Introductory Documents
Research Papers Presented
Concurrent Research Session A - Strengthening Academic Learning
Through Agricultural Education
Description of the Use of the Greenhouse Facilities by Secondary
Agricultural Education Instructors in Arizona
Edward A. Franklin, University of Arizona
Pacific Northwest Agricultural Educators’ Perceived Teacher Efficacy
toward Enhancing Mathematics
Daniel J. Jansen & Gregory W. Thompson, Oregon State University
The Relationship of Agricultural Mechanics Teachers’ Confidence in their
Mathematic Skills and Confidence in their Ability to Teach Mathematic Skills
Benjamin G. Swan, Lori L. Moore, & Cody J. Echevarria, University of Idaho
Concurrent Research Session B - Agricultural Communications
An Analysis of the Level of Trust Texas Cotton Producers Place in the Texas
Newspaper Media: A Qualitative Determination of the Characteristics of Trust
Cindy Akers, Jerod Foster, Scott Burris, & Steven Fraze, Texas Tech University
Perceptions of Oklahoma Agricultural Education Teachers’ about Selected
Agricultural Communications Competencies: A Case for Curriculum Reform
Stephanie Mitchell Hanson, Shelly Sitton, & Craig Edwards
Oklahoma State University
The Importance of Writing in the Agricultural Industry
Holli Leggette, Independence Community College
Shelly Sitton & Cindy Blackwell, Oklahoma State University
Concurrent Research Session C - Teaching and Learning in University
Academic Programs
Are College of Agriculture Graduates Satisfied with Their Career Choices?
J. Shane Robinson, Oklahoma State University
Bryan L. Garton, University of Missouri
Employability and Job Satisfaction of College of Agriculture Graduates
at the University of Kentucky
J. Shane Robinson, Oklahoma State University
External Factors Influencing Choice of Academic Major: A Comparison of
Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Students
Kevin Williams, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Steve Fraze, Scott Burris, & Cindy Akers, Texas Tech University
Cary Green, Oregon State University
Concurrent Research Session D - Teacher Education and School-based
Agricultural Education Programs
Investigating Student Achievement in Mathematics: The Effect of an
Integrated Agriculture and Mathematics Curriculum
Scott Burris, Aaron Bednarz, & Steve Fraze, Texas Tech University
Personal Teaching Efficacy, General Teaching Efficacy and Content
Efficacy: A Comparison of First and Fifth Year Agriculture Teachers
Scott Burris, E. Katy McLaughlin, Todd Brashears, & Steve Fraze
Texas Tech University
The Delta Conference – Participant Perceptions of Learned Instructional Strategies
and Techniques
Kyle W. McGregor, Kimberly A. Bellah, & Victoria Coonrod
Tarleton State University
The Delta Conference – Participant Utilization of Instructional Strategies and
Techniques Pre and Post Conference
Kyle W. McGregor, Kimberly A. Bellah, & Victoria Coonrod
Tarleton State University
Concurrent Research Session E - Agricultural Leadership
College or University Student Organizations: Which are More Effective at
Developing Leaders?
Lori L. Moore & Wyatt R. Prescott, University of Idaho
Kimberly A. Gardner, Del Monte Foods
Perceptions of Outside Stakeholders: How Important Are Leadership Skills?
Lori L. Moore, University of Idaho
Kimberly A. Gardner, Del Monte Foods
The Nevada 4-H Program: Impacts on Nevada Public School Youth
Steven R. Lewis, University of Nevada Reno
Tim Murphy, Texas A&M University
Matt Baker, Texas Tech University
Undergraduate Education As Preparation For Employment:
A Survey of 2005 Graduates
Megan Otto & James Knight, University of Arizona
Concurrent Research Session F - Distance Education and Technology Integration
iPod Technology in Graduate Agricultural Education and Communications
Courses: A Comparison of Adopters and Non-Adopters
Karin Fritz, Todd Brashears, Cindy Akers, Scott Burris, & Christine Alvarado, Texas Tech University
Oregon’s Secondary Agricultural Education Teachers’ Level of Computer-based
Technology Integration
Reynold D. Gardner, Chris L. Ward, & Gregory W. Thompson, Oregon State University
The Importance of Community to Online Students
Rene` P. Miller, David L. Doerfert, & Scott H. Burris, Texas Tech University
Kim E. Dooley, Theresa Pesl Murphrey, & Larry M. Dooley; Texas A&M University
Web-based Communication Tools in Support of a Distributed Community of Practice
Rene` P. Miller, David L. Doerfert, & Scott H. Burris, Texas Tech University
Kim E. Dooley, Theresa Pesl Murphrey, & Larry M. Dooley; Texas A&M University
Concept/Innovation
Bridging the Ag Literacy Gap
Steven J. Rocca, Eleanor Richards, Lonna Torrico, Barbara Sausen
California State University, Fresno & Fresno City College
Curriculum Aligned to Standards Equals Success
Randi Nickels, Dr. Jack Elliot, Dr. Billye Foster, and Dr. James Knight
University of Arizona
Enhancing the Rigor and Relevance in Lessons
Daniel J. Jansen and Gregory W. Thompson
Oregon State University
Soil Science Curriculum Teacher Reference Unit
Davida R. Molina, John "Jack" Elliot, Billye Foster,
Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, and Tom Thompson
University of Arizona, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Supervised Agricultural Experience as part of the Premier
Educational Delivery System
Kyle P. Sharp, Quintin F. Molina, Heather P. Jespen
The University of Arizona
Teach Ag Day: A Teacher Recruitment Effort Targeting Community
College Students
Scott Vernon and Wendy Warner
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
The “CASE” for Rigorous and Relevant Curriculum in Agricultural Education
Daniel J. Jansen, Brad J. Schloesser, and Robert W. Clark
Oregon State University, South Central College, and NCAE
The Arizona Agriscience Program Review
Quintin Molina; John "Jack" Elliot; Ginnie Bushong; Davida Molina
The University of Arizona
The Common Teaching Unit: Improving Agricultural Technology Management
Laboratory Instruction During Student Teacher Preservice Training
Edward Franklin, Glen Miller
University of Arizona
Research
An Exploratory Analysis of the Growing Ruralpolitan Population
Morgan Newsom, David L. Doerfert, Jessica Carr, Scott Burris, Matt Baker
Texas Tech University
Best Methods for Determining Web Site Usability
Kelly Ayers, Cindy Akers
Texas Tech University
College Aspirations of Montana 4-H Youth
Allison Flynn, Carl Igo, Kirk Astroth
Montana State University
FFA Diversity - Establishing Benchmarks and Tracking Developing Trends
Michael Spiess
California State University, Chico
Media and Information Channel Preferences of College Freshmen in Agricultural
Sciences and Natural Resources
Mary Willeford, Erica Goss Irlbeck, Cindy Akers, Scott Burris, & Judy Oskam
Texas Tech University
Solving the Communication Puzzle between Consumers and the Beef
Industry: Understanding Consumer Motivation when Purchasing Retail Beef
Laura Jane Ashorn and Cindy Akers
Texas Tech University
Teacher Perceptions of Agricultural Mechanics Teacher Preparation
Justin Pickard and Michael Spiess
California State University, Chico
Undergraduate Education As Preparation for Employment:
A Survey of 2005 Graduates
Megan C. Otto and James Knight
University of Arizona
Where do we go from here? Research foci defined by an expert panel
Jeanea M. Lambeth, Jack Elliot, Richard Joerger, Theresa Pesl Murphrey
Texas A & M/Texas Tech, Arizona, Minnesota & Texas A & M
