 [email protected] Jamie Davis, Oregon State This research report will present a qualitative study that examined the life course of ten adults who participated as youth in the 4-H International Exchange program. The purpose of this research was to explore the pathways that led each participant to their exchange experience as a youth and how that experience set the stage for further development into an adulthood marked by cultural interest, awareness, competence and global citizenship. Using a grounded theory approach, the data were analyzed through selective, open, and axial codings that elucidated a series of key events, opportunities, and program qualities that formed a common pathway among all participants. The results of this research contribute to the articulation of a 56 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 program theory of change upon which 4-H and other international youth exchange programs can be effectively developed and enhanced. Specific recommendations for international youth exchange programs will be presented. Got Ethics? How Effective Responses to Ethical Dilemmas Can Facilitate Youths’ Ethical Development Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Research and Evaluation Report Intermediate Kate Walker University of Minnesota Extension 1420 Eckles Avenue St. Paul, MN 55419 [email protected] Ethical dilemmas can be among the hardest challenges faced by program leaders. To understand and enhance effective practice, it is essential to understand the challenges and dilemmas program leaders face in relating to ethical tensions. It is also critical to explore how program leaders respond to different dilemmas in ways that both address the dilemma and facilitate youth's ethical development. Based on interview data collected from 24 program leaders across time in 13 arts, technology and leadership programs for high school-aged youth, this paper examines different ethical situations that arise in youth programs and how leaders respond to them. This paper identifies some of the types of situations that novice practitioners must be prepared to respond to, and what characterizes effective responses. It further argues that training needs to move beyond developing skills for handling ethically difficult situations to include how program design and relationships can be established in ways that stimulate youths’ ethical development. Preparing 4-H Staff to Support National Youth Science Day: Our Strategies and Challenges Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Research and Evaluation Report Introductory Hui-Hui Wang University of Minnesota Extension 475 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave St. Paul, MN 55108 [email protected] Mark Haugen, University of Minnesota Extension National Youth Science Day (NYSD) has been considered by state leadership a recommended event to promote 4-H STEM programs in Minnesota. This promotional event is designed to increase youth's interests in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In 2013, we strategically developed resources to support 4-H staff to host NYSD event at their counties. The resources include a 16-minute webinar training, PowerPoint slides for implementation-NYSD experiment, news release (local release), and an implementation guide. We also implemented two surveys to evaluate the NYSD events in Minnesota. From our results, we identified two critical factors that affect 4-H staff commitment in hosting NYSD 57 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 events. We believed that moving NYSD from October to March might increase 4-H staff and youth to support NYSD events. In addition, if we consider using NYSD as a promotion event, we need to have an activity that could be done in one session. For example, the 2013 NYSD activity is too content heavy, which is not an ideal activity to use in a promotion event. 3. 4-H Latino Outreach: Three Phases for Success Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway C – 2nd Floor Equity, Access and Development Program Seminar Introductory Zuri Garcia Utah State University 28 E. State St. RM 107/P.O. BOX 618 Farmington, UT 84025 [email protected] Stacey MacArthur, Utah State University The 4-H program is not commonly known among the Latino population. In seeking to change this, a ''learn by doing'' approach was used to create an introductory, three phase, 4-H program for Latinos. The first phase was to learn how Latino programming has been approached by other county organizations through an advisory dinner. This dinner was essential to the success of the program. Community organizations provided valuable feedback and strongly supported the program by informing their clients about it. The second phase introduced 4-H to Latino families in a comfortable and fun setting, and began volunteer recruitment. By implementing the advisory council's feedback, the event was held during the holiday season and 140 participants were in attendance. The families enjoyed the activities. Many of the families were eager to learn more about 4-H, and volunteers were recruited. The last phase incorporated Latino adult and youth volunteers to create a Latino Culture 4-H Camp. The camp was held in the spring of 2014. A report of the outcomes for the 4-H Latino Culture Camp will be provided at the conference. 4. 4-H & AmeriCorps: Partnering to Transform Communities through Federal Support for Traditional 4-H Programs Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway B – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Program Seminar Intermediate Jeff Buckley University of Georgia UGA, Hoke Smith Annex Athens, GA [email protected] Kirk Astroth, University of Arizona; Jenna Daniel, University of Georgia/Georgia 4-H; Donna Duerst; Eric Larsen, University of Arizona; Melinda Miller, UGA; Darcy Tessman, University of Arizona Does your state need more paid employees to provide direct service? Or, could you use a team of employees focused on marketing, fundraising and volunteer management? Maybe you just need additional staff support during the summer. If so, you should attend this workshop and learn how three different states, Arizona, Georgia and Wisconsin have hired hundreds of full 58 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 and part time AmeriCorps members and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through their partnership with AmeriCorps. We all know that shrinking budgets have resulted in fewer resources. In order to increase 4-H's capacity to reach youth and make a positive impact in their lives, new revenue streams must be identified. Many grants require the recipients to deviate from primary objectives and/or delivery models. Fortunately, the AmeriCorps Program, coordinated by the Corporation for National and Community Services, focuses on many of the same issue areas as 4-H, including Education, Economic Opportunity, Environmental Stewardship, Healthy Futures, Fighting Poverty and Veterans and Military Families. There are a variety of AmeriCorps programs, but they all provide sponsoring organizations with funding to hire AmeriCorps members who will serve under the direction of 4-H program leaders in support of 4-H programs at the state, district and county levels. 5. Recruitment and Retention of 4-H Volunteers in Non-Traditional Settings Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: St. Croix – 2nd Floor Volunteerism Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Marissa Blodnik Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex County 162 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07105 [email protected] Laura Bovitz, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County; Abbie Kesely, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County; Shane Pierre, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County Youth development programs in urban areas face a variety of challenges when recruiting and retaining quality volunteers. Large numbers of organizations competing for the same volunteers, youth with complex schedules and inabilities to commit, and an over abundance of single family homes and parents working multiple jobs all present challenges to youth development programs recruiting and retaining traditional long-term volunteers. Join 4-H professionals from Newark and New Brunswick, New Jersey to learn about the successful partnerships and community building projects that have led to the recruitment and retention of volunteers in urban communities. In this workshop you will be able to discuss opportunities to expand programing in urban areas and will learn about the positive results of the five-year funded Children Youth and Families at Risk (Ninos Fuertes, Communidades Mas Fuertes) urban youth development project. 6. Mindsight: A Look at Brain Science and Youth Development Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway I – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Janet Edwards Washington State University PO Box 1495 Spokane, WA 99210 [email protected] Mary Katherine Deen, Washington State University 59 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 Current research in brain growth and development provides valuable resources to guide educators, volunteers and parents in helping children and youth develop the skills necessary to both survive and thrive in a challenging world. This competency building workshop will explore the brain research of Dr. Daniel Siegel and review strategies he has identified to nurture the developing minds of children and youth that will contribute to their ability to reach optimal social and emotional well being. 7. How Do They Get That Lonely Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway A – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Cynthia Warner University of Maryland Extension 2335 Rock Spring Road Forest Hill, MD 21050 [email protected] Youth of all ages, cultures, and social backgrounds can become victims of the loneliness syndrome causing them to contemplate and attempt suicide. Adults and/or Teens will address the awareness and prevention components of the youth suicide issue. The participants will utilize established 4-H curriculum, enabling them to conduct hands-on activities that develop skills such as communicating with others, relating to change, dealing with stress, positive selfimage and making decisions. By exploring these important life-skills the participants will help youth displaying suicidal tendencies establish an important support group and assist them in developing the internal strength to resist risky behavior. The curriculum presented is designed to meet the needs of a diverse youth audience presenting the following concepts: stress management will teach youth usable skills that will allow them to cope. Understanding self to develop a positive self- concept allows them to achieve. Involvement with caring older youth and adults will allow them to succeed. Communication skills will allow them to relate to others. Intervention opportunities will allow them to become productive citizens. Decision-making skills will enhance their intellectual development. 8. 4-H Science Labs Bring Instruction to Life Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway G – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Deborah Burkman UW-Extension 100 W Walworth Street, POB 1001 Elkhorn, WI 53121 [email protected] During this fun, fast-paced, and interactive workshop, participants will roll up their sleeves to sample some of the varied activities which comprise the 4-H Science Lab Program in Walworth County, WI. Now entering its third year, this science-based enrichment program was initiated for three reasons: 1) establish the county 4-H program as a valued educational partner among school districts and other organizations; 2) address the national science mission mandate; and 60 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 3) reach out to a large, diverse, and previously untapped audience. Find out how the PRKC2004 Youth Program Development domain is addressed in selecting topics, developing lessons, and evaluating programs in a way that honors the principles of sound 4-H Youth Development work. Particular emphasis will be placed on the topics of program design and program delivery. Workshop participants will receive copies of three lesson plans (''Fight BAC with Handwashing,'' ''Reduced to a Pulp,'' and ''On the Technology Trail''), so they can replicate any aspects of the program they choose. While the lessons are written for use with upper elementary-aged youth, they can be easily adapted for use in afterschool settings, park district programs, camps, and 4-H club meetings where ages may be more diverse. 9. Blending Passion with Service: A Youth Development Focus Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway F – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Judith Conway University of Minnesota Extension 4100 220th Street West, Suite 100 Farmington, MN 55024 [email protected] Nicole Pokorney, University of Minnesota Extension Youth will soon be the decision makers for tomorrow. Creating non-formal learning environments that are rich in youth voice and passion for learning can help young people to connect their passion of learning and desire for service. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities. (National Youth Leadership Council). Service-learning helps youth to experience what it’s like to be active citizens. Researchers in the study of positive youth development approach define youth citizenship as a set of abilities that give youth the capacity to move beyond one's individual self-interest and to be committed to the well-being of some larger group of which one is a member (Sherrod, Flanagan, and Youniss, 2002). An intentional connection between learning and service will help young people move in the continuum of service to civic engagement. 10. Be SAFE: Addressing Bullying in 4-H and Other Out-of-School Settings Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway D – 2nd Floor Youth Development Program Seminar Intermediate Karen Pace Michigan State University Extension 446 W. Circle Drive, 160 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 [email protected] Janet Olsen, Michigan State University Extension 61 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 Bullying issues are of great concern to many young people, their families and the adults who work with them. This engaging session focuses on root causes and complexities of issues of bullying, bias and harassment while integrating healthy social and emotional learning throughout. Participants will learn about a new Michigan State University Extension initiative called Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments. Be SAFE taps the wisdom and resiliency of young people and invites adults to work in partnership with youth to create environments that are physically and emotionally safe for all. Based on extensive research from a variety of key disciplines, Be SAFE is designed for 11-14 year-olds and the adults who work with them in out-of-school-time settings (such as 4-H, afterschool programs, Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts, sports, faith-based programs and Ys), and also applies to middle school settings. Participants will receive information about ways to use Be SAFE to create safe, affirming and fair environments in 4-H and other youth settings. 11. iRESPECT - Cyber Bullying Prevention Programming Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Skyway B – 2nd Floor Youth Development Program Seminar Introductory Donald Reed WVU Extension Service PO Box 860 Welch, WV 24801 [email protected] Rhonda Coleman, West Virginia University; Susan England-Lord, West Virginia University; David Hartley, West Virginia University; Mark Whitt, West Virginia University Cyberbullying has emerged as a growing concern among parents and educators in West Virginia and throughout the nation. Ninety percent of West Virginia young people in grades 4th to 8th admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online; fifty-two percent of high school students report having experienced some form of harassment by their peers through an electronic medium. In recent studies, bullying online is occurring with youth as young as 7 years of age, with those 9 and 10 being the population targeted at the highest rate. This activity may take the form of text messages transmitted through cell phones, comments posted on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SnapChat, YouTube, Formspring, or anonymous commentary posted on web pages expressly devoted to providing a forum for malicious attacks and character assassination. This online harassment has even been implicated in suicides among teenagers and college undergraduates. This session explores West Virginia's response to this issue - from public policy, to school based policy, and most importantly youth development programming - titled iRESPECT. 62 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 12. TechXcite: Discover Engineering - A New 4-H Curriculum Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Minnehaha – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Jeff Sallee Oklahoma State University 205 4HYD Stillwater, OK 74074 [email protected] Amanda Meek, University of Missouri Extension; Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty, University of California; Sherry Swint, WVU Extension Service; Steven Worker, University of California, Davis TechXcite is an engineering focused, discovery-based after-school program. The program is a partnership between National 4-H Council, six state 4-H programs (NC, WV, MI, MO, OK, CA) and the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University. The free curriculum is downloadable from www.techxcite.org and is comprised of eight Modules, each with 4-5 45 minute activities that exercise the science and math learned in school by using engineering principles to build products or learn processes that improve the quality of life. Examples of TechXcite Modules include building prosthetic arms, infrared remote controls, solar-powered cars, harvesting rainwater, and imaging biological systems. A complete list of TechXcite Modules, along with Facilitator Guides and Student Handouts are available at our website. In the first seven years of the program rollout (2007-2014), we have collected both formative and summative evaluation data. Formative evaluation data have shown significant increases in student selfreported ability to identify and solve engineering problems. Summative data have shown significant improvement in the ability of participating youth to solve engineering problems and to properly use engineering terminology. 63 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 13. What's On Your Plate - Exploring Food Science Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Mirage Room – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Intermediate B. Susie Craig Washington State University Extension 4726 227th Place SE Sammamish, WA 98075 [email protected] Gayle Alleman, University of Arizona Exploring Food Science: What's On Your Plate? Would you like to encourage and inspire young people to consider a career in science? Learn about a new 4-H science curriculum with activities and learning experiences designed to be practical for Facilitators and realistic for Learners in middle and high school. Focusing on major principles of food science using guidedinquiry and structured-inquiry approaches, explore twelve activities and learning experiences designed using hands-on experiences applied in a kitchen laboratory setting. Activities may be conducted in a club, after-school programs, science camps, classrooms, or independent study. Activities include basic concepts of food science, career exploration, information about nutrition and healthy food choices, and food safety. Each activity includes a Facilitator Guide with short instructional video, a Youth Science Journal and Observation Log, and an answer key for Facilitators. Pictures are included throughout, as well as links and QR scan codes for additional learning experiences. In addition to science objectives and outcomes, one of the major objectives is for Learners to see food as a science and envision a career in food science or related sciences. 14. Cut, Copy, and Paste: National and Regional Award Showcase Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway J – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Mark Light Ohio State University Extension 1021 W. Lima St. Suite 103 Kenton, OH 43326 [email protected] Charlene Belew, Texas A&M University; Shelli Benton, Mississippi State University; H. Thomas Davis, NAE4-HA Board of Directors; Amy Parrott, University of Arizona; Amy Rhodes, University of Maryland Extension Looking for new program ideas you can borrow from another state? Come to this seminar to cut, copy, and paste the best 4-H program ideas from around the globe. Your NAE4-HA Regional Directors will host you as you explore a showcase of National and Regional Specialty Award winners. Usually all we ever know about award winners is their names in a program. Participants will be able to view over 20 different programs in a Pinterest like fashion. Each person will receive their own board to accept ideas that will Transform your Traditional 4-H program back home. In addition, an online Pinterest board will be set up with all the award 64 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 winners, including those who were not present at the showcase. Award winning ideas in NAE4HA will no longer be the best kept secret. Instead we will Make the Best Better, by sharing great programs! 15. Impact Reporting: Sharing Your Program Results Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Harriet – 4th Floor Organizational Systems Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Samantha Grant University of Minnesota Extension 863 30th Ave. SE Rochester, AL 55904 [email protected] Sherry Boyce, University of Minnesota Extension; Josey Landrieu, University of Minnesota Extension Do you know how to effectively communicate with stakeholders? This session will provide you with new tools to talk about the impact of your youth development programs. The Impact Training is a cohort model used in Minnesota to train staff to build strong reports and presentations to showcase program impacts. Presenters will share tips to effectively engage your audience, ways to target your message, and best practices in slide design. You'll leave this session as a savvier producer of impact reports. 16. ePosters Investigating Conservation and Science at Camp Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development ePoster Session Introductory Jo Williams Ohio State University Extension 602 Seventh St. Portsmouth, OH 45662 [email protected] CSI: Shawnee was a three-day conservation and natural science camp conducted as a partnership amongst Ohio State University Extension, Scioto County, 4-H; Scioto, Adams and Brown Counties' Soil and Water Conservation districts; Shawnee State Park and Boy Scout Camp Oyo. Professionals from all four organizations worked together to secure grant funding for the project, plan the camp program, create promotional and registration materials, teach sessions and evaluate the program. Trained 4-H camp counselors served in leadership positions, as cabin counselors and teaching assistants for the camp. The fifth through seventh-grade campers rotated through four sessions taught by professionals who work in the field, over two days. The sessions were designed to help showcase how science and conservation are related to real-life careers, as well as spark the interest of youth in how nature and science are related. 65 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 This e-poster will share descriptions of the program, audience, outcomes and evaluation results from the event, as well as any future changes based on the follow-up assessment that was sent to parents of youth who attended the event. Relevant and Research-based Cyberbullying Online Course for Students Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development ePoster Session Introductory Annie Lisowski University of Wisconsin-Extension 407 S. 2nd St. Alma, WI 54610 [email protected] Dana Erickson, University of Wisconsin-Extension According to the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey nearly 20% of students in Buffalo County reported being electronically bullied and schools have reported regular incidents of bullying through electronic means. To help address this need, Educators developed an online cyberbullying course to educate students on current digital citizenship research, multiple consequences of cyberbullying and methods for responsible reporting. By participating in the cyberbullying course, students are given the opportunity to explore his/her values, beliefs and emotions surrounding cyberbullying, gain a better understanding of the implications of cyberbullying from multiple perspectives, and develop a personal action plan for addressing cyberbullying. The free, self-paced and research-based course is designed to serve adolescents and includes videos and interactive learning activities. The cyberbullying course is being utilized as an educational tool to gain more knowledge about cyberbullying; a Juvenile Justice requirement and Teen Court sanction; school assignments; classroom learning experiences utilizing Smart Board technology; and professional development tool for those working with youth. Participants in this ePoster session will gain a better understanding of cyberbullying research, receive access to the course and learn about the results and impact of the course's pilot. Aquatic Robotics: Taking the SeaPerch Challenge Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development ePoster Session Introductory Julie Karavan Rutgers Cooperative Extension 291 Morton Ave Millville, NJ 08332 [email protected] Get SET to explore science, engineering and technology through a dynamic marine robotics program! SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program perfect for engaging both 4H educators and youth in building, testing and refining an underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV). Construction of the bot allows participants to explore ocean engineering principles while having fun learning about robotics, engineering, science and mathematics. Ideal for in school 66 Seminar Session #4 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – October 28, 2014 and out of school settings, the SeaPerch program can provide curriculum, on-line support, mentors, free/low-cost ROV kits, professional development, regional and national competitions and youth recognition opportunities. Participation in the SeaPerch Challenge offers 4-H members an opportunity to experience: Hands-on Learning STEM Education Public Presentations Goal Setting / Record Keeping Community Service Team Spirit, Sportsmanship & Peer Mentoring Competition & Youth Recognition Career Exploration Follow a New Jersey 4-H Club's journey through the Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch Challenge, and see how these 4-H champions utilized their SeaPerch project to Belong, Believe and Achieve with 4-H. Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse: Using the Ridiculous to Teach Concept Development Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development ePoster Session Introductory Alayne Torretta Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County 165 Route 519 South Belvidere, NJ 07823 [email protected] Lynette Black, OSU Extension Service, Wasco County When youth are excited about a topic, they tend to readily take in information with ease. Developing and teaching concepts such as the importance of voting, food safety, conflict resolution, disaster preparedness/response skills, and plant/animal production in youth are areas of which the 4-H professionals are well versed. Injecting fantasy and fun to your sound concepts could be what your lessons need for rejuvenation. Repackage your program with a twist, such as a zombie apocalypse survival guide, and youth will flock to your program. The CDC has embraced this model for their disaster preparedness plans after Cooperative Extension rolled it out in February of 2011 because of the overwhelming positive response. Learn how Oregon and New Jersey implemented this model in their camping and special interest programming. Replication made easy and boast that you too have a zombie survival plan! 67 State Officers Workshop – 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM – October 28, 2014 State Officers Workshop Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Lake Superior B – 5th Floor Organizational Systems Competency Building Workshop Introductory H. Thomas Davis NAE4-HA Board of Directors 188 Burlingham Rd Pine Bush, NY 12566 [email protected] Welcome to your role as a State Association Officer! Join your Regional Directors for a workshop that is sure to provide valuable information and ''know-how'' that is important to successful state leadership. Participants will gain insight into their responsibilities as a state officer, understand how NAE4-HA and State Associations work together, gain leadership tips, discover the jewels found in the State Association Handbook as well as other resources, receive and understand the State Association timeline and most importantly - learn where to ask for help! Using engaging activities you will receive the critical tools and information that will most certainly help support your state association efforts. 68 Seminars on Wheels – 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM – October 29, 2014 Wednesday, October 29, 2014 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 69 Super Seminars – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – October 29, 2014 Energize Your Extension Environment! Carl Olson Room: Contact: Greenway A-E – 2nd Floor 663 Clardell Drive Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (608) 318-0307 [email protected] Be prepared to leave this workshop with many practical ideas to liven up your program, clubs, class team or group. An engaged group will learn better and both the leader and participants will enjoy the process. Carl Olson believes that energizers are calisthenics for the mind. He feels that we need to stimulate the mind in order to enhance effective learning. In this presentation Carl will advocate the experiential model for learning and many hands-on, practical examples will be given. The workshop will have applications for anyone who is involved as an educator, adviser, leader, agent or coach at any level. It will be fast-paced, hands-on and inspirational. Carl draws on his 36 plus years of experience and his diverse background to build a case for these experiential instructional methods. When youth, volunteers and leaders are actively involved in the learning process, achievement is elevated. With elevated achievement, the educator’s and leader’s roles are more enjoyable and personal satisfaction increases. The ideas presented in this workshop will help to add energy needed to sustain interest and increase participation. Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask Dr. Anton Treuer Room: Contact: Greenway I-J – 2nd Floor 114 American Indian Resource Center - #21 Bemidji State University 1500 Birchmont Drive NE Bemidji, MN 56601 [email protected] What have you always wanted to know about Indians? Do you think you should already know the answers—or suspect that your questions may be offensive? Bring your questions, both thoughtful and outrageous, modern and historical. Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist Anton Treuer will take you on a frank, funny, and sometimes personal journey. White/Indian relations are often characterized by guilt and anger. Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask cuts through the emotion and builds a foundation for true understanding and positive action. We will explore the native cultural toolbox for deeper understanding and new perspective, examine sustainable human and environmental practices, and discuss systems of privilege. 70 Super Seminars – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – October 29, 2014 You're Pushing My Buttons: How iPads, Games and Mobile Phones are Changing the Way We Think, Learn and Program Dr. Barbara Chamberlain Room: Contact: Regency – 2nd Floor Associate Professor Extension Instructional Design and Educational Technology Specialist New Mexico State University [email protected] We're all surrounded by technology: in our work, in our 4-H programming, and in our homes. How is this use changing how our 4-Hers are learning and communicating? Dr. Chamberlain will share significant ways technologies are changing the way our youth are learning, and guide us in thinking through ways our programming can meet that. Participants will be able to: Review at least 2 ways technology has changed the way youth are learning. Suggest at least two ways to rethink our approaches to using technology. Using Storytelling To Educate, Entertain, and Inspire Kevin Strauss Room: Contact: Northstar A – 2nd Floor PO Box 6511 Rochester, MN 55903 [email protected] Our most famous teachers and leaders have always used the power of spoken word storytelling to educate, entertain, and inspire listeners. Discover how to use age-old memory and storytelling techniques to use these skills in our own programming. Whether you are a beginning storyteller or someone who “never tells stories,” this workshop will lead you through the steps of finding, choosing, practicing and telling a story in front of a small group of supportive listeners. This workshop is a combination of demonstration and small group games and activities designed to ease beginners through the steps of telling their first story. We’ll also discuss how to find or create the “right stories” for your audience, how to fit stories into programs that you are already doing, and how to use stories with stakeholders and policy makers to demonstrate the impact of your programs on the community. Participants will be able to: Discover how a well-told story can teach a lesson while entertaining and inspiring listeners. Learn how to find folk tales and real life stories that meet their educational and lobbying needs. Participate in the process that storytellers use to learn, remember, and tell a folk tale or fable. 71 Super Seminars – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – October 29, 2014 Demystifying Evaluation: Lessons from Our Everyday Life Dr. Mary Marczak Room: Contact: Northstar B – 2nd Floor Research Associate University of Minnesota Center for Family Development Room 444 Cofeey Hall 1420 Eckles Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108 [email protected] How do you make program evaluation something you want to do rather than something you have to do? We bring excitement, energy and fun into designing a program but seldom wear these lenses when we develop an evaluation. It’s time to change our mindset! A simple definition of evaluation is to “systematically answer questions about your program.” What do we do in our everyday lives to answer questions we may have about ourselves or the world around us? The interactive session will explore how these everyday strategies can translate to evaluating our programs. In addition, the session will explore how evaluation can play an important role in the program no matter where it is in its lifecycle. Participants will be able to: Learn that the best time to evaluate your program is where you are at right now! Learn how actions we take every day to understand ourselves and the world around us can inform evaluation design. Learn to have fun with evaluation! Using Data Creatively to Make the Case for 4-H: The 4-H Pathway to College Dr. Pamela Larson Nippolt, Judy Ratkos, Dr. Dale Blyth, Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel Room: Contact: Greenway F-H – 2nd Floor University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus [email protected] Data related to youth program and educational involvement can be used in creative and focused ways to tell a powerful story about 4-H participants and the 4-H program model. We will illustrate how data helped us to connect existing data to new data sources to learn that 4H youth are “better off” academically: 4-Hers in our studies attend school more regularly, show higher achievement on standardized tests, graduate high school at higher rates, and enroll in postsecondary programs more often when compared to young people who are not 4-H participants. Join us for this national conversation as we present study results, identify creative uses of data, and chart a course of action to understand 4-H participants and to demonstrate the impact of 4-H participation through data. We will also provide resources and lessons learned by the co-presenters. Participants will be able to: Increase their understanding of how data is helping 4-H organizations in Michigan and Minnesota to manage, learn, improve and show impact. Identify opportunities to make the case for 4-H by using existing program and public data. 72 Super Seminars – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – October 29, 2014 Engage in discussion and reflection with colleagues and national leaders to consider action to expand this approach in their states. 73 Seminars on Wheels – 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM – October 29, 2014 3M Innovation Center Through dynamic displays and interactive, hands-on demonstrations, you will collaborate with 3M experts and explore creative solutions to help businesses grow and succeed. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory The program includes a self-guided tour on zoo grounds and conservatory followed by two hours of programming with the Como Park Zoo Conservatory staff. Microsoft Technology Center The Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) is a collaborative environment that provides access to innovative technologies and world-class expertise, enabling you to envision, design, and demonstrate solutions. This hands-on experience includes a trip to the Microsoft Retail Center for training, discussions, and demonstrations in the areas of: Imagination – Innovative Alley, Kinect possibilities and Pixel. You’ll see the latest in hardware, and demos in “OneNote” software. At the Microsoft Technology Center you will see the future of technology in the classroom and ways to incorporate technology into your educational programs. Mill City Museum Program and Riverfront Walking Tour (Healthy Living) A staff-conducted tour of the Mill City Museum to include: Flour Tower multimedia show and the movie, "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat." Then, a 1.8 mile quest exploring the walking route including the St. Anthony Falls, the lock & dam, flour milling, native flora and fauna, and more. A quest is a means to explore local community treasures and learn more about our natural and cultural heritage. Movement clues will lead you on a specific route and the other clues will reveal stories about what you are discovering. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum / Citizen Science Program Participants will meet with the educational design team to consider site selection, to better understand the use of outdoor spaces for STEM learning, and to learn techniques for engaging youth through inquiry. The presentation will review Driven to Discover Citizen Science curriculum materials and will raise awareness and possibilities for applying the model in other areas of citizen science and in other locations. There will also be an opportunity to explore the arboretum. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts In this interactive workshop educators will experience working with a teaching artist and learn how to use reflective protocols to guide student discussions about performing arts experiences and performances. The reflective protocols offer educators a structured way to help engage students in meaningful discussion around a performance or a performing arts experience by removing judgment, allowing them to openly discuss, question and infer meaning. Science Museum of Minnesota A one hour instructor-led session on engineering. Participants will make one or two small projects and then take a materials list home for use in their own club. We would discuss how engineering can be used as a vehicle to teach STEM. The session includes how to use a museum as an extension of a classroom. Then, participants will have the opportunity to visit the general exhibits. SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium Go behind the scenes at SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium and gain an exclusive look at a day in the life of an aquarist. You’ll discover medical treatments performed on rescued and rehabilitated marine life and how aquarists maintain habitats within the exhibits. Travel above 74 Seminars on Wheels – 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM – October 29, 2014 the tanks to see many sea creatures up close and personal. Here, you will meet animals that are new arrivals at the aquarium or others who are receiving special care. Target Field Architecture Program and Environment & Sustainability Program In The Architecture of Target Field, participants will tour the ballpark with its engineering and design issues in mind, learning about its site, materials, architects and builders, structure, and function. In the Environment and Sustainability tour, participants will learn how LEED credits fit at Target Field and how the ballpark meets the many environmental challenges of a sports facility. The Raptor Center A one hour program at The Raptor Center consists of a formal education program in our program room along with a tour of our facilities. The presenter will bring out three raptors on a glove, tell you the differences between them and what makes them raptors. After, you will be taken on a tour to see all of our other education birds, including our eagles. Transforming 4-H with GIS: Tools, Techniques and Tips You Can Use Now! Under the direction of NAE4-HA Geospatial Task Force members, participants will travel to the University of Minnesota Computer Science campus for an engaging introduction to geospatial technologies such as GPS, GIS, and remote sensing. Participants will explore the process of creating digital maps that address community issues while learning to facilitate the geographic inquiry process. See how mapping can complement traditional 4-H programs as well as be a tool in making programmatic decisions. Get comfortable with geospatial technologies as you discover the value it can bring to your local 4-H program. 75 Seminars on Wheels – 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM – October 29, 2014 Thursday, October 30, 2014 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 76 Capnote Speaker 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM – October 30, 2014 Capnote Presentation – The Power of People Dr. Verna Cornelia Price Room: Nicollet Ballroom – 1st Floor This motivational and informative message will inspire and challenge you to think critically about your power to influence, to lead and to change your life and world. You will hear about four kinds of powerful people: Adders, Subtractors, Dividers, and Multipliers. Based on her book, The Power of People: Four Kinds of People Who Can Change Your Life, Dr. Verna Cornelia Price will help you understand the power of people in your life and on the job, while giving you strategies to effectively use your personal power. Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 1. The Power of You! Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Northstar B – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Dr. Verna Cornelia Price The Power of People Consulting Group 600 18th Avenue N. Suite 1 Minneapolis, MN 55411 www.DrVernaPrice.com What is your most important asset? Why should people listen to you? How can you best empower and motivate people? Based on her motivational book, The Power of People: Four Kinds of People Who Can Change Your Life, you will dig deeper into the power of you! You will: Be inspired and motivated to discover and tap into your personal power; Learn more about the four types of powerful people; Explore strategies for understanding what type of powerful person you are, learn how to use your personal power as an asset when working with people; and learn how to apply the power of people principles to enhancing your personal and professional success. 77 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 2. Research Reports Building Capacity with Virginia State 4-H Cabinet Leaders Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Research and Evaluation Report Intermediate Billie Jean Elmer VA Tech PO Box 205 Surry, VA 23883 [email protected] Tonya T. Price, Virginia Tech This study focused on the leadership skills developed by high school 4-H members who served on the State 4-H Cabinet. This study found that serving on a statewide 4-H team increased leadership skills in teens; specifically, this experience increased responsibility, improved ability to use decision-making skills and increased confidence in sharing opinions and views. In addition, improved public speaking skills and an increased ability to work with and appreciate diverse audiences were also advanced. Research methods included focus groups, surveys, observations and telephone interviews. While the focus groups with the teens indicated leadership skill development in the previously mentioned areas, the parent interviews confirmed the overall growth of their teens. The major finding of this longitudinal study indicated that these highly motivated 4-H members embraced the opportunities provided to them to become leaders in their communities and statewide while serving on the Cabinet and later in college and community memberships and leadership opportunities. National 4-H Common Measures: Preliminary Data from California 4-H Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Research and Evaluation Report Advanced Kendra Lewis University of California, Davis 2801 Second Street Davis, CA 95618 [email protected] Shannon Horrillo, University of California; Kali Trzesniewski, University of California, Davis; Keith Widaman, University of California, Davis; Steven Worker, University of California, Davis Evaluation is a key component to learning about the effectiveness of a program. To this end, National 4-H developed four common measures based on the outcomes specified in the National 4-H Logic Model. The present paper provides results for the newly developed National 4-H Common Measures based on data from 436 California 4-H youth. The measures were evaluated for their reliability and validity at the individual item, subscale, and overall scale level. We identify several methodological issues with the measures, including identification of 78 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 items that load onto several scales and items with low variance. Recommendations for scale refinement and modifications are made. The Impact of a 4-H Adolescent Driver Intervention Program to Reduce Risky Driving Behaviors Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Research and Evaluation Report Intermediate James Jordan Ohio State University Extension 1425 East High Street Bryan, OH 43506 [email protected] Kristi Lekies, Ohio State University; Scott Scheer, The Ohio State University The United States is a vehicle-dependent society and allows adolescents to obtain drivers licenses at age 16 or younger. This study examined the impacts of a driver intervention program on reducing risky driving behaviors among youth who had received their first traffic citation, as well as parental management of driving practices. Participants consisted of 243 youth ages 16 and 17 who were court-ordered to attend the Ohio 4-H CARTEENS (CAR = Caution and Responsibility and TEENS = Teens who volunteer as teachers) program attending with and without parents. Results indicated that risky driving behavior decreased significantly for both groups after the intervention program. Parental management practices, however, increased only for youth attending without parents. Regression analysis indicated that risky driving behavior at Time 1 and levels of parental management (parental control) at Time 2 predicted risky driving behavior after completion of the program. Implications for this study include the importance of adolescent driver intervention programs and prevention programs with teens teaching youth about unsafe driving practices before licensure. 3. Dynamic Duos: Building 4-H Partnerships! Strategies on Building Program Capacity Through Successful Partnership and Volunteer Development Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway C – 2nd Floor Partnerships Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Anissa Jepsen Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Clay 110 W 4th St. Ste.100 Spencer, IA 51301 [email protected] Bonnie Dalager, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Clay; Jo Engel, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Clay; Wade Weber, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach 79 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 Join us as we reveal successful strategies for educational and engaging partnerships that invigorate learning, expand capacity, and reach new audiences with excellence in youth programming. Upon receiving a competitive grant from National 4-H Council in 2013, the Clay County 4-H Program purposed to formalize corporate partnership strategies that have been used to expand their already successful model of 4-H growth and program diversification. Successful partnership development since 2010: K-12 youth programs in Clay County have grown from 11.1% to 33.5% of school-aged children involved; increased educational opportunities from 163 contact hours to over 421 contact hours annually; increased active partnerships from 10 to 50. Assessment, prioritization, implementation, and evaluation processes and tools will be shared. National 4-H Council is focused on the critical importance of 4-H volunteers to deliver quality 4-H programming for youth. Multiple corporate sponsors sponsored the development of the VEAR toolkit to support recruitment and engagement of new 4-H volunteers. Models to build corporate/workplace partnerships were tested in local 4-H programs in Iowa to identify successful strategies for replication across the 4-H system. Staff from the Clay County Iowa 4-H site will share their findings from this study. 4. Quality Professional Development for 4-H Youth Development Interns Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway B – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Program Seminar Introductory Annie Lisowski University of Wisconsin-Extension 407 S. 2nd St. Alma, WI 54610 [email protected] Sara Donnerbauer, UW-Extension Many 4-H youth development educators in Northwest Wisconsin collaborate with limited-term professionals to plan, implement and evaluate youth development programs. In order for these colleagues to be successful in their roles, a broad understanding and application of 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge and Competencies (PRKC) is essential. However, relevant and continuous education opportunities for limited-term staff often exceed financial or time constraints. Therefore, a team of educators developed a low-cost program to assist colleagues in preparing individuals to work effectively with and on behalf of young people. The professional development includes learning experiences for organizational knowledge, risk management, equity, professionalism, program development, volunteerism and youth development theory and practice to equip interns with core competencies for their work. This seminar will provide participants with practical program delivery models and current training resources for developing an ongoing professional development plan for limited-term volunteers, interns, student employees and AmeriCorps*VISTA workers. 5. Enhanced Communication Strategies to Leverage your 4-H Program Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: St. Croix – 2nd Floor Volunteerism Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Lauren Hrncirik 80 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 Co-presenter: Washington State University Extension 223 E. 4th St, Suite 15 Port Angeles, WA 98362 [email protected] Shannon Harkness, Washington State University Extension Communication skills are identified as one of the most important skills volunteers need to be successful and to effectively deliver 4-H programs. By participating in this workshop, youth development professionals will gain an increased knowledge in the types of communication styles, identify communication pitfalls in the 4-H program, ways to integrate communication training into the local volunteer development program, and tools to develop comprehensive strategies for enhancing the communication abilities of the overall 4-H program. Workshop participants will practice and gain resources to use in developing the communication abilities of 4-H volunteers, which in turn will enhance the quality of the 4-H program. Participants will also learn about innovative new technologies that enhance the communication network between volunteers, community supporters, parents, members and the 4-H staff. Communication topics include, conflict management, group facilitation, active listening, communicating with youth, communicating online and much more! 6. XYZ Doesn't mean ''Examine Your Zipper'' Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway I – 2nd Floor Volunteerism Competency Building Workshop Introductory Laurie Michaels Oregon State University Extension/Douglas County PO Box 1165 Roseburg, OR 97470 [email protected] Teresa Middleton, Oregon State University Extension/Douglas County; Elissa Wells, Oregon State University œnd 2update u comms skilz W d yungA crwd? got >:-( txtN skilz +U gt >:-( wen u cnt undrst& yr kdz? If you have a difficult time figuring out what this says, you need to come to our class! How do Baby Boomers and Generation Xers communicate with the Y and Z generations? Did you even know there are Y and Z Generations? Come and get useful tips on how to connect with all ages of parents and members because we are Generational Translators. 7. Youth in Governance in Action: Iowa State 4-H Council Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway A – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Brenda Allen ISU Extension & Outreach Extension 4-H Youth Building Ames, IA 0 [email protected] 81 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 Celebrate the 2014 national and regional winners of the NAE4-HA Power of Youth and Beyond Youth Leadership Awards! These programs put into action the concept of Youth in Governance- the authentic and meaningful engagement of young people in programs, organizations, and communities, where they have or share voice, influence, and decisionmaking authority. Best practice resources are provided to assist program development and future award submissions. 8. How to Love Your Job - Tips for Being Successful and Staying Sane as a 4-H Professional Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway G – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Laura Bovitz Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County 42 Riva Avenue North Brunswick, NJ 8902 [email protected] Kelly Dziak, Rutgers Cooperative Extension; Sharon Gore, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County; Rachel Lyons, Rutgers Cooperative Extension The typical 4-H professional works an average of 50 or more hours per week. Dedicating this much time and energy into work can lead to burnout if the work is not engaging or meaningful. Maintaining a positive attitude and sense of purpose can greatly improve a person's quality of work as well as their level of happiness in their profession. Through hands-on activities and discussion, this workshop will explore strategies to match passions with programming. Workshop participants will receive resources and information designed to improve job satisfaction, and will learn how to maintain enthusiasm while developing effective 4-H programs. With over 70 years of combined 4-H work experience, the presenters have navigated a multitude of stressful situations including volunteer and policy related issues, and have employed strategies to maintain a positive outlook and contentment with their profession. Come learn how to love your job! 9. Engineering Design: How Do We Put the E in STEM? Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway F – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Rebecca Meyer University of Minnesota Extension 179 University Road Cloquet, MN 55805 [email protected] Hui-Hui Wang, University of Minnesota Extension Engineering design is the process engineers use to solve engineering problems and to develop products. In many aspects, engineering design has been considered one bridge to connect STEM subjects together. For example, by providing a gateway that turns abstract scientific and 82 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 mathematics concepts into concrete real-life applications (Katehi, Pearson, & Feder, 2009). Engineering design has been treated as a pedagogical strategy to bridge science and mathematics concepts, as well as technology, to solve ill-defined (open-ended) problems, develop creative thinking, formulate solutions and make decisions, and consider alternative solutions to meet a variety of constraints. In other words, engineering design can be used as a vehicle, as well as a framework or a pedagogical strategy, to drive various STEM programs. In this session, we'll use 4-H juried curriculum, Design it! to experience engineering design. The curriculum focuses on team building, communication, organization of information, problem solving, and socialization skills that are critical to all varieties of learning and social growth. Topics provide opportunities to design, construct, test, and refine models using familiar materials and tools. The curriculum engages youth in opportunities to naturally manipulate simple objects in challenges, through which they learn experientially the fundamental concepts of science inquiry and engineering design. 10. Leadership Skills for Middle School Youth: There's a Camp for That! Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway D – 2nd Floor Youth Development Program Seminar Introductory Chris Viau University of Wisconsin-Extension 800 Market Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 [email protected] Monica Lobenstein, University of Wisconsin-Extension; Jackie Johnson, Chippewa County Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Agent; Jason Hausler, Dunn County Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Agent Peter Northouse in Leadership: Theory and Practice (2004, pp. 35-64) outlines several implemented and researched leadership approaches or theories. The skills approach to leadership is one application that we found helpful when working with adolescent leaders. An overnight camp for middle school youth can be an ideal setting for developing leadership skills. Attend this workshop to find out how a tri-county camp did just that using a variety of camp themes, tying activities and lessons within those themes to key leadership skills including communication, teamwork, understanding self, understanding others, attention to detail, problem solving, and decision-making. Each camp included common educational elements that fostered interest in the youth, created opportunities for hands-on experience and discussion, and developed leadership skills that can be applied in other settings. You will learn more about the themes, these common educational elements, and technology used during the camp series to develop leadership skills in youth. 11. The WVU STEM Ambassador Program: Informal Science Education During the Summer Camping Season Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Skyway B – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Jennifer Murray WVU Extension Service 83 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 Co-presenters: 7 Hospital Plaza Grafton, WV 26354 [email protected] Jen Robertson-Honecker, West Virginia University Extension; Sherry Swint, WVU Extension Service In 2012, the WVU STEM Ambassador Program provided select STEM experiential education during the 4-H camping season to more than 12,000 youth. The activities were taught by 11 undergraduate students with science and engineering majors who had been trained in scienceinquiry to improve youth science proficiency. Following the success of the inaugural year, the program was continued for the 2013 camping season where the STEM Ambassadors offered 297 days and nearly 1,500 hours of STEM programming, worked at a total of 44 events and traveled to 34 of the 55 counties in the state. It is estimated that over 12,000 youth across the state participated in STEM activities and informal STEM education during the 2013 summer camping season. This program seminar will discuss the STEM Ambassador Program model, as well as highlight partnerships, curriculum materials, sustainability, and results. At the completion of the presentation, participants will have an understanding of what necessary tools and skills are needed to replicate a similar program. 12. Quality Kids, Quality Animals, Quality Management Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway H – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Intermediate Joanne Stolzfus Penn State Cooperative Extension 6024 Glades Pike, Suite 101, Somerset, PA 15501 [email protected] Susan Alexander, Penn State Cooperative Extension; Patricia Anderson, Penn State University; Karen Hack, Penn State University; Linda Spahr, Penn State Extension; David Wolfgang, Penn State University 4-H is one of only a few youth organizations that provides youth opportunities to learn by doing with animals. Through the 4-H Animal Science Program Penn State Extension has established a standard of care for all animal projects. The primary purpose of the youth livestock program is to provide an opportunity for growth and development of the young person. A secondary purpose is to teach young people good production practices and how to apply them to the selection, feeding, and showing of their animals. In the process of feeding and caring for an animal, young people have the opportunity to develop many positive character traits. All 4-H animal science youth are required to participate in training regarding three specific Good Production Practices annually. The statewide Youth Quality Animal Management curriculum is taught by trained Extension Educators and 4-H volunteers. Each session includes background information reinforced by hands-on activities and follow-up discussion. The program focuses on twelve quality management practices or issues. Three practices are selected as the state program focus each year. The program is evaluated annually for educational content and practice change and adoption. 84 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 13. Back to Basics: Two New Curriculum Packages to Help Your 4-H Leaders Increase Their Educational Impact Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Minnehaha - 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Betty Jo Nash Michigan State University Extension 37 Austin St Sandusky, MI 48471 [email protected] Kendra Moyses, Michigan State University Extension; Michelle Neff, Michigan State University; Jodi Schulz Michigan 4-H is taking a back to basics approach with 4-H leader training emphasizing life skills and experiential learning. The Life Skills work team of the Children and Youth Institute of Michigan State University Extension has created two new curriculum packages to help 4-H staff teach leaders how to incorporate life skills development and experiential learning into the activities they are already doing in their clubs. Hands-on activities from each of these two new programs will be shared during this session. 14. Your Money, Your Future: Youth Financial Literacy and Workforce Preparation Curriculum Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Mirage Room – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Melinda Miller UGA 2360 Rainwater Road Tifton, GA 31793 [email protected] Kandi Edwards, Georgia 4-H; Rachel Hubbard, UGA; Kris Peavy, UGA; Cindy Sheram, UGA Transform your traditional youth financial literacy and workforce readiness programs to increase impact with Your Money, Your Future! This curriculum provides 10 lesson plans with hands-on learning tools in the form of games that will excite youth and adults alike! 15. Quick Response Codes: User Guide for Extension Professionals Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway J – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Competency Building Workshop Introductory Heather Gottke Ohio State University Extension 1055 S Washington St Van Wert, OH 45891 85 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 [email protected] QR (quick response) codes are those little squares with all the dots in them. When scanned they guide clients to products, information and e-stores. What factors guide a professional to the proper decision of whether or not to use a QR code? In order to understand when to use a QR code, users must understand why and how to use them. This session gives detailed instructions, examples, and experience to do your own QR Codes. Specific examples for program areas in Extension will be shared. Topics for this session include defining what a QR code is, what information it can share, examples of information shared, troubleshooting, common problems debunked, and when to use QR codes. This session aims to build the understanding of professionals about the QR code and how it can impact the programming and marketing done in Extension. 16. Thriving in the Multi-Generational Workplace Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Northstar A – 2nd Floor Equity, Access and Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Lauren Healey University of Georgia 284 Highway 119 South Springfield, GA 31329 [email protected] Lauren Healey, University of Georgia; Lacey Mann, Colorado State University; Karen Baker For the first time in history, four different generations are active in the workplace: Traditionalists (born 1945 or earlier), Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), Generation X (born 1965-1980) and Millennials (born after 1980). Each generation brings unique talents and preferences to their teams and it is important to build on those strengths for positive productivity in the workplace. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, ''the knowledge, skills and workplace attributes possessed by today's multi-generational workforce present multiple challenges and opportunities to leaders. Smart employers realize that one of the keys to growing and succeeding in an increasingly competitive market is recruiting and managing talent drawn from workers of all ages.'' Extension is a unique organization that is a prime example of multi-generational diversity in the workplace. This hands-on workshop will focus on the strengths of each generation and also dispel myths and assumptions associated with our older and younger co-workers. Participants will gain an understanding of how the varying ideas, values and experiences from each generation can affect workplace collaboration, communication and output. As professionals, it is critical that we learn to collaborate and learn from each other to effectively and efficiently thrive in the multi-generational workplace. 17. Transforming your 4-H Program for Inclusion Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Skyway A – 2nd Floor Equity, Access and Development Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Sue Isbell NDSU Extension Service 86 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 Co-presenters: PO Box 462 Yates, ND 58538 [email protected] Mary Baldwin; Meg Sage According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, young people with disabilities are among the poorest, most marginalized of the worlds youth. Families of youth with different capabilities are often told Yes, this program is open to all youth. Then their child is placed in a corner rather than participating in the activities the other youth are doing. 4-H is different; when we say yes, we mean yes! Youth of all abilities and capabilities are included, active and engaged members of the 4-H program. Participants in this workshop will experience first hand what it is like to be a person with different capabilities. A panel of experts will then provide effective inclusion strategies for working with youth of different capabilities. Strategies will include current research or best practices that were utilized to inform program design, content or delivery modes. Attend this workshop and learn to transform your 4-H program for inclusion. 18. ePosters Build It and They Will Come......Welcome to Clover City! Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Development ePoster Session Introductory Janet Wasko Myers Ohio State University Extension Madison County P.O. Box 230, 217 Elm Street London, OH 43140 [email protected] Patty House, Ohio State University Extension What could be more exciting than inviting new and returning 4-H Members to a three-hour event called ''Welcome to Clover City?” Who will be attending the ribbon cutting ceremony? Which special 4-H supporter will receive the Key to the City? Learn how to build 4-H stores by utilizing painted storefront fabric which is attached to free standing wooden frames. As the youth enter the 4-H stores, they will be engaged in some of the following: The Bakery has 4-H Nutrition Projects on display and nutritional snacks can be made by all those who enter the establishment; the employees of the Sports Store are available to answer all questions and inquiries about 4-H Shooting Sports projects; Visiting the Sewing Store allows individuals an opportunity to make blankets for homeless shelters; and The 4-H Animal Barns are an exciting and interactive place where youth can decide which animal they want to learn about, work with, and exhibit at the Clover City Fair. Clover City is an AWESOME way to market and promote the 4-H Program to your 4-H citizens. Can't you just imagine the excitement of visiting twenty 4-H stores? Clover City is a must see destination and ''experience'' for everyone! LEGOPALOOZA - Brick Building: Using LEGOs to Stimulate STEM 87 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Development ePoster Session Introductory Julie Karavan Rutgers Cooperative Extension 291 Morton Ave Millville, NJ 08332 [email protected] Diversifying your 4-H program could be your key to new member recruitment. Working in partnership with the County Library and U.S. Sailing, a newly appointed 4-H Agent launched a one day ''get out the clover'' event which packed the local 4-H Center and positioned the county program for future SET growth via JFLL and LEGO® Mindstorms short-term special interest clubs. ''Legopalooza'' offered over 200 attendees brick films, hands-on Mindstorm robotics, LEGO® boat building and LEGO® arts activities. Designed to encourage new youth registration, the event included recognition awards for multiple age levels in set construction (brick builds) and unique designs (brick bash). Easily replicable, Legopalooza engages youth in STEM through hands-on activities, cooperative learning and recognition opportunities. Find out how partnerships mix with technology and toys to incite scientific inquiry, and ignite a small county 4-H program. 4-H Pizza Garden After School Club Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development ePoster Session Intermediate Melissa Merida Purdue University Extension 3000 Technology Avenue, Ste L2110 New Albany, IN 47150 [email protected] The Pizza Garden program is designed to create an understanding for the need of a healthy diet, while teaching urban youth where their food comes from through a gardening experience. The Floyd County 4-H Jr. Leaders, under the leadership of the 4-H Youth Development Educator, lead 29 urban youth in learning gardening skills by planting and caring for 12 barrel planter gardens at two elementary schools. This nine-week gardening and nutrition course was themed around pizza and salad ingredients. The urban youth gained self-sustaining skills by learning best container gardening practices, which are mobile gardens, addressing the issue of transit living, as well as lack of land availability. The youth learned the importance of a healthy diet and good nutrition choices. The teens involved secured the funding, developed and taught the lessons, and maintained the gardens. These Junior Leaders are learning leadership development, project management skills, goal setting abilities, mentoring skills, and most importantly, compassion for diversity and needs of others in their community. 88 Seminar Session #5 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – October 30, 2014 Positive Youth Development Through Online Mentoring Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Regency – 2nd Floor Youth Development ePoster Session Introductory Mark Light Ohio State University 1021 W. Lima Street Kenton, OH 43326 [email protected] Kelly Coble, OSU Extension; Jeff Dick, Ohio 4-H; Jason Hedrick, OSU Extension The manner that young people and adults are communicating with each other is rapidly changing in society that is, in part, driven by the latest technology. As a youth-driven program, we must engage in new strategies and methods by which we communicate with youth members, volunteers, families, and the community at large. Social and mobile media are a growing and popular venue for much of our target audience and youth development practitioners and volunteers must learn how to leverage these networks to create positive youth development (PYD) in online mentoring environments. If we ignore and don't engage in the opportunity to be connected to youth online, then youth are left to make their own paths online and set the online norms. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat may seem like uncharted territory for adult users, but youth are using them as a communication platform. This session will explore the five key aspects discovered in the 4-H study of PYD: Competence, Confidence, Character, Caring and Connection that lead to the sixth component, Contribution (Lerner, 2008). Just like in face-to-face environments, online mentoring can also lead to contribution. As a positive youth development organization, we must seize the opportunity to be virtual mentors. 89 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 1. Classroom to Camp: Putting the Science Behind What We Do Best Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Skyway A – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Jill Stechschulte Ohio State University Extension 9770 SH 108, Suite A Wauseon, OH 43567 [email protected] Kasey Bozeman, Liberty County 4-H (Georgia); Erin Dailey, The Ohio State University Extension; Danielle Hutchins; Daniel Sarver; Sherry Swint, WVU Extension Service; Jakyn Tyson, UGA Extension, Bacon County 4-H; Shana Withee, Oregon State University Extension When you think about camp, do you think about science? Are you intimidated by incorporating STEM into your traditional camping program? What we do best in 4-H is kinesthetic, experiential learning. What are the commonalities between all camps? Just to name a few, hiking, nature, critters, water activities and campfires come to mind. In this board sponsored session, members of the NAE4-HA Programs Committee Camping and Environmental Education Task Force will share lesson plans to incorporate STEM into common camp activities and more. You will participate in hands-on activities to incorporate science at camp whether you are just getting started with SET/STEM activities at camp or are looking for more advanced activities. Come away with ready to use lesson plans and ideas using SET/STEM and finding experts to teach in your own backyard. Science activities at camp provides youth with hands-on opportunities to experiment in a fun, outdoor, science-friendly learning environment. 2. Research Reports Eyes on the Future: Young People as Contributors to Society Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Development Research and Evaluation Report Introductory Judith Conway University of Minnesota Extension 4100 220th Street West, Suite 100 Farmington, MN 55024 [email protected] This action research study used qualitative data to explore how youth and adults understand and experience youth-adult partnerships in non-formal learning environments when utilizing service-learning as programming strategy. The results of this study will help participants analyze their own practice against lessons learned. Participants will learn about research associated with quality non-formal learning programs. The standards of quality when utilizing service-learning programming will be identified. 90 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 Links Between Parenting and Rural Youth Sexting Behavior: Implications for Youth Development Professionals Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Development Research and Evaluation Report Introductory Rachelle Vettern, North Dakota State University NDSU Dept 7280, 219 FLC Fargo, ND 58108-6050 [email protected] Sharon Query, NDSU; Brandy Randall, North Dakota State University Technology is pervasive in the lives of today's youth. In relatively isolated areas, technology plays a key role in connecting rural youth. Given the legal, social, and emotional consequences that can ensue from sexting behavior, identifying factors that discourage such behaviors is imperative for youth well-being. Parental rules for youth technology behavior may be one way to impact sexting behavior. Data was collected in three rural counties in North Dakota. Participants included students in Grades 7-12. Youth completed surveys assessing the extent to which they engaged in four different sexting behaviors. Analyses were conducted to determine if youth sexting behavior varied based on whether parents had cell phone rules or not. Results showed that youth whose parents had rules were significantly less likely to send written sexting messages, less likely to send suggestive photos, and less likely to send semi-nude photos. Reports of sexting are significantly lower when children are more willing to disclose, when parental monitoring is higher, and when parental control is higher. Discussion will focus on the specific aspects of parenting that may discourage involvement in sexting, and will link this to the broader literature on parenting and youth risk behaviors. Rural Hispanic Youth Perceptions of Positive Youth Development Experiences Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway E – 2nd Floor Youth Development Research and Evaluation Report Introductory Jill Goedeken UNL Extension 2610 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 [email protected] Maria Rosario de Guzman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Tonia Durden, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Yan Ruth Xia, University of NebraskaLincoln 91 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 Rural Hispanic youth from Northeast Nebraska conceptualize their perceptions of positive youth development experiences through a phenomenological research study. Hispanic youth in the study reflect on their perceptions of positive youth development experiences, and how they relate to their academic performance. The phenomenological design was chosen to explore the essence of the shared experiences of positive youth development experiences among rural Hispanic youth in a Northeast Nebraska community. Implications to research and practice will be shared. 3. Transform 4-H Youth Development with Corporate Volunteers: Lessons Learned and Practical Approaches with Lockheed Martin Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway C – 2nd Floor Partnerships Program Seminar Intermediate Heather Kent University of Florida 3925 HWY 71 Marianna, FL 32446 [email protected] Bryan Terry For most 4-H professionals, two of the most challenging aspects of their job is developing volunteers and developing funds, however both are absolutely essential to support Positive Youth Development programs. What if you could break from tradition and kill two birds with one stone? Over the last three years, Florida 4-H has experimented with developing partnerships with both large and small corporations that not only provide funding for 4-H programs, but also encourage their employees to become engaged as 4-H volunteers. In 2013, we combined what we had learned with previous corporate partnerships with recruitment strategies identified in VEAR (Volunteer Engagement and Activation Resource) to develop an effective corporate volunteering model for Lockheed Martin. This model was piloted at three Florida sites, and evaluated through employee focus groups. This seminar will share the stepby-step process and practical applications for developing corporate volunteering models in other states, not only with Lockheed Martin, but also with other (smaller) corporations. Corporate volunteering has shown to be not only effective, but also a very efficient way to extend the reach of 4-H programs. 4. Simple Surveys: Utilization of Evaluations to Document Program Impact Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway B – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Program Seminar Introductory Jenna Daniel University of Georgia/Georgia 4-H University of Georgia Athens, GA [email protected] 92 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 Co-presenters: Jeff Buckley, University of Georgia; Whitney Cherry, UF/IFAS Extension; Nicole Crawson, UF IFAS Extension - Holmes County; Casey Mull, University of Georgia; Julie Pigott Dillard, As a result of shrinking state budgets, the need to effectively document program impacts is more critical than ever. Since 2009, Extension faculty and staff at the University of Georgia have been participating in Dr. Nick Fuhrman's Certified Master Evaluator Program (CMEP). The CMEP presents a series of basic level webinars on Program Evaluation with the goal of demystifying the subject and encouraging students to gather better data on their program's impacts. In order to further the mission of the CMEP, two state 4-H Specialists and one County Agent developed a workshop and a set of questionnaire templates which they presented at the 2012 UGA Winter Extension Conference, an annual statewide training event. Participants received basic-level instruction on developing objectives, creating questionnaires, tabulating and reporting data. Evaluations showed positive results relative to participants' confidence in their ability to develop evaluation tools and to analyze and report their data. In addition, participants indicated that they were more likely to develop their own evaluation tools in the future. Highlights and impact of previous evaluation workshop presentations will be discussed. The utilization of the program by Florida 4-H Agents will be reviewed and best practices for implementation will be shared. 5. Develop a 4-H Social Media Marketing Plan Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: St. Croix – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Collin Evans National 4-H Council 7100 Connecticut Ave Chevy Chase, MD 20815 [email protected] Beth Hecht, National 4-H Council; Kelly Pierson, 4-H Is having a Facebook page and Twitter handle for your 4-H program enough? Do you blast your audience with emails on a daily basis? Discover how you can more effectively communicate your message to your intended audience via online marketing channels. Members of the National 4-H Council marketing team will share social media marketing tips that can be used at every level of 4-H. Get a technical overview of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram followed by understanding best practices for determining social media goals, measuring audience engagement, and defining success. Learn how to harness these tools as a part of your daily work and develop lasting plans to keep audience members engaged. Email marketing will also be discussed as email is an integral part of any communications strategy. Learn the best practices for email sending, ideas for email template design, and content strategy development for maintaining a consistent ''voice'' over email. By the end of this session, you will have the appropriate information to make strategic and tactical decisions for your online marketing and communications platforms. Emphasis will be placed on balancing resources and time so that these online tools can be implemented efficiently into an already busy schedule. 93 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 6. STEM Pathways Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: Greenway I – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Patty House Ohio State University Extension 4400 Gateway Blvd., Suite 104 Springfield, OH 45502 [email protected] Bob Horton, Ohio State University Extension The STEM Pathways s equation is simple: Engagement + Problem Solving = Learning. The path to becoming a successful problem solver, investigator and inventor does not lie in the drill and test method to acquire factual knowledge, it is in the inspire to prepare approach. The results, a process upon which curiosity, courage, perseverance, teamwork, creativity, communication and critical thinking is cultivated--all essential skills for success in 21st century careers. Delivered through 4-H clubs, camps, after-school sites, school enrichment classrooms, homeschool groups and special events like Science Saturdays, the STEM Pathways transform how Extension professionals and volunteers intentionally infuse science, technology, engineering and math in the learning-by-doing 4-H way. 7. Getting Back to Basics: 4-H Public Speaking Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway A – 2nd Floor Youth Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory Judy Villard Overocker Ohio State University Extension 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 206 Mansfield, OH 44906 [email protected] Getting back to basics and learning/practicing good communication and public speaking skills isn't such a bad idea! The increase of technology has taken much of the time and interest in public speaking away. Creative communication skill development can help inspire and begin the practice of positive communication behavior and good communication skills for youth and adults. These are skills that will last a lifetime! This session will offer concrete, proven and creative ideas to help inspire and practice positive communication behavior and communication skills for youth and adults. Session participants will practice teaching lessons and learn methods to measure impact. 8. Ansi Mania Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway G – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Introductory David Sorrell Oklahoma State Univerity 94 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 102 North 4th Madill, OK 74733 [email protected] Across the nation animal science related projects account for a very large segment of our 4-H project enrollment. This workshop will not focus on the youth livestock show program but on basic animal science knowledge and skills. And while a large number of our 4-H youth have a keen knowledge of grooming, judging and showmanship techniques, an equally large number do not have a basic knowledge of animal science. This curriculum provides hands-on and fun activities covering a wide range of animal science and designed to take young people through the learning process from exploration to mastery. The information and activities in this curriculum will allow any educator, with even limited animal science background, to teach animal science effectively. 9. Building Your Program Quality 20 Minutes at a Time - 75 Activities to Strengthen Engagement and Reflective Learning Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway F – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Competency Building Workshop Intermediate Anita Harris University of Minnesota Extension 3400 1st Street North, Suite #400 St. Cloud, MN 56303 [email protected] Betsy Olson, University of Minnesota Extension; Anne Stevenson, University of Minnesota Extension Engagement and reflection are two essentials to a quality program or learning experience. The skills for engaging youth in learning, building leadership, and reflecting on experiences must be taught and caught! It is imperative that we have the knowledge and tools to facilitate this learning, and to understand ways to enhance program quality through engagement and reflective learning. This workshop expands on two NAE4-HA conference workshops presented in 2010 and 2011 and at various statewide conferences and workshops, attended and highly rated by over 300 participants. You will experience effective, tested, hands-on, minds-on, (never before seen at NAE4-HA!) activities to embed quality, expand evaluation and teach leadership skills with a wide variety of audiences and ages. Each takes 20 minutes or less. In an upbeat and fun learning environment, you will actively engage in individual, small and large group experiences, with reflective learning tools that work. You will leave with strategies to strengthen quality in after-school programs, meetings, clubs, camps and trainings by incorporating these lessons. Expand your professional tool box and leave with a wealth of new ideas for youth engagement and reflective learning, including implementation strategies. 10. Imagination in Action - Resiliency and Skill Building Through Theatre Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Greenway D – 2nd Floor Youth Development Program Seminar Introductory 95 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 Presenter: Co-presenters: Ellen Williams Rutgers University 59 Lipman Drive Waller Hall 113 New Brunswick, NJ 8901 [email protected] Kathleen Jamison, Virginia Tech; Tara Wheeler, National 4-H Council Open the world of theatre to your youth through the 2013 Imagination in Action Theatre Arts curriculum of National 4-H Council! Due to the serious reduction in theatre arts programs in schools, now, more than ever, 4-H staff and volunteers are needed to expose youth to the enrichment of theatre. A National Council of Teachers of English publication cites the benefits of theatre participation as helping youth to ''develop improved skills in reading, listening, speaking and writing; analytical thinking; decision making and concentration.'' Further, the NCTE research acknowledges theatre as strengthening students' self-concept, creativity, responsibility, cooperative interaction with others, and appreciation of diversity. Through this program seminar, you will learn how to create a space in which youth grades K-13 can explore their imaginations through such exciting activities as improvisation, puppetry, costume design, mask making and playwriting. Make your 4-H program a place that sparks Imagination in Action! 11. Growing 4-H Opportunities Together: Volunteers in Vision and Action Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Skyway B – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Intermediate Rebecca Harrington University of Minnesota Extension 715 11th St N, Suite 107C Moorhead, MN 58038 [email protected] Tamie Bremseth, University of Minnesota Extension; Karyn Santl, University of Minnesota Extension In response to the need to increase the breadth and depth of programs available for youth, Minnesota 4-H created Growing 4-H Opportunities: Volunteers in Vision and Action. The project empowers staff and volunteers for broad-based action by mobilizing them in identified counties to develop and sustain a comprehensive volunteer system that addresses local youth needs and opportunities, launching a process to create a strong volunteer network across the state. The project had a deliberate process of field and pilot testing, with the work team adjusting the process and developing additional support tools to create process efficiencies after each field test. This seminar will describe, in detail, each step in the process: preparing staff for participation; preparing county for participation; implementing a program planning process; development/refinement of volunteer systems to address priorities; and, outcome evaluation. Participants will receive the handouts utilized by Minnesota 4-H staff and engage in small group discussion so they are prepared to replicate the process locally or across their state. 96 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 12. AgFest: Exploring the Science of Food Production Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Greenway H – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Intermediate Lacey Mann Colorado State University 1001 S Main Lamar, CO 81052 [email protected] Connie Cecil, Colorado State University 4-H State Office; Janice Dixon, Colorado State University; Megan Jedlicka, Colorado State University; Amy Kelley, Colorado State University; JoLynn Midcap, Colorado State University As we look to the year 2050, food production will need to double to feed the expanding population. We need an informed public to make agricultural policies and adopt new science and technology. Many of our youth who will soon become the leaders and scientists of tomorrow are several generations removed from production agriculture and may have only seen it portrayed unfavorably by the mass media. Now is the time to refocus our message to youth that agriculture is vital to both themselves and their families. AgFest has been created to educate Colorado fifth graders regarding agriculture and the science of food production, exposing them to science based information and agricultural career opportunities. AgFest is an annual educational opportunity created by Colorado State University Extension in Eastern Colorado to bring a positive message to our youth about wholesome, safe and sustainable food production. Interactive educational stations include activities involving livestock and milk production, embryology, bio-security, biotechnology, crop production, plant pollination, beneficial insects, precision agriculture, energy technology and others. AgFest engages students and teachers in a learning experience that positively impacts their knowledge and awareness of agriculture and sparks their interest in agricultural occupations. 13. Science Fun for Everyone! Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Minnehaha – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Introductory Kelly Dziak Rutgers Cooperative Extension P.O. Box 900 Morristown, NJ 7963 [email protected] Rachel Lyons, Rutgers Cooperative Extension; Lisa Rothenburger, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Learn how to create your own 4-H Science-sational Day! For over 23 years, 4-H Sciencesational Day has provided youth in grades K-6 with an opportunity to explore hands-on science experiments, apply science concepts to real world settings, and consider a future in a scientific career. This one-day event introduces youth to science in a fun, non-competitive environment through the support of community volunteers, local corporations, and 4-H leaders and 97 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 members. Teen and adult community members teach science workshops to the youth participants ranging in topics from astronomy to chemistry. 4-H Science-sational Day is open to the public as well as 4-H members and serves as a venue to highlight the 4-H program. Workshop participants will learn how to replicate 4-H Science-sational Day in their county, meet community specific needs, and discover that inspiring a love for science in youth is just one of many benefits to hosting this exciting event. 14. 4-H Science: Energy Literacy for In and After-School Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Mirage Room – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development Program Seminar Intermediate Janet Nagele Oregon State University Extension Service 200 Warner-Milne Ave. Oregon City, OR 97045 [email protected] 4-H Science can serve a crucial role in helping schools address the Next Generation Science Standards, and achieve student academic success. 4-H Science helps students explore related careers, and develop self-confidence and problem-solving skills. Participants in this session will explore the NEW Renewable Energy Education and Career Exploration Program. This program includes a 13-module curriculum, teaching kits, episodic volunteer recruitment and management model, and information on partnering with schools and energy professionals. 15. Off Balance: How to Achieve Personal and Professional Satisfaction Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Greenway J – 2nd Floor Organizational Systems Competency Building Workshop Introductory Carrie Stark University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development 875 Perimeter Dr, MS 3015 Moscow, ID [email protected] According to a study conducted by Aon Consulting, 88% of the employees surveyed said they had a hard time juggling their personal and professional responsibilities. Similarly, the Families and Work Institute reported that more than 50% of people feel overwhelmed by their work. The reality is that in general, people are deeply dissatisfied with their personal and professional lives. Burnout and dissatisfaction can lead to employee turnover and decreased productivity. We owe it to ourselves to do something about this and gain the skills to help discover how to be satisfied in both our personal and professional lives. Work-Life balance is truly a myth but it is possible to find where one can be satisfied with both. This workshop will share five steps to establish priorities and how to honor them even when you are being pulled in a hundred different directions so you can find both personal and professional satisfaction. This will allow you to lay your head down at night and know who you are and what you do makes sense! This is what truly gives one satisfaction. 98 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 16. Money Matters Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Northstar A – 2nd Floor Equity, Access and Development Program Seminar Introductory Megan Tifft Cornell Cooperative Extension Ithaca, NY 14850 [email protected] Cindy Bigger, H. Thomas Davis, NAE4-HA Board of Directors, Kandy McWhorter, Linda Webb, Money Matters! Retirement should be some of the happiest and best times of our lives, yet some of us worry that we won't have enough money and peace of mind when the time comes for us to end our Extension career ~ hanging up our clover as a 4-H professional. Getting yourself in great financial shape so you can retire without money woes is certainly within your reach. Do your retirement plans feel secure? There are so many ways to be financially secure in retirement as we ponder where we are regarding mortgages, credit card debt, transportation and cash on hand. Participants will gain insight through this workshop, led by certified financial planners, who understand Extension and our life passions. Come and get excited about your retirement and financial portfolio as fellow life members delve into topics, such as, managing retirement income, understanding various investment options, protecting and managing your nest egg, and how to augment your retirement income after you leave your position. This workshop will give life members the opportunity to network with other life members while learning and growing together! 17. ePosters Click2SciencePD: Online, On Target STEM Professional Development Resources for Out of School Time Providers Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Regency Room – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development ePoster Session Introductory Tracy Pracheil University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension 114 Ag Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0700 [email protected] Holly Carr, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension; Saundra Frerichs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln This dynamic e-Poster will introduce participants to the world of Click2SciencePD (click2sciencepd.org). Click2SciencePD is an innovative, online professional development model that supports trainers, coaches and staff developers in improving the STEM facilitation skills of frontline staff and volunteers working in informal out of school time programs. Learn about the many resources available to you that help support the professional development of frontline staff and volunteers working in your programs. 99 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 Connect with 4-H Teens Statewide Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Regency Room – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development ePoster Session Intermediate Greg Yost The Ohio State University Youth Outdoors, 4524 E. 49th St Cuyahoga Hts, OH 44125 [email protected] Nadine Fogt, The Ohio State University Extension; Joyce Shriner, Ohio State University Extension, Hocking County; Jo Williams, Ohio State University Extension Keeping older youth engaged and involved is vitally important to the success of the 4-H program. Disseminated electronically to 80,000 teens, volunteers and 4-H professionals, the Ohio 4-H Teen Connections newsletter provides relevant information to teens on issues they face and informs them of opportunities available through Ohio 4-H. Each newsletter has a theme relevant to older youth and provides a focus for the feature articles, stories, research and activities. Results from a user satisfaction survey planned for 2014 will be shared. The Ohio 4-H Teen Connections newsletter received the 2013 NAE4-HA National Communicator Award for Periodical Publication. Transforming the Traditional Camp for Tech-Savvy Youth Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Regency Room – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development ePoster Session Introductory Sally McClaskey The Ohio State University 2201 Fred Taylor Drive Columbus, OH 43210 [email protected] Andrea Davis, Ohio State University; Mark Light, Ohio State University Transform your traditional camp into a 21st Century, STEM-driven program that engages youth in a variety of experiential activities. For three years, Ohio's 4-H Camp Tech has used an overnight camp model to successfully introduce middle school-aged youth to activities that include: coding, robotics, GPS/GIS technology, engineering design and rocketry. STEM education is ideally suited to summer out-of-school learning (Noam, 2011) and 4-H Camp Tech effectively integrated this concept using the campus of The Ohio State University as its camp setting. The benefits of 4-H Camp Tech extended far beyond the STEM learning that occurred. It introduced 4-H to youth who had no prior experience with the program. The on-campus location allowed faculty from science-based departments to participate and campers learned about educational opportunities at Ohio's land-grant institution, as well as the career options in relevant fields. Participants in this ePoster session will learn about the benefits of hosting a STEM-based camp and discover the resources to develop their own program. 100 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 West Virginia 4-H Civic Engagement Forum Room: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: Regency Room – 2nd Floor Youth Program Development ePoster Session Introductory Donald Reed WVU Extension Service PO Box 860 Welch, WV 24801 [email protected] Jeremy Farley, West Virginia University; Debbie McDonald, West Virginia University; Elizabeth Post, West Virginia University; Chad Proudfoot, West Virginia University; Julie Tritz, West Virginia University WVU recognizes the importance of youth civic engagement and is concerned that youths are not engaging in political or government-based volunteer activities. Lack of knowledge of government and policy-making processes, distrust of public institutions and leaders, and limited opportunities for involvement in decision-making have all contributed to low participation levels in civic engagement among West Virginia youths. A new team was formed to develop civic engagement opportunities by West Virginia University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development. Grant funding was awarded to provide hands-on educational and civic engagement programming that focuses on a variety of topics including government, service learning, citizenship, and global perspectives to 4-H members throughout the state of West Virginia. The West Virginia 4-H Civic Engagement Forum was developed to be held in conjunction with WVU and WVU Extension Service Day at the Legislature. Programming was designed to impart youths with the life skills and experience needed to serve as effective and politicallyengaged leaders in their communities. At the forum, youth participants were given opportunities for hands-on educational and civic engagement activities that focused on a variety of topics including government and citizenship and to participate in special activities at the WVU Extension Service Day at the Legislature. 101 Seminar Session #6 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 – October 30, 2014 Poster Sessions – Exhibit Hall 1st Floor National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 102 Poster Sessions Cooking with Limited Resources Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 1-A Volunteerism Poster Session Intermediate Dani Annala Oregon State University 2990 Experiment Station Drive Hood River, AL 97031 [email protected] A growing body of research is supporting the relationship between food preparation and cooking skills and food choices of children and adolescents. Our cooking after school program runs from October through May with classes held every other week. It is designed to utilize limited resources while providing youth with the experience necessary to feel confident in the kitchen and enhance their nutritional knowledge. We have learned how to change any room into a modified kitchen and create tasty nutritious meals that student love to prepare and enjoy. Over the course of two years we have identified positive behavioral changes of youth participants. ShoWorks, There's An App For That! Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: 1-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Jamie Davis Oregon State 103 South Lakeview, OR 97630 [email protected] Laurie Rice, OSU Extension - Lake County The county fair is a large part of the traditional 4-H program. The ShoWorks 2012 update includes an app for iPads that allows staff to use volunteers in new ways, recruit new volunteers, and significantly reduces post-show data entry time. Using technology greatly increases staff efficiency and organizational ability, a requirement during the packed schedule and quick turn-around times of county fair. Breaking TRADITION & TRANSFORMING Volunteer Roles Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 2-A Organizational Systems Poster Session Intermediate Tracy J Behnken UNL Extension in Dodge County 1206 W 23rd Street Fremont, NE 68025 [email protected] 103 Poster Sessions TRADITIONALLY the local county fair 4-H/FFA animal shows were either managed by volunteers who served as superintendents for an overextended amount of years or simply lacked the necessary volunteers. Therefore, the county 4-H Council and Extension staff decided to take a chance in TRANSFORMING the superintendent roles by developing a rotational system for assigning animal department superintendents. Managed by the local Extension staff, assignments for superintendents, assistant superintendents and associate superintendents are made annually for each animal department. The assignments are based on past 4-H club and FFA chapter participation within each animal department. In addition, the county fair board members serve as representatives within each animal department. Superintendents and fair board members are assigned specific duties which allows for clear communications among the animal departments. By implementing this system, more 4-H/FFA leaders/advisors, parents, members and volunteers have the opportunity to take leadership in the project areas that they are involved. Session participants will have the opportunity for dialogue with the Extension 4-H professional who assisted in breaking TRADITION and established the county fair animal superintendent rotational system. They will also receive a link to all the resources (templates) needed in order to TRANSFORM their local program. Outdoor Adventure Day Camp Program Development Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 2-B Youth Development Poster Session Introductory Cora Gnegy Virginia Tech 507 Wenonah Avenue Pearisburg, VA 24134 [email protected] Day camp programming is a delivery option to introduce youth to general or specific topic areas without the overnight commitment. Benefits for the participants include less anxiety towards length of program, opportunity for immediate sharing with parents and guardians, and flexibility with camp commitment. The positives for program developers include those same items, as well as the opportunity to involve different volunteers, incorporate short-term projects or activities into a day of camp, and risk management or logistical opportunities. This presentation shows an example of a 4-H Day Camp developed around outdoor adventure opportunities in Giles County, Virginia. With restricted numbers of participants and specific programming around local outdoor adventure attractions, this successful week-long day camp proved beneficial to those who completed the camp. Camp participants were involved with GPS/GIS activities, kayaking, fishing, hiking, track identification, environmental stewardship, and other activities that fostered an appreciation for the outdoors, such as photography, community service, and art projects. Activity development, marketing, funding, volunteer development, and youth life-skill development are covered through this presentation on Outdoor Adventure 4-H Day Camp Program Development. 104 Poster Sessions Educating Youth about Agriculture's TRADITION & TRANSFORMATION Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 3-A Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Tracy J Behnken UNL Extension in Dodge County 1206 W 23rd Street Fremont, NE 68025 [email protected] JoAnn Jensen, UNL Extension in Washington County; Steve Landon, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension in Washington County Today's U.S. population includes less than two percent who live on farms and less than five percent living on farms in Nebraska. With the average person three generations removed from farming and one of four jobs in Nebraska focusing on agriculture, it’s extremely important to educate youth about the various aspects of agriculture so they understand how it affects their daily lives as well as the global world. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension professionals understand the importance of educating youth about agriculture. Therefore, they developed poster boards to tell the story of Ag Technology during their annual Ag Literacy Festivals. The highly visual and interactive series of poster boards focuses on agriculture in increments of 40 years starting with 1850 through current time. The various poster boards include; How Big is An Acre?, Bushels of Corn per acre and the history of ag technology affecting production amounts; Equipment Costs used for planting and harvesting corn and soybeans; Feeding the World of U.S. population, farmers in the U.S. and percentage population of farmers; Hours of Work to produce one acre of corn. Session participants will have the opportunity for dialogue with the Extension professionals who developed and implemented the poster series. Winter Adventures: A 4-H Middle School Leadership Capacity Builder Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 3-B Volunteerism Poster Session Introductory Jason Hausler UW-Extension 800 Wilson Ave Menomonie, WI 54751 [email protected] Sara Donnerbauer, UW-Extension; Jackie Johnson, UW-Extension Three agents from a tri-county area utilized information from their local need assessments, which indicated a leadership development limitation among middle school-aged youth, ranging from grades 6-8. Middle School youth were invited to participate in a two day, one night winter camp experience to increase their leadership capacity. Agents involved High School youth through an application, interview and camp planning process. Counselors actively implemented and evaluated their camp program. Evaluation integrated a multi-level approach that included: pre-post counselor training day evaluations, along with camper and counselor evaluations following camp. Results revealed an increase in teamwork, leadership, belonging, communication, understanding others and problem solving. 105 Poster Sessions 4-H5K: A Fast Approach to Fundraising Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 4-A Youth Program Development Poster Session Intermediate Matthew Benge Univesity of Florida/IFAS 2800 NE 39 Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609 [email protected] Sustainability is part survival and part success, and nonprofit organizations need ongoing bases of financial support to continue its mission. In response to this call for action the Alachua County 4-H Association developed a fundraising plan to empower volunteers and expand the 4-H program in Alachua County. The 1st Annual 4-H5K is one piece of the plan, where funds raised would support 4-H camping scholarships. The event exceeded its goal, raising over $1,200 in its first year. The race had 69 participants, of which 80% were not connected to the 4-H program, 43% reported that they were not familiar with 4-H, 70% reported they would participate in the 4-H5K next year. The 2nd Annual 4-H5K is currently scheduled for 2014, and additional sponsors have already been attained to increase the profit margin of the event. Advancing 4-H Youth Entrepreneurship with Fair Booths and Salesmanship Contests Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 4-B Youth Development Poster Session Introductory Steve Henness University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center 1110 S College Ave Rm 142 Columbia, MO 65211 [email protected] 4-H fair booths and salesmanship contests are two programmatic tools staff can use to assist youth ages 11-18 in setting and achieving goals as young entrepreneurs. This poster highlights the Show Me 4-H Wares at the Missouri State Fair and the Missouri 4-H Salesmanship Contest as two programs in which youth are gaining real-world business experience, life skills, and workforce readiness. Participants will gain access to materials to organize youth entrepreneurship programs in their areas. 106 Poster Sessions Pizza Farm: Connecting Urban Youth with Georgia's Agriculture and Good Nutrition Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 5-A Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Pamela Bloch University of Georgia Extension 750 S. Perry St. Suite 400 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 [email protected] What's a pizza farm? Nearly 625 students from Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb and Clayton counties found out when they attended a Pizza Farm event presented by UGA Cooperative Extension agents and the Georgia Department of Agriculture at the Georgia State Farmers Market in Atlanta. This event gave urban youth an opportunity to learn about good health, nutrition and Georgia's agricultural commodities that go into a widely popular meal. By using the theme of a pizza, the Pizza Farm objectives were to expose urban youth to Georgia's agriculture commodities and show how physical activity and a healthy diet play a role in a healthy lifestyle. In addition to being a fun and educational event, participants received a healthy pizza recipe they could share with family and friends. Teachers called it a great adventure, fun, exciting and educational. ''I loved the concept. The speakers were energetic and knowledgeable,'' said one teacher. A survey following the event showed the students increased their knowledge about daily physical activity, a healthy diet and Georgia agriculture. ATV Safety in the Classroom Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 5-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Amanda Johnson West Virginia University 32 Randolph Ave, Suite 102 Elkins, WV 26241 [email protected] ATV Safety Program was an excellent way to incorporate service, research, and teaching all in one outstanding program. I provided four sessions from the 4-H ATV Safety program in eight schools, with 392 students ranging from fifth to seventh grade receiving a DMV Certification decal. The session focused on proper protective equipment, danger of riding double, speed and control, and general safety procedures. 107 Poster Sessions Tech Wizards Mentor Up Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: 6-A Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Pamela Bloch University of Georgia Extension 750 S. Perry St. Suite 400 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 [email protected] Jeremy Cheney, University of Georgia Extension Mentor Up is a new way to make a difference from AARP Foundation that brings together the younger generation's energy and talents to pursue reverse mentoring and community service opportunities that help people 50 and older. In addition, Mentor Up is also working with organizations rooted in service and driven by social missions. National 4-H expanded its Tech Wizards Program to partner with the AARP Mentor Up program. Tech Wizards is all about students designing and running courses to help people 50 and older better understand today’s technology and how to use it to connect with loved ones and job opportunities. 4-H Youth Leading Community Change Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: 6-B Volunteerism Poster Session Introductory JoAnne Leatherman National 4-H Council 7100 Connecticut Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 20815 [email protected] Dale Larson, Washington State University Adults often overlook the energy, enthusiasm and new perspectives youth bring to solving community problems. Engaging Youth, Serving Community (EYSC) is a proven youth civic engagement model focused on using community-based discussions to identify critical issues and carry out action plans leading to positive community impacts. The model has been evaluated for the development of leadership skills in youth and adults, community responsiveness to youth taking on leadership positions, and ultimately positive impacts on community residents and economies. EYSC focuses on youth-adult partnerships where teams of trained youth and adults convene community-wide meetings to discover and discuss needs and then engage community residents in development and implementation of action plans to address those needs. A key element is using a service-learning model for action projects. Issues addressed are broad, long-term and of significance to the communities such as obesity, water quality, violence, land use, workforce development, etc. Participating communities are underserved and include tribal reservations and other rural disadvantaged, sometimes ethnic, populations. This poster session will focus on how this model can be used in a variety of settings and without grant funding. The Youth Participatory Evaluation Toolkit will also be highlighted. 108 Poster Sessions How Does Your Garden Grow? Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 7-A Youth Development Poster Session Intermediate Josi Brodt Ohio State University Extension Scioto County 602 Seventh Street Courthouse Room 7 Portsmouth, OH 45662 [email protected] The community garden was a collaborative effort amongst all program areas of the Scioto County Ohio State University Extension office and the local Soil & Water conservation district. Parties included youth in the 14th Street Center Summer Outreach program and a nearby Senior/Disability Public Housing complex. The underserved youth learned about community service, gardening and nutrition in this intergenerational program. A Portsmouth inner-city summer recreation program reached out to OSU Extension in need of a 10-week program. In the past both Extension and the Scioto County Soil & Water Conservation District did programs. For the Community Garden, the two groups decided to collaborate. Professionals met with children at the garden three times a week for 10 consecutive weeks. They planted, weeded, watered, raked, and tended to needs of the garden. Every Monday was Measuring Monday so each child had their own plant that was tracked on a weekly basis by recording the number of leaves, blooms, fruit and height. Discover 4-H Clubs: The Easy Button of Success for Volunteer Leaders Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 7-B Youth Development Poster Session Introductory Stacey MacArthur Utah State University 4900 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322 [email protected] Cindy Nelson, Utah State University; GaeLynn Peterson, Utah State University The Discover 4-H Clubs series is the easy button to recruiting new volunteer leaders and getting them started in the 4-H program. The series gives new leaders six club meetings with project activities outlined in experiential form, 4-H essential elements tips, and 4-H teaching methods. In addition, each guide walks new volunteer leaders through the process of recruiting club members, enrolling with the county Extension Office, electing club officers, and holding effective club meetings. Aside from new volunteers, this curriculum can be used to introduce established clubs to new project areas, expanding the learning of club members. Lastly, this curriculum can be used with afterschool groups, and OMK clubs. This curriculum can be downloaded free at the Utah 4-H website. 109 Poster Sessions Teen Trends and Leadership - Engaging & Growing Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 8-A Youth Development Poster Session Introductory Stephanie Conner Clay County 4-H 2463 SR 16 W., P.O. Box 278 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 [email protected] Clay County Teen Leadership Council was created as a trendy vehicle to afford youth an opportunity to gain life skills while learning about themselves and their community as well as the trends and pressures youth face today and how they can make a difference. This council is youth ran with the agent serving as the mentor. Youth also participate in public speaking, prepare for college, and plan and carry out fundraising and community service projects. Offering Opportunities for Youth to Gain Workforce Development Skills Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: 8-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Shane Michael University of Florida 250 W County Home Road Sanford, FL 32773 [email protected] Bridgete McKenna Many young adults entering into the workforce in today's climate are faced with ever increasing challenges in exceeding the competition for limited positions. 4-H Youth Development Programming provides a unique advantage to young adults seeking to gain an upper hand on the competition. Seminole County 4-H provides a multi-county, hands-on approach to preparing for entering into the workforce. Youth 14-18 have the opportunity to participate in a mock online job application process where they are also required to submit a cover letter, resume and professional dress photo all tailored to the specific position they are applying for online. Additionally, youth are given interview times to attend an in-person mock interview with adult 4-H volunteers who serve as the employer. Youth report that consecutive participation in these workforce development events have improved their public speaking, resume, cover letter and interpersonal relationship skills. 110 Poster Sessions EOLR-Youth Council Training Program Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 9-A Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Janice Cowan Oregon State University 2600 East Street Baker City, OR 97814 [email protected] Empowerment is the buzzword in youth development today. As youth development professionals are we truly allowing our youth to be an equal partner? The Eastern Oregon Youth Council Training was the first of its kind in Oregon and has been successfully modeling a true youth-adult partnership for 30 years. A CD with the training notebook and resources for agents will be available for conference participants. 4-H Feeding and Growing Our Communities Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 9-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Intermediate Bill Million University of Illinois State 4-H Office 801 N. Country Fair Dr., Suite E Champaign, IL 61821 [email protected] Erica Austin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Diane Baker, University of Illinois; Melissa Bramlet-Wilson, University of Illinoiis Extension; Alvarez Dixon, University of Illinois Extension It is no secret that Illinois is a leader in agriculture, ranking 6th in the nation. Illinois is also home to 950 food manufacturing companies equipped to turn that production into food. With this production and processing capabilities it is hard to believe nearly 685,000 Illinois children face hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis. To respond to this reality Illinois 4-H accepted the challenge to fight hunger in Illinois through the 4-H and Invest An Acre program. Feeding and Growing Our Communities is Illinois' response to informing and engaging 4-H members, volunteers and citizens in activities to address hunger and food security issues. Through community partnerships, 4-H/Metro Youth Development, Nutrition & Wellness (SNAP Ed), Horticulture (Master Gardeners) and Community Economic Development educators and volunteers provided multiple opportunities to engage over 1,100 youth, 380 adult volunteers in providing over 12,000 hours of service addressing the issue. 111 Poster Sessions Field To Fork: An Agricultural Field Day Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 10-A Partnerships Poster Session Intermediate Janice Cowan Oregon State University 2600 East Street Baker City, OR 97814 [email protected] This program is a one day event. It teaches youth where their food comes from. Six classes: Soils, Germinating Seeds, Harvest, Commodities, Water Cycle, and Living without Agriculture teach the different areas of agriculture production and natural resources. This program transforms what they assume to be true and what actually is true with growing food. Multi-state Livestock Judges Training Arms Judges with Youth Development Skills Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: 10-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Scott Nash University of Idaho 583 W.Sexton Blackfoot, ID 83202 [email protected] Dawn Sanchez, Uinta County 4-H The judging of youth-owned market animals at a fair is the project highlight, demonstrating the work and efforts of the youth. Livestock judges are hired to evaluate youth projects at fairs. These judges are critical ''point people'' for agriculture and influence countless leaders and youth. Judges must be knowledgeable about current animal evaluation methods that support the mission of youth development. The circle of knowledgeable individuals qualified to evaluate animal projects in this manner is often limited, making it difficult to find skilled judges. This often necessitates the hiring of unqualified or untrained judges, greatly limiting the educational experiences for youth. Extension personnel in the Intermountain west were experiencing the challenges of a small pool of qualified judges, limited budgets to hire judges, and in some cases hiring unqualified judges. Educators from 5 western states teamed together to develop the Intermountain Livestock Judges Training to train and retool more youth livestock judges in the west. Nine trainings have been held since 2004 reaching over 500 participants. 112 Poster Sessions Wisconsin's Meat Animal Quality Assurance (MAQA) Program Evaluation Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 11-A Youth Development Poster Session Introductory Bernadette O'Rourke University of Wisconsin Extension Service 1675 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706 [email protected] Alissa Grenawalt, UW-Extension Green County; Pam Hobson; Debra Ivey, UW-Extension Iowa County The MAQA program has been conducted in Wisconsin counties since 2003 with youth enrolled in the beef, sheep and swine projects and other projects in some counties. MAQA focuses on good animal management and good production practices in these three areas: Care and Management, Animal Health Products, and Animal Handling. Deb Ivey, Iowa County 4-H Agent, Bernie O’Rourke, Youth Livestock Specialist, Alissa Grenawalt, Green County 4-H Agent, and Pam Hobson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist worked with Matt Calvert, 4-H Youth Development Specialist and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Research Center to develop, conduct and analyze a Statewide MAQA Evaluation in 2013. The retrospective survey was given to roughly 2500 youth in 6th grade and above who had attended at least 3 MAQA programs. The survey used a four-point scale measuring youth perception of the extent to which their MAQA education experience contributed to growth in their knowledge, skills and practices in the areas of Care and Management, Health Products and Handling. Analyzed results show that the means increased for all 29 pairs of questions. In addition, all were statistically significant at the .000 level. This poster will highlight the results of the survey and the curriculum used to teach MAQA. 4-H Animal Science Discovery Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 11-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Jessica Street University of Arkanas 1204 SW 14th, Suite 2 Bentonville, AR 72712 [email protected] Jesse Bocksnick, University of Arkansas; Johnny Gunsaulis, University of Arkansas; Nickie Harding, Crawford County Extension The 4-H Animal Science Discovery Trip is a 3 day trip where youth who have been participating in activities such as Livestock Judging, Beef Quiz Bowl, Dairy Quiz Bowl, Livestock Skills and more to see what they have learned put to use in careers in the animal science industry. 113 Poster Sessions Vibrancy of Wyoming 4-H Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 12-A Volunteerism Poster Session Introductory Dawn Sanchez Uinta County 4-H 228 9th St. Evanston, WY 82930 [email protected] Warren Crawford, University of Wyoming; Johnathan Despain, University of Wyoming; Alex Malcolm, University of Wyoming; Kim Reamans, University of Wyoming; Robin Schamber, Sublette County Extension; Rachel Vardiman, Johnson County Extension Wyoming 4-H has implemented a statewide plan to collect data from individual county 4-H programs utilizing the National Institute of Out-of-School Times Assessment tool adapted for 4-H. The project will develop, create and implement a three phase project encompassing both an evaluation piece and a research component. Phase 1 - A statewide needs assessment that takes a snapshot of the entire Wyoming 4-H program from stakeholders perspectives. Phase 2 - Gather research on the vibrancy of Wyoming 4-H Clubs in relationship to the 8essential elements of youth development and gather data on youth skills in relationship to the 8-essential elements utilizing APAS tool. Baseline data will be utilized to create targeted resources for areas of improvement identified by APAS tool. Phase 3 - Utilize the individual positive youth outcomes tool with youth age 12+ in the clubs observed with APAS tool. Individual youth outcome data will be analyzed with APAS data to determine if a positive relationship exists amongst clubs found to provide an environment favoring eight essential elements and youth exhibiting positive youth outcomes. A Super 4-H Saturday Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenter: 12-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Intermediate Jessica Street University of Arkansas 1204 SW 14th, Suite 2 Bentonville, AR 72712 [email protected] Janice Shofner, University of Arkansas Super Saturday Workshops is a day where our teen leaders and other 4-H members gather for a morning of educational experiences in a wide variety of project areas. Benton County 4H Teen Leaders gain leadership experience learning to plan and lead a short 15-minute workshop for junior 4-Hers. 4-Hers can choose to present a workshop alone or team up with another 4-Her to present together. 114 Poster Sessions The format of the program is to divide the presenters into two rounds. Each round the 4-Her will present his/her 12-minute workshop four times. The 4-Hers attending Super Saturday are given a list of workshop titles and can choose 8 workshops to attend. After the first round we take a break and let the second round presenters get set up and repeat. To evaluate the program we have used member feedback and participation data. Over 20 workshops are offered and over 80 4-H members attend. To replicate this program you need teen 4-Hers to teach workshops and junior 4-Hers to attend. Penn State Extension 4-H Volunteer Impact Summary Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 13-A Partnerships Poster Session Introductory Carol Schurman Indiana County Cooperative Extension 827 Water St. Indiana, PA 15701 [email protected] Martha Gregory, Penn State Extension; Mary Jo Kraft, Penn State Extension; Paula Lucas, Penn State Extension The Pennsylvania 4-H Volunteer Management and Development Team developed and coordinated a survey of all state 4-H volunteers during 2013. A total of 486 volunteers responded, 6% of the state volunteers. Survey questions dealt with hours served, leader trainings attended, changes due to leader trainings, things learned as a volunteer, importance of volunteer work, volunteering areas, and training needs and methods. Results show that the respondents donated 46,719 hours to the program at a value of $1,032,957. The majority of the volunteers participated in training: 65% of the leaders shared ideas from these trainings with other leaders; 47% improved efficiency of meetings; 38% implemented a new project skill; 89% felt that their volunteer work was very or extremely meaningful; and 88% would continue to volunteer for 4-H. Results of this survey will be shared with the Positive Youth Development and Science Teams in the state. A fact sheet with the results has been developed to share with stakeholders, county government, and other staff. Ohio Youth Capitol Challenge - Making Youth Voices Heard in Government Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 13-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Intermediate Cassie Turner Ohio State University Extension 7868 CR 140 Ste B Findlay, OH 45840 [email protected] Tom Archer, Ohio State University Extension - 4-H Youth Development; Paul Kuber, The Ohio State University 115 Poster Sessions Ohio Youth Capitol Challenge is designed to engage young people in finding their voice in government. Through a partnership with Ohio 4-H, FFA and Farm Bureau 37 youth from across the state were selected to participate in the first Capitol Challenge. These youth learned about how government and policy making worked. The youth worked in geographically located teams developing a policy proposal to take on an issue in their community. The final project of the program was a presentation competition at the Ohio State Fair. The teams presented their proposals to a panel of state leaders. Participants in the program increased knowledge in understanding government and in problem identification/solution development. 4-H Health Wizards - Changing the Future for our Youth One Clover at a Time Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 14-A Youth Development Poster Session Introductory Carole Smith Oregon State University Extension Service 10507 N. McAlister Rd. La Grande, OR 97850 [email protected] Barbara Bromley-Brody, Oregon State University; Janice Cowan, Oregon State University; Shana Withee, Oregon State University Extension Childhood obesity has increased dramatically in recent decades, making this one of our nations most serious public health threats (IOM, 2005). This problem is especially severe in rural parts of the country, where rates of obesity and overweight children and adolescents are 25% higher than urban rates (Lutfiyya et al., 2007). 4-H Health Wizards addresses this serious issue by providing vital health education for youth while bridging 4-H/FCH programming. Health Wizards was developed to begin changing the unhealthy food choices of young children. By understanding how their bodies work and the importance of good nutrition on body function, children will make healthier food choices. Using a field trip format eighty-four 4th & 5th graders and fourteen adults from a rural eastern Oregon school traveled to the local fairgrounds to visit the "Health Wizards" (4-H/FCH faculty) for a day. The four H's of the 4-H clover (Head, Heart, Hands & Health) were used as station topics and a model for designing each lesson. As students rotated through stations they learned about body systems, nutritious foods, and exercise to keep their bodies strong and healthy. A curriculum packet is available. 116 Poster Sessions North Dakota 4-H Camp Healthy Challenge Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 14-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Introductory Katie Tyler North Dakota State University 5400 Hwy 83 S. Minot, ND 58701 [email protected] Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University; Callie Johnson, North Daktoa State University While some healthy living habits of young people start within their families and communities, there is a need to equip youth with healthy living knowledge and skills that will prepare them to gain healthy living skills for life. Healthy Camp Challenge was developed as an educational program for youth participating at North Dakota 4-H Camp. The challenge focused on daily healthy eating habits, healthy hygiene and personal choices, and physical activity. The program focused on teaching about individual healthy choices and community development. Disguised as a competition, youth participating learned about healthier choices and learned habits to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Investigating Lesson Study as a Professional Development Model for 4-H Volunteers Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 15-A Youth Development Poster Session Intermediate Martin Smith UC Davis One Shields Ave Davis, CA 95616 [email protected] Nonformal education programs like 4-H can help improve youth scientific literacy. However, effective science programs require effective teaching, and there is a need to address the design of professional development opportunities for adult volunteers who serve as 4-H educators. Lesson study, a constructivist-based professional development model, has the potential to help meet this need. Lesson study engages through active reflection, is situated in authentic contexts, and occurs incrementally over time. Prior literature does not describe the use of lesson study in nonformal settings. A sequential explanatory mixed methods design was used to investigate the influence of lesson study on 4-H volunteers from three county programs in California. The investigation focused on changes in volunteers' understanding and use of inquiry methods and science content knowledge. Survey results showed a significant effect of time with respect to both constructs. Focus group interview data were collected to expand upon quantitative outcomes. Focus group outcomes elaborated on participant's understanding and use of inquiry processes, including questioning strategies, learner-centered explorations, and knowledge application. Results 117 Poster Sessions could benefit 4-H volunteers, other nonformal educators, and researchers. However, the size and scope of this investigation were limited. Thus, research outcomes were not generalized beyond this study. Investigating Conservation and Science at Camp - CSI: Shawnee Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 15-B Organizational Systems Poster Session Introductory Jo Williams Ohio State University Extension 602 Seventh St. Portsmouth, OH 45662 [email protected] CSI: Shawnee was a three-day conservation and natural science camp conducted as a partnership amongst Ohio State University Extension, Scioto County, 4-H; Scioto, Adams and Brown counties' Soil and Water Conservation districts; Shawnee State Park and Boy Scout Camp Oyo. Professionals from all four organizations worked together to secure grant funding for the project, plan the camp program, create promotional and registration materials, teach sessions and evaluate the program. Trained 4-H camp counselors served in leadership positions, as cabin counselors and teaching assistants for the camp. Participants rotated through four sessions over two days taught by professionals who work in the field. The sessions were designed to help showcase how science and conservation are related to real-life careers, as well as spark the interest of youth in how nature and science are related. This poster will share descriptions of the program, audience, outcomes and evaluation results, as well as any future changes based on the follow-up assessment from the event. What Do YOUth Have to Say – A Journey of Community and Civic Engagement Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: 16-A Youth Development Poster Session Intermediate Robin Stone Ohio State University Extension 5320 Stanard Ave. Cleveland, OH 44103 [email protected] Education, teen dating violence, bullying, and the environment are among a number of issues that youth across the country are concerned with. It is important to realize that whatever the issue is, YOUth as young adults, can effectively advocate for that cause. Youth voice recognizes that young people have meaningful thoughts and experiences to contribute that add value to discussions on an array of topics. Youth voice is also the belief that young people can take on a number of roles with the necessary training and support alongside adults to initiate well rounded conversations. Explore one group’s journey to develop their own voice 118 Poster Sessions through advocacy and learn what strategies and techniques they used. This project was about YOUth choice and YOUth voice making an impact. YOUth can make it happen! 4-H Science Program Planning Guided by Anchor Points for Youth Scientific Literacy Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 16-B Youth Program Development Poster Session Intermediate Steven Worker University of California, Davis 2801 Second Street Davis, CA 95617 [email protected] Andrea Ambrose, California 4-H Foundation; Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty, University of California; Martin Smith, UC Davis Effective program planning requires defined outcomes. In 4-H Science, a common intended outcome is improved youth scientific literacy. The most common definitions use a canonical approach that focuses on learning key science concepts considered important by scientists, but generally disregarding the contextualized nature of learning science and how science is connected to lived experiences. Recognizing that National 4-H includes, by its nature, 50 context-specific state programs, each addressing particular needs relative to the youth populations they serve, and that guiding frameworks are critical to achieving targeted outcomes, the authors offer four anchor points for defining youth scientific literacy: 1) science content; 2) scientific reasoning skills; 3) interest and attitudes; and 4) contribution through applied participation. This approach allows the component parts of scientific literacy to be defined broadly to address diverse LGU priorities, yet also provide opportunities to develop 4H science programming that is community specific and culturally relevant. This poster session will provide a theoretical background for the anchor points and discuss how they may guide program planning, curriculum development/adaptation, professional development, evaluation, fund and partnership development. Youth in Governance Bridge to Best Practices Showcase Poster: Category: Type: Difficulty: Presenter: Co-presenters: 17-A Organizational Systems Poster Session Intermediate Greg Yost The Ohio State University Youth Outdoors, 4524 E. 49th St Cuyahoga Hts, OH 44125 [email protected] Kelly Dziak, Rutgers Cooperative Extension; Steve Henness, University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center; Dale Larson, Washington State University; Brian Luckey, University of Idaho Extension Celebrate the 2014 national and regional winners of the NAE4-HA Power of Youth and Beyond Youth Leadership Awards! These programs put into action the concept of Youth in Governance--the authentic and meaningful engagement of young people in programs, 119 Poster Sessions organizations, and communities, where they have or share voice, influence, and decisionmaking authority. Best practice resources are provided to assist program development and future award submissions. 120 Poster Sessions NAE4-HA Partner Members National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 121 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents – Partner Members Thank You to Our Generous Partner Members for Their Support of the 2014 NAE4-HA Conference PLATINUM Minnesota Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals Minnesota 4-H Foundation University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development GOLD CHS, Inc. PALLADIUM A&T Industries 122 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents – Partner Members American Income Life Farm Credit Services Ideas that Kick SILVER Above-the-Line Entertainment, Inc. Rixstine Recognition BRONZE American Dairy Queen Corporation Anoka County Friends of 4-H Clay County 4-H Federation Cool Jewels Country Meats Dale Wright Darin and Nancy Hegland Dick and Juanita Reed-Boniface Esri Farm Credit Leasing/Cobank Fair Entry (4-H Online) Fair Publishing Haan Crafts Hodges Badge Company, Inc. Jackson County 4-H Federation Key Log Rolling 123 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents – Partner Members Learning ZoneXpress LEGO Education Little Caesars Pizza Kits Move Creative Nature-Watch New England Camp Discounter Ohio State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Rice County 4-H Federation States' 4-H International Exchange Programs COPPER Benton County 4-H Leader’s Council Dorothy McCargo Freeman Minnesota Corn Growers Association Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association Minntex Citrus, Inc. Old Dutch Foods, Inc. Rebecca Harrington Rock County 4-H Federation Sibley County 4-H Federation Steele County 4-H Club Council TCF Bank 124 Poster Sessions Community Service Opportunity National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 125 Community Service Opportunity With over 1,300,000 members of the United States military currently on active duty, the work of Operation: Military Kids plays a vital role in ensuring military families have the support they need while their Service Member is deployed. At the 2014 NAE4-HA Conference we would like to support the great work being done nationwide by Operation: Military Kids through a gift card drive. Please consider supporting this worthy cause by bringing a gift card from a national retailer (like Target or Wal-Mart) of any denomination. There will be a collection station for the gift cards at the conference. Gift cards will be distributed evenly to Operation: Military Kids programs across the nation. 126
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