Meet our Faculty: Dr. Scott Scheer

Dr. Scott Scheer, a professor in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership seems to have done it all, and then some. Earning his bachelor’s degree in geology from Louisiana Tech University, and his master’s in developmental psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College, Dr. Scheer then went to the University of Delaware to earn his Ph.D. in family studies.

Before coming to The Ohio State University in 1996, Dr. Scheer spent time working as a social worker, a graduate research and teaching assistant, and an evaluation specialist. Now as a professor in ACEL, his research focuses primarily on outreach education and youth development. Dr. Scheer also advises undergraduate and graduate students alike. Moreover, he serves as the graduate studies director in ACEL and the coordinator of the community and extension education undergraduate specialization.

Dr. Scheer’s preferred mode of transportation to get to work is his scooter, however, due to Ohio’s inclement weather during the winter months, he can only do this 8 months out of the year. Aside from being a scooter enthusiast, Dr. Scheer enjoys being a family man while also loving to travel and jog.

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Dr. Scheer and his family following the Marine Corps Marathon in October 2015.

 

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Dr. Scheer and his family during the summer of 2015.

 

Dr. Scheer can be contacted by email at scheer.9@osu.edu or in Agricultural Administration Room 204.

ACEL Weekly Update – June 7, 2016

Upcoming Events

August 23 – First day of Classes

News

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Where are they now? Alum Caroline Weihl

Honduras Study Abroad Blog
Read about the recent trip that Dr. Cano and 22 students from Ohio State and Utah State took to Choluteca, Honduras as part of a community development study abroad. https://studyabroadhonduras2016.wordpress.com

Internship Sharing – UPDATED LINK!
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://goo.gl/forms/HhkGajHwq9G4wd3V2 

National Teach Ag Day Collegiate Commercial Contest
One of the first things someone needs in order to teach agriculture is a degree in agricultural education. The National Teach Ag Day Collegiate Commercial Contest provides college students the opportunity to promote their respective college or university and agricultural education program through a 20-30 second commercial. Click here for more information.

National FFA Alumni Development Conference
Registration is now open for the 2016 National FFA Alumni Development Conference! The 2016 ADC will challenge you to engage your local community, administrators, business leaders and everyone you meet. ADC will take place July 14-16, 2016 at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. Check out all the workshops, optional tours, registration, hotel information and much more atwww.ffa.org/GoToADC. Registration closes June 19. #FFAadc

Internship and Job Opportunities

Internship Openings
RFD – Media Research Intern

Ohio 4-H – Education Assistance for the Ohio State Fair
This is a paid position. Your first day of work would be July 23 and ending on August 7.  Housing is available in the Rhodes Center Dormitory. Please submit a resume if you are interested. Please send your resume to Allen Auck at auck.1@osu.edu.

Full-Time Job Openings

Brightwave – Senior Interactive Designer (Atlanta, Georgia)
FarmHouse Fraternity – Director of Communications and Marketing (Kansas City)
Washington International Horse Show Ltd – Marketing & Communications Director (Washington DC)

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association – Graphic Designer and Managing Editor
The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is seeking applicants for a new graphics design and Ohio Cattleman Managing Editor position. Applicants must be proficient in Adobe Design programs. A strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoShop is a must, as well as, excellent writing skills. The position is responsible for production of OCA’s magazine, press releases, websites, and social media accounts, plus similar OBC responsibilities. Cattle industry background is preferred. Contact Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director, 614-873-6736 or eharsh@ohiobeef.org.

For a complete position description, contact the Ohio Beef Council at 614-873-6736 or email at eharsh@ohiobeef.org.  To apply, mail a cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director, Ohio Beef Council, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040.

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings

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

Where Are They Now: Caroline Weihl

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Two years ago, Caroline Weihl graduated from The Ohio State University from the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership. Today, she is using those experiences to help American farmers in the Midwest as a seed advisor manager with Syngenta in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Caroline knew in college that she wanted to be able to speak on behalf of today’s agriculturalists, and make a difference in the industry. Upon graduation, with a degree in agricultural communication and a minor in agribusiness, Caroline started a four-month training role in the Syngenta Developmental Sales Representative Program where she managed a territory and learned day-to-day sales. From there, she moved within the company working in the Crop Protection Business. Now as a seed advisor manager, Caroline works with Syngenta Seed Advisors offering value through seed and seed care. afa2015_1540

While spending her undergraduate career focused on agricultural communication and being an AgriNaturalist editor, the position of “seed advisor manager” wasn’t exactly on Caroline’s radar. Never having any practical experience outside of one class in college, Caroline wouldn’t have dreamed that her degree in agricultural communication would lead her down this path. However, with an open mind and a lot of ambition, Caroline followed where her opportunities led her. Even now, working in what is primarily an agribusiness position, Caroline draws upon her agricultural communication background.

Aside from working with Syngenta, Caroline spends her time bodybuilding, crafting, cooking, traveling, and, aligned with her degree in communications, she loves photography. Offering some words of wisdom to future graduates, Caroline says, “One of the best pieces of advice I have to give is to have an open mind in college about where your career can go.”