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1 MEAGAN SCOTT Assistant Professor/Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist Center for 4-H Youth Development North Dakota State University Extension Service rd Avenue SW Unit L, Fargo, ND (C) EDUCATION & ACADEMIC DEGREES Ph.D. Oklahoma State University, May 2016 Agricultural Education (Focus: Agricultural Leadership) Dissertation: The Effect of Two Different Professional Development Methods on Oklahoma Extension Educators Perception of their Role as Agents of Change Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, June 2015 Summer study in the Czech Republic exploring Czech agriculture M.S. Mississippi State University, August 2004 Agricultural and Extension Education Thesis: Mississippi State University Extension Agents Perceptions of Fundamental Job Characteristics and their Level of Job Satisfaction B.S. Mississippi State University, August 2002 Human Sciences-Human Development and Family Studies (Minor in Consumer Economics & Gerontology Certificate) Summa Cum Laude Graduate PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Assistant Professor/Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist, July 2016-present North Dakota State University Extension Service Center for 4-H Youth Development (Fargo, ND) Conduct and report applied youth development research Integrate youth development theory and practice into statewide 4-H programming Design and implement youth development programs that promote positive outcomes Lead professional development opportunities for 4-H staff and stakeholders Evaluate youth development programming Prepare and implement an annual plan of work for statewide 4-H programming efforts Secure external support to fund 4-H programming by writing and managing grants Collaborate with Human Development and Family Science faculty to conduct relevant research in the area of youth development Serve on academic committees and mentor students in the department of Human Development and Family Science Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 1

2 Graduate Teaching Associate, August 2013-May 2016 Agricultural Education, Communications, & Leadership Oklahoma State University Courses Taught: AGLE 1511: Introduction to Leadership in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources This one credit introductory course to leadership is taught utilizing an alternative delivery format. Three consecutive evenings of instruction introduce students to the concept of leadership as a field of study. Emphasis is placed on the application of acquired knowledge to practical problems. Fall 2013: Teaching Assistant Fall 2014: Instructor AGLE 2303: Personal Leadership Development in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources This three credit course focuses on how leaders identify key attributes of leadership and link them to their own unique vision, values, and personal strengths. Fall 2013 & Spring 2014: Teaching Assistant Fall 2014 & Fall 2015: Instructor AGLE 3503: Introduction to Cooperative Extension Created and developed this three credit course to introduce students to the mission, philosophy, history, organization, structure, administration, and program areas of the Cooperative Extension Service. Program planning, program development, teaching and delivery methods, program evaluation, and the involvement and use of volunteers are all emphasized in the course. Spring 2015: Instructor AGLE 4203: Professional Development in Agriculture This three credit course focuses on the preparation of professionals in agricultural business and industry and related areas who have career goals directed toward service, leadership, management, communications, production, processing, marketing, and education outside the public school setting. Students develop professionalism through relationship building, networking, interviews, community involvement, business correspondence, websites, and the resume. Spring 2014 & Spring 2015: Teaching Assistant AGLE 4300: Agricultural Leadership Internship This six credit course is the supervised full-time, agriculturally related internship in an approved county Extension office, agribusiness, or government agency for students preparing career paths in agricultural education. Summer 2014 & Summer 2015: Supervised Student Interns 4-H Curriculum Development: Created 4-H energy curriculum including Smart Board lessons to be used in youth development programming throughout Oklahoma. Summer 2014 Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 2

3 Professional Development: Provost s Faculty Development Initiative: Critical Thinking Workshop Series (Social and Behavioral Sciences) During the academic year, participants were given the opportunity to critique course assignments focusing on critical thinking, make revisions, implement the revised assignments, and then provide feedback regarding the outcomes. Provost s Faculty Development Initiative: Teaching and Assessing Diversity in Your Class During the academic year, participants were given the opportunity to critique course assignments focusing on diversity, make revisions, implement the revised assignments, and then provide feedback regarding the outcomes. Extension 4-H Youth Agent II, September 2004-December 2012 Mississippi State University Extension Service (Pearl River County, MS) Identified the needs of youth in the county, planned, and conducted informal educational programs to address these needs while fostering positive youth development in the county Evaluated programs and activities regarding their impact on improving the lives of youth Recruited, managed, trained, and maintained volunteers to organize and maintain 4-H clubs Partnered with other organizations and individuals in the community to reach more youth and ensure diversity Worked with the 4-H Advisory Council and 4-H Junior Council to develop a program budget, secure grant funding, assess program needs, implement programs, and evaluate program impact Graduate Teaching Assistant, January 2003-August 2004 Agricultural Information Science & Education Mississippi State University Course Taught: AIS 3203: Introduction to Technical Writing This three credit course focuses on basic principles of and techniques in communicating information relevant to agriculture/agri- business, natural resources, and home economics. Business letters, resumes, memos, technical reports, brochures, and news releases are all emphasized in the course. Spring 2003, Fall 2003, & Spring 2004: Teaching Assistant Summer: 2003: Instructor Youth Care Worker, September-December 2002 Hope Village for Children (Meridian, MS) Acted as a surrogate parent for abused and neglected children, while assuming direct responsibility for their health, safety, and well-being Provided emotional support for the children and supervised them in the implementation of their daily schedule Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 3

4 Intern, September-December 2002 First Christian Church (Meridian, MS) Assisted with worship services Visited church members Coordinated junior youth program 4-H Intern, May-August 2002 Mississippi State University Extension Service (Lauderdale County, MS) Organized club meetings for youth Supervised trips and contests for youth Planned and carried out numerous presentations and activities locally and district-wide Worked alongside the county 4-H agent in the daily workings of the Extension Service Critiqued and edited a grant proposal that was funded ($8,000) PROFESSIONAL HONORS & AWARDS 2016 Doctoral Phoenix Award-Awarded the top honor by the GPSGA for outstanding and exemplary performance as a doctoral student-oklahoma State University 2016 Outstanding Doctoral Student for the Department of Agricultural Education, Communications, & Leadership-Oklahoma State University 2015 Dr. James D. White Agricultural Education Scholarship Oklahoma State University 2015 Robberson Summer Dissertation Fellowship Department of Agricultural Education, Communications, & Leadership Nominee-Oklahoma State University 2014 Editors Choice distinction-academic Exchange Quarterly-Fall 2014 edition 2014 Founding Mothers Student Scholarship-ALE Conference, San Antonio, TX 2014 Distinguished Innovative Idea Poster-Southern Region AAAE Conference, Dallas, TX 2012 Distinguished Service Award-NAE4-HA Conference, Orlando, FL 2012 MAE4-HA Southeast District Program Award Outstanding State Award for Pearl River County 4-H Advisory Council Outstanding State Award for Pearl River County 4-H Advisory Council 2010 Epsilon Sigma Phi (Rho Chapter) Early Career Service Award Mississippi State University Extension Service Outstanding State Award for Pearl River County 4-H Advisory Council 2009 Achievement in Service Award-NAE4-HA Conference, Rochester, NY Outstanding State Award for Pearl River County 4-H Advisory Council 2008 Outstanding Agent Award 2008 MAE4-HA Team Program Award Outstanding State Award for Pearl River County 4-H Advisory Council Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 4

5 2007 MAE4-HA Overall Program Award Outstanding State Award for Pearl River County 4-H Advisory Council 2006 MAE4-HA State Clover Award Tapped as a Diamond member of the All-Star Chapter Outstanding State Award for Pearl River County 4-H Advisory Council PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH JOURNAL ARTICLES Scott, M., Brown, N. R., & Baker, M. A. (in review). A thirst for blue waters: Exploring the uniqueness of an urban Extension office. Journal of Agricultural Education. Scott, M. (2016). The effect of two different professional development methods on Oklahoma Extension educators perception of their role as agents of change. Doctoral dissertation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Scott, M., & Weeks, P. P. (2016). Using film to teach authentic leadership. Journal of Leadership Education, 15(1), doi: /V15/I1/A5 Scott, M., Whiddon, A. S., Brown, N. R., & Weeks, P. P. (2015). The journey to authenticity: An analysis of undergraduate personal development. Journal of Leadership Education, 14(2), doi: /V14/I2/R5 Scott, M., Weeks, P. P., & Brown, N. R. (2014). Exploring authentic leadership with millennials. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 18(3). Retrieved from *Editors Choice Scott, M., Swortzel, K. A., & Taylor, W. N. (2005). The relationships between selected demographic factors and the level of job satisfaction of Extension agents. Journal of Agricultural Education, 46(3), doi: /jae Scott, M., Swortzel, K. A., & Taylor, W. N. (2005). The relationships between selected demographic factors and the level of job satisfaction of Extension agents. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research, 55(1), Retrieved from Scott, M., Swortzel, K. A., & Taylor, W. N. (2005). Extension agents perceptions of fundamental job characteristics and their level of job satisfaction. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research, 55(1), Retrieved from Scott, M. (2004). Mississippi State University Extension agents perceptions of fundamental job characteristics and their level of job satisfaction. Master s thesis, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 5

6 PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS & PRESENTATIONS Scott, M., & Weeks, P. P. (2015). Using film to teach authentic leadership. Association of Leadership Educators National Conference. Washington, DC, July 12-15, 2015 (Innovative Practice Paper Presentation and Conference Proceedings). Scott, M., Brown, N. R., & Baker, M. A. (2015). A thirst for blue waters: Exploring the uniqueness of an urban Extension office. National AAAE Conference. San Antonio, TX, May 18-22, 2015 (Research Paper Presentation and Conference Proceedings). Scott, M., Brown, N. R., & Baker, M. A. (2015). A thirst for blue waters: Exploring the uniqueness of an urban Extension office. Southern Region AAAE Conference. Atlanta, GA, January 31-February 3, 2015 (Research Paper Presentation and Conference Proceedings). Scott, M., Whiddon, A. S., Brown, N. R., & Weeks, P. P. (2014). The journey to authenticity: An analysis of undergraduate personal development. Association of Leadership Educators National Conference. San Antonio, TX, July 13-16, 2014 (Research Paper Presentation and Conference Proceedings). Scott, M., Swortzel, K. A., & Taylor, W. N. (2005). The relationships between selected demographic factors and the level of job satisfaction of Extension agents. Southern Region AAAE Conference. Little Rock, AR, February 5-9, 2005 (Research Paper Presentation and Conference Proceedings). Scott, M., Swortzel, K. A., & Taylor, W. N. (2005). Extension agents perceptions of fundamental job characteristics and their level of job satisfaction. Southern Region AAAE Conference. Little Rock, AR, February 5-9, 2005 (Research Paper Presentation and Conference Proceedings). PEER REVIEWED POSTER PRESENTATIONS Weeks, B., Weeks, P. P., & Scott, M. (2014). Leadership after dark: An alternative delivery method for an introductory leadership course. Association of Leadership Educators National Conference. San Antonio, TX, July 13-16, 2014 (Innovative Practice Poster Presentation). Scott, M., Brown, N. R., & Weeks, P. P. (2014). Unfolding visions, values, and behaviors through Project Southern Region AAAE Conference. Dallas, TX, February 1-4, 2014 and National AAAE Conference. Salt Lake City, UT, May 20-23, 2014 (Innovative Idea Poster Presentation). * Distinguished Innovative Idea Poster at Southern Region AAAE Conference Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 6

7 POPULAR PUBLICATIONS Scott, M. (2010). Why 4-H? Mississippi Landmarks, 6(2). 27. Retrieved from Scott, M. (2008). 4-Wheeler riding. In V. H. Watson & G. C. Fulce (Eds.), True Tales from the Mississippi State University Extension Service (p. 20). Mississippi State, MS: Mississippi State University Printing Services. MAJOR WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS Scott, M. (2015; 2014). Get Set, Get ready, Get a Job! Workshop presenter for Oklahoma 4-H Roundup. Oklahoma State University. Scott, M. (2014). Agricultural Education Teachers and Extension Educators: Forming a Partnership. Guest speaker for preservice teachers. Oklahoma State University. Scott, M. (2012; 2010). Completing 4-H Record Books. Workshop presenter for Agent Inservice Training and Volunteer Leaders Conference. Program. Scott, M. (2012; 2011; 2010; 2009; 2008). Edible Aquifers and Water Conservation. Workshop presenter at various school programs, camps, and clubs. Pearl River County, Mississippi. Scott, M. (2012; 2011; 2010; 2009; 2008; 2007; 2006). Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. Program coordinator for 5 th grade students. Pearl River County, Mississippi. Scott, M. (2012; 2011; 2010; 2009). Kids in the Kitchen. Workshop presenter and coordinator. Pearl River County 4-H Program. Scott, M. (2012). Science, Engineering, & Technology (SET) Family Fun Night. Program coordinator and presenter. Pearl River County 4-H Program. Scott, M. (2012; 2011; 2010; 2009; 2008). Alcohol Safety. Workshop presenter for 5 th grade students. Various counties in Mississippi. Scott, M. (2011). NASA Day Camp. Workshop presenter and coordinator for 4 th grade students. Pearl River County, Mississippi. Scott, M. (2011; 2010). Robotics Day Camp. Program coordinator. Pearl River County 4-H Program. Scott, M. (2010; 2007). Organizing a Successful 4-H Advisory Council. Workshop presenter for Inservice Training. Program. Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 7

8 GRANTS & REPORTS June 2010, 2011, & 2012 United Way of South Mississippi $1426 (each year) March 2010, 2011, & 2012 Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation $3500 (each year) March 2006, 2007, & 2008 Chevron Texaco Community Pride $400 (each year) 2010, 2011, & 2012 United Way of South Mississippi Grant Progress Reports 2010, 2011, & 2012 Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation Grant Quarterly Reports 2006, 2007, & 2008 Community Pride Progress Reports Environmental Arts Camp MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 2017-present North Dakota Association of Extension 4-H Youth Workers Association of Leadership Educators American Association for Agricultural Education Oklahoma Association of Extension 4-H Agents 2009-present Epsilon Sigma Phi 2006-present All-Stars 2004-present National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Mississippi Association of Extension 4-H Agents 2001-present Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2016 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Proposal Peer Reviewer (fifteen program showcases and three research & evaluation reports) for the National NAE4-HA Conference 2015 Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) County Fair Exhibits Judge- Logan County Oklahoma 4-H 2015 Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) Innovative Idea/Research Poster Peer Reviewer (two abstracts) for the National ALE Conference 2015 American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Research Poster Peer Reviewer (five abstracts) for the National AAAE Conference 2015 Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) Food Showdown Judge Logan County Oklahoma 4-H 2014 Oklahoma 4-H State Ambassador Team Interview and Selection Committee Member 2014 American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Innovative Idea Poster Peer Reviewer (six abstracts) for the National AAAE Conference 2014 Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) Illustrated Talks, Clothing, Food Showdown, and County Fair Exhibits Judge-Logan County Oklahoma 4-H Pearl River County Distinguished Young Women Program Committee Member 2012 NAE4-HA Southern Regional Director 2012 MAE4-HA Newsletter Committee Chair 2011 MAE4-HA Past President 2011 State Leadership Team Interview and Selection Committee Member Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 8

9 Professional Development Task Force Member 2010 MAE4-HA President 2009 MAE4-HA President Elect 2009 MAE4-HA Summer Conference Chair Partners for Pearl River County Leadership Class Member 2008 MAE4-HA Vice-President All-Star Southeast District Director SE District 4-H Shooting Sports Assoc. Secretary & Executive Board Member Club Congress Planning Committee Member MAE4-HA Committee Member (Finance, Nomination, Hospitality, Summer Conference, Newsletter) Pearl River County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Member Personal Development, Leadership, Communications, & Expressive Arts PPG Sub Group Chairman H All-Star Interstate Conference Planning Committee Member Pearl River Central High School Career & Technology Center Advisory Board Pearl River County Fair Committee Member 2003 Club Congress Planning Committee Member OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SERVICE 2014 Graduate and Professional Student Government Association (GPSGA) Representative for Department of Agricultural Education, Communications, & Leadership Graduate Student Association 2014 Graduate and Professional Student Government Association (GPSGA) Finance Committee Member 2014 Retired Educators for Youth Agricultural Program (REYAP) Conference (assistant and presenter) Department of Agricultural Education, Communications, and Leadership Graduate Student Association Secretary 2013 Eat, Grow, Lead 4-H Club (club coordinator and leader) CERTIFICATIONS H Shooting Sports Level I Pistol Trainer Certification H Shooting Sports Level I Shotgun Trainer Certification CONFERENCES ATTENDED 2015 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference 2015 Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) Conference 2015 Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Conference 2014 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference 2014 Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) Conference 2014 Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Conference 2013 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 9

10 2012 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference 2011 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference 2010 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference 2009 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference 2007 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference 2005 Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Conference 2004 Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Conference Meagan Scott Curriculum Vitae Page 10