Month: July 2015

ACEL Weekly Update – July 31, 2015

Upcoming Events

September 10 – CFAES Back to School Bash, Fred Beekman Park
November 14 – ACEL Alumni Reunion

News

On our website

Check back next week!

On our Blog

“My first steps to being an agricultural educator” by Geoffrey Norris
Combs completes Master’s Examination

Capture Agriculture Contest
Herdmark Media is sponsoring a photography and video contest. Cash prizes of $150, $75, and $25 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, respectively, in each category. To enter and get more details, go towww.HerdmarkMedia.com/Contest.  The contest is open to current and graduates of agricultural communication programs ages 18-24 at time of entry.

Internship Sharing
Share with the Department where you are interning this summer. Our office will be sharing features throughout the summer on our website about what our students are doing! http://acel.osu.edu/node/331

Scholarships

Check back next week!

Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Bayer Communication – Fall Semester Intern(Shawnee Mission, Kansas)
National Geographic — Intern, Graphic Artist (Washington DC)
Ohio State, Athletics – Communication Intern(Columbus, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Transportation – College Intern(Washington County)
State of Ohio, Transportation – Public Information Intern (Wood County)

Full-Time Job Openings
Alzheimer’s Association – Communications and Outreach Coordinator (Hudson, Ohio)
American Greetings – Senior Communications Specialist (Cleveland, Ohio)
Bader Rutter – Content Specialist (Brookfield, Wisconsin)
Bard Manufacturing – Marketing Communications Manager (Bryan, Ohio)
California Farm Bureau, Madera County – Executive Director (Madera, California)
CrossChx – Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
Farm Journal Media – Online and Business Editor
Journal Communications – Editor, Agribusiness Division (Franklin, Tennessee)
Lee Richardson Zoo – Education Specialist (Garden City, Kansas)
Licking Park District – Program Coordinator(Newark, Ohio)
marketing Works – Public Relations Specialist(Columbus, Ohio)
MDA – Fundraising Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Education Project Supervisor (Monterey, California)
Mount Saint Joseph – Admission Counselor(Cincinnati, Ohio)
NASCAR Illustrated – Editor 
Ohio State, OARnet – Communications Consultant (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, WCA Marketing – Graphic Designer(Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Lake Erie Area Research – Program Assistant (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Arts & Sciences – Marketing and Communications (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio History Connection – Program Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Housing Finance Agency – Outreach and Events Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Insurance – Public Information Officer (Columbus, Ohio)
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association –Events and Development Associate (Columbus, Ohio)
US Meat Export Federation – Marketing Assistant(Denver, Colorado)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye 
(must be logged in to Hire-A-Buckeye to see these job listings)
Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

My first steps towards being an agricultural education

By: Geoffrey Norris
Wooster
Agriscience Education
Sophomore

Ever since I was a young child I knew that I wanted to be involved in the agriculture industry. I never knew in what way until my senior summer spent at FFA Camp when I was there as an Ohio FFA State Officer. Little did I know that these weeks would define was what I passionate about and help me find my calling to the agriculture industry.

Now after completing my first year at The Ohio State University- ATI as an agriscience education major, my passion is even greater than it was when entering college.

As part of my course work I worked with Mrs. Martin and students at West Holmes High School. During this time I was asked to help students and the teacher in different ways. These tasks helped me realize the immense amount of work that goes into being a teacher and advisor.

During my time I got to teach students quality assurance so they could show at the county fair. I was also fortunate enough to teach the juniors and seniors about the ruminant digestive system. I taught the students one day and then the next we all had the opportunity to dissect the system to see what exactly the feed looked like in the system. This dissection was a learning experience for the students and me as well. I was also invited to the May FFA meeting held by the chapter where the students played softball, ate hotdogs and held the regularly scheduled meeting.

Norris leads students in directing the digestive system of a cow.

Norris leads students in directing the digestive system of a cow.

Norris enjoys a softball game during a chapter meeting of the West Holmes FFA.

Norris enjoys a softball game during a chapter meeting of the West Holmes FFA.

This past week I was also invited to ride around with Mrs. Martin as she visited students to see how their SAE’s (Supervised Agricultural Experience) were going. She also helped students with their books so that they were completed for the county booking judging for fair.

To see the excitement that the students had was amazing and reminded me why I as pursuing the career that I am. I one day want to make the impact on their lives as they made on me in those two weeks. It was sad to leave these students as they have changed my life for the best.

Weekly Update – July 24, 2015

Upcoming Events

September 10 – CFAES Back to School Bash, Fred Beekman Park
November 14 – ACEL Alumni Reunion

News

On our website

“My Agriscience Education Early Field Experience” by Kelse Brown
News in the Industry – July 17, 2015

Capture Agriculture Contest
Herdmark Media is sponsoring a photography and video contest. Cash prizes of $150, $75, and $25 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, respectively, in each category. To enter and get more details, go towww.HerdmarkMedia.com/Contest.  The contest is open to current and graduates of agricultural communication programs ages 18-24 at time of entry.

Animal Agriculture Alliance College Aggies Online program
College Aggies Online is an initiative of the Alliance that connects college students from across the country who are interested in promoting agriculture, Participants receive training and instructions from industry experts and engage on social media by posting in formation about current and emerging issues facing farmers and ranchers and telling personal stories. College Aggies Online was created to help training the next generation of “Agvocates”! Additional information here. 

Internship Sharing
Share with the Department where you are interning this summer. Our office will be sharing features throughout the summer on our website about what our students are doing! http://acel.osu.edu/node/331

Scholarships

Check back next week!

Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Audubon Magazine – Editorial Intern (New York)
National Geographics – Graphic Artist Intern (Washington DC)
Ohio, Development Services Agency – Communication Intern (Columbus, Ohio)

American Dairy Association Mideast – ADA is looking for a student intern to talk to consumers and share information about the dairy industry at the Ohio State Fair. Communication experience is a priority, dairy experience is preferred, but not necessary. If interested, contact Allison Ryan at allison.ryan@drink-milk.com.

Full-Time Job Openings
Abercrombie & Fitch – Assistant Graphic Designer (New Albany, Ohio)
Abercrombie & Fitch – Graphic Designer (New Albany, Ohio)
American Soybean Association – Membership Development & Engagement Manager (Washington DC)
Americorps Farm to School – Community Outreach Coordinator (Waupaca, Wisconsin)
Breakthrough Schools – Director of Volunteer Relations (Cleveland, Ohio)
BluePrint Marketing LLC – Publication Advertising Sales Representative (Timnath, Colorado)
Cargill – Farm Marketer (Circleville, Ohio)
Cleveland 2016 Host Committee – Volunteer Coordinator (Cleveland, Ohio)
Defenders of Wildlife – Graphic Designer (Washington DC)
Express – Video Editor (Columbus, Ohio)
Florida Farm Bureau Insurance – Communications Coordinator (Gainesville, Florida)
GVF – Marketing Coordinator (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania)
Iowa, Department of Admin Services – Program Planner (Polk County, Iowa)
Marathon Petroleum Corporation – Communications Manager (Findley, Ohio)
Menlo Park Academy – Volunteer Coordinator (Cleveland, Ohio)
National FFA – Program Manager (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National FFA – Director of Government and Nonprofit Relations (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Nebraska, Games and Parks Commission – Regional Editor/Public Information Officer (Norfolk, Nebraska)
Ohio, Health – Public Information Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Alumni – Program Assistant (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Athletics – Web Communication Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Fisher College of Business – Manager, Marketing Communications (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Lima – Admissions Counselor and Staff Assistant (Lima, Ohio)
Ontario Agricultural College, Ridgetown Campus – Student Recruitment and Communication Coordinator (Ontario, Canada)
Outdoor Sportsman Group – Associate Editor (Kennesaw, Georgia)
Ray and Barney Group – Entry Level Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
Recrewt – Remote Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
Scotts Miracle Gro Company – Associate Communications Manager (Marysville, Ohio)
South Carolina, Agriculture – Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Lexington County, South Carolina)
Stanley Steemer – Freeland Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
Terra Community College – Senior Graphic and Digital Designer (Fremont, Ohio)
U.S. Meat Export Federation – Marketing Assistant (Denver, Colorado)
Wendy’s – Manager, Corporate Communication (Dublin, Ohio)
Wyoming Game & Fish Department – Public Relations Specialist (Cheyenne, Wyoming)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
K-State, Pawnee County – ANR Extension Agent (Lamed, Kansas)
Nebraska Extension, Thayer County – Extension Educator (Hebron, NE)
Ohio State, 4-H – Program Assistant, 4-H (Columbus, Ohio)

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye 
(must be logged in to Hire-A-Buckeye to see these job listings)
Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

Combs completes Master’s Examination

Tami Combs successfully completed her Master’s Examination in early June. Her project, Dining with Diabetes: Beyond the Kitchen 2.0, focused on online learning.

Graham Cochran, interim Department Chair for Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership and member of Combs’ graduate committee said “Tami’s work with the Dining with Diabetes team in OSU Extension will be valuable for Ohio and nationally as we continue to expand and enhance the online footprint for Extension teaching.”

Below, Combs shares about her project,

For my project Dining with Diabetes: Beyond the Kitchen 2.0  I worked with the original Dinning with Diabetes: Beyond the Kitchen Moodle team to make updates and give a facelift to the original course. The Dinning with Diabetes: Beyond the Kitchen team included: Daniel Remley Ph.D.; Cheryl Spires R.D., L.D., M.F.C.S.; Jamie Seger; Susan Zies M.S.; and Barbara Hennard M.A. For the project I researched and developed an evaluation tool specific to the non-formal, knowledge-based education courses that Extension teaches online such as Dinning with Diabetes: Beyond the Kitchen. I used this tool to evaluate four Moodle courses, including the Dining with Diabetes: Beyond the Kitchen course. From the evaluations, I developed a set of recommendations for improvement to the course.  Last, I made updates to the course which included:  (1) a complete restructure of the welcome unit including the addition of course goals and updating the welcome email, (2) reorganization of  each unit to fit the 4 “A” model (3) improvements to the course aesthetics by deleting and moving course content and making the units collapsible and (4) creating new login instructions with recorded video instructions.

Combs is an employee for Ohio State Extension in Highland County and completed the Distance Learning program in agricultural and extension education. She will graduate in August with her master of science degree, along with a minor in educational technology.

Congratulations Tami!

 

Tami is pictured with her family, daughter Mercy (2), son Shannon (5) and husband James.

Tami is pictured with her family, daughter Mercy (2), son Shannon (5) and husband James.

 

 

My Agriscience Education Early Field Experience

By: Kelse Brown
Edgerton, Ohio
Agriscience Education
Sophomore

I attended Edon Northwest Local Schools for my Early Field Experience located in Edon, Ohio. During my time there, I helped students complete end of the year shop projects including woodworking and welding. I also gave a short presentation about FFA Camp Muskingum to 8th grade and freshman students.

During my experience I also had the opportunity to sit in at an Edon FFA meeting as well as a staff meeting of educators. This was very insightful too see everything from the teacher’s point of view!

A picture of my cooperating educator (Ms. Crossen) and I on my final day of my early field experience.

A picture of my cooperating educator (Ms. Crossen) and I on my final day of my early field experience.

Here I showed the students one of my old FFA camp activities schedule that outlined what I did day by day. I also gave them the information for the Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum website so they would be able to check it out on their own time.

Here I showed the students one of my old FFA camp activities schedule that outlined what I did day by day. I also gave them the information for the Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum website so they would be able to check it out on their own time.

Here I had my first practice of teaching and helping a student make precise measurements for his nail and tool box project. The student was very cooperative and worked well under my instruction.

Here I had my first practice of teaching and helping a student make precise measurements for his nail and tool box project. The student was very cooperative and worked well under my instruction.

Dr. Buck receives national educator award

Dr. Emily Buck, agricultural communication faculty member in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership was presented the Educator Award, NACTA’s entry-level teaching honor at the NACTA Conference held at the University of Georgia in Athens last month.

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One of the central purposes of NACTA (North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture) is to recognize those individuals whose efforts represent the very best in agricultural higher education. The NACTA Educator Award is a criterion based award and is reviewed by a committee of NACTA members.

To qualify for the NACTA Educator Award, a NACTA member must have been on a full-time appointment involving at least 25% teaching for a minimum of 5 of the past 7 years.
Dr. Buck teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in agricultural communication. She received her B.S. degree from Ohio State and her M.S. and PhD from the University of Florida.

Other CFAES recipients include: Elena Irwin of the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics; Tom Mitchell of the Department of Plant Pathology; and Greg Hitzhusen and Brian Lower of the School of Environment and Natural Resources.

News in the Industry – July 17, 2015

Education

FFA program still tiny in big Alaska

Farmamerica festival combines family fun with agricultural education

“Nothing Compares” to Agricultural Education at the Iowa State Fair

FFA an important fixture at Montana State Fair

Local FFA members return to Haiti for service learning efforts

Lowndes High School Agriculture Department Recognized

Star Partners Fund Needed Leadership Programs For South Dakota FFA Foundation

State’s 9-year, $4.5M deal keeps FFA convention in Indy

Ag Innovation Brings FFA Home

 

Communication

Farmers asked for communication

 

Leadership

Column: 4-H Membership builds character through leadership

Ohio Farmers Improving Water Quality Through Fertilizer Applicator Training

Extension adding resources to help farmers with water quality

Getting to know… an ag extension agent

 Longtime Muskingum County extension educator to retire

 

ACEL

Local FFA members travel to Honduras to study abroad

 

Davis to serve as interim director of OSU Extension

Industry

Women in agriculture share stories, empower others

2 inducted in Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame

Rift between Russia, Europe over Ukraine spurs Russian agriculture industry

State Fair Manager: Agriculture truly what State Fair is all about

Purdue Extension developing urban agriculture project for Indy

Should Washington End Agriculture Subsidies?

Ohio State Launches Agricultural Data Cooperative

Ohio pig population booming after last year’s deadly virus

Despite wet conditions, farmers don’t expect washout of crops this year

Dr. Whittington receives national teaching award

Dr. Susie Whittington was awarded the NACTA Teaching Award of Excellence at the June 2015 NACTA Conference held at the University of Georgia in Athens.

The NACTA Teaching Award of Excellence is presented to one individual each year who demonstrates excellence in post-secondary instruction in agriculture. This award recognizes Dr. Whittington for her international level of commitment, excellence, and scholarship in college teaching.

Dr. Whittington is a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership at The Ohio State University. She directs a Hatch research project, “Improving the Cognitive Capacity of Students by Fully Engaging Professors in the Teaching and Learning Process.” Those efforts have been awarded the Author of the Year from the American Association for Agricultural Education (AAEA), and the E.B. Knight and Jack Everly Outstanding Journal Article Awards from the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture.

Dr. Whittington received her B.S., M.S., and PhD in agricultural education at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Susie Whittington is pictured with CFAES assistant deans Dr. Pat Whittington and Dr. Jeff Hattey

Dr. Susie Whittington is pictured with CFAES assistant deans Dr. Pat Whittington and Dr. Jeff Hattey

ACEL Weekly Update – July 15, 2015

Upcoming Events

September 10 – CFAES Back to School Bash, Fred Beekman Park
November 14 – ACEL Alumni Reunion

News

On our website

“A Different Perspective” by Mariah Stollar
ACEL students selected to attend DC conference
ACEL Dean’s List – Spring 2015

Women in Agribusiness Summit
Join our community of hundreds of executive-level women who are passionate about agribusiness and the crucial need to recruit, retain and advance women in the industry. Seize this opportunity to develop valuable professional skills, network with influential executives, and learn about current industry outlooks and trends. This summit is globally recognized for quality speakers and the breadth of industry content covered. September 28-30, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Student scholarships are available. Additional information.

Scholarships

2016 American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship
Cargill Global Scholars
National Dairy Herd Information Association Scholarship

Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Centers for Families and Children – Family and Community Partnership Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
City of Dublin, Ohio – Community Relations Intern(Dublin, Ohio)
Fahlgren Mortine – Corporate Communications Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
Fahlgren Mortine – Marketing and Communication Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
Get Covered America – Community Outreach Intern(Columbus, Ohio)
Greensboro Science Center – Photography Internship (Greensboro, NC)
Greensboro Science Center – Education Internship (Greensboro, NC)
HungerU – Traveling Hunger and Nutrition Educator (Various)
Monmouth University – Communications Intern (West Long Branch, New Jersey)
National FFA – Collegiate Host at National FFA Convention (Louisville, Kentucky)
National FFA – Newsroom Crew Interns at National FFA Convention (Louisville, Kentucky)
National FFA – Convention Arena Graphics Crew(Louisville, Kentucky)
OhioHealth – Communication Internship (Columbus, Ohio)
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc – Video Internship (Columbus, Ohio)
Stanley Steemer – Marketing Graphic Design Intern (Dublin, Ohio)
University of Rhode Island – Sports Communications Internship (Kingston, RI)

American Dairy Association Mideast – ADA is looking for a student intern to talk to consumers and share information about the dairy industry at the Ohio State Fair. Communication experience is a priority, dairy experience is preferred, but not necessary. If interested, contact Allison Ryan at allison.ryan@drink-milk.com.

Full-Time Job Openings
Abercrombie and Fitch – Graphic Designer (New Albany, Ohio)
ACCO Brands – Graphic Designer (Kettering, Ohio)
AgCo – Brand Marketing Communications Manager (Duluth, Georgia)
AgCo – Senior Marketing Specialist (Batavia, Illinois)
Alaska SeaLife Center – Communication Specialist (Seward, Alaska)
Big Lots! – Digital Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
C&M Marketing – Web &  Graphic Designer(Centerville, Ohio)
Capital Health Services – Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
Central Ohio Technical College – Digital Media Designer (Newark, Ohio)
Chicago Zoological Society – Marketing Communications Coordinator (Chicago, Illinois)
CRV USA – Marketing Coordinator (Madison, Wisconsin)
Dow – Digital Marketing Manager (Philadelphia, PA)
DuPont – Communications Consultant (Johnston, Iowa)
Farm Service Agency – Public Affairs Specialist (Washington DC)
HomeCare Matters Home Health and Hospice – PT Volunteer Coordinator (Galion, Ohio)
Houston Zoo – Education Programs Specialist (Houston, Texas)
Jo-Ann Inc. – Corporate Communications Specialist(Hudson, Ohio)
Jo-Ann Inc. – Senior Social Media Specialist (Hudson, Ohio)
Kahntact – Agricultural Communications Specialist (Guelph, Ontario)
Kalmbach Feeds – Entry Level Purchasing Agent(Upper Sandusky, Ohio)
King Retail Solutions – Graphic Designer/Production Specialist (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Kroger – Associate Communications Specialist (Cincinnati, Ohio)
March of Dimes – Special Events Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Museum of Science – Special Projects Coordinator(Boston, Massachusetts)
National FFA – Director of Government and Nonprofit Relations (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National FFA – AgriCorps Member in Ethiopia
National FFA – Education Specialist, SAE Based Awards (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National Pork Board – Producer Outreach and Marketing Manager (Iowa)
Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Family & Volunteer Services (Columbus, Ohio)
Nestle – Communication Specialist (Solon, Ohio)
NuGrowth Solutions – Graphic Designer(Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio Association off Elementary School Administrators – Communication Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
OhioHealth – Events and Sponsorship Specialist(Columbus, Ohio)
OhioHealth – Communication Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
OhioHealth – Communication and Media Relations Manager (Marion, Ohio)
Ohio State, Athletics – Graphic Designer(Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Distance Education – Communication Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Fisher College of Business – Program Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, FAES – Program Assistant (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Lima – Admissions Counselor (Lima, Ohio)
Osborn Barr – Public Relations Manager (Missouri)
Quarry – Project Lead, Client Relations (St. Jacobs, Ontario)
Ronald McDonald House Charities – Director of Volunteers (Cincinnati, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Facilities Construction Commission – Electronic Design Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Terves, Inc – Marketing/Sales/Communications Specialist (Cleveland, Ohio)
University of Cincinnati – Sr. Graphic Designer (Cincinnati, Ohio)
University of Arkansas – Student Relations Coordinator (Fayetteville, Ohio)
University of Northern Iowa – Outreach and Marketing Coordinator (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
Virginia Tech – Multimedia Learning and Communication Specialist (Blacksburg, VA)
Western & Southern Financial Group – Graphic Designer (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Wilbur Ellis, Feed Division – Association Program Coordinator (Vancouver, Washington)
Wright State University – Marketing Coordinator (Fairborn, Ohio)
Zoo Atlanta – Volunteer Supervisor (Atlanta, Georgia)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
Ohio State, Washington County – Extension Educator, ANR
North Carolina State – Extension Agent, Agriculture/Poultry

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye 
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Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

ACEL Dean’s List – Spring 2015

Congratulations to the students in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership who were named to the Dean’s List for the 2015 Spring Semester.

The students with an asterisk(*) beside their name received a 4.0.

Agricultural Communication

Devon Alexander
Meghan Bennett*
Megan Besancon*
Jordan Bonham
Mariah Carey
Amanda Champa
Lauren Corry
Kaitlyn Eisenhauer
Kelly Fager
James Fairchild
Katelyn Johnston
Miranda Miser
Brooke Rieke Schanowski
Leah Schwinn
Alison Scott
Katerina Sharp
Jarred Shellhouse
Demi Snider*

Agriscience Education

Shelby Balint
Lindsey Bement
Nathaniel Birkhimer*
Emily Burns
Michael Clark
Maverick Liles*
Charity McMullen
Aaron Miller
Megan Moorman*
Cole Riddle
Tanner Schoen*
Ryan Skinner
Carley Snider
Katherine Terrell*
Christopher Thomas*

Community Leadership

Zachariah Bartenslager
Sarah Bookman
Nolan Champer
Christine Dubler*
Haley Duff
Shelby Faulkner
Ashley Gerlach
Xiang Gu
Mackenzie Hogan
Michelle King*
Haley Kocher*
Lydia Kuhn
Mariah Stollar
Spender Williams*