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Faculty Refereed Scholarly Work

Presentations

 

2006

Coleman, C., & Miller, G. (2006, May). Characteristics of role models: A delphi study of African-American agriculture teachers’ perceptions. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Agricultural Education, Charlotte, NC.

Othman, M., & Jones, L.(May, 2006). Emotions on the Ground: The Role of Emotional and Symbolic Components in an Adult Education Program for Farmers in Egypt: Implications for International Teamwork in Agricultural and Extension Education. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE), Clearwater, FL.

Miller, G., & Miller, W. W. (2006). An online MS degree program for secondary agriculture teachers [Abstract] NACTA Journal, 50(2), 71. The paper was presented at the Annual Conference of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in June.

Miller, G., & Miller, W. W. (2006, September). An online MS degree program for secondary agriculture teachers. Poster session presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education North Central Region Conference, Ames, IA.

Miller, G., & Miller, W. W. (2006, September). Professional development needs of selected Iowa extension professionals. Poster session presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education North Central Region Conference, Ames, IA.

Miller, G., & Miller, W. W. (2006). Professional development needs of selected Iowa extension professionals [Abstract] NACTA Journal, 50(2), 90. The poster was presented at the Annual Conference of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in June.

Namukasa, V. & Retallick, M.S. (September, 2006). Benefits and concerns associated with Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs as experienced by secondary agricultural teachers. Poster presented North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Ames, IA.

Namukasa, V. & Retallick, M.S. (July, 2006). Status and perceptions of Supervised Agricultural Experiences in secondary agricultural education programs in Iowa. Poster presented as part of the George Washington Carver Undergraduate Summer Intern Symposium. Received 3rd Place Outstanding Poster Presentation.

Retallick, M.S. (November, 2006) Developing an E-doc for agricultural teacher education majors. Presentation given to the ISU University Teacher Education Program Committee, Ames, IA.

Retallick, M.S. (November, 2006) Careers in agriculture; careers in education; careers in agricultural education. Presentation given as part of a career fair at Roland-Story High School, Story City, IA.

Retallick, M.S. (October, 2006) What’s your style? The science behind learning and leadership styles. Presentation given to students attending Science Bound, Iowa State University.

Retallick, M. S. (2006, October). Economic impact and role of supervised agricultural experiences in agricultural education. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University.

Retallick, M. S. (2006, April). Introduction to the development of professional posters. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 514 at Iowa State University.

Retallick, M. S. & Martin, R. A. (2006). Fifteen Year Enrollment Trends Related to the Three Components of Comprehensive Agricultural Education Programs. Manuscript submitted for review.

Retallick, M. S. & Miller, G. (in press). Early field experience in agricultural education: A national descriptive study. Journal of Agricultural Education.

Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2006, May). A model for implementing early field experiences in teacher education. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Charlotte, NC, 33.

Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. S. (2006, May). A content analysis study of documents used in early field experiences in agricultural education. Paper accepted for presentation at the American Association of Agricultural Education National Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2006, May). Documents used in early field experiences in agricultural education. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Charlotte, NC, 33.

Retallick, M. S. & Steiner, C. (2006, June). A model for connecting work with college-level learning experiences . Poster presented at the 52nd Annual NACTA Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Retallick, M.S., & Steiner, C. (September, 2006). Student self-assessment and reflection. Presentation and workshop given as part of ISU AgComm.

Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. & Stull, A. J. (2006, May). Science With Practice: A learning and work experience program in research and related laboratories. Poster presented at the American Association of Agricultural Education National Conference, Charlotte, NC. Received Award of Excellence for 3rd Place Outstanding Innovative Idea Poster Presentation.

Steiner, C., & Retallick, M. S. (2006, June). Science With Practice: Assessment of a planned work experience. Paper presented at the 52nd Annual NACTA Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Steiner, C., & Retallick, M. S. (2006, May). Impact and benefits of a college-wide learning and work experience program. Paper presented at the American Association of Agricultural Education National Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Thobega, M., & Miller, G. (2006, September). Predicting scores of beginning agricultural education teachers on the PRAXIS II examination. Proceedings of the North Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education, Ames, IA.

2005

Coleman, C., & Miller, G. (2005, December). Characteristics of role models: A delphi study of African-American agriculture teachers’ perceptions. Poster session presented at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association Conference, Cedar Falls, IA.

Gibson, Lance and Thomas Polito. 2005. Use of an Integrated Course Cluster for Experiential Learning, Cross-disciplinary Collaboration, and Improved Communication Skills. North Central Region Teaching Symposium. May 23-25. Kansas State Univ. Manhattan, KS.

Grudens-Schuck, N. (2005, February). The secret prairie: Reflections on restoration and education. Reading at the Symposium on Wildness, Wilderness, and the Creative Imagination, February 20-22, 2005, Ames, IA. Award, Wild Iowa Essay Contest.

Grudens-Schuck, N., & Retallick, M. S. (2005, March). Building diversity into the Agricultural Studies major: The Stranger Assignment costs and benefits. Paper presented at the 6th Annual Iowa State University Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE).

Miller, G., & Retallick, M. S. (2005, May). Establishing an international student teaching program in agriculture. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Agricultural Education, San Antonio, TX. Received Award of Excellence for Outstanding Poster Presentation.

Retallick, M. S. (2005, December). Three degree opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given to agribusiness majors at Indian Hills Community College, Centerville, IA.

Retallick, M. S. (2005, October). Opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given at Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA.

Retallick, M. S. (2005, October). Economic impact of and record keeping for supervised agricultural experiences. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University.

Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2005, December). A model for implementing early field experiences in teacher education. Proceedings of the Career & Technical Education Research Conference, Kansas City, MO.

Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2005, September). A content analysis study of documents used in early field experiences in agricultural education. Proceedings of the North Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education, Columbus OH.

Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2005, September). A survey of early field experience in agricultural education: A national descriptive study. Proceedings of the North Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education, Columbus OH. Received Award of Excellence for Outstanding Paper Presentation.

Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2005, April). The status of early field experience in agricultural education: A national descriptive study. State and Regional Educational Research Associations Distinguished Paper Session at the 85th Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2005, November). Introduction to Science With Practice (SWP). Presentation given to the ISU College of Agriculture Dean’s Cabinet.

Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. R, & Stull, A. J. (2005, September). Science With Practice: A learning and work experience program in research and related laboratories. Poster presented to the North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH. Received Award of Excellence for Outstanding Innovative Idea Poster Presentation.

Retallick, M. S., Steiner, C., & Stull, A. (2005, September). Progress Report on the Science With Practice (SWP) Initiative. Presentation given to the ISU College of Agriculture Endowment Board.

Thobega, M., & Miller, G. (2005, September). Supervisory behaviors of cooperating agricultural education teachers. Proceedings of the North Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education, Columbus OH.

Thobega, M., & Miller, G. (2005, December). Predicting scores of beginning agricultural education teachers on the Praxis II examination. Poster session presented at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association Conference, Cedar Falls, IA.

2004

Edwards, K. H., & Miller, G. (2004, December). Impact of computer assisted instruction on student achievement and attitude. Poster session presented at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association Conference, Waterloo, IA.

Grudens-Schuck, N. (2004, November). Talk like an evaluator: Teaching for transfer of learning of communication skills in graduate programs in evaluation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, November 3-6, 2004, Atlanta, GA.

Retallick, M.S. (October, 2004). Career experience in agriculture programs: Purpose and types; responsibilities of stakeholders; supervision; publicity. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University.

Retallick, M.S. (October, 2004). Economic Impact and Enrollment Trends in Agricultural Education in Iowa. Presentation given to the National Council for Agricultural Education, Board of Directors’ Meeting, Alexandria, VA.

Retallick, M.S. (September, 2004). An Introduction to the Tailored Design Method of Survey Research. Presentation given to AgEdS 510 at Iowa State University.

Retallick, M.S. & Martin, R.A. (2004). Agricultural education enrollment, FFA membership, and SAE participation trends in Iowa: A longitudinal study. Proceedings of the North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, West Lafayette, IN.

Retallick, M.S. & Miller, G.S. (2004, December). The status of early field experience in agricultural education: A national descriptive study. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Iowa Education Research and Evaluation Association, Waterloo, IA.

Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2004, December). The status of early field experience in agricultural education: A national descriptive study. Poster session presented at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association Conference, Waterloo, IA.

2003

Boyd, B., & Miller, G. (2003). The effect of an agricultural literacy program on middle school students’ agricultural knowledge. Proceedings of the North Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education, Columbus, OH, 1, 88-96.

Cook, M.D., T.A. Polito, M.H. Wiedenhoeft, L.R. Gibson, S. Pogranichniy and R.E. Mullen. 2003. Using outcomes assessment of a program to change classroom instruction. Symposium – Outcomes Assessment from the institution to the classroom. 2003 Annual Meetings of the American Society of Agronomy. November 2-6. Denver, CO.

Fritz, C., & Miller, G. (2003). Concerns expressed by student teachers in agriculture. Proceedings of the North Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education, Columbus, OH, 1, 15-22.

Fritz, C., & Miller, G. (2003). Supervisory practices used by teacher educators in agriculture. Proceedings of the North Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education, Columbus, OH, 1, 1-13.

Fritz, C., & Miller, G. (2003). Supervisory practices used by teacher educators in agriculture: A comparison of doctoral/research extensive and research non-extensive institutions. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Orlando, FL, 30.

Grudens-Schuck, N., & Eells, J.C. (2003, November). University-organizational partnerships for evaluation of environmental education: Initiatives in Iowa. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Reno, NV.

Grudens-Schuck, N., & Kramer, B. A. (2003, November). Revisiting the evaluability assessment: Planning an evaluation of a major gift to a land-grant college. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Reno, NV.

Grudens-Schuck, N., & Eells, J. C. (2003, November). Gender and worthiness in an environmental leadership program: Applying feminist analysis to recalcitrant issues. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Reno, NV.

Miller, G., & Miller, W. W. (2003). Trends in learner characteristics and program related experiences associated with two off-campus agriculture degree programs. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Orlando, FL, 30.

Othman, M. R., & Grudens-Schuck, N. (2003, April). Going forward in teaching and learning sustainable agriculture: Designing an integrated agricultural learning environment for women in the New Lands in Egypt. Paper presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE), Raleigh, NC.

Othman, M., & Grudens-Schuck, N. (2003, December). Friends and mentors: The role of social learning in an adult education program for women farmers in Egypt. Poster presented at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association (IEREA), Ames, IA.

Polito, Thomas and Thomas Brumm. 2003. Documenting outcomes for program accreditation. NASULGC Academic Programs Section (APS) Conference. July 28-30. University of Illinois. Champaign, IL.

Polito, Thomas and David Roberts. 2003. Your English department agreed to do what? The integration of of Agromomy 356 & Englsh 309. National Conference on Student Writing and Critical Thinking in Agriculture. April 4-5. Jackson, WY.

Retallick, M.S. & Martin, R.A. (2003). A longitudinal study of the economic impact of Supervised Agricultural Experience in Iowa. Proceedings of the 30th National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Orlando, FL.

Retallick, M.S. (September, 2004). Effectively Running a Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure. Presentation given to the Iowa State University College of Agriculture Student Council.

Retallick, M.S. (December, 2003). Four degree opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given to Agribusiness Club at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Retallick, M.S. (October, 2003). Role of SAE in Agricultural Education. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401 at Iowa State University.

Retallick, M.S. (August, 2003). Planning Programs as peer mentors of a learning community... ISU Peer Mentor Training Program, Ames, IA.

Retallick, M.S. (June, 2003). How to complete a job application. Iowa Agricultural Youth Institute, Ames, IA.

Retallick M.S. (March, 2003). College of Agriculture Open House Question/Answer Panelist. ISU College of Ag And Alpha Gamma Rho, Ames, IA.

Retallick, M.S. (January, 2003). History of the Iowa FFA Alumni Hall of Fame and 2003 Induction Announcement. Presentation given at the Iowa FFA Alumni Annual Conference. Ames, IA.

2002

Altschud, J.W., Engle, M., Nagoa, M., Grudens-Schuck, N., & Chaytor, K. (2002, November). The changing face of evaluation training: A global view. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Washington, DC.

Fritz, C.A. & Miller, G.S. (2002, December). Supervisory practices used by teacher educators in agriculture. Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association Conference, Ames, IA.

Fritz, C.A. & Miller, G.S. (2002, December). Concerns expressed by student teachers in agriculture. Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association Conference, Ames, IA.

Grudens-Schuck, N. & Cramer, J. (2002, November). How do I pilot this thing? A hands-on interactive session on piloting evaluation instruments. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Washington, DC.

Grudens-Schuck, N. (2002, September). Accounting for each other: Combining ethnography, Q methodology, and participatory action research to transform group dynamics in program planning for sustainable development. Presentation at the 18th annual conference of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity, Durham, UK.

Knobloch, N. & Martin, R. A. (2002). Factors Influencing the Integration of Agriculture into the Elementary School Curriculum: Relevance, Value, Fit and Perceptions. Proceedings of the Central States Agricultural Education Research Conference. St. Louis, MO.

Koulaouzides, G. A., E. Vergos, D.G. Acker, and J.R. Crunkilton, 2002. “Promoting Sustainability in the Balkan Region of Southeastern Europe Through Innovative Curriculum Practices in Agricultural Education: The Case of the Dimitris Perrotis College of Agricultural Studies at the American Farm School of Thessaloniki, Greece.” 6th European Conference on Higher Education, September 11-14, 2002, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.

Martin, R.A. Critique of Research – Perceptions & Attitudes – From Preservice Needs to Science & Inservice. Proceedings of the Central States Agricultural Education Research Conference. St. Louis, MO. February 23, 2002.

Miller, G., & Miller, W.W. (2002, June). Trends in learner characteristics and program related experiences associated with two off-campus agriculture degree programs. Paper presented at the 48th Annual Meeting of the National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Lincoln, NE.

Miller, W.W. “Best Practices for Articulation between Community Colleges and Universities.” National Association of teachers and Colleges of Agriculture Conference. Lincoln, NE. June 16-22, 2002 (Poster Presentation).

Molgatle, O. and D.G. Acker, 2002. “Induction Needs of Beginning Agriculture Teachers in Community Junior Secondary Schools in Botswana.” Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, May 26-30, 2002, Durban, South Africa.

Polito, Thomas, David Roberts, Rebecca E. Burnett, and Julie M. Zeleznik. 2002. Developing students’ professional literacy: Results from a cross disciplinary learning community study. Conference on College Composition and Communication. March 20-23. Chicago IL.

Retallick, M.S. (November, 2002). Career and educational opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given to Agribusiness Club at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Retallick, M.S. (October, 2002). Career Experience in Agriculture. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401 at Iowa State University.

Retallick, M.S. (October, 2002). AgEdS Annual Report. Departmental report given at the Northeast Iowa District Agricultural Education Fall Inservice, Fairbank, IA.

Retallick M.S. (March, 2002). Opportunities in Ag Ed and Studies. Brief presentation on the curricular and career opportunities in Agricultural Education and Studies and Question/Answer Panelist at the College of Agriculture Open House. ISU College of Ag And Alpha Gamma Rho, Ames, IA.

Retallick, M.S. (January, 2002). Selecting a State Office Team. Presentation given to the PAS nominating committee. Iowa Postsecondary Agriculture Students Spring Conference, Waterloo, IA.

2001

Acker, D.G., Androulidakis, S., Lansdale, B.M., Lansdale, E.K., Smith, B.K.,& Warner, R. (2001). Food security and socio-political stability in the Balkans: The role of Agricultural Education. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education. April 4-7, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

Carr, A.I.R. & Miller, G. (2001). Reasons and obstacles to participation in continuous and remote education by part-time professors of higher education in biological and agricultural sciences of the University of Guadalajara: A follow-up study 1998-2001. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of Distance Education. University of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Carrasco, E.A., and Acker, D.G. (2001). The role of Extension Education and the Cuban agricultural knowledge and information system. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education. April 4-7, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

Dollisso, A.D. & Martin, R.A. (2001). Perceptions regarding preferred educational information sources by farmers: Implications to international agricultural extension education. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education. Baton Rouge, LA. P. 95-100.

Fritz, C., & Miler, G. (2001). Escalation model for instructional supervisors in agricultural education. Proceedings of the 28th Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Grudens-Schuck, N. & Hargrove, T. (2001). Every experience is different: Evaluating a self-directed "executive coaching" leadership program for environmental educators. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, November 2001, St. Louis, MO.

Grudens-Schuck, N. (2001). The rigidity and comfort of habits: A cultural and philosophical analysis of the ups and downs of mainstreaming evaluation. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, November 2001, St. Louis, MO. Awarded American Evaluation Association 2001 President's Prize Competition.

Jayaratne, K.S.U., Martin, R.A. & DeWitt, J. R. (2001). Perceptions Regarding Sustainable Agriculture: Emerging Trends for Educating Extension Educators. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education. Baton Rouge, LA. P. 191-197.

Jayaratne, K.S.U. & Martin, R.A. (2001). Agricultural Extension Educatioj Perceptions Regarding Teaching Methods for Educating Farmers about Sustainable Agriculture. Proceedings of the 2001 Central Region research Conference at the AAAE. St. Louis, MO.

Kessell, J.E. & Miller, G. (2001). An assessment of desktop videoconferencing’s potential to enhance communication and student teacher supervision in agricultural education. Proceedings of the Central Region 55th Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education. St. Louis, MO.

Kessell, J. E. & Miller, G. (2001). Desktop videoconferencing: An effective tool for communication and instructional supervision? Proceedings of the 28th Annual National Agricultural Education research Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Knobloch, N. & Martin, R.A. (2001). Integrating Agriculture into Student Activities in Elementary Curriculum. Proceedings of the Central States Research Conference of the AAAE. St. Louis, MO.

Kramer, B. A. & Grudens-Schuck, N. (2001, November). Contemporary uses of Q methodology for the evaluation field. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, November 2001, St. Louis, MO.

Martin, R.A. (2001). A critique of research: Two decades of progress in globalizing U.S. Extension System by Barbara Ludwig. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education. Baton Rouge, LA.

Martin, R.A. (2001). A critique of research: History of AIAEE: Is the past a prelude to the future? By O. Donald Meaders & Roy Ostos. Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education. Baton Rouge, LA.

Mickelsen, S. R. & Trede, L. D. (2001). Identifying and applying learning modes to risk management education to Iowa farmers. Proceeding of the 2001 National Agricultural Education Research Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Miller, G., Miller, W.W. & Kessell, J.D. (2001). Integrating computers to agricultural internship programs. Poster session presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the National association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Miller, G., Pilcher, C.L. (2001). The potential of selected learning tactics to enhance off-campus learner success. Paper presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Othman, M.R. & Martin, R.A. (2001). Empowering women to acquire needed training and agricultural inputs: New trends in Egyptian extension education. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Association for International Agricultural Extension Educaiton. Baton Rouge, LA. P, 415-429.

Pogranichniy, S., Burras,L., Polito, T., and Wiedenhoeft, M.H. (2001). Freshmen learning communities in agriculture: Observations and assessment. J. Nat. Resour. Life Sci. Educ. 30:104-110.

Retallick, M.S. (October, 2001). Preparing Resumes for the Job Hunt. Presentation given to College of Ag students at a resume workshop sponsored by Sigma Alpha, Ames, IA.

Retallick, M.S. (October, 2001). The state of the AgEdS Department. Presentation given to the Northwest Iowa District Agricultural Education Fall Inservice, Milford, IA.

Retallick M.S. (March, 2001). Introduction to careers and the curriculum of the Ag Ed and Studies Department. Presenter and Question/Answer Panelist at the College of Agriculture Open House sponsored by ISU College of Ag And Alpha Gamma Rho, Ames, IA.

Trexler, C.J. & Meischen, D. (2001). Prospective elementary teachers’ understandings of agricultural technology and it affects on culture and the environment. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, 285-297.

2000

Acker, D. G., D. O. Hansen, H. R. Matteson, and D.J. Sammons, 2000.  “Globalizing Agricultural Science and Education Programs for America:  An Agenda for Sustainable Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources, Rural and Related Human Science Programs.”  Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, March 29-Apil 1, 2000, Arlington, Virginia.

Acker, D. G. 2000.  “Building a Global Network for Higher Agricultural Education:  The Case of the Global Consortium of Higher Education and Research for Agriculture.”  Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, March 29-April 1, 2000, Arlington, Virginia.

Dollisso, Awoke & Martin, R. A. (2000).  Perceptions Regarding Farmer’s Motivation to Participate in Extension Programs:  Implications to International Agricultural Extension Education.  2000 Proceedings of the Conference of the Association of International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Arlington, Virginia.

Dollisso, Awoke & Martin, R. A. (2000).  Barriers to Participation in Extension Programs.  Proceedings of the Research Meeting of the Central States Association for Agricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO.

Grudens-Schuck, N. (2000, June).  Extension and Grassroots Educators’ Approaches to Participatory Education:  Interrelationships Among Training, Worldview, and Institutional Support.  Paper presented at the Adult Education Research Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Grudens-Schuck, N. & Hodges, M. (2000).  Re-defining “Service” is the Learning:  Critical Community Service Through the CLASP Program.  In Service-Learning Partnerships:  Developing and Defining the Roles of University and Community.  Ithaca, NY:  Cornell University, Public Service Center.

Grudens-Schuck, N. (2000, December).  A Qualitative Study of Influence of Farm Leaders’ Ideas on a Sustainable Agriculture Education Program.  Paper presented at the 27th National Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Diego, CA, December 6, 2000.  Submitted June 2000.

Grudens-Schuck, N. (2000, November).  Participatory Evaluation as a Catalyst for Organizational Learning.  Symposium presentation, Evaluation as a Catalyst for Organizational Learning:  Challenges in Translating Theory into Practice, annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, November 2-4, 2000, Waikiki, Hawaii

Grudens-Schuck, N. & Hargrove, T. (2000, November).  Indicators of Dependency in Participatory Extension Education.  Paper presented at American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, November 2-4, 2000, Waikiki, Hawaii.

Jaratne, K.S.U. & Martin, R. A. (2000).  Educating Women Farmers in Developing Countires:  Problems, Constraints & Alternative Approaches.  2000 Proceedings of the Conference of the Association of International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Arlington, VA

Knobloch, N. & Martin, R. A. (2000).  Relationship of Elementary Teacher’s Perceptions and Activities Conducted Regarding the Integration of Agricultural Awareness Activities into the Curriculum.  27th National Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Diego, CA.

Miller, G., W. W. Miller, and J. E. Kessell.  Models for Integrating Computer Technologies into Agricultural Student Teaching Programs.  27th National Agricultural Education Research Conference.  San Diego, CA.  December 7, 2000.

Miller, G., W. W. Miller, and J. E. Kessell.  Models for Integrating Computer Technologies into Agricultural Student Teaching Programs.  53rd AAAE Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO  February 25, 2000.

Pilcher, C. L. & Miller, G. (2000, February).  Learning Strategies for Distance Education Students.  Proceedings of the Central Region 54th Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education, St. Louis, MO

Teig, Paula and W. Wade Miller.  Identification of Eduational Needs Using Demographic and Psychographic Variables.  Proceedings:  54th Annual AAAE Central Region Research Conference and Seminar in Agricultural Education.  February 24, 2000.  St. Louis, MO.  Pp. 140-150.

1999

Acker, D.G., (1999).  “Improving the Quality of Higher Education in Agriculture Globally in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Constraints.” Proceedings of the 15th Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, March 21-27, 1999, Trinidad and Tobago (selected as Outstanding Research Paper of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Annual Meeting, March, 1999).

Andreasen, Randall J. and Larry D. Trede (1999).  “Integrating Experiential Learning into a Capstone Course.”  Proceedings of 53rd Annual American Association of Agricultural Education Central Research Conference, pages 133-142.  February, 1999.

Andreasen, Randall J. and Larry D. Trede (1999).  “Perceived Benefits of Selected Experiential Learning and Instructional Techniques in a College of Agriculture Capstone Course at Iowa State.”  Proceedings of 53rd Annual American Association of Agricultural Education Central Research Conference, pages 144-151. February, 1999.

Born, K.A., & Miller, G. (1999, December).  Faculty Perceptions of a Web-based Master of Science in Agronomy Distance Education Degree Program and Web-based Distance Education in General. Proceedings of the 26th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting. Orlando, FL.

Breja, L.M., Andreasen, R.J., & Dyer, J.E. (1999, February).  Attitudes of Iowa State University College of Agriculture Freshmen Toward Agriculture. Paper accepted for presentation at Central States Agricultural Education Research Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Breja, L.M., & Dyer, J.E. (1999, February).  Attitudes Agriculture Teachers, Teacher Educators and State Staff Toward Recruitment.  Paper presented at the Central States Agricultural Education Research Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Breja, L.M., & Dyer, J.E. (1999, December).  Attitudes Agriculture Teachers, Teacher Educators, and State Staff Toward Recruitment.  Paper presented at the National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Burnett, Rebecca, Julie Zeleznik, T.A. Polito, Dave Roberts and John Schafer. 1999. Assessment of students’ attitudes, processes and performances. Creating and Sustaining Learning Communities: Connections, Collaborations and Crossing Boarders. March 10-13. Tampa, Florida.

Burnett, Rebecca, Julie Zeleznik, T.A. Polito, Dave Roberts and John Schafer. 1999. Design, implementation, and assessment of cross-disciplinary, cross-college, linked courses. Writing-Across the Curriculum Conference: Multiple Intelligences. June 3-5. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Carr, A., Miller, G. (1999, February).  Mexico, Culture and Agriculture: A Study Abroad Course Created by Agricultural Educators.  Poster session presented at the Central Region 53rd Annual Research Conference and Symposium in Agricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO.

Dyer, J.E., & Breja, L.M. (1999, January).  Predictors of student retention in colleges of agriculture.  Paper accepted for presentation at Southern States Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Memphis, TN.

Dyer, J.E., & Breja, L.M. (1999).  Predictors of student retention in colleges of agriculture.  Paper presented at Central States Agricultural Education Research Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Grudens-Schuck, N. & Hodges, M. (1999).  Re-defining “service” is the learning: Critical community service through the CLASP Program.  Paper presentation at Symposium on Service-Learning Partnerships: Developing and Defining the Roles of University and Community, Cornell, January 22, 1999.

Grudens-Schuck, N. (1999).  “Which tradition will my department accept?”  Student worries and attractions when learning about interpretive methods. Symposium conducted at AERA Annual Meeting, May 1999, Learning to Become Qualitative Researchers: Issues Theoretical and Performative.

Hikawa, H. & Trexler, C.J. (1999).  Developing a process for an elementary and middle school agriculturally-based curriculum:  A case of teacher struggle at Countryside Charter School. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Meeting.

Jayaratne, K.S.U. & Martin, R.A. (1999).  Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs in Iowa:  A Longitudinal Data Source.  Poster Presentation for the 1999 Central States Association for Agricultural Education Seminar.  St. Louis, MO.

McDermott, Michael D. and W. Wade Miller (1999).  “Educational Experiences and Academic Achievement of Rural, Suburban, and Urban Students.” Proceeding: 53rd Annual AAAE Central Region Research Conference & Seminar in Agricultural Education.  February 27, 1999. St. Louis, MO.  Pp. 120-131.

Miller, G., & Pilcher, C.L. (1999).  Cognitive levels of instruction in agricultural distance education courses. Proceedings of the Central Region 53rd Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO.

Miller, G., & Pilcher, C.L. (1999).  Off-campus Students and Agriculture Teaching Faculty Perceptions of the Quality of On- and Off-campus Courses. Proceedings of the Central Region 53rd Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO.

Miller, G., Pilcher, C.L. (1999, December ).  Desired and Assessed Cognitive Levels of Instruction:  Are College of Agriculture Courses Taught on Campus and at a Distance Comparable?  Proceedings of the 26th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting.  Orlando, FL.

Miller, G., Pilcher, C.L. (1999, March).  Perceptions of Students and Faculty Regarding the Academic Rigor of On- and Off-Campus Agriculture Courses.  Proceedings of the Central Region 53rd Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO.

Miller, G., Pilcher, C.L. (1999, December).  The Quality of On- and Off-campus Courses:  A Comparison of the Perceptions Held by Off-campus Students and Agriculture Teaching Faculty.  Proceedings of the 26th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting.  Orlando, FL.

Miller, G., & Shih, C.C. (1997).  Comparing academic rigor in on-campus and off-campus courses:  Perceptions of college of agriculture faculty. Proceedings of the 54th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting.  Las Vegas, NV.

Miller, G., & Shih, C.C. (1998, March).  College of agriculture teaching faculty perceptions of academic rigor in on- and off-campus courses. Proceedings of the Central Region 53rd Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO.

Miller, W. Wade and Timika M. Gray.  “Preferences and experiences of distance learners participating in agricultural distance education courses.” Proceedings: 26th National Agricultural Education Research Conference.  December 11, 1999.  Orlando, FL.  Pp. 354-364.

Miller, Gregory S. and W. Wade Miller.  “Secondary Agriculture Instructors’ Opinion and Usage of a Telecommunications Network for Distance Learning.” Proceedings: 53rd Annual AAAE Central Region Research Conference & Seminar in Agricultural Education.  February 27, 1999.  St. Louis, MO.  Pp. 60-67.

Polito, T.A, L. Burras, R.B. Pearce and S. Pogranichniy. 1999. Integrating new students into the Agronomy learning community. Iowa State University Faculty Forum. February 8. Ames, IA.

Polito, T.A., Dave Roberts, John Schafer, Rebecca Burnett and Julie Zeleznik. 1999. Developing a model for a cross-college, cross-disciplinary, team-taught, upper-level learning community. Creating and Sustaining Learning Communities: Connections, Collaborations and Crossing Boarders. March 10-13 Tampa, Florida.

Polito, T.A., Dave Roberts and Julie Zeleznik. 1999. Developing and assessing an English/Agronomy learning community. First Annual Learning Community Institute. May 12-14. Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Polito, Thomas, John Schafer, Rebecca Burnett, Dave Roberts, and Julie Zeleznik. 1999. Course integration: A cross-college team approach. North Central Teaching Symposium: Engaging learners through communication. June 6-8. Iowa State University. Ames, IA.

Russell, Donn H. and Larry D. Trede (1999).  “Developing an Urban Agricultural Education Program: A Proposed Model.”  Proceedings of the 26th Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference, pages 253-263.  November, 1999.

Shinn, Y.H. & Martin, R. A. (1999).  Teaching Methods, Their Use & Effectiveness as Perceived by Teachers of Agriculture:  A National Study with Implications to International Agricultural & Extension Education and Manpower Development.  1999 Proceedings of the Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Shinn, Y.H. & Martin, R.A. (1999).  Perspectives on Current & Future Priorities in Agricultural & Rural Development:  A Quality Analysis with Implications to Environmental & Human Resource Development in Agricultural Education.  1999 Proceedings of the Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Trede, Larry D. and Donn H. Russell (1999).  “Perceptions of Stakeholders Towards Linkages and Curriculum in Urban Agricultural Education Programs.”  Proceedings of 26th Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference.  Pages 240-250.  November, 1999.

Tritz, J.A. and D. G. Acker (1999).  “Dancing to a New Tune: Gender and Agricultural Development.”  Proceedings of the 15th Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education.  March 21-27, 1999, Trinidad and Tobago.

1998

Acker, D.G., and W.W. Miller (1998).  "Cooperation Between the National Agricultural University of Ukraine and Iowa State University: An Example Linkage Project." Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, Vol. 5, No. 2, Summer, 1998 (selected as Outstanding paper of Annual Meeting of Association for Agricultural and Extension Education, April, 1998).

Adcock, Flynn, Parr Rosson, Larry Sanders, D.G. Acker, Wendy Wintersteen, and Brian Gauler (1998).  "Bringing International Trade to Rural America: Proposed Extension and Research Initiatives for International Trade Extension to Rural Communities of the Mid-continent (Intercome)."  Presented to the American Society of Agricultural Economics, Utah, August, 1998.

Andreasen, R.J. & Trede, L.D. (1998). A comparison of the perceived benefits of selected activities between capstone and non-capstone courses in a college of agriculture.  Paper presented at the 1998 National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Andreasen, R.J. & Stanek, M.D. (1998).  Rationale for developing a multi-cultural appreciation through educational simulations.  The Outlet. 14, 27.

Andreasen, R.J. & Stanek, M.D. (1998). Developing a multi-cultural appreciation through simulations.  Poster presentation at the 1998 Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, Tucson, AZ.

Andreasen, R.J. & Dyer, J.E. (1998). Agricultural education laboratories: Are they safe?  Paper presented at the 1998 Central States Agricultural Education Research Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Andreasen, R.J., & Joerger, R.M. (1998).  Agribusiness standars: A comparison and ranking by Utah agriscience educators and agribusiness representatives.  Paper presented at the 1998 Central States Agricultural Education Research Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Andreasen, R.J., & Stanek, M.D. (1998). Developing a multi-cultural appreciation through simulations.  Paper presented at the 1998 Central States Agricultural Education Research Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Andreasen, R.J., & Stanek, M.D. (1998). Respecting ethnic and cultural differences (REACH).  Poster presentation at the 1998 Central States Agricultural Education Research Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Andreasen, Randy and Larry d. Trede (1998).  "A Comparison of the Perceived Benefits of Selected Activities Between Capstone and Non-Capstone Courses in a College of Agriculture."  J-17935, Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station.  Proceedings of the 25th NAREM. Pages 504-513.

Breja, L.M., Dyer, J.E. & Andreasen, R.J. (1998).  Attitudes of Iowa State University College of Agriculture freshmen toward agriculture.  Paper presented at the 1998 American Vocational Education Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Burnett, R.E., T.A. Polito, John Schafer, David Roberts, and Julie Zeleznik. 1998. Boundary Breakers: Cross-Department/ Cross-College development program. Council on Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication. October 15-17. Lewes, Delaware.

Carter, R.I. (1998). "Positioning Agricultural Education in the National Arena," Keynote Speaker, Central States Research Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.

Dollisso, A. & Martin, R.A. (1998).  Reflections of a Project Manager: Myths, Barriers, Strategies & Successes in Durame Cattle Crossbreedings Extension Programs.  Proceedings of the 1998 Conference for the Association for Intenational Agricultural & Extension Education. Tucson, AZ.

Dyer, J.E. & Andreasen, R.J. (1998). Safety issues in agricultural education laboratories: A synthesis of research.  Paper presented at the 1998 American Vocational Education Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Knobloch, D. & Martin, R. (1998).  Perceptions Regarding Agricultural Awareness Activities Used by Elementary Teachers. Proceedings of the 1998 National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Kotile, D. & Martin, R.A. (1998).  Perceptions Regarding Sustainable Agriculture & Weed Management Practices: Implications to Agriculture Extension. Proceedings of the 1998 National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Kotile, D. & Martin, R.A. (1998).  Impact of Sustainable Weed Management Practices for a Sustainable Environment: Implications to International Extension Education.  Proceedings of the 1998 Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education, Tucson, AZ.

Kotile, D., Martin, R.A., & Warren, M. (1998).  Indigenous Knowledge Links to Research & Extension for a Sustainable Environment.  Proceedings of the 1998 Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Tucson, AZ.

Layfield, K.D. & D.C. Scanlon (1998).  Factors encouraging use of the Internet by secondary agriculture teachers: A national perspective.  Proceedings of the 51st Annual Eastern Region Research Meeting.  Norwich, Connecticut.

Nti, N.O., K.D. Layfield, & R.B. Radhakrishna (1997).  Linking learners with communication technologies: What international agricultural and extension educators can do?  National Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Alexandria, Virginia.

Martin, R.A. & Kotile, D. (1998).  Farmer's Perceptions on Sustainable Farming Systems: A Case Study.  Proceedings of the 1998 Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Tucson, AZ.

Miller, G., Miller, W.W. & Carr, A. (1998). Advancing a model for faculty development in agricultural distance learning.  Poster session presented at the Central Region 52nd Annual Research Conference and Symposium in Agricultural Education, St. Louis, MO.

Miller, G., Miller, W.W. & Carr, A. (1998). Advancing a model for faculty development in agricultural distance learning.  Poster session presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Miller, G., & Pilcher, C.L. (1998).  Off-campus students and agriculture teaching faculty perceptions of academic rigor in on- and off-campus courses. Proceedings of the 25th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting.  New Orleans, LA.

Miller, G., & Shih, C.C. (1998).  College of Agriculture teaching faculty perceptions of academic rigor in on- and off-campus courses.  Proceedings of the Central Region 52nd Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO.

Miller, G., & Shih, C.C. (1998).  College of Agriculture teaching faculty perceptions of quality in on- and off-campus courses.  Proceedings of the Central Region 52nd Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO.

Miller, G. S., & W.W. Miller (1998).  "If You Build It, Will They Come? A Statewide Two-way Interactive Network for Distance Education." Proceedings: 25th National Education Research Meeting.  New Orleans, LA. Pg. 152-161.

Miller, W.W., D.G. Acker (1998).  "Globalization of Agricultural Education: The Case of Cooperation Between the National Agricultural University of Ukraine and Iowa State University."  Proceedings of Globalizing of Agricultural Education and Science: Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century, Kieve, Ukraine, 1998.

Polito, Thomas, Mary Huba and Barbara Cambridge. 1998. What, why and how of assessing student outcomes. University of Nebraska. January 6. Lincoln, NE.

Shinn, Y.A. & Martin, R.A. (1998).  Teaching Strategies, Their Use & Effectiveness as Perceived by Teachers of Agriculture: A National Study. Proceedings of the 1998 Conference for the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education. Tucson, AZ.

Trede, Larry D. and B. Scott Whitaker (1998).  "Perceptions of Iowa Beginning Farmers Towards Education and Education Providers."  J-17897, Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station. Proceedings of 25th NAERM.  Pages 50-59.

Trexler, C.J. (1998).  Elementary students' understandings of the technological origins of food. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Meeting.  25, 398-411.  (49% acceptance rate)

Trexler, C.J., Johnson, T. & Heinze, K. (1998).  Teachers' perceptions of stakeholder suggestions for agri-food system education in Michigan. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Meeting.  25, 25-37.  (49% acceptance rate).

Trexler, C.J., Johnson, T. & Heinze, K. (1998).  Stakeholders’ perceptions of and recommendations for agri-food system education in Michigtan. Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, 25, 39-48.

Trexler, C.J. (1998).  The cheeseburger came from where?: Elementary students’ thoughts about and understandings of the origin of their food. Proceedings of the Central States Agricultural Education Research Conference, 52.

Trexler, C.J. & Spurlock, C. (1998).  From conception to consumption: The influences of grades and standards in the construction of the Certified Angus Beef Product.  XIV World Congress on Sociiology, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Tritz, J. & Martin, R.A. (1998).  Perceptions Held by Female Agricultural Educators Regarding the Role of Women in Agriculture in Uzbekistan: Implication to Agricultural & Extension Education. Proceedings of the 1998 Conference of the Association of Agricultural & Extension Education, Tucson, AZ.

Webster, J.K., & W.W. Miller (1998).  "Articulating High School and University Level Agricultural Courses: Implications for Educators."  Proceedings: 25th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting.  December 9, 1998.  New Orleans, LA.  Pp. 310-320.

Webster, J.K., & W.W. Miller (1998).  "The Feasibility of Articulating High School and University Level Agriculture Courses."  Proceedings: 52nd Annual AAAE Central Region Research Conference in AGricultural Education.  St. Louis, MO.  Pp. 101-110.

Whitaker, B. Scott and Larry D. Trede (1998).  "Perceptions of Iowa Beginning Farmers Toward Beginning Farmer Education: A Needs Assessment." J-17667, Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station.  Proceedings of the 52nd Annual AAAE Central Research Conference in Agricultural Education.  Pages 126-139. March, 1998.

Whitaker, B. Scott and Larry D. Trede (1998).  "Current and Future Importance of Selected Agriculture Subject Matter Topics as Perceived by Beginning Iowa Farmers."  J-17896, Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station.  Proceedings of the 25th NAREM.  Pages 64-73.

1997

Andreasen, R.J., Breja, L.M. & Dyer, J.E. (1997).  Attitudes of Iowa State University College of Agriculture freshmen toward agriculture.  Paper presented at the 1997 National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Andreasen, R.J., & Trede, L.D. (1997). AgEdS 450: A model experiential learning laboratory.  Poster presentation at the Forty-Third annual conference of the National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Andreasen, R.J., & Joerger, R.M. (1997).  Perceptions of the use of selected agribusiness standards for Utah secondary agriscience and technology curricula. The Outlet, 13, 8.

Dale, J. and Martin, R.A. (1997).  Perceptions of Alumni of the College of Agriculture Regarding Internationalization of the Curriculum.  Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Arlington, VA.

Dyer, J.E., & Osborne, E.W. (1997). A comparison of attitudes of students, parents, and counselors toward agriculture and agricultural education. Paper presented at the 1997 National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Dyer, J.E., & Osborne, E.W. (1997). Effects of teaching approach on subject matter retention across learning styles.  Paper presented at the 1997 National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Elbasher, K. & Martin, R.A. (1997). Perceptions of Young Farmer Leaders Regarding Internationalization of Agricultural Education: A National Study, Proceedings of the Anuual Meeting of the Association for international Agricultural & Extension Education.  Arlington, VA.

Joerger, R.M., & Andreasen, R.J. (1997). A comparison of the rankings of selected agribusiness standards by Utah agriscience educators and agribusiness representatives.  Paper presented at the 1997 National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Layfield, K.D., N.O. Nti, & A.J. Turgeon (1997).  Assessment of a turfgrass course delivered through the world wide web and interactive video using focus group research.  National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture.  Ames, Iowa.

Layfield, K.D., N.O. Nti, & R.B. Radhakrishna (1997).  Communication technologies for international agricultural and extension education: Challenges and opportunities.  National Conference of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Alexandria, Birginia.

Miller, G., & Tritz, J.A. (1997).  Cognitive levels of instruction in agricultural distance education courses.  Poster session presented at the National Association for Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Annual Meeting, Ames, IA.

Miller, G. (1997).  An assessment of agricultural teachers' needs regarding safety instruction; Discussant remarks. Proceedings of the 24th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Miller, G. (1997).  Laboratory safety inservice needs of Texas agricultural science teachers: Discussant remarks. Proceedings of the 24th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Miller, G. (1997).  The role of agricultural mechanization in the secondary agricultural education curriculum as viewed by agricultural educators: Discussant remarks.  Proceedings of the 24th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Miller, G. (1997).  Are distance education programs more acceptable to field-independent learners?  Paper presented at the National Convention for the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Albuquerque, NM.

Miller, G. (1997).  Predicting student achievement in agriculture courses delivered by videotape.  Proceedings of the 24th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Miller, G., & Carr, A. (1997). Priority topics for faculty development in agricultural distance education.  Proceedings of the Central Region 51st Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education, St. Louis, MO.

Miller, G. & Honeyman, M. (1997). The interaction effect of teaching approach and learning style on student achievement and satisfaction in a senior level animal science course.  Proceedings of the Central Region 51st Annual Research Conference in Agricultural Education, St. Louis, MO.

Miller, G., Miller, W.W., & Doerfert, D.L. (1997).  Staff faculty development for distance learning programs.  Concurrent session presented at the National Convention for the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Albuquerque, NM.

Miller, G., & Shih, C.C. (1997).  Comparing academic rigor in on-campus and off-campus courses: Perceptions of college of agriculture faculty. Proceedings of the 24th National Agricultural Education Research Meeting, Las Vegas, NY.

Miller, G., Miller, W.W. & Carr, A. (1997). Advancing a model for faculty development in agricultural distance learning.  Poster session presented at the 1997 Higher Education Challenge Grants Project Directors' Conference, College Park, MD.

Miller, W.W., & Miller, G. (1997).  Staff and faculty development for agricultural distance learning programs at the collegiate level.  Information Session Presented at the 13th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI.

Miller, W.W. and J.K. Webster (1997).  "A Comparison of Interaction Needs and Performance of Distance Learners in Synchronous and Asynchronous Classes."  Accepted for presentation. National Agricultural Education Research Meetings, Las Vegas, NV.

Miller, W.W., Webster, J.K., and Gray, T. (1997).  "Interaction Needs of Distance Learners: Synchronous Versus Asyncronous." Proceedings: 51st AAAE Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education.

Tritz, J. & Martin, R.A. (1997).  Women in Agriculture Development: Perceptions Regarding Empowerment.  Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural & Extension Education.  Arlington, VA.

Tritz, J. & Martin, R.A. (1997).  Women in Development. Poster Session.  Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education. Arlington, Va.