Publications

Refereed Journal Articles Published

Presentations

Adedokun, O. A.  & Balschweid, M. A.  (2008). Investigating the Influence of Membership in the National FFA Organization on Rural Adolescents' Sense of Community. Paper presented at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society, Manchester NH. July 2008.

Barbuto, J. E. (2008).  Testing the impact of dramaturgical teaching: From the power of one experience to the power of many inter-connected experiences.  Paper presented and published in the proceedings, Eastern Academy of Management Annual Meeting.  May 15, 2008. Washington, D.C.

Barbuto, J. E., & Gifford, G. T. (2008).  Examining sex differences of the servant leadership dimensions:  An analysis of the agentic and communal properties of the Servant Leadership Questionnaire.  Paper presented and published in the proceedings, Midwest Academy of Management, 51st Annual Meeting.  October 2-4, 2008.  St. Louis, MO.

Barbuto, J. E., & Gifford, G. T. (2008).  Motivation and leader-member exchange: Some evidence counter to similarity attraction theory.  Paper presented and published in proceedings, Eastern Academy of Management.  May 15, 2008. Washington, D.C.

Barbuto, J. E., & Miller, M. L. (2008).  Generation gaps in the workplace: Exploring differences in work motivation between generational cohorts.  Paper presented and published in proceedings, Midwest Academy of Management, 51st Annual Meeting.  October 2-4, 2008.  St. Louis, MO.

Barbuto, J. E., Story, J. S., Fritz, S. M., & Schinstock, J. L. (2008).  Full range advising: Theory and research.  Paper presentation invited at the North East Regional of Academic Programs Conference (APC).

Barbuto, J. E., Story, J. S., Fritz, S. M., & Schinstock, J. L. (2008). Full range advising: Transforming the advisor/advisee experience.  Paper presented and published in proceedings, Midwest Academy of Management, 51st Annual Meeting.  October 2-4, 2008.  St. Louis, MO.

Barrett, L. A. (2008). Personality Type in Ag Communication Departments. Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences Annual Meeting. June 14, 2008. Traverse City, MI.

Bell, L. C. North Central Region Report. American Assn. for Agricultural Education. AAAE National Research Conference and Business Meeting. Vice President Lloyd Bell, presiding. May 16, 2008.

Bell, L. C. UNL Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication (AgLEC) Report to Nebraska Agricultural Education Association. Nebraska Career Education Conference. June 11, 2008.

Bell, L. C. North Central Assn. Business Meeting. North Central Region. American Assn. for Agricultural Education. Vice President Lloyd Bell, presiding. September 23, 2008.

Ellis, J. "Participating in the Hank Beachell Fellows Program." Malaika Foundation Annual Conference, Kearney, NE. February 25, 2008.

Hains, B. J. & Balschweid, M. A. (2008). Downshifting: A Bioevolutionary Process in Agricultural Education. The 2008 National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Reno, Nevada; (May 2008)

Hastings, L., Barrett, L. & Bell, L.C. (2008). Developing Youth Leaders Through Community Engagement. National Research Conference American Assn. for Agricultural Education. Reno, NV.

Hayden, R. W., Barbuto, J. E., & Goertzen, B. J. (2008). Workplace spirituality: A review of the literature.  Paper presented and published in the online proceedings of the Midwest Academy of Management, 41st Annual Meeting.  October 2-4, 2008, St. Louis, MO.

Husmann, D. E. (2008) Using Peer Teaching to Improve Learning. 54th Annual NACTA Conference. Oral Presentations and Poster Abstracts, 53-54.  North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Conference, Logan, Utah.

King, J. Futuring for Communication Leaders. ACE Leadership Institute. June 12, 2008. Traverse City, MI.

King, J. & Ellis, J. Virtual Teams: What do we know. Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences Annual Meeting. June 12, 2008. Traverse City, MI.

Lawver, B. G., Torres, R. M., & Husmann, D. E. (2008). Work and family life balance among secondary agricultural educators. 35th Annual National Agricultural Education Research Meeting. Conference Proceedings, 865-870.

Mamo, M., Kettler, T., Ippolito, J., Reuter, R., McCallister, D., Husmann, D., & Blankenship, E. (2008). Online Soil Science Lessons: A Useful Supplement to Classroom Instruction.  Poster presented at two invited conferences:  Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) regional workshop funded by the National Science Foundation's Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program, and the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) conference.

Matkin, G. S. Leader Member Exchange. ACE Leadership Institute. February 7, 2008. Atlanta, GA. 

Matkin, G. S. Motivation: How to Inspire Others. ACE Leadership Institute. February 7, 2008. Atlanta.

Matkin, G. S. Does difference make a difference? Demographic similarity/difference, intercultural sensitivity, and leader-member exchange. Midwest Academy of Management, October 3, 2008. St. Louis, MO.

Matkin, G. S. Motivation. ACE Leadership Institute. October 9, 2008. Atlanta, GA.

Matkin, G. S. Full Range Leadership. ACE Leadership Institute. October 9, 2008. Atlanta, GA.

Matkin, G. S., & Barbuto, J. E. (2008).  Multi-level analysis of intercultural sensitivity and leader member exchange.  Paper presented and published in on-line proceedings, Midwest Academy of Management, 51st Annual Meeting.  October 2-4, 2008, St. Louis, MO.

Matkin, G. S. & Story, J. Servant Leadership. ACE Leadership Institute. October 9, 2008. Atlanta, GA.

Pennington Weeks, P., Williams, J., Weeks, W. G., Barbuto, J. E., Blackwell, C. A., Langone, C., & McBryde, C. (2008, February).  LEI: Leadership Education Institute for faculty of colleges of agriculture.  Poster session presented at the 2008 Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference, Dallas, TX.

Pennington Weeks, P., Weeks, W., Blackwell, C., Barbuto, J. E., & Langone, C. A. (2008).  Developing agricultural faculty to teach leadership.  NACTA/SERD 2008 Conference.  Logan, UT.  June 10-23, 2008.

Pennisi, L. (2008). Development of a connection to nature scale. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.

Phipps, K. Collaboration and conflict management. ACE Leadership Institute. October 10, 2008.

Phipps, K. Dealing with difficult people. ACE Leadership Institute. October 10, 2008.

Phipps, K. Servant leadership. ACE Leadership Institute. October 11, 2008.

Stevens, M. & Barbuto, J. E. (2008).  Generalizing meaning-making from one to many: A meso-analytic approach for conceptualizing group constructive development.  Paper presented and published in proceedings, Eastern Academy of Management.  Washington, DC.  May 15, 2008.

Master's of Science Theses

Baumert, Karla Lea. (2008). Examining the Impact of Social Networking on College Recruitment and Retention Programs: A Case Study. Advised by Professor Gina S. Matkin

Hansen, Jennifer Elizabeth. (2008). Youth's Self Assessment of the Nebraska 4-H Quality Assurance Program. Advised Lloyd C. Bell

Heinert, Seth Brian. (2008). The Effects of National FFA Alumni Affiliation and Presence of a Volunteer Alumni Group on Local FFA Chapter's Fulfillment of the National FFA Alumni's Mission Statement. Advised by Professor Lloyd C. Bell

Herrick, Rhonda Kay. (2008). Parents' Perception of Like Skill Development Related to Participation in the 4-H Treasures School Enrichment Project. Advised by Professor Kathleen Lodl

Johnson, Heidi Marie. (2008). The Relationship Between Change Style Preferences of Leadership Students and Their Level of Risk Taking. Advised by Professor Leverne Barrett

Larson, Katelyn Anne. (2008). Building Youth Entrepreneurs in Nebraska: An Assessment of the Entrepreneurship Investigation Curriculum. Advised by Leverne A. Barrett

Narjes, Charlotte Marie. (2008). Understanding the Motivations of People Moving to the Nebraska Panhandle: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study. Advised by Professor Leverne Barrett

Potter, Shane A. (2008). Developing a Successful Youth Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drug Education Curriculum: Health Rocks! an Action Research Study. Advised by Professor Kathleen A. Lodl

Adams, Crystal Dawn. (2007). Land-Stewards vs. Pheasants in Southwest Nebraska. Advised by Professor Dann E. Husmann

Hastings, Lindsay Jo. (2007). Developing Youth Leadership Through Community Engagement: A Grounded Theory Approach. Advised by Professor Leverne A. Barrett

Lawver, Rebecca Grace. (2007). Work and Family Life Balance Among Secondary Agricultural Educators: A Modified Delphi Study. Advised by Professor Dann E. Husmann

Peterson, Megan Mae. (2007). Impact of the Animal Science Leadership Academy on Participant's Career Development. Advised by Professor Leverne A. Barrett

Potthoff, Katherine L. Identifying the Tools Necessary to Reach Underserved Youth Audiences: An Action Research Study. Advised by Professor Kathleen A. Lodl

Warner, Kristin Lynn. (2007). Strengthening Nebraska's Youth Workforce: A Resource Mapping of Youth Employment and Training Services in the Tri-County Workforce Investment Area. Advised by Professor Kathleen A. Lodl

Stuhr, Tammy Wynnette. (2007). A Comparative Analysis of Servant Leadership and Personality Temperament. Advised by Professor Leverne A. Barrett

Pittack, Kathleen Marie. (2006). Developing Tools to Measure the Success of Great Fans. Great Sports, An Action Research Study. Advised by Professor Kathleen A. Lodl 

Marsh, Kathryn Ann. (2006). Students' Experiences and Perceptions After Attending Big Red Summer Academic Camps. Advised by Professor Dann E. Husmann

Huckins, Kristen Cooper. (2006). Assessment of Competency Level and Training Preference by Nebraska Extension 4-H Professionals. Advised by Professor Patricia J. Fairchild

Heinert, Lisa Marie. (2006). The Perceived Impacts of Change Education on Rural Community Leaders Using a Mixed Method Approach. Advised by Professor Leverne A. Barrett

Eirich, Robert Lee. (2006). Parents' Perception of Life Skill and Livestock Production Knowledge Development Related to Participation in 4-H Quiz Bowls. Advised by Professor Kathleen Lodl

Abdelnoor, Simone. (2005). An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Spirituality and Leadership Practices. Advised by Leverne A. Barrett.

Casten, Jill. (2005). An Exploratory Study of Power and Influence in Young Adults. Advised by Daniel W. Wheeler

Hunter, Amber. (2005). Family Influence and Undergraduate Retention in Freshman African American and Hispanic Students. Advised by Leverne A. Barrett.

Lennon, Craig. (2005). Collaboration and Communication: Examining a Team Approach Within an S.O.S. Treatment Group Home. Advised by S. Kay Rockwell.

Sites, Robyn. (2005). Effectiveness of a Community Based Leadership Development. Advised by Leverne A. Barrett.

VanDeWalle, Brandy. (2005). Service Learning in Undergraduate Curriculum: Determining the Impact on Students' Personal Growth and Social Responsibility. Advised by Dann E. Husmann.

Kniep, Karen. (2004). Exploring the Personal Development of Residential Learning Community Peer Mentors: A Case Study. Advised by Dann E. Husmann.

Krambeck, Kelly. (2004). 4-H and School Based Outdoor Education Partnership: Assessing Problem Solving and Teamwork Skills. Advised by Leverne A. Barrett.

Sage Mach, Margaret. (2004). Lessons Learned From Secondary Students Developing an Online 4-H Project: An Action Research Study." Advised by Kathleen A. Lodl.

Fassett, Jamie. (2003). Assuring that youth raising livestock for food produce a quality product. Master’s thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Advised by S. Kay Rockwell.

Maricle, Hilary. (2003). Entry-level competencies of animal science professionals. Master’s thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Advised by Susan M Fritz.

Harms, Rebecca. (2003). A comparison of training methods and their effectiveness in a state government agency. Master's thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Advised by Dann E. Husmann.

Harms, Kristyn. (2002). Character education: A study of behavioral change among program educators. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Kaslon, Lisa. (2002). An action research study of an online leader training for 4-H volunteers. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

King, Kirsten. (2002). Graduate Student Expectations of Web-based Distance Education in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Reimers, Jennifer. (2002). The Prince's tyranny: A framework exploring the effects of the Machiavellian disposition on the relationship between motivation and influence tactics. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Sattler-Weber, Sandra. (2002). Saving St. James: A case study of rural female entrepreneurs. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Simmons, Mark. (2002). Effectiveness of "4-H Days at Your School": A qualitative study of one method of 4-H school enrichment. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Simpson, Philip. (2002). Rural Nebraska high school students' attitudes on rural living and agricultural education. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Walahoski, Jill. (2002). Out-of-school time and extra-curricular participation: Assessing the impact on young people. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation

Harvel,Cindy Joanne. (2008). Faculty Training in Developing an e-Portfolio System for Formative and Summative Assessment. Advised by Professors James W. King and Al Steckelberg

Harms, Kristyn Marie. (2008). A Mixed Methods Study of Behavioral Changes Based on a Course in Agroecology. Advised by Professor James W. King

Huckabee, Michael Joseph. (2008). The Well-being of Servant Leaders: A Mixed Methods Study of Career Success Among the Underserved. Advised by Professor Daniel Wheeler

Daubert, Sara Jo. (2007). Exploring the Relationship of Motivation and Ecological Worldview to Servant Leadership. Advised by Professor Gina S. Matkin

Hall, Anita Marie. (2007). Attributes of Successful Rural Women Leaders and Their Contribution to the Leadership Journey. Advised by Professor Leverne A. Barrett

Burgenhagen, Marilyn Joyce. (2006). Antecedents of Transactional, Transformational, and Servant Leadership: A Constructive-Development Theory Approach. Advised by Professor John E. Barbuto, Jr.

Boren, Amy Elise. (2006). An Exploration of the Cultural Adaptation Processes of Immigrants and Local Residents in Rural Communities. Advised by Professor Susan M. Fritz

Moss, Jennifer Ann. (2006). Testing the Relationship Between Interpersonal Political Skills, Altruism, Leadership Success and Effectiveness: A Multilevel Model. Advised by Professor John E. Barbuto, Jr.

Ostrem, Lynn Michelle. (2006). Servant Leadership and Work-Related Outcomes: A Multilevel Model. Advised by Professor Daniel W. Wheeler

Sattler Weber, Sandra Kae. (2006). Convening Opportunity; Social Entrepreneurship in Two Community Development Initiatives. Advised by Professors John Allen and Susan M. Fritz

Waugh, Terrance Randall. (2006). Community Members' Perspectives of the Role the Intergenerational Dialogue Process Served in Changing Residents' Attitudes and Strategies for Working Together: A Multiple Case Study in Two Rural Midwestern Communities. Advised by Professor Leverne A. Barrett

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