CURRICULUM VITAE

Nick T. Place, Ph.D.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University

Ph.D. Agricultural and Extension Education – International emphasis – 1998

Minor: Adult Education – Distance Education emphasis

Disse tatio ‘esea h: Domestic Implications of the Polish-American Extension Project: A Case

Study.

M.S. Dairy and Animal Science – 1994

Thesis ‘esea h: The Effects of Disease, Management, and Nutrition on Average Daily Gain of

Heifers from Birth to Four Months of Age.

Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture (now Delaware Valley University)

B.S. Dairy Husbandry, Major; Business Management, Minor – 1984

Professional Experience

Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service; Professor, Department of

Agricultural Education and Communication – University of Florida, Institute of Agricultural and Food

Sciences, Gainesville, Florida; September 2012 to Present

Associate Dean and Associate Director, University of Maryland Extension (UME); Associate Professor,

Department of Animal and Avian Sciences – University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland; August

2007 to August 2012

State Program Leader, Extension Professional Development; Coordinator, Program Development and

Evaluation Center; Associate Professor Department of Agricultural Education and Communication;

Affiliate faculty member, School of Natural Resources and Environment – University of Florida,

Gainesville, Florida; January 2006 to August 2007

Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator, Department of Agricultural Education and

Communication; Affiliate faculty member, School of Natural Resources and Environment – University of

Florida, Gainesville, Florida; July 2004 to August 2006

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Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication; Affiliate faculty member,

College of Natural Resources and Environment – University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; August 1999

to June 2004

County Extension Director, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Penn State University, Susquehanna

County, Montrose, Pennsylvania; June 1991 to August 1999

Extension Agent, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Penn State University, Susquehanna County,

Montrose, Pennsylvania; July 1995 to August 1999

Interim Assistant Regional Director, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Penn State University, Northeast

Penn., Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania; January 1997 to December 1997

Acting Assistant Regional Director, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Penn State University, Northeast

Penn., Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania; July 1995 to January 1996

Extension Advisor, USDA Polish-American Extension Project, Tarnow Province, Tarnow, Poland; January

1995 to July 1995

Associate Extension Agent, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Penn State University, Susquehanna

County, Montrose, Pennsylvania; June 1991 to June 1995

Assistant Extension Agent, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Penn State University, Susquehanna

County, Montrose, Pennsylvania; April 1988 to May 1991

Leadership Experience

As Dean and Director of UF/IFAS Extension, I am administratively responsible to the Senior Vice

President of UF/IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) for meeting the mission and goals of

the UF/IFAS Extension program, and I serve on the IFAS Administrative Team. UF/IFAS Extension has

fa ult lo ated i ea h of Flo ida s ou ties, esea h a d edu atio e te s, a ade i departments and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. As Dean, I provide visionary

leade ship that add esses the halle ges a d oppo tu ities asso iated ith Flo ida s highly diverse food

and agricultural systems, natural resources, and sensitive ecosystems; changing and expanding human

population; ongoing urbanization; and globalization of markets for agriculture and natural resources for

both rural and urban populations. I provide vision and leadership that supports and advances the

comprehensive land-grant mission across the entirety of the University of Florida by working closely and

collaborating with other IFAS Deans as well as fellow UF College Deans. I maintain close working

relations with state and county governments as their support together currently accounts for over $65

Mill. annually. Currently, the total number of tenure-track, permanent-status track and non-tenure-track

faculty and staff number over 600. For FY 19, the managed budget of Extension exceeds $121 Mill

inclusive of local, state and federal governments, grants, contracts, giving and cost recovery. I work

cooperatively and serve as the primary liaison with Florida Sea Grant and the 1890 Extension program at

Florida A&M University to ensure seamless collaboration. In my role I also lead and manage all fiscal

aspects of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, including budget and salary management,

fundraising, endowments and extramural funding. In addition, I oversee the hiring, placement, tenure,

promotion, and permanent status of state and county faculty. Lastly, I proactively participate and

represent UF/IFAS Extension at the state, regional and national levels.

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As Associate Dean and Associate Director of University of Maryland Extension (UME), I was

administratively responsible to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and I

served on the College Administrative Team. I led UME which consisted of approximately 150 faculty and

175 support staff located at University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP); University of Maryland

Eastern Shore (UMES); 23 counties; Baltimore City; four regional centers; and the Maryland Sea Grant

program. I provided statewide communication with the extension user community, key statewide

leadership, and state and federal agencies. While at UME, I led an organizational change effort to

address fiscal issues and programming needs; an organizational branding effort; in addition to a

comprehensive strategic visioning effort. UME s st ategi pla i g effo t as subsequently adapted for

use by UF/IFAS Extension. Throughout my time at UME, I worked to foster an environment supportive of

interdisciplinary programming with the research and instructional components of the college.

As a faculty member at the University of Florida, I led the Agricultural Education and Communication

Department (AEC) graduate education program as Graduate Coordinator, including the time when AEC

launched a new PhD program. As PDEC Coordinator, I led all professional development, evaluation and

accountability efforts on behalf of UF/IFAS Extension. In addition, I led and taught leadership classes and

in-service trainings to students and faculty, including the Extension Administration and Supervision

graduate class.

At Penn State University I served as the Interim and Acting Assistant Regional Director where I was

responsible for faculty and staff development and various personnel issues. As a County Extension

Director, I was responsible for overall management, administration and supervision of a county

Extension program, including local government and stakeholder relationships and advocacy efforts.

Leadership Training

I have completed several courses and trainings related to leadership, management and supervision.

Most notably was my participation in class X of the two-year FSLI (Food Systems Leadership Institute)

p og a spo so ed APLU a d the La d G a t “ ste . I additio , I e pa ti ipated and taught in

LEAD-IFAS, along with other programs at the University of Florida, the University of Maryland and Penn

State University. At this point, I have opportunities to provide leadership training, counsel and

mentoring to others which brings great satisfaction in seeing others succeed and thrive in their careers.

2. Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities

a. Books

i. Books authored

Lindner, J.R., Place, N.T., Buford, J.A., & Bedeian, A.G. (2003). Management in Extension - 4th edition: Key

Competencies Needed for Effective Management. Texas A&M. Available at:

http://managementinextension.tamu.edu/

ii. Chapters in books

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Place, N.T. & Galindo, S. (2007). Education through Cooperative Extension. Chapter 10: International

Extension. Other book authors: Seevers, B., Graham, D., & Conklin, N. Publisher: Curriculum Materials

Service, Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio. Status: Published.

Andrews, M. P., Place, N.T., & Crago, N.E. (2001). Agricultural Extension Systems: An International

Perspective. Chapter 9: International Experiences; Impact on Extension Professionals. Editor: Brewer,

Frank. Publisher: Michigan State University: Erudition Books, Courier Custom Publishing, Inc. pp. 125-

151. Status: Published.

b. Articles in Refereed Journals

Place, N.T., Klemme, R.M., McKinnie, M.R., Baker, C., Parrella, J., & Cummings, S.R. (2019). Credible and

Actionable Evidence Across Stakeholder Levels of the Cooperative Extension System. Journal of Human

Sciences and Extension.7(2), pp.124-143.

Warner, L.A., Vavrina, C.S., Campbell, M.L. Elliott, M.L., Northrop, R.J., & Place, N.T. (2017). A Strategic

Plan for Introducing, Implementing, Managing, and Monitoring an Urban Extension Platform. Journal of

Extension, 55(3); article #3FEA1. Retrieved from https://www.joe.org/joe/2017june/a1.php (23 pages).

Ricketts, K.G., Carter, H.S., Place, N.T., & McCoy, T. (2012). A Look Inside: Self-Leadership Perceptions of

Extension Educators. Journal of Extension, 50(5); article #5FEA3. Retrieved from

https://www.joe.org/joe/2012october/a3.php (13 pages).

Harder, A., Scheer, S., & Place, N. (2011). Improving the future of U.S. Cooperative Extension: A Delphi

study. Journal of Extension Systems, 27(2), 1-10.

Scheer, S. D., Cochran, G. R., Harder, A., & Place, N. T. (2011). Competency modeling in extension

education: Integrating an academic extension education model with an extension human resource

management model. Journal of Agricultural Education, 52(3), 64-74. doi: 10.5032/jae.2011.03064.

Harder, A., Place, N. T., & Scheer, S. D. (2010). Towards a competency-based extension education

curriculum: A Delphi study. Journal of Agricultural Education, 51(3), 44-52. doi: 10.5032/jae.2010.03044.

Place, N.T. & Bailey, A.J. (2010). Extension mentoring: Steps leading to greater program effectiveness.

Journal of Extension, 48(1); article #4FEA3. Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2010august/a3.php

(8 pages).

A old, “.K. & Pla e, N.T. . I flue es o ag i ultu al age ts de isio s to e ai i a e te sio career. Journal of Agricultural Education, 51(2), 36-45.

Arnold, S.K. & Place, N.T. (2010). What influences agents to pursue a career in extension? Journal of

Extension, 48(1); article #1RIB1. Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2010february/rb1.php (6

pages).

Arnold, S.K. & Place, N.T. (2010). Career influences of agricultural extension agents. Journal of

Agricultural Education, 51(1), 11-21.

Adams, A.E., Place, N.T., & Swisher, M.E. (2009). Knowledge levels regarding the concept of community

food security among Florida extension agents. Journal of Extension, 47(4); article #4RIB2. Retrieved from

http://www.joe.org/joe/2009august/rb2.php (9 pages).

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Ricketts, K.G. & Place, N.T. (2009). Making communities more viable: Four essential factors for

successful community leadership. Journal of Extension 47(2); article #2IAW2. Retrieved from

http://www.joe.org/joe/2009april/iw2.php (4 pages).

Place, N.T., Vergot, P., & Dragon, S.L. (2008). Internationalizing extension: Benefits and impact among

faculty, students and stakeholders. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 15(1),

pp. 5-10.

Telg, R., Irani, T.A., Place, N.T., DeGroat, A.R., Ladewig, H., Kistler, M., & Barnett, R. (2008). Disaster

preparedness and professional and personal challenges of county extension faculty during the 2004

Florida hurricane season. Journal of Extension, 46(3); article # 3FEA6. Retrieved from

http://www.joe.org/joe/2008june/index.shtml.

Hensley, S.T., Place, N.T., Jordan, J.C., & Israel, G.D. (2007). Quality 4-H youth development program:

Belonging. Journal of Extension, 45(5); article #5FEA8. Retrieved from

http://www.joe.org/joe/2007october/a8.php (7 pages).

Telg, R., Irani, T., Muegge, M., Kistler, M., & Place, N.T. (2007). Communication efforts of Florida

extension agents during the 2004 hurricane season. Journal of Extension, 45(3); article #3FEA4.

Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2007june/a4.shtml.

Place, N.T. (2007). Using nominal group techniques for helping new extension agents understand how to

effectively involve advisory committee members. Journal of Extension, 45(1); article #1IAW1. Retrieved

from http://www.joe.org/joe/2007february/iw1.shtml (3 pages).

Maass, S.E., Wilken, C.S., Jordan, J., Culen, G., & Place, N.T. (2006). A comparison of 4-H and other youth

development organizations in the development of life skills. Journal of Extension, 44(5); article #5RIB2.

Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2006october/rb2.shtml (11 pages).

Dragon, S.L. & Place, N.T. (2006). Perceptions of farmers, students and faculty regarding university-

based extension: A case study from EARTH University Costa Rica. Journal of International Agricultural

and Extension Education, 13(3), pp. 65-78.

Irani, T.A., Place, N.T., & Friedel, C. (2006). Beliefs, attitudes, perceptions and barriers toward

international involvement among college of agriculture and life science students. Journal of

International Agricultural and Extension Education, 13(2), pp. 27-37.

Vergot, P., Place, N.T., & Dragon, S.L. (2005). Internationalizing University of Florida IFAS Extension

professional development and institutional building. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension

Education, 12(3), pp. 15-27.

Lu d , L., Pla e, N.T., I a i, T., & Telg, ‘. . What i the o ld a e the thi ki g? Pe eptio s of extension personnel regarding internationalizing agricultural extension. Journal of International

Agricultural and Extension Education, 13(1) pp. 43-50.

Heinrichs, A.J., Heinrichs, B.S., Harel, O., Rogers, G.W., & Place, N.T. (2005). A prospective study of calf

factors affecting age, body size, and body condition score at first calving of Holstein dairy heifers.

Journal of Dairy Science, 88(8), pp.2828-2835.

Davis, K., Franzel, S., Hildebrand, P., Irani, T., & Place, N.T. (2004). Extending technologies among small-

scale farmers in Meru, Kenya: Ingredients for success in farmer groups. Journal of Agricultural Education

and Extension, 10(2), pp. 53-62.

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Sanders, C. & Place, N. T. (2004). Clientele impact for beef producers from a grassroots style of

extension programming. Journal of Extension, 42(4). Retrieved from

http://www.joe.org/joe/2004december/rb7.shtml (5 pages).

Grage, K.D., Place, N.T., & Ricketts, J.C. (2004). Exploring cooperation between secondary agricultural

educators and livestock extension agents: A case study. Journal of Extension, 42(6). Retrieved from

http://www.joe.org/joe/2004august/iw4.shtml (5 pages).

Irani, T.A., Place, N.T., & Mott, C. (2003). Integrating Adult Education into Extension: Identifying

Importance and Possession of Adult Education Skills and Competencies Among University of Florida

County Extension Faculty. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education, 53(1), pp. 164-176.

Davis, K. & Place, N.T. (2003). Non-Governmental Organizations as an Important Actor in Agricultural

Extension in Semiarid East Africa. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 10(1),

pp. 31-36.

I a i, T., Telg, ‘.T., & Pla e, N.T. . The U i e sit of Flo ida s Dista e Edu atio Fa ult T ai i g Program. NACTA Journal, 47(1), pp. 48-52.

Place, N.T., Jacob, S.G., Andrews, M.P., & Crago, N.E. (2002). International Experience: Pathways to

Personal and Professional Growth. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 9(3),

pp. 15-22.

Place, N.T. & Jacob, S.G. (2001). Stress: Professional development needs of Extension faculty. Journal of

Agricultural Education, 42(1), pp. 95-103.

Place, N.T., Evans, D.E, Andrews, M.P., & Crago, N.E. (2000). Implications and impact among American

extension professionals and near-associates resulting from the Polish-American Extension project.

Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 7(1), pp. 5-15.

Place, N.T., Heinrichs, A.J., & Erb, H.N. (1998). The effects of disease, management, and nutrition on

average daily gain of dairy heifers from Birth to Four Months of Age. Journal of Dairy Science, 81(4), pp.

1004-1009.

c. Monographs, Reports, and Extension Publications

Extension Publications

Place, N.T. & Higgins, C.M. (2008). Guidebook for Socializing and Orienting New Extension Faculty.

UF/IFAS Extension. December. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Available online:

http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/new_faculty/

Lutz, A.E., Swisher, M.E., & Place, N.T. (2007). Community Food Security and Florida Cooperative

Extension Service. UF/IFAS/ EDIS – AEC 382/WC065. May. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Available

online: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC065

Lutz, A.E., Myers, B.E., & Place, N.T. (2007). Guidelines for Effective Professional and Academic Writing.

UF/IFAS/ EDIS – AEC 382/WC063. February. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Available online:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC063

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Maass, S.E., Wilken, C.S., Jordan, J.C., Culen, G., & Place, N.T. (2006). Life Skill Development of Oklahoma

4-H Alumni. UF/IFAS/ EDIS – 4HREF01/4H250. May. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Available

online: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H250

Place, N.T. & Toro, D. (2005). Reaching Hispanic Audiences: What Can We Do as Extension Educators?

UF/IFAS EDIS – AEC375/WC055. October. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Available online:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC055

Place, N.T. (2002). Cooperative Extension Internship Manual. UF/IFAS – Communication Services.

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Place, N.T. (2001). Extension Faculty Resource Manual. UF/IFAS – Communication Services. University of

Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Place, N.T. (2001). CED/DED Guidebook for New Faculty Orientation. UF/IFAS – Communication Services.

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Place, N.T. (2001). New Faculty Welcome Package. UF/IFAS – Communication Services. University of

Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Place, N.T. (2001). Extension: A Resource and Educational Network. New faculty video. UF/IFAS –Communication Services. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Place, N.T. (2001). Extension: In Every County Including Yours. Introductory Extension video. UF/IFAS –Communication Services. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Place, N.T. (2001). Principles of Effective Extension Educational Programs. UF/IFAS EDIS – AEC

361/WC042. November. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Available online:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC042

Guion, L. & Place, N.T. (2001). University of Florida/IFAS Extension Plan of Work Checklist. UF/IFAS EDIS

- FCS 6011/FY158. February. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Available online:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY158

Israel, G. D., Place, N.T., & Brodeur, C. (2000). Report to Southern Region Program and Staff

Development Committee. UF/IFAS Extension. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Place, N.T. (1995). Extension Educational Programs. Polish-American Extension Project Information

Report Series, No. 23.

Place, N.T. (1995). Natural Ventilation. Polish-American Extension Project Information Report Series, No.

24.

Place, N.T. (1995). Controlling Mastitis. Polish-American Extension Project Information Report Series,

No. 25.

Place, N.T. (1995). Silage Production. Polish-American Extension Project Information Report Series, No.

26.

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Other Publications

Booth, B., Segal, M.W., & Place, N.T. (2010). National Leadership Summit on Military Families: Executive

Summary. College Park, MD: University of Maryland.

Booth, B., Segal, M.W., & Place, N.T. (2010). National Leadership Summit on Military Families: Final

Report. College Park, MD: University of Maryland.

Dahl, G., Dusky, J., Higgins, C., Migliaccio, K., Norman, M., Place, N.T., Schaefer, J., & Waddill, C. (2008).

Scholarship of Extension in UF/IFAS. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida.

Osborne, E.W., Camp, W., Boone, K., Rudd, R., Place, N.T., Birkenholz, R., Dyer, J., Loudenslager, D., &

Case, L. (2007). American Association for Agricultural Education. National research agenda for

agricultural education and communication: Research priority areas. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida.

Osborne, E.W., Camp, W., Boone, K., Rudd, R., Place, N.T., Birkenholz, R., Dyer, J., Loudenslager, D., &

Case, L. (2007) American Association for Agricultural Education. National research agenda for

agricultural education and communication: Research priority areas and initiatives. Gainesville, FL:

University of Florida.

Place, N.T. & DeGraw, J. (2005). Agricultural Education and Communication Graduate Handbook.

UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. University of Florida. Gainesville, FL.

Jones, J., Comerford, N., Crane, J.H., Fields, M., Place, N.T., Vergot, P., Hall, J., Luzar, J., Miller, D., Nair,

P.K., Schoellhorn, R., Staal, L., & Swisher, M. (2002). Expanding International Experiences of Students

and Faculty in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. IFAS task force report to the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Andrews, M.P., Evans, D.E., Crago, N.E., & Place, N.T. (1999). Overseas Technical Cooperation Impact

Study: An Evaluation of the Impact of Overseas Assignments on Individual, Organizational and

Community Attitudes, Behaviors and Support for International Involvement. Principle Report for USDA-

CSREES. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; and The Pennsylvania State University, University

Park, PA.

d. Talks, Abstracts, and Other Professional Papers Presented

i. Invited talks (as speaker)

Selected Invited Professional Presentations

Pla e, N.T. . Li i g ou Values. UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Conference.

Orlando, FL. (250 participants).). October 23.

Pla e, N.T. . “o, o hat? Keynote presentation at the joint National Sustainability Summit /

National Energy Extension Summit. Westshore Grand Hotel. Tampa Bay, FL. (150 participants). April 19.

Pla e, N.T. . “o ial Mo ilit i ‘u al A e i a: I sights f o Co u ities Whose Young People

a e Cli i g the I o e Ladde . Do to Hilto Hotel. “t. Pete s u g, FL pa ti ipa ts . February 26.

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Pla e, N.T. . Futu e of Te h olog i Food a d Ag P odu tio . Florida Synapse Summit. Amelie

Arena. Tampa, FL (100 participants). January 23.

Pla e, N.T. . Getti g to k o UF/IFA“ E te sio . Capital O a ge a d Blue Plate Lu h. Doubletree Hotel. Tallahassee, FL (70 participants). January 14.

Pla e, N.T. . Getti g to k o UF/IFA“ E te sio . Flo ida ‘egio al Cou ils Asso iatio (FRCA).

Doubletree Hotel. Tallahassee, FL (60 participants). January 11.

Place, N.T. (2018). Cit us: The a d No . Ma atee Cou t Fa Cit Lu heo “peake . B ade to , FL. (100 participants). November 13.

Pla e, N.T. . Futu e of Food P odu tio a d E te sio . Ta pa Ba Chapte of the ‘a e F uit Council International, Inc. McLoughlin Center. Tampa, FL. (125 participants). August 12.

Pla e, N.T. . Value P opositio s fo E te sio . Pu li Issues Leade ship De elop e t PILD Conference Panel. Hyatt Regency Hotel. Crystal City, VA. (225 participants). April 9.

Pla e, N.T. . Challe ges a d Oppo tu ities Fa i g E te sio . Joi t Cou il of E te sio Professionals (JCEP) Conference. Doubletree Hotel. Orlando, FL. (200 participants). February 14.

Pla e, N.T. . Oppo tu ities fo E te sio i Health Edu atio . Cha pio s fo a Health “outh Conference. Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. College Station, TX. (60 participants). April 10.

Pla e, N.T., ‘ada o i h, H. . Building University-Community Engagement in Support of

I o atio . Joi t Cou il of E te sio P ofessio als JCEP Co fe e e. Dou let ee Hotel. O la do, FL. (300 participants). February 8.

Pla e, N.T. . Ad a i g Housi g P og a s i La d G a t U i e sities. International Housing

Research and Education Association Conference. Omni Hotel. Jacksonville, FL. (60 participants). October

23.

Pla e, N.T. . E te sio s I pa t ith Disaste Effo ts. Capsto e talk at E te sio Disaste Education Network (EDEN) Annual Conference. Cornell University ILR Conference Center. Ithaca, NY. (75

participants). October 13.

Pla e, N.T. . Ad i ist ati e E pe tatio s a d Ca ee G o th Oppo tu ities fo E te sio Age ts. Super Seminar at National Association of Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Convention. Little Rock,

AR. (45 participants). July 24.

Pla e, N.T. . I te atio alizi g E te sio fo Toda s Needs. P ese tatio at Asso iation for

International Agricultural Extension Education (AIAEE) Conference. Deauville Beach Resort, Miami, FL.

(150 participants). April 28.

Pla e, N.T. . Colla o atio A oss Dis ipli es a d ith “takeholde s. Ke ote add ess at the Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education. Wyndham Resort. Orlando, FL. (60

participants). February 3.

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Pla e, N.T. . Ad i ist ato s Pe spe ti e: Does Glo al ‘elatio s Add Value to E te sio ? Add ess at the Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Annual Conference. Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel. Mobile, AL. (175

participants). October 8.

Pla e, N.T. . Qualit E te sio P og a i g i Cha gi g Ti es, Ho A e We Cha gi g: T o Case “tudies. P ese tatio fo the Natio al E te sio Di e to s a d Administrators Annual Meeting. Grant

Hyatt Hotel. Tampa Bay, FL. (65 participants). March 17.

Pla e, N.T. . Measu i g E elle e i E te sio Update. P ese tatio fo o ie tatio To Hall Session for New Extension Directors and Administrators. National Extension Directors and

Administrators Annual Meeting. Grant Hyatt Hotel. Tampa Bay, FL. (45 participants). March 16.

Wei, C. & Pla e, N.T. . “tate of U i e sit of Ma la d E te sio . P ese tatio fo Ma la d Farm Bureau Annual Conference. Clarion Resort. Ocean City, MD. (250 participants). December 8.

Pla e, N.T. . “tate of U i e sit of Ma la d E te sio . P ese tatio fo UME a d AGN‘ Retirees. Turf Valley Conference Center, Ellicott City, MD. (140 participants). September 21.

Place, N.T. (2009). Building Partnerships between 1890 Land-grant Universities with Community

Colleges, 1862s, 1994s, and K-12. Panel member for 1890 Land Grant University Presidents for their

su e eeti g e titled: ‘epositio i g La d-Grant Universities through Entrepreneurial

Leade ship. Nashville, TN. (25 participants). August 1.

Pla e, N.T. . Wel o e to Ma la d a d O e ie of U i e sit of Ma la d E te sio . “peake for opening session of the Children Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Conference. Baltimore, MD. (350

participants). May 18.

Pla e, N.T. . Maki g the Most of I te atio alizi g E te sio . “peake fo i te atio alizi g Extension professional development workshop for University of Minnesota Extension faculty. St. Paul,

MN. (45 participants). May 11.

Pla e. N.T. . I pa t of I te atio alizi g E te sio . Guest speake fo U i e sit of Flo ida graduate students visiting USDA-CSREES-International Programs. Washington, DC. (18 participants).

March 23.

Pla e. N.T. . “tate of E te sio . Guest speake fo “us ueha a Cou t Dai Da . Elk Lake, PA.

(650 participants). March 6.

Pla e, N.T. . E te sio a d the Wo ld. Ke ote speake fo I te atio alizi g E te sio professional development workshop; joint workshop for University of Illinois Extension and Purdue

University Extension specialists and educators. Covington, IN. (85 participants). October 30.

Pla e, N.T. . F o Dai Age t to Asso iate Dea . “peake fo U i e sit of A ka sas fa ult leadership development program. College Park, MD. (24 participants). February 28.

Pla e, N.T. . B idgi g Lo al K o ledge Bases: F ie ds Lea i g f o F ie ds. Asso iatio fo International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Conference. Polson, MT. May 22.

Pla e, N.T. . E gagi g E te sio Ad iso Co ittees. JCEP “outhe ‘egio Leade ship Conference. Nashville, TN. (110 participants). February 1.

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Pla e, N.T. . P o le s a d Issues i Ag i ultu e a d E te sio Edu atio . Wo kshop fo Af i afaculty visiting the University of Florida in the Borlaug Fellows program. Gainesville, FL. October 25.

Pla e, N.T. . Ele e ts of a “u essful E te sio P og a . Wo kshop fo Eg ptia fa ult participating in the University of Florida for the MUCIA program. Gainesville, FL. October 4.

Pla e, N.T. . Co du ti g I te atio al ‘esea h fo G aduate “tude ts. G aduate “tude t Workshop. Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual

Conference. San Antonio, TX. May 26.

Pla e, N.T. & Kistle , M. . A O e ie of E te sio . Wo kshop fo Eg ptia fa ult isiti g the University of Florida for the MUCIA program. Gainesville, FL. April 26.

Place, N.T. (2005). Making the Most of your UF Experience! University of Florida Alpha Zeta Initiation

Banquet. April 11.

Pla e, N.T. . U i e sit of Flo ida a d the U“ Coope ati e E te sio “ ste . Central American

Extension Workshop. IICA Headquarters: San Jose, Costa Rica. March.

Place, N.T. (1999). Domestic Impacts and Implications of the Polish-American Extension Project.

Presentation to key USDA administrators. Attendees included: Foreign Agricultural Service –International Cooperation and Development; Economic Research Service; National Agricultural Statistics

Service; Natural Resources and Conservation Service; US-Agency for International Development;

Association Liaison Office for University Cooperation and Development; Association for International

Agriculture and Rural Development; USDA-Higher Education Programs; National Association of State

Universities and Land Grant Colleges; Department of Education-International Affairs; World Bank, and

the Honorable Miley Gonzalez – Undersecretary for Research, Education and Economics. USDA

International Program Briefing. Washington DC. March.

Pla e, N.T. . Coope ati e E te sio “ ste s, Fu di g, Methodologies, Volu tee s a d Ad iso Co ittees. Poland/Ukraine Extension Training Conference. Boguchawala, Poland. March.

Pla e, N.T. . I te atio al E te sio Edu atio . Te p ese tatio s to pa ti ipa ts f o various community groups, i.e. Kiwanians, Churches, and Granges.

Pla e, N.T. . I te atio al E te sio Edu atio . T e t p ese tatio s to pa ti ipa ts from various community groups, i.e. Extension, Kiwanians, Lions, Churches, and Granges.

Selected Invited Extension Workshops, In-Service Trainings and Presentations

Note: this list does not individually list all presentations and workshops provided as part of serving as

Dean and Director which are provided to multiple internal and external groups; i.e. faculty, stakeholders,

state and local government, funders, etc. Not included are monthly Extension Connections webinars held

with statewide Extension faculty and staff; nor are typical talks with stakeholders, agencies,

government, faculty and staff. In addition, this does not include new faculty orientation and training

sessions at the University of Florida (September 2000 to August 2007). Specifically noted here are

invited Extension-related presentations.

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Pla e, N.T. . UF/IFAS Extension: Your Educational Resource. Southeast Extension District

Gateway Meeting. Port Charlotte, FL. (40 participants). November 1.

Place, N.T. (2019). Putting your Best Foot Forward. Extension Professionals of Florida Annual Meeting.

Ft. Myers, FL. (375 participants). August 29.

Place, N.T. (2019 . Off to a Successful Start in your Extension Career. UF/IFAS New Faculty Orientation.

Austin Carey Lodge. Gainesville, FL. (60 participants).). April 15.

Pla e, N.T. . Li i g ou Values. E te sio P ofessio als of Flo ida A ual Meeti g. Ponte Vedra

Beach, FL. (420 participants).). August 31.

Pla e, N.T. . “et You Pla e at Flo ida s Ta le. E te sio P ofessio als of Flo ida A ual Meeti g. Ft. Myers, FL. (360 participants). August 31.

Place, N.T. (2017). Applications of New Technologies for Improved Management Strategies for

Horticulture and Agronomic Crops. Florida State Horticulture Society Meeting. Westin Harbour Inn,

Tampa, FL. (75 participants). June 6.

Pla e, N.T. . Cha ge: Mo i g at the Pa e of NA“CA‘. E te sio P ofessio als of Flo ida A ual Meeting. Daytona Beach, FL. (400 participants). September 29.

Pla e, N.T. . T ust: At the C u of E te sio . E te sio P ofessio als of Flo ida A ual Meeti g. Naples, FL. (350 participants). August 31.

Place, N.T. (2015). Internationalizing Florida Cooperative Extension and Intercultural Skills: UF/IFAS

Administration Perspective. Straughn Center, Gainesville, FL. January 7.

Pla e, N.T. . Buildi g Upo the “u ess of E te sio s Fi st Yea s. E te sio P ofessio als of Florida Annual Meeting. Panama City, FL. (360 participants). August 29.

Place, N.T. (2014). Advancing Alternative Enterprises. Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises

Conference. Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL. August 2.

Place, N.T. (2014). Opportunities and Responsibilities for Extension to address Urban Issues. National

and Florida Urban Extension Conference. Sirata Beach Hotel, St. Pete, FL. June 24.

Pla e, N.T. . The “tate of UF/IFA“ E te sio . E te sio P ofessio als of Flo ida A ual Meeti g. Ponte Vedra, FL. (400 participants). August 30.

Pla e, N.T. . Valui g E te sio Volu tee s. th Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Duval

County Extension Center. Jacksonville, FL. April 25.

Place, N.T., Irani, T. (2005). Front-li e Disaste ‘espo de s: The Needs of Flo ida s Cou t E te sio Professionals. South Central District Extension Meeting, Arcadia, FL. (60 participants). August 5.

Place, N.T. & Jones, D. (2005). The Use of Questions as a Leadership Technique. Wedgworth

Leadership Program. Gainesville, FL. July 27.

Place, N.T. (2003). Effective Decision-Making. University of Florida Dairy Management Symposium. (50

participants). April 25.

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Place, N.T. (2002). Instructional Needs of Nontraditional Students. CALS Teaching Enhancement

Symposium for state teaching faculty (15 participants). August 20.

Place, N.T. (2002). Tips and Techniques for Teaching Adult Learners. Workshop presentation to FYN

and MG agents (50 participants). University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. June 26.

Place, N.T. & Grage, K. (2002). Extension Jeopardy. Game and workshop for State 4-H Congress (26

participants). Gainesville, FL. July 24.

Place, N.T. (2002). Effective Teaching Workshop. Workshop presentation to all state Extension Design

Team leaders (140 participants). Florida Farm Bureau, Gainesville, FL. April 23.

Place, N.T. (2001). Extension Professional Development. Presentation to FL County Extension

Directors. Austin Carey Lodge, Gainesville, FL. October 3.

Place, N.T. (2001). Extension Jeopardy. Presentation on Extension Careers to District I 4-H Agents and

Volunteers. Niceville, FL. September 28.

Place, N.T. (2001). International Extension and Training Needs for International Extension

Assignments. Florida Associations of Extension Professionals (FAEP) Annual Meeting. Palm Beach, FL.

September 13.

Place, N.T. & Spann, S. (2001). Extension Jeopardy. Game and workshop for State 4-H Congress.

Gainesville, FL. July 25.

Place, N.T. (2001). Principles of Teambuilding. Workshop for District IV Extension Faculty. FFA

Leadership Training Center, Haines City, FL. January 12.

Place, N.T. (2001). Extension Professional Development. Presentation to District IV County Extension

Directors. LaBelle, FL. May 21.

Place, N.T. & Bauman, M. (2000). Extension Jeopardy. Game and workshop for State 4-H Congress.

Gainesville, FL. July 23.

Place, N.T. (2000). Developing Educational Objectives. Workshop for State Design Team Leaders.

Austin Carey Lodge, Gainesville, FL. May 2.

Place, N.T. (2000). Selection and Recruitment of Volunteers for Extension Advisory Committees;

Developing an Advisory Committee Job Description. Presentation for new Extension faculty. Austin

Carey Lodge, Gainesville, FL. April 26-27.

Norman, M., Rudd, R., & Place, N.T. (2000). Extension Leadership and Management. Workshop for FL

County Extension Directors. Austin Carey Lodge, Gainesville, FL. April 19-20.

Place, N.T. (1998). What is Cooperative Extension? Northeast PA Regional Outreach Council. Scranton,

PA. July.

Place, N.T. (1997). Outreach in Practice: History and Background of Cooperative Extension. Northeast

PA Regional Outreach Meeting. Wilkes Barre, PA. June.

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i. Refereed conference proceedings

Refereed and Invited Papers

“ hee , “.D., Co h a , G., Ha de , A., & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . Co pete Modeli g i Extension Education: Integrating an Academic Extension Education Model with an Extension Human

Resource Management Model. Presentation at the American Association of Agricultural Education

National Conference. Omaha, NE. May 25.

Walte i e, M.E. & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . Ti es, The a e a Cha gi g. P ese tatio at the Epsilon Sigma Phi National Conference – Emerging Leadership Track. Fargo, ND. September 15.

Pla e, N.T. & Higgi s, C. . ‘efe eed pape . A Co pa iso of O ga izatio al “o ializatio a d Jo “atisfa tio i Ne E te sio Age ts ithi the “outhe ‘egio . P ese tatio at the Gala III National Extension Conference. Indianapolis, IN. September 17.

A he , T., Wa e , P., Pla e, N.T., Bu to , J., & Cu i gs, “. . ‘efe eed pape . Measu i g E elle e i E te sio . P ese tatio at the Gala III Natio al E te sio Co fe e e. I dia apolis, IN. September 18.

Pla e, N.T., A old, “., Os o e, E.W., Is ael, G., & Te oek, “. . ‘efe eed pape . I flue es o Flo ida Ag i ultu al Age ts De isio s to E te E te sio . In: Proceedings of the Association for

International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. EARTH University, Costa

Rica. March 12.

A old, “., Me e s, C., & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . Leade ship App oa hes of I te atio al Ag i ultu al E te sio Age ies. In: Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and

Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Polson, MT. May 21.

Ma ga i, T.P., Pla e, N.T., & Letsoalo, E.M. . ‘efe eed pape . The Adoptio of I stitutio al Arrangements in Redistributed Farms in Capricorn District of Limpopo P o i e, “outh Af i a. In:

Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual

Meeting. Polson, MT. May 21.

Kistle , M.J., Pla e, N.T., I a i, T.A., & Telg, ‘.W. . ‘efe eed pape . F o t-line Disaster

‘espo de s: Flo ida E te sio P ofessio al s Pe so al Needs, P ofessio al Needs, a d Co u i atio Effo ts. In: Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

(AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Clearwater, FL. May 17.

Place, N.T. & Baile , A. . ‘efe eed pape . Me to i g: P o idi g G eatest Be efit to Ne a d “easo ed Fa ult i a E te sio O ga izatio . In: Proceedings of the Association for International

Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Clearwater, FL. May 16.

D ago , “.L. & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . ‘ole of the Wo k E pe ie e Module i EA‘TH U i e sit s P og a of Co u it De elop e t. In: Proceedings of the Association for International

Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Clearwater, FL. May 16.

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Pla e, N.T. & Kistle , M. . ‘efe eed pape . F o t-line Disaster Responders: The Needs of

Flo ida s Cou t E te sio P ofessio als. In: Proceedings of the Extension Professionals Association of

Florida (EPAF) Conference. Sarasota, FL. September 14.

Ve got, P., Pla e, N.T., & D ago , “.L. . ‘efe eed pape . I te atio alizi g U i e sit of Flo ida IFA“ E te sio p ofessio al de elop e t a d i stitutio al uildi g. In: Proceedings of the Association

for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. May 27.

I a i, T., Pla e, N.T., & F iedel, C. . ‘efe eed pape . Beliefs, attitudes, pe eptio s a d a ie s toward international involveme t a o g ollege of ag i ultu e a d life s ie e stude ts. In:

Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual

Meeting. San Antonio, TX. May 27.

Friedel, C., Irani, T., & Place, N.T. (2005). (Refereed pape . Ho do stude ts of ag i ultu e pe ei e glo alizatio a d i te atio al i ol e e t? In: Proceedings of the Association for International

Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. May 27.

Place, N.T., Vergot, P., & D ago , “. . ‘efe eed pape . I te atio alizi g e te sio : Be efits a d i pa t a o g fa ult , stude ts, a d stakeholde s. In: Association for International Agricultural and

Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. May 26.

Lu d , L., Pla e, N.T., I a i, T., & Telg, ‘. . ‘efe eed pape . What i the o ld a e the thi ki g? Pe eptio s of e te sio pe so el ega di g i te atio alizi g ag i ultu al e te sio . In: Proceedings

of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. San

Antonio, TX. May 26.

D ago , “.L. & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . The pe eptio s of fa e s, stude ts, a d fa ult regarding university- ased e te sio : A ase stud f o EA‘TH U i e sit , Costa ‘i a. In: Proceedings

of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. San

Antonio, TX. May 26.

Co ejo, C., Ha a , D., & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . E aluatio of illust atio -based

edu atio al ate ials i El “al ado , Ce t al A e i a. In: Proceedings of the Association for

International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. May 26.

Pla e, N.T. & Fo , P. . ‘efe eed pape . Maki g use of o i al g oup te h i ues ith e extension faculty to determine how to effectively include advisory committee members in extension

p og a i g. In: Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

(AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 26.

Davis, K., Franzel, S., Hildebrand, P., & Place, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . E te di g te h ologies among small-s ale fa e s i Me u: I g edie ts fo su ess i fa e g oups. In: Proceedings of the

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin,

Ireland. May 26.

Pa so , K., Ga pat, W., Ha t a , M., Pete s, L., & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . E gagi g the periphery: Farmer facilitators as an alternative approach for constructive collaboration with small

fa e s i T i idad. In: Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension

Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 26.

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Pla e, N.T., I a i, T., & F iedel, C. . ‘efe eed pape . Beliefs, attitudes, a d pe eptio s of international invol e e t a o g ollege of ag i ultu e a d life s ie e stude ts. In: Proceedings of the

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin,

Ireland. May 25.

Irani, T., Lundy, L., Place, N.T., & Friedel, C. (20 . ‘efe eed pape . E pe ie e, pe eptio s, a d likelihood of participating in international opportunities among college of agricultural and life science

stude ts. In: Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

(AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 25.

To o, E. & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . Pe eptio s of li esto k e te sio edu atio deli e a o g dai p odu e s i the o th oast of Ho du as. In: Proceedings of the Association for

International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 25.

“ted a , N. & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . Pe eptio s a d use of olu tee s i i te atio al ag i ultu e e te sio a d de elop e t. In: Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural

and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 24.

Pla e, N.T., I a i, T., & Mott, C. . ‘efe eed pape . Adult edu atio i e te sio : De elopi g a web-based learning module based upo e p essed eeds. In: Proceedings of the Association for

International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Raleigh, NC. April 8.

Da is, K, & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . Cu e t o epts a d app oa hes i ag i ultural

e te sio i Ke a. In: Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension

Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Raleigh, NC. April 8.

Pla e, N.T. & C ago, N. . ‘efe eed pape . Ma i izi g do esti e efits of i te ational

oope atio . In: Proceedings of the National Conference on Global Perspectives: Internationalizing

Extension. East Lansing, MI. March 26.

I a i, T., Pla e, N.T, & Mott, C. . ‘efe eed pape . I teg ati g adult edu atio i to e te sio : Identifying importance and possession of adult education skills and competencies among University of

Flo ida ou t e te sio fa ult . In: Proceedings of the SAERC Annual Conference. Mobile, AL.

February 3.

Raulerson, B., Telg, R., Irani, T., Moore, L.L., Place, N.T, Haygood, J., Akers, C., Dooley, K.E., & Lindner,

J.‘. . Dista e edu atio t ai i g fo dista e edu atio t ai e s. In: Proceedings of the

Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists – Agricultural Communications Section. Mobile, AL.

February 3.

G age, K., ‘i ketts, J., & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . E plo i g oope atio a d olla o atio et ee se o da ag i ultu al edu atio a d e te sio fa ult i the state of Flo ida. In: Proceedings

of the NAERC Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV. December 11.

Pla e, N.T., Ja o , “., A d e s, M.P., & C ago, N.E. . ‘efe eed pape . Utilizi g p ofessio al de elop e t to e su e i pa t of i te atio al assig e ts. In: Proceedings of the NAERC Annual

Conference. New Orleans, LA. December 12.

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Pla e, N.T., Ja o , “.G., A d e s, M.P., & C ago, N.E. . ‘efe eed pape . I te atio al e pe ie e: path a s to pe so al a d p ofessio al g o th. In: Proceedings of the Association for

International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Baton Rouge, LA. April 4 - 7.

Pla e, N.T., Ja o , “.G., “u e hill, W.‘., & A i gto , L.‘. . ‘efe eed pape . Bala i g o k a d fa il : p ofessio al de elop e t eeds of e te sio fa ult . In: Proceedings of the National

Agricultural Education Research Conference (NAERC). San Diego, CA. December 6.

Pla e, N.T., A d e s, M.P., & C ago, N.E. . ‘efe eed pape . The i pa t of o e seas assig e ts on individual, organization and community attitudes, behaviors and support for international extension

i ol e e t. In: Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Conference (NAERC). San

Diego, CA. December 6.

Pla e, N.T. & E a s, D.E. . ‘efe eed pape . A ase stud a al sis of i te atio al oope ation

et ee the Pe s l a ia Depa t e t of Ag i ultu e a d the Pe s l a ia “tate U i e sit . In:

Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual

Meeting. Arlington, VA. March 29 – April 1.

Andrews, M.P., E a s, D.E., C ago, N.E., & Pla e, N.T. . ‘efe eed pape . O e seas te h i al cooperation impact study: An evaluation of the impact of overseas assignments on individual,

organization and community attitudes, behaviors and support for internatio al i ol e e ts. In:

Proceedings of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual

Meeting. Arlington, VA. March 29 – April 1.

Place, N.T. & Evans, D.E. (1999). (Invited paper). "International extension: Planning for mutual benefits

of technical cooperation." In: Proceedings of the 91st Annual Meeting of American Society of Agronomy,

Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. Salt Lake City, UT. October 31-

November 4.

Place, N.T. (1999). I ited pape . Do esti i pa ts a d i pli atio s a o g E te sio p ofessio als and near-associates from the Polish-A e i a e te sio p oje t. In: Proceedings of the Evans Family

Lecture for Graduate Research. College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University,

University Park, PA. April 7.

Pla e, N.T. & E a s, D.E. . ‘efe eed pape . Do esti i pa ts a d i pli atio s of the Polish-

A e i a e te sio p oje t. In: Proceedings of Association for International Agricultural and Extension

Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Port of Spain, Trinidad. March.

Pla e, N.T. . I ited pape . Do esti i pli atio s of the Polish-A e i a e te sio p oje t. Globalizing Agricultural Sciences and Education Programs for America (GASEPA) Northeast Regional

Meeting. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. July.

Pla e, N.T., Hei i hs, A.J., & E , H.N. . ‘efe eed pape . The effe ts of disease, a age e t, and nutrition on average daily gain of dairy heifers from birth to four o ths of age. American Dairy

Science Association Annual Meeting. Guelph University, Guelph, Ontario. June.

Pla e, N.T., & Hei i hs, A.J. . I ited pape . Balage feedi g a age e t. In: Proceedings of

Silage: Field to Feedbunk North American Conference. Hershey, PA. February.

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E a s, D.E., Ka t e , D.L., & Pla e, N.T. . I ited pape . Ag i ultu al a d e te sio edu atio efo s i Pola d. In: Proceedings of Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture Lecture.

Philadelphia, PA. March.

Pla e, N.T., Hei i hs, A.J., E , H.N., & Ga a , C.E. . ‘efe eed pape . Calf a d heife a age e t a d ut itio p a ti es o “us ueha a Cou t Pe s l a ia o e ial dai fa s.

American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, University of Maryland; College Park, MD. June.

Refereed Carousel Presentations

Scheer, S.D., Harder, A., & Place, N.T. (2008). Academic Development for Extension Professionals.

Roundtable presentation at the Galaxy III National Extension Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

September 17.

Lutz, A.E., Swisher, M., & Place, N.T. (2006). The Greatest Gift of the Garden: An Experiential Learning

Curriculum for Adults. Carousel presentation at Association for International Agricultural and Extension

Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Clearwater, FL. May 15.

Stedman, N. & Place, N.T. (2005). Volunteer Use in International Agricultural and Extension

Development: Exploration of Perceived Barriers. Carousel presentation at Association for International

Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. May 28.

Telg, R., Irani, T., Place, N.T., Rudd, R., & Roberts, O. (2005). Bridging Borders: Enhancing Critical Thinking

through International Study Tours. Carousel presentation at Association for International Agricultural

and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. May 28.

Toro, E. & Place, N.T. (2004). Bringing Leadership Training to Milk Collection Centers in Honduras.

Carousel presentation at Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE)

Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 24.

Dragon, S. & Place, N.T. (2004). The Role of the Change Agent in the Decision to Adopt: Perceptions of

Smallholders in Costa Rica. Carousel presentation at Association for International Agricultural and

Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 24.

Davis, K., Franzel, S., Hildebrand, P., & Place, N.T. (2004). The Role of Farmer Groups in Technology

Dissemination: Ingredients for Success. Carousel presentation at Association for International

Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 24.

Canales, G. & Place, N.T. (2004). Rural Banks: An Alternative for Small Farmers to Access Credit in

Honduras. Carousel presentation at Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

(AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 24.

Mtenga, K. & Place, N.T. (2003). Farmer-Led Extension: An International Perspective of Experiences and

Challenges. Carousel presentation at Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

(AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Raleigh, NC. April 9.

Posters

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Easton, J. & Place, N.T. (2006). Flo ida E te sio Age ts Pe eptio s of P ofessio al De elop e t Opportunities. Poster presented at Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

(AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Clearwater, FL. May 14.

Arnold, S. & Place, N.T. (2006). Assessing the Effect of Cooperative Teaching on Future Agricultural

Educators and Cooperative Extension Agents. Poster presented at Association for International

Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Clearwater, FL. May 14.

Place, N.T., Myers, B., & Washburn, S. (2005). Your Road to a Graduate Degree! AEC Distance Delivered

Master of Science Degree Program. Poster presented at the Extension Professionals Association of

Florida (EPAF) Conference. Sarasota, FL. September 14.

Place, N.T., Irani, T.A., Telg, R., Ruth, A., Hurst, A., Lundy, L., & Basford, A. (2005). All Marketing is Local:

Utilizing Extension Local Marketing Efforts to Engage Current and Prospective Clientele. Poster

presented at the Extension Professionals Association of Florida (EPAF) Conference. Sarasota, FL.

September 14.

Kistler, M., Place, N.T., Irani, T.A., Telg, R., Muegge, M., & DeGroat, A. (2005). Front-line Disaster

‘espo de s: The Needs of Flo ida s Cou t E te sio P ofessio als. Poster presented at the Extension

Professionals Association of Florida (EPAF) Conference. Sarasota, FL. September 14.

Place, N.T., Telg, R., Irani, T., Ruth, A., Hurst, A., & Basford, A. (2005). All Marketing is Local: Utilizing

Extension Local Marketing Efforts to Engage Current and Prospective Clientele. Poster presented at

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. San Antonio,

TX. May 25-31.

Dragon, S. & Place, N.T. (2004). Assessment of Research Opportunities at EARTH, Costa Rica: An

Exploratory Study to Identify an Innovation Appropriate for Thesis Fieldwork in International Extension

and Tropical Conservation and Development. Poster presented at Association for International

Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 23-29.

Toro, E., & Place, N.T. (2004). A Description of the Educational Services Available to Dairy Farmers in

the North Coast of Honduras. Poster presented at Association for International Agricultural and

Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland. May 23-29.

Davis, K. & Place, N.T. (2003). Voices of Small-Scale Farmers in Kenya: An Examination of Extension

Roles and Coverage. Poster presented at Association for International Agricultural and Extension

Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Raleigh, NC. April 8-12.

Irani, T.A., Place, N.T., & Mott, C. (2003). Filling the Need for Adult Education Skills and Competencies:

A Web-based Professional Development Initiative for Extension Educators. Poster presented at

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Raleigh, NC.

April 8-12.

Place, N.T. & Crago, N. (2003). Maximizing the Domestic Benefit and Impact of International Extension

Involvement. Poster presented at the National Conference on Global Perspectives: Internationalizing

Extension. East Lansing, MI. March 24-27.

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Place, N.T. (2002). Changing the Organization: Focusing Extension Professional Development on

Clientele End Results. Poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference. Las

Vegas, NV. December 12.

Warnick, J., Hildebrand, P., & Place, N.T. (2002). Sustainability Analysis of the Irrigated Vegetable

Project at Banco Village, Mali. Poster presented at the International Farming Systems Associations

Conference. Lake Buena Vista, FL. November 17-19.

Place, N.T. (2002). Changing the Organization: Focusing Extension Professional Development on

Clientele End Results. Poster presented at Southern Region Agricultural Education Research

Conference. Orlando, FL. February 2-6.

Ricketts, J.C. & Place, N.T. (2002). Let s Tea Up: Tea Tea hi g Ag i ultu al Edu atio a d E te sio Education Introductory Courses to Foster Cooperation and Collaboration Among Pre-professionals.

Poster presented at Southern Region Agricultural Education Research Conference. Orlando, FL.

February 2-6.

Lawver, D., Baker, M., Christiansen, J., Murphrey, T. & Place, N.T. (2002). Planning for Public Sector

Agricultural Extension. Poster presented at Southern Region Agricultural Education Research

Conference. Orlando, FL. February 2-6.

Davis, K. & Place, N.T. (2001). ECHO: Networking Global Hunger Solutions. Poster presented at

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Baton

Rouge, LA. April 4-7.

Place, N.T. (2001). A Professional Development System for Extension Career Growth. Poster presented

at Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Baton

Rouge, LA. April 4-7.

Place, N.T. (2001). A Professional Development System for Extension Career Growth. Poster presented

at Southern Agricultural Education Conference. Fort Worth, TX. January 27-30.

Place, N.T. (2000). Maximizing the Domestic Benefit and Impact of International Extension

Involvement. Poster presented at Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

(AIAEE) Annual Meeting. Arlington, VA. March 29 – April 1.

Place, N.T. (2000). Maximizing the Domestic Benefit and Impact of International Extension

Involvement. Poster presented at Southern Region AAAE Conference. Lexington, KY. January 30.

Place, N.T., Heinrichs, A.J., & Garman, C.E. (1992). Epidemiology and Economics of Dairy Heifer

Management Practices on Pennsylvania Dairy Farms. American Dairy Science Association Annual

Meeting – Poster Session, Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio. June.

Abstracts

Pla e, N.T., Hei i hs, A.J., E , H.N., & Ga a , C.E. . Calf a d Heife Ma age e t a d Nut itio P a ti es o “us ueha a Cou t Pe s l a ia Co e ial Dai Fa s. American Dairy Science

Association Annual Meeting. University of Maryland; College Park, Maryland. June.

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Pla e, N.T., Hei i hs, A.J., & Ga a , C.E. . Epide iolog a d E o o i s of Dai Heife Ma age e t P a ti es o Pe s l a ia Dai Fa s. American Dairy Science Association Annual

Meeting. Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio. June.

f. Films, CDs, Photographs, Websites, etc.

Videos Developed

Place, N.T., Clark, K., Godfrey, M. (2009). University of Maryland Extension – Success Stories. UME

educational video designed to highlight high impact Extension programs.

Place, N.T., Clark, K., Godfrey, M. (2008). Maryland Cooperative Extension – Success Stories. MCE

educational video designed to highlight high impact Extension programs.

Place, N.T., Telg R., Breeze, M. & Williamson, A. (2002). Extension – In Every County Including Yours.

UF/IFAS Extension educational video (12 minute) designed for general public and advisory committee

use.

Place, N.T., Telg, R., Breeze, M., Connor, N., & Williamson, A. (2002). Extension: A Resource and

Educational Network. UF/IFAS Extension educational video (20 minute) designed for use with new

Extension faculty.

Websites Developed

Eubanks, E., Place, N.T., Irani, T., & Marshall, T. (2004). Partnerships, Relationships and Collaboration.

UF/IFAS Extension educational module. Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu

Mott, C. & Place, N.T. (2002). Adult Education in Extension. UF/IFAS Extension educational module.

Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/

Israel, G., Place, N.T., & Kennedy, S. (2002). Evaluating Extension Programs. UF/IFAS Extension

educational module. Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/

Place, N.T. (2001). AEE 3313 – Development and Role of Extension Education. Course website.

Available online: www.ifas.ufl.edu/~aee3313

Place, N.T. (2001). Faculty Orientation Website. Series of UF/IFAS educational modules. Available

online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newfaculty.html

Place, N.T. (2001). History and Philosophy of the Land-Grant System. UF/IFAS educational module.

Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newlandgrant.htm

Place, N.T. (2001). History and Philosophy of Extension. UF/IFAS educational module. Available online:

http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newextension.html

Place, N.T. (2001). Extension Alphabet Soup. UF/IFAS educational module. Available online:

http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newalphamodule.html

Place, N.T. (2001). Extension Service Units. UF/IFAS educational module. Available online:

http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newunits.html

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Place, N.T. & Vergot, P. (2001). UF/IFAS Extension Professional Development. UF/IFAS educational

module. Available online:

http://district1.extension.ifas.ufl.edu/Professional%20Development/index.html

Place, N.T. & Summerhill, W. (2001). Extension Advisory Committees. UF/IFAS educational module.

Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newadvcommodule.html

Place, N.T. & Summerhill, W. (2001). Extension Educational Programming. UF/IFAS educational

module. Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newExtProgModule.html

Clouser, R. & Place, N.T. (2001). Promotion and Permanent Status. UF/IFAS educational module.

Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newPPStatusmodule.html

Clouser, R. & Place, N.T. (2001). Penalty Mail. UF/IFAS educational module. Available online:

http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newpenaltymailmodule.html

Flinchum, M., Norman, M. & Place, N.T. (2001). Extension Annual Performance Appraisals. UF/IFAS

educational module. Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newannualperfapp.html

Flinchum, M. & Place, N.T. (2001). Working for UF/IFAS Extension. UF/IFAS educational module.

Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newWorkUF-IFASExtModule.html

Johnson, F., Wilkins, D., Holmes, D. & Place, N.T. (2001). Getting to Know Co-workers, Clientele,

Stakeholders, and Your County. UF/IFAS educational module. Available online:

http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newgettingmodule.html

Place, N.T. (2000). UF/IFAS Service Units. UF/IFAS educational module. Available online:

http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newunits.html

Pergola, J., Evans, G. & Place, N.T. (2000). Balancing Work and Family in Extension. UF/IFAS

educational module. Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newtimemanagement.html

Hermelbracht, D., Johnson, F., & Place, N.T. (2000). Working for the University of Florida. UF/IFAS

educational module. Available online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newworkingUFmodule.html

Schaefer, J.M., & Place, N.T. (2000). UF/IFAS Academic Units. UF/IFAS educational module. Available

online: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/newAcademicUnits.html

g. Contracts and Grants

University of Florida

Place, N.T. (2015). PI. U.S. Cooperative Extension System in Global Engagement. USDA-NIFA. $13,200.

Place, N.T. (2014). PI. U.S. Cooperative Extension System in Global Engagement. USDA-NIFA. $5,500.

Place, N.T. (2005). PI. Internationalizing the Curriculum Grant. University of Florida International

Programs. $3,000.

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Place, N.T. (2005). PI. International Travel Grant (Developing international distance delivered course

with CIAT in Cali, Colombia). UF/IFAS International Programs. $3,000.

Place, N.T. (2004). PI. Improving Student Internships using Distance Education Technology. UF/College of

Agricultural and Life Sciences. $3,000.

Vergot, P. & Place, N.T. (2003). Co-PI. Internationalizing University of Florida IFAS Extension Professional

Development and Institutional Building. USDA-CSREES International Programs, UF/IFAS Extension,

UF/College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and Florida Association of Counties. $43,300.

Telg, R., Irani, T.A., Place, N.T., Dooley, K., Lindner, J., Anderson, E., Schmidt, A., Bielema, C., Lockaby, J.,

& Akers, C. (2002). Co-PI. Train the Trainer: The Distance Education Instructional Designer Project. USDA-

Challenge Grant. $249,952.

Place, N.T. (2002). PI. Extension Professional Development-Faculty Resource Development. UF/IFAS

Extension Administration. $2,000.

Bruening, T., Hoover, T., Frick, M., Briers, G., Place, N.T., & Fritz, S. (2001). Co-PI. Improving Ukrainian

and Russian Language Acquisition and Cultural Knowledge in an Agricultural Context. NSEP (National

Security Education Program). $421,873.

Place, N.T. (1999). PI. Comprehensive Faculty Professional Development Programs. University of Florida,

AEC Traveling Scholars Program. $1,000.

University of Maryland

Place, N.T. (2009). PI. National Leadership Summit on Military Families. USDA - CSREES (Cooperative

States Research, Education and Extension Service) and Department of Defense. $599,978.

Place, N.T., Hooks, C.R., Clement, D.L., Dovely, G.P., Brust, G.E., Traunfeld, J.H., Rane, K.K., Everts, K.L.,

Raupp, M.J., Shrewsbury, P.M., Sardanelli, S., & Gill, S.A. (2009). Co-PI. Building on Successful IPM

Programs in Maryland. USDA - CSREES (Cooperative States Research, Education and Extension Service)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program. $145,000.

Penn State University

Heinrichs, A.J. & Place, N.T. (1998). Co-PI. Phase III of USDA Calf Study Data Analysis. Pennsylvania

Department of Agriculture, Harrisburg, PA. $34,000.

Andrews, M.L., Evans D.E., Crago, N.E., & N.T. Place. (1998). Co-PI. Overseas Technical Cooperative

Impact Study. USDA-ES proposal no. AG-970050. $5,000.

Evans, D.E., Yoder, E.P., Crago, N.E., & Place, N.T. (1996). Co-PI. Overseas Technical Cooperative Impact

Study. USDA-ES, Washington, DC. $42,773.

Place, N.T. & Madden, M. (1996). PI. Susquehanna County Rural Safety Field Day. Pennsylvania

Department of Agriculture, Harrisburg, PA. $2,110.

Place, N.T. & Heinrichs, A.J. (1996). Co-PI. Phase II of USDA Calf Study Data Analysis. Northeast Region -

Penn State Cooperative Extension. $500.

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Jansma, J.D., Place, N.T., & Evans, D.E. (1995). Co-PI. MOA between USDA Extension Service and Penn

State. USDA-ES, Washington, DC. $28,816.

Place, N.T. & Heinrichs, A.J. (1994). PI. Balage Feeding Management Research Trial. Susquehanna

County, PA Agribusinesses. $2,500.

Heinrichs, A.J., Rogers, G.R., Erb, H.N., & Place, N.T. (1989). Co-PI. Nutrition, Disease and Management

Effects on Average Daily Gain of Heifers. National Animal Health Monitoring Systems (NAHMS). USDA,

Washington, DC. $70,000.

j. Fellowships, Prizes, and Awards

Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education (JIAEE). Journal Article of the Year Award –runner-up fo . I te atio alizi g U i e sit of Flo ida IFA“ E te sio P ofessio al De elop e t a d I stitutio al Buildi g. Ma , .

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE). Outstanding Achievement

Award. Clearwater, Florida. May 2006.

Association for Communication Excellence (ACE). Outstanding Professional Skill Award for Distance

Education and Instructional Design. San Antonio, TX. June 2005.

Association for Communication Excellence (ACE). Gold Award for Educational Project, Credit. San

Antonio, TX. June 2005.

A e i a Asso iatio fo Ag i ultu al Edu atio . Outsta di g Poste A a d. E plo i g “tude t's Perceptions of Globalization and International Involvement. May 2004.

Southern Region Agricultural Research Conference. Outstanding Research Paper – 1st runner-up.

February 2003.

UF/IFAS - Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. High Impact Award for Extension.

February 2003.

UF/IFAS Extension. John and Martha Woeste Professional Recognition Award for Extension Faculty.

September 2002.

Southern Region Agricultural Research Conference. Outstanding Poster Presentation – 2nd runner-up.

February 2002.

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Annual Meeting. Outstanding Poster

Presentation – 2nd runner-up. April 2001.

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Annual Meeting. Outstanding Poster

Presentation. April 2000.

Pennsylvania State University. Evans Family Lecture for Graduate Research. Outstanding Paper –International Agriculture Category. April 1999.

Pennsylvania State University. Graduate Student Travel Award. December 1998.

Pennsylvania State University. Ruth and Robert O'Connor Graduate Scholarship Award. May 1998.

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k. Editorships, Editorial Boards, and Reviewing Activities for Journals and Other Learned

Publications

Consultation and Peer Review

Outside Reviewer of theses and dissertations, for the School for Graduate Studies and Research, The

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies (2004 to 2014). 1 to 2

theses or dissertations per year.

Outside Reviewer of course final exams, for the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension,

The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies (2004 to 2012). 2 to 4

courses per year.

Outside Reviewer of Promotion and Tenure Packages for Faculty and Extension Agents. Over my career

this has included Penn State University, Ohio State University, Texas A&M University, North Carolina

State University, Iowa State University, Washington State University, Kansas State University, University

of Maryland and the University of Florida (2004 to present). 3 to 4 per year.

Reviewer, National Agricultural Education Research Conference annual meeting (2000 to 2007). 3 to 5

papers reviewed per year.

Reviewer, Association of International Agricultural and Extension Education annual meeting (1999 to

present). 5 to 7 papers reviewed per year.

Reviewer, Southern Region Agricultural Research Conference annual meeting (1999 to 2007). 3 to 5

papers reviewed per year.

Reviewer, International Agricultural and Extension Education Journal. (1999 to present). 4 to 6 articles

reviewed per year.

Discussant, Association of International Agricultural and Extension Education annual meeting (1999 to

present). 4 papers discussed per year.

Discussant, Southern Agricultural Education Conference (2001 to 2007). 3 to 4 papers discussed per

year.

Session chair, Session facilitator. Association of International Agricultural and Extension Education

Annual Conference; National Agricultural Education Research Annual Conference; Southern Region

Agricultural Research Annual Conference. (1999 to 2007). Fulfilled 1 to 2 roles per conference per year.

3. Teaching, Mentoring, and Advising

a. Courses previously taught

- The courses noted below were taught while I was a faculty member the Department

of Agricultural Education and Communication at the University of Florida.

Undergraduate courses

AEE 3313: Development and Role of Extension Education (on-campus)

Nick T. Place Curriculum Vitae ~ page 26

AEE 4506: Advanced Extension Methods (on-campus)

AEE 4943: Leadership Education Practicum (on-campus)

AEE 4944: Cooperative Extension Internship (on-campus and distance)

Graduate courses

AEE 6316: From America to Zimbabwe: An Overview of International Extension Systems (on-campus)

AEE 6426: Development of a Volunteer Leadership Program (distance)

AEE 6611: Adult Education in Agricultural and Extension Education (on-campus & distance)

AEE 6704: Extension Administration and Supervision (on-campus & distance)

AEE 6905: Beginning Extension Faculty (on-campus & distance)

Guest lectures

AEE 5454: Leadership Development (Nov. 2018, October 2017)

AEE 6704: Extension Administration and Supervision (June 2018, July 2014)

AEE 6321: The Land Grant University and University Governance: The Extension and Outreach Initiative

(November 2017, February 2015, March 2013 and online)

b. Course or Curriculum Development.

Descriptions of Innovations in Teaching/Advising

I believe it is important for an instructor to take steps to make courses as relevant, timely and pertinent

as possible. This involves being creative in how courses are designed and implemented, and I have

utilized various means in my undergraduate and graduate classes to accomplish this. Regarding graduate

advising, my main guiding principle has been to be a mentor and professional colleague for students. As

a graduate advisor I am called to provide support, encouragement, experiences and opportunities to

help them maximize their time as a graduate student. Most importantly, I strive to challenge each

student to learn and grow to take advantage of their full potential.

New Courses Developed

AEE 6316 – From America to Zimbabwe: An Overview of International Extension Systems. The course

objectives are for students to have a greater understanding of: the Cooperative Extension System as a

nonformal educational provider; the evolution of extension as an educational provider; the various

models of extension utilized throughout the United States and the world, including structure, funding,

methodologies, effectiveness, and organizational missions, values, goals and educational program areas;

extension's connection with different levels of government and NGOs (Non-Government Organizations);

key elements and principles of effective extension systems and extension education; political, social,

cultural, economic and organizational factors affecting extension; and, future issues and

recommendations for extension internationally. A key component of the class is a weeklong class trip to

Washington, DC to visit with key individuals and program leaders of organizations and agencies actively

involved in domestic and international extension education.

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AEE 4506 – Advanced Extension Methods. The course focuses on the extension program development

process, creation and implementation of nonformal education programs, nonformal education delivery

methods, strategies for effective teaching, instilling change through education, and evaluating

nonformal education programs. The main objectives of the course are to develop an understanding of

how planned change is brought about through extension education; understanding the purpose and role

of nonformal/extension education; the teaching-learning process as it relates to nonformal education

settings, and nonformal educational methods.

AEE 4944 – Cooperative Extension Internship. This new course was officially approved in spring 2001,

and it is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop practical on-the-job supervised

experience in University of Florida Extension – primarily at the county level. During this supervised

program, students gain practical experience relative to Extension education. The major objective is to

gain a basic understanding of Cooperative Extension and its functions as an educational agency, and as a

potential career opportunity.

Major Course Revisions

AEE 6704 – Extension Administration and Supervision. This course is designed for all UF/CALS graduate

students who are interested in pursuing a career in Cooperative Extension or other nonformal education

settings, particularly positions with administrative responsibilities. The course focuses on philosophy,

leadership and management principles, administrative and supervisory responsibilities, organizational

management, instilling change through education, and issues and trends facing extension. Students in

this course develop an understanding of the science of management, i.e., the cause and effect

relationships that exist in Extension; the importance of leadership, management and administrative

knowledge versus relying solely on ad hoc decision making; management principles and practices of

planning, organizing, directing, staffing; and, extension administrative/supervisory responsibilities,

including policies and procedures, program development and management, fiscal management, human

resource management, office/facility management, relationships and liaisons.

AEE 6611 – Adult Education in Agricultural and Extension Education. This course was revised to

encompass all areas of formal and nonformal adult education that would be applicable to graduate

students concerned with adult education across diverse disciplines. This course was completely

overhauled to make it more applicable to the field of adult education. This is a course that overviews the

broad area of adult education, particularly as it relates to formal and nonformal educational programs

and settings in agricultural and extension education. Its purpose is to provide an overview of the extent

and character of adult education opportunities. Students examine the basic literature in this field, main

philosophies and theories, adult learning, teaching techniques, program planning,

similarities/differences with youth education, and organizations providing nonformal adult education.

AEE 3313 – Development and Role of Extension Education. This has included combining selected

lectures with AEE 3323 - Development and Philosophy of Agricultural Education to provide students a

broader perspective of each and highlights areas of cooperation and collaboration among agricultural

and extension education.

c. Manuals, Notes, Software, Webpages, and Other Contributions to Teaching

Nick T. Place Curriculum Vitae ~ page 28

Developed online course curriculum for the AEC Distance Masters program. This included the following

courses: AEE 6611: Agricultural and Extension Adult Education, AEE 6704: Extension Administration and

Supervision, AEE 6426: Development of a Volunteer Leadership Program, and AEE 6905: Beginning

Extension Faculty. All courses were offered via Web-CT and consisted of online lectures, facilitated

discussions, video presentations and narrated PowerPoint presentations.

As part of the Distance Education Train the Trainer Challenge Grant, I developed one of the six modules

e titled Effe ti e Dista e Edu atio Tea hi g P i iples. This as offe ed i to dista e education course designers as the primary foundational part of the course. In order to provide learning

opportunities to graduate students, I had three students involved with designing, developing and

implementing curriculum, as well as helping to facilitate online discussions.

As the departmental coordinator for the undergraduate and graduate Extension Specialization, I served

as the academic advisor for many students in this area. At the undergraduate level, several steps were

taken to promote the CALS Extension Minor throughout the college. This included adding information to

the AEC Department website specific to the minor; developing an informational flyer; speaking with and

sending information and flyers about the minor to CALS departments, student organizations, and county

extension offices; and being a liaison in the department for the minor. This resulted in the program

being a prominent specialization with the AEC department.

d. Teaching Awards and Other Special Recognition

Southern Region - American Association of Agriculture Education (SR-AAAE). Outstanding Young

Agricultural Educator Award. Orlando, Florida. May 2006

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA). NACTA Teacher Fellow Award. Wooster,

Ohio. June 2005

University of Florida. Graduate Teacher/Advisor of the Year. May 2005

Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Outstanding Teaching Award. April 2005

UF/IFAS - College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Graduate Teacher/Advisor of the Year. December

2004

Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Outstanding Teaching Award. April 2004

Me e Who s Who i Ag i ultu e Highe Edu atio WWAHE . August

Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Outstanding Teaching Award. March 2003

Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Outstanding Teaching Award. February 2002

e. Advising: Other than Research Direction

i. Undergraduate

Supervised one to two undergraduate independent studies (AEE 4905) each year. The undergraduate

students have completed work that has led to manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and curriculum

used in classes and extension trainings (1999-2007).

Nick T. Place Curriculum Vitae ~ page 29

Served as advisor for 18 undergraduate students working in County Extension offices on Extension

Internships (1999-2007).

Served as advisor for 42 undergraduate students in Agricultural Education and Communication, primarily

for students focusing in the specializations of Extension Education or Leadership Education (1999-2007).

ii. Graduate

Supervised two to five graduate independent studies (AEE 6905) each year. The graduate students have

completed work that has led to presentations at national and international conferences (nine

presented); manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals (five published); extension distance education web

modules (three); and curriculum used in classes and extension trainings.

Served as AEC Graduate Coordinator from 2004-2006. In this role, I was responsible for recruitment of

potential graduate students, coordinating the graduate committee, assigning advisors for students, and

ensuring success of graduate students.

iii. Other advising activities (advising student groups, special assignments,

recruiting, faculty mentorship, etc.)

Worked closely with students to help them obtain funding for their graduate program in areas such as

research, scholarships, practical experiences and attending national and international conferences

(1999-2007). These efforts have resulted in:

• A MS-Thesis student obtained complete funding to conduct research in Costa Rica with EARTH

University.

• A doctoral student obtained complete funding to conduct research in Kenya, with USAID-

Agroforestry Centre.

• A doctoral student obtained complete funding to conduct research in Trinidad with the

University of the West Indies.

• A Fulbright Scholarship for a MS student from Honduras.

• Three scholarships to provide funding for the doctoral program of a student from Tanzania.

• Funding to take students to Costa Rica on behalf of the Internationalizing Extension program.

• Partial funding to support taking graduate students to Washington, DC.

• Partial funding to take graduate students to the AIAEE (Association for International Agricultural

and Extension Education) Annual Conferences in Washington, DC; Raleigh, NC; Durban, South

Africa; and Dublin, Ireland.

Served as the lead for the Extension Education specialization within the AEC department for the

undergraduate and graduate programs. This included recruitment and advising of students, facilitating

internships and assisting with job placement (1999-2005).

International teaching activities

As a result of a grant obtained from USDA-CSREES-International Programs, an innovative new program

in fall 2003 brought together graduate students, county extension faculty, and county commissioners.

Nick T. Place Curriculum Vitae ~ page 30

Participants in this program took part in three workshops about international extension programming

and ways to enhance communication. After completing a ten-day experience in Costa Rica, the

participants developed a communication plan and met with colleagues and stakeholders about their

experiences and what they learned. This served as a great opportunity for graduate students to interact

with extension agents and county commissioners as well as learn about and participate in an

international extension program.

As a member of USDA-CSREES-International Programs Global Interdependence Initiative (GII), I have

worked in cooperation with faculty and International Program Directors from ten US Land-Grant

Universities. Faculty who work in international development have often struggled with how to

communicate to our colleagues and clientele about the critical importance of international development

and the benefits that accrue on both sides of the borders. The project developed a way of talking about

international engagement that will make global issues more salient and mobilizing in the eyes of the

American public. As a result of this, one of our doctoral students conducted a nationwide study of

extension agents on this issue with backing by USDA-CSREES-International Programs. Her dissertation

research provided a foundation for further study.

Recognizing that students need to have global understanding led me to develop the International

Extension Systems course (AEE 6316), to incorporate international aspects into ongoing extension

courses and in-services, and to serve on several UF/IFAS committees and task forces dealing with

international issues.

As the coordinator for the Moscow State Agroengineering University Exchange Program at the

University of Florida (2002-2007), I recruited and oriented six students and four faculty members who

participated in this program (further details noted in section on International Activities).

f. Advising: Research Direction

i. Undergraduate

Advised undergraduate student, Laura Royer (FYCS), on conducting a survey of UF/IFAS Extension

Faculty on the needs of Extension Education Interns (2004).

Advised undergraduate student, Darcy P. Chase-Harrell (AEC), to develop an educational program to

help beef producers to develop a marketing cooperative. Led to a journal manuscript submission in

2003.

ii. Master's

Major Advisor

Ms. Audrey L. Vail, (AEC), MS Degree, May 2008 (Co-Chair)

Ms. Corstiana Heykoop, (AEC), MS Degree, May 2008 (Co-Chair)

Ms. Jessica D. Sullivan, (AEC), MS Degree, May 2008 (Co-Chair)

Ms. Sharon G. Tagliavento, MS Degree, May 2007

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Ms. Gina M. Canales, MS Degree, May 2007

Ms. Lynne C. Middleton, MS Degree, December 2006

Ms. Dilcia E. Toro, MS Degree, December 2006

Ms. Alison E. Lutz, MS Degree, August 2006

Ms. Cynthia B. Sanders, MS Degree, December 2005

Mr. John Ashley Bailey, MS Degree, August 2005

Mr. John F. Selph, MAG Degree, May 2005

Ms. Steffany L. Dragon, MS Degree, May 2005

Ms. Elena M. Toro, MS Degree, December 2004

Ms. Sarah Z. Thomas, MS Degree, December 2004

Ms. Kristina G. Ricketts, MS Degree, May 2003

Mr. Peter W. Fox, MS Degree, May 2003

Ms. Dawnya L. Loetscher, MS Degree, May 2003

Ms. Samantha E. Kennedy, MS Degree, May 2002

Committee Member

Mr. Brian Estevez, (AEC), MS Degree, 2006-2007

Mr. Shane Michael, (AEC), MS Degree, 2006-2007

Ms. Lisa Hightower, (AEC), MS Degree, 2006 - 2007

Ms. Hannah Ranew, (AEC), MS Degree, December 2007

Ms. Katherine Chodil, (AEC), MS Degree, May 2007

Ms. Carrie E. Pedreiro, (AEC), MS Degree, May 2007

Mr. Patrick W. Maloney, (ABE), MS Degree, December 2006

Ms. Je ife E. O Lea , F‘C , MF‘C Deg ee, De e e

Ms. Abbe R. DeGroat, (AEC), MS Degree, May 2006

Ms. Jessica Eliza Belsito, (ANS), MS Degree, August 2005

Ms. Kristen M Spahn, (AEC), AS Degree, August 2005

Ms. Susan Nigg, (AEC), MAG Degree, May 2005

Mr. Jose Rossignoli, (FRE), MAB Degree, December 2004

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Mr. Sebastian Galindo, (ANS), MS Degree, December 2004

Mr. Joseph P. Warnick, (HOR), MS Degree, May 2004

Ms. Sarah E. Maass, (FYCS), MS Degree, May 2004

Ms. Emily E. Eubanks (AEC), MS Degree, May 2004

Ms. Maria Y. Castelo, (AGR), MS Degree, December 2003

Ms. Jennifer Heady, (AEC), MAG Degree, December 2002

Ms. Tammie Coffman, (FRC), MFRC Degree, August 2002

Mr. Brian Ducar, (AEC), MS Degree, August 2002

Mr. Christopher E. Mott, (AEC), MS Degree, August 2002

Ms. Sharon M. Spann, (AEC), MS Degree, May 2002

Ms. Emily B. Michelson, (AEC), MS Degree, December 2001

Ms. Anita S. Neal, (AEC), MAG Degree, May 2001

Ms. Cheryl A. Spence, (AEC), MAG Degree, August 2000

Ms. Teresa A. Cox, (AEC), MAG Degree, August 2000

Mr. Paul Litow, (AEC), MS Degree, May 2000

iii. Doctoral.

Major Advisor

Dr. Cynthia M. Higgins, PhD Degree, December 2007

Dr. Tirhani P. Manganyi, PhD Degree, December 2007

Dr. Shannon K. Arnold, PhD Degree, August 2007

Dr. Kelly M. Payson-Roopchand, PhD Degree, August 2006

Dr. Kristina G. Ricketts, PhD Degree, May 2005 (Co-Chair)

Dr. Kristin E. Davis, PhD Degree, August 2004

Committee Member

Dr. Andrew Toelle, (AEC), PhD Degree, August 2019

Dr. Kevan Lamm, (AEC), PhD Degree, August 2014

Dr. Christopher Mott, (AEC), PhD Degree, May 2014

Dr. Cynthia Sanders, (AEC), PhD Degree, December 2013

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Dr. Elizabeth R. Felter, (AEC), PhD Degree, December 2010

Dr. Robert Strong, (AEC), PhD Degree, May 2010

Dr. Roslynn GH Brain, (AEC), PhD Degree, August 2009

Dr. Sebastian Galindo (AEC), PhD Degree, May 2009

Dr. Jeffrey A. Rhone, (ANS), PhD Degree, December 2007

Dr. Karen M. Blyler, (FYCS), PhD Degree, August 2007

Dr. Kibiby J. Mtenga, (AEC), PhD Degree, August 2007

Dr. Eric K. Kaufman, (AEC), PhD Degree, May 2007

Dr. Camilo Cornejo, (ABE), PhD Degree, May 2006

Dr. Lisa K. Lundy, (AEC), PhD Degree, August 2004

Dr. Laikhe T. Jones, (AEC), PhD Degree, August 2004

Dr. Hannah S. Carter, (AEC), PhD Degree, August 2004

Dr. Nicole L. Perez-Stedman, (AEC), PhD Degree, May 2004

Dr. Lori L. Moore, (AEC), PhD Degree, May 2003

g. Extension Activities

The Extension Activities noted in this section are derived from my Extension Specialist appointment at

the University of Florida where my appointment split was 60% Teaching and 40% Extension. For brevity,

noted here are only overall objectives, activities and summaries of outcomes and impacts.

Summary of Major Programs – University of Florida

A. Program 1: New Extension Faculty Professional Development

Objectives:

Educational objectives for the UF/IFAS Extension new faculty orientation and training program are that:

1. New county faculty will have a greater awareness and understanding of UF, IFAS, Cooperative

Extension, extension educational programming, and their role as a county faculty member;

2. New county faculty will have increased skills and abilities in the areas of developing a plan of

work, teaching methods, teaching techniques, and evaluating educational programs;

3. New county faculty will experience and utilize high levels of camaraderie and teamwork thus

being more efficient and productive;

4. The UF/IFAS Extension organization will attain increased educational effectiveness and morale

among new county faculty as a result of this comprehensive professional development program.

Educational Activities:

The following components were developed and implemented to support the objectives of the Extension

professional development program for new faculty.

• New Faculty Welcome Package

• Faculty Orientation Web site

• On-Campus Orientation and Training

• Graduation and recognition

• Extension Faculty Resource Manual

• CED/DED Professional Development

Guidebook

• Educational Videos targeted to new

faculty

Summary of major Educational Products and Presentations in support of this Program

• Trainings conducted: 26

• Presentations: 130

• Online Modules: 25 (total)

o Author: 10

o Coauthor: 15

• Videos developed: 1

• Training handbooks and manuals: 3

• EDIS publications: 2

• Refereed publications: 5

Impacts:

The impacts noted below parallel the objectives noted previously within this section.

Objective 1. New county faculty will have a greater awareness and understanding of UF, IFAS,

Cooperative Extension, extension educational programming, and their role as a county faculty member.

Overall, faculty members have rated the new faculty orientation and training program very positively.

Across all groups, participant ratings have been rated Excellent (30), Very Good (39), and Good (11).

Most telling is the change that has resulted from this training across constructs jointly identified with

UF/IFAS Extension administration as the critical need areas for training. Faculty evaluated their skills

and abilities before and after the training across four key constructs on a ten-point scale (1 = Very Low

to 10 = Very High).

Objective 2. New county faculty will have increased skills and abilities in the areas of developing a plan of

work, teaching methods, teaching techniques, and evaluating educational programs.

Significant impact has been made among new faculty participants. Through this training, new faculty

members have significantly improved their ability to write plans of work (POWs) that are focused on

clientele impact for social, environmental and/or economic condition change. This impact has been

documented by the POWs that are submitted to the UF/IFAS Faculty Accomplishment System (FAS).

Through comparative observation of POWs by extension education faculty (Israel and Ladewig),

improvements have been noted across all POW components (rationale, educational objectives, targeted

audience, educational methods and evaluation plans). These improvements have also been noted by

UF/IFAS Extension administration and district and county extension directors. Because of this greater

attention to planning, these new faculty are more focused, effective and efficient with program

development and delivery. This improved planning leads to greater program and organizational

effectiveness and agent satisfaction.

Objective 3. New county faculty will experience and utilize high levels of camaraderie and teamwork thus

being more efficient and productive.

Significant strides have been evidenced in this area by the teamwork and collaboration that has

occurred among new faculty cohort groups. New faculty members are working together on programs

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and projects and are consulting with one another. Examples include Sea Grant beach restoration

projects, FCS (Family Consumer Science) programming in housing and financial management, and shared

programming among Master Gardener and Florida Yards and Neighborhood agents. Long lasting

working relationships have resulted. This has been documented by UF/IFAS Extension administration,

district and county extension directors, and state extension specialists. This is noteworthy in that it leads

to a tremendous support mechanism for new faculty. They can rely upon one another and learn from

one another. The extension organization benefits by having new extension faculty members who are

more satisfied with their jobs, are more effective and have greater retention rates.

Objective 4. The UF/IFAS Extension organization will attain increased educational effectiveness and

morale among new county faculty as a result of this comprehensive professional development program.

There is evidence from extension administration, district and county extension directors that supports

positive improvements in this area. New faculty members have consistently scored well on annual

performance appraisals based upon their successful educational programs. They are developing and

delivering strong educational focused programs as part of their permanent status and promotion

packets that will help to ensure their success in the UF/IFAS Extension system. New faculty members

have been recognized early in their careers for significant accomplishments for innovative programs,

teaching techniques and clientele impact. Examples include grants and programming resources obtained

by new agents, and new agents being key players in team awards and recognitions. Greater morale and

better understanding of roles and focus areas have led to greater sustainability of Extension agents.

Other impact

The materials developed (i.e., Faculty Web Modules, Faculty Resource Notebook, and the CED/DED

Guidebook) for new faculty orientation and training have been utilized by other states in various

degrees within their professional development programs (North Carolina, Minnesota, Texas, and

Virginia).

B. Program: Support for Organizational Professional Development and Related Activities

Objectives:

A. Faculty members will understand and utilize advisory committees as an integral part of their

extension programs.

B. Faculty members will understand and implement effective extension approaches and methods

and positive personal and interpersonal instructor skills.

C. Faculty members will have an increased understanding of professional development and

extension education competencies and will implement effective approaches, such as proactive

professional development, effective extension methods, and positive interpersonal skills.

Educational Activities:

One of the greatest enhancements was the addition of templates, ideas and examples that agents can

utilize in their programs. This updated module was promoted to all extension faculty members. I

provided leadership for extension professional development as a part of the UF/IFAS Program

Development and Evaluation Center (PDEC). The center consists of faculty in the Department of

Agricultural Education and Communication. My leadership included working with other members of the

unit as well as the Extension administration and supervision group. Efforts have included working with

the in-service training software and ensuring its compatibility and integration with FAS (Faculty

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Accomplishment System) software. Other efforts in this area are noted within each of the below

sections.

Extension Competencies

I worked with PDEC faculty and UF/IFAS Extension administration to identify main categories of

extension professional development competencies. The three main categories identified are (A) faculty

competencies, (B) administrative competencies, and (C) technical support competencies. Each of these

areas is further divided into appropriate subcategories. This tool serves as an overall guide for the

extension professional development program.

In cooperation with UF/IFAS Extension administration, I worked with the Southern Region Program

Leadership Committee on Development as part of the Southern Region Cooperative Extension

Co pete P oje t CECP . The goal is to uild upo ea h state s k o ledge ase a d o k i the a eas of Extension competencies. Efforts have led to sharing of resources, collaborative learning modules, and

joint professional development programs.

Extension Leadership and Management Program (LEAD-IFAS)

LEAD-IFAS (Leadership Enhancement and Administrator Development) was implemented in 2000. An

initial class of 25 state and county faculty members participated in the MAP assessment. I was involved

in various areas of the program (scoring assessments, facilitating groups, and discussing assessment

interpretations with participants). A follow-up Excel program was held where eight different training

modules were taught. I taught a session on Listening and Organizing (14 participants).

Summary of major Educational Products and Presentations in support of this Extension Major

Program

• Trainings conducted: 3

• Presentations: 36

• Online Modules: 1

• Video produced: 1

• EDIS publications: 1

• Refereed publications: 2

• Websites: 2

• Training handbooks and manuals: 1

• Refereed publications: 4

Impacts:

The impacts noted below parallel the objectives noted previously within this section.

Objective 1. Faculty will understand and utilize advisory committees as an integral part of their Extension

programs.

County faculty members have commented on the usefulness and applicability of the advisory committee

examples and templates. They have been able to easily adapt these templates for their programs, and

this has improved consistency and efficiency for agents. Program participants have documented greater

understanding of extension advisory committees, particularly ways that advisory committees can be

actively involved in extension programming. They are now involving these volunteers to a greater extent

in identifying educational needs, delivering programs, marketing and promotion, and evaluating

programs. Agents are now tracking the impact volunteers have on knowledge, practices, and behavior of

those who participate in educational programs provided by volunteers. Effective work with advisory

committees and volunteers results in greater overall organizational impact by expanding educator

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efforts. Furthermore, the grassroots involvement of volunteers serves to keep the program grounded in

a relevant and applicable fashion.

Objective 2. Faculty members will understand and implement effective Extension approaches and

methods, and positive personal and interpersonal instructor skills.

Effective Teaching workshops were very well received by participants and UF/IFAS Extension

administration. Follow-up workshops focusing on specific teaching and learning topics have been

requested. State design teams have incorporated materials and ideas into their programs, resulting in

improved delivery and consistency of evaluations of educational programs which lead to greater

clientele impact and accountability. Evaluations completed at the conclusion of each workshop

documented positive learner satisfaction. Moreover, state specialists and county faculty are utilizing

what they learned in their own programs, and this is based upon direct feedback from participants and

their immediate supervisors.

Objective 3. Faculty members will have an increased understanding of professional development and

extension education competencies and will implement effective approaches such as proactive

professional development, effective extension methods, and positive interpersonal skills.

Professional development competencies have been identified and a web-based assessment tool has

been developed. The developed competencies have been utilized as a model for professional

development programs in other southern states (North Carolina, Virginia). Through interaction with

extension agents and students about extension, there has been a significant increase in the number of

extension interns and counties working with interns. This has exposed numerous new students to

extension, and the counties receive the benefit of additional program support. Twelve to eighteen

students per year take advantage of this opportunity.

4. Service

a. Professional

i. Offices and committee memberships held in professional organizations

Delta Tau Alpha, member

Epsilon Sigma Phi, member

Gamma Sigma Delta, member

Association for International Agricultural Research and Development (AIARD), member

American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE), member

National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA), member

Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE), member

a. Past president (2007-2008)

b. President (2006-2007)

c. President Elect (2005-2006)

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d. Treasurer (2002 – 2005)

e. Associate Editor – Commentary Section (2002 – 2007)

f. Activities Committee (1999 – 2003)

ii. Reviewing activities for agencies

Member, Academic Program Review Team. Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education &

Communications, Texas A&M University. College Station, TX. March 28-31, 2010.

Member, Project Planning Team: National Research Agenda, Agricultural Education and Communication.

Project to develop national research initiative for agricultural and Extension education (2006-2007).

USDA-International Programs fact sheets. Faculty member cooperated with Carol Radomski of USDA-

CSREES International Programs Office on the development of a series of fact sheets that are used in

training for faculty and staff participating in international programs. The intent of these fact sheets is

that they will be an integral part of training for those who will be participating in International

Assignments. This included how to be most effective in country, along with steps for attaining the

greatest personal and professional impact and steps for integrating the assignment into ongoing

domestic work for extending the impact among others (clientele, coworkers, etc.) (2001).

iii. Other unpaid services to local, state, and federal agencies

Member of ECOP (Extension Committee on Organization and Policy) on behalf of the Southern Region

(2019 -present)

Chair-elect and Chair of ASRED (Association of Southern Region Extension Directors) (2017-2019)

Member of SERA (Southern Extension and Research Activities) Review Committee on behalf of ASRED

(2017-present)

Member, National 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees (2014-2017)

Member, LEAD-21 Board of Directors (2012-2016)

Member, Southern Rural Development Center Board (2012-2016); chair 2015-2016

Administrative Liaison for EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) on behalf of ECOP (Extension

Committee on Organization and Policy) (2012 -present)

Member of Southern Region Extension Forestry Committee (2012 – 2019)

Member of ECOP (Extension Committee on Organization and Policy) Budget and Legislative Committee

(2009 – 2019)

Member of the eXtension Directors Council (2009 – 2010)

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Member of Northeast Extension Directors (NEED) from 2007 – present. Group includes Extension

representatives from each of the NE states; includes winter and summer meetings and monthly

conference calls.

• Host for 2010 Joint Summer Meeting of Deans and Directors in Baltimore, MD (2009 – 2010)

• Member of Staffing Subcommittee (2009-2010)

• Served as Chair in 2009

• Served as Secretary in 2008

Member, ECOP (Extension Committee on Organization and Policy) Measuring Excellence in Extension

Implementation Team, NASULCG (National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges

(2007 to 2012).

iv. Other non-University committees, commissions, panels, etc.

Board member of Rural Maryland Council (RMC) to represent University of Maryland Extension and the

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (2010 – 2012)

Member of MD Food and Agriculture Council (FAC) to represent University of Maryland Extension (2007

– 2012)

Board member of MARBIDCO (Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development

Corporation) to represent University of Maryland Extension and the College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources (2007 – 2012)

v. International activities not listed above

Participant and speaker as part of the Livestock Innovations Lab workshop in Katmandu, Nepal for

t el e pa ti ipati g atio s. P ese ted ‘ole of E te sio E gage e t as a Co e Aspe t of La d G a t U i e sities Ap il .

Participant and speaker as part of the collaborative Environmental Horticulture Extension program

between UF/IFAS a d EA‘TH U i e sit E te sio E gage e t oppo tu ities Fe ua .

Speaker and panel member Futu e of E te sio a d La d G a t U i e sities. Teagas Best P actices in

Extension Services Conference. Dublin, Ireland. (November 2013).

Fa ilitated p og a s at the U i e sit of Flo ida elated to I te atio alizi g E te sio . The p og a was designed to increase awareness and commitment to the international component of Cooperative

Extension. Participants included state extension faculty, county extension faculty, graduate students and

FL county commissioners (2004-2007).

Served as University of Florida Coordinator for a collaborative agreement with Krakow Agricultural

University in Poland. Collaborating with International Director and the Rector of the Krakow Agricultural

University in Poland. Purpose of this program was for exchanges among state and county Extension

faculty and students as well as stakeholders/clientele (2002 to 2007).

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Served as the UF contact for the Moscow State Agroengineering University exchange program for four

years. This involved recruiting, selecting, training/orienting, managing and evaluating. It involves

collaboration with undergraduate students, CALS academic office and the UF International Center. The

overall program is managed by Penn State University and involves Texas A&M, the University of

Nebraska, Montana State University as well as the University of Florida. Students in this program earn

12 to 15 or more credits taking UF classes in Russia during spring semester. All participating students

travel to Moscow in January to take classes and experience Russian agriculture and culture for an entire

semester (2000 to 2004).

International Extension Fellows Program. Working collaboratively with UF/IFAS International programs

and UF Animal Science department to recruit and support graduate students from Zamarano University

in Honduras (2001-2006).

IICA – Tex Linc Program. This is a multi-state program between the University of Florida, Texas A&M

University and Texas Tech University designed around internationalizing Extension. A mini proposal was

developed, submitted and approved for this project. Representatives from the three universities worked

together to develop a $500,000.00 grant to support international Extension involvement among these

three US Universities in cooperation with Universities, agencies and organizations from the Caribbean

and Central America (2000).

Developed and delivered a two-week seminar in Poland to over 40 educators from Ukraine, Armenia,

Lithuania, Estonia and Poland on Extension systems, Volunteerism, Advisory Committees, and Extension

Methodologies. Participants noted increased knowledge, awareness and understanding among each

educational area (1997).

Two, two-week seminars were planned and conducted in the US for Polish agricultural professionals.

Polish participants included producers, Extension educators, agricultural business professionals, and a

Krakow University professor. During the study tour, participants learned about free market economies,

agricultural and processing technologies, extension methodologies, community development and local

government. Polish seminar participants utilized this information in local and provincial programming

throughout Poland. American hosts gained international awareness, knowledge and understanding

through personal involvement with this international extension program (1996-1997).

Served as an Extension advisor for a six-month term with the Polish-American Extension Project on

behalf of USDA-CSREES-International Programs. Work focused on training local and provincial Extension

educators on Extension methodologies, Extension systems, volunteerism, program development,

implementation and evaluation, free market economies and farm technologies (1995).

vi. Paid consultancies

Faculty member serves as an outside reviewer of theses and dissertations for the School for Graduate

Studies and Research, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies

(2004 to present).

b. Campus

i. Departmental

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University of Florida – Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC)

AEC Peer Evaluation Review Committee for Dr. Shannon Washburn, chair (2007)

AEC Search and Screen Committee - Assistant Professor, Extension Education, chair (2006-2007)

AEC Search and Screen Committee - Assistant Professor, Extension Marketing, member (2006-2007)

AEC Graduate Committee, member (2006 – 2007)

AEC MS- Distance Graduate Committee, member (2004 – 2007)

AEC Graduate Committee, chair (2004 to 2006)

AEC Search and Screen Committee - Assistant Professor, Extension Education; Chair (2004)

AEC Peer Evaluation Review Committee for Dr. Tracy Irani, member (2003-2004)

AEC Peer Evaluation Review Committee for Dr. Jim Dyer, member (2002-2003)

AEC Department Advisory Council, Extension curriculum liaison (2001 – 2007)

AEC Search and Screen Committee - Lecturer, Agricultural Education; Chair (2001)

AEC Search and Screen Committee - Assistant Professor, Agricultural Education; Chair (2001)

AEC Search and Screen Committee member: Assistant Professor of Ag. Education (2000 - 2001)

UF/IFAS/LA-REC/AEC Search and Screen Committee for Assistant Professor, Citrus Extension Specialist -

Lake Alfred, FL; member (2001)

AEC Committee to "Determine the long-term direction and emphasis for Farming Systems and

international extension;" Chair (2001)

AEC Committee to "Solidify graduate curricula and program structure;" member (2001)

AEC Committee to "Boost recruiting efforts and enrollments at all levels;" member (2001)

AEC Extension Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate Committee (1999 - 2007)

AEC Scholarship Committee (1999 - 2007)

AEC Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (1999 - 2007)

AEC Awards Committee (2000 - 2007)

AEC Program Development and Evaluation Committee (2000 - 2007)

AEC Outstanding Thesis Award Committee (1999)

ii. College

University of Florida – Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)

Solutions from the Land Task Force member (2019-present)

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UF/IFAS Harmful Algae Blooms Task Force (2018-present)

UF/IFAS Dean for Research Search Committee Chair (2014)

Florida Foundation Seed Producers Board Member (2012-present)

Florida 4-H Foundation Board Member and CEO (2012-present)

Southwest Florida Research and Education Foundation Board of Directors (2012-present)

Citrus Research and Education Center Foundation Board of Directors (2012-present)

UF Leadership Education Foundation Board Member (2012-present)

UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County Program Review Chair (2007)

UF/IFAS Extension Professional Development State Program Leader (2006 – 2007)

UF/IFAS Faculty Council (2006 – 2007)

UF/IFAS FYCS Extension Evaluation Faculty Search Committee, member (2006)

UF/IFAS Peer Review Panel for FAES/CRIS project Education for Sustainability, member (2006)

UF/IFAS International Programs Bylaws Committee, member (2006-2007)

UF/CALS Director of Recruitment and Alumni Services Search Committee, chair (2006)

UF/IFAS Extension Symposium Planning Committee, member (2006 – 2007)

UF/IFAS Teaching and Advising Awards Committee, member (2006 – 2007)

UF/IFAS Extension Symposium Planning Committee, chair (2006)

UF/IFAS International Distance Education Committee (2004 – 2007)

UF/IFAS Goal Area 7: Promoting Professional Development and Management for Enhancing Personal

and Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness, Co-chair (2003 – 2007)

UF/IFAS Faculty Orientation and Training Focus Team, Co-chair (2003 – 2007)

UF/IFAS International Programs Advisory Team (IPAT), member (2003 – 2007)

UF/IFAS 4-H Program Development Committee, member (2002 – 2005)

UF/CALS International Minor/Certificate Committee, member (2002 – 2004)

UF/CALS Moscow Agroengineering University Exchange Program Coordinator (2001- 2004)

UF/IFAS Extension Professional Development Coordinator (1999-2006)

UF Community Campaign representative for AEC, (2001)

CALS Graduate Student Research Symposium Moderator. March 16, 2001

UF/IFAS Task Force on Student and Faculty Globalization, member (2001-2002)

UF/IFAS Extension Distance Education Committee, member (2001- 2002)

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UF/IFAS Extension Design Team 801 – Volunteerism, member (2000 – 2005)

CALS Access to Instructional Technology Committee (2000 - 2006)

CALS Teaching Technology Committee (2000 - 2003)

UF/IFAS CES Faculty Screening Committee (2000)

LEAD-IFAS Administrators Assessment and Development Training Team (1999 - 2007)

UF/IFAS New Faculty Orientation Committee (1999 - 2007)

University of Maryland – College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Lead person for hosting the National Leadership Summit on Military Families for the Department of

Defense (DoD) on behalf of the University of Maryland (2009-2010)

Penn State University, College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) and Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension Regional Promotion Committee (1999)

Cooperative Extension Agricultural Productivity and Productive Efficiency Plan of Work (POW) Writing

Team Co-Chair (1999)

TEAM Dairy (1997 to 1999)

Systematic Dairy Business Growth Committee (1997 to 1999)

Extension Best Management Practices Committee (1997)

Keystone 21 Project Focus Group (1996)

PA Dairy Farm Expansion Initiative Committee (1995 - 1999)

Penn State Youth Safety Advisory Committee (1995 - 1997)

Dairy Agent and Specialist Advisory Committee (1995 - 1997)

NY/PA Dairy Agent Advisory Committee (1995)

Penn State Dairy MAP Curriculum Committee (1994-1995)

Pennsylvania State 4-H Dairy Show Committee (1990 – 1999)

Member, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Farm Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Board

(1995-1997)

iii. University

University of Florida – Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)

UF College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Search Committee Co-Chair (2019)

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USDA-NIFA Food Safety Antimicrobial Resistant CAP Grant Advisory Committee Member (2016-2019)

iv. Special administrative assignments

Member of USDA-NIFA National Call to Conversation: Nutrition Education Meeting, St. Louis, MO. June

14-15, 2017

Member of USDA-NIFA National Call to Conversation: Tactical Sciences for the Protection of the U.S.

Agriculture Enterprise Meeting, College Park, MD. February 15, 2017

Member of ECOP (Extension Committee on Organization and Policy) Excellence in Extension Task Force

(2006-2012)

Advisory committee member for USDA-Cooperative States Research, Education and Extension Service

(CSREES), Office of International Programs, Global Interdependence Initiative (GII) (2001 – 2006)

The Foundation for The Gator Nation

An Equal Opportunity Institution

UF/IFAS Extension

Dean for Extension

December 30, 2019

Dear Dean Perri and UF Vice President Search Committee:

I am very honored to be nominated for the UF Vice President for Agriculture and

Natural Resources position. Clearly, I see this as a critical position for the University of

Florida and our state; in addition to the prominent national and global responsibilities of

UF/IFAS. I am confident that I possess the necessary education, background, skills and

leadership that are required for this responsibility. My professional career has spanned

over 30 years. During this time, I have been privileged to work at three leading land-

grant universities, and with each of these professional opportunities, the job scope and

level of responsibilities have grown. These experiences have also affirmed my personal

and professional commitment to the mission of public higher education. Because of this,

I am poised to pursue this next level of leadership.

As noted in my CV, my land-grant career began in my home state of Pennsylvania

working for Penn State University as a regional dairy science educator. Over time, this

expanded to include serving as a County Extension Director and two appointments as

Interim and Acting Assistant Regional Director. My work at Penn State was

instrumental for instilling a strong appreciation for clientele-focused extension and

research programs that improved economic, environmental and social impact.

Furthermore, these initial administrative appointments served to solidify my passion to

work with others for mentoring, coaching and leadership.

While working for Penn State, I had a unique opportunity to participate in a six-month

USDA assignment in Poland. Through this program, I worked with Polish Extension

professionals at the provincial-level to help them transition from a ministry-based

extension system to one that was modeled after our US land-grant system. Through this

experience, I grew professionally and personally. Most significantly, it solidified my

fundamental beliefs in the land-grant ideals of education and research and improving

peoples’ lives. Moreover, this program established my personal core values of international work, global perspectives and diversity in that I was the minority in this

immersion experience. Ultimately, this has helped me to be more personally aware of

some of the difficult challenges that a minority individual may be facing and the need

for ensuring that diversity and inclusion issues are appropriately addressed.

My first position at the University of Florida was as a faculty member in the department

of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC). My academic scholarship

focused on professional and leadership development, adult learning, extension

programming and extension systems in both domestic and international settings. I was

responsible for establishing an extension education program, mentoring numerous

undergraduate and graduate students, and coordinating the UF/IFAS Extension new

faculty orientation program. While at UF, I also served as AEC Graduate Coordinator

and Coordinator of the Program Evaluation and Development Center. During this time

at UF, I advised 24 PhD students (6 as major advisor, 18 as committee member), and 46

MS students (18 as major advisor, 28 as committee member). Many of these students

actively worked with me on refereed journal publications, presentations, posters and

other forms of scholarship. One of the most gratifying results from these years at UF is

to presently see numerous students and new faculty orientation graduates who are now

highly successful in their own careers as university faculty, extension professionals,

directors, managers, business owners, leaders and even a dean.

Serving as the Associate Dean and Associate Director for Extension at the University of

Maryland presented opportunities to deal with significant organizational and personnel

challenges in that there had been no one permanent in that leadership position for

several years prior to my arrival. As a result, I dealt with numerous issues with

personnel, volunteers, staffing, policies and stakeholder relations. I led an

organizational restructuring effort to address a fiscal shortfall that became a model

which other states subsequently have followed. Being located on the Chesapeake Bay

enabled us to work on significant water quality research and extension issues in

partnership with the state and federal government and producers. Notably, this work has

led to the much-improved water quality and more productive fisheries that we see

today. I also had the opportunity to lead an effort in partnership with the US Department

of Defense that established collaborative principles for land-grant universities and the

Department of Defense for military research, teaching and extension efforts, which

ultimately led to a signed partnership agreement in effect today.

Serving as the Dean and Director for UF/IFAS Extension has been an excellent

opportunity to further my administrative and leadership experience. Our UF/IFAS

Extension program is recognized among the nation’s best as a result of our scholarship, impact, visibility and support from local and state governments and stakeholders along

with strong collaboration with researchers in UF/IFAS and throughout UF in multiple

colleges. Moreover, UF/IFAS Extension is recognized as having robust connections

with county governments as evidenced by strong fiscal and resource support. Soon after

I began in the Dean role, I identified and implemented numerous initiatives including

strategic staffing, revenue enhancement, UF engagement, branding and online learning

while ensuring that we are having an impact across our highly diverse state in rural and

urban areas. Local and state funding has grown slightly; however, we’ve been able to

expand and strengthen programming and presence through significant growth in grants,

contracts, private giving, endowments and revenue enhancement. Intentional

collaborations with other UF colleges are broadening applied research and

programming as we work to educate clientele across the state in health sciences,

engineering, substance abuse, tourism, sustainability, and other critical areas.

As both Associate Dean and Dean, I’ve had many opportunities to work with federal, state and local government officials. This has encompassed such work as advocacy,

seeking new funds, building new programs, leadership development, working

collaboratively to address complicated issues, and alleviating constituent concerns. In

all these cases, it has been proven that greatest effectiveness is based upon

communication, sound relationships and trust. I see this type of work as a foundational

requirement for the UF Vice President.

I have also been actively involved at the regional and national levels by serving on

ECOP (Extension Committee on Organization and Policy) as the ECOP liaison to

EDEN (Extension Disaster and Education Network), the Excellence in Extension Task

Force, the Southern Region Rural Development Center and others. My role with EDEN

has ensured that extension is at the table, both regionally and nationally, for addressing

disaster preparation and recovery efforts. Specifically, this effort has also been

beneficial for UF/IFAS in that these national connections paved the way for higher

levels of preparation and engagement as we have faced several recent hurricanes here in

Florida.

UF/IFAS must be integrally involved in UF’s Drive to Five initiative in that it has much to offer through interdisciplinary research, teaching and outreach efforts. However, we

must also not forget our unique land-grant mission and purpose, which is grounded

upon public good and access. One aspect of this relates to student access and being able

to be admitted to this prestigious university. Efforts related to ensuring the success of

potential applicants, fully valuing one’s leadership portfolio towards admission and

working closely with our state college system for transferring students, are some ideas

as to how we can better ensure access to those who desire admission to CALS and UF.

Moreover, we must ensure that these students successfully achieve timely graduation

leading to productive careers.

UF/IFAS must continue to be the widely recognized leader on complicated issues such

as water quality and quantity, food systems, natural resource sustainability, advanced

technologies, pests and disease issues, climate, health, economic prosperity and rural-

urban interface concerns, not just in the state of Florida but nationally. Our faculty can

and will lead as thought leaders on these issues, which are critical at the local, state,

regional, national and global levels. Clearly, UF/IFAS has much to contribute through

all three mission areas; i.e. basic and applied research that addresses existing and

emerging needs, teaching the next set of leaders and ensuring public good through

impactful extension programming. UF/IFAS has the faculty expertise, aptitude and

responsibility to ensure that we are providing the necessary leadership to address these,

and other, multidisciplinary issues. Furthermore, since UF is one of only a few

comprehensive universities in the nation with a scope that includes health sciences,

veterinary medicine, law, engineering, liberal arts, business and other colleges, we have

a unique opportunity for UF/IFAS to proactively collaborate with all colleges as we

work toward interdisciplinary solutions. Proactively addressing critical issues and

opportunities will ensure UF/IFAS leadership towards advancing UF’s goal to achieve top-five status, while simultaneously ensuring exceptional public good.

It is important to note that there are several significant concerns that UF/IFAS must

consider in order to continue its national leadership and prominence. Among these are a

growing list of facility and infrastructure needs, inadequate staff capacity, essential

cutting-edge technology for all three mission areas and targeted faculty needs. These

concerns must be addressed for UF/IFAS and the university to realize its full potential.

Accomplishing this will take purposeful and sustained direction that effectively engages

stakeholders, legislators, advancement donors and UF leadership.

My leadership has been refined over time to highly value the diverse perspectives, ideas

and input of others. I firmly believe that this inclusive approach leads towards a

stronger organization with higher levels of engagement. One must hire, support and

retain the best, and diverse, faculty and staff who are intentionally focused on

advancing the mission of UF/IFAS. Regular and clear communication is critical in a

large and complex organization such as UF/IFAS, and this communication must be both

internal and external. These principles of inclusivity, transparency, communication and

engagement lead to high levels of trust. Ultimately, trust and integrity are at the core of

my leadership principles and at the core of any highly effective organization.

In closing, I feel that I have the necessary skills, leadership, experience, vision and

passion to be the next UF Vice President for Agricultural and Natural Resources. I have

included my CV and a list of references who can provide additional information on my

qualifications and character. I consider this to be an excellent opportunity and

challenge, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Nick T. Place

Dean for Extension and Director,

Florida Cooperative Extension Service