Browsing by Department "Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications"
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(2012-02-14)The highland Tigray region of Northern Ethiopia has historically suffered significantly from drought shock events. These events, coupled with a high poverty rate- have left a severe impact on the agricultural output and ...
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(2012-08-15)This study sought to examine the performance of participants in training courses of the Agricultural and Environmental Services (AES) unit and determine variables affecting participants' scores on the General Standards ...
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(2017-12-06)The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of agriculture science teachers, 4-H and youth development and agricultural and natural resource extension agents about zoonotic diseases. A needs assessment ...
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(2019-05-16)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current roles of extension personnel through their experience in training, communication with elected officials, communication with other agencies and the community during and ...
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(2014-07-11)The purpose of this study was to determine if participation in the 4-H veterinary science certificate program has contributed to the participant’s career decisions. Career development, for most people, is a lifelong process ...
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An Assessment of Intraorganizational Climate in the American Association for Agricultural Education (2011-10-21)Monitoring and evaluation of programs and outcomes is common practice in educational arenas; however, it is not so frequent within professional societies and organizations. By definition, professional organizations are ...
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(2015-12-02)Harvesting power for mankind is not a new concept, but the ideology of wind energy is considered an emerging field. The United States alone has grown from producing 3,000 megawatts in 2000 to 39,000 megawatts today (Liming ...
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(2010-01-16)By tradition, the scramble heifer program has been portrayed as a strong animal project for which youth participate. These projects are yearlong; require a time commitment, monetary support, and dedication from the students. ...
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(2010-07-14)This thesis sought to understand reasons for noncompliant respondents and ineffective leadership in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) by Texas public safety training officers. Research has been conducted on ...
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(2014-04-03)Several theories and technology acceptance models have been developed over the last several decades to predict user adoption. Most all of the models and theories have a foundation based from psychological and environmental ...
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(2022-10-27)In an effort to prepare students for positions of authority in their future careers, leadership educators are conducting a constant search for new, innovative teaching methods that encourage critical thinking and reflection. ...
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(2013-08-22)People can instantly access the Internet, and free publishing software available to users provides opportunities to create and share content that can affect not only the U.S. food system but also consumer perceptions ...
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(2021-07-14)Bridging the gap between industry experts (IEs) and general horse owners (GHOs) is a priority for all involved in the equine industry. This starts with understanding both the knowledge gap theory and diffusion of innovations ...
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(2016-05-23)Significant strides have been made in the human resources field over the last two decades; however, securing transfer of learning from formal training to the work setting still poses a problem. Following Ford and Baldwin’s ...
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(2012-10-19)Environmental education has been a prominent approach to achieve sustainable development and counteract the megatrend of environmental degradation. In Costa Rica, environmental education has been adopted as an essential ...
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(2012-07-16)Curriculum review projects ensure updated material that meets the needs of students and employers. Most projects report what was accomplished in terms of how the new curriculum will better meet these needs. Few studies ...
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(2013-11-25)Selected former Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors as well as former Texas 4-H members that are currently enrolled in Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University participated in an interview to determine the effectiveness ...
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(2011-02-22)The retail business has been negatively affected due to the increasing customer concerns about food safety and the recent events related to microbiological and chemical contamination of food products, such as the melamine ...
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A Case Study of Four Agricultural Science Teachers’ Preparation for Teaching Special Needs Students (2014-12-12)No Child Left Behind (2002) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) have changed the way students with disabilities are educated in public schools today. The purpose of this study was to examine the ...
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(2012-12-10)This study examined selected components of faculty-led study abroad programs and determined students’ changes in global perspectives after participating in faculty-led study abroad programs. A census of the population ...