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Elissa E. Wells OSU Extension Service - Coos County 631 Alder St., Myrtle Point, OR 97458

(541) 572-5263 x. 293 [email protected]

2006-2012

Education and Employment Education Years University Degree Major 2000-2002 Oregon State University Master of Science Forest Resources,

Corvallis, OR Natural Resource Education & Extension

1995-1999 Oregon State University Bachelor of Science Forest Management

Corvallis, OR Cum Laude

Employment Information

Years Employer/Location Title and Brief Description of Responsibilities 2006-Present OSU Extension Service Associate Professor (2012-present) Coos County, OR Assistant Professor (2006-2012)

4-H Youth Development County Leader (1/08 – present)

Interim Staff Chair (7/07 – 1/08) Coordinate county 4-H program; design, teach and evaluate educational

programs for youth and adults; assist staff chair with supervisory duties

2003-2006 OSU Extension Service Instructor, Forestry Douglas County, OR Coordinated and taught educational programs for family forestland owners 2002-2003 Oregon Dept. of Forestry Forester Tillamook, OR

Prepared timber sales, drafted timber sale contracts, seasonal fire fighting


2000-2002 Oregon State University Graduate Research Assistant Corvallis, OR Designed, facilitated and evaluated educational programs for the Sustainable Forestry Partnership and OSU Extension Service in Benton and Linn Counties, OR

1999-2000 Starker Forests, Inc. Forestry Technician

Corvallis, OR

Conducted young mixed conifer stand research design, establishment, maintenance; collected, analyzed data; assisted with planting and herbicide application; monitored water quality; presented grade K-3 Forest Trail Talks

Teaching, Advising and Other Assignments

Instructional Summary

Non-Credit Courses/Workshops

Teaching Summary Non-Credit Courses / Workshops

Type # of Sessions # of Participants

Natural Science Education 54 2,638

School Enrichment 20 2,014

Youth Community Engagement

& Leadership 66 806

Positive Youth Development 27 651

Volunteer Leader Education 44 253

Total 211 6,362

Natural Science Education Youth development research indicates that today’s youth are becoming increasingly disconnected from nature. They gravitate toward electronic entertainment including computers, video games, MP3 players and cell phones. Their parents often work full-time and do not have time to engage them in outdoor activities. Research indicates that connecting with natural resources is one of the most effective methods of positive youth


development. Coos County is rich in natural resources and many adults in the county are employed in natural resource fields. Wells, E. E. (2011-2007). Natural Resource Field Days: Tree Measurements, Plant Identification, Tree Growth, Habitat, Map & Compasses, and Wildlife Learning Stations. Youth grade 5, South Slough Reserve, Charleston, OR. 13 sessions, 104 hours total, 192 participants. Wells, E. E., Tally, J., Bailey, E. & Morse, S. (2011-2006). Project Learning Tree Workshop: Demonstrated How to Teach Two PLT Activities and How to Use the PLT Curriculum Indices. K-12 Teachers and Pre-service Teachers.

Wells, E. E. and Tally, J. (2011-2009). Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, OR. 2 session, 12 hours, 28 participants.

Wells, E. E., Tally, J., Bailey, E. & Morse, S. (2009-2006). Coos County, OR. 4 sessions, 32 hours, 89 participants.

Wells, E. E. (2010-2008). Outdoor School. Youth grade 6, Camp Myrtlewood, OR.

(2010). Arts & Crafts. 2 sessions, 6 hours, 69 participants.

(2009-2008). Native American Rainsticks, Arts & Crafts, Owl Pellets & Animal Tracks. 4 sessions, 12 hours, 132 participants.

Wells, E. E., Wells, M. and Lilienthal, H. (2010-2007). Every Tree for Itself: Elements of Tree Growth. Youth grade 3, Tsalila River Festival, Reedsport, OR. 12 sessions, 69 hours, 1,398 participants. Wells, E. E. & Lilienthal, H. (2009). Wind Power. Youth grade 6, Myrtle Crest Elementary School, Myrtle Point, OR. 4 sessions, 4 hours, 64 participants. Wells, E. E. (2008). How Plants Grow. Earth Day Celebration. Youth grades K-5, Ocean Crest Elementary School, Bandon, OR. 1 session, 6 hours, 450 participants. Wells, E. E., Martz, T., Middleton, T. (2008). Forest Ecology Field Trip: Plant Diversity and Identification. Youth grades 10-12, Myrtle Point Demonstration Forest, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 session, 4 hours, 20 participants. Wells, E. E. (2008). Using a Compass. Youth grades 4-6, Lobster Creek Camp, near Gold Beach, OR. 6 sessions, 3 hours, 80 participants. (invited presenter) Wells, E. E. & Bailey, E. (2006). How Trees Grow. Youth grades K-6, Christian Home School Cooperative, Coquille, OR. 2 sessions, 2 hours total, 36 participants. Wells, E. E. (2006). Exploring Owl Pellets. Youth grade 3, Lincoln Elementary School, Coquille, OR. 3 sessions, 3 hours total, 80 participants.


School Enrichment Coos County 4-H School Enrichment programs are designed to provide students with a 4-H club experience in their classroom. The majority of our School Enrichment programs are offered as a 6-week series of hands-on, educational activities. Students are encouraged to join 4-H to continue their involvement. School Enrichment programs focus on: agriculture, art, gardening/plant science, health/nutrition, natural science, and science, engineering and technology.

Wells, E. E. (2011-2009). Nutrition Carnival: Grains and Healthy Food Choices Learning Stations. K-4 students and teachers, Blossom Gulch, Madison and Bunker Hill Elementary Schools, Coos Bay, OR. 3 sessions, 12 hours, 1,065 participants. Wells, E. E. (2010-2008). What is 4-H? Youth grade 6, Myrtle Point, OR. 3 sessions, 3 hours, 87 participants. Wells, E. E. (2007). Nutritious Snacks. Youth grade 7, North Bend Middle School, North Bend, OR. 13 sessions, 10 hours, 366 participants. Wells, E. E. (2006). Fruits & Vegetables Station. Farm to Market Program. Youth grades K-4, Blossom Gulch Elementary, Coos Bay, OR. 1 session, 5 hours, 496 participants. Youth Community Engagement & Leadership Research indicates that community engagement is one of the most effective methods of positive youth development. Leadership skills go hand-in-hand with community engagement, in that they are life skills that assist youth to make positive connections and have lasting impact in their community. The 4-H vision is for all youth to experience economic and social success in adulthood while making positive contributions to their communities. Community Engagement and Leadership opportunities are critical steps for youth toward achieving that vision. Wells, E. E. (2011). Ages and Stages of Youth Development. Youth Advocates for 4-H Training. Newport, OR. 1 hour, 30 participants. Wells, E. E. (2011-2009). College Scholarship Workshop. Myrtle Point and Charleston, OR. 4 sessions, 7 hours, 36 participants. Wells, E. E. (2011-2008). Speak Easy Clinic. 4-H volunteers, parents & members grades 4-12, Myrtle Point, Gold Beach and Port Orford, OR. 3 sessions, 5 hours, 42 participants. Wells, E. E. (2011-2006). Why Keep Records? 4-H volunteers, parents & members grades 4-12, Coos Bay, Gold Beach and Myrtle Point, OR. 14 sessions, 16 total hours, 319 participants.


Wells, E. E. (2011-2006). Camp Counselor Training: Camp Staff Expectations, Role of a Camp Counselor, Essential Elements, Risk Management, Behavior Management, Communication at Camp and Problem Solving. Youth grades 7-12.

(2011-2006). 4-H Camp. Myrtle Point, OR. 16 sessions, 86 hours, 94 participants.

(2011-2008). Outdoor School. Myrtle Point, OR. 12 sessions, 20 hours, 42 participants.

(2008). 4-H Camp. Gold Beach, OR. 1 session, 4 hours, 17 participants. (invited presenter)

Wells, E. E. (2009). Girl Scouts Challenge and Change Leadership Retreat: Characteristics of Effective Leaders. Youth grades 9-12, Coos Bay, OR. 1 session, 3 hours, 9 participants. (invited presenter) Martz, T. & Wells, E. E. (2008). Career Skill Building Workshop: First Impressions and Etiquette. Youth grades 9-12, Roseburg, OR. 1 session, 4 hours, 14 participants. (invited presenter) Arnold, M. E. & Wells, E. E. (2008). Youth Participatory Evaluation: Benefits & Challenges, Clover Reflection, Three Step Interviews, Forum Modeling, and Table Top Graffiti. Youth grades 9-12 from Benton, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Lane, Morrow and Umatilla Counties. Bend, OR. 2 sessions, 22 hours, 56 participants. Wells, E. E. (2007). Community Family Fun Nights: Nutritious Snacks. Coos Coastal Futures Community Action Project, Myrtle Point and Coquille, OR. 6 sessions, 6 hours, 104 participants. Arnold, M. E., Wells, E. E., Martz, T., Fortune, A., & Hart, D. (2007-2006). Coastal Futures Training: Glued to a Stick, Benefits & Challenges, Clover Reflection, Three-Step Interviews and Forum Modeling. Youth grades 9-12 and adult advisors.

Arnold, M. E. & Wells, E. E. (2007). Tillamook County, Cloverdale, OR. 1 session, 6 hours, 15 participants.

Arnold, M. E., Wells, E. E. & Martz, T. (2006). Lincoln County, Newport, OR. 2 sessions, 12 hours, 23 participants.

Arnold, M. E., Martz, T., Fortune, A., Hart, D. & Wells, E. E. (2006). Coos and Curry Counties, Gold Beach, OR. 2 sessions, 12 hours, 7 participants.

Positive Youth Development The Oregon 4-H program is built on the theoretical model of Positive Youth Development. Oregon 4-H teaches subject matter and life skills through an intentional process that helps young people meet key developmental needs. Positive youth development educational programs are the core of the Coos County 4-H program.


Wells, E. E. (2011-2010). Coos Youth Auction Program Orientation. 4-H volunteers, parents and members grades 5-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 3 sessions, 3 hours, 353 participants. Wells, E. E. (2011-2009). Horse Bowl Contest Orientation. Myrtle Point, OR. 3 sessions, 4 hours, 26 participants. Wells, E. E. & Easley, M. L. (2011-2008). Cookie Camp: Techniques and Resources for Baking Cookies. Youth grades 4-12, 4-H volunteers and parents, Myrtle Point, OR. 4 sessions, 8 hours, 105 participants. Wells, E.E., Lilienthal, H. (2009). Bandon Summer Recreation Program: Sand Painting. Myrtle Point, OR. 3 sessions, 3 hours, 37 participants. Wells, E. E. (2009-2006). Growin’ Yer Grub Day Camp. Youth grades 4-6.

(2009). Paper Making. Coquille and North Bend, OR. 2 sessions, 2 hours, 33 participants.

(2008). Grains Give You Energy. Coquille, OR. 2 sessions, 2 hours, 21 participants.

(2007-2006). Reading Nutrition Labels. Coquille and North Bend, OR. 8 sessions, 8 hours total, 64 participants.

(2006). Recycling Flower Pots. North Bend, OR. 2 sessions, 90 minutes, 12 participants.

Volunteer Leader Education Strong volunteer development is the basis for the overall success of the Coos County 4-H Program. The structure for this development includes providing training and continuing education for adult 4-H volunteers and older 4-H members. 4-H fills an important role in communities by preparing adults and youth to make decisions, develop leadership and job skills and become contributing community members. Wells, E. E. (2011-2006). New 4-H Leader Training: The 4-H Network, The Oregon 4-H Program Logic Model, Overview of 4-H, Role of 4-H Leaders, Risk Management, Club Management, and 4-H Communication. New 4-H volunteers.

(2011-2006). Coos County: Bandon, Coquillle, Coos Bay, Myrtle Point and North Bend, OR. 34 sessions, 34 hours, 112 participants.

(2010). Douglas County, Roseburg, OR. 1 session, 3 hours, 16 participants. (invited presenter)

(2008). Curry County, Gold Beach, OR. 1 session, 2 hours, 18 participants. (invited presenter)

Wells, E. E. & Easley, M. L. (2010-2009). Ready for that Foods Contest? Strategies and Resources for 4-H Foods Club Leaders. 4-H Volunteers.

(2010). Southwest Oregon 4-H Leaders’ Forum, Roseburg, OR. 1 session, 1 hour, 6 participants.


(2009). Western Regional 4-H Leaders’ Forum, Denver, CO. 1 session, 1 hour, 18 participants.

Wells, E. E. & Smith, J., & Miller, L. (2010). Stamp Up a Storm! Techniques and Resources for 4-H Expressive Arts Club Leaders. 4-H Volunteers.

Wells, E. E. & Smith, J. (2010). Southwest Oregon 4-H Leaders’ Forum, Roseburg, OR. 1 session, 1 hour, 16 participants.

Miller, L., Smith, J. & Wells, E. E. (2008). Oregon 4-H Leaders’ Forum, Dallas, OR. 1 session, 1 hour, 12 participants.

Wells, E. E. & Easley, M. L. (2009). It’s in the Bag: Techniques and Resources for 4-H Clothing Club Leaders. 4-H volunteers, Western Regional 4-H Leaders’ Forum and OSU 4-H Summer Conference, Denver, CO and Corvallis, OR. 2 sessions, 2 hours, 35 participants. Wells, E. E. (2008). Volunteer Management A to Z. New 4-H faculty, Fall New 4-H Agent Retreat, Hood Rover, OR. 1 session, 90 minutes, 14 participants. (invited presenter) Miller, L. & Wells, E. E. (2008). What was the Judge Thinking? Overview of How 4-H Educational Displays and Presentations Are Judged. 4-H volunteers, Oregon 4-H Leaders’ Forum, Dallas, OR. 1 session, 1 hour, 6 participants.

Curriculum Development

Arnold, M. E., Black, L., Rose, P., & Wells, E. E. (2011-2010). Setting the Stage for Learning and Growing: A Professional Development Training Guide for Youth Workers. 4-H Youth Development Education, Oregon State University: Corvallis, OR. In progress.

This curriculum is being developed for youth development educators to use for professional development training with 4-H volunteers, 4-H teen leaders, and other youth program facilitators. The curriculum uses activity-based lessons to teach about the fundamentals of positive youth development programming. Topics covered include: youth-adult partnerships, life skill development, program quality, the 8 Essential Elements, experiential learning, and positive youth development. My specific roles include co-developing the curriculum outline, identifying and adapting 2 activities for each topic, designing the activity page layout, and pilot testing activities. Arnold, M. E., & Wells, E. E. (2007). Participatory Evaluation with Youth: Building Skills for

Youth Community Action. 4-H Youth Development Education, Oregon State University: Corvallis, OR. 66 pps.

This curriculum grew out of the 4-H Coastal Futures project and is designed for use in trainings with youth and adults. The curriculum provides training in youth/adult partnerships, framing community issues, holding community forums, data analysis,


reporting and action. Dr. Arnold and I developed the curriculum outline and activity page layout together and both did the editing. My other specific roles included identifying and adapting the activities for the Youth/Adult Partnership section, adding teaching and facilitation notes throughout the curriculum and pilot testing activities. The curriculum was used to train 118 youth and adults in Oregon. The curriculum has been shared widely through reports, articles, and professional development seminars. Highlights include a featured article in the national Innovation Center for Youth Development’s newsletter Innovate, and a feature in Oregon State University’s research magazine Terra. The program was featured as the October 2010 Program Spotlight on the 4-H National Headquarters website. Four peer-refereed journal articles about the curriculum have been published in The Journal of Youth Development, The Journal of Extension, and The Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship. The program has also been shared with youth development professionals through posters and seminars at state, regional, and national conferences, with over 100 copies of the curriculum distributed on request. In 2009, a group of teens from Deschutes County, OR (who had been trained with the curriculum) prepared an abstract for the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association (AEA). Their abstract was reviewed and accepted for presentation at the conference. The teens traveled to Orlando, FL, and presented their session “Participatory Evaluation with Youth: Perspectives of Youth Researchers” at the conference. Noted youth evaluation expert, Dr. Kim Sabo served as moderator/discussant for the youth. This was the first time in the history of AEA that youth were peer-refereed presenters at the conference. The curriculum has been used by several youth evaluators within and outside of the 4-H organization. In particular, the curriculum was distributed in 2010 by USDA to its grantees in the national large-scale rural youth development program (that includes 4-H, Girl Scouts USA, and FFA) as a suggested model for conducting program evaluation. In 2009, the curriculum received the MetLife Foundation Award of Excellence, which is 1 of 4 national awards given by the National 4-H Council to programs exhibiting excellence in citizenship programming in an after-school/out-of-school environment. The $1,500 cash award was used to support the teens attending the AEA conference.

Educational Materials Within the scope of Extension education, materials to support teaching and facilitated delivery of programs can take many forms. These include county/area use publications that support educational workshop, teaching materials developed for use with specific training sessions, program management materials with support delivery of facilitated programs, and materials that bring the educational message to a broader audience (i.e. newsletters, websites, etc.).


Newsletters Wells, E. E. (2011-2006). 4-H Monitor. 4-H families, Coos County, OR. 6 issues/year, average circulation: 400. Teaching Materials Wells, E. E. (2011-2006). Horse Bowl Contest Question Set. 180 questions and answers for annual county 4-H horse bowl contest. Youth grades 4-12, 150 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2011-2006). Animal Science Judging Contests. Teaching materials for animal science projects including: beef, dairy, sheep, swine, dogs, rabbits, cavies, poultry and pigeons. Youth grades 4-12, 180 distributed.

Wells, E. E. (2010). Pocket Card Instructions. Southwest Oregon Regional Leaders’ Forum, Roseburg, OR. 4-H volunteers and members grades 9-12, 16 distributed.

Wells, E. E. (2010). Rubber Stamping Resource List. Southwest Oregon Regional Leaders’ Forum, Roseburg, OR. 4-H volunteers and members grades 9-12, 16 distributed.

Wells, E. E. (2010). Camp Behavior Management. Outdoor School and 4-H Camp, Bridge, OR. Outdoor School and 4-H Camp counselors grades 9-12, 28 distributed.

Wells, E. E. (2009). First Steps to Finding the Perfect College, Choose a Major Before One Chooses You, Questions to Ask College Reps. 4-H Survivor Camp. College prep session handouts. Youth grades 9-12, 12 sets distributed.

Wells, E. E. & Easley, M. L. (2009). Is this a Good Recipe for a Foods Contest? Activity worksheet. 4-H volunteers, 18 distributed.

Wells, E. E. (2009). Scholarship Application Tips for Success. Workshop handout. Youth grades 11-12, 10 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2009). Oregon Agriculture Jeopardy Question Set. 50 questions and answers for a game. Shared at the Oregon Fairs Association Spring Convention, 78 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2009). Managing Risk at Camp, Relating to Kids, Roles of a Camp Counselor. Camp counselor training handouts. Youth grades 7-12, 28 sets distributed. Wells, E. E. (2009). Tips for Successful Foods Contests, Preparing for Clothing Contests. 4-H volunteers, 24 sets distributed. Wells, E. E. (2009, 2006). Why Keep Records? Four games for teaching record keeping skills. Youth grades 4-12, 175 distributed.


Wells, E. E. (2008). Dress for Success, Cell Phone and Email Etiquette, Writing Thank You Notes. Handouts. Career Skill Building Workshop, Youth grades 7-12, 14 sets distributed. Wells, E. E. (2008). Supporting Volunteers, Roles Taken During Group Discussion, Using Questions to Move Groups Forward, Redirecting Volunteer Energy and Volunteer Scenarios. Handouts. New 4-H Faculty, 14 sets distributed. Wells, E. E. & Ruhn, M. (2008). Sample Camp Counselor Position Description. Handout. Camp Staff and Youth grades 7-12. 101 distributed. Easley, M. L. & Wells, E. E. (2008). Tips for Baking Cookies. Handout. Youth grades 4-12, 16 distributed. Arnold, M. E., Martz, T., & Wells, E. E. (2006). Building Skills for Community Youth Engagement Teaching Kit. This teaching kit is used for training with youth and adult groups in communities. The kit includes the Building Skills for Community Youth Engagement, and all materials, handouts, wall charts, and other props needed to conduct the training. 1 distributed. Slide Sets, Video Tapes, CDs, DVDs Wells, E. E., Jernsteadt, K. and Bower, S. (2010). Coos County 4-H Leaders Association and You. [Slide set, 28 slides]. Myrtle Point, OR: Coos County OSU Extension office. 4-H volunteers, parents & members. 325 viewers. Wells, E. E. (2009). Empowering Volunteers. [Slide set, 4 slides]. Myrtle Point, OR: Coos County OSU Extension office. 4-H faculty and staff. 32 viewers. Wells, E. E. (2009). Coos Youth Auction Program Orientation. [Slide set, 21 slides]. Myrtle Point, OR: Coos County OSU Extension office. 4-H volunteers, parents & members. 281 viewers. Wells, E. E. (2009-2007). Year in Review. [Slide set, 100 slides]. Myrtle Point, OR: Coos County OSU Extension office. 4-H volunteers, parents & members. 400 viewers. Program Management Materials Wells, E. E. (2011-2009). Coos County 4-H: Keeping It Green! Informational bookmark. Teachers and students grades 9-12. 150 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2011-2007). Coos County 4-H: Join the Fun! Informational bookmark. 3,000 distributed. Wells, E. E. & Bower, S. (2011-2006). 4-H Fair Exhibitor Handbook. 4-H youth grades K-12, parents, volunteers, fair superintendents and judges. 3,000 distributed.


Wells, E. E. & Lilienthal, H. (2011-2006). 4-H Camp Myrtlewood Brochures. Youth grades 4-6 and parents. 1,050 distributed. Wells, E. E. & Coos Youth Auction Committee (2011-2006). Coos Youth Auction Handbook. FFA and 4-H parents and youth grades 5-12 in auction project, 600 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2010). 4-H Pig Scramble Application and Contest Guidelines. Myrtle Point, OR: Coos County Fair. 4-H volunteers, parents & members. 35 distributed. Wells, E. E., Lilienthal, H. & volunteers (2010-2008). Coos County 4-H in the Mall. Club demonstrations, hands-on activities and displays. 175 public contacts. Wells, E. E. & Bower, S. (2009-2006). 4-H Recognition Festival Program. Informational handout. 4-H youth grades K-12, volunteers and family members. 200 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2008-2006). What’s Happening with 4-H? Flyers to promote 4-H educational programs. Youth grades K-12 and parents. 3,200 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2006). 4-H Record Book Evaluation Form. 4-H youth grades 4-12. 900 distributed.

Evaluation Tools or Instruments for Data Collection Wells, E.E. (2011). 4-H Camp Parent Survey. Phone survey questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 75 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2010). Outdoor School Evaluation. End-of-program questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 2 pps., 63 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2010). College Scholarship Clinic Evaluation. End-of-program questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 2 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2010). New 4-H Member Survey. Phone survey questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 33 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2010). 2010 4-H Needs Assessment Survey. Phone survey questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 32 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2010). Cookie Camp Evaluation. End-of-program questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 34 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2009). Outdoor School Evaluation. End-of-program questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 2 pps., 60 distributed.


Wells, E. E. (2009). Outdoor School Focus Group Evaluation. Set of questions to guide a focus group evaluation conversation. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 8 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2009). 4-H Needs Assessment. Phone and email interview survey form. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 35 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2009-2007). Natural Resource Days Teacher Evaluation. End-of-program questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 24 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2009-2007). Natural Resource Days Volunteer Instructor Evaluation. End-of-program questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 72 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2008). Coos County 4-H Camp Evaluation. Mail survey questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 p., 63 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2008-2007). 4-H Needs Assessment. Mail survey questionnaire and interview survey form. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 2 pps., 185 distributed. Wells, E. E. (2007). Southwestern Oregon Junior Leaders’ Retreat Evaluation. End-of-program questionnaire. OSU Extension Service, Myrtle Point, OR. 2 pps., 52 distributed.

Team or Collaborative Efforts

Peterson, C., Lilienthal, H., & Wells, E. E. (2011-2009). Nutrition Carnivals are collaborative efforts with the OSU Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) to offer nutrition programming for Coos County students grades K-4. Each carnival offers 6 hands-on, interactive learning stations based on approved NEP curriculum. Students learn about the 5 food groups and how to make healthy food choices. The learning stations are taught by 4-H and NEP faculty and staff and trained volunteers. I taught one of the stations at each carnival. Each year this program reaches approximately 3 schools, for a total of 36 teachers, 12 teaching aides and 1,080 students grades K-4. Wells, E. E., Lilienthal, H., Powrie, S., Logan, I., Martz, T. & Shull, B. (2011-2008). Myrtle Point Sixth Grade Outdoor School is a collaborative effort with the Myrtle Point School District to offer 2 days and 2 nights of outdoor school at Camp Myrtlewood for sixth grade students. The program consists of 12 hands-on, interactive learning stations where students learn about forests, watersheds, wildlife, fish, compasses, wildfire safety, Native American flutes and crafts, watercolor painting, nature poetry, outdoor cookery and archery. Students also learn 4-H camp traditions, including a nightly campfire complete with songs and skits. 12 trained high school students volunteer as cabin group counselors. Parent volunteers cook and serve breakfast both days. I facilitated planning committee meetings, organized the learning stations, served as outdoor school director, trained and supervised high school


counselors, and evaluated the program. Each year the program reaches approximately 60 students grade 6, 12 students grades 9-12 and 12 parents. Wells, E. E., Lilienthal, H., Huff, T., Tally, J., Bailey, E., & Morse, S. (2011-2006). Natural Resource Field Days is a collaborative effort with the South Slough National Estuarine Reserve and Coos Bay Bureau of Land Management which offers a natural resource educational program for Coos County fifth graders. The program consists of 4-6 field trip days annually. Each day offers 6 hands-on, interactive learning stations based on Project Learning Tree and Project Wild curriculum. Students learn about tree growth, tree measurements, tree and shrub identification, maps & compasses, wildlife populations and wildlife/habitat interactions. The learning stations are taught by local volunteer natural resource professionals and program organizers. I facilitate planning committee meetings, design learning stations, recruit and train volunteer instructors and evaluate the program. Each year the field days reach approximately 8 teachers, 240 fifth grade students and 16 parents.

Student, Participant/Client and Program Evaluations Student and/or Participant/Client Teaching Evaluations Citizen Evaluations of Teaching (CET) These teaching evaluations use a standard form provided by Extension Administration which is mailed to the OSU campus for processing. It provides a universal evaluation of teaching that is used by all Extension program areas. The CET form was created in 2009 and faculty members were asked to complete 1 CET that year. Beginning in 2010, faculty members were asked to complete 3 CETs per year.

Year Students Eval/Ret Class Title Rating (Rating Scale: 6 = excellent: 1 = poor) 2011 7 volunteers, 7 youth 14 Why Keep Records? 5.6 2011 9 pre-service teachers 9 Project Learning Tree 5.9 2011 2 volunteers, 6 youth 8 Winter Leadership Retreat 5.6 2010 10 volunteers, 6 youth 16 Stamp Up A Storm! 6.0 2010 25 volunteers 25 New Leader Training 5.5 2010 10 adults, 24 youth 34 Why Keep Records? 5.8 2009 28 volunteers 28 New Leader Training 5.5 2009 10 faculty 10 Volunteer Management

5.5


Student and Participant/Client Teaching Evaluations These teaching evaluations were conducted using 3 different forms that were standard for the 4-H program prior to the Citizen Evaluations of Teaching (CET) form that was developed by Extension Administration in 2009.

Year Students Eval/Ret Class Title Rating (Rating Scale: 6 = excellent: 1 = poor) 2010 6 volunteers 6 Ready for that Foods

Contest? 5.0

2009 18 volunteers 16 It’s in the Bag 4.6 2009 17 volunteers 10 Ready for that Foods

Contest? 4.8

2008 8 faculty/staff 8 Participatory Eval w/ Youth 5.6 (Rating Scale: 5 = excellent: 1 = poor) 2010 6 volunteers, 28 youth 34 Cookie Camp 5.0 2008 8 teachers 7 Natural Resource Days

4.5

2008 17 teachers 15 Project Wet and Wild 4.9 2008 15 volunteers 15 It’s in the Bag 4.9 2007 8 teachers 5 Natural Resource Day 4.0 2006 11 volunteers 11 New Leader Training 5.0 2006 6 volunteers 6 New Leader Training 4.7 2006 7 teachers 7 Project Learning Tree 4.8 (Rating Scale: 4 = excellent: 1 = poor) 2008 12 volunteers 12 Stampin’ for Success 4.0 2008 6 volunteers 6 What’s the Judge Thinking? 4.0 2008 61 camp staff 35 You Want What? 3.4 2007 7 adults & youth 5 What’s the Buzz about YAP? 3.9 2007 12 volunteers 10 Stamp-tastic 4-H Fair

Projects 3.9

Program Evaluations Annual 4-H Needs Assessment (2011). For this program evaluation, I conducted a phone and email survey with 32 adult stakeholders. Two-thirds of the individuals were youth-oriented community members, but are not directly involved in the 4-H program. The remaining one third were program volunteers. I gathered information about youth development needs in the county, issues and concerns, and desired program topics and formats for educational programs/materials. I used the information gathered from this needs assessment, along


with past needs assessments, to prioritize programming for 2011. The top four programming priorities identified by the community members were:

Science, Engineering and Technology (n = 29)

Healthy Living / Nutrition (n = 29)

Business / Customer Service Skills (n = 28)

Natural Resources (n=21) Other program needs identified by the community members were:

4-H Marketing (n=26)

After School programs (n = 24)

Winter Leadership Retreat (2011). This was an end-of-program survey that was completed by 7 of the 8 participants (n=7). It included retrospective post/pre assessment of 13 leadership skills, and open-ended questions about skills learned during the retreat. Most participants (90%) reported high (4 or 5 of 5) self-assessed ratings of their leadership skills before attending the retreat. Only one participant reported significant increases in some skill levels as a result of the training. Participants reported that overall, the training helped them gain a great deal of skills in leadership (4 or 5 of 5). Participants reported that the most important things learned included public speaking (43%), college scholarship and resume tips (29%) and teamwork (29%). 100% of the participants gave the overall retreat a rating of excellent (5 of 5) and said that they would recommend it to others and/or participate again. 4-H Camp Parent Survey (2011). For this evaluation, I administered a survey via phone, email and in-person interviews. Of the 75 surveys that were distributed, 44 were returned/ completed (n=44). We have had to cancel 4-H Camp 2 of the past 3 years due to low registration numbers. The purpose of this survey was to gather feedback from parents of potential campers about changes we can make to encourage more participation. The results of this survey will be used to inform the camp committee’s decisions about the dates and format of 4-H Camp 2012. All of the parents surveyed (n=44) had seen advertising for 4-H Camp 2011 and 27% registered their children to attend. 69% of parents surveyed said that the last week of June does not work well for 4-H Camp due to other family commitments. 55% would prefer to have 4-H Camp offered during early July and 25% would prefer it in August. If we offered 4-H Camp as a day camp and as an overnight camp, 79% of parents surveyed would send their children to the day camp for reasons including cost (35%), the popularity of Growin’ Yer Grub 4-H Day Camp (33%) and hesitancy to send their children to overnight camps (33%). 80% of parents said that the most they would be willing to pay for a 4-H Day Camp was $50, while 5% would be willing to pay $75 and 15% would only be willing to pay $25. The two most popular locations reported for a 4-H Day Camp were Coos Bay (66%) and Coquille (32%).


Annual 4-H Needs Assessment (2010). For this program evaluation, I conducted a phone survey with 30 adult stakeholders. These individuals were youth-oriented community members, but are not directly involved in the 4-H program. I gathered information about youth development needs in the county, issues and concerns, and desired program topics and formats for educational programs/materials. I used the information gathered from this needs assessment, along with past needs assessments, to prioritize programming for 2010. The top three programming priorities identified by the community members were:

Science, Engineering and Technology (n = 30)

Healthy Living / Nutrition (n = 27)

Animal Science (n = 24) Other program needs identified by the community members were:

4-H Marketing (n=28)

4-H website (n=25)

After School programs (n = 21) Communications Evaluation (2010). For this program evaluation, I conducted a phone survey with 30 adult volunteers and 4-H parents. These individuals were randomly selected from our membership database. I gathered information about the quality and effectiveness of our 4-H newsletter, emails, mailings, website and meetings. The overall ratings (1=poor, 5=excellent) were: newsletter (4/5), emails (5/5), mailings (5/5), website (3/5), meetings (3/5). IRB approval was not necessary for this evaluation. People had the most feedback about our website. They would like: information to be easier to find (n=30), more of our forms posted online (n=29), activity ideas and tips for 4-H meetings (n=20), information about all of the upcoming events (n=20), and blogs for sharing ideas (n=17). For the meetings, they would like to: have more time for leaders to get acquainted and network at leaders meetings (n=21) and would like more people to attend meetings so that committees could be stronger and more productive (n=18). They would also like to see more parent and older youth involvement in committees and at 4-H programs (n=29). They would also like to have Coos County 4-H on facebook (n=26) and receive text message reminders for deadlines and meetings (n=27).

Retention of Older Youth (2010). Retaining older youth is a priority in Coos County 4-H. When I arrived in Coos County in 2006, the five year average (2000-2005) of membership in grades 10-12 was 25%. During the last five years, I made a concerted effort to maintain that average and succeeded. Our five year average (2006-2010) of membership in grades 10-12 remains 25%. To achieve this retention, the 4-H volunteers, staff and I used a variety of methods to create an environment that includes the Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development. To evaluate our efforts, I conducted a focus group with 8 randomly-selected youth grades 10-12 from Coos County 4-H. I designed a series of questions to guide our discussion and investigate the reasons why they stayed in 4-H while some peers did not.


Youth reported a variety of reasons for staying in 4-H including:

Adult role models / mentors Friends Challenges in projects Chance to give back to others / their community Chance to be involved / make a difference Chance to help younger members (as others did for them) Set a goal of completing 9 years in 4-H and want to achieve that It's a family tradition to stay in 4-H for 9 years Want 4-H activities for college, scholarship, job applications Satisfaction / challenge of setting goals and working toward them 4-H is fun

It's interesting to note that the reasons reported tie directly to the Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development: Belonging, Independence, Mastery and Generosity. Youth were quick to highlight adult role models and mentors most specifically. While this is a fundamental part of our 4-H program, we often assume that it goes unnoticed by the youth, but I found out that this is not the case. Youth appreciate the adult mentors very much and said that they are a very critical part of why they have stayed in 4-H. Results were shared with 4-H staff and volunteers in Coos County and with community members.

Myrtle Point Sixth Grade Outdoor School (2009). Two methods were used to measure the effectiveness of this program: an end-of-session questionnaire that sixth graders completed after attending outdoor school and a follow-up focus group with OSU Extension faculty and Myrtle Point School District (MPSD) faculty and administrators. IRB approval was not necessary for this evaluation. Sixth grade students were asked to rate their personal characteristics and skill levels before and after outdoor school on a scale of 1-5, using a retrospective-pre/post design. The characteristics and skills were program outcomes based on the 8 Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development. Only 2-3 students reported a significant increase (p<0.01) for each characteristic and skill. My hypothesis is that 2 days/nights was not a enough time for students to perceive large changes in characteristics and skills. Evaluation results indicate that outdoor school is meeting the targeted 2009 National 4-H Science Logic Model knowledge outcomes including: increased awareness of science, improved science skills and knowledge, increased awareness of opportunities to contribute to society using science skills, and increased life skills. 4-H natural science programs also meet teachers’ needs by targeting National Science Educational Standards and providing an opportunity for youth to get out of the classroom and explore nature. Results from the follow-up focus group with 4 OSU Extension faculty and 4 MPSD faculty and administrators, indicated unanimous agreement that program outcomes were being


met and continuing Outdoor School was a priority for all involved. District administrators included $1,800 in the 2010 and 2011 budgets for Outdoor School even though MPSD took large budget cuts both years. Administrators said they intended to cover as many expenses as possible because this program was successful and remained a priority. In a time when budgets are extremely tight and school districts face tough decisions about down-sizing, this gesture by MPSD administration indicated that our programming made large impact on the District and the community. 4-H Survivor Camp (2009). This evaluation consisted of an end-of-session survey form that participants filled out after attending a 3-day leadership retreat. Ten total youth attended the retreat and all ten completed evaluations (n=10). Participants were asked to rate their skill levels before and after the retreat (for several different tasks) on a scale of 1-5, using a retrospective-pre/post design. The characteristics and skills were program outcomes based on the 8 Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development. IRB approval was not necessary for this evaluation. Six participants reported significant (p<0.01) increases in balancing a checkbook, three participants reported significant (p<0.01) increases in budgeting and two participants reported significant (p<0.01) increases in applying for a job and handshakes. At least 6 of the 10 reported increased skills relating to all topics (except meal planning), although not significant (p<0.01). Only 4 participants reported increased skills in meal planning, but 8 reported a high (4 or 5) skill level on this topic to begin with. Participants also reported the most important thing they learned, including: budgeting, roommate relations, balancing a checkbook, and self-defense. Seven of the 10 reported that they would start using these skills right away in high school and continue to use them after graduation. Participatory Evaluation with Youth (2008). This evaluation involved 3 methods and was designed to measure learning that occurred at trainings using the new curriculum and to track teams’ progress in their community after training. The first method involved collecting qualitative data throughout the trainings, ranging from informal debriefings to written reflections. Results were utilized to make improvements to future trainings. IRB approval was not necessary for this evaluation. The second evaluation method was an end-of-program questionnaire designed to measure learning. The curriculum was used to train 16 teams of youth and adults over 3 years. Ninety nine of 108 participants completed evaluation questionnaires at the end of trainings. Evaluation respondents were 71% female and 29% male. Twenty-five percent were adults and 75% were youth age 14-18. Participants reported significant changes in learning for all topics as a result of the training (p<0.01). In addition, over 97% of respondents indicated that: (1) they enjoyed the training; (2) learned things they could use; (3) felt prepared to lead a community forum; and (4) learned things they had not learned in other places. Respondents also rated the training quality as “good” or “very good” (85%) and 92% rated effectiveness of trainings as “good” or “very good.”


The third part of the evaluation involved monitoring each team for successful implementation, to see how well the project unfolded once the team returned to their community. Two longer-term outcomes for the project, hosting a community forum and conducting an action project, were monitored for success. Of the 5 teams trained in 2007, 4 hosted a forum and completed an action project. The fifth team dropped from the project immediately following the training. Ten teams were trained in January and February of 2008. Three teams held community forums and one team completed an action project before December 2008. 4-H School Enrichment (2007). This evaluation was developed to measure effectiveness and learning that occurred as a result of school enrichment programs. It involved two end-of-program questionnaires (one for teachers and the other for students). Ninety seven percent of teachers (n=26) reported that they received excellent communication from 4-H staff, 98% reported that students were engaged with hands-on 4-H learning activities, 100% reported that the 4-H activities met educational benchmarks, 100% reported that they would request 4-H school enrichment programs next year. Teachers also suggested several ideas for new curriculum needs and changes to existing activities. IRB approval was not necessary for this evaluation. Results from student questionnaires (n=75) indicated that 50% of the students had heard of 4-H before participating in a 4-H school enrichment club, 97% could correctly identify the four H’s, and 100% could list at least 3 project areas (in addition to livestock) that they could study in 4-H. Students also reported several behavior changes from their 4-H participation, including: 51% changed how they communicated with others, 61% tried new science experiments, 55% looked at food labels to determine nutritional values, 61% recognized where food comes from and tried to eat foods that were produced locally, 53% planted a tree, 62% started their own garden, and 48% reported that they planned to join a traditional 4-H club in fall 2009. Natural Resource Field Days (2007). This evaluation utilized two questionnaires (one for teachers and one for volunteer instructors) that were completed at the end of the program. One hundred percent of the teachers (n=7) reported that the field trip met their expectations and 71% currently use Project Learning Tree curriculum in their classrooms and will use it in the future. One teacher added, “The hands-on and interactive activities were well done and provided students an excellent experience. Your organization provided an invaluable educational opportunity for students and staff.” Results were shared with the teachers, volunteer instructors and partnering agencies: South Slough, Bureau of Land management and Society of American Foresters. IRB approval was not necessary for this evaluation.


Peer Teaching Evaluations

Year Class Person Completing Peer Review 2011 Ages & Stages of Youth Carolyn Ashton 2010 College Scholarship Clinic Linda White 2010 New Leader Training Teresa Middleton 2009 Project Learning Tree Joy Tally, Education Specialist, South

Slough Pre-Service Teacher Workshop National Estuarine Reserve

2009 Project Wild Teacher Workshop Sharon Morse, Interpretive Specialist, Bureau of Land Management

2008 Volunteer Management: A to Z Claire Sponseller 2008 Youth Participatory Evaluation Mary Arnold 2007 Youth Community Action Mary Arnold 2007 Camp Counselor Training Tracy Martz

Other Assignments Extension Program Leadership Leadership for a balanced 4-H Youth Development Education Program includes providing leadership for the delivery of educational programs. Because of the number and diversity of projects and activities in the 4-H Youth Development Program, it is critical that a faculty member engages other educators in the delivery of content-related classes and events. Many educational programs either include or culminate in events such as clinics, camps or contests which provide opportunities for members and volunteers to utilize the new skills.

Summary Extension Program Leadership

Type # of Programs # of Participants

Natural Science Education 32 2,220

School Enrichment 449 13,130

Youth Community Engagement

& Leadership 26 707

Positive Youth Development 220 15,088

Volunteer Leader Education 30 891

Total 757 32,036


Natural Science Education Youth development research indicates that today’s youth are becoming increasingly disconnected from nature. They gravitate toward electronic entertainment including computer, video games, MP3 players and cell phones. Their parents often work full-time and do not have time to engage them in outdoor activities. Research indicates that connecting with natural resources is one of the most effective methods of positive youth development. Coos County is rich in natural resources and many adults in the county are employed in natural resource fields. Various presenters. (2011-2007). Natural Resource Field Days: Tree Measurements, Plant Identification, Tree Growth, Habitat, Map & Compasses, and Wildlife learning stations. Youth grade 5, South Slough Reserve, Charleston, OR. 23 sessions, 161 hours, 1,504 participants. (Designed program, developed curriculum, organized, promoted, facilitated, taught, evaluated) Torres, M. (2009). How Plants Grow. Ocean Crest Earth Day Celebration. Learning stations for youth grades K-5, Bandon, OR. 1 session, 5 hours, 445 participants. (Organized) Various presenters. (2011-2008). Outdoor School: Natural Science and Native American Arts learning stations. Myrtle Point sixth grade students, Camp Myrtlewood, Bridge, OR. 8 sessions, 160 hours, 271 participants. (Organized, developed curriculum, coordinated logistics, served as camp director, supervised high school counselors, evaluated) School Enrichment Coos County 4-H School Enrichment programs are designed to provide students with a 4-H club experience in their classroom. The majority of our School Enrichment programs are offered as a 6-week series of hands-on, educational activities. Students are encouraged to join 4-H to continue their involvement. School Enrichment programs focus on: agriculture, art, gardening/plant science, health/nutrition, leadership skills, natural science, and science, engineering and technology. Lilienthal, H. and various presenters. (2011-2009). School Enrichment Programs: agriculture, art, gardening/plant science, health/nutrition, natural science, and science, engineering and technology. Youth grades K-12, Coos County, OR. 277 sessions, 207 hours, 10,353 participants. (Advised, evaluated) Martz, T. and various presenters. (2008-2006). School Enrichment Programs: agriculture, gardening/plant science, health/nutrition, leadership skills, natural science, and science, engineering and technology. Youth grades 4-12, Coos County, OR. 172 sessions, 129 hours, 2,777 participants. (Advised, evaluated) Youth Community Engagement & Leadership Research indicates that community engagement is one of the most effective methods of


positive youth development. Leadership skills go hand-in-hand with community engagement, in that they are life skills that assist youth to make positive connections and have lasting impact in their community. The 4-H vision is for all youth to experience economic and social success in adulthood while making positive contributions to their communities. Community Engagement and Leadership opportunities are critical steps for youth toward achieving that vision. Volunteer 4-H Leaders & Club Members. (2011-2006). 4-H in the Mall: Information Fair. Adults and youth grades K-12, North Bend, OR. 5 sessions, 24 hours, 548 participants. (Advised volunteer planning committee, organized, promoted) Black, L. (2010). 4-H Community Emergency Response Training. 4-H volunteers and members grades 9-12. Charleston, OR. 2 sessions, 12 hours, 22 participants. (Organized logistics, promoted) Martz, T., Ruhn, M. and Wells, E. E. (2009). 4-H Survivor Camp. Spring break leadership retreat. 4-H volunteers and youth grades 9-12. Topics including: skills for living on own after high school and applying for college and jobs, 4-H Center, Salem, OR. 4 sessions, 96 hours, 14 participants. (Organized, promoted, prepared lesson plans, coordinated logistics) Wiley, H., Wiley, K., Wiley, R. & Crockett, R. (2007). Community Family Fun Nights: Physical Activities, Arts & Crafts, & Movies. Coos Coastal Futures Community Action Project, Myrtle Point and Coquille, OR. 12 sessions, 48 hours, 104 participants. Junior Leaders. (2006). Coastal Futures Forum. Coos County residents, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 session, 1 hour, 12 participants. (Advised volunteers, promoted, organized, evaluated) Arnold, M., Martz, T. & Fortune, A. (2006). Coastal Futures Training. Adults and youth grades 7-11, Gold Beach, OR. 2 sessions, 12 hours, 7 participants. (Promoted, facilitated) Positive Youth Development The Oregon 4-H program is built on the theoretical model of Positive Youth Development. Oregon 4-H teaches subject matter and life skills through an intentional process that helps young people meet key developmental needs. Positive youth development educational programs are the core of the Coos County 4-H program. MacTavish, K. and Bliss, J. (2011). Communities and Natural Resources: OSU Course FS 511. Graduate students, Coos Bay, OR. 1 session, 6 hours, 16 participants. (Organized, facilitated panel session and community service project) Kollmann, B. (2011). Livestock Nutrition. 4-H volunteers, parents & members grades 4-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 2 sessions, 4 hours, 24 participants. (Organized, promoted)


(2011-2007). Horse Bowl Contest. 4-H volunteers, parents & youth grades 4-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 5 sessions, 28 hours, 108 participants. (Secured and oriented judge, organized) (2011-2007). Horse Judging Contest. 4-H volunteers, parents & youth grades 4-12, Coos Bay, OR. 6 sessions, 33 hours, 521 participants. (Secured and oriented judge, organized) Various presenters. (2011-2007). Leaders Association Horse Clinic and Show. Adults and youth grades 4-12, Coos Bay, OR. 10 sessions, 90 hours, 800 participants. (Advised volunteer planning committee, promoted, organized) (2011-2006). 4-H Starter Project. Adults and youth grades 5-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 36 sessions, 72 hours, 120 participants. (Advised volunteer committee, processed paperwork, scheduled interviews & site visits, promoted, solicited donations) Various presenters. (2011-2006). Small Animal Spring Clinic. 4-H volunteers, parents & members grades 4-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 6 sessions, 32 hours, 161 participants. (Secured and oriented instructor, promoted, developed judging contest, organized) (2011-2006). Horse Pre-fair Contests. 4-H volunteers, parents & youth grades 4-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 12 sessions, 96 hours, 925 participants. (Secured and oriented judge, advised volunteer committee, organized, evaluated) (2011-2006). Presentation Contest. 4-H volunteers, parents and youth grades 4-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 12 sessions, 104 hours, 381 participants. (Secured and oriented judge, organized, promoted, evaluated) (2011-2006). 4-H Shows, Displays, Contests at Coos County Fair. 4-H volunteers, parents, youth grades K-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 6 sessions, 40 days, 480 hours, 10,325 participants. (Advised volunteer committees, secured and oriented judges, organized, evaluated) (2011-2006). Food & Clothing Contests. 4-H volunteers, parents and youth grades 4-12, Coos Bay and Myrtle Point, OR. 12 sessions, 72 hours, 215 participants. (Advised volunteer committees, secured and oriented judges, organized, evaluated) Various presenters. (2011-2006). 4-H Recognition Festival. 4-H volunteers, parents & youth grades K-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 6 sessions, 18 hours, 760 participants. (Advised volunteer committees, organized, evaluated) Various presenters. (2011-2006). Livestock Pre-fair Clinic. 4-H volunteers, parents & members grades 4-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 5 sessions, 15 hours, 222 participants. (Secured and oriented judges, organized, promoted, evaluated) Cranston, K., Earl, V, Earl, R, Soules, B & Soules, C. (2011-2006). 4-H Japanese Exchange. 4-H


volunteers, parents and youth grades 7-9, Coos County, OR. 86 sessions, 2,064 hours, 48 participants. (Advised volunteer committee, promoted, organized) (2010-2006). Livestock Judging Contest. 4-H members grades 4-12, Myrtle Point, OR. 12 sessions, 26 hours, 189 participants. (Advised volunteer committee, organized classes, promoted) Scolari, D. and Torres, G. (2010-2009). Coos Youth Auction Program Orientation. 4-H members grades 4-12, parents, volunteers, Myrtle Point, OR. 3 sessions, 3 hours, 273 participants. (Advised volunteer committee, organized, evaluated) Volunteer Leader Education Strong volunteer development is the basis for the overall success of the Coos County 4-H Program. The structure for this development includes providing training and continuing education for adult 4-H volunteers and older 4-H members to give them skills to do their jobs well. 4-H fills an important role in communities by preparing adults and youth to make decisions, develop leadership and job skills and become contributing community members. Thompson, J. (2011-2009). Lamb and Wool Market Update. 4-H volunteers, parents & youth grades 4-12 and Coos County Livestock Association members, Myrtle Point, OR. 2 sessions, 6 hours, 28 participants. (Organized, promoted, facilitated) Various presenters. (2011-2006). Coos County 4-H Leaders Association educational programs. 4-H volunteers, parents & youth, Myrtle Point, OR. 24 sessions, 12 hours, 720 participants. (organized, taught, evaluated) Various presenters. (2010). Livestock Mineral Nutrition. Livestock producers and 4-H volunteers, Myrtle Point, OR. 1 session, 8 hours, 62 participants. (Organized logistics, promoted) Various presenters. (2010). Coos County Livestock Association Annual Meeting. Livestock producers and 4-H volunteers, Coquille, OR. 1 session, 3 hours, 67 participants. (Facilitated) Cofer, S., Sweeter, K. (2008). LEGO robotics training. SW Oregon 4-H volunteers, Coos Bay, OR. 2 sessions, 16 hours, 14 participants. (Promoted, coordinated logistics)

Administrative Leadership County Coordinator (2011 – 2008) Serve as County Coordinator (0.2 FTE), assist Area Staff Chair John Punches; handle day-to-day facilities and personnel issues; communicate regularly with Area Staff Chair to coordinate administration activities and avoid duplication of efforts.


Supervise one program assistant who: delivers school enrichment programs to youth grades K-12; maintains the 4-H enrollment database and fair entry database; processes new leader paperwork; promotes 4-H at community events; assists with larger 4-H programs; serves 3,000 youth and adults annually. Supervise 1 custodian who performs general cleaning and minor building maintenance. Supervised and mentored 3 temporary high school work experience students (4-H members) who worked 4 hours per week for 10 weeks. Mentored 2 new faculty members and 7 new staff members: introduced them to Coos County, coworkers, office policies and procedures. (also during Interim Staff Chair position)

Monitor and boost office morale; foster a supportive and energetic work environment; organize celebrations for faculty and staff of their personal and professional accomplishments; listen to concerns; provide calm responses and practical solutions; encourage collaboration among faculty members. (also during Interim Staff Chair position) Supported a faculty member from the agriculture program area while she was on extended medical leave; maintained on-going communication; advised program volunteers; and organized programs. (also during Interim Staff Chair position)

Authorize payments of invoices when Area Administrator is not available for signature; approve minor purchase for the office, monitor county; and identify budget needs.

Identify office efficiencies; identify best use of office space and basement storage space; adjusting duties of office support staff as needed to best manage workload. (also during Interim Staff Chair position) Maintain a sense of the community’s pulse and communicate regularly with Area Staff Chair on emerging issues/needs/concerns.

Serve as point of contact for clientele and County officials when Area Staff Chair is unavailable; identify/recruit/orient Extension Advisory Council members. Communicate with Extension volunteers and clientele when I am out in the community; participate in community events; foster a positive image and on-going communication for OSU Extension; foster collaboration with local organizations, agencies and businesses.


Interim Staff Chairperson (2008 – 2007) Served as Interim Staff Chair (0.2 FTE): attended Extension Administration monthly staff chair conference calls and bi-annual leadership team meetings, facilitated bi-annual advisory council meetings, communicated with the Coos County Commissioners, County Council and County Treasurer; provided reports to Extension Administration; solicited private and public support from local groups and individuals for Extension programming.

Supervised educational program assistants, office staff and middle management volunteers; conducted annual performance reviews for office staff; guided faculty through PROF process; facilitated communication and conflict resolution between faculty and staff; mentored 1 new staff member. Supervised 1 custodian with physical and mental disabilities. Authorized payments of invoices, faculty and staff payroll and expense reimbursements; prepared the 2008 office budget; communicated with the Coos County Commissioners, County Council and County Treasurer to administer the Extension tax service district. Maintained a sense of the community’s pulse; communicated regularly with local faculty and staff, statewide staff chairs and Extension Administration on emerging issues/needs/concerns.

Served as point of contact for clientele and County officials; organized and maintained Extension Advisory Council; provided regular newsletter, press releases and ads to increase visibility of Extension programs.

4-H Program Staff Supervisor (2011-2006) Advise Coos County 4-H Leaders Association volunteer board members overseeing an annual budget of $40,000 and serving 3,000 youth and adults annually.

Recruit, screen, train, supervise and evaluate an average of 100 volunteers each year in the Coos County 4-H Program who: provide leadership for 4-H clubs and county-wide 4-H programs for youth grades K-12 and parents; serve 3,000 youth and adults annually.

(2008-2007). Supervised 2 temporary (summer) student employees whose duties included assisting with preparing and implementing 4-H summer camps and events, county fair and recognition festival, target audience youth grades K-12, served 3,000 youth and adults annually.


(2011-2008). Conduct 4-H program needs assessments, collaborate with 4-H volunteers to conduct strategic planning and goal setting; report 4-H program accomplishments; provide regular newsletters, emails and press releases to increase participation in 4-H programs.

Public Information and Media

News Columns and Releases Wells, E. E., Coos Extension Faculty & Staff (2009-2007). OSU Extension Bridge. Coos Extension newspaper insert in The World Newspaper, Coos Bay, OR. 6 issues, 12 pps. per issue(each program area has a page). Published daily, 13,000 readers.

Wells, E. E. (2011-2006). What’s Happening with 4-H? Quarterly press releases. Total circulation: 7 newspapers (47,572), 4 radio stations (64,000), 1 TV station (63,000). TV and Radio Wells, E. E. (2011). Growing Healthy Communities: OSU Extension Service Centennial Celebration. 10 minute radio interview during live broadcast of the Evan in the Morning Show. Bi-Coastal Media, KDOC radio station, Coos Bay, OR. 16,000 listeners.

Wells, E. E. (2011). Growing Healthy Communities: OSU Extension Service Centennial Celebration. TV advertisement, KCBY, Coos Bay, OR. 63,000 viewers annually.

Wells, E. E. (2011-2006). Coos County 4-H: Join the Fun! TV advertisement, KCBY, Coos Bay, OR. 63,000 viewers annually.

Wells, E. E. (2011-2006). Coos County 4-H Spaghetti Feed and Auction. TV advertisement, KCBY, Coos Bay, OR. 63,000 viewers annually.

Wells, E. E. (2010-2008). 4-H in the Mall. TV advertisement, KCBY, Coos Bay, OR. 63,000 viewers.

Wells, E. E. and Dixson, K. (2009). Local Teen Represents Oregon 4-H at National Poultry Judging Contest. TV news interview. KCBY, Coos Bay, OR. 63,000 viewers.

Wells, E. E. (2008-2006). 4-H Highlights at Coos County Fair. TV news interview. KCBY, Coos Bay, OR. 63,000 viewers annually.

Wells, E. E. (2007). Current Happenings at OSU Extension Service. 30 minute Sunday morning radio interview with Matt Jarvis. Bi-Coastal Media, all 4 radio stations, Coos Bay, OR. 64,000 listeners.


Wells, E. E. (2007). Natural Resource Field Days. TV news interview. KCBY, Coos Bay, OR. 63,000 viewers. Wells, E. E. (2007). 4-H Camp Highlights. TV news interview. KCBY, Coos Bay, OR. 63,000 viewers. Public Outreach Wells, E. E., Lilienthal, H. and 4-H Volunteers. (2011). Cycle Oregon Lunch Stop. Rotary Park, Myrtle Point, OR. 2025 contacts. Wells, E. E., Lilienthal, H., Huff, T., White, L., Doyle, J., Polizzi, S., Peters, A., Peterson, C., Coonce, E., Bower, S. and Fischer, R. (2011). Growing Healthy Communities: OSU Extenison Service Centennial Celebration. Pony Village Mall, North Bend, OR. 3,000 contacts. Wells, E. E., Lilienthal, H. and 4-H Volunteers. (2011-2006). Coos County 4-H: Keepin’ It Green! Community Involvement information booth at Coos Youth Summit. Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, OR. 2,500 contacts.

Wells, E. E., Lilienthal, H. and 4-H volunteers. (2011-2006). 4-H Information Booth and Petting Zoo. Coos County Community Events: Child Advocacy Fun Run, Coos Bay 4th of July Celebration, Humane Society Pet Day, Coquille Gay 90’s, Bandon Cranberry Festival, Coos Bay Fun Festival, Myrtle Point Harvest Festival and Myrtle Point Lights the Night. 280 hours, 32,000 contacts. Wells, E. E. & Bates, B. (2007-2006). Coos County Celebrates 4-H! National 4-H Week interactive educational display. North Bend Umpqua Bank, 2000 public contacts.

Scholarship and Creative Activity

The forms of scholarship appropriate for this position include the development of new materials or methods and the integration and application of knowledge which leads to new understanding and impacts specifically related to youth community engagement and leadership, 4-H school enrichment and natural sciences. This scholarly work is intended to contribute to the development of the most appropriate programs for Coos County. This work is shared professionally to contribute to other 4-H Youth Development professionals’ ability to improve their programs. The information cited in this section of the VITA documents how scholarship and creative activity was validated and communicated.


Publications

Refereed Abstracts

American Evaluation Association The American Evaluation Association is an international professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. Evaluation involves assessing the strengths and weaknesses of programs, policies, personnel, products, and organizations to improve their effectiveness. AEA has approximately 5500 members representing all 50 states in the US as well as over 60 foreign countries. Abstracts for poster, seminar and research presentations are evaluated through a double-blind, national peer-refereed process. Acceptance rate for abstracts ranges from 80-95%.

Arnold, M. E., Wells, E. E., & Rennekamp, R. A. (2008). Participatory Evaluation With Youth Through Community Forums: A Demonstration of a Youth-Adult Training Curriculum. 1.5 hours, 22 participants. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, p. 88. Peer-reviewed curriculum demonstration session.

4-H Programs of Distinction This program is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture/ Cooperative States Research, Education and Extension Service (USDA/CSREES). The program began in 2004 and contains a collection of program abstracts that describe excellent and innovative 4-H programming. Abstracts go through a rigorous peer review for acceptance into the collection.

Arnold, M. E., & Wells, E. E. (2008). Youth Participatory Evaluation. Washington, DC: CSREES/USDA. Available on-line at: http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/pod/index.php

Refereed Professional Journal Articles

Journal of Extension The Journal of Extension (JOE) is the official refereed journal of the US Cooperative Extension System. JOE expands and updates the research and knowledge base for Extension professionals and other adult educators to improve their effectiveness. JOE is written, reviewed, and edited by Extension professionals, sharing with colleagues successful educational applications, original and applied research findings, scholarly opinions, educational resources, and challenges on issues of critical importance to Extension educators. JOE is an online journal with a current acceptance rate of 34%.

http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/pod/index.php


Ashton, C. A., Arnold, M. E. & Wells, E. E. (2010). Participatory evaluation with youth leads to community action project. Journal of Extension, 48 (3). Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2010june/iw2.php

Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship The Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship is published at The University of Alabama by the Office of Community Affairs for the advancement of engagement scholarship worldwide. It is an innovative venue for reporting on the integration of teaching, service learning, outreach, community engagement and research. Students and community partners are an integral part of the journal. The goal of this journal is to lead the way in defining academic scholarship that involves faculty, students and community members in all steps of a project, and to make a difference on campuses and in communities.

Arnold, M. E., Dolenc, B. & Wells, E. E. (2008). Youth community engagement: A recipe for success. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, 1, 56-65.

Journal of Youth Development Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice is a refereed publication that seeks to enhance knowledge about matters of current interest to professionals in youth development. Published articles further the mission of the youth development profession by facilitating the transfer and application of research-based knowledge. The Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice is published 2 times each year and is an online resource for youth development researchers, practitioners and policymakers.

Wells, E. E., Arnold, M. E. & Dolenc, B. (2008). Participatory Evaluation with Youth: Building Skills for Community Action. Journal of Youth Development, 4. On-line: Article No: 090401PA001.

Presentations at Professional Meetings, Symposia and Conferences

Refereed National Presentations

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents The National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) is an internationally recognized association of over 3500 professional youth development educators. Its annual conference is a principal professional development event for 4-H faculty. Abstracts for poster, seminar and research presentations are evaluated through a double-blind, national peer-refereed process. Acceptance rate for abstracts ranges from 40-50%.

Davis, J., Green, J., Klingensmith, V., Smith, J., Sponseller, C. and Wells, E. E. (2009). Top Tips for Survival: Lessons Learned from New(er) 4-H Educators. Annual meeting of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Rochester, NY. Peer-refereed

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presentation. Abstract: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. Available online at: http://www.nae4ha.org/ (I did not give this presentation with my co-authors because I was pregnant and my doctor advised me not to fly).

Arnold, M. E., & Wells, E. E. (2007). Community Youth Action: The 4-H Coastal Futures Program. Annual meeting of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Atlanta, GA. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. Abstract: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. p. 56. Available online at: http://www.nae4ha.org/

Arnold, M. E., Wells, E. E., Rennekamp, R. A., & Lesmeister, M. K. (2007). 4-H Coastal Futures: Building Skills for Community Engagement. Annual meeting of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Atlanta, GA. Peer-reviewed conference seminar, 90 minutes, 11 participants. Abstract: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. p. 71. Available online at: http://www.nae4ha.org/

White, D. J., Wells, E. E., & Arnold, M. E. (2007). Participatory Evaluation: Practical Techniques for Youth Development Programs. Annual meeting of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Atlanta, GA. Peer-reviewed conference seminar, 90 minutes, 48 participants. Abstract: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. p. 26. Available online at: http://www.nae4ha.org/

Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals ANREP is a national association for Cooperative Extension Service (CES) professionals working in environmental education, fisheries, forestry, wood sciences, range, recreation, waste management, water, wildlife, and related disciplines. The group’s objectives are to: bring Extension professionals together to discuss mutual natural resource issues, needs, opportunities; advance natural resource Extension through continuing education for Extension professionals; promote cooperation among states and regions, agencies, associations, and businesses on natural resource education programs; develop, sponsor, and promote education and training that advance natural resource management; and strengthen communication with Extension administrators. Abstracts for poster, seminar and research presentations are evaluated through a double-blind, national peer-refereed process. Acceptance rate for abstracts ranges from 75-80%.

Wells, E. E. (2008). Communicating Extension Impacts. Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals conference, Madison, WI. Facilitated Roundtable Discussion, 45 minutes, 48 adults. Abstract available in conference archives online at: http://www.anrep.org/.

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Wells, E. E. & Strong, N. (2006). Engaging Emerging Landowner Audiences: Oregon’s Women Owning Woodlands Network. Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals conference, Park City, UT. Oral presentation, 45 minutes, 30 adults attended. Abstract available in conference archives online at: http://www.anrep.org/.

Refereed Regional / Multi-State Presentations

American Camp Association The American Camp Association (formerly known as the American Camping Association) is a community of camp professionals who, for nearly 100 years, have joined together to share our knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Because of our diverse 7,000 plus membership and our exceptional programs, children and adults have the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living — lessons that can be learned nowhere else. As a leading authority in child development, ACA works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience. Abstracts for poster, seminar and research presentations are evaluated through a double-blind, regional peer-refereed process. Acceptance rate for abstracts ranges from 75-80%.

Wells, E. E. (2009). Making the Most of your Morning Staff Meeting. CampWest Regional Conference, American Camp Association, Las Vegas, NV. Peer-refereed presentation. No proceedings available. Accepted, but unable to present due to illness.

Wells, E. E. & Ruhn, M. (2008). You Want What? Clearly Defining Camp Expectations. CampWest Regional Conference, American Camp Association, Las Vegas, NV. 90 minutes, 61 adults. No proceedings available.

VanWinkle, R. & Wells, E. E. (2007). Flash Judgments: Creating a More Respectful Camp Culture. CampWest Regional Conference, American Camp Association, Las Vegas, NV. 90 minutes, 52 adults. No proceedings available.

Refereed In-State Presentations OSU Outreach and Engagement Conference The OSU Division of Outreach and Engagement offers an annual professional development conference for faculty and staff featuring peer-refereed seminars and poster sessions. Abstracts for seminar and poster presentations are evaluated through a double-blind, state peer-refereed process. Acceptance rate for abstracts ranges from 40-50%.

Arnold, M. E., & Wells, E. E. (2007). Community Youth Action: The 4-H Coastal Futures Program. Peer-refereed poster presentation.

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4-H Staff Development Conference The Oregon State University Extension Association 4-H Affiliate (OSUEA4-HA) hosts seminar and poster presentations to feature outstanding programming and research at each state Spring 4-H Staff Development conference. Abstracts for seminar and poster presentations are evaluated through a double-blind, state peer-refereed process. Acceptance rate for abstracts ranges from 50-60%.

Arnold, M. E. & Wells, E. E. (2008). Youth Participatory Evaluation. Spring 4-H Staff Conference, Sunriver, OR. 90 minutes, 8 adults.

National Invited Presentations

Arnold, M. E., Wells, E.E., & White, D. J. (2009). Participatory Evaluation with Youth. eXtension Evaluation Community of Practice National Webinar. Invited presenters, 2 hours, 37 participants.

In-State Invited Presentations

OSU Extension Faculty Training Berry, H., Butler, M. and Wells, E. E. (2009). Managing your Extension Life Without Going Crazy. New Extension Faculty Training, OSU, Corvallis, OR. Invited panalists, 1 hour, 42 participants.

Community Youth Development Summit

Crockett, R., Wiley, H., Wiley, K. Wiley, R., Wells, E. E., Easley, M, & Arnold, M. (2006). “The 4-H Coastal Futures Project.” Youth-adult team presentation. Community Youth Development Summit, Corvallis, OR. Invited presentation.

Oregon Fairs Association Conference

Wells, E. E., Harkins, C. and Harkins, R. (2010). “Partnering with 4-H and Schools.” Oregon Fairs Association Winter Conference, Salem, OR. 1 hour, 23 participants. Invited presentation. Wells, E. E. and Twin Oaks 4-H members. (2009). Agriculture Trivia Game. Oregon Fairs Association Spring Conference, Myrtle Point, OR. Invited presenters, 1 hour, 78 participants. Invited presentation.


Wells, E. E. & Rennekamp, R. A. (2008). “Partnering with 4-H and Schools.” Oregon Fairs Association Winter Conference, Salem, OR. 1 hour, 26 participants. Invited presentation.

Local Invited Presentations Society of American Foresters – Coos Chapter

Wells, E. E. (2008). “No Child Left Inside.” Society of American Foresters, Coos Chapter, Coos Bay, OR. 45 minutes, 24 adults. Invited presentation. Wells, E. E. (2006). “Sustainability and Economics of Oregon’s Forests.” On behalf of Society of American Foresters and Oregon Forest Resources Institute Speakers Bureau, at Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Brookings, OR. 1 hour, 35 attended. Invited presentation.

Grants and Contracts

Grants and Contracts Summary 2011-2006

Youth Community Engagement $ 9,100

College Scholarships $ 6,000

Leadership Skill Development $ 4,700

Science, Engineering & Technology $ 1,800

Total Resources $21,600

Wells, E. E. (2011). “Coos County 4-H Leadership Project,” Coos Bay Zonta Club, $1,000 competitive grant.

Wells, E. E. (2010). “Menasha Legacy 4-H Scholarship,” Oregon Community Foundation, Coos Bay, OR. $2,000 for 2 college scholarships for graduating seniors. Wells, E. E. (2010). “Coos County 4-H Hands-On Technology Innovative Grant,” Oregon 4-H Foundation, Corvallis, OR. $1,800. Wells, E. E. (2010). “Coos County Fairgrounds Community Pride Grant,” Oregon 4-H Foundation, Corvallis, OR. $1,500.


Wells, E. E. (2009). “Coos County 4-H Promotion,” The World Newspaper, Coos Bay, OR. $1,600 competitive advertising grant. Wells, E. E. (2009-2008). “Coos County 4-H Scholarship,” Menasha Legacy Foundation, Coos Bay, OR. $4,000 total, for 2 annual college scholarships for graduating seniors. Wells, E. E. (2008). “Coos County 4-H Leadership Project,” Coos Bay Zonta Club, $1,000 competitive grant. Ruhn, M. & Wells, E. E. (2008). “Survivor Leadership Retreat,” Oregon 4-H Foundation Fisher Leadership Fund, $1,200 competitive grant. Wells, E. E., Arnold, M. E., Ashton, C., & White, D. J. (2007). “Community Youth Action Program,” OSUEA Hoecker Grant for Innovative Faculty Programming, $3,000 competitive grant. Wells, E. E., Arnold, M. E., Ashton, C., & White, D. J. (2007). “Community Youth Action Program,” 4-H Foundation Grant for Innovative Programming, $2,000 competitive grant. Wells, E. E. (2007). “Coos County 4-H Sewing Project,” Coos Bay Zonta Club, $1,000 competitive grant. Wells, E. E., VanWinkle, R. (2006). “SWOJLA Spring Leadership Retreat,” Oregon 4-H Foundation Fisher Leadership Fund, $1,500 competitive grant. Donations and Fundraising

Coos County 4-H Leaders Association

Donations and Fundraising Summary 2011-2006

General Funds $121,000 Fairgrounds Arena and Panels $ 73,000 Animal Science $ 9,000 International Exchange $ 2,700 Total Resources $205,700


Wells, E. E. and 4-H Volunteers (2011-2010). Fund Raising Campaign for International Exchange Program. $2,700 total. Wells, E. E., Harkins, R. and 4-H Volunteers (2011-2009). Fund Raising Campaign to Build New Fairgrounds Arena. $50,000 total. Wells, E. E. and 4-H Volunteers (2011-2006). Annual 4-H Spaghetti Feed and Auction Fund Raiser. Average $6,500 annually. Wells, E. E. and 4-H Volunteers (2011-2006). Annual Purple Cow Ice Cream Booth Fund Raiser at Fair. Average $3,500 annually. Wells, E. E. and 4-H Volunteers (2011-2006). Coos County 4-H Leaders Association Annual Giving Program. Average $2,500 annually. Wells, E. E. and 4-H Volunteers (2010). Fund Raising Campaign for National 4-H Horse Bowl Team. $4,300. Wells, E. E. and 4-H Volunteers (2009). Fund Raising Campaign for National 4-H Horse Judging Team. $4,300. Wells, E. E. and 4-H Volunteers (2009). Fund Raising Campaign for National 4-H Poultry Judging Team. $400. Wells, E. E. and 4-H Volunteers (2009-2007). Fund Raising Campaign for New Steel Panels for Fair. $23,000 total.

Service

University and OSU Extension Service

Year Committee Assignment Involvement 2010 Screening committees (2): Curry Co 4-H Agent, member

Interim Western Regional Director

College & Department Year Committee Assignment Involvement 2011-2010 Outreach and Engagement Committee, Dept of HDFS member 2011-2006 4-H state committees: home economics, expressive arts member 2011-2006 4-H State Fair Board of Trustees member 2010-2008 Faculty mentor for Deborah Cyparski mentor


College & Department – cont. Year Committee Assignment Involvement 2009-2006 4-H state recognition committee member 2009 4-H Leadership Summit participant 2008 4-H National Congress, Oregon Delegation, 17 youth chaperone 2008-2007 4-H 2012 Strategic Planning Committee member 2008-2006 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) committee member

Extension/County Year Committee Assignment Involvement 2011 Screening committee: OFNP EPA member 2011-2008 Coos County Fair Board Grounds Committee,

New Barn Planning Sub-Committee member 2011-2006 Coos County Extension Advisory Council Ex-officio member 2011-2006 Coos Youth Auction Committee Ex-officio member 2011-2006 Coos County Fair Board Ex-officio member 2011-2006 Coos County 4-H Leaders Association Advisor 2008 Screening committees (6): Coos County office member (4)

custodian (chair), OFNP EPA, forestry agent, chair (2) marine science agent, 4-H EPA (chair); Douglas County 4-H agent

Service to the Profession

National/Regional Year Committee Assignment Involvement 2011-2007 American Camp Association member 2011-2007 American Evaluation Association,

Extension Education Evaluation Topic Interest Group member 2011-2006 National Association Extension 4-H Agents member 2011 Conference Treasurer for OR 2015 treasurer 2011-2010 Programs Committee peer reviewer 2011-2006 Associated Natural Resources Extension Professionals member 2010 National 4-H Council 4-H Healthy Living Task Force, Indicators and measures sub-committee peer reviewer 2010-2008 4-H National Camping Institute 2010 evaluation comm. Co-chair


State

Year Committee Assignment Involvement 2011-2009 OSUEA4-HA Professional Development Committee peer reviewer 2011-2009 OSUEA4-HA Secretary 2011-2006 OSUEA4-HA Programs Committee,

Youth Enhancement Grant Program Sub-Committee member 2011-2006 OSU Extension Association member 2009-2006 Society of American Foresters, Coos Chapter member,

ed co-chair (07)

Awards

National and International Awards National 4-H Council Programs of Distinction, Monthly Program Spotlight National 4-H Council maintains a collection of peer-refereed curricula titled Programs of Distinction that are detailed online at: http://www.national4-Hheadquarters.gov/about/pod.htm . Each month they select one program from the collection and feature it as the “program spotlight.”

Arnold, M. E. and Wells, E. E. (2010). Participatory Evaluation with Youth: Building Skills for Community Action Program. Program spotlight for the month of October.

Achievement in Service Award, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Oregon may nominate 1 ASA recipient each year. Nominees must have been a member of NAE4-HA for at least 3 years and have served more than 3 years but less than 7 years in Extension 4-H Youth Development. (2009). Wells, E. E. Achievement in Service Award. National Association of Extension

4-H Agents. Received a plaque. MetLife Foundation Award of Excellence National 4-H Council and the MetLife Foundation offer four $1,500 cash awards to 4-H programs that exhibit excellence in Citizenship programming in an Afterschool/out-of-school environment. Acceptance to the Programs of Distinction is a requirement to apply for the Awards of Excellence.

(2009). MetLife Foundation Award of Excellence. One of 4 national awards given by National 4-H Council to programs that are approved as Programs of Distinction through CSREES at USDA exhibiting excellence in citizenship programming in an

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after-school/out-of-school environment. (Team award to Wells, E. E., Arnold, M. E., White, D. J. & Ashton, C). Received a certificate and $1,500.

Outstanding Quality Summer Program This team award is presented by the National 4-H Council International Exchange Committee in recognition of outstanding quality in both summer inbound and outbound international exchange/world citizenship programs.

(2009). Larwood, L., Livesay, M., Wells, E. E., Withee, S., Carlson, S., Smith, J., Peters, J., Green, J., Waggoner, C., Cowan, J., Hohman, T., Manlove, A., McPeak, K., Rose, P., Hoynacki, D., Kershaw, N., Schreiber, D., Knutz, M., and fourteen 4-H volunteer county coordinators). Framed Certificate. (1 of 6 states receiving this award).

(2008). Larwood, L., Livesay, M., Skubinna, T., Wells, E.E., White, D., Withee, S., Carlson, S., Names, C., Smith, J., Klingensmith, V., Rich, L., Peters, J., Bird, J., Macnab, S., & sixteen 4-H volunteer county coordinators. 4-H International Exchange Programs – Outstanding Quality Summer Programs. Framed Certificate. (1 of 2 states receiving this award).

Excellence in Program Evaluation This award is given for an evaluation of outstanding quality. It may be an individual or team award to professional evaluators or to those whose major responsibility is not program evaluation. Criteria for excellence in program evaluation are: accuracy, feasibility, propriety and utility with particular emphasis placed on utility in improving Extension programs, policies and/or accountability.

(2007). Arnold, M. E., Martin, D., Manlove, A., Hart, D., VanWinkle, R., Dunn, M. & Wells, E. E. Southwestern Oregon 4-H Animal Science Fair Evaluation. Excellence in Program Evaluation Award – American Evaluation Association, Extension Education Evaluation Topic Interest Group.

State Awards

Achievement in Service Award, OSU Extension Association 4-H Affiliate Nominees must have been a member of OSUEA4-HA for at least 3 years and have served more than 3 years but less than 7 years in Extension 4-H Youth Development. (2009). Wells, E. E. Achievement in Service Award. OSU Extension Association 4-H

Affiliate. Received a certificate and a nomination for the same award at the national level.

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