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Michael S. Retallick Curriculum Vita

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EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy Iowa State University May, 2005 Agricultural Education Research interest areas: Experiential learning and teacher education Dissertation: Early field experience in agricultural education

Master’s Degree Kansas State University December, 2002 Master of Agribusiness (MAB) Thesis: The determinants of supervised agricultural experience

program participation trends in Iowa, 1991-2001

Bachelor of Science University of Wisconsin - Platteville May, 1993 Agricultural Education Certifications and Specializations Lead21, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, 2015-16 Experiential Education Academy Certification, National Society for Experiential Education Affiliate Professor, CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Curriculum Certified Teacher, Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, CASE Teacher License, Agriculture Endorsement, Grades 7-12, Folder Number 319228, State of Iowa Community College Teaching Certificate, Iowa State University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016 to Present Professor and Department Chair

Department of Agricultural Education and Studies College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Iowa State University (ISU), Ames, IA. Assigned Time: Administration (70%); Teaching/Advising (15%);

Research/Discovery (15%) The department is administered through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, which provides an operating budget and expenses of $2.6 million including funding from the Experiment Station. Annual competitive grant funding for the past 2 years has averaged $300,000 per year. The department has 193 agricultural and life sciences education undergraduate majors, 334 agricultural studies undergraduate majors, 69 graduate students and 23 faculty and staff. The department collaborates

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actively with most of the departments in the CALS and with the School of Education in the College of Human Sciences. The Department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in agricultural education. • Provide visionary leadership for the department, integrating strengths

and resources of the department to serve the needs of students and stakeholders and to fulfill the land-grant mission;

• Communicate the mission, vision, and strengths of the department within Iowa State University and to national and international forums;

• Stimulate and facilitate excellence in all aspects of departmental functions: teaching, research, extension, and outreach and service;

• Help the department obtain resources through extramural funding and identify and eliminate barriers to faculty effectiveness;

• Conduct scholarly activities in teaching, research, or outreach. • Maintain outstanding alumni relations and seek additional gift funds in

support of the full spectrum of the department's activities

Leadership Accomplishments • Faculty and staff have earned more than 25 research, teaching and

service awards • Hired ten faculty and staff increasing diversity of department • Coordinated the 75th anniversary of the Ag450 Farm • Completed a $1 million renovation to departmental space • Revised and updated departmental strategic plan • Established two new Hatch/Experiment Station projects in

Agricultural Education and Agricultural Communication • Established committee to create an online graduate certificate in

Extension Education • Updated departmental website and established social media plan • Established a committee to develop an Ag Communication major

(currently an option in Agriculture and Life Sciences Education) • Completing a departmental branding and key messaging study • Hosted 2017 North Central Region American Association for

Agricultural Education Conference on ISU campus • Planning committee member for 2018 NACTA Conference • Hosted 2019 National American Association for Agricultural

Education Conference in Des Moines, IA • Chaired 2019 Animal Science Department Chair Search • Completing 2019-2020 departmental academic review

2005 to 2017 Science With Practice, Director

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Serve as director of a semester-long experiential learning and academic program linking learning opportunities and campus work. Supervise graduate and undergraduate assistants. Recruit faculty/mentors and


students. Conduct mentor and student workshops. Developed experimental course. Evaluate program outcomes. Develop and present formal written and oral reports to internal and external stakeholders. Conducted experiential learning research.

2012 to 2016 Associate Professor

Department of Agricultural Education and Studies College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Iowa State University (ISU), Ames, IA.

2006 to 2012 Assistant Professor & Director of Undergraduate Programs

Department of Agricultural Education and Studies College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Iowa State University (ISU), Ames, IA.

2001 to 2006 Academic Advising and Undergraduate Admissions, Coordinator

Department of Agricultural Education and Studies Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

1995 – 1997 Basic Landscaping Adjunct Instructor Eastern Iowa Community College, Clinton, IA. Taught landscaping & horticulture self-enrichment course.

1993 – 2001 Agricultural Education Instructor and FFA Advisor

Maquoketa Community Schools, IA. TEACHING, ACADEMIC ADVISING, AND COORDINATING RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching (Courses taught or currently teaching) AgEdS 110 Orientation AgEdS 116 Initial Field Experience in Agricultural Education AgEdS 211 Early Field Experience AgEdS 311 Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences AgEdS 312 Science With Practice AgEdS 315 Personal and Professional Leadership in Agriculture AgEdS 417 Supervised Teaching in Agricultural Education Programs AgEdS 550 Foundations of Agricultural Education AgEdS 520 Instructional Methods for Adult and Higher Education in Agriculture

Academic Advising Advise approximately 25 undergraduates per semester Advise students in the agricultural and life science education (certification and

communication options) and agricultural studies degree programs Serve as temporary graduate advisor to approximately ten graduate students including

one doctoral student Serve as major professor to approximately 10 master’s degree students and two doctoral

students


Undergraduate Coordinating Responsibilities within Department Departmental scholarship program Manage office facilities AgEdS Learning Community (2001-2012) AgEdS Departmental Undergraduate Advising (2001-2012) AgEdS Departmental Undergraduate Admissions (2001-2012) Undergraduate recruitment and retention (2001-2012) Review of degree audit system (2001-2012) Prospective student visits (2001-2012) Freshman and Transfer Student Orientation (2001-2012) Coordinate and maintain permanent undergraduate student files (2001-2012) Undergraduate Departmental Web Site Coordinator (Content) Experience Iowa State Days (2001-2008)

Service to Graduate Professional Development Preparing Future Faculty Mentor (Anthony J.W. Myers) (2013-2014)

Service to Graduate Student Research (Committee Service Completed)

Student Degree Role Grad. Date Alhazam, Ibrahim M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2019 Alotibi, Yahya Ph.D. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2018 Akers, Justin M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2008 Batts, Ashley M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2014 Bax, Matthew M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2015 Benson, Carmen M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2013 Black, Bruce M.S. Horticulture Committee Member 12/2014 Brunsvold, Joni M. S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2018 Buckland, Amy M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2013 Burhenn, Colby M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2015 Christiansen, Jamie M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2016 Coleman, Terry M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2018 Dorminey, Melanie M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2012 Down, Laila Master of Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2016 Easton, Ashley M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2014 Eddy, Matthew Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 05/2009 Edwards, Justin M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2017 Eells, Jean Ph.D. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2008 Elmquist, Brittany M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2008 Everly, John Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 05/2009 Franker, Bryghtyn M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2017 Gent, Nicole M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2015 Ghimire, Nav Raj Ph.D. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2010 Glen, Marcus M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2009 Gospodarczyk, Paul M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2012 Greiman, Amber M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2017


Greiner, Shari Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 05/2013 Hansen, Kevin Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 08/2015 Harnden, Bret M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2011 Ismail, Normala Ph.D Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2018 Johanns, Ann M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2009 Johnson, Abbie M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2009 Johnson, Andrew Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 08/2008 Koundinya, Vikram Ph.D. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2010 Lair, Emily Master of Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2016 Luckstead, Jaqueline M.S. Interdisciplinary Studies Committee Member 12/2012 McGuire, Rachel Ph.D. Education Committee Member 12/2018 McQuilkin, Alicia Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 05/2016 Magtoto, Ronaldo Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 05/2011 Magtoto, Ronaldo Ph. D. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2017 Miller, Eric M. S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2018 Myers, Nicholas Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 05/2016 Mills, C. Van M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2014 Morris, Miranda M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2015 Murty, Erin Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 05/2012 Noe, Stacey M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2012 Olsen, Mai Lee M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2017 Pate, Michael Ph.D. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2009 Peiffer, Michael M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2008 Pille, Katrina Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 08/2012 Powell, Amy Ph. D. Higher Education Committee Member 05/2019 Rank, Bryan M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2013 Raubenstine, Scott Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 08/2013 Rinker, Skyler Master of Agribusiness

Kansas State University Committee Member 05/2017

Rutherford, Kristen M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2019 Saad, Shawna Ph. D. Higher Education Committee Member 12/2017 Spears, LaJoy Ph. D. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2012 Sorenson, Gentry Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 12/2018 Stremsterfer, Elly Master of Professional Agriculture Committee Member 05/2014 Sullivan, Franklin M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2011 Sunderman, Emma M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2019 Taylor, Cayla M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2012 Turnbull, Stacie Ph.D. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2019 Thelen, Julie M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2013 VanSteenwyk, Amber M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 05/2018 Wells, K. Trenton Ph.D. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2019 Wiebbecke, Amber M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 08/2009 Wolfe, Ashley M.S. Agricultural Education Committee Member 12/2006 Completed Supervised Graduate Student Research and Creative Components Student Degree Role Grad. Date


Nygren, McKenzie M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2019 Creative Component: Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

– Developing and Assessing Student Learning Outcomes in Co-Curricular Agriculture Programs

Geerdes, Stacey M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2019 Creative Component: Developing a curriculum for an

applied communications in agriculture courses for students in two-year agriculture programs

Doeing, Daniel M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2018 Creative Component: Standards-Based Grading:

Resources for Implementation in School-Based Agricultural Education

Sands, Kelsey M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2018 Creative Component: An Exploration of Graduate

Curriculum in Agricultural Extension Education

Brown, Zachary M.S. Agricultural Education Co-Major Professor 08/2018 Thesis: Experiences of Black faculty members within

agricultural education departments at predominately White institutions

Rieckhoff, Kendra M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2018 Creative Component: Advance animal science agricultural

education curriculum

Reed, Emily M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2018 Creative Component: A middle school agricultural

education curriculum for the state of Missouri

Mausser, Dawn M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2018 Creative Component: Development of a safety livestock

showing guide

Sacquitne, Adam M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2018 Creative Component: Measuring outcome attainment of an

experiential learning program in a college of agriculture and life sciences.

Jones, Haley M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2018 Creative Component: Lego Leadership Prewitt, Benjamin M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2017 Creative Component: My journey to proficiency in

agricultural education in Kentucky

Solomonson, Jay Ph.D. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2017 Dissertation: Determining why agricultural educators are

leaving the profession and how to increase the retention rate

McGrew, Alison M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2017 Creative Component: An exploration of Illinois beginning

teachers’ confidence as it relates their preparedness to effectively teach

Smith, Sarah M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2017


Thesis: Assessment of critical thinking skills in undergraduate animal science student and curriculum

Stanek, Abigail M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2017 Creative Component: C6 Biofarm: Developing a

curriculum, professional development, and research tools to educate youth about biofuels and agricultural industries

Clawson, Courtney M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2017 Thesis: Iowa CASE certified teachers’ self-efficacy for

teaching science

Butt, Kevin M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2017 Creative Component: Creation of a Precision Agriculture

Associate Applied Science Degree Program

Meders, Amanda M.S. Agricultural Education Co-Major Professor 05/2017 Creative Component: Evaluating Agricultural Education

Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions of Reflective Approaches

Talley, Megan M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2017 Creative Component: Post-graduation impact of teaching

an experiential learning course as a graduate student

Scherer, Alexa M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2017 Creative Component: Agriculture standards-based grading

in high school veterinary science

Bond, Meghan M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2016 Creative Component: Brain-based Learning Implementation

into Agronomy 212 Cash Grains by Laboratory Manual Development

Rank, Bryan Ph.D. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2016 Dissertation: Supervised agricultural experience instruction

in agricultural teacher education: A national descriptive study

Tingwald, Courtney M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2016 Creative Component: Development of a Habitudes

independent study course for secondary agricultural education

Landers, Jeff M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2016 Creative Component: Marketing and recruitment for the

agriculture and horticulture programs at Joliet Junior College

Green, Samantha M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2016 Thesis: Using a pen pal program to assess student learning

through culture and school gardens

Sample, Elizabeth M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2016 Creative Component: A Reflection on the journey from

student to teacher during graduate school


Anderson, Alisen M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2015 Creative Component: A curriculum for the Northeast

Oklahoma A&M Pecan Project

Miller, Susannah M. Professional Agriculture Major Professor 08/2015 Creative Component: Development of an 8th grade

exploratory curriculum using the CASE model

Morris, Zachary M.S. Agricultural Education 08/2015 Creative Component: Development of an agricultural

education program parent/student handbook as an effective tool for communication

Grabe, Paige M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2015 Creative Component: Customer relationship management

continuing education workshop developed for NUTRIQUEST

McCauley, Brianne M.S Agricultural Education Major Professor Creative Component: Science of Agriculture course

development

05/2015

Haugen, Jamie M.S Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2015 Creative Component: Incorporating AFNR Standards into

Iowa FFA CDE rules

Brinck, Melissa M.S Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2014 Creative Component: Flipping a CASE Classroom

Levings, Judy Ph.D. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2014 Dissertation: A multiple case study of professional

development and perspective change within the Cooperative Extensive Service

Lichty, Jenny M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2014 Thesis: Agricultural educators current grading practices

and perceptions of standards-based grading in Iowa

Heintz, Molly M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2014 Creative Component: The adoption of the CASE curriculum

in Iowa

Perry, Dustin Ph.D. Agricultural Education Co-Major Professor 05/2014 Dissertation: Exploring critical thinking skills of

undergraduate agricultural education and studies majors


Nieland, Crystal M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2014 Creative Component: Agricultural occupations early

experience course

Corson, Brooke M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2014 Creative Component: 4-H boot camp: Combining youth

activity and dog training

Paddock, Ashley M. of Professional Agriculture Major Professor 05/2014 Creative Component: The use of Consolidated Grain and

Barge Co. social media tools, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, by the Olney, IL facilities top 100 customers.

Leff, Donna M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2013 Thesis: Transformative learning and the 4-H camp

counselor experience

Crews, Adam M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2013 Creative Component: Using instructional greenhouse

management videos to enhance consistency and technical skills

Jackson, Leah M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2013 Creative Component: Stakeholder input regarding the

development of a business and industry option for the M.S. Agricultural Education Program at Iowa State University

Goemaat, Sara M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2012 Thesis: Teachers perceptions of the educational goals of the

Education and Resiliency Through Horticulture program.

Clime, Kelly M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2012 Creative Component: Equine assisted learning and

development: Using horses as partners in experiential learning

Foreman, Elizabeth Ph. D. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2012 Dissertation: Identifying the relationships among

precollegiate characteristics, college experiences, and leadership outcomes.

Swanbom, Hannah M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2012 Creative Component: Life skills development program using

4-H equine-assisted volunteer programs


O’Connell (Jaeger), Amy

M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2012

Creative Component: Introduction to equine care and handling: A college-level introductory equine class.

Childs, Elizabeth M.S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2011 Creative Component: Impact of school gardens on student

attitudes and beliefs

Smalley, Scott Ph. D. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2011 Dissertation: Early field experience in career and technical

education

Whaley, Bryan M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2011 Thesis: Demographic indicators of persistence among

Intermediate 4-H Members in Iowa

Driscoll, Bridget M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2011 Thesis: Graduates’ perspectives regarding the impact of the

integration of experiential learning in academic programs

Rudolphi, Josie M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2011 Thesis: Integration and needs of Iowa high school

agricultural educators regarding agricultural safety and health

Schlechter, Carrie M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor Creative Component: Incorporating literacy into the

agriculture classroom

08/2010

Sponheim, Terry M. of Professional Agriculture Major Professor Creative Component: SP Feedlots Business Plan

08/2010

Carter, Benjamin M. of Professional Agriculture Major Professor Creative Component: Biofuels curriculum for secondary

teachers in agriculture and science education

12/2009

Nasers, Melissa M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 08/2009 Thesis: Iowa agritourism consumer profile: Demographics,

preferences, and participation levels

Grantz, Amy M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 05/2009 Creative Component: Measuring student learning in an

Animal Science I class

Masker, Claire M. S. Agricultural Education Major Professor 12/2008


Creative Component: Creating the template for the Sow Lifetime Productivity Management Guide

Wolfe-Stull, Ashley M. S. in Agricultural Education – Certification

Committee Member & Co-director of research program.

12/2006

Thesis: Faculty perceptions of the undergraduate mentoring process in the College of Agriculture at ISU

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS *Denotes graduate students mentored Refereed Journal Articles 1. Solomonson, E., Thieman, E., Korte, D., & Retallick, M.S. (In Press). Why do they leave

and where do they go? A qualitative study of Illinois school-based agriculture teachers who left the profession. Journal of Agricultural Education.

2. Smalley, S. W., Sands, K., Sacquitne, A., & Retallick, M.S. (2019). State-Wide Self-Assessment of General Program Standards for Agricultural Education. Journal of Agricultural Education, 60(1), 14-40.

3. Foreman, E.; Smalley, S., & Retallick, M. S. (2018). Factors that Influence New Students' Decision to Attend Two Midwestern Land-Grant Universities. NACTA Journal, 62(4), 329-332.

4. Solomonson, & Retallick, M.S. (2018). Over the edge: Factors nudging mid-career agricultural educators out of the profession. Journal of Agricultural Education, 59(4), 1-19.

5. Solomonson, J., Thieman, E., Korte, D., Retallick, M.S. & Keating, K. H. (2018). Factors contributing to Illinois agricultural educators' final decision to leave the classroom. Journal of Agricultural Education, 59(2), 321-342.

6. Meders, A., Smalley, S., & Retallick, M.S. (2018). Evaluating first year agriculture teachers’ use of reflection. Journal of Agricultural Education, 59(2), 289-304.

7. Foreman, E., Retallick, M. S. & Smalley, S. (2018). Changing Demographics in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Students. NACTA Journal, 62(2), 161-167.

8. Perry, D.K. *, Retallick, M. S. & Paulsen, T.H. (2018). Difference in critical thinking ability according to college entry pathway. NACTA Journal, 62(2), 115-121.

9. Rank, B. D.* & Retallick, M. S. (2017). Supervised Agricultural Experiences instruction in agricultural teacher education: A national descriptive study. Journal of Agricultural Education, 58(2), 143-165. doi: 10.5032/jae.2017.02143

10. Lichty, J. A., & Retallick, M. S. (2017). Iowa Agricultural Educators’ Current and Perceived Grading Practices. Journal of Research in Technical Careers, 1 (1). Retrieved from http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jrtc/vol1/iss1/3

11. Smalley, S., & Retallick, M. S. (2016). Early field experiences of business and family and consumer science education. NACTA Journal, 60(4), 352-357.


12. Rank, B. D.* & Retallick, M. S. (2016). Synthesis of Contemporary SAE Research 1994-2014. Journal of Agricultural Education, 57(4), 132-146. doi: 10.5032/jae.2016.04132

13. Paulsen, T. H., Smalley, S. W. & Retallick. M. S. (2016). Student teacher activities – Are the relevant? The university supervisor’s perspective. Journal of Agricultural Education, 57(3), 33-54. doi: 10.5032/jae.2016.03033

14. Smalley, S., Retallick, M. S. Metzger, D., & Greiman, B., (2016). Analysis of leadership perceptions, skills, and traits as perceived by agribusiness and industry professionals. NACTA Journal, 60 (1), 43-48.

15. Foreman, E. A. & Retallick, M. S. (2016). The effect of undergraduate extracurricular involvement and leadership activities on community values. NACTA Journal, 60 (1), 86-92.

16. Mahoney, B.*, & Retallick, M.S. (2015). The impact of two experiential learning programs: The graduates’ perspective. NACTA Journal, 59(4), 319-325.

17. Smalley, S., Retallick, M. S., & Paulsen T. (2015). Cooperative teacher perspective of student teaching skills and activities. Journal of Agricultural Education, 56(4), 123-137. doi: 10.5032/jae.2015.04137 First Runner-up Journal Article of the Year, Volume 56.

18. Leff, D.*, & Retallick, M. S., Franz, N. K. (2015). Transformative learning and the 4-H camp counselor experience. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 3(3), 1- 17.

19. Rudolphi, J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2015). Agriculture safety and health education: Practices, attitudes, and needs of Iowa agricultural educators. NACTA Journal, 59(3), 174-179.

20. Perry, D. K. *, Paulsen, T., & Retallick, M. S. (2015). The impact of a capstone farm management course on critical thinking abilities. Journal of Agricultural Education, 56(2), 13-26. doi: 10.5032/jae.2015.02013

21. Smalley, S., Retallick, M. S., & Paulsen T. (2015). Relevance of student teaching skills and activities from the perspective of the student teacher. Journal of Agricultural Education, 56(1), 73-91. doi: 10.5032/jae.2015.01073

22. Perry, D.K. *, Retallick, M.S. & Paulsen, T.H. (2014). A Critical Thinking Benchmark for a Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. Journal of Agricultural Education, 55(5), 207-221. doi: 10.5032/jae.2014.05207 First Runner-up Journal Article of the Year, Volume 55.

23. Esters, L. T., & Retallick, M. S. (2013). Effect of an Experiential and Work-Based Learning Program on Vocational Identity, Career Decision Self-Efficacy, and Career Maturity. Career and Technical Education Research, 38(1), pp.69-83. doi: 10.5328/cter38.1.69

24. Foreman, E. A.* & Retallick, M. S. (2013). Using involvement theory to examine the

relationship between extracurricular participating and leadership development. Journal of Leadership Education [On-line], 12(2). Available at http://leadershipeducators.org/Resources/Documents/jole/2013_summer/Foreman_Retallick.pdf


25. Norby, M. S.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2012). Iowa consumer motivations and preferences for agritourism activities. Journal of Extension [On-line], 50(5). Article 5FEA8. Available at http://www.joe.org/joe/2012october/a8.php

26. Foreman, E. A.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2012). Undergraduate involvement in extracurricular activities and leadership development in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Students. Journal of Agricultural Education, 53(3), 111-123. doi:10.5032/jae.2012.03111

27. Smalley, S.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2012). Agricultural education early field experience through the lens of the EFE model. Journal of Agricultural Education, 53(2), 99-109. doi:10.5032/jae.2012.02099

28. Norby, M. S.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2012). Iowa consumer trends and participation in agritourism activities. Journal of Extension [On-line], 50(2). Article 2FEA8. Available at http://www.joe.org/joe/2012april/a8.php.

29. Glenn, M. *, Esters, L. T., & Retallick, M. S. (2012). Mentoring perceptions and experiences of minority students participating in summer research opportunity programs. NACTA Journal, 56(1), 35-42.

30. Smalley, S.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2011). Purposes, activities, and documentation of early field experiences in agricultural teacher education: A national Delphi study. Journal of Agricultural Education, 52(3), 100-109. doi:10.5032/jae.2011.03100

31. Retallick, M. S. (2010). Implementation of Supervised Agricultural Experience Program: The agriculture teachers’ perspective. Journal of Agricultural Education, 51(4), 61-72. doi:10.5032/jae.2010.04059

32. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2010). Teacher preparation in career and technical education: A model for developing and researching early field experiences, Journal of Career and Technical Education, 25(1), 62-75.

33. Wolfe, A. J.*, Retallick, M. S., & Martin, R. (2009). Agriculture faculty perspectives on undergraduate mentoring: Definitions, practices, and processes. NACTA Journal, 53(3), 44-49.

34. Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2009). A model for implementing a college-wide experiential learning program in higher education. NACTA Journal, 53(1), 2-6.

35. Retallick, M. S., & Pate, M.* (2009). Undergraduate student mentoring: What do students think? NACTA Journal, 53(1), 24-31.

36. Wolfe, A. J.*, Retallick, M. S., Martin, R. A., & Steiner, C. (2008). Mentoring functions practiced by undergraduate faculty in agriculture. Journal of Agricultural Education. 49(3), 99 - 108. doi:10.5032/jae.2008.03099

37. Retallick, M. S., & Martin, R. A. (2008). Fifteen year enrollment trends related to the three components of comprehensive agricultural education programs. Journal of Agricultural Education, 49(1), 28 - 38. doi:10.5032/jae.2008.01028

38. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2007). Early field experience documents in agricultural education. Journal of Agricultural Education, 48(4), 20 - 31. doi:10.5032/jae.2007.04020


39. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2007). Early field experience in agricultural education: A national descriptive study. Journal of Agricultural Education, 48(1), 121-132. doi:10.5032/jae.2007.01127

40. Retallick, M. S., & Martin, R. A. (2005). Economic impact of supervised agricultural experience in Iowa: A trend study. Journal of Agricultural Education, 46(1), 45-55. doi:10.5032/jae.2005.01044

Refereed Papers, Abstracts, and Presentations 1. Orban, S.,* Bundy, J., & Retallick, M. S. (2019, June). The personal and professional

development benefits of being an undergraduate peer mentor. Oral presentation at the 65th Annual NACTA Conference, Twin Falls, ID. NACTA Journal, 53 (Supplement 1).

2. Al-Mazroa, S.,* Retallick, M. S., Skaar, B. (2018, June). Assessment of critical thinking skills in an animal science curriculum. Oral presentation at the 64th Annual NACTA Conference, Ames, IA. NACTA Journal, 52 (Supplement 1).

3. Sands, K.* & Retallick, M. S. (2018, April). An exploration of Agricultural Extension Education graduate degree programs in the U.S. Proceedings of the 2018 Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, Merida, Mexico.

4. Rank, B. D., & Retallick, M. S. (2016, October). Instructional level of the agricultural teacher education SAE competencies according to agricultural teacher educators. Proceedings of the 2016 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, West Lafayette, IN.

5. Anderson, A.* & Retallick, M. S. (2016, June). Utilizing an Experiential Learning to Develop Curriculum Modules. Poster presentation at the 62nd Annual NACTA Conference, Honolulu, HI.

6. Retallick, M. S. & Rank, B. D. (2016, June). Using Concept Mapping to Facilitate Teaching Abstract Conceptualization and Reflective Observation. Poster presentation at the 62nd Annual NACTA Conference, Honolulu, HI.

7. Retallick, M. S., Weber, E., & Sample E. (2015, November). Pizz-A-Thon: Engaging Activities to Teach Ag Literacy. Workshop presented at the 2015 National Association of Agricultural Educators/Association for Career and Technical Education Convention, New Orleans, LA.

8. Paulsen T., Smalley, S., & Retallick, M. S. (2015, October). Student teacher activities – Are they Relevant? The University Supervisors’ Perspective. Proceedings of the 2015 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

9. Foreman, E. A. & Retallick, M. S. (2015, July). Examining outcomes assessment and evidence-based program improvement. Roundtable presentation given at The Association of Leadership Educators Conference, Washington, DC.

10. Lichty, J.* & Retallick, M. S. (2015, May). Standards-Based Grading Knowledge of Iowa Agricultural Educators. Proceedings of the 2015 American Association for Agricultural Education National Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Antonio, TX.


11. Lichty, J.* & Retallick, M. S. (2015, May). Current and Perceived Grading Practices of Iowa Agriculture Teachers. Proceedings of the 2015 American Association for Agricultural Education National Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Antonio, TX.

12. Smalley, S., Retallick, M. S., & Paulsen T. (2015, May). Cooperative Teacher Perspective of Student Teaching Skills and Activities. Proceedings of the 2015 American Association for Agricultural Education National Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Antonio, TX.

13. Retallick, M. S. (2015). A call for purpose driven leadership. Career and Technical Education Research 40(1), 7-10. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5328/cter40.1.07

14. Retallick, M. S. (2014, November). A call for purpose driven leadership. 2014 Association for Career and Technical Education Research Presidential Address, Nashville, TN.

15. Foreman, E. A. & Retallick, M. S. (2014, August). Identifying the relationship of precollegiate and collegiate experiences in predicting leadership development. The Inaugural Big XII Teaching and Learning Conference, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

16. Foreman, E. A., Sterle, J. A. & Retallick, M. S. (2014, June). Differences in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Students’ Expectation of Instructors, Advisers, and Self, During their College Experience. Proceedings of 2013 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Bozeman, MT.

17. Perry, D. K.,* Retallick, M. S., & Paulsen, T. (2014, May). The effect of undergraduate extracurricular involvement and leadership activities on community values. Proceedings of the 2014 American Association for Agricultural Education National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

18. Smalley, S., Retallick, M. S., & Paulsen T. (2013, September). Relevance of student teaching skills and activities from the perspective of the student teacher. Proceedings of the 2013 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Platteville, WI.

19. Wells, K. T. *, & Retallick, M. S., (2013, September). Drawing a link between Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs and academic integration with implications for future exploration. Proceedings of the 2013 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Platteville, WI.

20. Persia, M. E. & Retallick, M. S. (2013, July). Development of a poultry focused leadership and fellows class. Abstract presented in the Extension and Instruction session of the 2013 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

21. Foreman, E. A.* & Retallick, M. S. (2013, May). The effect of undergraduate extracurricular involvement and leadership activities on community values. Proceedings of the 2013 American Association for Agricultural Education National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus. OH.

22. Foreman, E. A.* & Retallick, M. S. (2012, October). Undergraduate involvement in extracurricular activities and leadership development. Proceedings of the 2012 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Champaign, IL.


23. Foreman, E. A.* & Retallick, M. S. (2012, July). Identifying the relationship of precollegiate and collegiate experiences in predicting the community values component of leadership development. Research presentation presented at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Association of Leadership Educators, Key West, FL.

24. Foreman, E. A.* & Retallick, M. S. (2012, June). Using Involvement Theory to examine the relationship between extracurricular participating and leadership development of undergraduate students. Oral presentation at the 58th Annual NACTA Conference, River Falls, WI.

25. Foreman, E. A.* & Retallick, M. S. (2012, June). Identifying the relationship of precollegiate and collegiate experiences in predicting the community values component of leadership development. Oral presentation at the 58th Annual NACTA Conference, River Falls, WI.

26. Smalley, S.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2011, September). Agricultural Education Early Field Experience through the lens of the EFE model. Proceedings of the 2011 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, State College, PA. Received Outstanding Paper Presentation Award.

27. Foreman, E.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2011, September). Involvement in extra-curricular activities and leadership development. Proceedings of the 2011 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, State College, PA.

28. Rudolphi, J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2011, May). Integration and needs of Iowa high school agricultural educators regarding agricultural safety and health education. Proceedings of the 2010 National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID.

29. Smalley, S.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2010, December). Purposes, activities, and documentation of early field experiences in agricultural teacher education: A national Delphi study. 2010 Career and Technical Education Research Conference Proceedings, Las Vegas, NV.

30. Retallick, M. S. (2010, December). Putting the learning into “hands-on” learning. Workshop presented at the 2010 National Association of Agricultural Educators/Association for Career and Technical Education Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

31. Retallick, M. S. (2010, October). Conceptualizing Experiential Learning: Moving beyond “hands-on” experiences. Roundtable presented at the 39th Annual National Society of Experiential Education Conference, Charlotte, NC.

32. Smalley, S.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2010, May). Purposes, activities, and documentation of early field experiences in agricultural teacher education: A national Delphi study. Proceedings of the 2010 National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Omaha, NE.

33. Retallick, M. S., & Newhouse-Berns, G. (2009, October). Mentoring the millennium generation: Mentor development in experiential learning. Workshop presented at the 38th Annual National Society of Experiential Education Conference, Dallas, TX.

34. Retallick, M. S. (2009, June). Using an experiential learning process to meet course outcomes. Oral presentation at the 55th Annual NACTA Conference, Stillwater, OK.

35. Retallick, M. S., & Esters, L. E. (2008, December). Building effective presentations: An eight-step approach for developing presentation skills for you and your students. Workshop


presented at the 2008 National Association of Agricultural Educators/Association for Career and Technical Education Convention, Charlotte, NC.

36. Esters, L. T., & Retallick, M. S. (2008, December). Effect of an experiential learning and work experience program on vocational identity, career-decision self-efficacy, and career maturity. 2008 Career and Technical Education Research Conference Proceedings, Charlotte, NC.

37. Retallick, M. S., & Pate, M.* (2008, September). Undergraduate student mentoring: what do students think? Proceedings of the 2008 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Ithaca, NY.

38. Retallick, M. S. (2008, September). Science With Practice: Using a college-wide experiential learning program to transform the college experience. Roundtable presented at the 37th Annual National Society of Experiential Education Conference, Orlando, FL.

39. Esters, L. T., & Retallick, M. S. (2008, July). Putting Theory, Research, and Practice to Work: Development of a College-Wide Experiential Learning and Work Experience Program. Paper presented at the 2008 National Career Development Global Conference, Washington, D.C.

40. Retallick, M. S., & Esters, L. E. (2007, December). Building effective presentations: An eight-step approach for developing presentation skills for you and your students. Workshop presented at the 2007 National Association of Agricultural Educators/Association for Career and Technical Education Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

41. Wolfe, A. J.*, Retallick, M. S., Martin, R. A., Steiner, C. (2007, May). Faculty perceptions of the undergraduate mentoring process in the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University. Proceedings of the 2007 National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

42. Namukasa, V.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2007, March). Status and perceptions of Supervised Agricultural Experiences in secondary agricultural education programs in Iowa. Undergraduate research paper presented at the 2007 Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Science (MANRRS) Annual National Conference, Birmingham, AL. Awarded 1ST Place Undergraduate Research Award in Division II.

43. Steiner, C., & Retallick, M. S. (2006, June). Science With Practice: Assessment of a planned work experience. Paper presented at the 52nd Annual NACTA Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

44. Steiner, C., & Retallick, M. S. (2006, May). Impact and benefits of a college-wide learning and work experience program. Proceedings of the 2006 National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Charlotte, NC.

45. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. S. (2006, May). A model for implementing early field experiences in teacher education. Proceedings of the 2007 National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Charlotte, NC.

46. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. S. (2006, May). A content analysis study of documents used in early field experiences in agricultural education. Proceedings of the 2007 National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Charlotte, NC.


47. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. S. (2005, December). A model for implementing early field experience in teacher education. 2005 Career and Technical Education Research Conference Proceedings, Kansas City, MO.

48. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. (2005, September). A survey of early field experience in agricultural education: A national descriptive study. Proceedings of the 2005 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH. Received Award of Excellence for Outstanding Paper Presentation.

49. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. S. (2005, September). A content analysis study of documents used in early field experiences in agricultural education. Proceedings of the 2005 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH.

50. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. S. (2005, April). The status of early field experience in agricultural education: A national descriptive study. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada.

51. Grudens-Schuck, N., & Retallick, M. S. (2005, March). Building diversity into the Agricultural Studies major: The stranger assignment costs and benefits. Paper presented at the 6th Annual Iowa State University Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE).

52. Retallick, M. S., & Martin, R. A. (2004, May). Agricultural education enrollment, FFA membership, and SAE participation trends in Iowa: A longitudinal study. Proceedings of the North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, West Lafayette, IN.

53. Retallick, M. S., & Martin, R. A. (2003, December). A longitudinal study of the economic impact of Supervised Agricultural Experience in Iowa. Proceedings of the 30th National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Orlando, FL.

Refereed Poster Presentations 1. Baker, M. A., Shoulders, K. W, Retallick, M. S., & Myers, B. E. (2019, June). Moving from

activity to productivity – Approaches to goal setting, time management, and rituals to support faculty success. Poster presentation at the 65th Annual NACTA Conference, Twin Fall, ID. NACTA Journal, 53 (Supplement 1).

2. Baker, M. A., Shoulders, K. W, Retallick, M. S., & Myers, B. E. (2019, May). Moving from activity to productivity – Approaches to goal setting, time management, and rituals to support faculty success. Innovative poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Des Moines, IA.

3. Brown, Z., * Cooper, T., & Retallick, M. S., Rodriguez-Jones, S. (2019, March). Experiences of Black Faculty Members within Agricultural Education at PWIs. Poster presentation at American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Conference, San Antonio, TX.

4. Sands, K. R.,* & Retallick, M. S. (2018, June). An exploration of agricultural Extension education graduate degree programs in the U.S. Poster presentation at the 64th Annual NACTA Conference, Ames, IA. NACTA Journal, 52 (Supplement 1).

5. Sands, K. R.,* Sacquitne, A. D.,* Smalley, S. W., & Retallick, M. S. (2018, June). State-wide self-assessment of general program standards for agricultural education. Poster presentation at the 64th Annual NACTA Conference, Ames, IA. NACTA Journal, 52 (Supplement 1).


6. Sands, K. R.,* Smalley, S. W., & Retallick, M. S. (2018, June). Agricultural students’ perceptions of being taught with Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). Poster presentation at the 64th Annual NACTA Conference, Ames, IA. NACTA Journal, 52 (Supplement 1).

7. Sands, K. R.,* Smalley, S. W., & Retallick, M. S. (2018, May). Agricultural students’ perceptions of being taught with Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Charleston, SC. Received Outstanding Research Poster Award.

8. Retallick, M. S., Miller, G. S., Levings, J., & Morris, M. M.*. (2018, April). Comparing African Student Perceptions of their African College Experience and their U.S. Experience. Poster presented at the 2018 Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, Merida, Mexico.

9. Retallick, M. S., Miller, G. S., Levings, J., Morris, M. M.*, & Suza, W. (2018, April). Building the teaching capacity of African plant breeding program faculty through E-learning resources and a communities of practice. Poster presented at the 2018 Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, Merida, Mexico.

10. Retallick, M. S., Levings, J., Miller, G., Suza, W., and Morris, M. (2017). Building the Teaching Capacity of African Plan Breeding Program Faculty through E-Learning Resources and a Community of Practice. Poster presented at the Norman Borlaug World Food Prize Poster Competition, Ames, IA.

11. Solomonson, J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2017, June). Job satisfaction & self-efficacy of mid-career agricultural educators. Poster presented at the 61st Annual NACTA Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

12. Solomonson, J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2017, May). Job satisfaction of mid-career agricultural educators participating in the NAAE ELR8 program. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Louis Obispo, CA. Received 3rd Place Research Poster Award.

13. Retallick, M. S., & Rank, B. D.* (2016, June). Using concept mapping to facilitate teaching abstract conceptualization and reflective observation. Poster presented at the 60th Annual NACTA Conference, Honolulu, HI.

14. Anderson, A.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2016, June). Utilizing experiential learning to develop curriculum modules. Poster presented at the 60th Annual NACTA Conference, Honolulu, HI.

15. Rank, B. D.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2016, May). Instructional level for SAE competencies in agricultural teacher preparation. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Kansas City, MO.

16. Foreman, E. A., Smalley, S. W., Retallick, M. S., & White, P. T. (2015, October). Factors that influence new students’ decision to attend two Midwestern land grant universities. Poster presented the 2015 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Minneapolis, MN.


17. Foreman, E., & Retallick, M.S. (2015, July). The impact of high school leadership experience. Research poster presented at the 2013 Annual Conference of the Association of Leadership Educators, Washington, D.C. Received Distinguished Research Poster Award.

18. Green, S.*, Retallick, M. S., & Haynes, C. (2015, June). Using a pen pal program to assess student learning in science and communications. Poster presented at the 2015 Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, New Orleans, LA.

19. Green, S.*, Retallick, M. S., & Haynes, C. (2015, June). Using a pen pal program to assess student learning in science and communications. Poster presented at the 59th Annual NACTA Conference, Athens, Georgia.

20. Striegel, S.*, Foreman, E., & Retallick, M.S. (2015, May). The impact of high school leadership experience and its relationship to collegiate involvement. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Antonio, TX. Distinguished Research Poster Presentation.

21. Paulsen, T., Retallick, M. S., Anderson, R., & Dollisso, A. (2015, May). Environmental learner outcomes assessment: How do AgEdS students compare to national norms? Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Antonio, TX.

22. Retallick, M. S., & Foreman, E. A. (2014, September). Academic advising expectations: The students' perspective. Research poster presented at North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Morgantown, WV.

23. Rank, B. D.* & Retallick, M. S. (2014, September). Introduction to and exploration of SAE through a weekend SAE. Innovative idea poster presented at North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Morgantown, WV. Received 1st Runner-up Outstanding Innovated Idea Poster Presentation.

24. Paulsen, T., Retallick, M. S., Anderson, R., & Dollisso, A. (2014, September). Environmental learner outcomes assessment: How do AgEdS students compare to national norms? Research poster presented at North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Morgantown, WV.

25. Retallick, M. S. (2014, August). Enriching the on-campus work experience with Science With Practice: A college-wide learning & work experience program. The Inaugural Big XII Teaching and Learning Conference, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

26. Heintz, M.* & Retallick, M. S. (2014, May). The adoption of the CASE curriculum in Iowa. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

27. Wells, K. T.*, & Retallick, M. S., (2013, September). Creating an authentic and experiential learning activity to increase pre-service agricultural education teachers’ knowledge and awareness of Supervised Agricultural Experience Program: conceptualization, design, implementation, and supervision. Innovative Idea Poster presented at the 2013 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Platteville, WI. First Runner-up Innovative Idea Poster Presentation.

28. Metzger, D.*, Smalley, S., Retallick, M. S., & Greiman, B. (2013, December). A triangular analysis of leadership perceptions, skills, and traits as perceived by agribusiness and


industry professionals Research poster presented at CTE Research and Professional Development Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

29. Foreman, E. & Retallick, M. S. (2013, July). Strengthening the Connection Between Undergraduate Leadership Development Programs and Research Using the Collegiate Leadership Development. Research poster presented at the 2013 Annual Conference of the Association of Leadership Educators, New Orleans, LA.

30. Foreman, E. & Retallick, M. S. (2013, May). Strengthening the connection between leadership development programs and research using the Collegiate Development Model. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH.

31. Metzger, D.*, Smalley, S., Retallick, M. S., & Greiman, B. (2013, May). Agricultural industry perceptions on leadership perceptions, skills, and traits. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH.

32. Retallick, M. S., Boone, H. & Greiman, B. (2013, May). Conference abstracts versus papers: NC AAAE perspective. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH.

33. Smalley, S., Retallick, M. S., & Paulsen, T. (2013, May). Relevance of student teaching skills and activities from the prospective of the student teacher. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH.

34. Foreman, E.* & Retallick, M. S. (2012, July). Using Involvement Theory to examine the relationship between extracurricular participation and leadership development of undergraduate students. Research poster presented at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Association of Leadership Educators, Key West, FL.

35. Foreman, E.* & Retallick, M. S. (2012, May). Using Involvement Theory to examine the relationship between extracurricular participating and leadership development of undergraduate students. Research poster presented at the 2012 National Agricultural Education Conference, Asheville, NC.

36. Paulsen, T. H., Retallick, M. S., Anderson, R. G., & Miller, W. W. (2012, May). Coordinating the chatter: Using Twitter as a medium for student teacher community of practice. Innovative idea poster presented at the 2012 National Agricultural Education Conference, Asheville, NC. First Place Innovative Idea Poster Presentation.

37. Paulsen, T. H., Retallick, M. S., Anderson, R. G., & Miller, W. W. (2012, February). Coordinating the chatter: Using Twitter as a medium for student teacher community of practice. Innovative idea poster presented at the 2012 Southern Region Agricultural Education Conference, Birmingham, AL. First Place Innovative Idea Poster Presentation.

38. Smalley, S.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2011, November). Early field experiences of business and family consumer sciences education. 2011 Career and Technical Education Research Conference Proceedings, St Louis, MO.

39. Driscoll, B.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2011, May). Graduates’ perspective on the impact of the integration of experiential learning in academic programs. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID.


40. Retallick, M. S. (2011, March). Science With Practice: Experiential learning in practice. Poster presented at the Inaugural Student Success Summit, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

41. Rudolphi, J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2010, November). Practices and perceptions of Iowa agriculture teachers regarding ag safety and health. Poster presented at the 2010 Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Forum, Iowa City, IA.

42. Driscoll, B.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2010, October). Graduates’ perspective on the impact of the integration of experiential learning in academic programs. Research poster presented at North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Manhattan, KS.

43. Retallick, M. S. (2010, May). Using concept maps to better understand the discipline of agricultural education. Poster presented at the American Association of Agricultural Education National Conference, Omaha, NE.

44. Glenn, M.*, Esters, L. T., & Retallick, M. S. (2009, September). Mentor perceptions and experiences of minority summer research opportunity program participants. Research poster presented at North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Lincoln, NE.

45. Glenn, M.*, Esters, L. T., & Retallick, M. S. (2009, September). Development of a seven function mentoring framework for use with minority summer research opportunity programs. Innovative poster presented at North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Lincoln, NE.

46. Esters, L. T., Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2008, May). Effects of an agriculturally-based experiential learning and work experience program on vocational identity, career decision-making self-efficacy and career maturity. Poster presented at the American Association of Agricultural Education National Conference, Reno, NV.

47. Esters, L. T., Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2007, September). Effects of an agriculturally-based experiential learning and work experience program on vocational identity, career decision-making self-efficacy and career maturity. Poster presented at North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbia, MO. Received 1st Runner-up Outstanding Research Poster Presentation.

48. Namukasa, V.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2006, September). Benefits and concerns associated with Supervised Agricultural Experience programs as experienced by secondary agricultural teachers. Poster presented at the North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Ames, IA.

49. Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2006, September). Science With Practice: A college-wide learning and work experience program in research and related laboratories. Poster presented at the North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Ames, IA.

50. Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2006, June). A model for connecting work with college-level learning experiences. Poster presented at the 52nd Annual NACTA Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

51. Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. R, & Stull, A. J.* (2006, May). Science With Practice: A learning and work experience program in research and related laboratories. Poster presented at the American Association of Agricultural Education National Conference,


Charlotte, NC. Received Award of Excellence for 3rd Place Outstanding Innovative Idea Poster Presentation.

52. Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. R, & Stull, A. J.* (2005, September). Science With Practice: A learning and work experience program in research and related laboratories. Poster presented to the North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH. Received Award of Excellence for Outstanding Innovative Idea Poster Presentation.

53. Miller, G. S., & Retallick, M. S. (2005, May). Establishing an international student teaching program in agriculture. Poster session presented at the 32nd Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Antonio, TX. Received Award of Excellence for Outstanding Poster Presentation.

54. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G. S. (2004, December). The status of early field experience in agricultural education: A national descriptive study. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Iowa Education Research and Evaluation Association, Waterloo, IA. Received 2004 IEREA Distinguished Research Award.

Book Chapters Edgar, D. W., Retallick, M. S., & Jones, D. (2016). Meaningful, engaged learning in all

environments in Roberts, T. G., Harder, A., & Brashears, M. T. (Eds.), American Association for Agricultural Education national research agenda: 2016-2020 (pp 37-40). Gainesville, FL: Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Edited Conference Proceedings Retallick, M. S., Dotterer, G., & Heintz, M (Eds.) (2013). Association for Career and Technical

Education Research Conference Proceedings, Las Vegas, NV. Retallick, M. S. (Ed.) (2013). Research Conference Proceedings of the American Association

for Agricultural Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Retallick, M. S. (Ed.) (2011). Research Conference Proceedings of the North Central Region of

the American Association for Agricultural Education, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.

Curriculum Development Barrick, R. K., De Lay, A., Foster, D. D., Lawver, R. G., Ramsey, J. W., Rayfield, J. S., &

Retallick, M. S. (2015). SAE unit plans for agricultural teacher education. http://aec.ifas.ufl.edu/ag-stem-lab/SAEplans.shtml

Non-Refereed Publications, Articles, and Posters 1. Retallick, M. S. (2019). Fulfilling the vision for SAE: A 30-year process. The Agricultural

Education Magazine, 91(6), 19-21. 2. Solomonson, J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2017, May). Job satisfaction of mid-career

agricultural educators participating in the NAAE ELR8 program. Research poster presented


Graduate and Professional Students’ Research Conference at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

3. Suza, W., Mahama, A., Retallick, M. S., Lubberstedt, T., Fei, S., Anderson, G., Singh, A., Singh, A., Beavis, W., Correia A., Wang, L., Barb, J., & Lamkey, K. (2016, May). Plant breeding e-learning in Africa – A collaborative effort to train the next generation of plant breeders to increase food security in Africa. eLearning Africa 2016: 11th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education, and Training, Cairo, Egypt.

4. Mahama, A., Merrick, L., Barb, J., Beavis, W., Fei, S., Lubberstedt, T., Singh, A., Singh, A., Correia A., Retallick, M. S., Wang, L., Scofield, G., Anderson, G., Mills, E., Lamkey, K., & Suza, W. (2016, January). Plant breeding e-learning in Africa partnership – A collaborative effort to develop and deliver state-of-the-art curriculum for the next generation of plant breeders. Plant & Animal Genome XXIV Conference, San Diego, CA.

5. Rank, B.* & Retallick, M. S. (2015, April). Synthesis of contemporary SAE research. Oral presentation presented as part to the 2nd Annual Graduate and Professional Student Research Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

6. Currey, C. & Retallick, M. S. (2015, March). Formalizing the mentor role in Science With Practice experiences. Poster presented as part to the CELT Teaching Poster Symposium, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

7. Mahama, A., Merrick, L., Barb, J., Beavis, W., Fei, S., Lubberstedt, T., Singh, A., Singh, A., Correia A., Retallick, M. S., Wang, L., Scofield, G., Anderson, G., Mills, E., Lamkey, K., & Suza, W. (2015, January). Plant breeding graduate education in Africa via an innovative e-learning partnership. Plant & Animal Genome XXIII Conference, San Diego, CA.

8. Merrick, L., Barb, J., Beavis, W., Fei, S., Lubberstedt, T., Singh, A., Singh, A., Correia A., Retallick, M. S., Wang, L., Scofield, G., Anderson, G., Mills, E., Lamkey, K., & Suza, W. (2014, August). Plant breeding graduate education in Africa via an innovative e-learning partnership. National Association of Plant Breeders Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

9. Merrick, L., Barb, J., Beavis, W., Fei, S., Lubberstedt, T., Singh, A., Singh, A., Correia A., Retallick, M. S., Wang, L., Scofield, G., Anderson, G., Mills, E., Lamkey, K., & Suza, W. (2014, April). Plant breeding graduate education in Africa via an innovative e-learning partnership. Global Food Security Consortium and the Leroy and Barbara Everson Seed and Biosafety Symposium, Ames, IA.

10. Merrick, L., Barb, J., Beavis, W., Fei, S., Lubberstedt, T., Singh, A., Singh, A., Correia A., Retallick, M. S., Wang, L., Scofield, G., Anderson, G., Mills, E., Lamkey, K., & Suza, W. (2014, April). Plant breeding graduate education in Africa via an innovative e-learning partnership. International Workshop on Engineered Crops, Des Moines, IA.

11. Jordan, T. R., Morris, C. & Retallick, M. S. (2014, March). Service learning: Commonalities and strategies across disciplines Poster presented as par to the CELT Teaching Poster Symposium, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

12. Retallick, M. S. (2012). Transformational learning in action. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 85(2), 4,13.

13. Villanueva, T.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2012, July). How does the FFA Organization work to integrate Latinos into agricultural education? Paper presented as part of the George


Washington Carver Undergraduate Summer Intern Symposium, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

14. Arce, W. J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2012, July). Latino student involvement in the National FFA Organization and agricultural education courses. Paper presented as part of the George Washington Carver Undergraduate Summer Intern Symposium, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

15. Youngs, C. R., Kenealy, M. D., Spike, P. L., Driscoll, B.*, Swanbom, H., Retallick, M. S., & Gaul, M. (2012). Experiential learning opportunities for career preparation of animal science students. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report (A.S. Leaflet R2745).

16. Barrick, R. K., Whitson, R., Staats, J., Gruis, D., Hastings, H., Neyhart, J., Davenport, B., Cano, J., Foor, R., Retallick, M. S., & Estepp, C. (2011). Report of the experiential learning planning committee for The National Council for Agricultural Education.

17. Arce, W. J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2011, July). Exploring the opportunities and barriers Latinos face in Iowa’s secondary agricultural education programs. Paper presented as part of the George Washington Carver Undergraduate Summer Intern Symposium.

18. Arce, W. J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2011, July). Exploring the opportunities and barriers Latinos face in Iowa’s secondary agricultural education programs. Poster presented as part of the George Washington Carver Undergraduate Summer Intern Symposium

19. Retallick, M. S. (2011). Learning by doing through SAE: It isn’t as easy as it sounds! The Agricultural Education Magazine, 83(4), 23-25

20. Driscoll, B.*, Retallick, M. S., & Anderson, R. (2010, October). Graduates perspective on the impact of the integration of experiential learning in academic programs. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Mechanics Committee Blue Ribbon Papers Seminar, Indianapolis, IN. Received Award for Outstanding Student Poster.

21. Rudolphi, J.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2010, October). Integration and needs of Iowa agricultural educators regarding agricultural health and safety education. Research poster presented at National Agricultural Mechanics Committee Blue Ribbon Papers Seminar, Indianapolis, IN. Received 2nd Place Award for Outstanding Student Poster.

22. Retallick, M. S. (2010, September). PowerPoint: Pointless or powerful? Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 311 at Iowa State University.

23. Retallick, M. S. (2010). A minds-on approach to experiential learning in agricultural education. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 83(1), 9-11.

24. Grudens-Schuck, N., Retallick, M. S., Paulsen, T., Pate, M., Dollisso, A., & Thobega, M. (2008). Would-have, should-have: Dialogue on teaching. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 81(3), 13-19.

25. Esters, L. T., Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2008, May). Effects of an agriculturally-based experiential learning and work experience program on vocational identity, career decision-making self-efficacy and career maturity. Poster presented at the Iowa State University Faculty Senate Spring Conference, Ames, IA.


26. Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2006, October). Using reflection as an individualized learning tool. In AgComm…something to talk about. Communication across the curriculum. Ames, IA: Iowa State University.

27. Namukasa, V.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2006, July). Status and perceptions of Supervised Agricultural Experiences in secondary agricultural education programs in Iowa. Poster presented as part of the George Washington Carver Undergraduate Summer Intern Symposium. Received 3rd Place Outstanding Poster Presentation.

28. Retallick, M. S. (2006). A comprehensive education: Making it real! The Agricultural Education Magazine, 78(5), 14-15.

29. Retallick, M. S. (2006). The connection between Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) and academic success in agricultural education. In the 2006 SAE Handbook (CD-ROM). Indianapolis, IN: National FFA Organization.

30. Retallick, M. S. (2006). The need for Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) in agricultural education. In the 2006 SAE Handbook (CD-ROM). Indianapolis, IN: National FFA Organization.

31. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, W. W. (2005). Learning for life through inquiry. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 78(3), 17-19.

32. Retallick, M. S., Steiner, C., & Stull, A. (2005). Science With Practice: Phase I Pilot Project Report. Unpublished manuscript, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

33. Retallick, M. S. (2005). Early field experiences in agricultural teacher education. (Doctoral Dissertation, Iowa State University, 2005). Dissertation Abstracts International, 66, 1249.

34. Retallick, M. S. (2005). A survival memo for new agricultural teachers. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 77(5), 6-7.

35. Agricultural Education and Studies Department. (2003). Iowa FFA trends. A report on the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) of high school agricultural education students. [Brochure]. Iowa State University, Ames, IA: Retallick, M. S.

36. Retallick, M. S. (2003). Reframing SAE: The tricycle principle. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 75(6), 10-11.

37. Retallick, M. S. (2003). Food for thought…What is happening to agricultural education enrollment? The Agricultural Education Magazine, 75(5), 20-21.

38. Retallick, M. S. (2003). Seasons of success…through advising. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 75(5), 4-5.

Invited Presentations 1. Retallick, M. S., & Miller, G., (2019, October). Enhancing teaching techniques of university

instructors. Partial day workshop presented at the Maiden African Plant Breeding Conference, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.

2. Retallick, M. S., (2019, July). The impact of a professional learning community on plant breeding instruction in Africa. Presentation given at the Improved MSc in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) Dissemination and Scale-out Meeting, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.


3. Retallick, M. S., Miller, G., Lambert, M. D., & Smalley, S. (2019, June). Research to practice: Owl Pellet style. Presentation at Iowa Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Ankeny, IA.

4. Kreifels, M. & Retallick, M. S. (2019, May). An introduction to SAE for All for teacher educators. Presentation presented at Teacher Education Caucus at the National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Des Moines, IA.

5. Retallick, M. S., (2018, December). Insights on CTE’s promise to create experiential learning. Roundtable presented at the Association for Career and Technical Education Research and Professional Development Conference, San Antonio, TX.

6. Retallick, M. S., (2018, September). The Contexts of Agricultural Education. Presentation given to students enrolled in AEE 501, Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education, at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

7. Retallick, M. S. & Smalley, S. (2018, June). Advisory councils 101. Presentation at Iowa Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Ankeny, IA.

8. Retallick, M. S. & Smalley, S. (2018, June). Good to Great: Creating a vision for advisory councils. Presentation at Iowa Association of Agricultural Education Conference, Ankeny, IA.

9. Retallick, M. S., (2018, January). 2018 Global Learning in Agriculture Program. Watch Party Host and Facilitator. Virtual Conference hosted by Pennsylvania State University.

10. Retallick, M. S., (2018, January). Utilizing technology for global learning. 2018 Global Learning in Agriculture Program. Virtual Conference hosted by Pennsylvania State University.

11. Lemmer, B. & Retallick, M. S. (2017, September). What are foundational SAEs? Presentation at Iowa Career and Technical Education Conference, Ankeny, IA.

12. Retallick, M. S., (2017, February). Utilizing CASE to address the talent pool issue facing the equipment manufacturing industry. Presentation to the Ag Workgroup of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Ames, IA.

13. Retallick, M. S., (2016, October). The role of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) in the Academy. Panelist at CELT’s TBL Faculty Learning Community at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

14. Retallick, M. S., (2016, September). An introduction to CASE: The curriculum for agricultural sciences education. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

15. Retallick, M. S. (2016, April). Promotion and tenure: Operationalizing the process. CALS Assistant Professor P&T Workshop at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

16. Retallick, M. S. (2015, November). CTE and Adding Value to Education. Panelist at the Career and Technical Education Research and Professional Development Conference, New Orleans, LA.

17. Retallick, M. S. (2015, March). Agricultural education’s role in policy. Guest lecture presented to YDAE 555: Foundations of Agricultural Education, Extension, and Communication, Purdue University, online.


18. Retallick, M. S., (2015, September). Field experiences in agricultural teacher education. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 110 at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.


20. Retallick, M. S., (2015, April). Matters of Advising: Spotlight on success from the faculty perspective. Presentation at the 2015 Academic Advising Summit at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

21. Retallick, M. S., (2015, February). Developing research posters as an effective communication tool. Webinar presented as part the Practical Tools and Information for Emerging Scientists webinar supported by the USDA-NIFA project “Cropping Systems Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP): Climate Change, Mitigation, and Adaptation in Corn-based Cropping Systems at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

22. Retallick, M. S., (2014, October). An introduction to CASE: The curriculum for agricultural sciences education. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEd 4230/6230: Curriculum at Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

23. Retallick, M. S., (2014, September). An introduction to CASE: The curriculum for agricultural sciences education. Guest lecture given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

24. Retallick, M. S. (2014, May). Trends in agriculture and agricultural education. Panelist at the Iowa FFA Association State Officer Lunch and Learn, Ankeny, IA.

25. Retallick, M. S., (2014, March). Dealing with challenging students in higher education. Guest lecture given to students enrolled in Hort 689 at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

26. Retallick, M. S., (2013, September). An introduction to CASE: The curriculum for agricultural sciences education. Guest lecture given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

27. Taylor, B. & Retallick, M. S. (2013, July). Effective facilitation of career and technical education advisory committees. Workshop presented at the Iowa Association of Career and Technical Education Conference, Ankeny, IA.

28. Moore, T., Mullen, R., Oldham, A., Retallick, M. S., & Sterle, J. (2013, April). Building relationships while managing increasing advising demands. Panel discussion at the Spring 2013 Advising Summit, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

29. Retallick, M. S. (2013, March). Agricultural education in Iowa: Preparing the next generation of teachers. Guest lecture presented to Ag Ed 9410: Foundations of Agricultural Education, The University of Missouri, online.

30. Dusselier, J., Marcketti, S., & Retallick, M. S. (2012, October). Engaging students and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Iowa State University’s Award-Winning Faculty Series, Ames, IA.

31. Retallick, M. S. (2012, October). Understanding the contexts of agricultural education. Guest lecture presented to AEE 501: Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education, The Pennsylvania State University, online.



33. Retallick, M. S. (2012, September). Philosophical foundation of adult education. Guest lecture presented to AEE 501 Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education, The Pennsylvania State University, online.

34. Retallick, M. S., Jurgemeyer, B., Bulyaba, R., & Seruwo, S. (2012, September). Life as a Ugandan fifth grader. Workshop presented at the 5th Annual Borlaug INSPIRE Day, Cresco, IA.

35. Retallick, M. S. & Foreman, E. A. (2012, April). What’s your style? Leadership and Policy. Workshop presented to the Iowa World Food Prize Youth Institute, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

36. Retallick, M. S. (2011, November). Experiential learning: Theory and practice. Seminar presented to the Departments of Horticulture and Agricultural Education and Studies, Ames, IA.

37. Retallick, M. S. (2011, August). Your passport to success. Presentation given to incoming freshmen students as part of a panel for Destination Iowa State, Ames, IA.

38. Retallick, M. S. (2011, April). Agricultural teacher education preparation in Iowa: Preparing the next generation of teachers. Guest lecture presented to Ag Ed 9410: Foundations of Agricultural Education, The University of Missouri, online.

39. Retallick, M. S. (2010, August). Your passport to success. Presentation given to incoming freshmen students as part of a panel for Destination Iowa State, Ames, IA.

40. Retallick, M. S. (2010, August). Your passport to success. Presentation given to incoming transfer students as part of a panel for Destination Iowa State’s TRANSFERmation program, Ames, IA.

41. Retallick, M.S. (2010, July). Experiential learning in practice. Presentation presented at the 2010 Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators Professional Development Summer Conference, Ames, IA.

42. Retallick, M. S. (2010, April). Create you luck: Scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Keynote speaker at the annual induction ceremony of the Nelson Dewey Chapter of the National Honor Society, Cassville, WI.

43. Retallick, M. S. (2009, September). Transferring to Iowa State: The next two years! Workshop presented at the 2009 Iowa PAS Organization Fall Conference, Ames, IA.

44. Retallick, M. S. (2009, September). Study Abroad Experiences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Presentation given at Story City Kiwanis, Story City, IA.

45. Retallick, M. S. (2009, June). Advisory councils and National Quality Program Standards. Panelist at the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators Professional Development Summer Conference, Ames, IA.


46. Retallick, M. S. (2009, March). Articulating classes and dual enrollment with community colleges. Panelist at the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators Professional Development Summer Conference, Ames, IA.

47. Retallick, M. S. (2008, November). Transfer opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given to the Agricultural Business Club at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA.

48. Retallick, M. S. (2008, October). Transfer opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given at Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, IA.

49. Retallick, M. S. (2008, October). Supervised agricultural experiences and the role of experiential learning in agricultural education. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University.

50. Retallick, M. S. (2008, March). Getting the comprehensive experience in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Presentation given to prospective students as part of a panel at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ag Visit Day at Iowa State University.

51. Retallick, M. S. & Bugler, A. (2008, February). Optimal design, organization and delivery of teaching materials to meet course learning objectives using WebCT. At Reaching the Net Generation through blended learning: Tools and tips for enhancing the WebCt experience. Presentation at a faculty forum sponsored by the Center for Learning and Teaching (CELT) at Iowa State University.

52. Retallick, M. S. (2008, February). Experiential learning as a learning theory. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 533 at Iowa State University.

53. Retallick, M. S. (2008, January). Experiences associated with teaching online classes using WebCt. Presentation given to College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Asynchronous Learning Academy at Iowa State University.

54. Retallick, M. S. (2008, January). Learning and motivation: Its impact on methods of teaching. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 402/502 at Iowa State University.

55. Retallick, M. S. (2007, October). Degree opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given at Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, IA.

56. Retallick, M. S. (2007, October). Learning theory and its link to student motivation in the secondary classroom. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 310 at Iowa State University.

57. Warfield, A.*, & Retallick, M. S. (2007, July). Perceptions and status of Supervised Agricultural Experiences in Iowa’s secondary agricultural education programs. Presentation as part of the George Washington Carver Undergraduate Summer Intern Symposium.

58. Retallick, M. S., Osborn, B., & Philips, H. (2007, May). Activities to enhance faculty/student interactions in learning communities. Presentation given at the 9th Annual Learning Communities Institute. Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

59. Retallick, M. S. (2007, April). Developing the sales process. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 311, section 3, at Iowa State University.


60. Retallick, M. S. (2007, January). Creating effective presentations. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 315 at Iowa State University.

61. Retallick, M. S. (2006, November) Careers in agriculture; careers in education; careers in agricultural education. Presentation given as part of a career fair at Maquoketa Community High School, Maquoketa, IA.

62. Retallick, M. S. (2006, November) Developing an E-doc for agricultural teacher education majors. Presentation given to the ISU University Teacher Education Program Committee, Ames, IA.

63. Retallick, M. S. (2006, November) Careers in agriculture; careers in education; careers in agricultural education. Presentation given as part of a career fair at Roland-Story High School, Story City, IA.

64. Retallick, M. S. (2006, October) What’s your style? The science behind learning and leadership styles. Presentation given to students attending Science Bound, Iowa State University.

65. Retallick, M. S. (2006, October). Economic impact and role of supervised agricultural experiences in agricultural education. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University.

66. Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2006, September). Student self-assessment and reflection. Presentation and workshop given as part of ISU AgComm.

67. Retallick, M. S. (2006, April). Introduction to the development of professional posters. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 514 at Iowa State University.

68. Retallick, M. S. (2005, December). Three degree opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given to agribusiness majors at Indian Hills Community College, Centerville, IA.

69. Retallick, M. S., & Steiner, C. (2005, November). Introduction to Science With Practice (SWP). Presentation given to the ISU College of Agriculture Dean’s Cabinet.

70. Retallick, M. S. (2005, October). Opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given at Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA.

71. Retallick, M. S. (2005, October). Economic impact of and record keeping for supervised agricultural experiences. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University.

72. Retallick, M. S., Steiner, C., & Stull, A.* (2005, September). Progress report on the Science With Practice (SWP) Initiative. Presentation given to the ISU College of Agriculture Endowment Board.

73. Retallick, M. S. (2004, October). Economic impact and enrollment trends in agricultural education in Iowa. Presentation given to the National Council for Agricultural Education, Board of Directors’ Meeting, Alexandria, VA.

74. Retallick, M. S. (2004, October). Career experience in agriculture programs: Purpose and types; responsibilities of stakeholders; supervision; publicity. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401/501 at Iowa State University.


75. Retallick, M. S. (2004, September). An Introduction to the Tailored-Design Method of Survey Research. Presentation given to AgEdS 510 at Iowa State University.

76. Retallick, M. S. (2004, September). Effectively running a meeting: Parliamentary Procedure. Presentation given to the Iowa State University College of Agriculture Student Council.

77. Retallick, M. S. (2003, December). Four degree opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given to Agribusiness Club at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA.

78. Retallick, M. S. (2003, October). Role of SAE in Agricultural Education. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401 at Iowa State University.

79. Retallick M. S. (2003, March). College of Agriculture Open House Question/Answer Panelist. ISU College of Ag And Alpha Gamma Rho, Ames, IA.

80. Retallick, M. S. (2003, January). History of the Iowa FFA Alumni Hall of Fame and 2003 Induction Announcement. Presentation given at the Iowa FFA Alumni Annual Conference. Ames, IA.

81. Retallick, M. S. (2002, November). Career and educational opportunities in agriculture at Iowa State University. Presentation given to Agribusiness Club at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA.

82. Retallick, M. S. (2002, October). Career Experience in Agriculture. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 401 at Iowa State University.

83. Retallick, M. S. (2002, October). AgEdS Annual Report. Departmental report given at the Northeast Iowa District Agricultural Education Fall Inservice, Fairbank, IA.

84. Retallick, M. S. (2002, March). Opportunities in Ag Ed and Studies. Brief presentation on the curricular and career opportunities in Agricultural Education and Studies and Question/Answer Panelist at the College of Agriculture Open House. ISU College of Ag and Alpha Gamma Rho, Ames, IA.

85. Retallick, M. S. (2001, October). Preparing resumes for the job hunt. Presentation given to College of Ag students at a resume workshop sponsored by Sigma Alpha, Ames, IA.

86. Retallick, M. S. (2001, October). The state of the AgEdS Department. Presentation given to the Northwest Iowa District Agricultural Education Fall Inservice, Milford, IA.

87. Retallick M. S. (2001, March). Introduction to careers and the curriculum of the Ag Ed and Studies Department. Presenter and Question/Answer Panelist at the College of Agriculture Open House sponsored by ISU College of Agriculture and Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Ames, IA.

Professional Training and Workshops Conducted 1. Retallick, M. S. (2019, March). Using classroom response systems to motivate and engage

students. Workshop presented to Ghanaian plant breeding faculty at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.


2. Retallick, M. S. (2019, March). Introduction to student-centered teaching and learning approaches. Workshop presented to Ghanaian plant breeding faculty at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.

3. Retallick, M. S. (2019, March). Enhancing presentations and developing research posters. Workshop presented to plant breeding graduate students and faculty at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

4. Retallick, M. S. (2019, March). Developing lessons plans to improve student learning. Workshop presented to plant breeding graduate students and faculty at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

5. Retallick, M. S. (2017, July). Enhancing practice using a professional learning community. Workshop presented at the Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) Joint Partners’ Meeting, Durban, South Africa.

6. Retallick, M. S., and Levings, J. (2017, March). Influence of student-centered learning and understanding learning styles. A workshop presented to the faculty and students in the Regional Plant Breeding and Seed Systems graduate program at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

7. Levings, J., and Retallick, M. S., (2017, February). Developing and delivering effective presentations. A workshop presented to the faculty and students in the Regional Plant Breeding and Seed Systems graduate program at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

8. Retallick, M. S. (2016, July). Incorporating e-Curriculum Resources for Effective Classroom Teaching. Workshop presented at the Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) Joint Partners’ Meeting, Kumasi, Ghana.

9. Retallick, M. S., (2016, April). Adjusting to teaching adults for first and second year CASE teachers. Seminar at the 2016 CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Lead Teacher Orientation, Minneapolis, MN.

10. Retallick, M. S., Levings, J., Miller, G., Clawson, C. & Suza, W. (2015, August). Introduction to PBEA Professional Learning Community. Workshop presented at the Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) Joint Partners’ Meeting, Kampala, Uganda.

11. Retallick, M. S., & Paulsen, T. H. (2015, December). Experiential Learning in Practice. Workshop delivered to Gifft Hill School school teachers, St. John, USVI.

12. Retallick, M. S. (2015, August). Using e-Curriculum Resources for Effective Classroom Teaching. Workshop presented at the Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) Joint Partners’ Meeting, Kampala, Uganda.

13. Retallick, M. S., Fei, S., Anderson, G., Correia, A., & Suza, W. (2015, August). ISU’s effective use of e-modules to improve student learning and classroom teaching. Workshop presented at the Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) Joint Partners’ Meeting, Kampala, Uganda.

14. Retallick, M. S., (2015, April). Improving the experience: a review of lead teacher coaching guidelines and evaluation rubric. Seminar at the 2015 CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Lead Teacher Orientation, Minneapolis, MN.


15. Retallick, M. S., (2015, February). Developing research posters as an effective communication tool. Webinar presented as part the Practical Tools and Information for Emerging Scientists webinar supported by the USDA-NIFA project “Cropping Systems Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP): Climate Change, Mitigation, and Adaptation in Corn-based Cropping Systems at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

16. Retallick, M. S. (2014, April). Andragogy –Teachers teaching teachers. Seminar at the 2014 CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Lead Teacher Orientation, Denver, CO.

17. Retallick, M. S. & Ulmer, J. (2013, April). Understanding and using adult learning theory. Workshop at the 2013 CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Lead Teacher Orientation, Denver, CO.

18. Retallick, M. S. & Foreman, E. A. (2013, April). What’s your style? Leadership and policy at the grassroots level. Workshop presented to the Iowa World Food Prize Youth Institute, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

19. Retallick, M. S. (2012, Fall). Leadership development and its relationship to business and industry. Multiple guest lectures in the Poultry Fellows Course (An S 480G), Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

20. Retallick, M. S. (2012, June). Using agriculture as a method of improving methods of teaching. One-day teacher development workshop presented at Namasagali Primary School, Kamuli District, Uganda.

21. Retallick, M. S. (2012, May). Communicating with early career farmers. Workshop presented at the spring 2012 Farm Business Management Extension Educators, Ames, IA.

22. Retallick, M. S., & Lichty, J. (2011, August). Using experiential learning and school gardens to enhance middle school curriculum. Two-day teacher in-service to Gifft Hill School middle school teachers, St. John, USVI.

23. Retallick, M. S. (2011, January). Effective teaching in Extension settings. Workshop provided to Iowa State University Horticulture Extension Specialists In-Service, Ames, IA.

24. Retallick, M. S. (2010, October). The resume doctor for career day success. Workshop presented at the 2010 Iowa PAS Organization Fall Conference, Ankeny, IA.

25. Retallick, M. S., & Eells, J. (2010, Fall). Approach to effective teaching in Extension settings. Multiple half-day workshops provided to Iowa State University Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Specialists, Ames, IA.

26. Retallick, M. S. (2010, May). Improving face-to-face instruction in Extension. Workshop presented at the Spring 2010 Farm Business Management Extension Educators, Ames, IA.

27. Retallick, M. S. (2009, July). Communication to bridge the generations. Presentation given as part of the Iowa Soybean Association’s workshop entitled the importance of communication with your family and community, Mason City, IA.

28. Retallick, M. S. (2009, January). Increasing membership through the enhancement of recruitment techniques. Workshop given to Iowa Soybean Association - 3rd District, Oelwein, IA.


29. Retallick, M. S. (2008, March). Identifying and developing leadership skills as a means of personal and professional growth. Half-day workshop for the Tomorrow’s Ag Leader program for the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, Des Moines, IA.

30. Retallick, M. S. (2007, September). G.E.T. Leadership: Developing the next generation of leaders. Half-day workshop for the Iowa Chapter of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Ames, IA.

31. Retallick, M. S. (2003, August). Planning Programs as peer mentors of a learning community... ISU Peer Mentor Training Program, Ames, IA.

32. Retallick, M. S. (2003, June). How to complete a job application. Iowa Agricultural Youth Institute, Ames, IA.

33. Retallick, M. S. (2002, January). Selecting a state office team. Presentation given to the PAS nominating committee. Iowa Postsecondary Agriculture Students Spring Conference, Waterloo, IA.

INTERNATIONAL AND DIVERSITY EXPERIENCES 1. African University Instructor Professional Development (October, 2019). Conducted a partial

day workshop focused on enhancing teaching techniques of university instructors. Presented at the Maiden African Plant Breeding Association and sponsored by University of Illinois Soybean Innovation Lab (USAID subcontract).

2. PLC-PBEA Team Visit (March, 2019). Project work, teaching and learning consulting and conducted workshop for faculty and students enrolled in the Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa at Markerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

3. PLC-PBEA Team Visit (March, 2019). Project work, teaching and learning consulting and conducted workshop for faculty and students enrolled in the Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.

4. Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) Joint Partners’ Meeting (July, 2017). Attended team meeting, conducted professional learning community workshop, and provided update on e-module integration, Durban, South Africa.

5. PLC-PBEA Team Visit (February, 2017). Project work, teaching and learning consulting and conducted workshop for faculty and students enrolled in the Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa at Markerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

6. Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) Joint Partners’ Meeting (July, 2016). Attended team meeting, conducted e-learning workshop, and facilitated an ISU workshop on e-module integration, Kumasi, Ghana.

7. Improved Master of Science in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) Joint Partners’ Meeting (August, 2015). Attended team meeting, conducted e-learning workshop, and facilitated an ISU workshop on e-module integration, Kampala, Uganda.

8. EARTH (Education and Resilience through Horticulture) Project (January, 2015). Establishment of student teaching site and travel with first student teacher. St. John, USVI


9. EARTH (Education and Resilience through Horticulture) Project (January, 2015). Team visioning meeting and supervision of student teacher. St. John, USVI

10. EARTH (Education and Resilience through Horticulture) Project (May, 2014). Research project and establishment of student teaching site. St. John, USVI

11. Ugandan Intern Mentor (Fall, 2013). Mentored a Ugandan Intern (George William and Moureen) as part of a two-month ISU Internship focused on Extension and Cooperative Education.


13. Ugandan Intern Mentor (Fall, 2012). Mentored a Ugandan Intern (Rosemary) as part of a two month ISU Internship focused on Extension and Cooperative Education.

14. Service Learning and School Garden Program (June, 2012). Research project and one-day teacher workshop. Kamuli District, Uganda.


16. EARTH (Education and Resilience through Horticulture) Project (August, 2011). Research project, exploration of student teaching site, and conduct two-day faculty workshop. St. John, USVI

17. EARTH (Education and Resilience through Horticulture) Project (February, 2011). Site Visit. St. John, USVI

18. Experience Australia: An authentic learning experience (May, 2009). Sponsored a 28-day study abroad trip for 20 CALS students. New South Wales and Victoria, Australia.

19. 52nd Annual NACTA Conference (June, 2006). Presented research paper and poster. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

20. American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2005 Annual Conference (April, 2005). Presented research paper. Montreal, Canada.

21. Oatridge College (October, 2003). Exploration, development, and establishment of an international agricultural education student teaching experience. Broxburn West Lothian (Edinburgh) Scotland.

22. Nebraska Indian Community College (September, 2003). Site visit for the development of a service learning and diversity link for AgEdS Learning Community.

GRANTS AND PROJECT FUNDING Science With Practice funding (Actual Expenditures)

Expenditures per Source

Total Expenditures

Science With Practice, Fall 2015 through Summer 2017. Principal Investigator/Director $186,136


Funding through Agricultural Endowment Board1. $50,136

Funding through ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences2.

$50,000

Faculty/Mentor funding for matching wages $80,463 VanWert Family Endowment for Science With Practice $5,537 Science With Practice, Fall 2012 through Summer 2015. $241,672 Principal Investigator/Director Funding through Agricultural Endowment Board1. $70,821


$60,000

Faculty/Mentor funding for matching wages $103,397 VanWert Family Endowment for Science With Practice $7,454 Principal Investigator/Director, Fall 2006- Spring 2012 $369,483 Funding through Agricultural Endowment Board1. $143,682


$100,000

Faculty/Mentor funding for matching wages $118,691 VanWert Family Endowment for Science With Practice $7,110 Science With Practice: Phase II, 2005-06 academic year. . $48,657 Co-principal Investigators: Retallick, M. S. & Steiner, C Funding through Agricultural Endowment Board1. $13,712


$20,000

Faculty/Mentor funding for matching wages $14,945 Science With Practice, 2005, Spring. Initial Project funding $30,383 Co-principal Investigators: Retallick, M. S. & Steiner, C. Funding through Agricultural Endowment Board1. $14,661 Funding through ISU College of Agriculture2. $10,000 Faculty/Mentor funding for matching wages $5722


• Director of Science with Practice, manage the $100,000 Van Wert Family Endowment for Science with Practice.

Internal funding Total Funding

Teacher Development Needs: Enhancing the School Garden Program in Uganda1, 2012

$3000

ISU Council on International Programs International Grants Program for 2012

High Definition Digital Video Processing Station1, 2011 $11,055

Iowa State University and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences CAC Grant

Project Leader: Christians, N.; Project Participants: Iles, J., Miller, W., Retallick, M., Beck, W., Jones, M., & Hoffmann, M.

AgEdS Learning Community2, Total Annual Funding since Fall 2001 $35,423 Iowa State University Funding Asynchronous Course Development Grant2, 2007-2009. $9,000 Development of AgEdS 550: Foundations of agricultural education. ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Asynchronous Course Development Grant2, 2007-2009. $9,000

Development of AgEdS 311/590A: Presentation and sales strategies for agricultural audiences.

ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Biosecurity Matrix: An interdisciplinary approach for recruiting students to

agri-science fields at ISU1, 2003. $4,900

Principle investigator: Stoffel, V. Co-investigators: Foreman, B., Truby, S., Fischer, R., Fischer, H., Oldham, A., Retallick, M., Thompson, S., Boury, S., & Taylor, S.

Professional and Scientific Retention and Recruitment Grant.

Note: 1Internal Competitive; 2 Internal Non-Competitive External funding

Total Funding Retallick’s

Proportion For Teachers By Teachers: Developing Immersive Learning Experiences in Modern Agriculture for Science and Agricultural Educators, 2020-2023

$297,034 $39,790


USDA NIFA Grant (Proposal # - 2019-04927)

Co-project director responsible for coordinating the efforts relative to recruitment, selection, and management of the grand challenge ambassadors selected from the state of Iowa

Project Director – Marshall Baker, North Carolina State University, Co-project directors – Katherine Shoulders, University of Arkansas; Brian Myers, University of Florida; M. S. Retallick

Enhancing Teaching Techniques for University Instructors, 2019 $30,000 $30,000 USAID and Soybean Innovation Laboratory (U of ILL)

Principal Investigator - responsible for the development of the proposal, implementing the project, and coordinating the team working on the project.

Co-Investigators – Retallick, M.; Suza, W.; Miller, G. S. ISU Ag Ed Pre-Service Teacher CASE Institute, 2017 $15,000 $15,000 Pioneer Hi-Bred International

Principal Investigator, responsible for planning, conducting, and certifying 24 preservice teachers in CASE AFNR

Principal Investigator – M. S. Retallick ISU Ag Ed Pre-Service Teacher CASE Institute, 2016 $15,000 $15,000 Pioneer Hi-Bred International


Principal Investigator – M. S. Retallick Building Capacity of Graduate Programs in Plant Breeding in SSA to Apply E-curriculum Effectively Through Professional Learning Communities of Plant Breeding E-learning in Africa (PLC-PBEA), 2015-2019

$750,000 $750,000

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Principal Investigator, responsible for the development of the proposal, implementing the project, and coordinating the team working on the project.

Co-Investigators – Retallick, M.; Suza, W.; Miller, G. S. ISU Ag Ed Pre-Service Teacher CASE Institute, 2015 $15,000 $15,000 Pioneer Hi-Bred International



Principal Investigator – M. S. Retallick ISU Ag Ed Pre-Service Teacher CASE Institute, 2014 $21,000 $21,000 Pioneer Hi-Bred International


Principal Investigator – M. S. Retallick Plant Breeding Master of Science Programs for Africa $1,643,817 68,446 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Co-Investigator, consultant in the development and use of teaching and learning via distance education

Project director – Walter Suza Co-Investigators – Beavis, W. D.; Lubberstedt, T.; Yu, J.; Singh, A.; Wang, L.; Retallick, M.; Correia, A.; Barb, J.; & Fei, S.

Evaluating and Measuring the Reactions to Customer Programs, 2013-2015

$89,532 34,626

Pioneer Hi-Bred International

Co-Principal Investigator, responsible for measuring producer reaction to events and evaluating the portfolio of learning materials used by sales representative and other employees

Co- Principal Investigators – D. Mueller & M. S. Retallick EARTH (Education and Resiliency Through Horticulture) 2, 2015-2020

$750,000 $100,000

Private External Non-competitive Funding through ISU CALS

Co-Principal Investigator, responsible for educational and assessment components, facilitating the educational research, supervising graduate student research.

P. I./Project Coordinator: Haynes, C., Co-P.I: Nonnecke, G., Minner, D., Iles, J., & Retallick, M.

EARTH (Education and Resiliency Through Horticulture) 2, 2010-2015

$750,000 $100,000

Private External Non-competitive Funding through ISU CALS

Co-Principal Investigator, responsible for educational and assessment components, facilitating the educational research,


supervising graduate student research.

P. I./Project Coordinator: Bousselot, J., Co-P.I: Nonnecke, G., Minner, D., Iles, J., & Retallick, M.

Science With Practice Program Enhancement and Follow-up Study1, 2010

$3,500

Dow AgroScience Foundation Aid-to-Education Program Principal Investigator: Retallick, M.

Note: 1External Competitive; 2External Non-Competitive SERVICE AND OUTREACH Iowa State University Faculty Work/Life Advisory Committee, 2019-2022 Greenlee School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations faculty

search committee, member, 2018 Agricultural Endowment Board, Trustee, 2017-Present Iowa State University Faculty Senate, Senator representing AgEdS, 2015-2018 Sigma Alpha –Delta Chapter, Mr. CALS judge, 2013 Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)

o Senior Teaching Partner, mentored one assistant professor, 2014-2015 o Senior Teaching Partner, mentored two assistant professors, 2013-2014 o Preparing Future Faculty Mentor, 2013-2014, 2016

Peer Review of Teaching o Greg Miller, Agricultural Education and Studies, Spring 2016 o Christopher Curry, Horticulture, Spring 2015 o Tera Jordan, Human Development and Family Studies, Spring 2014, Spring 2016 o Cheryl Morris, Animal Science, Spring 2014 o Thomas Paulsen, Agricultural Education and Studies, Spring 2013 o Levon Esters, Agricultural Education and Studies, Fall 2008


Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honorary Society of Agriculture, Inducted 2003 o Past President, 2012-2013 o President, 2011-2012 o Vice President, 2010-2011

Faculty Senate Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions, 2009-2010 University Teacher Education Coordinating Council e-Portfolio Workgroup, 2009 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement Committee, 2008 Freshmen Honors Program, Mentor, 2007, 2009, 2010 University Academic Advising Committee, 2005-2006

o Academic Advising Assessment Subcommittee o Academic Advising Survey Subcommittee

Alpha Zeta, Pie Your Professor Event, 2007, 2012 Student Scholars and Leaders Award Ceremony, College of Agriculture representative,

March, 2003 Learning Community Institute Subcommittee

o Chair of Resource Fair, Book Store, and Poster Session Subcommittee, 2003 o Co-chair of Resource Fair and Poster Session Subcommittee, 2002

Welcome and Information Station Academic Representative, Fall 2002 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Animal Science Department Chair Search Committee, Chair, 2019 Dean’s Cabinet, member, 2016-Present CALS AgOnline Learning Advisory Committee, ISU College of Ag and Life Sciences –

Inaugural member, 2014-2017 Dean’s Global Advisory Committee, ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,

Inaugural member, 2014 -Present Faculty Advisory Board for Online Learning, 2011-Present Global Resource Systems Program Coordinator Review, 2019 CALS Inclusiveness Committee, member, 2016-2017 Science With Practice, Program Director, 2005-2017 CALS Faculty Senate Caucus, member, 2015-2016 Curriculum Committee, 2012-2016

o Communications Outcome (WOVE) Subcommittee, 2014 o International Perspectives/US Diversity Course Proposal Subcommittee, 2013

Louis M. Thompson Academic Advising Academy, ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Inaugural member, 2011 – Present


Academic Affairs Committee, 2001-2011 o Chair 2005-2006 o Vice Chair, 2004-2005

Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station, Departmental/Interdisciplinary Project, Peer Reviewer, 2013,2017

Critical Thinking Assessment (CAT) Team o Department of Agronomy, 2013, 2014, 2016

First Year Taskforce o Academic Advisor Training Subcommittee, 2013

George Washington Carver Internship Program, Mentor, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012 Recruitment Committee, 2001-2002, 2004-2008, 2008-2009 College Liaison for Articulation and Recruitment

o Hawkeye Community College, 2006-Present Ag Exploratory Advisor, Freshmen Orientation, June, 2008 Director of Marketing and Recruitment, search committee representative, 2006-2007 Ag Ambassador’s Senior & Junior Shadow Days, departmental representative, 2005-

2006 College of Agriculture Convocation for graduates, departmental representative, Spring

2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2004 Outcomes Assessment Committee, 2001-2002 Iowa State Fair Recruitment Booth, August 2001

Agricultural Education and Studies Department Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, 2009-2016 Curriculum Committee, 2001- Present, Chair, 2012-2015 Departmental Scholarship Selection Committee, 2001- Present, Chair 2001-2014 Faculty /Staff Awards Committee, 2015-2016, Chair, 2015-2016 Teacher Education Committee, 2002- 2015 AgEdS Governance Document Committee, Chair, 2009-2015 Screening/selection Committee for Ag Communication lecturer position, Chair, 2014 Third Year Review Committee (Paulsen), 2014 Screening/selection Committee for Ag Communication tenure-track faculty position,

Chair, 2013-2014 Third Year Review Committee (Anderson), Chair, 2013 Master of Agricultural, Professional Agriculture Degree Discontinuation Committee,

2013


Screening Committee for Administrative Assistant II, 2013 Articulation work with Iowa and surrounding states community colleges, 2001- 2011 Admissions Partnership Program, departmental coordinator, 2006-2011 Academic Advising Review Committee, 2008-2009 Departmental Seminar Committee, Chair, 2008-2009 Agricultural Communicators for Tomorrow (ACT) Club, Advisor, 2006-2009 AgEdS Learning Community, Coordinator, 2001-2009 Agricultural Mechanics Facilities Planning Committee, 2006-2007 Undergraduate Recruitment and Retention, Chair, 2001- 2007 Farm Operations Club, Advisor, 2001-2006 Outcomes Assessment Committee, 2001- Present, Chair 2001

Professional Committees and Offices Iowa Council on Agricultural Education, Governor Appointed, 2017-2020 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)

o Editorial Board, member, 2016-2019 Taskforce on Agricultural Education, Iowa Governor’s Council on Agricultural

Education, 2016 Program Review, External Reviewer

o Texas Tech University, Agricultural Education Graduate Program, 2018 Promotion and/or Tenure External Reviewer

o Colorado State University, 2018 o Michigan State University, 2016, 2017 o Purdue University, 2016, 2019 o Texas A&M, 2016, 2017, 2019 o Texas Tech University, 2014, 2018, 2019 o The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, 2016 o The Ohio State University, 2017 o University of Georgia, 2019 o University of Illinois, 2019 o University of Kentucky, 2016 o University of Florida, 2015, 2016, 2019 o Utah State University, 2015

International Master’s Thesis and Ph.D. Dissertation Evaluations o University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, 2019

Multistate Administrative Committee on SAE Renewal, committee member, 2014-Present.

Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, Support of Agricultural Sciences Workgroup, member, 2014-2015

Association of Career and Technical Education Research o Past President’s ACTER Visioning Committee, 2017-2018


o Past President, 2014-2015 o President, 2013-2014 o President-elect, 2012-2013

Journal of Agricultural Education, o Editing and Managing Board Member, 2013-2015

Chair, 2014 o Outstanding Journal Article, Volume 55, Selection Committee Chair, 2015 o Editorial Review Board Member, 2009-2011

CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) o Executive Board, 2015-2017 o Advisory Committee, 2011-2017 o Lead Teacher, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Curriculum o CASE Institute Mentor, 2014-2015

Association for Career and Technical Education o National nominating committee, Agricultural education division representative,

2012-2014 Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy (ESCOP), Social Sciences

Subcommittee, North Central Region and Agricultural Education Representative, 2012-2017

o Past Chair, 2019 and 2020 o Chair, 2017 and 2018 o Vice Chair/Chair-elect, 2015 and 2016

The National Council for Agricultural Education o SAE For All, Steering and Oversight Committee, 2016-2018 o Teacher Education SAE Instructional Unit Development Committee, 2015 o SAE Renewal Committee, member, 2013-2015 o The New SAE Coordinating Team, member, 2012 o Experiential Learning/SAE Renewal Taskforce, member, 2011

Multistate Administrative Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Mathematics, and Social Sciences (STEAMSS) Learning (# NCDC 0219), committee member, 2009-Present.

Academy of Career and Technical Education, Board Member, 2009-2011 American Association of Agricultural Educators

o National Conference Host, Committee Chair, 2019 o Teacher Education Caucus Inaugural Planning Committee, 2014 o Research Conference Chair, 2013 o Conference Coaching Program, Coach, 2012 o Kahler Outstanding Dissertation Award Selection Committee, 2012 o Research Committee member, North Central Region representative 2006-2009,

2011-2013 North Central Region of the American Association of Agricultural Educators

o Conference Host, Committee Chair, 2017 o Research Conference Chair, 2011


o Research Committee member, 2006-2009, 2011-2013 Chair, 2007-2008, 2012-2013 Vice-Chair, 2006-2007

Indian Hills Community College o Land-Based Business/Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee Member, 2005-

Present Des Moines Area Community College

o Agri-Business Advisory Committee member, 2003-Present Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators

o Board of Directors, ex-officio member, 2016-Present o Ag Ed Summer Conference Planning, 2001-2002 o Southeast District State Vice-President, 1999-2000 o Conference Planning Committee, 1999-2000 o IACTE Relations Committee, 1997-1998 o IAAE Audit Committee, 1996-1997

University of Wisconsin – Platteville, Alumni Association o Ag/Biology Chapter Board Member, 2000-2003

Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, Maquoketa, IA o Committee Chairperson, 1996-1998 o Farm Safety Program, Co-chair, 1995 o National Ag Day chairperson, 1997

Jackson County Pork Producers, IA. o Board Member, 1996-2001 o Vice President, 1999-2001

Jackson County 4-H, IA o Youth Committee, 1994-1997 o Swine Show Committee, 1994-2001 o Sheep Show Committee, 1994-2001

Iowa FFA Association State FFA Officer Nominating Committee, Adult Representative, 2007-2010, 2012-2016 Ag Communications CDE: Developed Contest Materials, 2007-2008 Ag Communications CDE: Contest Coordinator, 2002-2006 State Soils CDE: Developed Contest Materials, 2002-2003 State Program of Activities Contest, Judge, 2003 Iowa Star in Production Agriculture, Judge, 2002 State Beef Proficiency, Judge, 2001 State FFA Scrapbook, Judge, 2001 State Ag Sales CDE, Judge, 2001 Iowa Star in AgriScience, Judge, 2001


Sub-district advisor, 1995-1996 State FFA Degree Review Committee, 1993-1996 State FFA Officer Nominating Committee, Ag Teacher Representative, 1995

Iowa FFA Foundation Iowa FFA Plant a Seed Grant Program, Judge, 2012, 2013 Dennis Selness Memorial Scholarship, Judge, 2008-2010, 2013-Present Heartland Co-op Scholarship, Judge, 2002-2008 Sharing with Pride Contributor, 1997-2007; 2008-2018

National FFA Association SAE Awards Committee, member, 2014 - 2107 2006 SAE Handbook, contributor Collegiate Mini-Task Force, invited participant, Indianapolis, IN. February, 2003

Community Roland-Story Community School District, Story City, IA

o School Board Director, 2011-2019 President, 2014-2017

o Career and Technical Education Advisory Council, member, 2009-Present Chair, 2010-2011

o Agricultural Education Advisory Council, 2007-Present Chair, 2007-2010

o District Parent Advisory Council Middle School, 2006-2008

o Elementary School, 2003-2005 City of Story City, IA

o Zoning and Planning Commission, Member, 2008-Present Iowa Sports Foundation

o Basketball Shooting Commissioner for Iowa Summer Games, 2008-2017 Greater Chamber of Commerce of Story City, IA

o Facilitator, Board of Directors Strategic Planning Committee, March, 2008 Story City Recreation Department

o T-Ball Coach, 2004-2006 o Soccer Coach, 2003-2004

Scandinavian Days, Story City, IA. Community Festival o Craft Show Chairperson, 2002 and 2003

Community Club, Story City, IA o Blood Drive Chairperson/Coordinator, 2001-2003

Other Professional Service


Paper Reviewer. American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Paper Reviewer. Association for Career and Technical Education Research Conference, Panelist. Association for Career and Technical Education Research Conference,

Nashville, TN. Panelist. Association for Career and Technical Education Research Conference, Las

Vegas, NV. December, 2016 Judge for Team and Individual Essay Contest. Alpha Tau Alpha Conclave. October,

2016. Discussant. Career and Technical Education Research and Professional Development

Conference, New Orleans, LA. November, 2015. Session Chair. Association for Career and Technical Education Research Conference,

Atlanta, GA. November, 2012. Theme Editor, The Agricultural Education Magazine, September-October issue, 2012. Symposia Reviewer. Career and Technical Education Research and Professional

Development Conference, St Louis, MO. November, 2011 Discussant/Session Chair. North Central Region American Association for Agricultural

Education (NC AAAE) Annual Meeting. Lincoln, NE. September, 2009. External Reviewer. National Research Center for Career and Technical Education,

Louisville, KY. September, 2009. Discussant. Association for Career and Technical Education Research Conference

(ACTE) 2008 Research Conference, Charlotte, NC. December, 2008. Facilitator. Board of Directors Strategic Planning Committee, Greater Chamber of

Commerce of Story City, IA, March, 2008. Session Facilitator. Association for Career and Technical Education Research

Conference, Las Vegas, NV. December, 2007. Facilitator. North Central Region American Association for Agricultural Education (NC

AAAE) Annual Meeting. Columbia, MO. September, 2007. Session Facilitator. American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Research

Conference. Ames, IA. May, 2007. Facilitator. North Central Region American Association for Agricultural Education (NC

AAAE) Annual Meeting. Ames, IA. September, 2006. Paper Reviewer. American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2007 Annual

Conference, Problem-based Learning Special Interest Group, Chicago, IL. Facilitator. Iowa Governor’s Council on Agricultural Education Public Hearing on

Agricultural Education, March, 2006. Paper Reviewer. Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

(AIAEE)


Facilitator. Association for Career and Technical Education Research Conference, Kansas City, MO., December, 2005.

Session Facilitator. 31st Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference, St. Louis, MO., December, 2004.

Session Facilitator. 30th Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference, Orlando, FL, December , 2003.

Theme Editor, The Agricultural Education Magazine, March-April issue, 2003. Nominating Committee Chairperson, Iowa Postsecondary Agriculture Students (PAS)

Conference Waterloo, IA., January, 2002. PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS Iowa State University Alumni Association, 2005-Present Academy for Career and Technical Teacher Education (Charter Member), 2005 - Present Association for Career and Technical Education Research, 2005-Present American Educational Research Association (AERA), 2005-Present Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association (IEREA), 2004-Present American Association of Agricultural Educators, 2001-Present Association of Career and Technical Education, 1993-Present Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators, 1993-Present Iowa Association of Career and Technical Education, 1993-Present Iowa FFA Alumni Member, Life Member National Association of Agricultural Educators, 1993-Present National FFA Alumni Life Member North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, 2001-Present Wisconsin FFA Alumni Life Member, 1992-Present Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honor Society of Agriculture National Society for Experiential Education, 2007-2015 Association of Experiential Learning, 2007-2008 United States Association of Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), 2005-

2007 Graduate Organization in Agriculture Education, Iowa State University, 2003-2005 University of Wisconsin – Platteville Alumni Association, Life Member

AWARDS, HONORS AND RECOGNITION


Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, 2019 Fellow, American Association of Agricultural Educators, 2019 Distinguished Serve Award, Association for Career and Technical Education Research,

2017 First Runner-up Journal Article of the Year, Volume 55. Smalley, S., Retallick, M. S., &

Paulsen T. (2015). Cooperative teacher perspective of student teaching skills and activities. Journal of Agricultural Education, 56(4), 123-137. doi: 10.5032/jae.2015.04137

Teacher Mentor Award, Region III, National Association of Agricultural Educators, 2015 Teacher Mentor Award, Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators, 2015 Distinguished Service Award, Iowa FFA Association, 2015 First Runner-up Journal Article of the Year, Volume 54. Perry, D.K. *, Retallick, M.S.

& Paulsen, T.H. (2014). A Critical Thinking Benchmark for a Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. Journal of Agricultural Education, 55(5), 207-221. doi: 10.5032/jae.2014.05207

AgOnline 2014 Teacher of the Year, ISU Brenton Center for Agricultural Instruction and Technology Transfer, 2014

Dean’s Global Advisory Committee, ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Inaugural member, 2014

Outstanding Alumni Award, College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, October, 2013

New Teacher Award for Excellence in College and University Teaching in Food and Agricultural Sciences, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities and United State Department of Agriculture, November, 2012

Outstanding Early Career Agricultural Educator, North Central Region of the American Association for Agricultural Education, 2012

NACTA Teacher Fellow, 2012 Louis M. Thompson Academic Advising Academy, ISU College of Agriculture and Life

Sciences, Inaugural member, 2011 ISU Award for Early Achievement in Teaching, Iowa State University, 2011 Early Achievement in Teaching Award, ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,

2011 Teaching Award of Merit, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, 2011 Honorary Member of the ISU Farm Operations Club, 2011 Award for Outstanding Student Poster at 2010 National Agricultural Mechanics

Committee Blue Ribbon Papers Seminar, Indianapolis, IN.


2nd Place Award for Outstanding Student Poster at 2010 National Agricultural Mechanics Committee Blue Ribbon Papers Seminar, Indianapolis, IN.

Learning Community Coordinating Award, ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2010

Honorary Chapter FFA Degree, Roland Story Community School District, 2009 Teaching Award of Merit, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, 2009 Outstanding Advisor, ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2009 Exceptional Support Recognition, ISU Student Scholars and Leaders Recognition

Program, 2009 Wakonse Fellow, Iowa State University, 2008 Who’s Who in America (63rd Ed.), 110th Anniversary Edition, 2008 Who’s Who in America (62nd Ed.), 2008 Champion Faulty Showmanship Team, Iowa State Block and Bridle Little North

American, September, 2007 First Runner-up Award of Excellence for Outstanding Research Poster Presentation at the

2007 North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbia, MO Faculty escort for the College of Agriculture, 2007 University Spring Commencement Undergraduate Research 1st Place Award in Division II, 2007 Minorities in Agriculture,

Natural Resources and Related Science (MANRRS) Annual National Conference, Birmingham, AL. Presented by Vena Namukasa, George Washington Carver Intern

Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (10th Ed.), 2008-2009 2006 George Washington Carver Undergraduate Summer Intern Symposium 2nd Place

Outstanding Poster Presentation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Awesome Effort Award presented by the ISU Farm Operations Club, September, 2006 Award of Excellence for 3rd Place Outstanding Innovative Idea Poster Presentation at the

2006 American Association of Agricultural Education National Conference, Charlotte, NC

Who’s Who in America (61st Ed.), 2007 Outstanding Staff Member, Faculty Recognition Reception and Ceremony, 2006

VEISHEA, nominated by ISU Students Faculty escort for the College of Agriculture, 2005 University Fall Commencement Award of Excellence for Outstanding Paper Presentation at the 2005 North Central

Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH Award of Excellence for Outstanding Innovative Idea Poster Presentation at the 2005

North Central Region Agricultural Education Research Conference, Columbus, OH The National Dean’s List (28th Ed.), 2004-2005


Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (9th Ed.), 2005 Award of Excellence for Outstanding Poster Presentation at the 32nd Annual National

Agricultural Education Research Conference, San Antonio, TX. Iowa State University Research Excellence Award, 2005 AERA Distinguished Paper Award, Consortium of State and Region Educational

Research Associations, an AERA SIG, 2005 Exceptional Support Recognition, ISU Student Scholars and Leaders Recognition

Program, 2005 The Chancellor’s List (1st & 2nd Eds.), graduate level academic honor, 2004-2005, 2005-

2006 Honorary Member of the ISU Farm Operations Club, 2005 Distinguished Research Award, Iowa Education Research and Evaluation Association

(IEREA), 2004 Maquoketa FFA Hall of Fame, Maquoketa FFA/FFA Alumni, 2001 Star FFA Advisor, Southeast District, 2000 Friends of Agriculture: Outstanding Public Service Award, Maquoketa Area Chamber of

Commerce Agricultural Committee and Maquoketa Rotary, 2000 Sam Walton Business Leader of the Year, 1999 International Who’s Who of Professional Educators, 1999 - 2000 Outstanding Young Member, State of Iowa, IAAE, 1999 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, (3rd Ed.)1997-1998, (4th Ed.)1998-1999, (9th

Ed.) 2004-2005 Outstanding Educator Award, Northeast Iowa Community College, 1997 Outstanding IAAE District Young Member, IAAE, 1996 Outstanding Southeast District Young Member, IAAE, 1996 Grinnell Mutual Scholarship Winner, 1996 President, University of Wisconsin – Platteville Collegiate FFA, 1991 State FFA Degree, Wisconsin FFA Association, 1989