Adam Joseph Kantrovich

Courses Taught, Programs and Responsibilities

Morehead State University

Duties include advising undergraduate and graduate students; instructing courses; developing program and course curriculum; active role in department, college, and university committees; field visits to student teachers, play an active role in continuing teacher education and state & regional fair contests.

Andean Culture

The course is both an on-campus and two-week travel abroad course involving a trip to Ecuador with mandatory pre-and post class meetings regarding the course subjects.� An attempt is made to integrate cultural, social, economic and political issues as a comparative study of food production issues in the United States.� Various marketing and production sites will be visited.� Students will visit officials of the US government, producers, and leaders in Ecuadorian agriculture.� Businesses and farms in and around Ambato will be featured.

Conservation Workshop

Development of the conservation movement with broad treatment of the basic natural resources, including land, water, air, minerals, forests, and wildlife.

Curriculum Development and Content Selections (Graduate Course)

Each student prepares the content for a four-year program in vocational agricultural education.

Curriculum Development in Family and Consumer Science (Graduate Course)

Development of secondary and Post-secondary home economics programs; review of home economics curriculum for gainful programs; critical survey of resources; development of competency-based curriculum in all areas of home economics.

Directed Research (Graduate Course)

Prerequisite: One baric Course or equivalent in research methodology. The student must submit a proposal a plan describing the nature of the undertaking for approval in advance of starting the work and submit a final report. A copy of the final was will be kept on file in the department. A self-directed independent study on a special problem.

Directed Study (Graduate Course)

Prerequisite: degree in Agriculture. The student must submit a proposal or plan describing the nature of the undertaking for approval in advance of starting the work and submit a final report. A copy of the final work will be kept on file in the department.

Evaluation Techniques (Graduate Course)

The use and development of a framework of measurement and evaluation in CTE. Includes validity and reliability of measuring instruments, objectives, and programs, interpretation of material, statistical analysis, and research.

Farm Management

Farming organization, fitting livestock and cropping programs into a functioning unit, profit maximization and least cost combination of resources for a specified level of production

Farm Power and Machinery Management

Selection, operation, maintenance, and servicing of agriculture power and machinery units. This course will utilize Blackboard and email. It is up to the student to check the Blackboard course website and their email on a daily basis for announcements, updates, and assignments. Due to facilities & equipment, much of the course will be theory and identification based; hands-on activities in the lab will be utilized given appropriate equipment and facilities.

Foundations of Career and Technical Education (Multi-site through Distance Learning)

Orientation for students enrolled in career and technical teaching program in agricultural education, industrial education, and family and consumer science education. Course will provide a historical overview of career and technical education.

Information Acquisition and Analysis

The study of the processes used in collecting, organizing, evaluating, and presenting data and information through the use of computerized data collection and analysis systems. Application software commonly used in the various disciplines of Agricultural Sciences

Introductions to Agricultural Mechanics

Farm shop organization; shop safety; selection, use, and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment for construction and maintenance in agriculture. Practical exercises and projects are used to develop essential skills.

Issues in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and the Environment

Students will collect, discuss, interpret, and defend current local, national, and global agricultural, environmental, technological, and natural resources issues that are affected by economics, and cultural, political, and social conditions. This course requires intensive use of oral and written communication.

Marketing of Farm Products

Development of geographical specializations, demand and supply schedules of agricultural products, price equilibrium, long and short run cyclical price movements, hedging in futures, demand expansion, increasing operational and pricing efficiency, specific commodity marketing.

Methods of Curriculum Development

A comprehensive study of current curriculum content in Career and Technical Education. Emphasis on modifying and developing new curricula.

Methods of Instruction

The principles of instructional methods which apply to the teaching of agricultural subject matter which is included under the major program components of secondary vocational agriculture programs. Developing instructional plans, delivering and evaluating instruction, and evaluating learner performance for agricultural and extension education.

Methods in Teaching Vocational Agriculture (Graduate Course)

The principles of methods applied to teaching vocational agriculture to high school students. Course organization, farming programs, SAE�s, Future Farmers of America, and 4-H activities. This course will also cover the principles of developing instructional plans, delivering and evaluating instruction, and evaluating learner performance for agricultural and extension education.

Principles and Philosophies of Career and Technical Education (Graduate Course) (Distance Education Multi-Site)

Background, development, objectives, principles, philosophy, status, and trends of career & technical education; organization and administration of career & technical education at all levels including the impact of new policies, legislation, and program.

Seminar in International Studies

Analysis and discussion of problems and issues in international studies. With guidance of international studies faculty, students will prepare and resent a major research project that applies an international context to their major disciplines/areas of study.

Student Teaching Practicum

Each student is assigned to an approved student teaching center offering comprehensive teaching experience in Agricultural Education, and a minimum of 3 field visits will take place. Students are evaluated and are required to complete an extensive portfolio.

Special Problems

Permits a student to do advanced work as a continuation of an earlier experience or to work in an area of special interest. The topic of investigation varies from student to student and is decided between the student and advisor/faculty member.

World Food

Analysis of contemporary problems and issues of public concern relating to food, agriculture, and rural areas using the tools of fundamental economic concepts.� Farm income, food prices, world food problems, natural resources, environment, and rural development issues will be studied.

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Western Iowa Tech Community College

Duties include advising college students, instructing course which include high school and college students, developing program and course curriculum, chair program advisory group, manage and administer the day to day activity of the Agricultural-Systems Technology program.

Agricultural Finance

Financial Record Keeping and Basic Agricultural Economics.

Agricultural Livestock Marketing and Evaluation

Marketing and evaluation of livestock, proper traits to look for in a "perfect" animal to meet the need of a livestock operation(s).

Agri-Science Mechanics

Basics of carpentry, electricity, and small engines

Animal Health

A science based course about the proper care and treatment, and productivity of livestock and companion animals

Animal Nutrition and Feeding

A science based course over proper animal nutrition.

Animal Science Biology Technology

Science based course that dives into Animal biology and basic biotechnology.

Futures and Hedging

The fundamentals of marketing agricultural products using futures contracts, forward contracting, and business plans.

Introduction to Crop Production

A basic agronomy course of the major U.S. crops.

Issues in Agriculture

A communications course that uses present political, governmental laws, policies, technology, and social issues that affect agriculture to build communication and leadership skills.

Survey of the Animal Industry

An introduction to the world of livestock and small animal production.

Occupational Experience

Supervise students completing an internship. Each student is required to complete a portfolio, and a daily work journal upon completion of their internship. Each student and their immediate supervisor is required to complete two evaluation forms, a midterm and a final that evaluates the students job performance, employment situation, and knowledge/skills learned

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University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension

Responsibilities include but are not limited to; office management and administration, management of the county extension budget of over $40,000. Organization and implementation of committees; recruit, oversee, and lead volunteers associated with cooperative extension and 4-H programs. Create, coordinate, and teach programs and workshops for adults and children.

4-H, Programs & workshops related to 4-H activities.

Aqua-Fest, A half-day program for 5^th graders in Northeast Nebraska related to water quality, natural resources, and conservation.

Comprehensive Nutrient Management Program Training, Work with producers and project leaders on creating a livestock waste management plan to meet the Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency's regulations

Community Development, worked with the Santee Indian Tribe as one of two extension educators on a board created by the Tribal Council to assist with Community and Youth Development

Consulting, One-on-one or small group consulting to local agricultural producers and industry members on various topics including but not limited to; business practices and marketing, finances, soil, agronomy, conservation, insects & pests, leadership, range management, comprehensive nutrient management, livestock, technology hardware & software, etc. . .

County Fair, organization, implementation of the livestock and small animal shows for the county fair.

Internet for Agricultural Producers, The basics of the Internet including, terminology, use, search styles, and sites of use for the local agricultural industry.

Marketing, each session held throughout the year contains specific information on various marketing techniques.

Market Journal informal gatherings of local agricultural producers & related business to discuss varying market topics of interest

Marketing Tips for Young Agricultural Producers, Introduction to various methods of marketing off the farm products

Pesticide Applicator Training, 3 hour training sessions for agricultural producers to certify for purchase and application of chemicals, required by state.

Pork Quality Assurance, A program for hog producers on the proper care, handling, and health program for certification to sell directly to the meat packing industry

Short Radio Segments, short radio segments on topics of interest to the local agricultural industry

Radio Talk show 1450 AM KYNT, a 30 minute radio talk show about agriculture and rural community topics

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Applications of Computers in Agriculture (Instructor of Record): Creation of course curriculum, instruction of labs & lectures.

Student Teacher Field Practicum (Team-taught): Instructed the technology skills necessary for students who will begin student teaching the following semester.

Independent Studies (Advanced Computer Technology): Creation of curriculum, and instruction on an individual basis of advanced computer technology and web page design.

Independent Studies (Agricultural Computer Technology Training): Creation of curriculum, instruction and student supervision.

Precision Agriculture (1-Day Mini-course for Agricultural Technology Program Open House). Responsible for curriculum and instruction.

Internship Supervision: Responsible for the supervision of assigned students performing an Internship with the Agricultural Technology program. This included site visits and reviewing an internship report.

Special Studies (Web based computer applications): Creation of course curriculum of an individualized computer technology course performed individually via the web.

Swine Management (Instructor of Record): Creation of curriculum and instructional methods for the Agricultural Technology program. Instructor of Record

Web Based Application of Computers in Agriculture Course (Instructor of Record): Responsible for creation, proposal, curriculum, instruction, and web site design.

International Exchange Students: Aided & advised international (South African) students while attending Virginia Tech, this includes aid in courses, educational field trips and pedagogy.

Southern Illinois University

Individualized Learning Program, Computer Applications Course: Organized appropriate meeting times with students in this course for exams and help.

Land Surveying: Assisted in the lab portion of the course.

Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture: Organized material and curriculum, and taught lecture & labs.

Professional Presentations (communications/education course): Instruction of course.

Pedagogy for International Projects: Worked in conjunction with the Workforce Education Department with various international projects that include government officials and educators from countries such as Nepal and Indonesia. Some duties included the creation and instruction of structured courses, educational trips, and advising.

Agricultural Workshops: Assisted with workshops created to give elementary teachers exposure to the agricultural industry. I created and organized packets of information the teachers were able to take back to the classroom, and aided in educational field trips.

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Scholarship

Proposals & Grants

Submitted

Kantrovich, A. J. (Fall 2004). Improve Technical Education Pre-Service Teacher Education Programs Through Professional Development. Written for $13,000

Kantrovich, A. J. (Fall 2004). Professional Development Technical Assistance for Technical Education Teachers. Written for $8,000

Kantrovich, A. J.; Zargari, A. (Fall 2004). Technical Literacy Workshop. Written for $10,000

Grant Funding Received

Kantrovich, Adam J. (2005). Kentucky Department of Education, Career and Technical Education. Received Grant for Teacher Enrichment Funds. (Funded $5,770)

Kantrovich, Adam J. (2004). Kentucky Department of Education, Career and Technical Education. Received Grant for Teacher Enrichment Funds. (Funded $4,103)

DeMoss, G.; Malphrus, B.; Kantrovich, A. J.� (Spring 2004). Kentucky Department of Education, Tiered Mentoring Program. A 3-year $750,000 project to increase middle School science and math teachers content knowledge. Dr. Kantrovich wrote the assessment and evaluation portion of the grant.

Kantrovich, A. J. (Fall 2002) Internal Grant for Software Funding for integration of software into course curricula. (Funded, $1,250)

Kantrovich, A. J. (Fall 2002). Morehead State University Internal Grant to develop an agricultural course that emphasizes international aspects of agriculture and natural resources that will be cross-listed with International Studies (funded, $2,500)

Kantrovich, A.J. (Spring 1998). Maymester course proposal accepted and funded by the provost office

Kantrovich, A. J. (Fall 1998). Web based summer course proposal accepted and funded by the provost during the May-June summer session 1999.

Unpublished Text

Ph.D. Dissertation: An Evaluation of Past Performance of the Two-Year Agricultural Technology Program at Virginia Tech as Perceived by Program Graduates, pp. 133, 2000 (electronically published via the Virginia Tech website).

Master's Thesis: Needs Assessment for Agricultural Computer Training, pp.72, 1997.

Course Text: Applications of Computers in Agriculture, pp.107, 1996; Revised Dec. 1997, Revised Aug. 1998, Revised Dec. 1999.

Newspaper Articles

(Cooperative Extension Press Release to Local Newspapers. Each Article was published in one or more of the following: The Laurel Advocate, Cedar County News, The Randolph Times, The Coleridge Blade, 2001, March - June )

Kantrovich, A. (2001, April 11). Agricultural Commodity Marketing.
Kantrovich, A. (2001, March 1). Community Supported Agriculture: It Takes a Community to Raise a Farm!
Kantrovich, A. (2001, May 2). What Color is Your Pine Tree?
Kantrovich, A. (2001, May 23). Seniors Can Help Promote Local Agriculture.
Kantrovich, A. (2001, March 1). The Changing Economy, Social influences, and Political Views are a Challenge for Agriculture Producers.

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Papers, Panel Discussions, Presentations, Posters, Publications (In-Print) & Manuscripts

Morgan, J.; Pieter, R.; Kitchel, T; Kantrovich, A.; Parr, B.; Coffey, D. (2006). A Determination of Kentucky�s Teacher Demand in Secondary Education. AAAE Research Conference Charlotte, NC May 2006.

Woglom, K.; Morgan, J.; Pieter, R.; Kitchel, T; Kantrovich, A.; Parr, B.; Coffey, D. (2006). A Determination of Kentucky�s Teacher Demand in Secondary Education. Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists and the Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference Orlando, FL.

Miller, C. T.; Kantrovich, A.J.; Cole, W. (2005). Impact of� Mass Technology Change on a University Campus; The Association for Educational Communication & Technology Leadership & Technology International Convention, Orlando, Florida.

Kantrovich A.; Peiter, R.; Knight, D.; Morgan, J. (2005) Curriculum Reform. Career and Technical Teacher Education Conference. Bardstown, KY.

Peiter R.L.; Morgan, J. A.; Coffey, D.; Kantrovich, A. J. (2004). An Examination of Kentucky University Freshman Attitudes Regarding Agricultural Education and the Agricultural Industry. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research, 54, n. 1, pp. 194 - 206.

Peiter R.L.; Morgan, J. A.; Coffey, D.; Kantrovich, A. J. (2004). University Freshman Attitudes Regarding Decisions to Attend University Programs of Agriculture in Kentucky. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research, 54, n. 1, pp. 207-218

Kantrovich, A. J. (2004). The Use of a Tablet PC in the Day of the Life of a Teacher Educator; Poster Session presented at the annual meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA); Gatlinburg, TN.

Peiter, R.L.; Coffey, D.; Morgan, J.; Kantrovich A.J. (2004). University Freshman Attitudes Regarding Decisions to Attend University Programs of Agriculture in Kentucky. Paper Presented at the Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference in Tulsa, OK

Peiter, R.L.; Coffey, D.; Morgan, J.; Kantrovich A.J. (2004). An Examination of Kentucky University Freshman Attitudes Regarding Agricultural Education and the Agricultural Industry. Paper Presented at the Southern Agricultural Education Conference in Tulsa, OK

Flowers A. L.; Kantrovich, A. J.; et.al. (2004). Diversity Issues in American Colleges and Universities: Case Studies for Higher Education and Student Affairs Professionals; Uncomfortable Sarah (Case Study/Chapter). Charles C. Thomas Publishers

Knezevic, S.; Kantrovich, A. J.; Masters, R. A. (2003). Control of Eastern Red Cedar with Broadcast and Individual Tree Treatments of Selected Herbicides in Pasture. Crop Management Peer Reviewed Journal of Applied Crop Science, http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/research/2003/redcedar

Knezevic, S.; Kantrovich, A.; Masters, R. (2003) Eastern Red Cedar Control in Nebraska Pasture. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Weed Science Report, pp 63-68.

Knezevic, S.; Kantrovich, A. J.; et. al. (2002). Weed Science Reports; Eastern Red Cedar Control in Pastures, pp. 134-151. University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Knezevic, S.; Kantrovich, A.; Masters, R. (2002, December). Red Cedar Control in Nebraska Pasture. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the North Central Weed Scientist Conference, St. Louis, MO

Kantrovich, A. J.; Hillison, J.; Duncan, D. (2002). A Program Evaluation as Perceived by

Program Graduates Show Program's Validity. National Association of Colleges and� Teachers of� Agriculture Journal, 46, 40-44.

Knezevic, S.; Kantrovich, A.; Masters, R. (2002, June). Eastern Red Cedar Control in Nebraska, USA. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the International Weed Scientist Conference, Holland

Knezevic, S.; Kantrovich, A.; Masters, R. (2001, December).

Eastern Red Cedar Control in Nebraska Pasture. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the North Central Weed Scientist Conference, Milwaukee, WI

Kantrovich, A.; Duncan, D. (2000, December). An Evaluation of the Two-Year

Agricultural Technology Program at Virginia Tech as Perceived by Program Alumni. Presented at the Omicron Tau Theta National Professional Studies Seminar, San Diego, CA.

Terry, M.; Gering, R.; Kantrovich, A.; Sheffer, J. (2000, November). The Southern

Illinois University at Carbondale Information Management Systems/TruServ/Just Ask Rental Website Development Project. Panel Discussion presented at the ISECON, November 2000, Philadelphia, PA.

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Service

Misc.

2004 Two (1-Spring, 1-Fall) all day visits to Seneca High School in Louisville, KY with Dr. Phil Prater on topics of Ag. Careers and demonstration of sonogram animals (Dr. Prater, Vet Tech)
2004 Three KTIP�s (Committee Member on the Kentucky Teacher Intern Program)
2004 Tablet PC Technology Demonstration to 3 departments on campus
2004 Four Tablet PC Workshops for Faculty and Staff for the Center of Teaching and Learning

Contest Judging

FFA, Kentucky FFA State Convention, Louisville, KY June 2004. Chair/Coordinator Agricultural Issues Contest.
FFA, Kentucky FFA State Convention, Louisville, KY June 2003. Judge Agricultural Issues Contest.
PAS, National PAS Convention, Indianapolis, IN March 2003. Judge Extemporaneous Public Speaking.
4-H, Virginia 4-H State Congress, Blacksburg, VA June 2000. Volunteer for the Welfare Simulation Program for 4-H Students.
4-H, Virginia 4-H State Congress, Blacksburg, VA June 2000. Provide a Breakout Session "Things to Think About, Our Responsibility as Agriculturists, Animal Welfare Vs. Animal Rights" for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Showcase as part of the Celebrate Tech Day at 4-H Congress
FFA, Virginia State Conference, Blacksburg, Virginia June 2000. Judged participants in the Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event.
FFA, Virginia State Conference; Blacksburg, Virginia June 1998. Judged participants in the speech competition and the Group Agricultural Issues competition.
Post-Secondary Agriculture Student (PAS) National Conference; Williamsburg, Virginia March 1998. Judged participant competition of formal interviews and resumes.

Lectures/Speaking Engagements

University of Kentucky, Graduate level Principles and Philosophy of Career and Technical Education, September 2004
Economics, Politics, and Education: Philosophy Sets the Tone for CTE: Booker T. Washington, David Snedden, Charles Prosser, and John Dewey
Chair Panel Discussion for Morehead State University�s Center for Teaching and Learning, March 9, 2004
Cedar County, NE Historical Society, March 2001
Virginia History, Agriculture, and Environment
Lutheran Church Women's Group, April 2001
Purple LooseStrife, The Purple Killer

Facilitate Professional Conference Research Sessions and Meetings

American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Research Conference and Meeting; Charlotte, NC May 2006 Chair National Member Services Committee; Alt-VP/Southern Region;

AAAE Elected REP to National PAS Board 2005 - 2008

Kentucky State CTTE/UTC Conference

Coordinated conference held here at MSU in conjunction with IET. February 2006

Career & Technical Education Research Conference; Kansas City, MO (moved from New Orleans)/National Association for Agricultural Education, December 2005

Chair Research Session D; Workforce Education Issues

American Association for Agricultural Education; San Antonio, TX May 2005

Chair Concurrent Research Session L

VC voted Chair of the Member Service Committee

Member of the SIG � International Agricultural Extension and Education

Southern Region of American Association for Agricultural Education; Little Rock, ARK February 2005

Alternate Vice President of Region, Member of the S-AAAE Member Services Committee

Evaluated Poster session

Evaluated Research papers

Chaired multiple sessions

Kentucky Career and Technical Education Teachers Meeting; Bardstown, KY July 2004

Presented a session

National Agricultural Education Research Conference; St. Louis, MO May 2004

Chair of the Honored Speaker Session

Evaluator of Research Papers for 3 sessions

Vice-Chair (Chair 2005) National Communication Committee

Career and Technical Education Teacher Educators and University Coordinators Conference; Louisville, KY February 2004

Co-Hosted the Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference; Tulsa, OK February 2004

Speaker at Vespers

Vice-Chair (Chair 2005) Regional Communication Committee

Career and Technical Education Teacher Educators and University Coordinators Conference; Lexington, KY, February 2003

Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference; Mobile Alabama, February 2003

Chaired Research Session B: University Teaching

Evaluate Research Papers for Session E: University Teaching

Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference; Memphis, Tennessee; January 1999

Session B: Perceptions of Agricultural Education Program Students

Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference; Lexington, Kentucky; January 2000

Session A: Learning Theory, Session G: Local Teacher Concerns

Reviewer

Spring 2006 - Fall 2006

Reviewed for: Journal of Vocational Education Research; Career and Technical Education Research (Published by the American Vocational Education Research Association); Journal of Agriculture Education; American Association for Agriculture Education Research Meeting; Career and Technical Education Conference, Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education Research Conference; Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education; National Research Center for Career and Technical Education � National Paper; National Agricultural Education Research Conference Poster Abstracts; Association for Career and Technical Education.

Spring 2005 - Fall 2005

Reviewed for: Journal of Vocational Education Research; Career and Technical Education Research (Published by the American Vocational Education Research Association); Journal of Agriculture Education; American Association for Agriculture Education Research Meeting; Career and Technical Education Conference, Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education Research Conference; Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education; National Research Center for Career and Technical Education National Paper; National Agricultural Education Research Conference Poster Abstracts;

2004

Peer Reviewer for 3 manuscripts for the National Agricultural Education Research Conference

National Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Vocation Education Research

Peer Reviewer for the Western Division Agricultural Education Research Meeting

2003

National Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Vocational Education Research

Peer reviewed 4 papers for the Feb. 2004 Southern Agricultural Education Research Meeting

2001

Reviewed over 20 Papers for the 2001 American Education Research Association Conference

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Organizations, Committees & Offices Held

Morehead State University

National: American Association for Agricultural Education

Vice-Chair: Communications Committee

Member: SIG-International and Extension Education; National Post-Secondary Agricultural Student (PAS) Board Member

Regional, U.S.: Southern Agricultural Education Association of AAAE

Vice President: Southern Agricultural Education Association of AAAE

Vice-Chair: Communication Committee

State: Kentucky Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association Board Member

County: Rowan County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council, Member

University: International Programs Advisory Committee Member

College: S&T Honors Committee; S&T Graduate Committee, College of Education, Unit Assessment Committee

Department: Farm Committee, Public Relations, Professional and Economic Development, Academic Program Review

Western Iowa Tech

Ag-Alliance State of Iowa Committee, February 2002 - Present

Information Technology Committee, October 2001 - Present

Agricultural-Systems Technology Club, Advisor, December 2001- Present

University of Nebraska Cedar County Cooperative Extension

4-H Council, October 2000 - August 2001

City of Laurel Adult Education Committee, October 2000 - August 2001

County Extension Board, October 2000 - August 2001

Livestock and Small Animal Advisory Committee, October 2000 - August 2001

Northeast District Technology Committee, October 2000 - August 2001

State of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Technology Committee, October 2000 - August 2001

Youth Community Response Team Committee (Santee Tribe) October 2000 - August 2001

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Computer Technology Advisory Committee, 1997 - June 1999

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Graduate Professional Student Council (GPSC) Member, 1994 - 1996

Graduate Professional Student Council Executive Board Member, 1994 - 1995

Elected President of Graduate Professional Student Council, Spring 1995

Fee Allocation Board, 1994 - 1996

Constitutional Review Board, 1994 - 1996

Safety and Parking Committee, 1994 - 1996

Student Trustee Election Commissioner, 1995

Student Conduct Review Board, 1994 - 1996

Chair of the Mass Transit Advisory Board, 1994 - 1996

Memberships in Professional Associations and Civic Organizations

Alpha Tau Alpha - Professional Agricultural Education Fraternity.

American Educational Research Association.

American Association of Agricultural Education

Association for Career and Technical Education

Association for Information Technology Professionals

Kappa Delti Pi - International honor society in Education.

National Association of Agricultural Educators

National Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association.

Omicron Tau Theta - Vocational Technical Education professional organization.

Phi Delta Kappa - Professional Education Honor Society

Kentucky Vocational Agricultural Teacher Association

Shriners

Awards, Certificates and Honors

Honorary Kentucky State FFA Degree (Highest honor that can be bestowed by the State FFA for Service to State AG ED and State FFA), June 2006
Outstanding Poster Research; AAAE-SR Research Conference (1 of 7 collaborators on state research), Feb. 2006
Honorary Chapter FFA Degree from the Bath County H.S. FFA Chapter. The highest honor a chapter can bestow for Service to the Bath County Ag Ed and FFA), March 2005

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Educational Background

Doctorate Degree	Ph.D.
Institution	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Major	Vocational Technical Education
Specialization	Agricultural Education
Cognate	Agricultural Economics

Year Awarded	2000


Master's of Science Degree	M.S.
Institution	Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Major	Agricultural Education

Year Awarded	1997


Bachelor's of Science Degree	B.S.
Institution	Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Major	General Agriculture - Ag Mech & Ed Dept.
Specialization	Agricultural Information

Year Awarded	1993