An analysis of factors influencing termination of leadership by selected 4-H leaders in the Northeast Wyoming 4-H district between the years 1974-1976 - Barney Lee Cosner (Oklahoma State University, 1978)
The purpose of the study was to determine what factors led to the termination of leadership by first and second year 4-H leaders in five NE Wyoming counties. Fifty-two percent of the population (72) of drop out leaders participated in the study. Most indicated that they were busy with other activities. Having conflicts with work at home, the amount of time required to be a leader, conflicts with job duties and lack of cooperation and assistance from parents had very little influence on termination. The main reason for termination was categorized as "personal reasons" and the NE district were found to be doing a good job working with 4-H leaders in their counties.

An approach to drama as a learning medium for 4-H - Janet E. McLean (University of Idaho, 1978)

Attitude and value study of the 4-H market lamb project in Gallatin County - Nicholas Waldon Isaacs (Montana State University, 1978)
Master of Education degree

A comparative study of Kansas and Missouri Extension professionals' attitudes related to employment of 4-H youth paraprofessionals - Mary Kay Munson; Warren Leslie Prawl (1978)

A comparative study of Kansas and Missouri Extension professionals' attitudes related to employment of and appropriate tasks for 4-H youth paraprofessionals - Mary Kay Munson (Kansas State University, 1978)
This study examined factors affecting attitudes held by Extension professionals. The research probed the effect of three variables on professionals attitudes toward employment of paraprofessionals youth workers and tasks appropriate for them in Extension youth programs. The variables investigated were: 1) experience with paraprofessionals, 2) Extension position, and 3) staffing patterns with or without a 4-H professional position. Data were collected from Kansas and Missouri Extension professionals working at the county level.
PRK Abstract

A comparison of complete and incomplete first year (nine to eleven year old) 4-H members - Charles H. Bell (Ohio State University, 1978)
Paper

Development and evaluation of a 4-H leader management model to assist 4-H agents in curriculum planning - Jared K. Tyson (Penn State University, 1978)
The basic research question was the effectiveness of a management model for teaching cognitive knowledge of citizenship to 4-H members 8 to 13 years of age. The management model was implemented and a 4-H citizenship curriculum plan was formulated. Ninety 4-H members 8 to 13 from nine selected clubs served as the experimental group. They were given an objective multiple choice pretest, the citizenship unit was taught, and a multiple choice post test and an evaluation were administered. Sixty-six 4-H members 8 to 13 served as the control group. 4-H members who studied the citizenship unit increased their cognitive knowledge of citizenship as measured in the study. The management model was an effective means of increasing the cognitive knowledge of qualities of citizenship for these young members. The citizenship unit was evaluated with a medium to high rating and it was concluded that the unit might be enjoyed by other 4-H members.
Master of Education degree

Effectiveness of an educational game in teaching selected food and nutrition subject matter to 4-H members in Wapakoneta Extension area - Jo Marlene Jones (Ohio State University, 1978)

An evaluation and accountability study of three selected extension 4-H staffing models - Norman Dale Long (Ball State University, 1978)
This study's purpose was to systematically analyze three existing CES 4-H staffing model for costs associated with each of ten selected measures of program effectiveness. The study was designed to provide empirical information on CES with regard to cost/effectiveness expected from applied 4-H staffing models. The population was all 4-H administrative units in each of the three selected North Central Extension region states of Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio in which the existing 4-H staffing model: was characteristic of a prototype model selected for the respective state; had been in operation two or more years; and contained a majority of Extension professionals employed two or more years. Analysis of the data pointed out an enormous need for refinements and further development of program effectiveness measures as well as improved 4-H accounting procedures to assess the status of 4-H programs.
PRK Abstract

Evaluation of a learning module on incentives in 4-H - David Ronald Burnette (North Carolina State University, 1978)

An evaluation of a West Virginia 4-H leadership development training program: Volume 1, A Summary Report - James C. Summers; Loretta Greenleaf (4-H Impact Study Abstract, 1978)

An evaluation of the audio-cassette series, "The 4-H volunteer community" - Margory M. Mortvedt; Sharon Fain (1978)

An evaluation of the Detroit urban gardening program - Ralph Abbott; Carol David; Keith Adler; Michigan State University, Cooperative Extension Service (Michigan State University, Center for Urban Affairs, College of Urban Development, 1978)

An evaluation of the Poppie Program in Frederick County, Maryland - JoAnne Doody Duvall (University of Maryland, 1978)

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP): Its impact on aides and program families in Pennsylvania - An update - Sonya Singer Davis (Penn State University, 1978)
Master of Education degree

Factors related to adolescent attrition from the 4-H program in Kay County, Oklahoma - Sheila Harris Forbes (Oklahoma State University, 1978)
The study examined characteristics of 4-H program participants for whom the present incentive system has proved the most and least effective. Two instruments: 4-H and You, Personal Data and Experiences and 4-H and You: Attitudes and Opinions were administered to 56 subjects. The demographic measures revealed little information on which predictions could be made as regarding members who would remain in 4-H after age 13-14. Highly successful members tended to belong to 4-H club with 10-30 members. Dropouts generally belonged to smaller clubs. Highly successful members tended to have more projects, participated in more activities, and hold more offices. Highly successful members scored significantly higher on an Extraversion scale indicating a more external orientation. No other significant differences were found. Study lends support to the idea that personality characteristics may play a major role in determining which individual will find satisfaction in the awards structure and which will seek a different type of challenge.
Modified NAL abstract

The Gallup study of public awareness and image of volunteer youth agencies - USDA ES; Gallup Organization (1978)

Historical background and use of 4-H TV programs - Eleanor Wilson (1978)

Incentives in 4-H: An overview of national diffusion with indicators of application in county-level programming - Michael A. Davis (1978)

An interpretive report of the 4-H data in the readiness for program change project - Search Institute (1978)
Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health

An interpretive report of the 4H data in the readiness for program change project - USDA SEA-Extension (1978)

Managing for motivation: Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory and its application to 4-H leadership - Walter J. Freeman (1978)

Monographs on career education: 4-H and career education - Kenneth Hoyt (1978)

Needle arts project outline for 4-H - Janet Hardy (California Polytechnic Institute, 1978)

Parent education through family 4-H - Joan Elaine Kurtz (Colorado State University, 1978)

Perceived training needs of 4-H leaders in Florida - Margaret Pitts Levy (Florida State University, 1978)

Perceived training needs of Oklahoma 4-H volunteer adult leaders by 4-H volunteer leaders, county extension professionals and state and district 4-H staff - Glenna Gibson Ott (Oklahoma State University, 1978)

The relationship of 4-H and schools: Where are we - Susan Fry (4-H Intern Project, 1978)

Report, 4-H expansion in urban areas, 1973-1978 - Joel Robert Soobitsky (1978)

Selected factors related to measures of success of senior 4-H members in East Baton Rouge Parish - Carolyn Mack Perkins (Louisiana State University, 1978)
JOE Abstract -Nov/Dec 1982, 29

A study in membership attenuation in the Rock County 4-H program - Mary Lou Tewinkel (University of Wisconsin, 1978)

A study of selected factors on Ontario 4-H members - Anne Ruhl (University of Guelph, Canada, 1978)
Master of Science degree

A survey of adult volunteers who work with low income youth in 4-H programs - Anne L. Heinsohn; B. Lewis (1978)

Task analysis of the 4-H adult volunteer worker in the Cooperative Extension Service - Ronnie Lee Hartness (Mississippi State University, 1978)

Tasks and duties of professional extension 4-H and youth leaders employed by the Iowa Cooperative Extension Service - Donald Henry Goering (Iowa State University, 1978)
Tasks and duties of Iowa State Extension 4-H and youth leaders were studied in order to implement an informal 4-H program. Based on perceptions of respondents to 125 tasks and 14 duty areas, the following questions were asked: Is the task or duty performed, the relative time spent on the performed tasks and duty areas, the relative criticality of performed tasks and duty areas and the relative difficulty of the performed duty area. Five groups were identified who were familiar with the tasks and/or duty areas.

Toward a curriculum to prepare youth development professionals - National 4-H Council (Summary report of National Curriculum Project for Youth Development Professionals, 1978)

Toward identifying subject matter content to enhance performance of organizations professionals in youth development - Dale Apel (Internship Report: National Curriculum Project, 1978)
Shares major findings of the following research studies related to curriculum development: Goyan, Brown, Goering, Harris, Combs, Houle, Carter, and American Institute for Research. The findings from Gale Marie Baumgardner's study is included, G.L. Carter, Gordon Dowell, John Dunbar, E. Welcon Findlay, Ray Gillespie, William Gleason, Marifloyd Hamil, Violet Malone, Joe McAuliffe, L. L. Pesson and others from youth development organizations outside of 4-H.

The value of 4-H volunteer leadership to the community - Kenneth Pigg (1978)

Vocational and 4-H youth group members knowledge and attitudes concerning expanding roles - Charlotte J. Farris (1978)
On average, the 1,200 youth surveyed responded correctly to 6 or 6 knolwedge items about the changing work force and the family. There was mild agreement related to women needing wage earning skills and males helping with household tasks and child care.

Voluntary participation and interests of youth in the Mason City Extension area - Mary Louise Cloyd; A. Johnson; V. Brandini; J Alex (1978)

What youth gain from 4-H animal projects - Sara M. Steele; Norman Oscar Everson (1978)

4-H internship: Reflection and renewal (Journal of Extension, 1977)

Advisor evaluation of selected Ohio 4-H conservation project books - Sterling Christopher Anderson (Ohio State University, 1977)

Analysis of 4-H community development programs in the Cooperative Extension Service: Summary of research - Paul Henry Waddy Jr. (1977)

An analysis of the relationship between parental influence and 4-H membership status in Liberty County, Texas - Nora M. Galley (Texas Southern University, 1977)

Attitude assessment of 4-H members in the Gallatin County 4-H program - Randall F. Shank (Montana State University, 1977)
Master of Education degree

Attitudes of extension professionals toward the use of incentives and competition in 4-H - William Neal Conoley Jr. (North Carolina State University, 1977)
4-H Impact Study Abstract

Attitudes of Ohio 4-H junior leaders regarding the junior leadership contract project - Carolyn Clair Sargeant (Ohio State University, 1977)

Attitudes of selected cooperative extension staff toward state 4-H program committees in Oklahoma - Sue K. Gunkel Kruse (Oklahoma State University, 1977)

A boys 4-H second year food manual - Connie Willems (California Polytechnic Institute, 1977)

Building the link between 4-H and community development - C. J. Gauger (1977)

Busy 4-Hers make better leaders - James Milton Meyers (Journal of Extension, 1977)
Received for publication June 1977

A comparison of age of 4-H girls to selected socio-psychological aspects of clothing, 1977 - Frances Elaine Hodgkins Bradford (Louisiana State University, 1977)

A comparison of interest of Louisiana 4-Hers on selected family topics - Debra S. Burhoe ([unknown], 1977)
Paper

Comparison of knowledge and participation levels of explorer and junior 4-H members in open area classrooms with those in self-contained classrooms in Davidson County - Shirley Fay Miller (University of Tennessee, 1977)

Determining needed competencies of extension county 4-H agents and developing a curriculum to provide those competencies - Charles W. Sappington; R. A. Brown (1977)

Development and evaluation of a self-learning center program on pattern information for second-year Washington 4-H clothing members - Kathleen Hansell Hendrix (Washington State University, 1977)
Masters Adult and Continuing Ed

An educational needs assessment of Kansas youth development professionals - Gale Marie Baumgardner (Kansas State University, 1977)

Evaluation of education for parenthood programs (national voluntary organizations): Preliminary Evaluation Report III (1975-76) (Government Printing Office, 1977)

An evaluation of the beginning 4-H clothing manual - Lena M. Vorhies (California Polytechnic Institute, 1977)

An evaluation of the New York State natural resources 4-H teen leadership training program, 1971-1975 - Kathleen Patricia Hughto (Cornell University, 1977)

Factors contributing to the decision of former 4-H campers to return or not return to the District IV Junior Camp in 1976 as seen by their parents - Rebecca Anne Murray (University of Tennessee, 1977)

Factors involved in effective teaching of recreational activities to 4-H club members - Yvette G. Robinson (Virginia State College, 1977)
The purpose of this study was to determine factors in the effective teaching of recreational activities. A survey and observation approaches were used. Findings: A rather limited adult participation in recreational activities was reported. Most wanted to be "on-lookers." The major reasons for recreational activities were found to be: fun and fair play. Two thirds of the adult respondents put a favorable value on "winning" and one-third did not feel winning was good or felt indifferent to it.

A follow-up study of black students enrolled in youth programs associated with agricultural education in Arkansas prior to and subsequent to 1965 to determine the effectiveness of such youth organizations - Robert C. Haynie (University of Sarasota [Argosy University], 1977)

Future trends of 4-H: Do members and leaders and staff 4-H program directors agree? - Gwenneth Western El Sawi; Gene Child Whaples (1977)

An historical study of the impact of certain socio-economic factors on 4-H youth programs in Wisconsin - John Mitchell Mackey (University of Wisconsin, 1977)

How well are 4-H programs attaining Century III objectives? - Sara M. Steele; Boyd Rossing (4-H Impact Study Abstract, 1977)

Motivations, personal and social characteristics of 4-H leaders - Mary A. Parrott (Oklahoma State University, 1977)

Nationwide 4-H--Youth staff development and training program evaluation of first five years. Report of the National 4-H Conference, April 23-29, 1977. - Edwin L. Kirby; D. Vaughn (1977)
bibliography mention

Personality characteristics of young people 14-19 and their leadership behavior in youth organizations: An exploratory study - David Eugene Benedetti (University of Maryland, 1977)

A pilot project to determine needed competencies of Extension county 4-H agents and to develop a curriculum to provide these competencies - R. A. Brown; others (National Curriculum Project for Professional Youth Workers, 1977)
Paper presented on the National Curriculum Project for Professional Youth Workers

A practical look at curriculum development for Extension county 4-H agents - R. A. Brown (1977)
Brown (1977) asked 1900 Cooperative Extension Service professionals to rank 75 previously identified competency statements, then factor analyzed responses and clustered responses into 18 subject matter areas, which has formed the basis for curriculum development at Mississippi University. The 75 items in the survey weree also ranked according to perceived imporance by Extension staff. The top five rankings included only five that did not involve helping or working with others.

The present and desired involvement of extension agents, 4-H in selected tasks of Extension programs as perceived by themselves and by their county extension directors - Johnson Bamidele Adegboye (Oklahoma State University, 1977)
The purpose of this study was to compile the opinions of Oklahoma Extension agents, 4-H and their county extension directors (EA4-HED) about the present and desired involvement in selected tasks of Extension programs. A questionnaire was administered resulting in 86.11 percent usability. It was found that EA4-HED indicated that 4-H agent involvement should be increased slightly from what it was at the time of the study. 4-H agent ratings were somewhat higher in desired involvement than were the county directors'. The list of tasks developed was found to be valid with all factors needing improvement except, "professional improvement".
Research in Extension, p. 52

Procedures for developing a youth poultry judging materials - Frederic H. Stillwagen (Penn State University, 1977)
The purpose of this effort was to develop a detailed, up-dated poultry and egg judging manual to aid youth poultry judging contestants to prepare for the state and national poultry judging contests though the main focus was on classroom students. Poult
Master of Education degree Stillwagen or Stillwagon?

Projects, the foundation of 4-H. - Roberts, W. Jeanette (C ;; 438; Variation: C (University of Arkansas (System). Cooperative Extension Service) ;; 438., 1977)
Keywords: 4-H clubs. Clubs 4-H. 4-H clubs

A research instrument to look at 4-H program quality: Report of a study to assess the quality of 4-H club meetings in Iowa - Bill Bogue (1977)

The revised beginning 4-H clothing project - Paula Rae Branshaw (California Polytechnic Institute, 1977)

Role of the 4-H committee in Ohio counties as perceived by 4-H committee members and agents - Donald Lee VanNostran (Ohio State University, 1977)
The purpose was to study the role of committees in 4-H. The author developed a questionnaire to identify 34 possible tasks of a 4-H committee. The population for the study included 80 non-urban counties in Ohio. The study found that county committee members and 4-H extension agents generally agreed on the importance of various task categories used in the studies. Committee members with little or no 4-H advisory experience tended to see the county fair and camp as important areas. Agents and committee members felt promoting the image of 4-H was one of the highest priority tasks of the 4-H committee. Planning and evaluating programs and providing a good communication system between the extension staff and volunteer leaders were important tasks for the 4-H committee.
The author's last name was written as Vannostran, Donald L. in Research in Extension, p. 45

Some principles useful in the development of effective rural youth programs as related to Al-Sadiq club work in Iraq - Younis Mahmoud Fattah (University of Tennessee, 1977)

The Southern Ohio Teen Camp as perceived by older 4-H members - David Howard Samples (Ohio State University, 1977)
The study was designed to provide information about older 4-H members who lived in the seven counties invited to attend the Southern Ohio Teen Camp in 1977. The study group consisted of camper and non-camper groups. All 92 campers participated. A 10 percent random sample was drawn from each of the 7 counties non-camper lists, resulting in 156 mailed questionnaires. Forty-six percent responded. It was found that non-campers tended to have been in 4-H longer than the campers; more non-campers were employed away from home; campers valued free time and dancing highest while non-campers valued recreation and vespers highest; and camper generally preferred a summer teen camp during weekdays, of five days in length while non-campers generally preferred a spring or fall teen camp over the weekends.

Teaching Teens Now - Susan J. Bell (Extension Service - USDA 4-H-37, 1977)
report based on 1976 internship

Urban 4-H in West Virginia: A longitudinal evaluation and development of a programming model - James C. Summers; Frederick Anthony Zeller (1977)

Youth development work in the United States: Its importance, trends and future directions - Ivan Stafford (1977)

4-H evaluation, accountability and reporting - Warren S. Mauk (1976)
Paper in partial fulfillment of course 689: In evaluation of social programs

4-H for the deaf - Reagan Ammons (Journal of Extension, 1976)
Idea Corner

A 4-H youth worker's competency study - Danny Lamar Cheatham (Mississippi State University, 1976)
The investigation was to determine the competencies as perceived by Extension workers necessary for the successful operation of a 4-H program. Data were collected through a mailed questionnaire to which a sample of 146 Extension workers responded. Computations consisted of determining mean, frequency, percent, ranking within category, and overall ranking. Data analysis revealed that 144 of the original 157 competencies were rated as much needed or higher. Sixty of the competencies were rated halfway between much needed and essential or higher. Administrative, communication, and program execution categories were consistently ranked higher while evaluation and resource development consistently ranked lower. Program planning, staffing and teaching were perceived as being generally equal in value for success in a 4-H program. Responses revealed that 4-H agents should be partially responsible for performing all the competencies. Competencies should be acquired during in-service or on-the job training.
PRK Abstract

Analysis of 4-H community development programs in the Cooperative Extension Service - Paul Henry Waddy Jr. (Ohio State University, 1976)
The purpose of the study were to describe and analyze the 4-H community development programs conducted by Extension agents or leaders through organized 4-H/CD groups at the local or county levels, to determine the priority for such programs, and analyze the most important 4-H/CD activities conducted. In addition, to specify limitations and conditions involved in conducting 4-H/CD programs as perceived by agents a the county level. Data were collected by mail questionnaire. The study found the areas being conducted are mostly: leadership, public affairs and land use planning, recreation and tourism, natural resources and conservations, health , history, culture and fine arts. A large number of 4-H/CD programs are being conducted through organized 4-H/CD groups. Extension agents who conducted 4-H/CD in their counties rated program items higher than those agents who did not have programs conducted in their county. Those counties with larger staffs rated programs higher as well. The priority rating of programs were not related to respondents level of education, major of last degree, years responsible for 4-H/CD programs and years employed with Extension. 4-H leaders were supportive of 4-H/CD programs. Some agents reported conflicts in the process of implementing 4-H/CD programs. Some of their concerns were: job descriptions not being clear, top down efforts, lack of personnel at county level to assume new responsibilities.
Research in Extension, p. 46

An analysis of Illinois volunteer 4-H leaders' evaluation of the country 4-H show in providing education and experiences to the 4-H member - Richard Douglas Weller (Western Illinois University, 1976)

An analysis of the procedures and attitudes of participants in 4-H beef projects in Stillwater County - Charles Evans Egan (Montana State University, 1976)
The purpose of the study was to determine how 4-H members select, evaluate and show 4-H market and breeding beef projects in Stillwater County and how parents and leaders involved in the 4-H beef projects view these facets of the project. A questionnaire was validated and sent to 198 leaders, leader-parents and members. Findings indicated that members plan their projects on an annual basis with the selection of animals guided by personal research as well as the influence of others. Data suggest that programs should encourage long range planning involving family members, leaders and extension agents to promote further  experience and knowledge of the 4-H member. Educational programs should include: research findings in genetics, nutrition and management.
Research in Extension, page 26.

An approach to nonformal education for rural youth in developing countries - Richard Irwin Andrews (University of Alberta, Canada, 1976)

Attendance at Southern Ohio 4-H camps as related to promotion procedures, personal contacts and perceived value of camping - Fred J. Deel (Ohio State University, 1976)
The purpose of the study was to find out how 4-H campers in Southern Ohio heard about 4-H camp, who influenced 4-H campers to attend and how campers value fun and learning at 4-H camp. In addition, the important reasons for attending 4-H camp and differences between 4-H campers from counties that sent larger/smaller percentages of members to camp were assessed. A random sample of 4-H campers attending Canter's Cave and Tar Hollow 4-H camps and the Extension agents responsible for the camping program in each of 14 counties were questioned. Letters to 4-H members was the most effective method of informing campers of the camp. 4-H camp was a highly rated 4-H activity for fun and learning according to 4-H campers. Learning new skills and learning about nature were more important to younger than to the older campers. Older campers responded to "getting away from home". There was little if any evidence to account for why some counties have a higher percentage enrollment than do other counties.

Attitudes toward incentives and competition: Their relationship to selected characteristics of volunteer leaders - Kathryn Ruth Treat (North Carolina State University, 1976)
A questionnaire was developed to identify relationships of selected demographic characteristics and authoritarian beliefs of 116 North Carolina 4-H volunteer leaders to their attitudes toward intrinsic and extrinsic incentives and competition was investigated in this study. Frequency distributions, factor analysis and an analysis of variance were used for statistical analyses. There was a significant relationship between attitude scores toward intrinsic incentives and education, attitudes toward competition and place of residence and education and a significant inverse relationship between authoritarian beliefs and intrinsic attitudes. There was also a significant relationship between authoritarian beliefs and attitudes toward competition.
PRK Abstract

Brevard County 4-H volunteer leaders' perception of the understanding of selected 4-H program concepts - Joy Wren Statcher (Florida State University, 1976)

Characteristics of the 4-H Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - J. Gerald Feaster (1976)

A comparative analysis of selected Tennessee 4-H standards for the years 1965 and 1975 with projections to 1981 - James Arthur Batsford (University of Tennessee, 1976)

A comparison of reactions of delegates and conference assistants to the 1975 Tennessee 4-H Communications Leadership Conference - Patricia H. Taylor (University of Tennessee, 1976)

Competencies needed by Extension 4-H agents - S. Alden Hilliker (Ohio State University, 1976)
1975 or 1976 Research in Extension, p. 120

Contributing factors to 4-H volunteer leader retention in Cowley County, Kansas - Eldon R. Weaver; L. P. Warren (4-H Impact Study Abstract, 1976)

Development and testing of a series of horticulture units of instruction based on performance objectives to be used by local 4-H leaders - Joe Mac Maxson (Oklahoma State University, 1976)
The purpose of the study was to develop, test and evaluate a series of instructional units in the area of horticulture for use by local leaders in county 4-H programs. Significant differences in gain scores were evidenced in only two situations: members from rural counties and members 14 years and older. It was recommended that further units based upon behavioral objectives be developed in horticulture and in other project areas.
Research in Extension, p. 71

Development of 4-H career education materials for Illinois Cooperative Extension Service advisers - Walter Eugene Griffith (University of Illinois, 1976)

Development of an advanced 4-H clothing project guide for the project leader - Kathleen L. Brown (California Polytechnic Institute, 1976)

Economics in action: A program for youth - W. M. Garmon; D. G. Harwood Jr. (Journal of Extension, 1976)

An evaluation of a 1975 national 4-H leader forum in terms of selected participants goals - Martha Joe Freeman (University of Tennessee, 1976)

Evaluation of a learning module on motivation and incentives with 4-H volunteers - Brenda Lorraine Foster (North Carolina State University, 1976)

An evaluation of the self-learning center pilot program for 4-H volunteer training - Lucille Ann Benke Linden (1976)

An evaluation of the self-learning center pilot program for 4-H volunteer training - Lucille Ann Benke Linden (Washington State University, 1976)
Master Adult and Continuing Education

Executive summary: The effect of Extension Service's youth nutrition lesson series on behavioral change in EFNEP youth utilizing different educational environments and teachers - Estelle E. White; Edgar J. Boone; R. J. Monroe (1976)

Factors influencing discontinuance among first year adult 4-H volunteer leaders in New Mexico - George Wainwright Johnson (New Mexico State University, 1976)

Factors influencing Tennessee teen 4-H leader's perception and performance of leadership in Wayne County, Tennessee - Martha Jo Tolley (University of Tennessee, 1976)

Factors related to 4-H leader service - Larry W. Rogers (Colorado State University, 1976)
Master of Education degree

First year 4-H leaders in Saskatchewan: Recruitment, retention and training - Glenden William Hass (University of Saskatchewan, 1976)
PRK Abstract - Also published in Journal of Extension, 17, 10-12

Five year summary of selected 4-H special projects, 1971-1976 - USDA Extension (List of overall research projects?, 1976)

The impact of Extension in a county related to the 4-H youth program: Shawano County, Wisconsin - Mary Marshall (1976)

Incentives in 4-H research and development project - J. Parsons; J. Brommal; William Neal Conoley Jr.; T. McKinney (1976)

Influence of selected variables upon clothing knowledge of fifth grade 4-H club girls in McMinn County, Tennessee - Dorothy Marsha Carroll Flanigan (University of Tennessee, 1976)

Job satisfiers and dissatisfiers of Wisconsin 4-H youth agents - C. Gutenberger; T. Geiger (1976)
Survey conducted in 1976

Learning for Living: Effective programming for Mexican-American youth (4-H and Hispanic Involvement in Star County, TX) - Ida A. Perez (Texas A&M University, 1976)

The local private business sector as a potential resource base for extension youth organizations and their programs - John Howard Wells (University of Maryland, 1976)

Nutrition knowledge of 4-H leaders - Susan Kay Inouye (University of Idaho, 1976)

Prior membership in outdoor-oriented youth organizations: Its relationship to environmental attitudes in young adults - Richard Allen Ellis (Ohio State University, 1976)

Process and impact evaluation: The Detroit 4-H program, Final report - Ralph Abbott; Billye J. Suttles; Maxi C. Jackson (Jr.); B. W. Logan (Michigan State University, Center for Urban Affairs/College of Urban Development, 1976)

A proposal for a program of environmental education and outdoor recreation for the Cumberland County 4-H clubs - Margery A. Butterfield (Glassboro State College [Rowan University], 1976)

The relationship of Idaho 4-H leaders' expressed attitude toward newer 4-H programs and dogmatism - Maurice Eugene Johnson (University of Wisconsin, 1976)

Research in Brief: 4-H Leader Needs Assessment - Phyllis Worden; Joan Camp (Journal of Extension, 1976)
Description of a Master's Thesis:  "A study of needs and abilities of 4-H leaders related to leader training in Boulder County" by Joan Camp. Colorado State University, 1976

Role performance of 4-H junior leaders in the New Orleans metropolitan area - Pamela Ann Burgess (Louisiana State University, 1976)

Selected characteristics of high and low performance rated extension agents responsible for the Tennessee Agricultural Extension Special Program in food for youth - Beverly Daniels Kosoko (University of Tennessee, 1976)

Selected factors associated with participation in urban 4-H in Bossier Parish - Albert Lee Doughty (Louisiana State University, 1976)

State volunteer leaders' associations, summary and evaluation of survey, 1976: a 4-H volunteer intern report - Terry Flores (1976)

Study of 4-H youth and 4-H programming; Part II - Robert B. Lewis; Anne L. Heinsohn; Warren S. Mauk (1976)

A study of certain factors which are associated with training of 4-H club members - Rudolph Powell (Virginia State College, Petersburg, 1976)
The purpose was to develop instructional methods that will get 4-H club members to accept the instruction which is provided. The study found that instructional methods which employed the services of adult leaders were considered to be the least expensive and best approach to training 4-H'ers.Television and radio were not rated very high in their value as training devices.

A study of member participation in 4-H club activities in Coal County - Vaden Winifred Morgan (Oklahoma State University, 1976)
Purpose of the study was to identify the scheduled 4-H events during the 1975-76 school year. A questionnaire was given to 181 members in five 4-H clubs. The questionnaire asked for a negative or positive response to participation in 15 scheduled events.

A study of the congruency of competencies and criterion-referenced measures - John Wilbur Jones (Mississippi State University, 1976)

A study to identify the training needs of extension personnel as perceived by 4-H and youth agents in Maryland - Barbara L. Cliff (University of Maryland, 1976)

A survey of the 4-H craft program in Maryland - Alice E. Hevner (University of Maryland, 1976)

A survey of the girls 4-H club program in five Mississippi counties - Dorian D. Rogers (University of Southern Mississippi, 1976)

A task analysis of project leaders roles by extension home economists and home and family project leaders in the Wisconsin 4-H program - Judy I. Rommel (University of Wisconsin, Stout, 1976)

Tasks performed by 4-H program assistants as perceived by Georgia 4-H Extension agents, 4-H program assistants and volunteer leaders - John Rickey Byrd (Ohio State University, 1976)
The purpose of the study was to: Identify the tasks perceived as appropriate for the development of the 4-H program assistant. Data were collected by questionnaires from 38 extension agents, 47 program assistants, and 82 volunteer leaders during 1975 and 1976. Considerable disagreement was found within the Cooperative Extension Service as to the categorization of tasks performed by 4-H program assistants into functional categories. Years of formal education of 4-H program assistants was higher than would be expected for a person who was not professionally trained. Extension agents with 4-H responsibility, 4-H program assistants and 4-H volunteer leaders had a high level of consensus on the appropriateness and on the percentage of tasks being performed by the 4-H program assistant. They were not in consensus on task appropriateness for 4-H program assistants in the areas of program evaluation and determining program objectives, communication between the program assistants and the local citizens, volunteer leaders and extension agents, and availability of resources for the 4-H program.
Research in Extension, p. 35

What is the relationship of reasons given for re-enrolling or dropping out of 4-H by first year members from new and regular audiences in four Ohio counties? - Charles Grover Replogle (Ohio State University, 1976)
The purpose of this study was to determine if differences existed between new and regular audience participants with regard to whether or not boys and girls reenrolled or dropped out of 4-H. Four hundred, sixty six responses from boys and girls who were first year members in Butler, Hamilton, Montgomery and Warren Counties were obtained by school interview or mail questionnaire. It was found that boys and girls from new and regular audiences did not differ with regards to their reasons for reenrolling or dropping out of 4-H. Some young people, involved in classroom activities, did not know that they were 4-H members. Both boys and girls liked learning new skills, meeting new friends and having fun.
Research in Extension, p. 44

The 4-H program assistant's role - Jerry Parsons; John A. Kiesow (Journal of Extension, 1975)

4-H programs for Mexican American children - Joan Marie Pipes (California Polytechnic Institute, 1975)

4-H rural community development: The West Virginia project - James C. Summers; Frederick Anthony Zeller (1975)

Analysis of factors related to 4-H project leadership in selected Wisconsin counties - James Andrew Rutledge (University of Wisconsin, 1975)

Attitudes of white 4-H professionals in the northeast region of the United States toward blacks - Gene Child Whaples (1975)

A comparative study of 4-H and non-4-H high school boys in three selected counties in Indiana - Richard Owen Berglund (Purdue University, 1975)

Comparisons of extension junior 4-H club programs in Tennessee counties with varying patterns of 4-H leadership organizations - Dorothy Moore Dixon (University of Tennessee, 1975)

Competencies needed by 4-H volunteers for the effective use of incentives: A needs assessment study - Kathryn Ruth Treat; Jerry Parsons; David Ronald Burnette; Brenda Foster (Incentives in 4-H Monograph Series, 1975)
ED 114667; sponsored Extension Service (USDA), Washington, DC

Competencies needed by 4-H volunteers for the use of incentives - Kathryn Ruth Treat; Jerry Parsons; David Ronald Burnette; Brenda Foster (Incentives in 4-H Monograph Series, 1975)
ED 114667

Contributing factors to 4-H volunteer leader retention in Crowley County, Kansas - Eldon R. Weaver (Colorado State University, 1975)

The effect of the Extension Service's youth nutrition lesson series and selected socio-psychological factors on nutrition behavior change in disadvantaged youth - Margaret Anne James (North Carolina State University, 1975)
4-H Impact Study Abstract

The effect of the Extension Service's youth nutrition lesson series and selected factors in the teaching/learning environment on nutrition behavior change in disadvantaged youth - Martha Ruth Johnson (North Carolina State University, 1975)
4-H Impact Study

Evaluation of food and nutrition concepts of Iowa youth in the expanded nutrition program using a slide-tape presentation - June Walter Watson (Iowa State University, 1975)

An evaluation of selected Tennessee Extension 4-H project literature - Charles W. Morgan (University of Tennessee, 1975)

The extent to which 4-H summer camps meet the needs of 4-H club members in Louisiana, 1975 - James Rodney Houston (Louisiana State University, 1975)

Helping leaders help youth. An evaluation report of a program for Illinois volunteer 4-H leaders, 1973-75 - G. Daigh; E. Vernon; C. Scherer; J. Scherer (1975)
ED 141 000

Helping youth help themselves: An evaluative study of the urban conference - Violet M. Malone; F. Haegele (1975)

A historical review of the forces that contributed to the formation of the Cooperative Extension Service - Charles L. Lang (Michigan State University, 1975)
Also published in Journal of Extension, Jan/Feb 1981, 3-7

The impact of two experimental time-limited leadership training programs on youth - Phyllis Eileen Worden (Kansas State University, 1975)

Incentives in 4-H: A review of literature on awards, competition, and motivation - G. Kowitz; S. Dronberger (4-H-5, 1975)

Influence of parental characteristics on the retention of senior 4-H club members in Wayne County, Tennessee - James Dennis Taylor (University of Tennessee, 1975)

Interim evaluation report on staff development and training related to 4-H youth development - John W. Banning (1975)

Leadership training needs of adult and junior 4-H leaders in Rusk County - Bruce V. Nelson (University of Wisconsin, 1975)

Long Term 4-H Trends, 1948-1975 (1975)

The Oceano program experimental 4-H - Paula Jo Wisch (California Polytechnic Institute, 1975)

Ohio 4-H agent-program assistance consensus on tasks, program assistant characteristics, characteristics of the work relationship and program success - Margory M. Mortvedt; Elaine S. Karr (1975)

The Pennsylvania 4-H consumer education activity: An historical perspective - Mary Bucher Ritzman (Penn State University, 1975)
Master of Education degree

Programming to meet the needs and interest of youth in Lubbock County, Texas through 4-H projects - Alan J. Fires (Texas Tech University, 1975)

Relationships between Tennessee 4-H club explorer programs and volunteer leadership structure - Bettye T. Griffin (University of Tennessee, 1975)

A review process and effectiveness of program development resulting from state and county 4-H program reviews, July-August 1975 - Daniel E. Lindsay (1975)
Special project reports

The role of communication sources in the adoption of the "Mulligan Stew" TV series by elementary school teachers - Barbara Craig Warning (Iowa State University, 1975)

Selected organizational and program characteristics, staffing patterns and problems of 4-H club work in urban Tennessee counties - Patricia Rae Wilkinson (University of Tennessee, 1975)

A study of 4-H camp counselor training programs in the western district - Donald S. Dukerschein (University of Wisconsin, Stout, 1975)

A study of participation patterns in voluntary organizations by youth in Cassia County, Idaho - Joan Kelly Parr (University of Idaho, 1975)

A study of the 4-H club program in Thailand - Sutee Tantiratanapisal (University of Georgia, 1975)
Master of Agriculture Extension degree

A systems approach to 4-H club management - David Dale Pyle (Ball State University, 1975)

A systems evaluation of a purposive message: The Mulligan Stew ETV project - C. N. Olien; P. J. Tichenor; G. A. Donohue (1975)
Elsie Carper

A technique for the identification of concepts relevant to selected role behaviors of Cooperative Extension Service practitioners - E. A. Kelly (North Carolina State University, 1975)
4-H Impact Study Abstract

Urban 4-H in West Virginia: A mid-course evaluation - James C. Summers (1975)

What youth think and say about agriculture: research summary, a plan - J. Cordell Hatch (1975)

The youth department of the University of Missouri from an organizational standpoint - Bert Lynn Jones (Central Missouri State University, 1975)

4-H for low-income and minority group children - Nancy Sue Hodgson (California Polytechnic Institute, 1974)

Analysis of personal problems reported by 4-H junior leaders using the Mooney Problem Check List - Charles A. Gosney (Purdue University, 1974)
Education Specialist

The attitudes and learning levels of a 4-H audience to the use of educational television - Larry Duane Lotz (Ohio State University, 1974)

Attitudes of white 4-H professionals toward blacks - Gene Child Whaples (University of Maryland, 1974)

Characteristics of 4-H clubs in selected nations with recommendations for developing 4-H club work for Afghanistan - Jan Mohammad (Oklahoma State University, 1974)
The purpose of the study was to identify and study characteristics, functions, objectives and roles of 4-H youth work in the U.S. and ten selected nations for the possibility of determining suitability in Afghanistan. Recommendations from the study were as follows: to take steps to enable extension staff of Afghanistan to learn more about 4-H club work and second, to develop a recommended plan for promoting 4-H club work in Afghanistan to meet the needs, interests, wants and objectives of young people and of the whole community. 4-H club work should be established by the ministry of Agriculture, a comprehensive in-service training program be provided, local volunteer leaders trained and 4-H should provide practical experiences in real life situations.
Research in Extension, p. 73

Characteristics of and knowledge gained by fourth through ninth grade girls experiencing a 4-H club camp learning center series on management - Mary Ross King (University of Tennessee, 1974)

Communication with urban low-income 4-H club leaders - Dale John Blackledge (Ohio State University, 1974)

Comparison of two methods used in training 4-H teacher leaders - George R. Salwaechter (Oklahoma State University, 1974)
The purpose of the study was to compare different methods of training two groups of 4-H teacher-leaders using the Chick Embryo Program. It was found that there were no significant differences in the post test scores of 4-H members taught by leaders tra
Research in Extension, p. 74

Conducting a 4-H sewing project - Linda Fissori (California Polytechnic State University, 1974)

A critical evaluation of the National 4-H Fellowship Program - John A. Kiesow (1974)

The development and testing of a basic 4-H experimental learning center unit for present and prospective Tennessee 4-H agents - Peggy Mustain Adkins (University of Tennessee, 1974)

Educational needs perceived by Ohio 4-H volunteer leaders in the Wapakoneta Extension area - David Carroll Jeffiers (Ohio State University, 1974)

An evaluation of the Michigan Stew 4-H Television Series for Extension Service, USDA (1974)
Elsie Carper Collection

An evaluation of the Mulligan Stew 4-H television series for Extension Service, USDA. Vol II, Report of the Study - Sydelle Stone Shapiro; Richard L. Bale; Vince Scardino; Tom Cerva; ABT Associates (ABT Associates, 1974)
There were three volumes for the report: 1) executive summary, 2) report of the study, and 3) the case studies. Prepared for Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 4-H Youth Development Division

An evaluation of the Mulligan Stew 4-H television series for Extension Service, USDA. Vol III, Case Studies - ABT Associates; Sydelle Stone Shapiro (ABT Associates, 1974)
There were three volumes for the report: 1) executive summary, 2) report of the study, and 3) the case studies. Prepared for Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 4-H Youth Development Division
Keywords: Behavior Change; Case Studies; Costs; Delivery Systems; Eating.Habits; Educational Television; Elementary School Students; Intermediate Grades Nutrition Instruction; Mulligan Stew; Program Evaluation; Training

An evaluation of the Mulligan Stew 4-H television series for Extension Service, USDA Vol. 1, Executive Summary - Sydelle Stone Shapiro; Richard L. Bale; Vince Scardino; Tom Cerva; ABT Associates (ABT Associates, 1974)
There were three volumes for the report: 1) executive summary, 2) report of the study, and 3) the case studies. Prepared for Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 4-H Youth Development Division

An evaluation of the pilot edition of the environmental awareness 4-H youth development project - Otis Freeman Curtis IV (Cornell University, 1974)

An evaluative study of a southern region 4-H leader forum - Dick Wayland Smith (North Carolina State University, 1974)

An exploratory survey of selected literature, selected 4-H programs, and other selected youth serving agencies: Contributions to educational programs for urban youth - Susan Elizabeth Perkins (Penn State University, 1974)
Master of Education degree

Factors influencing the activity level of executive members in district 4-H councils in Manitoba: A thesis - Orval Raymond Henderson (University of Saskatchewan, 1974)
Master of Continuing Education degree

The functional development and evaluation of a youth staffing model utilizing the ideal role of the paraprofessional youth worker - C. Lewis; John A. Kiesow; S. Lyday (Special Project Report No. 12-05-300-191, 1974)