Janet S. Valente, Ed.D. Public Service Associate College of Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension
233 Hoke Smith Annex Phone: 706-583-0343 Athens, GA30602 Email: [email protected]
Education
2005 Doctorate of Adult Education. University of Georgia. Athens, GA. Dissertation Title: The Role of Self-Directed Learning in Older Adults’ Healthcare.
1986 Master of Science, Housing and Consumer Economics. University of Georgia. Athens, GA. Thesis Title: Analysis of Home Maintenance Behavior of the Single Family Detached Homeowner in Greene and Barrow Counties of Georgia.
1984 Bachelor of Science, Home Economics. University of Georgia. Athens, GA. Concentration: Home Economics Education.
Professional Experience
2005-2013 Public Service Assistant/Associate- Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Extension Program Development Specialist. Northwest and Southwest Districts, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA Responsible for the overall FACS program focus and direction, training and professional development of 28 agents personnel in the 81 counties comprising the Northwest and Southwest Districts of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Serve as liaison for information transfer between Extension Specialists and county FACS agents for all College of FACS Departments, and other schools, colleges and public service units within the University. Provide technical assistance and consultation in reporting, accountability, and web applications including Wimba Classroom and Blackboard Collaborate. Work in collaboration with State FACS Program Leader, District Directors and Extension administration in analyzing and reviewing staffing patterns, personnel issues, and hiring new agents.
1 2003-2005 Graduate Assistant - College of Education, Department of Adult Education, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
2001-2003 Graduate Assistant - College of Education, Department of Occupational Studies. University of Georgia, Athens, GA
1997-2001 Assistant Director - Energy Education Program and Housing and Demographics Research Center (HDRC). College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Housing and Consumer Economics. University of Georgia, Athens, GA
1986-1997 Program Specialist / Director - Energy Education and Injury Prevention Programs. Georgia Center for Continuing Education, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Selected Presentations
National Presentations
Valente, J.S. & Turner, P. (2012, September). Safety Begins at Home: Three ways to a safer home. National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. Ohio.
Valente, J.S. & Turner, P. (2012, May). Safety Begins at Home on-line presentation.
Cantrell, M.B., Christie, J.S., Hammond, S. C., Bledsoe, L.P., Valente, J.S., Johnson, L.P., Lewis, K.L., Harvey, T.B., Torrance, P.R. (2010,October). The University of Georgia Extension Leadership System (ELS): Three years of impact and results. NAE4- HA Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.
Valente J.S. & Turner, P. (2010, June). Safety Begins at Home. Presentation at the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Cleveland, OH. (Estimated 30 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2009, September). The Extension Leadership System: Developing effective programs together. Poster session presented at the 10th Annual National Outreach Scholarship Partnership Conference. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. (Estimated 300 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2009, September). Show me the Money: What makes your grant application successful. Presentation at the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS), Birmingham, AL. (35 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2009, June). Older adults taking charge of their healthcare, Lessons learned. Round table discussion session presented at the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences annual meeting. Knoxville, TN. (Estimated 100 participants)
2 Valente, J.S., Cantrell, L., Johnson, L., et al. (2008, April). The Extension Leadership System: Developing effective programs together. Poster session presented at the Joint Council of Extension Professionals, Public Issues Leadership Development Conference. Washington, DC. (Estimated 100 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2006, May). The role of self-directed learning in older adults’ health care. Presentation at the 47th Annual Adult Education Conference. Minneapolis: MN. (25 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2005, January). Insight into older adults taking control of their healthcare through self-directed learning. Poster session presented at the 18th Annual QUIG Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies Annual Meeting. Athens, GA.
Regional Presentations
Valente, J.S. (2009, April). Using Wimba technology for multi-state conferencing: Lessons learned. Presentation at the Southern Middle Managers Conference, Athens, GA. (50 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2009, March). FACS history and trivia. Presentation at the FACS Multi- State Conference, Wimba Live Classroom, FL, AL, and GA. (65 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2008, October). Older adults take charge of their health care. Presentation at the Caring for the Caregiver Conference, Chattanooga, TN. (23 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2006, March). The role of self-directed learning in the health of older adults. Presentation at the meeting of the Family and Consumer Sciences (Georgia/Florida) Multi-State Annual Conference, Tallahassee, FL. (27 participants)
State Presentations
Valente, J.S. (2013, March). Adult Learners: What makes them unique. Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Foundations. Athens, GA. (10 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2012, October). Developing a logic model. Northwest District program development meeting. Griffin, GA. (85 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2012). Showcasing the work of FACS agents. Southwest District program development meeting. Tifton, GA. (70 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2012, October). Introduction to program development and planning. Extension Foundations 2. Eatonton, GA.
Valente, J.S. (2011, December). Building collaborative efforts. Extension Academy for Professional Excellence. McRae, GA.
3 Valente, J.S. (2010, April). Safety begins at home. Poster session presented at the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Meeting, Young Harris, GA. (42 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2007, June). Seniors taking charge of their healthcare. Presentation at the Kennesaw State University, Retirement and Aging Conference. Kennesaw, GA. (80 participants)
Valente, J.S. & Cantrell, L. (2007). Current and emerging issues: Addressing change. Poster session presented at the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Meeting, St Simons Island, GA. (Estimated 70 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2011, January). Georgia’s aging trends and projections. Presentation during Extension Virtual training. Griffin, GA (52 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2010, April and January). Adult learners: What makes them unique. Presentation at the Weatherization training for grant funded personnel. Athens, GA. (2 sessions, 18 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2009, January). Extension Leadership System: Member involvement. Southwest District FACS update. Tifton, GA. (13 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2008, October). An introduction to program development and program planning and; Putting your program of work into print. Extension Foundations II, New agents from all program areas. Eatonton, GA. (9 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2007, March). Make your time and effort count. Grant writing session. Eatonton, GA. (19 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2006, October). Introduction to program development and program planning. Georgia Cooperative Extension Foundations II. New agent training. Eatonton, GA. (18 participants)
Valente, J.S. (2005, November). Collaborate or evaporate: The nitty gritty on grant writing, collaboration and program development. Extension in the City 2nd Annual Conference. Griffin, GA. (28 participants)
Selected Curricula, Lesson Guides, Video and Publications
Valente, J.S. (2011). The role of self-directed learning (SDL in managing health care: Implications for caregivers. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues (FFCI). http://ncsu.edu.
4 Valente, J.S. & Turner, P.R. (2009). Home safety checklist (4 page home safety assessment tool & checklist). Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, www.fcs.uga.edu/ext/housing/home_safety.php, HACE-E-79-6, Peer Reviewed.
Valente, J.S. & Turner, P. R. (2009). Safety begins at home with stairway safety (2 page fact sheet). Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. www.fcs.uga.edu/ext/housing/home_safety.php HACE-E-79-4, Peer Reviewed.
Valente, J.S. & Turner, P. (2009). Safety begins at home. Lesson guide, 5 fact sheets, home safety assessment tool, PowerPoint presentation, safety bingo game, handouts and activities.
Valente, J.S. (2008). Spearheaded development, funded, authored, and directed production of DVD entitled FACS: 100 years of service, West Technical College, La Grange, GA. Utilized nationally and regionally as FACS marketing piece.
Valente, J.S., et.al. (program development team) (2008). Extension Leadership System Module 3. Building your leadership team: Shared leadership. PowerPoint presentation and handouts.
Valente, J.S. (2007). Building partnerships: A guide to building professional relationships for Cooperative Extension personnel. Publication #FACS-E-05. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. Peer Reviewed.
Valente, J.S. (2006, June). The role of self-directed learning in older adult’s health care. In M. Hagen & E. Goff (Ed.), The 47th Annual Adult Education Research Conference Proceedings (pp. 415-420). Minneapolis: University of Minnesota.
Valente, J.S. (2006). The Georgia Extension program development process: Developing a state major program. Extension Foundation II. PowerPoint presentation.
Valente, J. S. (2006). A checklist for planning programs. Extension Foundations II. Adapted from R. Caffarella’s planning programs for adult learners: A practical guide for educators, trainers (2nd Eds.) San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Valente, J.S. (2005). The role of self-directed learning in older adults’ health care. Doctoral Dissertation. University of Georgia. Athens, GA.
Sweaney, A.L., Manley, K.S., Meeks, C.B. & Valente, J.S. (2001). Computer experience and skills of Family and Consumer Sciences undergraduates and professionals. Education 121(4), 773-780.
Manley, K.S., Sweaney, A.L., & Valente, J.S. (2000). Promoting your department via a website. What’s New Magazine, 34, 20-21.
5 Awards and Recognition
2010 University of Georgia was inducted into the Wimba Hall of Fame for Excellence in Collaboration. Wimba Connect 2010 International Conference. Orlando, FL (one of five inductees from 50 nominees). 2009 Living Well Award. National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). Living Well Award. Georgia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Association. Team Diversity Award. Epsilon Sigma Phi Alpha Beta Chapter. Tony Roberts Extension Southwest District Innovative Award. 2008 Dean Don Felker Financial Management Team Award. Georgia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. First Place Southern Region. Dean Don Felker Financial Management Team Award. Georgia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. First place State. 2001 AAFCS Leader Award. American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences national award. 2000 Best Energy Promotions Award. U.S. Department of Energy. 1995 Outstanding Home Economist of the Year. Georgia Association of Home Economics.
Professional Memberships
2010-2013 Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) 2005-2013 National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Georgia Extension of Family and Consumer Sciences (GEAFCS) 1986-2013 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (GAFCS)
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