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Career Vita January 2015

DEPARTMENT OF AND SCIENCE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, LUBBOCK, TX 79409 CURRICULUM VITAE

Cynthia B. McKenney Rockwell Professor of Distance Education Coordinator

Education: Ed.D. Texas Tech University. 2000. Higher Education: Administration. M.S. Texas Tech University. 1986. Horticulture. B.S. Texas Tech University. 1979. Ornamental Horticulture.

Professional Experience: Rockwell Professor of Horticulture and Associate Chair Texas Tech University, 2010 to present Professor of Horticulture and Associate Chair/ Texas Tech University, 2010 to present Associate Professor of Horticulture and Associate Chair, Texas Tech University, 2006 to 2010 Associate Professor of Horticulture and Regional Distance Education Coordinator / Texas Tech University, 2004 to 2006 Associate Professor of Urban Horticulture and Extension Specialist / Texas A&M University, 2004 to 2006 Assistant Professor of Horticulture and Regional Distance Education Coordinator / Texas Tech University, 2000. Assistant Professor of Urban Horticulture and Extension Specialist / Texas A&M University, 2000 Horticulture Specialist / Texas A&M University, 1999 Instructor, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, and Administrator. Texas Tech University. 1996 to 1999. Instructor and Greenhouse Manager. Texas Tech University. 1984-96.

Professional and Honorary Societies: Am. Soc. for Hort. Science Phi Kappa Phi Am. Soc. for Hort. Science-SR Pi Alpha Xi Gamma Sigma Delta Texas Association of Nurserymen Native Plant Society of Texas

Professional Accreditations: Texas Provisional Secondary Teaching Certificate. Texas Tech University. 1982. Broad Field Science.

Honors and Awards: (Career Total of 14):

Honors: 1. Teaching Academy. Texas Tech University. Charter Member. 1997. 2. Who's Who among America's Teachers. 1998. 2 3. Who’s Who in Higher Education. 2003. 4. Teacher of the Semester, Fall 2007. TTU Ag Council 5. Rockwell Endowed Professor of Horticulture, Spring 2013. 6. Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science, Spring 2014.

Awards: 7. Fredrick Law Olmsted Award for Landscape Beautification. Texas Tech University Law School. 1992. 8. Excellence in Teaching Award. College of Agriculture. Texas Tech University. 1993. 9. President's Excellence in Teaching Award. Texas Tech University. 1994. 10. Excellence in Extension Blue Ribbon Award for the TechHort Web Site. American Society of Horticultural Science, Southern Region. 1999. 11. Best Instructor Using TTVN. TTVN Annual Conference. 2001 12. Taber Award. Texas Nursery & Landscape Association, Region IV. 2003. 13. Quality Matters Peer Course Review Designation, PSS 3317 Interior , 2007. 14. Outstanding Hort Technology Paper Award, Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci., 2010 15. J.C. Miller Distinguished Educator Award, So. Region-Amer. Soc. Hort Sci., 2010 16. Honorary Lifetime Membership Award, Texas Nursery and Landscape Assoc., 2013

Books and Book Chapters (Career Total of 3):

1. McKenney, C. B. 1995. Principles of Horticulture: Teaching Assistant Manual. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX.

2. Peffley, E.B., R.E. Durham, C.B. McKenney. 2011. Introductory Horticulture. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. 4th Edition. ISBN 9780757587764.

3. McKenney, C., U. Schuch and A. Chau. 2013. Introductory Plant Science: Investigating the Green World. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-4652-1837-7.

Refereed Publications (Career Total of 42): 1. McKenney, C. B. and Robert Terry, Jr. 1995. The effectiveness of using workshops to change audience perception of and attitudes about . HortTechnology 5:327-329.

2. Dotray, P. A. and C. B. McKenney. 1996. Established and seeded buffalograss tolerance to applied pre-emergence. HortScience 31:393-395.

3. McKenney, C. B. and R. E Zartman. 1997. Response of buffalograss and bermudagrass to reduced irrigation practices under semiarid conditions. J. Turfgrass Management 2:45-54.

4. Gaitan-Gaitan, F., C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1998. Effect of burrs vs. caryopses and on establishment of seeded buffalograss in the Southern Great Plains. Science 38:795-800.

3 5. Gaitan-Gaitan, F., C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1999. Planting date and caryopses effect of establishment of buffalograss on the Southern Great Plains. J. Turfgrass Management 3:1-11.

6. Kenworthy, K. E., D. L. Auld, D. B. Wester, R. E. Durham, and C. B. McKenney. 1999. Evaluation of buffalograss germplasm for induction of fall dormancy and spring greenup. J. Turfgrass Management 3:23-42.

7. Green, C. J., D. L. Auld, C. B. McKenney, T. G. Long, and F. Gaitan-Gaitan. 1999. Effect of soil fertility and cultural practices on burr yield of buffalograss. Texas J. Agric. and Nat. Resources 12:51-61.

8. McKenney, C. B. and B. D. Cejda. 2000. Profiling chief academic officers in public, community colleges. Community College J. of Research and Practice. 24:745-758.

9. Cejda, B. D. and C. B. McKenney. 2000. Boundaries of an administrative labor market: An examination of the chief academic officer position in public, comprehensive community colleges. Community College J. of Research and Practice, 24:615-625.

10. McKenney, C. B. and B. D. Cejda. 2001. The career path and profile of women chief academic officers in public community colleges. Advancing Women in Leadership Journal. Available at: http://www.advancingwomen.com/awl/summer2001/index.html

11. Cejda, B. D., C. B. McKenney, and C. W. Fuller. 2001. Leaving office: Position changes of chief academic officers. Com. College J. of Res. and Prac. 25:137-146.

12. Maurer, M.A., D. L. Auld, C.L. Murphy, C. B. McKenney, P.G. Johnson, and K.E. Kenworthy. 2001. Evaluation of Twenty-six Buffalograss Cultivars and Accessions for Use as Turfgrass on the High Plains of West Texas. Texas J. Agric and Nat Resources 14:24-36.

13. Cejda, B. D., C. B. McKenney, and H. Burley. 2002. The Career Lines of Chief Academic Officers of Public Community Colleges. Com. College Review. 28:31-46.

14. Lockett, L., T. Montague, C. McKenney and D. Auld. 2002. Assessing Public Opinion on and Water Conserving Landscapes in the Semiarid Southwestern United States. HortTech. 12:392-396.

15. Maurer, M.A., D.L. Auld, C.L. Murphy and C.B. McKenney. 2002. Evaluation of Ninteen Zoysiagrass Turfgrass Cultivars on the Texas High Plains. Texas J. Agric. and Nat. Resources 15:51-59.

16. Balch, S.A., C.B. McKenney, and D.L. Auld. 2003. Evaluation of Gamma-Linolenic Acid Composition of Evening Primrose Oenothera Species Native to Texas. HortScience. 38:595-598.

17. McKenney, C. B., E. B. Peffley and I. Teolis. 2004. A comparison of asynchronous communication levels with students enrolled in compressed video, internet and traditional classes. Acta Hort. 641:79-84. 4

18. Taraban, R., C.B. McKenney, E. Peffley and A. Applegarth. 2004. Live specimens are more effective than world wide web for learning plant materials. J. Nat. Res. and Life Sci. Education. 33:106-110.

19. McKenney, C.B., S. A. Balch, C. Murphy, V. Stoker and D. Auld. 2004. ‘Plains’ Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum). HortScience 39:637-638.

20. Murphy, C.L., C.B. McKenney, D.L. Auld and N.W. Hopper. 2004. Field production of Texas native evening primrose (Oenothera spp.) as a source of gamma linolenic acid. Acta Hort. 629:283-288.

21. Nofal, H.R., R.E. Sosebee, C. Wan, J. Borrelli, R. Zartman and C.B. McKenney. 2004. Effect of defoliation on carbohydrate reserves and tiller development in selected grasses grown along highway rights-of-way. J. of Range Mgmt. 57:497-502.

22. Niu, G., D.S. Rodriguez, R. Cabrera, C. McKenney, and W. Mackay. 2006 Determining water use and crop coefficients of five woody landscape plants. J. Env. Hort. 24:160-165.

23. McKenney, C. B., S. A. Balch, and D. Auld. 2007. ‘Raider Amethyst’ (Glandular bipinnatifida ‘Raider Amethyst’). HortScience. 42:391-392.

24. Montague, T., C. McKenney, M. Maurer, and B. Winn. 2007. Influence of irrigation volume and mulch on establishment of select shrub species. Arbor. and Urban Forestry. 33:202-209.

25. Kenworthy, K., D. L. Auld, C. B. McKenney, F. Gaitan-Gaitan, C. C. Lowery, H. Kebede, R. Wright, M. Maurer, and D. Ryan. 2008. Registration of ‘Tech Turf I’ Buffalograss. Jour. of Plant Registrations. 2:12.

26. Cabrera, R.I., Reinert, J.A. and C.B. McKenney. 2008. Differential resistance among crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) species, hybrids and cultivars to foliar feeding by adult primrose flea beetles (Altica litigata). HortScience. 43:403-407.

27. McKenney, C.B., S.A. Balch, V. Hegemann, and S.P. Metz. 2008. ‘Raider Azure’ Mealy Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea var. farinacea Benth.). HortScience. 43:540- 541.

28. Mackay, W.A., S.W. George, C.B. McKenney, J.J. Sloan, R.I. Cabrera, J. Reinert, P. Colbaugh, L. Lockett and W. Crow. 2008. Performance of roses in north central Texas under minimal input conditions. HortTech. 18:417-22.

29. Basinger, A.R., C.B. McKenney and D. Auld. 2009. Competencies for a U.S. horticulture major: A national Delphi-study. HortTech. 19:452-458.

30. McKenney, C.B., E.B. Peffley and I. Teolis. 2010. Comparison of time investment in common teaching practices among three instructional methods. HortTech. 20:245-249 5

31. Everman, W. J., A. J. Lindsey, G. M. Henry, C. F. Glaspie, K. Phillips, and C. McKenney. 2011. Response of Miscanthus x giganteus and Miscanthus sinensis to postemergence applications. Weed Tech. 25(3):398-403.

32. Pemberton, Brent., Michael Arnold, Tim Davis, Daniel Lineberger, Cynthia McKenney, David Rodriguez, Larry Stein, Charles Hall, Marco Palma, and Richard De Los Santos. 2011. The Texas SuperStarR Program: Success through partnership. HortTech. 21(6):1-2.

33. Paparozzi, Ellen T., Kimberly A. Williams, Robert Geneve, Harlene Hatterman- Valenti, Cynthia Haynes, Helen Kraus, Cynthia McKenney, and Joelle Pitts. 2011. Development of the AG*IDEA Alliance’s Horticulture Graduate Certificates Program and Inter-institutional Course Share. HortTech. 21(6):688-691.

34. Zartman, Richard E., Cynthia B. McKenney, David B. Wester, Ronald E. Sosebee and John B. Borrelli. 2013. Precipitation and mowing effects on highway rights-of- way vegetation height and safety. Landscape and Ecol. Eng. 9:121-129; DOI 10.1007/s11355-011-0184-x

35. Niu, Genhua, Denise S. Rodriguez and Cynthia McKenney. 2012. Response of selected wildflower species to saline water irrigation. HortScience. 49(9):1351- 1355.

36. McKenney, Cynthia, Amber Bates, Kaylee Decker, and Ursula Schuch. 2012. ‘Raider Gold’ Plains Zinnia [Zinnia grandiflora Nutt]. HortScience. 47:1801-1802.

38. Bates, A.N., G.M. Henry, and C.B. McKenney. 2012. Tolerance of Hooker’s evening primrose (Oenothera elata) transplants to preemergence herbicides. HortTech. 23:24-27.

39. Bates, A., G. Henry, and C. McKenney. 2013. Tolerance of Oenothera elata Kunth transplants to postemergence herbicides. Weed Technology. 27(2): 401-404.

40. Zartman, R.E, C.B. McKenney, D.B. Wester, R.E. Sosebee and J.B. Borrelli. 2013. Precipitation and mowing effects on highway rights-of-way vegetation heights and safety. Landscape Ecology Engineering. 9:121-129.

41. Arnold, M.A., D.L. Bryan, R. Cabrera, G.C. Denny, J.J. Griffin, J.K. Iles, A.R. King, G.W. Knox, L. Lombardini, G.V. McDonald, C.B. McKenney, D.T. Montague, G. Niu, H.B. Pemberton, A.L. Purnell, L.J. Shoemaker, D.K. Struve., and W.T. Watson. 2012. Provenance experiments with bald cypress, live oak, and sycamore illustrate the potential for selecting more sustainable urban trees. and Urban Forestry (In Press).

42. McKenney, C.B., R. Zartman, J. Borrelli and R. Sosebee. (2013). Impact of Mower Speed and Mowing Height on the Development of Pop-ups. Texas Journal of Science. (In Press).

6 Electronic Media (Career Total of 25): CD ROM: (Career Total of 5) 1. Peffley, E. B., R. E. Durham, and C. B. McKenney. 1998. TechHort: Horticulture in Motion. USDA Challenge Program. Washington, D.C. (CD-ROM).

2. Peffley, E. B., R. E. Durham, and C. B. McKenney. 1999. CD ROM. A companion to Principles of Horticulture. Copyright: Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. (CD-ROM).

3. McKenney, C.B., D. Lineberger and B. Bludau. 2004. Herbaceous Ornamental Plants, 2nd Edition. Copyright: Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. (CD-ROM).

4. McKenney, C.B., S. George, D. Lineberger and B. Bludau. 2004. EarthKind Roses. Copyright: Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. (CD-ROM).

5. McKenney, C. B., D. Lineberger and B. Bludau. 2005. Interiorscape Plants, 3rd Edition. Copyright: Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. (CD-ROM).

Monographs: (Career Total of 2) 6. McKenney, Cynthia B.; Cejda, Brent D. 2000. Women Chief Academic Officers of Public Community Colleges: Significant Predictors for Their Career Paths. ERIC (ED 443465).

7. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Women Chief Academic Officers of Public Community Colleges: Career Paths and Mobility Factors. ERIC (JC020046).

Worldwide Web Databases: (Career Total of 5) 8. McKenney, C. B., D. Lineberger and B. Bludau. 2003. Outstanding Roses Picture Pages. Collection of over 100 images with descriptions and cultural care notes. Searchable database available: http://horticulture.tamu.edu:7998/rose/search.html

9. McKenney, C. B. and D. Lineberger. 2004. Herbaceous Plant Picture Pages. Collection of over 35 images with descriptions and cultural care notes. Searchable database available: http://horticulture.tamu.edu:7998/herbaceous/search.html

10. McKenney, C. B., D. Lineberger and B. Bludau. 2005. Interiorscape Plant Picture Pages. Collection of over 150 images with descriptions and cultural care notes. Searchable database available: http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/picturepages/tamuhort.html

11. McKenney, C.B. 2006 to present. PlantAnswer.com contributor, http://aggie- horticulture.tamu.edu/webstat/webtrends/wt0107/wt0107.html

12. McKenney, C.B. 2007 to present. Texas Urban Landscape Guide Contributor, http://urbanlandscapeguide.tamu.edu/

Worldwide Web Courses Via Online Platform: (Career total of 11) 13. Peffley, E. B., C. B. McKenney, and R. E. Durham. 1999. Principles of Horticulture, PSS 1411. Undergraduate class available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu. 7

14. Peffley, E. B., C. B. McKenney, and R. E. Durham. 2000. Methods. Undergraduate class available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

15. McKenney, C.B. 2003, Arboriculture, PSS 4314. Undergraduate course available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

16. McKenney, C.B. 2003. Advanced Arboriculture, PSS 5316. Undergraduate course available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

17. McKenney, C. B. 2004. Interior Plants, PSS 3317. Undergraduate course available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

18. McKenney, C. B. 2004. Advanced Interiorscaping, PSS 5319. Graduate course available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

19. McKenney, C. B. 2005. Garden Center and Nursery Management, PSS 4315. Undergraduate course available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

20. McKenney, C. B. 2005. Advanced Nursery Management, PSS 5319. Graduate course available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

21. McKenney, C. B. 2008. Herbaceous Plant Materials, PSS 2313. Undergraduate course available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

22. McKenney, C. B. 2009. Greenhouse Crop Production, PSS 4411. Undergraduate course available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

23. McKenney, C. B. 2009. Advanced Greenhouse Crop Production, PSS 5415. Undergraduate course available on BlackBoard at: http://www.blackboard.ttu.edu.

Interactive Video Conferencing Courses with Web Support: (Career total of 10) All have been migrated to an online platform.

Streaming Video Presentations: (Career total of 2) 24. McKenney, C. 2009. Assessing the Effectiveness of Horticulture Courses and Curricula. Streaming video presentation available from ASHS at: http://ashs.org/db/horttalks/detail.lasso?id=687

25. McKenney, C. B. and T. Montague. 2010. Sustained growth in distance education: What were we thinking? Streaming video presentation available from ASHS at: http://ashs.org/db/horttalks/detail.lasso?id=772

Technical Publications/Popular Articles (Career Total of 39): 1. McKenney, C. B. 1987. The chrysanthemum collection. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

8 2. McKenney, C. B. 1987. The herbaceous perennial collection. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

3. McKenney, C. B. 1987. The horticultural and greenhouse. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

4. McKenney, C. B. 1987. The wildflower display. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

5. McKenney, C. B. 1987. The vegetable demonstration garden. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

6. McKenney, C. B. 1988. The annuals display area. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

7. McKenney, C. B. 1988. The demonstration grape . Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

8. McKenney, C. B. 1988. The Iris collection. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

9. McKenney, C. B. 1989. The Day Lily collection. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

10. McKenney, C. B. 1989. The organic landscaping demonstration area. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

11. McKenney, C. B. 1989. Designing functional interiorscapes. Texas Nurseryman 20:17.

12. McKenney, C. B. 1989. Selecting foliage plants for interiorscapes. Texas Nurseryman 20:39 and 44.

13. Atyia, J. O. and C. B. McKenney. 1990. Interior specimen plants...How to handle the big ones. Texas Nurseryman 21(3):10-11.

14. McKenney, C. B. 1990. Environmental concerns for foliage plants. Texas Nurseryman 21:9, 28, and 38.

15. McKenney, C. B. 1990. Interior maintenance overview. Texas Nurseryman 21:13.

16. McKenney, C. B. 1990. Shedding some light on interior plant usage. Texas Nurseryman 21:11 and 36.

17. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Horticultural plant identification: Floral. Video #576. Creative Educational Video.

18. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Horticultural plant identification: Foliage. Video #577. Creative Educational Video.

9 19. McKenney, C. B. 1994. The annuals display area. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

20. McKenney, C. B. 1994. The day lily collection. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

21. McKenney, C. B. 1994. The demonstration grape vineyard. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

22. McKenney, C. B. 1994. The iris collection. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

23. McKenney, C. B. 1994. The vegetable demonstration garden. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

24. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Using organic amendments and mulches in the landscape. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

25. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Wildflowers and natives. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

26. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Xeriscaping: Water conservation through creative landscaping. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Brochure.

27. McKenney, C. B., S. A. Balch, and D. L. Auld. 1998. Evaluation of native Texas wildflowers. Native Plant Society of Texas Newsletter. May. 16:7-9.

28. Borrelli, J., C. McKenney, R. E. Sosebee, R. Zartman. 1999. Right-of-Way Mowing Height Research: Literature Review TxDOT Report 99/7-4903.-1.

29. McKenney, C. B. and J. Mills. 2000. Horticulture through distance education. A series of recruitment brochures promoting the distance education opportunities at TAMU- Dallas.

30. McKenney, C. B. and J. Mills. 2000. Horticulture for disabled students. A promotional brochure designed to recruit disabled students to horticulture courses modified for visual and attention deficit disorders. Brochure.

31. George, S.A., W.A. Mackay, C. McKenney, R.I. Cabrera, J. Sloan, P. Colbaugh and L. Lockett. 2002. Earth-kind landscape roses. Amer. Rose Annual. (December) p. 45-48.

32. George, S., W. Mackay, C. McKenney, R. Cabrera, J. Sloan, P. Colbaugh, and L. Lockett. 2003. EarthKind landscape roses: A kinder, gentler way to grow roses. American Rose Annual, 45-48.

33. Sloan, J.J., K. Ong, C. McKenney, and W.A. Mackay. 2003. Using diary manure in the urban environment. Texas Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet prepared in conjunction with TCEQ and USEPA. Available at: http:compost.tamu.edu/publications/urban_compost_fact_sheet.pdf

10 34. Borrelli, J. C. McKenney, R. E. Sosebee, and R. E Zartman. 2003. Rights-of-Way Mowing Height Research. TX-03/7-4903-2. 67pp.

35. Zartman, R. E, J. Borrelli, C. McKenney, and R. Sosebee. 2003. Roadside vegetation maintenance manual: update Report Number 0-2108. 1-28 pp.

36. McKenney, C. 2005. Producing native plants for use as Neutraceuticals. Small Acreage Production workshop. Texas Cooperative Extension. Brochure.

37. Cabrera, R.I., & Rahman, L., McKenney, C., Hill, S., Niu, G. & Mackay, W. (2006, April). Evaluating the salinity tolerance of nursery and landscape plants. TNLA Green, 14-18.

38. Niu, G., R. I. Cabrera, C. McKenney and W. A. Mackay. 2007. Determining plant water use and crop coefficients of nursery and landscape plants. TNLA Green, p.18- 20, 22.

39. Arnold, M., E. Bush, R. Cabrera, G. Denny, J. Griffin, J. Iles, A. King, G. Knox, G. McDonald, C. McKenney, T. Montague, G. Niu, A. Owings, and D. Struve. 2010. Testing tolerances of Taxodium. Landscape Plant News 20(3):10-11.

Abstracts and Proceedings (Career Total of 128): 1. Jenks, S., M. Kamp, and C. B. McKenney. 1986. Influence of mulch on the growth of hybrid lilies. Abstr. HortScience. 21:948.

2. McKenney, C. B., M. Kamp, and D. R. Krieg. 1986. Leaf water relations of herbaceous ornamentals in a semiarid region. Abstr. HortScience. 21:948.

3. McKenney, C. B. and M. Kamp-Glass. 1990. The effects of film-forming antitranspirants on leaf water relations of bedding plants. Abstr. HortScience. 25:1086.

4. Morgan, D.L., C. McKenney, and J Atyia. 1992. Creating a Xeriscape Garden for West Texas. Proceedings of the SNA Research Conference. 57:315-318.

5. Applegarth, A., L. McGann, E. B. Peffley, R. Taraban, C. B. McKenney, and R. E. Durham. 1998. Web-based learning: A plant science lab case study. Proc. Visions of the Future: Distance Learning for the 21st Century Conf. p.13.

6. Auld, D. L., C. B. McKenney, and F. Gaitan-Gaitan. 1993. Utilization of contract research to support graduate students. Agronomy Abstracts. p.1.

7. Gaitan-Gaitan, F., C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1993. Effects of planting date on the establishment of two buffalograss cultivars. Agronomy Abstracts. p. 157.

8. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Using problem-solving opportunities to improve horticultural education. Abstr. HortScience. 28:491.

9. McKenney, C. B. and F. Gaitan-Gaitan. 1993. Ground covers for semiarid landscapes. Abstr. HortScience. 28:272.

11 10. McKenney, C. B., F. Gaitan-Gaitan, and D. L. Auld. 1993. The effects of seeding rate and burr treatment on the establishment of 'Commanche' buffalograss. Agronomy Abstracts. p. 5.

11. Auld, D. L., T. G. Long, F. Gaitan-Gaitan, C. B. McKenney, and N. W. Hopper. 1994. Effects of soil fertility on yield and quality of buffalograss seed. Agronomy Abstracts. p.176-177.

12. Gaitan-Gaitan, F., P. A. Dotray, C. B. McKenney, C. G. Henniger, and D. L. Auld. 1994. Herbicide efficacy and tolerance in buffalograss. Proc. Southern Weed Science Society. 47: 27.

13. McKenney, C. B. and D. L. Auld. 1994. Buffalograss turf establishment and quality as influenced by seeding rates and burr to seed ratio. Agronomy Abstracts. Western Society of Crop Science. p. 190.

14. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Implementing writing across the curriculum in horticulture courses. Abstr. HortScience 29:436-437.

15. Auld, D. L., C. B. McKenney, and K. E. Kenworthy. 1995. Castor as a source of pharmaceutical products. Proc. Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meeting. p. 1.

16. Bauchert, J. A., C. B. McKenney, B. L. Allen, and D. L. Auld. 1995. Hydrocarbon remediation in a semiarid soil using buffalograss and sorghum as indicators. Agronomy Abstracts. p. 353.

17. Kenworthy, K. E., D. L. Auld, and C. B. McKenney. 1995. Systematic collection of buffalograss from the lower Great Plains and evaluation for phenotypic and physiological parameters. Agronomy Abstracts. p. 85.

18. McKenney, C. B. and Robert Terry, Jr. 1995. The effectiveness of a workshop model in conveying information on xeriscaping. Abstr. HortScience. 30: 753.

19. McKenney, C. B. and R. E Zartman. 1995. Turf quality and irrigation effects on survivability of four turf species. Proc. Water for Texas Conference. p. 219-224.

20. Sebastian, W. B., P. A. Dotray, C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1995. Herbicide tolerance during seedling establishment in cool and warm season turfgrass. Proc. Southern Weed Science. 48:94.

21. Auld, D. L., F. Gaitan-Gaitan, and C. B. McKenney. 1996. Optimal planting dates for buffalograss in the semiarid South Plains. Agronomy Abstracts. p. 143.

22. Balch, S. A., C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1996. Evaluation and distribution of Onagraceae species in the Texas Panhandle and Texas South Plains. Abstr. HortScience. 31:678.

23. Kenworthy, K. E., D. L. Auld, C. B. McKenney, and B. F. Lauterbach. 1996. The effects of longitude and latitude on dormancy of native accessions of buffalograss. Agronomy Abstracts. p. 145. 12

24. McKenney, C. B. and D. L. Auld. 1996. Surviving the 90's. How a non-landgrant school maintains its horticulture program. Abstr. HortScience. 31:693-694.

25. McKenney, C. B. and H. H. Tyler. 1996. The effect of ornamental grasses used as a windscreen on chili pepper yield. Abstr. HortScience. 31:670.

26. Sebastian, W. B., P. A. Dotray, C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1996. Seeded turfgrass tolerance to herbicides applied pre-emergence and post-emergence in West Texas. Proc. Southern Weed Science Society. 49:65-66.

27. Balch, S. A., C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1997. Effects of seed treatments on germination of seed collected from native on Oenothera. Abstr. HortScience. 32:465.

28. McKenney, C.B. 1997. Internship opportunities utilized to enhance horticultural skills. Abstr. HortScience. 32:528.

29. Moorhead, C. and C. B. McKenney. 1997. Impacts of inundation of tree species in a semiarid region. Abstr. HortScience. 32:589.

30. Applegarth, A., L. McGann, E. B. Peffley, R. Taraban, C. B. McKenney, and R. E. Durham. 1998. Web-based learning: A plant science lab case study. Proc. Visions of the Future: Distance Learning for the 21st Century Conf. p.13.

31. Auld, D. L., C. B. McKenney, K. E. Kenworthy, K. D. Jack, V. G. Allen, and P. G. Johnson. 1998. Collection and evaluation of buffalograss from the Southern Great Plains. The Llano Estacado/Southern High Plains and Its Many Ecosystems. Proc. Native Plant Society of Texas Symposium. p. 71-75.

32. Balch, S. A., C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1998. Evening primrose on the Llano Estacado. The Llano Estacado/Southern High Plains and Its Many Ecosystems. Proc. Native Plant Society of Texas Symposium. p. 76-82.

33. Balch, S. A., C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1998. Gamma-linolenic acid levels of native species of evening primrose (Oenothera). Abstr. HortScience 33:518.

34. McKenney, C. B., S. A. Balch, D. L. Auld, and C. L. Murphy. 1998. Collection and evaluation of Texas native wildflowers. The Llano Estacado/Southern High Plains and Its Many Ecosystems. Proc. Native Plant Society of Texas Symposium. p. 34-43.

35. Applegarth, A., E. B. Peffley, R. Taraban, R. E. Durham, and C. B. McKenney. 1999. An evaluation of web-based study methods used in a plant science laboratory. Abstr. HortScience. 34:823.

36. Balch, S. A., C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1999. Use of geographic information system (GIS) to document plant populations for germplasm collections. Abstr. HortScience. 34:425.

13 37. Lockett, L., C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1999. Public perception in determining water management in urban landscapes. Abstr. HortScience. 34:530-531.

38. McKenney, C. B. 1999. Water conserving landscapes: Appropriate water use for semiarid environments. Proc. 5th International Conference on Desert Development: Desert Development: The Endless Frontier. 2:715-717.

39. McKenney, C. B., R. E. Durham, and E. B. Peffley. 1999. Offering a horticultural laboratory experience at a distance. Abstr. HortScience. 34:519.

40. Murphy, C. L., N. W. Hopper, C. B. McKenney, and D. L. Auld. 1999. Selected seed treatments to enhance germination of oil bearing Oenothera species. Abstr. HortScience. 34:487.

41. Auld, D. L., M. J. Cepica, and C. B. McKenney. 2000. Barriers encountered in establishing effective distance education programs. Abstr. HortScience. 35:493.

42. Peffley, E.B., K. Lombard, C. McKenney and R. Durham. 2000. Plant propagation methods course developed for delivery on the World Wide Web. Abstr. HortScience. 35:553.

43. McKenney, C. B., D. L. Auld, M. J. Cepica, and J. B. Storey. 2000. Teaching techniques and course modifications used to enhance horticulture courses utilizing interactive video conferencing. Abstr. HortScience. 35:493

44. C. B. McKenney and M. Kamp-Glass. 2001. Changing Student Demographics: Current Student Profiles and Implications for Program Planning. Abstr. HortScience. 36:447.

45. MacAlpine, C. D. Lineberger, J. Parsons, M. Arnold, S. George, W. Mackay, C. McKenney, T. Davis and G. Grant. 2001. Texas Superstar.com – Web-based Promotion of a Plant Trailing Program. Abstr. HortScience. 36:476.

46. Teolis, I., E. B. Peffley, and C. B. McKenney. 2001. A Study of the Effect of a Web- based Horticulture Course on the Performance and Perceptions of University Students. Abstr. HortScience. 36:839.

47. Peffley, E. B., C. B. McKenney, R. Taraban, and G. Teolis. 2001. A Comparison of the Performance of Students Learning Plant Materials via the World Wide Web and Traditional Instruction. Abstr. HortScience. 36:839.

48. MacAlpine, C., D. Lineberger, J. Parsons, M. Arnold, S. George, W. Mackay, C. McKenney, T. Davis, and G. Grant. 2001. Texas Superstar.com—web-based promotion of a plant trailing program. HortScience 36:476. (abstract) McKenney, C. B., W. A. Mackay, and S. W. George. 2001. Advanced Horticultural Studies: Cutting-edge Education for Green Industry Personnel. Abstr. HortScience. 36:840.

49. McKenney, C. B., M. Pflanz, J. Borrelli, R. E Zartman and R. E Sosebee. 2001. Lower speed and rooster tails. NRVMA Conference Abs.

14 50. Zartman, R. E, J. Borrelli, C. B. McKenney, and R. E. Sosebee. 2001. Influence of mowing height and frequency on root distribution at four locations in Texas. NRVMA Conference Abs.

51. Mackay, W.A., W. Crow, P. Colbaugh, S. A. George, C. McKenney, J. J. Sloan, and R. Cabrera. 2001. Performance of 33 Garden Roses in North Central Texas Under Minimal Input Conditions. Abstr. HortScience. 36:841.

52. McKenney, C. B. 2001. The Rolling Plains of Texas: A Region of Diversity. Proceedings of the 2001 Native Plant Society of Texas 21st Annual Conference. p. 52-59.

53. Mackay, W.A., C.M. McKenney, S.W. George, T.D. Davis, M.A. Arnold, R.D. Lineberger, J.M. Parsons, L.A. Stein and G.G. Grant. 2002. Texas Superstars™, the plant introduction and marketing assistance program in Texas. Combined Proc. Intl. Plant Prop. Soc. 52:66-69

54. Basinger, A.J., R. Zartman, J. Borrelli, C. McKenney, and R. Sosebee. 2002. Frequency and mowing height influence on root density distribution along Texas Highways. Agronomy Abstracts. S06basinger 135056-poster.

55. McKenney, C. B. 2002. Incorporating survey designs in educational research. Abstr. HortScience. 37:740.

56. Teolis, I. E. B. Peffley, C. B. McKenney and R. M. Taraban. 2002 Can we predict student success in online courses? Abstr. HortScience. 37:740-741.

57. Stoker, V., C. B. McKenney, C. Green, and S. George. 2002. Evaluating the use of limited quality water on landscape annuals and perennials. Abstr. HortScience. 37:750.

58. Mackay, W.A., S.W. George, T.D. Davis, M.A. Arnold, R.D. Lineberger, J.M. Parsons, L.A. Stein, H.B. Pemberton, C.B. McKenney 2002. Texas Superstars, identifying and promoting superior landscape plants that have minimal environmental impact on urban communities. : Emerging Opportunities in Science, Education, and Policy Symposium. Dallas, TX. Abstr. May, 2002.

59. McKenney, C. B. and E. B. Peffley. 2002. Distance education: Providing horticulture classes to an urban audience. Urban Agriculture: Emerging Opportunities in Science, Education, and Policy Symposium. Abstr. May, 2002.

60. Teolis, I., E.B. Peffley, R. Taraban, D.B. Wester, and C. McKenney. 2003. Comparing the effectiveness of independent learning, traditional learning, and independent web- based learning when receiving text-based vs. object-based material. Abstr. HortScience. 38: 685.

61. McKenney, C., W. Mackay and S. George. 2003. The effectiveness of extended workshops in conveying in-depth course content. Abstr. HortScience. 38: 697.

62. McKenney, C., J. Reinert and R. Cabrera. 2003. Altica litigata (Flea Beetle) feeding damage of Oenothera spp. (Afternoon Primrose) and Calylophus spp. (Sun Drops). Abstr. HortScience. 38: 797. 15

63. Cabrera, R.I., J. A. Reinert and C. McKenney. 2003. Resistance in Crape Myrtles (Lagerstroemia Spp.) to feeding by the Flea Beetle (Altica litigata). Abstr. HortScience. 38:700.

64. Winn, B. and T. Montague, and C. McKenney. 2003. Determining irrigation requirements for establishment of four woody shrub species. Abstr. HortScience. 38:1275.

65. McKenney, J.A. Reinert and R.I. Cabrera. 2003. Host resistance of evening primrose (Oenothera spp.) and sun drops (Calylophus spp.) to flea beetle (Altica litigate) feeding damage. Proc. SNA Research Conf. 48:150-153.

66. Cabrera, R.I., J.A. Reinert and C. McKenney. 2003. Resistance among crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) Cultivars and Species to the flea beetle (Altica litigate). Proc. SNA Research Conf. 48: 158-161.

67. Cabrera, R.I., J.A. Reinert and C. McKenney. 2003. Resistance in crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp.) to feeding by the flea beetle (Altica litigate). Abstr. HortScience. 38: 700.

68. McKenney, C., J.A. Reinert and R.I. Cabrera. 2003. Altica litigate (Flea Beetle) feeding damage of Oenothera spp. (Evening Primrose) and Calylophus spp. (Sun Drops). Abstr. HortScience. 38: 797-798.

69. McKenney, C.B., S. Balch and D. Auld. 2004. Wildflowers: Taming the Native for Commercial Production. Proc. SNA Research Conf. 49: 569-571.

70. Hill, S. and C.B. McKenney. 2004. Screening Landscape Roses for Salinity Tolerance. Abstr. HortScience. 39:894.

71. Montague, T., C. McKenney, and B. Winn. 2004. Evaluating landscape plants exposed to water conserving irrigation regimes in Lubbock, Texas. Proc. High Plains Groundwater Resources: Challenges and Opportunities Conference. 274- 283.

72. Sankhla, N., W.A. Mackay, C.B. McKenney and T.D. Davis. 2004. Standing cypress: A potential new specialty cut flower crop. Proc. Plant Growth Reg. Soc. 31:107-109.

73. Basinger, A. J., R. E Zartman, J. Borrelli, C. B. McKenney, and R. E Sosebee. 2004. Root density distribution as a function of mowing frequency and height in Texas. Agronomy Abstracts. (5324).

74. Cabrera, A., R. Solis, S. Hill, C. McKenney and L. Rahaman. 2005. Greenhouse and landscape rose (Rosa spp.) responses to salinity. Proc. International Salinity Forum, Riverside, CA. p. 23-26.

16 75. Mackay, W. A., C.B. McKenney, P.F. Colbaugh, S.A. George, J.J. Sloan, and R.I. Cabrera. 2005. Performance of garden roses under minimal input conditions in North- Central Texas. Abstr. HortScience. 40:881.

76. Smith, C., I. Teolis, C. McKenney, and E. Peffley. 2005. Comparison of baccalaureate students with dual enrolled high school students in an on-line introductory course. Abstr. HortScience. 40:878.

77. McKenney, C.B. and E.B. Peffley; 2005. Development of on-line horticulture degree programs. Abstr. HortScience. 40:877.

78. McKenney, C.B. and E.B. Peffley. 2005. Blending interactive video conferencing classes with WebCT. Abstr. HortScience 40:1043.

79. McKenney, C.B. and E.B. Peffley. 2005. The pros and cons of migrating classes to the Web: Are we getting what we truly want from this effort? Abstr. HortScience. 40:1137.

80. Basinger, A., C.B. McKenney and E.B. Peffley. 2005. Identifying learning objectives and competencies for horticulture programs. Abstr HortScience 40:955.

81. McKenney, C., J. Sloan, W. Mackay and S. George. 2005. Utilization of dairy compost to establish urban landscapes. Proc. SNA Research Conf. 50: 510-512.

82. Sankhla, N., W.A. Mackay, C.B. McKenney, and T.D. Davis. 2005. Standing cypress: A potential new specialty cut flower crop. Abstract available at: http://www.griffin.peachnet.edu/pgrsa/Charleston 2005 abstracts/papers/44_Sankhla.pdf

83. McKenney, C. 2006. Creation of a virtual M.S. Non-Thesis program in Horticulture. Abstr. HortScience 41:500.

84. Cabrera, R.I., L. Rahman, G. Niu, C. McKenney and W. Mackay. 2006. Salinity tolerance in herbaceous perennials. Abstr. HortScience 41:1054.

85. Niu, G., D.S. Rodriguez, R.I. Cabrera, C.B. McKenney and W. Mackay. 2006. Determining water use and crop coefficients in five woody ornamental plants. Abstr. HortScience 41:1009.

86. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Learning style characteristics of on-line horticulture students. Abstr. HortScience 41:1056.

87. Sloan, J., C.B. McKenney, J. McAfee and W. Mackay. 2006. Bioavailability of dairy manure compost nutrients to urban landscape plants. Abstr. HortScience 41:1023.

88. Cabrera, R.I., L. Rahman, G. Niu, C. McKenney and W. Mackay. 2006. Response of containerized herbaceous perennials to salinity stress. Proc. SNA Research Conf. 51:81- 84.

17 89. Niu, G., D.S. Rodriguez, R.I. Cabrera, C. McKenney and W. Mackay. 2006. Water use of five woody ornamentals under nursery and landscape conditions. Proc. SNA Research Conf. 51:85-88.

90 . Raul I. Cabrera, L. Rahman, Genhua Niu, Cynthia McKenney, and Wayne Mackay. 2006. Salinity Tolerance in Herbaceous Perennials. HortScience. 41:1054.

91. Reinert, J.A., W.A. Mackay, S.W. George, C. McKenney, R.I. Cabrera, J.J. Sloan and P.F. Colbaugh. 2006. Aphid susceptibility of rose cultivars under low maintenance culture. Proc. SNA Research Conf. 51:174-178.

92. McKenney, C.B. and C. Smith. 2007. Enhancing the germination of Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.) Proc. SNA Research Conf. 52:281-284.

93. Niu, G., R. Cabrera, C.B. McKenney and W.A. Mackay. 2007. Determining water use and crop coefficients of selected herbaceous perennials in two locations. Proc. SNA Research Conf. 52:122-127.

94. Cabrera, R.I., J.A. Reinert and C.B. McKenney. 2007. Resistance among crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) cultivars and species to the flea beetle (Altica litigate). Proc. SNA Research Conf. 52:122-127.

95. W.A. Mackay, N. Sankhla, and C.B. McKenney. 2007. Effect of silverthiosulphate (STS) and sucrose on display life of cut panicles of Ipomopsis rubra L. Abstr. HortScience. 42:1016.

96. Bates, A., T. Montague, and C. McKenney. 2008. Response of Texas and Florida Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) Seedlings to Water Deficit Treatments. Proc. SNA Research Conf. 53:527- 531.

97. Sloan, John, Raul Cabrera, Cynthia McKenney and Wayne Mackay. 2008, Long-term Benefits of Dairy Manure Compost to Urban Landscape Performance. Abstr. HortScience. 43:611.

98. Metz, S., Jennifer McCormick, and Cynthia McKenney. Cajanus cajan as a Potential Ornamental Vegetable for the Southern U.S. Abstr. HortScience. 43:612.

99. McKenney, Cynthia. 2008. ‘Raider Gold’ Plains Zinnia, a New Perennial for Semiarid Landscapes. Abstr. HortScience. 43:1095.

100. McKenney, Cynthia. 2008. Utilizing a Native Plant Palette to Create Water Conserving Landscapes. In: Water in Arid and Semiarid Lands: Innovative Approaches and Informed Decision-Making. Correa, A.C., M.F. Agnello, R. Todd and P. Peterson, (ed)s. Water in Arid and Semiarid Lands: Innovative Approaches and Informed Decision- Making. Proc. of 2006 International Conference, November 15-17, 2006, Lubbock, TX, USA. ICASALS Publ. 2008-1, p. 101-104.

101. McKenney, Cynthia. 2009. Impact of a Non-Thesis distance Graduate Program on Horticulture Enrollment: A Three Year Study. Abstr. HortScience. 44:561. 18

102. Henry, G.M., A.N. Bates, and C.B. McKenney. 2009. Tolerance of Evening Primrose (Oenothera elata Kunth) Transplants to Preemergence Herbicides. Proc. Weed Sci. Soc. Am. 49:212.

103. McKenney, C.B. 2009. A program level assessment model for the horticulture baccalaureate degree. Abstr. HortScience. 44:988.

104. Purnell, A., C. McKenney, R. Wright, and T. Montague. 2010. Determination of Quercus series Virentes heredity in Texas. HortScience. 45(4):486.

105. Purnell, A., C. McKenney, and T. Montague. 2010. Provenance affects on stomatal conductance in Quercus series Virentes across Texas. HortScience. 45(4):512. 3

106. Whitehurst, K., T. Montague, and C. McKenney. 2010. Impact of post-establishment applied organic mulch on gas exchange and growth of landscape tree species. HortScience. 45(4):512.

107. Everman, W., G. Henry, C. Glaspie, and C. McKenney. 2010. Effect of preemergence herbicides on Miscanthus species. Weed Sci. Soc. of Am. 50:PA-93.

108. Everman, W., G. Henry, C. Glaspie, and C. McKenney. 2010. Response of Miscanthus species to postemergence herbicide applications. Weed Sci. Soc. of Am. 50:PA-94.

109. McKenney, C. and T. Montague. 2010 Sustained growth in distance education: What were we thinking? HortScience. 45(8):S61.

110. Decker, Kaylee*, Thayne Montague and Cynthia McKenney. 2011. The effects of irrigation treatments on stomatal conductance in Olea europaea L. HortScience 46(9):S36.

111. Montague, T., C. McKenney and K. Decker*. Impact of post-establishment applied organic mulch on gas exchange and growth of two oak species. Southern Nursery Association Conference Proceedings. 56:48-54.

112. Bates, Amber*, Cynthia McKenney and Steve Oswalt. 2011. Evening primrose yield response to harvest aids. HortScience 46(9):S38

113. Baliga, Vikram*, Thayne Montague and Cynthia McKenney. 2011. Effects of variable irrigation regimes on containerized olives. HortScience 46(9):S38.

114. McKenney, C., R. Wright and T. Montague. 2011. Phylogenetic analysis of Quercus series Virentes. HortScience 46(9):S96.

115. Pemberton, Brent, Mike Arnold, Tim Davis, Dan Lineberger, Cynthia McKenney, David Rodriguez, Larry Stein, Charles Hall, Marco Palma, and Richard de Los Santos. 2011. The Texas SuperstarR Program: Success through partnership. Proceedings of the National Form.

19 116. Arnold, M, D. Bryan, E. Bush, R. Cabrera, G. Denny, J. Griffin, J. Iles, A. King, G. Knox, L. Lombardini, G. McDonald, C. McKenney, T. Montague, G. Niu, A. Owings, B. Pemberton, A. Purnell*, L. Shoemaker, D. Struve and T. Watson. Provenance and tree selection for the urban forest. Urban Tree Growth: An International Meeting and Research Symposium. Conference Proceedings. p. 41.

117. Pemberton, Brent, Mike Arnold, Tim Davis, Dan Lineberger, Cynthia McKenney, David Rodriguez, Larry Stein, Charles Hall, Marco Palma, and Richard de Los Santos. 2011. The Texas SuperstarR Program: Success through partnership. HortTechnology. 21:698- 699.

118. Baliga, Vikram, T. Montague, and C. McKenney. 2012. Effects of drought stress on greenhouse grown olives (Olea europaea L.). HortScience 47(9):S53.

119. Montague, Thayne, C. McKenney and V. Baliga. 2012. Gas exchange of drought stressed greenhouse grown olive varieties. HortScience 47(9):S56.

120. Decker, Kaylee, C. McKenney and T. Montague. 2012. Response of greenhouse grown olive varieties to irrigation and fertilization regimes. HortScience 47(9):S57.

121. Arnold, M.A., D.L. Bryan, R.I. Cabrera, G.C. Denny, J.J. Griffin, J.K. Iles, A.R. King, G.W. Knox, G.V. McDonald, C.B. McKenney, D.T. Montague, G. Niu, D.K. Struve, A.L. Shober, and N. West. 2012. Ten site evaluation of advanced clonal selections of Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich. yields data aiding in selection of improved trees for built environments in the eastern and central United States. HortScience. 47 (9): S369.

122. Grubbs, Rebecca, C.B. McKenney, D.T. Montague, and S. Oswalt. 2013. Determining salinity tolerance of three High Plains bedding plant species in a setting. HortScience 48(9):S18.

123. Poole, Jessica, C.B. McKenney, and D.T. Montague. 2013. Evaluation of salinity effects on four Texas native plants using a hydroponics system. HortScience 48(9):S19.

124. McKenney, Cynthia B., and T. Montague. 2013. Where did all the students go? HortScience 48(9):S24.

125. Parks, Staci, T. Montague and C.B. McKenney. 2013. Effects of irrigation regime on gas exchange of field grown Olea Europeaea L. HortScience 48(9):S35.

126. Montague, Thayne, C.McKenney, S. Parks, and K. Decker. Gas exchange and growth of two field grown oak species in response to post establishment applied organic mulch and drought. HortScience 48(9):S30.

127. Montague, Thayne, C.B. McKenney, K. Decker, and S. Parks. Gas exchange and growth of field grown ornamental landscape tree species to post establishment applied organic much and drought. HortScience 47(10):S.

128. McKenney, Cynthia. 2013. Effectiveness of online laboratory experiences. HortScience 48(9):S201.

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In Press: (Total of 3)

1. McKenney, C. B. and B. D. Cejda. The career paths of women chief academic officers of public comprehensive community colleges and a profile of the institutions they serve. Proc. Conference of Research on Women and Education SIG. San Antonio, TX, Oct. 12, 2000.

2. McKenney, C., M. Pflanz VIII, J. Borelli, R. Zartman, and R. Sosebee. 2001. Mower Speed and Rooster Tails. Proceedings of the National Roadside Vegetation Management Association’s Annual Conference (Waco, TX. September 24-25, 2001). (Will be available at: http://www.nrvma.org/index.html).

3. Zartman, R. E, J. Borelli, C. B. McKenney, and R. Sosebee. 2001. Influence of mowing Height and Frequency on Root Density. Proceedings of the National Roadside Vegetation Management Association’s Annual Conference (Waco, TX. September 24-25, 2001). (Will be available at: http://www.nrvma.org/index.html).

Electronic References: (Career Total of 12)

1. New 'Raider Amethyst' Prairie Verbena: Conserves Water, Drought ... McKenney noted, "This project was to develop an improved wildflower release that would ... 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena, a new drought-resistant and ... www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071107100929.htm

2. New 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena: conserves water, drought ... 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena, a new drought-resistant and water-saving ... Of the new wildflower's impact, McKenney stated, "Urban water usage has been ... www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-11/asfh-na110707.php

3. Drought-resistant Wildflower Caption: 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena, a new drought-resistant and water-saving wildflower. Credit: Cynthia McKenney. Usage Restrictions: None ... www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/pub/5792.php?from=104441

4. New 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena: conserves water, d ... Of the new wildflower's impact McKenney stated Urban water usage ha...,New,'Raider,Amethyst',prairie,verbena:,conserves,water,,drought- tolerant,biological ... www.bio-medicine.org/.../New-Raider-Amethyst-prairie-verbena-3A- conserves-water--drought-tolerant-1139-1/

5. New ‘Raider Amethyst’ Prairie Verbena: Conserves Water, Drought ... New ‘Raider Amethyst’ Prairie Verbena: Conserves Water, Drought Tolerant ... Cynthia McKenney, Associate Professor of Horticulture at Texas Tech, ... ashs.org/pressrelease/?p=10

6. Texas wildflower harnessed as drought fighter 21 Raider Amethyst prairie verbena, a new drought-resistant and water-saving wildflower. (Cynthia McKenney). "This project was to develop an improved ... www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2007/11/08/verbena-water.html

7. FirstScience - New 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena: conserves ... 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena, a new drought-resistant and water-saving ... Cynthia McKenney, Associate Professor of Horticulture at Texas Tech, ... www.firstscience.com/.../new-raider-amethyst-prairie-verbena-conserves-water- drought-tolerant_39080.html

8. New ‘Raider Amethyst’ Prairie Verbena: Conserves Water, Drought ... Raider Amethyst’ prairie verbena, a new drought-resistant and water-saving wildflower. (Credit: Cynthia McKenney). More of the story, click image ... www.learningfreely.net/.../2007/11/12/new-raider-amethyst-prairie-verbena-conserves- water-drought-tolerant/ - 37k

9. Plant science blog 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena, a new drought-resistant and water- saving wildflower. Credit: Cynthia McKenney. Prairie verbena, a common wildflower, ... www.biology-blog.com/blogs/plant-science-blog.html

10. New 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena: conserves water, drought ... New 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena: conserves water, drought-tolerant ... Cynthia McKenney, Associate Professor of Horticulture at Texas Tech, ... www.innovationsreport.de/html/berichte/biowissenschaften_chemie/bericht-95894.html

11. New 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena: conserves water, drought ... New 'Raider Amethyst' prairie verbena: conserves water, drought-tolerant - Health ... a new cultivar of common prairie verbena. Cynthia McKenney, Associate ... www.webdepom.com/forum/new-raider-amethyst-prairie-verbena-conserves- water-drought-tolerant-t183995.html

12. Select Roses Survive with Minimal Care. Cynthia McKenney, http://www.ashs.org/pressrelease/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id= 994:select-roses-survive-with-minimal-care&catid=2:horttechnolgy&Itemid=4

Seminars and Presentations (Career Total of 186): 1. McKenney, C. B. 1986. Commonly used foliage plants and how to maintain them. South Plains Florist Association. (Invited)

2. McKenney, C. B. 1987. Indoor plant propagation. Ramerez Elementary School. (Invited)

3. McKenney, C. B. 1987. Color for Lubbock gardens. Delta Delta Delta Alumnae. (Invited) 22

4. McKenney, C. B. 1987-89. Weekly horticulture series. KCBD-TV. Lubbock, TX. 156 broadcasts. (Invited)

5. McKenney, C. B. 1988. West Texas . KTXT-TV. Lubbock, TX. 8 broadcasts. (Invited)

6. McKenney, C. B. 1988. New ideas for Lubbock gardens. South Plains Plant Society. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

7. McKenney, C. B. 1989. Native plants of Mitchell County. Native Plant Society of Texas, South Plains Chapter. (Invited)

8. McKenney, C. B. 1989. Container gardening. Petal Pushers Garden Club. (Invited)

9. McKenney, C. B. 1990. Careers in horticulture. Brownfield High School Science classes. Brownfield, TX. (Invited)

10. McKenney, C. B. 1990. Looking for color in Lubbock gardens. South Plains Plant Society. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

11. McKenney, C. B. 1990. Interiorscape Design. American Society of Landscape Architects, Student Chapter. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

12. McKenney, C. B. 1991. All about plants. Waters Elementary. (Invited)

13. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Bulbs A-Z. South Plains Plant Society. (Invited)

14. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Designing with interior plants. Student Interior Design Society. (Invited)

15. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Development of the Horticultural Gardens and Xeriscape at Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University Wildflower Symposium.

16. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Diagnosis of plant problems. South Plains Plant Clinic.

17. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Why do trees change colors in the fall? Waters Elementary School. (Invited)

18. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Wildflowers of Mitchell County. Native Plant Society. (Invited)

19. McKenney, C. B. 1992. Flora of Hawaii. Department of Agronomy, Horticulture, and Entomology Graduate Seminar. Texas Tech University.

20. McKenney, C. B. 1992. Flowers: Selection, planning, and color bed maintenance. Keep Lubbock Beautiful: Color Up Lubbock Landscape Seminar Series. (Invited)

23 21. McKenney, C. B. 1992. Greenhouse pest and disease diagnosis. Texas Department of Agriculture Regional Inspectors Plant Diagnosis Clinic. Texas Tech University. (Invited)

22. McKenney, C. B. 1992. Plant leaves, what are they for and how do they differ? Waters Elementary School. (Invited)

23. McKenney, C. B. 1992. Principles of xeriscape. South Plains Plant Society. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

24. McKenney, C. B. 1992. Water conservation through xeriscape. Lubbock High School Biology classes. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

25. McKenney, C. B. 1992. Xeriscape development. Texas Tech University Native Plant and Wildflower Symposium. Texas Tech University.

26. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Buffalograss as an alternative turf. Dean's Advisory Council. Texas Tech University Gardens and . Lubbock, TX.

27. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Drought tolerant color for the High Plains. Master 's Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

28. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Drought tolerant color for landscape use. South Plains Plant Society. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

29. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Incorporating problem solving activities in interiorscape classes. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting.

30. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Taxonomy of flowering plants. Master ’ Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

31. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Where do better food and pretty plants come from? A look at agricultural research. Texas Tech Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Math Workshop. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

32. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Xeriscape development. Leadership Lubbock. College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Texas Tech University.

33. McKenney, C. B. and F. Gaitan-Gaitan*. 1993. Effects of seeding rate and burr treatment on the performance of Commanche buffalograss. American Agronomy Society Meeting. Southern Region.

34. McKenney, C. B. and F. Gaitan-Gaitan*. 1993. Ground covers for semiarid landscapes. American Society for Horticultural Science, Southern Region Annual Meeting.

35. McKenney, C. B. and R. E Zartman. 1993. Evaluation of native grasses to reduce irrigation water demands. Texas Tech University Water Resources Center.

36. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Annuals and perennials for the High Plains. Master Gardener's Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Lubbock, TX. (Invited) 24

37. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Color usage for maximum impact. West Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association Turfgrass Conference. Snyder, TX. (Invited)

38. McKenney, C. B. 1994. How do plants differ? Waters Elementary School Science Classes. May. (Invited)

39. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Landscape design principles. West Texas Professional Golfers Association. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

40. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Plant Taxonomy and morphology. Master Gardeners’ Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

41. McKenney, C. B. 1994. The seven principles of xeriscaping. The Water Conservation through Xeriscaping Symposium. Texas Tech University.

42. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Trees for your city. Panel Moderator. Keep Texas Beautiful State Convention. Lubbock, TX. (Invited)

43. McKenney, C. B. 1994. in a water conserving landscape. The Water Conservation through Xeriscaping Symposium. Texas Tech University.

44. McKenney, C. B. 1995. Introductory botany. Master Gardeners’ Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Lubbock, TX. Mar. (Invited)

45. McKenney, C. B. 1995. Landscape composition principles. West Texas Professional Golfcourse Association Seminar. Jan. (Invited)

46. McKenney, C. B. 1995. Landscaping with color plants. Master Gardeners’ Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Lubbock, TX. Apr. (Invited)

47. McKenney, C. B. 1995. Spring color diversity through fall bulbs. Lubbock Memorial Foundation's, "Fall at the Arboretum" program. Lubbock, TX. Oct. (Invited)

48. McKenney, C. B. 1995. The flora of Israel. Texas Tech University Department of Plant and Soil Science. Lubbock, TX. Sept. (Invited)

49. McKenney, C. B. 1995. What makes plants different? Waters Elementary School Sciences Classes. Lubbock, TX. Apr. (Invited)

50. McKenney, C. B. 1996. Greenhouse operations and management. West Texas Turfgrass Conference. Snyder, TX. Oct.

51. McKenney, C. B. 1996. Introductory botany. Master Gardeners’ Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Lubbock, TX. Mar. (Invited)

52. McKenney, C. B. 1996. Landscaping with color plants. Master Gardeners’ Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Lubbock, TX. Apr. (Invited)

25 53. McKenney, C. B. 1996. Quebec as the environmental capital of the world. PSS 5100 Seminar. Texas Tech University. Mar.

54. McKenney, C. B. 1996. Woody Plants for semiarid regions. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Foundation. Lubbock, TX. Apr. (Invited)

55. McKenney, C. B. and H. H. Tyler. 1996. The effect of ornamental grasses used as a windscreen on chili pepper yield. CEMAP Conference. Apr. (Invited)

56. Durham, R. E., C. B. McKenney, and E. B. Peffley. 1997. Development of a hypertext glossary for teaching undergraduate plant propagation. American Society of Horticulture Sciences Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT. July.

57. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Capstone Courses: A faculty perspective. Capstone Courses: Foundations and Applications National Satellite Teleconference. Blacksburg, VA. May. (Invited)

58. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Careers in horticulture. Lubbock High School. Lubbock, TX. Nov. (Invited)

59. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Future native wildflower releases from Texas Tech. Belsterling Foundation. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. Sept.

60. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Future native wildflower releases from Texas Tech. Native Plant Society State Officers. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. Sept.

61. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Implementation of a thematic approach to science education. Texas Tech University Teaching, Learning, and Technology Roundtable. Lubbock, TX. Sept. (Invited)

62. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Introductory botany. Master Gardener's Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Lubbock, TX. Mar. (Invited)

63. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Landscaping with color plants. Master Gardeners’ Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Lubbock, TX. Mar. (Invited)

64. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Marketing WaterWise promotions. Texas Association of Nurserymen Conference. Austin, TX. Jan. (Invited)

65. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Syllabus preparation. Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center New Faculty Orientation. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. Nov. (Invited)

66. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Time management teaching techniques. Texas Tech Transition Faculty Workshop. Junction, TX. Apr. (Invited)

67. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Update on native plant research at Texas Tech University. The Charles Weddle Wildflower Distinguished Lecturer Symposium. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX.

26 68. McKenney, C. B. and H. T. Kraus. 1997. Implementation of a thematic approach to science education. Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. Sept. (Invited).

69. McKenney, C. B. 1998. Adapted annuals and perennials. Master Gardeners’ Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Lubbock, TX. Apr. (Invited)

70. McKenney, C. B. 1998. Botany and horticulture basics. Master Gardeners’ Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Lubbock, TX. Mar. (Invited)

71. McKenney, C. B. 1998. Perennials for the Great Plains. Advanced Horticultural Studies on Herbaceous Perennials. Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center. Dallas, TX. Jan.

72. McKenney, C. B. 1999. Perennials for West Texas. Advanced Horticultural Studies on Herbaceous Perennials. Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center. Dallas, TX. Jan.

73. Peffley, E. B., R. E. Durham, and C. B. McKenney. 1999. Administrative bottlenecks in launching a web-based course. American Society for Horticulture Science, Southern Region. Memphis, TN. Jan.

74. McKenney, C. B. 1999. Distance education: A piece of the puzzle. Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University. College Station, TX. Sept. (Invited)

75. McKenney, C. B. 1999. Xeriphytic plants collected across West Texas. Conference on the Advancement of Science Teaching. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. Oct.

76. McKenney, C. B. 1999. Distance education as a means of earning a B.S. in horticulture at Texas Tech University. 13th West Texas Turfgrass and Grounds Maintenance Conference and Irrigation Seminar. Lubbock, TX. Nov. (Invited)

77. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Botany. Master Gardener’s Program. Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Lubbock, TX. Mar. (Invited)

78. McKenney, C. B. and B. D. Cejda. 2000. Women chief academic officers in public community colleges: Factors affecting mobility. Conference for the Study of Community Colleges. Washington, D.C. Apr.

79. McKenney, C. B. 2000. The CEMAP program and current plant promotions. Denton County Master Gardeners’ Program. Dallas, TX. Apr. (Invited)

80. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Color usage for maximum impact. TCA Maintenance Conference. DeSoto, TX. Apr. (Invited)

81. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Appropriate of ornamental trees and shrubs. Collin County Master Gardeners’ Program. Dallas, TX Apr. (Invited)

82. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Tooling Up for the New Millennium. Texas Advanced Master Gardeners’ Conference. College Station, TX. June. (Invited) 27

83. McKenney, C. B. 2000. The Future of Horticulture. Texas Advanced Master Gardeners Conference. College Station, TX. June. (Invited)

84. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Distance Education in Horticulture. Nahman Forest Educators Conference. Garland, TX. June. (Invited)

85. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Emerging Opportunities in Distance Education. Texas Nursery & Landscape Assoc: Educational Program. Houston, TX. Aug. (Invited)

86. McKenney, C. B. and B. D. Cejda. 2000. The Career Paths of Women Chief Academic Officers of Public Comprehensive Community Colleges and a Profile of the Institutions They Serve. Conference of Research on Women and Education SIG (A special interest group of the American Educational Research Association), San Antonio, TX, Oct.

87. Peffley, E. B. and McKenney, C. B. 2000. Distance Education in the Plant Sciences. Conference on the Advancement of Science Teaching, 2000. Texas A&M University, College Station. Oct.

88. McKenney, C. B. 2000. The Essence of Flower Gardening. Collin County Master Gardener Workshop. Dallas, TX. Oct. (Invited).

89. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Distance Education Opportunities in Horticulture. Legislative Initiative Program. TAMU- Dallas. November.

90. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Container Selection and Portable Color. Advanced Horticultural Studies Workshop. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center, Dallas, TX. January.

91. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Outstanding Roses for Texas. Region IV of the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association. Dallas, TX. March (Invited).

92. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Taxonomy and Introductory Plant Identification. Lubbock County Master Gardener Training. Lubbock, TX March (Invited).

93. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Integrating a Few Vegetables in With Your Annual and Perennial Color Beds. Wichita County Advanced Master Gardener Training. Wichita Falls, TX. April (Invited).

94. McKenney, C. B. 2001. The EarthKind and Texas SuperStar Programs. Tri county Master Gardener’s Training Program. Glen Rose, TX. May. (Invited).

95. McKenney, C. B. 2001. The Use of Landscape Roses in the Future. SERA-IEG Conference. College Station, TX June.

96. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Rose Research in North Texas. Texas Nursery and Landscape Research Board. Austin, TX. July.

97. McKenney, C. B. 2001. EarthKind Roses. Texas Nursery and Landscape Expo. Houston, TX. August. (Invited). 28

98. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Screening Annuals and Perennials for Salinity Tolerance. Ornamentals and Turf Field Day. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center – Dallas, TX. September.

99. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Medicinal Plant Research in North Texas. Ornamentals and Turf Field Day. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center – Dallas, TX. September.

100. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Using Annuals and Perennials. Collin County Master Gardener Workshop. Dallas, TX. Oct. (Invited).

101. Development of New Woody Plants by the Texas Coordinated Education and Marketing Assistance Program. 2002. Michael A. Arnold, Wayne A. Mackay, Jerry M. Parsons, Larry Stein, Greg Grant, Steven W. George, Tim D. Davis, R. Daniel Lineberger, H.B. Pemberton, and C.B. McKenney. Proceedings of the 12th Metropolitan Tree Improvement Alliance Conference (METRIA 12), Landscape Plant Symposium: Plant Development And Utilization, held in Asheville, NC, May 23-25, 2002.

102. McKenney, C. B. 2002. Interior Plant: Usage and Design. Tarrant County Master Gardener Workshop. Dallas, TX. Oct. (Invited).

103. McKenney, C. B. 2002. Using Annuals and Perennials for Color. Collin County Master Gardener Workshop. Dallas, TX. Oct. (Invited).

104. McKenney, C.B. 2003. The Rolling and High Plains of Texas: Regions of diversity. Advanced Hort. Studies Workshop. Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center – Dallas, TX. January.

105. McKenney, C.B. 2003. Diagnosis of Trees. Advanced Hort. Studies Workshop. Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center – Dallas, TX. January.

106. McKenney, C.B. 2003. Common Families of Urban Trees. Advanced Hort. Studies Workshop. Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center – Dallas, TX. January.

107. Reinert, J., C.B. McKenney and Raul Cabrera. 2003. Opportunities for Host Plant Resistance in Ornamental IPM Systems. Southwestern Branch Entomological Society of America, Oklahoma City, OK. February (Invited).

108. McKenney, C.B. 2003. Nutriceuticals. Molecular Breeding and Genetics Symposium Field Day, Dallas, TX. May (Invited).

109. McKenney, C.B. 2003 New Trends in Ornamental Plant Materials: The Texas SuperStar Program. Willbarger County Master Gardeners, Grandbury, TX. May. (Invited).

110. McKenney, C.B. 2003. Extending and Improving Customer Relations. Texas Nursery and Landscape Expo, Dallas, TX. August (Invited).

29 111. McKenney, C.B., J. Sloan, W. Mackay, K. Ong and S. George. 2003. Compost Use in the Urban Landscape. Agent Training Workshop sponsored by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Cooperative Extension. Stephenville, TX Sept. (Invited).

112. McKenney, C. B., J. A. Reinart, and R. Cabrera. 2004. Host resistance of Oenothera spp. (evening primrose) and Calylophus spp. (sun drops) to the flea beetle, Altica litigate. OFA Regional Conference, College Station, TX. Jan. (Invited).

113. McKenney, C. B. 2004. The impact of climate on landscape plants. Advanced Horticulture Studies. Texas A&M Dallas. Dallas, TX. Jan. (Invited).

114. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Collecting and raising your own wildflowers. BELO Home and Garden Show. Dallas, TX. Feb. (Invited).

115. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Horticultural botany. Potter County Master Gardeners via TTVN. Dallas to Amarillo, TX. Feb. (Invited).

116. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Using color in the landscape. Philanthropic Educational Organization. Ft. Worth, TX. April. (Invited).

117. McKenney, C.B. 2004. EarthKind Roses. Dallas Organic Gardening Society. Dallas, TX. Aug. (Invited).

118. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Minor Bulbs. Collin County Master Gardeners. Dallas, TX. Aug. (Invited).

119. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Enhancing wildflowers off the roadside. Philanthropic Educational Organization, Ft. Worth, TX. Aug. (Invited).

120. McKenney, C.B. 2004. The impact of pests and pathogens on a water conserving landscape. Texas Pest Control Applicators Associtation. Lubbock, TX. Sept. (Invited).

121. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Texas Superstar Plant Introductions. Ornamental and Turf Field Day. College Station, TX. Sept.

122. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Taming the wild ones. Charles Weddle Native Plant and Wildflower Symposium. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Oct.

123. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Annuals and Perennials. Collin County Master Gardeners. Dallas, TX. Nov. (Invited).

124. McKenney, C.B. 2005. Native Plants for use as Neutraceuticals. Collin County Small Acreage for Profit Symposium. Feb. (Invited).

125. McKenney, C. 2005. Development of on-line horticulture degree programs. Southern Region, ASHS Conference, Mobile, Al. February.

126. McKenney, C. 2005. Blending interactive video conferencing courses with WebCT. Trans Texas Video Network Conference, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, TX. February. 30

127. McKenney, C.B. 2005. EarthKind Color Plants. Dallas County Master Gardeners, Dallas, TX. Apr. (Invited).

128. McKenney, C.B. 2005. Texas SuperStar Research at the Dallas Center. Statewide Master Gardeners’ Annual Conference. Dallas, TX. May. (Invited).

129. McKenney, C. 2005. The M.S. non-thesis degree programs available from Texas Tech University. Dean’s Advisory Committee, Texas Tech University, from Texas A&M Dallas. June. (Invited).

130. McKenney, C. 2005. Horticulture research projects at Texas A&M Dallas. Belsterling Foundation Board. Dallas, TX. June.

131. McKenney, C. 2005. More than you really wanted to know about botany and nomenclature. Texas Nursery and Landscape Assoc. TMCNP Workshop. Texas A&M Dallas, TX. July. (Invited).

132. McKenney, C.B. 2005. Utilization of Dairy Compost in Urban Landscapes. Texas A&M Dallas Turf and Ornamentals Field Day. Dallas, TX. Sept.

133. McKenney, C.B. 2005. Ornamental Gardening Workshop. Tarrant County Master Gardeners. Ft. Worth, TX Oct. (Invited).

134. McKenney, C.B. 2005. Using Color in the Landscape. Collin County Master Gardeners. Dallas, TX. Oct. (Invited).

135. McKenney, C.B. 2006. WaterWise Landscape Color. Richland College Faculty and Staff. Dallas, TX. Jan. (Invited).

136. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Texas SuperStar Program. BIG Conference. Waco, TX. Jan. (Invited).

137. McKenney, C.B. 2006. WaterWise Landscape Color. Dallas County Landscape Workshop. Dallas, TX. Feb. (Invited).

138. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Non-parametric Statistics. Horticulture Graduate Seminar Program. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Feb. (Invited).

139. McKenney, C.B. 2006. A Focus on Landscape Horticulture and Ecology. Dept. of Horticulture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. April. (Invited).

140. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Using Color in the Landscape. McLennan County Master Gardeners. Waco, TX. June. (Invited)

141. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Designing with Tropical Plants. TNLA Expo. San Antonio, TX. Aug. (Invited).

142. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Trees for West Texas. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training workshop. Lubbock, TX, March. (Invited). 31

143. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Lawn Care. Fox Radio, Lubbock, TX, May. (Invited).

144. McKenney, C.B. 2007. The impact of culture on . Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Association. Lubbock, TX, May. (Invited).

145. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Tree Talk for Texans Radio Program, KRFE, guest moderator, Lubbock TX, May. (Invited).

146. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Unusual plants for unusual places. TNLA EXPO Educational Conference. Dallas TX, August. (Invited).

147. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Native and medicinal plant enhancement. Lubbock Christian University Science Seminar Series. Lubbock, TX, October. (Invited).

148. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Who is at a distance and how that makes a difference. Great Plains Idea working groups. Little Rock, Ak, Oct.1.

149. McKenney, C.B. 2008. Trees for West Texas. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training Workshop. Lubbock, TX, March. (Invited).

150. McKenney, C.B. 2008. Nightmare on Elm Street: How Not to Prune. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training workshop. Lubbock, TX, March. (Invited).

151. McKenney, C.B. 2008. Trees for West Texas. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training workshop. Lubbock, TX, March. (Invited).

152. McKenney, C.B. 2008. Tree Talk for Texans Radio Program, KRFE, guest moderator, Lubbock TX, Feb. (Invited).

153. McKenney, C.B. 2008. Sun and shade perennials: Using Texas SmartScape Plants. West Texas Chapter of ASLA, Lubbock, TX, March. 1 CEPH CEU. (Invited).

154. McKenney, C.B. 2008. Waterwise - Smartscape in the Landscape. Region 6 TNLA, June. 1 CEU for TCNP, TCLP, or TMCNP (Invited).

155. McKenney, C.B. 2008. Nightmare on Elm Street: How Not to Prune. TRAPS Conference in San Angelo, TX March 27-28th. (Invited).

156. McKenney, C.B. 2008. The Impact of Culture on Garden Design. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Association. Lubbock, TX, Aug. (Invited).

157. McKenney, C.B. 2008. History of French Gardening. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Association. Lubbock, TX, Aug. (Invited).

158. McKenney, C.B. 2008. Nightmare on Elm Street: How Not to Prune. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Assoc. Lubbock, TX, Nov. (Invited).

159. McKenney, C.B. 2008. Christmas Plants at the Arboretum. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Assoc. Lubbock, TX, Dec. (Invited). 32

160. McKenney, C.B. 2009. Nightmare on Elm Street: How Not to Prune. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training workshop. Lubbock, TX, March. (Invited).

161. McKenney, C.B. 2009. Trees for West Texas. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training workshop. Lubbock, TX, March. (Invited).

162. McKenney, C.B. 2009. Plant Material Introductions at the California Pack Trials. Dept. of Plant and Soil Science Seminar Series. Texas Tech University, April. (Invited).

163. McKenney, C.B. 2009. California Pack Trials 2009. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Assoc. Lubbock, TX, Aug. (Invited).

164. McKenney, C.B. 2009. New Practices for Water Conserving Landscapes. Texas Nursery and Landscape Assoc. Educational Conference, Dallas, TX. (Invited).

165. McKenney, C.B. 2009. Ornamental Horticulture at Texas Tech. Dept. of Plant and Soil Science Seminar Series. Texas Tech University, Sept.

166. McKenney, C.B. 2009. Rain Barrels and Water Catchment Systems. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Assoc. Lubbock, TX, Nov. (Invited).

167. Montague, T. and C. McKenney. 2010. Upcoming research on environmental impact and best management practices for olive production in Texas. Olive Ole’ Grower Day. Elmendorf, TX. Mar

168. Montague, T., C. McKenney, K. Decker, V. Baliga, and A. Bates. 2010. Research Update: Physiology of Texas olive trees when exposed to variable irrigation regimes. Texas Olive Oil Council. Carrizo Springs, TX. Sept.

169. McKenney, C.B. 2010. Rain Barrels and Water Catchment Systems. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Assoc. Lubbock, TX, Sept. (Invited).

170. McKenney, C.B. 2010. Nightmare on Elm Street: How Not to Prune. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training workshop. Lubbock, TX, March. (Invited).

171. McKenney, C.B. 2010. Trees for West Texas. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training workshop. Lubbock, TX, March. (Invited).

172. McKenney, C.B. 2010. California Pack Trials 2010. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Assoc. Lubbock, TX, Aug. (Invited).

173. McKenney, C.B. 2010. Provenance is not a city in Rhode Island. Texas Nursery and Landscape Assoc. Educational Conference, San Antonio, TX. (Invited).

174. Bates, A. and C.McKenney. 2010. Pruning 101. Lubbock County Master Gardeners. Feb. (Invited)

33 175. McKenney, C. 2011. Texas native plants for water conserving landscapes. West Texas section of the American Society of landscape Architects. Lubbock, TX. February. (Invited).

176. McKenney, C.B. 2011. Nightmare on Elm Street: How Not to Prune. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training workshop. Lubbock, TX, February. (Invited).

177. McKenney, C.B. 2011. California Pack Trials 2011. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Assoc. Lubbock, TX, May. (Invited).

178. McKenney, Cynthia. 2011. Gardens of Spain. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum. June. (Invited).

179. Michael A. Arnold, Donita L. Bryan, Raul I. Cabrera, Geoffrey C. Denny, Jason J. Griffin, Jeffery K. Iles, Andrew R. King, Gary W. Knox, Leonardo Lombardini , Garry V. McDonald, Cynthia B. McKenney, D. Thayne Montague, Genhua Niu, H. Brent Pemberton, Adam L. Purnell*, Larry J. Shoemake, Daniel K. Struve and W. Todd Watson. 2011. Provenance and tree selection for the urban forest. Urban Tree and Growth Symposium. September. Poster Presentation. (Volunteered).

180. Pemberton, H. Brent, Michael A. Arnold, Cynthia B. McKenney, Andrew R. King, William R. Roberson, and Wayne W. Hanna. 2011. Garden performance of Napier grass cultivars at three locations in Texas. ASHS Annual Conference. September. Poster Presentation. (Volunteered).

181. Henry, G., L. Beck*, T. Cooper*, T. Montague, and C. McKenney. Evaluation of mulch and pre-emergence herbicides for weed control in high density olive (Olea europaea L.) production. Crop Science Society of American Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX. October. (Volunteered).

182. Henry, G., L. Beck*, T. Cooper*, T. Montague, and C. McKenney. Post-emergence weed control in high density olive (Olea europaea L.) production. Crop Science Society of American Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX. October. (Volunteered).

183. McKenney, C. 2011. Native plants as neutraceuticals. Capstone class. Division of Plant Sciences, Univ. of Arizona. October. (Invited).

184. McKenney, C. and T. Montague. 2012. Olive research update from Texas Tech: A review in partnership. Austin, TX. Feb. (Invited).

185. McKenney, C. and T. Montague. 2012. Olive research at Texas Tech: What the future holds. (Invited). Texas Olive Oil Council’s Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX. August 186. McKenney, C.B. 2012. California Pack Trials 2012. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Assoc. Lubbock, TX, Sept. (Invited).

187. McKenney, C.B. 2013. Nightmare on Elm Street: Appropriate Pruning Techniques. Lubbock County Master Gardeners Training workshop. Lubbock, TX, March. (Invited)

34 188. McKenney, Cynthia, T. Montague and A. Elle. Online laboratory experiences: Does it work? Presentation at the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Palm Desert, CA. July. 189. McKenney, C.B. 2013. Olive research update from Texas Tech. Texas Olive Oil Council Webinar. Sept. (Invited).

190. McKenney, C.B. 2013. Flora of Kenya and Malawi. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Assoc. Lubbock, TX, Sept. (Invited).

Principal Subject Matter for Teaching: Ornamental Horticulture

Undergraduate Courses Currently Taught Arboriculture Garden Center & Nursery Mgt. Herbaceous Plant Materials Interior Plant Materials Greenhouse Crop Production Principles of Horticulture

Graduate Courses Currently Taught Advanced Arboriculture Advanced Interiorscaping Advanced Nursery Management Advanced Greenhouse Crop Production

Undergraduate Courses Previously Taught Floral Design Grounds Maintenance and Construction Tech Transition Seminar Turfgrass Management Turf and Grounds Management Plant Propagation Principles of Horticulture Seminar Woody Plants

Graduate Courses Previously Taught Adv. Turfgrass Science

Formal Courses Taught and Facilitated the Last Five Years: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total Undergraduate Courses Taught PSS 2313: Herbaceous Plants* 53  59  fall 112 PSS 3317: Interior Plants * 31  65  36 132 PSS 4000: Internship* 3 1 4 2 0 10 PSS 4001: Problems* 2 4 6 13 2 27 PSS 4313: Arboriculture*  55  **** 26 81 PSS 4314: Garden Center & Nursery Management* 34  43  fall 77 PSS 4411: Greenhouse Crop Production *** 30  43  73

Graduate Courses Taught PSS 5001: Problems in Plant Science 2 2 5 7 7 23 PSS 5317: Adv. Nursery Management*  5  12 fall 17 PSS 5316: Adv. Arboriculture*  13  **** 2 15 PSS 5319: Adv. Interiorscaping* 9  18  12 39 35 PSS 5415: Adv. Greenhouse Crop Prod. 6  15  21 PSS 6000: M.S. Thesis 2 2 2 4 2 12 PSS 8000: Ph.D. Dissertation 2 2 2 2 2 10 * Combined distance and live enrollment ** Distance *** New Course ****enrollment Sabbatical only 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total

Workshops (Organized/Conducted) (Career Total of 32): 1. McKenney, C.B. 1986. Color for the garden. Day program for students and area personnel at West Texas Junior College.

2. McKenney, C.B. 1987. How to fertilize your students' botanical interest. Program for area educators. Texas Tech University College of Education. 6 hours TEA credit.

3. McKenney, C.B. 1987. Incorporating plants in the classroom, K-12. Program for area educators. Texas Tech University College of Education Science Day. 1 hour AAT credit.

4. McKenney, C.B. 1988. How to fertilize your students' botanical interest. Program for area educators. Texas Tech University College of Education. 8 hours TEA credit.

5. McKenney, C.B. 1988. Incorporating plants in the classroom, K-12. Two-hour program for area educators. Texas Tech University College of Education Science Day. 1 hour AAT credit.

6. McKenney, C.B. 1988. Introductory horticulture (AG SCI 261). Two-day program for area educators. Texas Tech University Agricultural Sciences Program. 6 hours TEA credit.

7. McKenney, C.B. 1989. How to fertilize your students' botanical interest. Program for area educators. College of Education. Texas Tech University. 1 hour AAT credit.

8. McKenney, C.B. 1989. Introductory horticulture and plant production (AG SCI 261/362). Two-day program for area educators. Agricultural Sciences Program. Texas Tech University. 6 hours TEA credit.

9. McKenney, C.B. 1990. Native plants and wildflowers: Solutions for stressful environments. The Charles Weddle Wildflower Distinguished Lecturers Symposium. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Director.

10. McKenney, C.B. 1990. Plant production and landscape construction (AG SCI 361). Program for area educators. Agricultural Sciences Program. Texas Tech University. 6 hours TEA credit.

11. McKenney, C.B. 1992. Floral Design and Interior Landscape Development. (AG SCI 363). Agricultural Sciences Program. Texas Tech University. 6 hours TEA credit.

12. McKenney, C.B. 1992. Native plants and wildflowers: Preserving our botanical heritage. The Charles Weddle Wildflower Distinguished Lecturer Symposium. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Director. 36

13. McKenney, C.B. 1994. How to incorporate plants in the classroom. Workshop for Area Educators. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Day. 4 hours TEA credit.

14. McKenney, C.B. 1994. Native plants and wildflowers: Past, present, and future. The Charles Weddle Wildflower Distinguished Lecturer Symposium. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Director. Sept. 17.

15. McKenney, C.B. 1994. Water conservation through xeriscaping. Workshop for Area Educators. Environmental Protection Agency Education Grants Program. 4 hours TEA credit.

16. Mitchell, K.B. and C.B. McKenney. 1995. Water conservation through xeriscaping. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Day. 4 hours TEA credit.

17. McKenney, C.B. 1996. Water conserving landscapes. Science in the Real World. Texas Tech University/Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Day. 1 hour TEA credit. Feb. 24.

18. McKenney, C.B. 1997. Cool tricks with plants. Texas Tech University/Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Day. Nov. 15.

19. McKenney, C.B. 1997. Innovative uses of native botanicals: Past, present, and future. The Charles Weddle Wildflower Distinguished Lecturer Symposium. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Director. Apr. 12.

20. McKenney, C.B. 1997. Xeriscaping: The art of West Texas gardening. Continuing Education. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. Oct.

21. McKenney, C.B. 1998. Methods for evaluating teaching. Teaching Methods Working Group. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference. Charlotte, NC. Chair. July.

22. McKenney, C.B. 2000. Herbaceous annuals and perennials. Advanced Horticulture Studies. Extension Workshop for TNLA Members. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center – Dallas. Dallas. Spring semester. 10 CEU’s.

23. McKenney, C.B., S. George, and W. Mackay. 2001. Advanced Horticulture Studies on Annuals. Extension Workshop for TNLA Members. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center – Dallas. January. 10 CEU’s.

24. McKenney, C.B., S. George, and W. Mackay. 2002. Advanced Horticulture Studies on Perennials. Extension Workshop for TNLA Members. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center – Dallas. July. 10 CEU’s.

25. McKenney, C.B., S. George, and W. Mackay. 2003. Advanced Horticulture Studies on Urban Trees. Extension Workshop for TNLA Members. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center – Dallas. January. 10 CEU’s.

37 26. George, S., J. Mcafee, J. Sloan and C.B. McKenney. 2003. EarthKind Soil Workshop. Workshop for TNLA Members. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center – Dallas. February.

27. McKenney, C.B., S. George, and W. Mackay. 2004. Advanced Horticulture Studies on Stressful Environs. Extension Workshop for TNLA Members. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center – Dallas. January. 10 CEU’s.

28. McKenney, C.B. and A. Basinger. 2004. Charles Weddle Native Plant and Wildflower Symposium. Texas Tech Unviersity, Lubbock, TX. October.

29. McKenney, C.B., S. George, and W. Mackay. 2005. Advanced Horticulture Studies on Flowering Woody Ornamentals. Extension Workshop for TNLA Members. Texas A&M Research and Extension Center – Dallas. January. 10 CEU’s

30. McKenney, C. B. and D. Wilkerson. 2005. TCMP Review Workshop and Professional Exam. Four day workshop leading to the TCMP professional certification exam. June.

31. McKenney, C. B., S. George, and W. Mackay. 2005. Advanced Hort Studies on Flowering Woody Ornamentals. Four day workshop for 10 TNLA CEUs (TCLP, MCLP, TCNP, TMCNP). Jan.

32 McKenney, C.B., 2007. ASHS-SR Education Section, Mobile Alabama. Feb

Graduate Students Directed: (Career Total 33)

Ph.D Completed: 3 1. Lowery, Cynthia Murphy. 2005. Ph.D. Agronomy. Detection of Ricin and RCA in Immuno Assays. December. Dick Auld and McKenney, C. B. (Co-Chair ). (C.B. McKenney Co-Chair with Dick Auld).

2. Basinger, Ashley. 2007. Ph.D. Agronomy. Competency-based curriculum for the horticulture major: A national delphi- study. Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech Univ. May. (C.B. McKenney Co-Chair with D. Auld).

3. Bates, Amber. 2012. Ph.D. Agronomy. Neutraceutical development from Texas natives. December. (C.B. McKenney, Chair).

Ph.D in Progress: 1 1. Loneragan, Summer. (2015). Ph.D. Plant and Soil Science. Enhancing sustainable production of vegetables: An implementation model. December. (C.B. McKenney, Chair )

M.S. Completed: 22 38 1. Murphy, Cynthia K. (Lowery). 2000. Germination enhancement of Oenotheras with field production. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May. (C.B. Co-chair with N. Hopper).

2. Stoker, Vronka. 2003. Screening Landscape Ornamentals for Tolerance to Salinity. M.S. Candidate. Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University. Dec. (C.B. McKenney Co-Chair with Cary Green).

3. Smith, Crystal. 2005. Germination enhancement of native composites. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. December. (C.B. McKenney).

4. Smith, Pamela. 2005. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. December. (C.B. McKenney).

5. Peek, Andrea. 2006. M.S. Crop Science, Non-thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech Univeristy. Dec. (Committee Co-Chair, Dick Auld)

6. Countryman, Mark. 2006. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Dec. (C.B. McKenney).

7. McKnight, Tara. 2008. M.A. Hort Emphasis, Non-Thesis. College of Ag Sciences and Natural Resources. Texas Tech Univ. May. (C.B. McKenney).

8. Clifton, Melissa. 2008. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Dec. (C.B. McKenney).

9. Hodges, Andrea. 2008. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May. (C.B. McKenney).

10. Orzel, Kelly. 2008. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May. (C.B. McKenney).

11. Crosby, Leah. 2008. Most conducive Cucumber Cultivar for Space Implementation. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. December. (C.B. McKenney Co-Chair with Ellen Peffley).

12. Purnell, Adam. 2010. M.S. Horticulture. Determination of drought tolerance and parentage of live oak (Quercus virginiana) and escarpment live oak (Quercus fusiformis) accessions for adaptation to demanding environments. (C.B. McKenney).

13. Dickey, Shannon Dell. Spring 2011. M.A. College of Ag Sciences and Natural Resources. (C.B. McKenney).

14. Smith, Jheri Lynn. Spring 2012. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May. (C.B. McKenney).

15. Decker, Kaylee. 2012. M.S. Horticulture. Physiological Response of Olea europea L. to Drought. May. (C.B. McKenney, Chair and Thayne Montague Co-Chair).

39 16. Trembley, Cynthia. Spring 2012. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May. (C.B. McKenney).

18. Russo, Lora. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May. (C.B. McKenney).

19. Baliga, Vikram. 2012. M.S. Horticulture. Olive Physiology in Texas. Aug. (C.B. McKenney, Co-Chair with Thayne Montague, Chair).

20. Gosschalk, Jacob. 2013. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May. (C.B. McKenney).

21. Grubbs, Rebecca. 2013. M.S. Horticulture. Understanding the salinity tolerance of three High Plains bedding plant species in a hydroponics setting. Texas Tech University. May. (C.B. McKenney).

22. Poole, Jessica. 2013. M.S. Horticulture. Salinity effects on four Texas native plants in a hydroponics system. Texas Tech University. May. (C.B. McKenney).

M.S. In Progress: 9

1. Quartaro, Michael. Fall. (2016). M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (C.B. McKenney).

2. Dean, Benjamin. Spring. (2015). M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (C.B. McKenney).

3. Watts, Cole. (2014). M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (C.B. McKenney).

4. Clark, Heidi. (2015). M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (C.B. McKenney).

5. Trish, David. (2015). M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (C.B. McKenney).

6. Sweeney, Michael. (2015). M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (C.B. McKenney).

7. Cunningham, Daniel. (2015). M.S. Horticulture. Implementation of a garden in Turkana, Kenya. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (C.B. McKenney).

8. Mckelvey, Daria. (2015). M.S. Horticulture. Overcoming complex dormancy issues in four native forbes. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (C.B. McKenney).

40 9. Tengler, Kyle. (2015). M.S. Horticulture. Development of a sustainable vegetable garden unit for sub-Saharan Africa. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (C.B. McKenney).

M.S. Committees in Progress: 11 1. On Campus: 1 2. Distributed Learning: 10

Undergraduate Student Currently Advised: 27 1. On Campus: 7 2. Distributed Learning: 20

Masters of Agriculture Non-thesis in Progress: 1 1. Bukin, Matt. Non-thesis MAG @ Distance. May, 2013.

Graduate Certificates Completed: 1 1. Ye, Beixing. Fall. 2011. M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (Cynthia McKenney).

Graduate Certificates in Progress: 2 1. Brown, Beverly. Fall. (2013). Landscape Horticulture Management Certificate. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (Cynthia McKenney).

2. Shane, Lawrence. Fall. (2013). M.S. Horticulture, Non-Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. (Cynthia McKenney).

Graduate Committees Served: (Career Total 33) Doctoral Committees Served : Total 3 1. Teolis, Igino. 2003 Designing a horticulture laboratory course to accommodate students with disabilities. Ph.D. Candidate. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Dec.

2. Womack, Michael. 2004. Doc at a Distance. Ed.D. Candidate. Depart. of Agricultural Education and Communication, Texas Tech University and Department of Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University. May.

3. Lockett, Landry. 2007. Doc at a Distance. Ed.D. Candidate. Depart. of Agricultural Education and Communication, Texas Tech University and Department of Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University. Aug.

Masters Thesis: Total 13 1. Balch, Sandra. 1996. Impact of compost on vegetable production. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. December.

2. Kenworthy, Kevin. 1996. Evaluation of buffalograss germplasm from the Southern Great Plains for delayed fall dormancy. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. December. 41

3. Mitchell, Kevin. 1996. Non-Thesis. M. Ag. in Horticulture. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. Dec.

4. McGann, Linda. 1997. The impact of water quality on plug production of gaillardia, salvia, and pepper. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. December.

5. Applegarth, Ashley. 1999. Development of distance education materials in horticulture. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. December.

6. Sebastian, Bryant. 1999. Herbicide tolerance during seedling establishment in cool and warm season turfgrass. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May.

7. Lockett, Landry. 2000. Acceptance of native plants in water conserving landscapes. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May.

8. Aguilar, Olivia. 2001. Determining the effects of the Junior Master Gardener program on environmental attitudes of children, in third through fifth grades. M.S. Thesis. Department Horticultural Sciences. Texas A&M University. December.

9. McAlpine, Christine. 2002. Comparison of Digital Image4s and Compressed Video as Supplements in the Teaching of Floral Design. M.S. Thesis. Department of Horticulture Sciences. Texas A&M University. August.

10. Bassinger, Amber. 2003. Influence of mowing Height and Frequency on Root Density. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May.

12. Winn, Brian. 2007. Determination of Optimal Irrigation Practices for Selected Landscape Ornamentals. M.S. Thesis Candidate. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May.

13. Howard, Kara. 2007. Post Harvest Screening of Ornamental Sunflowers. M.S. Thesis. Department of Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University. May

Other Graduate Non-Thesis Committees Served: 13 1. Baumer, Victoria. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2013.

2. Brown, Isabel. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2012.

3. Greenfield, Rickey. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2013.

4. Homsi, Kenneth. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2015.

5. Kerlin, John. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2014.

6. Klag-Young, Lenore. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2013.

7. Lothrop, Lauren. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2013. 42

8. McWaters, Sheila. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2014.

9. Morgan, Christy. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2013.

10. Russo, Lora. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2012.

11. Tazwell, Munzio. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2012.

12. Watkins, Allison. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2012.

13. Williams, Jennifer. M.S. non-thesis in Horticulture @ Distance. Montague. 2013

Other Graduate Certificate Committees Served: 3 1. Elrod, Jacob. Graduate Certificate in Landscape Horticulture Maintenance. Montague. 2013 2. Jordan, Gwendolyn. Graduate Certificate in Landscape Horticulture Maintenance. Montague. 2013

3. Neufang, Ralf. Graduate Certificate in Landscape Horticulture Maintenance. Montague. 2012

External Support: Career Total -- $3,151,262 ($1,112,407 to McKenney)

Workshop Proceeds: Career Total $19,735 ($5,302 to McKenney)

1. McKenney, C. B. 1986. Antitranspirants. Texas Tech Graduate School. Account manager $800. Funded.

2. McKenney, C. B. 1989. Adaptability of groundcovers. Perennial Plant Association. Account manager $2,000. Funded.

3. McKenney, C. B. 1990. Adaptability of perennials. Perennial Plant Association. Account manager $2,650. Funded.

4. McKenney, C. B. 1990. Demonstration xeriscape. Texas Department of Agriculture Diversification Program. Account manager $12,000. Funded.

5. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Xeriscape/Plant Material. Kings Gate Nursery. Account manager $1,000. Funded.

6. McKenney, C. B. 1991. Xeriscape/Plant Material. Loan Star Growers. Account manager $2,000. Funded.

7. Auld, D. and C. B. McKenney. 1992. Buffalograss varieties. Frontier Hybrids. Abernathy, TX. $52,000 (1992-93; Account manager $26,000). Funded.

43 8. Peffley, E. and C. B. McKenney. 1992. Development of a P2 level greenhouse for transgenic plants. Institute for Biotechnology. Texas Tech University. $10,000. (Account manager $5,000). Funded.

9. Zartman, R. E and C. B. McKenney. 1992. Evaluation of native grasses to reduce irrigation water demands by metropolitan areas on the High Plains. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District #1. Lubbock, TX. $6,900. (Account manager $3,450). Funded.

10. Auld, D. and C. B. McKenney. 1993. Buffalograss varieties. Frontier Hybrids. Abernathy, TX. $52,000 (1992-93; Account manager $26,000). Funded.

11. Auld, D. L. and C. B. McKenney. 1993. Evaluation of drought and heat tolerance in buffalograss. Texas Tech University Plant Stress Line Item. $11,500. (Account manager $5,750). Funded.

12. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Selection of grasses for use as windbreaks in vegetable production. Texas Tech University Vegetable Research Line Item. $3,135. Funded.

13. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Water conservation through xeriscaping. The Environmental Protection Agency Education Awards Program. $5,000. Funded.

14. McKenney, C. B. and R. E Zartman. 1993. Evaluation of native grasses to reduce irrigation water demands. Texas Tech University Water Resources Center. $2,900. (Account manager $1,450). Funded.

15. Auld, D. L. and C. B. McKenney. 1994. Buffalo varieties. Plant Stress Line Item. $3,000. (Account manager $1,500). Funded.

16. Auld, D. L. and C. B. McKenney. 1994. Evaluation of drought and heat tolerance in buffalograss. Texas Tech University Plant Stress Line Item. $2,000. (Account manager $1,000). Funded.

17. McKenney, C. B. 1994. Selection of grasses for use as windbreaks in vegetable production. Texas Tech University Vegetable Research Line Item. $4,000. Funded.

18. McKenney, C. B., B. L. Allen, and D. L. Auld. 1994. Alpha West bioremediation studies. $5,000. (Account manager $1,667). Funded.

19. McKenney, C. B. and R. E Zartman. 1994. Continuation of evaluation of native grasses to reduce irrigation water demands. Texas Tech University Water Resources Center. $2,900. (Account manager $1,450). Funded.

20. McKenney, C. B. 1995. Selection of grasses for use as windbreaks in vegetable production. Texas Tech University Vegetable Research Line Item. $900. Funded.

21. McKenney, C. B. and D. L. Auld. 1995. Evaluation of Israel and Texas plant species as potential high value in xeriphytic conditions. TIE Program. $25,000. (1995-96) (Account manager $12,500). Funded. 44

22. Auld, D. L., and C. B. McKenney. 1996. National turfgrass evaluation program (NTEP) zoysiagrass/buffalograss. $6,000. (Account manager $3,000). Funded.

23. Durham, R. E., E. B. Peffley, H. H. Tyler, and C. B. McKenney. 1996. Multimedia enhancement of Horticultural Science curricula. Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center. $5,000. (Account manager $1,250). Funded.

24. McKenney, C. B. and D. L. Auld. 1996. Commercialization of Israel and Texas plant species as high value crops in arid environments. TIE Program. $25,000. (Account manager $12,500). Funded.

25. McKenney, C. B., H. H. Tyler, S. A. Phillips, Jr., and H. G. Thorvilson. 1996. A new focus on introductory horticulture and entomology curricula targeted for preservice elementary teachers. Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center. $5,000. ((Account manager $1,250). Funded.

26. Peffley, E. B., R. E. Durham, C. B. McKenney, and H. H. Tyler. 1996. Principles of horticulture for distance education. Texas Tech University Division of Continuing Education. $2,000. (Account manager $500). Funded.

27. Tarpley, Rudy and C. B. McKenney. 1996. Collaborative effort to revise reward systems for teaching. USDA/Kellogg. $15,900. (1996-98) (Account manager $7,950). Funded.

28. Tyler, H. H. and C. B. McKenney. 1996. Establishment of an outdoor learning facility. Texas Tech Fund 2005 Program. $1,800. (Account manager $900). Funded.

29. Durham, R. E., E. B. Peffley, H. H. Tyler, and C. B. McKenney. 1997. Multimedia enhancement of Horticultural Science curricula. Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center. (Account manager $1,250). Funded.

30. McKenney, C. B., R. E. Durham, and E. B. Peffley. 1997. Development of a World Wide Web educational delivery system for courses in the plant sciences. Texas Tech University Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center Pilot Grants Program. $2,875. (Account manager $958). Funded.

31. McKenney, C. B., R. E. Durham, and E. B. Peffley. 1997. Equipment for development of horticulture web site. Texas Tech University Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center Pilot Grants Program. $2,700. (Account manager $900). Funded.

32. Peffley, E. B., C. B. McKenney, and R. E. Durham. 1997-1999. Development of a World Wide Web instructional delivery system for horticulture foundation courses. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants Program. Total $65,653. (Account manager $21,884). Funded.

33. Auld, D. L., V. G. Allen, C. B. McKenney, and R. E. Durham. 1998-98. New crops for the Southern Great Plains. USDA Fund for Rural America. Total $100,000. (Account manager $25,000). Funded.

45 34. Borrelli, J., R. E. Sosebee, R. E Zartman, and C. B. McKenney. 1998-2003. Right-of-way mowing height research. Texas Department of Transportation. 1998-2003 Total $709,191; $163,237 per year. (Account manager $125,000). Funded.

35. McKenney, C. B. and D. L. Auld. 1998-99. Commercialization of Israel and Texas plant species as high value crops in arid environments. TIE Program. $28,000. (Account manager $14,000). Funded.

36. Auld, D. L., C. B. McKenney, Z. Yaniv, and B. Heuer. 1999. Commercialization of three medicinal species native to Texas and Israel. Texas Department of Agriculture- Texas Israel Exchange Program. $48,569. (Account manager $24,285). Funded.

37. Peffley, E. B., C. B. McKenney, R. E. Durham, and D. T. Montague. 1999-2001. Designing a horticulture laboratory course to accommodate students with disabilities. USDA Challenge Grants Program. $83,831. (Account manager $20,958). Funded.

38. Zartman, R. E, J. Borrelli, C. B. McKenney, and R. E. Sosebee. 1999-2002. Integrated roadside management system. Texas Department of Transportation. Total $237,825; $79,275 per year (Account manager $59,457). Funded.

39. Montague, T., C. B. McKenney, M. Mauer, L. Keith, and C. Green. 2000-2002. Determination of optimal irrigation practices for selected landscape ornamentals. College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Competitive Grants Program. 2000- 2002; Total $62,800. (Account Manager of $18,000). Funded.

40. McKenney, C. B., D. Auld, S. George, Z. Yaniv, B. Heuer, and C. Green. 2001-2003. Determining the tolerance of selected ornamental annuals and perennials to saline irrigation water. Texas Department of Agriculture: Texas Israel Exchange Program. Total $100,000; $50,000 per year. (Account manager $76,000). Funded.

41. McKenney, C. B. and D. Auld. 2002. Raider TM Wildflower Collection. Turner Seed Company. $15,000. (Account manager $7,500). Funded.

42. Ong. K. and C. B. McKenney. 2003. Potential of residual BonziTM injury on sensitive crops following an application of MilstopTM. Bioworks. $2,000. (Account manager $1,000). Funded.

43. George, S., J. Sloan, W. Mackay, C. McKenney, K. Ong. 2003-2005. Utilization of dairy compost in the urban landscape. TCEQ. $40,000. (Account manager total $10,000). Funded.

44. McKenney, C. B. and D. Auld. 2003. Educational and commercialization programs for Texas Native Wildflowers. Turner Seed Company. $15,000. (Account manager $7,500). Funded.

45. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Seed testing of treated native grasses and wildflowers. Turner Seed Company. $3,000. (Account manager $3,000). Funded.

46 46. Cabrera, A., S. Hill, C. McKenney and W. Mackay. 2004. Crape myrtle and landscape rose (Rosa spp.) responses to salinity. TNLA. $5,000 (Account manager $1,250). Funded.

47. George, S., J. Sloan, W. Mackay and C. Mckenney. 2004-05 Urban uses for composted diary manure. Year 2. Texas commission on Environmental Quality. $6,722. (Account manager $1,680). Funded.

47. Niu, G., R.I. Cabrera, C. B. McKenney, and W.A. Mackay. 2005. Determining plant water use and crop coefficients of selected nursery and landscape plants. Texas Water Resources Institute. $5,000. (Account Manager $1,250). Funded.

48. Cabrera, R., S. George, W. Mackay and C. McKenney. 2005-2006. World’s collection of crape myrtles. Naud Barnett and Associates (Dallas, Texas); funding through the Texas A&M Foundation. $ 5,000 (Account manager $1,250). Funded.

49. Cabrera, R., G. Niu, C. McKenney and W. Mackay. 2005-06. Evaluating the salinity tolerance of nursery and landscape plants. Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (Education and Research Foundation). $ 5,000 (Account manager $1,250). Funded.

50. Sloan, J., C. McKenney, and W. Mackay. 2005. Urban uses for composted dairy manure. Year 3. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. $25,000. (Account manager $8,333). Funded.

51. McKenney, C. and S. Metz. 2005. Ornamental efficacy and phytotoxicity of Dimension and Showcase herbicides. Dow AgroSciences. $2,000 (Account manager $2,000). Funded.

52. McKenney, C. and D. Auld. 2005. Growing Graduate Programs. Graduate School Distance Education Development Grant, Texas Tech University. $35,000. (Account manager $35,000 for graduate student support). Funded.

53. McKenney, C., J. Sloan, W. Mackay. 2006. Urban uses for composted diary manure. Year 4. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. $32,500. (Account manager $10,833). Funded.

54. McKenney, C. and S. Metz. 2006. Ornamental efficacy and phytotoxicity of dimension and Showcase herbicdes. Year 2. Dow AgroSciences. $2,000. (Account manager $2,000). Funded.

55. McKenney, C. 2006. Wildflower enhancement for Texas. Turner Seed. $15,000. (Account manager $15,000). Funded.

56. McKenney, C. and D. Auld. 2006. Distance Education Enhancement and Recruitment in Plant and Soil Sciences. Graduate School Distance Education Development Grant, Texas Tech University. $35,000. (Account manager $35,000 for graduate student support). Funded.

57. McKenney, C. 2007. Wildflower enhancement for Texas. Turner Seed. $30,000. (Account manager $30,000). Funded. 47

58. McKenney, C.B. and G.M. Henry. 2008. Tolerance of Miscanthus spp. Transplant to Pre- and Postemergence herbicides. Mendel Biotechnology. $6,610. (Account manager $3,305). Funded.

59. McKenney, C.B.,R. Zartman and Colleen Barry-Goodman. Roadside Vegetation Maintenance Survey: Pilot Study. 2008. CASNR Research Enhancement Program. $5,000. (Account manager $1,667). Funded.

60. McKenney, C.B.,R. Zartman and Colleen Barry-Goodman. Roadside Vegetation Maintenance Survey: Pilot Study. 2008. Texas Tech University ORS Seed Grant. $2,000. (Account manager $667). Funded.

61. Montague, T. and C. McKenney. 2008. Impact of post-establishment applied organic mulch on gas exchange and growth of landscape tree species. John Duling Grant. Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund. $6,732. (Account manager $3,366). Funded.

62. McKenney, C., T. Montague, D. Auld, R. Wright. 2008. Determination of drought tolerance and parentage of live oak (Quercus virginiana) and escarpment live oak (Quercus fusiformis) accessions for adaption to demanding environments. Tom’s Tree Place. $30,000. (Account manager $10,000). Funded.

63. McKenney, C.B. Enhancement of the M.S. in Crop Science and the M.S. in Horticulture Online Degree Programs. 2009. Texas Tech University Graduate School, Growing Graduate Program. $18,000. Funded.

64. McKenney, C.B.. The Impact of HydroStretch TM on the Growth and Development of Landscape Plants. 2008. HydroStretch, Inc. $6,248. Funded

65. Birney, D., C. McKenney and D. Auld. 2009. Pilot Oilseed Extraction Facility. Chevron Technology Ventures. $25,000. (Account manager $6,248). Funded.

66. Montague, T. and C. McKenney. 2009. Building the Olive Industry in Texas Through Expansion of Cultivation Sites and Production of High Quality Nutritious Olive Oil. Texas Dept. of Agriculture. $50,000. (Account manager $25,000). Funded.

67. McKenney, C.B., J. Brown, T. Thompson. 2009. Dept. of Plant and Soil Science Proposal. The James A. “Buddy” Davidson Charitable Foundation. $43,400. Funded.

68. Liu, Hongchao, S. Senadheera, M. Won, R. Zartman, and Cynthia McKenney. 2009- 2010. Technical Assistance for Lubbock TxDOT. $150,000. (Account manager $30,000). Funded.

69. Montague, T. and C. McKenney, Gerald Henry, and Jyotsna Sharma. 2010. Investigating Environmental Impact and Best Management Practices for Olive (Olea europaea L.) Production in Texas . $75,000. (Account manager $25,000). Funded.

70. McKenney, C. 2010. Wildflower enhancement for Texas. Turner Seed. $15,000. (Account manager $15,000). Funded.

48 71. McKenney, C. 2010. Website Enhancement to Facilitate Recruitment for Graduate Degree Programs in Plant and Soil Science. Texas Tech University Graduate School. $10,000. Funded.

72. Thompson, T., B. Trela, E. Hellman, T. Montague, and C. McKenney. 2010 – 2012. Enhancing academic programs in and enology at Texas Tech University. Texas Department of Agriculture. $70,000. (Account manager $14,000). Funded.

73. McKenney, Cynthia. 2011. Wildflower selection and enhancement program. Turner Seed. $30,222 for 2 years. $14,596 year1. Funded.

74. McKenney, Cynthia, Alon Kvashny, Richard Zartman and Amy Benoit. Lubbock TxDOT Interagency Agreement –05-1XXIA001. $81,046. (McKenney manager of $9,725) Funded.

75. Montague, Thayne, Cynthia McKenney, Jyotsna Sharma, and Gerald Henry. 2011. Investigating environmental impact and management practices for Olive (Olea europaea L.) oil production in Texas. USDA/TX Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Fund. $67,200. (McKenney manager of $24,192) multiple years. $28,560 for year 1. Funded.

76. Trela, Brent, Thayne Montague, Ed Hellman, Cynthia McKenney, and Tommy Thompson. 2011. Enhancing academic programs in viticulture and enology at Texas Tech University. TX Department of Agriculture. $36,203. (McKenney manages $3,620). Funded (2nd year).

77. Liu, H, S. Senadheera, M. Won, C. McKenney, A. Kvashny, K. Nelson, and R. Zartman. 2011. Technical assistance to the Lubbock District of TXDOT. $180,000. Funded. (McKenney manages $45,000).

78. McKenney, Cynthia. 2012. Wildflower enhancement for Texas. Turner Seed. $15,000. Funded.

79. Montague, Thayne, Cynthia McKenney, Jyotsna Sharma, and Gerald Henry. 2012. Investigating environmental impact and management practices for Olive (Olea europaea L.) oil production in Texas. USDA/TX Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Fund. $68,600. (McKenney manager of $27,520) multiple years. . Funded.

80. McKenney, C., A. Kavashny and K. Nelson. 2012. Technical assistance to the Lubbock District of TXDOT. $90,000. Funded. (McKenney manages $27,465).

81. Montague, Thayne and Cynthia McKenney. 2013 Selection of Redbud Species for Salinity Tolerance. Tree Fund, John Duhling Grant Program. $9,995. Submitted.

82. Montague, Thayne, Cynthia McKenney, and Jeff Johnson. 2013. Improvement of best management practices for olive (Olea europaea L.) oil production regions in Texas. Texas Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Brant Program. 68,701. Submitted.

83. Baker, Matt, Cynthia McKenney, and Mary Murimi. 2013. Developing the Next Generation of Developmental Horticulturalists in Eastern Africa: Briding Dryland 49 Production, Community Nutrition, and Human Understanding. USAID Food Systems Innovation. $99,935. Submitted.

84. Baker, Matt, Cynthia McKenney, and Mary Murimi. 2013. Developing Transdisciplinary Scholars in the Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences: An Institutional Capacity Building Project with Kenyatta University (Kenya) and Texas Tech University. CASNR Research Enhancement Program. $5,000. Submitted.

85. Murimi, Mary, Cynthia McKenney, Russ Wallace, D.B. Reed, S. Dodd, and S. Loneragan, USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant Project. $307,500. Submitted.

Patents and Releases: Total of 8. 1. McKenney, C. B., S. Balch, C. Murphy, V. Stoker, V. Hegemann and D. Auld. 2006. Plant variety protection application for Melampodium leucanthum ‘Raider White’. (PVP# 200300276).

2. McKenney, C.B., S. Balch, V. Hegemann, V. Stoker, C. Murphy, and D. Auld. 2006. Plant variety protection for Glandularia bipinnitifida ‘Raider Amethyst’. (PVP# 200300277).

3. McKenney, C.B., S. Balch and S. Metz. 2007. Germplasm release of Oenothera speciosa ‘Raider Pink’. Turner Seed.

4. McKenney, C. 2008. Zinnia angustifolia ‘Raider Gold’ trademark registered germplasm release. Turner Seed.

5. McKenney, C. 2008. Salvia farinacea ‘Raider Azure’ trademark registered germplasm release. Turner Seed.

6. Kenworthy, K.E., D. L. Auld, C. B. McKenney, F. Gaitan-Gaitan, C. C. Lowery, R. J. Wright, H.Kebede, M. Maurer, and D. L. Ryan. 2008. Buchloe dactyloides ‘Tech Turf’ buffalograss registered germplasm release.

7. McKenney, C. and T. Montague (2009). Quercus fasciata ‘Brazos Oak’ TM, US Trademark Serial Number Pending for Germplasm Release, Date Filed August 18, 2009.

8. McKenney, C. and T. Montague (2009). Ulmus crassifolia ‘Skyhook’ TM, US Trademark Serial Number Pending for Germplasm Release, Date Filed August 18, 2009.

Engagement and Leadership: A. University Committees and Service Since 1998:

Texas Tech University. 1. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Day. 1994-98.

2. Phi Alpha Xi. Horticulture Honorary Society. Sponsor. 1996-99. 50

3. Texas Tech University Teaching Academy. 1997 to Present

4. Texas Tech Golf Course Superintendents Association, Student Chapter. Sponsor. 1997-99, 2006-07.

5. Texas Tech Horticulture Society. Sponsor. 2006 to present.

6. Texas Tech Plagiarism Detection Software Group. 2007

7. Texas Tech Online Course Design Resources and Support Committee. 2007

8. Phi Kappa Phi Executive Board. 1995-1999; 2006 to present Chapter President 2008

9. Texas Tech Bioenergy Working Group. 2007

10. Distance Learning Executive Committee. 2007 to present

11. AAEC Graduate Program Review. 2007-2008.

12. TTU Quality Matters Coordinator. 2006-2007.

13. TEACH Program Teaching Portfolio Reviewer. 2006 to 2012

14. Blackboard Pilot Group. 2008 to 2009.

15. Wiki Product Assessment Committee. 2009 to 2011

16. Online Platform Selection Committee. 2011 to 2013

17. Special Committee on Distributed Learning. 2013.

18. Graduate Program Review team for RHIM. 2013.

19. Blackboard Pilot Group. 2013.

Texas A&M University. 1. Vice Chancellor’s Awards Selection Committee. 2005 to 2006.

B. College Committees and Service Since 1998:

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech Univ. 1. Curriculum Improvement Committee. a. Department of Plant and Soil Science Representative. 1989-99. b. Chair. 1997-99.

2. Distance Education. a. Advisement Board. 1996 to 2011. 51 b. Dual Enrollment Facilitator. 2001 to 2006. c. Masters at a Distance Task Force. 2003 to 2007

3. Nebraska Rewarding Teaching Program. Unit Leader. 1995-98.

4. Curriculum Committee. 1986 to 1999; 2006 to present a. Chair 1997-1999

5. Ag*Idea coordinator for horticulture course share and certificates

6. Strategic planning committee member 2011- present

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M Univ.: 1. McKenney, C. B. Coordinated Education Marketing and Assistance Program Board (CEMAP). 2000 to present. 2. McKenney, C. B.. Turf and Ornamentals Task Force. 2005-2006.

C. Departmental / Agency Committees and Service Since 1998: Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech Univ. 1. Dean's Advisory Committee. Departmental Representative. 1990-99.

2. Scholarship Committee. 1988-99.

3. Search Committees. Horticulturist. 1997-99, 2006, 2008.

4. Wildflower Symposium. Director. 1987-2006.

5. Dual Enrollment Ad Hoc Committee. 2003 to 2006

6. Masters @ Distance Coordinator. 2004 to present

7 . Strategic Planning Research Committee. 2005

8. Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee. 2006 to present Chair. 2006-2007

9. Greenhouse Operations Committee. 2006 to present. Chair. 2008-present

10. Tech Turf Club Sponsor, 2006 to 2007.

11. Tech Hort Society Club Co-sponsor, 2006 to present

12. Hort Society Judging Team Co-sponsor, 2006 to present

13. Pi Alpha Xi, member 1986 to present

14. Belsterling Foundation liaison, 1986 to present

15. Website Development Committee, 2007 to present 52

16. Chair mentoring committee for Brent Trela, 2009 to present

17. Member mentoring committee for J. Sharma, 2009 to present

18. Distributed Ed Leader , 2009 to present

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station 1. Compost Utilization Committee. 2003 to present.

2. Crape Myrtle Project Committee. 2000 to 2006

3. Dallas Resident Director Selection Committee. 2005

4. Forney Environmental Urban Development Initiative. 2005 to 2006

5. Housing Committee Dallas Center. 2005 to 2006

6. Awards Committee Dallas Center. 2005 to 2006

Texas Cooperative Extension 1. SERA-IEG. 2001 to 2006

2. CEMAP Advisory Board. 2000 to present

D. Professional Society Service Since 1998:

National Science Foundation 1. Graduate Research Panel. 2009 to 2012

CSREES: USDA 1. SBIR Program reviewer 2006 to present: a. Bevers, Randy. AgriTourism: A marketing tool for medicinal herbs. #2007-00438

American Society for Horticultural Science. 1984 to present. 1. Educational Advisory Board. 1996-98.

2. Teaching Methods Working Group. 1984 to present. Chair, 1996-98, 2004-2005.

3. Environmental Plant Stress Working Group. 1984 to present.

4. Ornamentals and Turf Working Group. 1984 to present.

5. Outstanding Undergraduate Selection Committee. 2001-2004.

6. Moderated Undergraduate Education Oral Section. 2000 – 2001, 2003 53

7. Review manuscripts for HortScience and HortTechnology 1997- present

Journal of Industrial Crops and Products. 2010 1. Review manuscripts

American Society for Horticultural Science- Southern Region. 1984 to present. 1. Education Vice President. 2005 2. Executive Board Member. 2007 to 2011; president 2011 3. Outstanding ACB Club Selection Committee, 2007 to present 4. Graduate Paper Selections Committee. 2007 5. Undergraduate Paper Selections Committee. 2009 6. SR-ASHS Distinguished Educator Awards Committee – Chair 2011-present

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. 1. Student Chapter. Sponsor. 1996-1999.

Texas Nursery and Landscape Association. 1992 to present. 1. Education Advisory Board. 1996 to present.

2. Grower Advisory Board. 2005 to 2008.

3. Region VI Honorary Director. 1997-1999.

4. Texas Tech University Trade Show Representative. 1992 to present.

5. Pre-Expo Educational Seminar Moderator. 2003 to 2010

6. Ideas for Action Facilitator. 2003 to present

7. Teaching representative to the TNLA / TAMU Joint Task Force 2003-2006

E. Industry / Professional Service: 1. Collin County Community College. Dean’s Advisory Committee. 2000-2002.

2. Richland College. a. Dean’s Advisory Board. 2001 to 2006. b. Chair, Curriculum Revision Committee. 2003-2004

3. Horticultural Consulting. University of Louisiana-Lafayette Department of Renewable Resources Program Review. 2001.

4. West Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association. Board of Directors. 1997- 1999.

5. SERA-IEG working group representing the Texas Cooperative Extension. 2002- 2006. 54

6. CEMAP/ Texas SuperStars Board for Plant Selections. 2000 to present

7. Quality Matters Peer Reviewer, 2007 to present

8. PSS Agricultural Field Day, 2008

9. PSS Turf Field Day, 2008

C. Community: 1. Collin County Community College: Dean’s Advisory Board. 1999-2004

2. Richland Community College: Dean’s Advisory Board. 1999-2006

3. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Foundation Board. 2006 to present a. CH foundation Grant Program Writer b. Program committee 2006 to present c. Handicap access garden committee, 2008 to present d. Chairperson, 2012 to present

4. Lubbock Master Gardeners – Invited Speaker 1986-1999; 2006 to present

5. Westmont Christian Church. 1984-1999; 2006 to present a. Elder, 1996-1999; 2011 to present b. Bible Class Leader, 2008 to present c. V.P. of the Board, 2011-2012

F. Professional Development Since 1998: (119) 1. McKenney, C. B. 1987. Greenhouse Growers and Interiorscape Conference. College Station, TX. Nov. 10-12.

2. McKenney, C. B. 1992. Project Interact/Implementing Teaching Symposium. Baton Rouge, LA Oct. 12-14.

3. McKenney, C. B. 1993. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Nashville, TN. July.

4. McKenney, C. B. 1993. Academic Horticulture Enhancement Mini-Sabbatical. Public Gardens and Arboretum of New England. July 20-Aug. 8.

5. McKenney, C. B. 1994. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Corvalis, OR. July.

6. McKenney, C. B. 1995. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Lexington, KY. July.

7. McKenney, C. B. 1995. Southern Region Teaching Symposium. Stillwater, OK. Oct. 23-25.

55 8. McKenney, C. B. 1996. Texas Association of Nurserymen’s Leadership Workshop. Houston, TX. Jan.

9. McKenney, C. B. 1996. Rewards for Teaching Workshop. Lincoln, NE. Feb. 15-17.

10. McKenney, C. B. 1996. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Quebec, ON. July.

11. McKenney, C. B. 1996. Southern Region Teaching Symposium. Ponce, PR. Oct. 17-23.

12. McKenney, C. B. 1996. Webmasters Web Page Development Course. Available at: http//aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu Jan.-Aug.

13. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Exceeding the Boundaries. Texas Association of Nurserymen’s Leadership Workshop. Austin, TX. Jan. 27-29.

14. McKenney, C. B. 1997. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Salt Lake, UT. July.

15. McKenney, C. B. 1997. Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center Courses: Authorware 1-4 (Summer/Fall); Sprint and Flatbed Scanning (Summer II); Adobe Photoshop (Summer II). Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX.

16. McKenney, C. B. 1998. The Texas Association of Nurserymen’s Leadership Workshop. Fort Worth, TX. Jan.

17. McKenney, C. B. 1998. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Charlotte, NC. July.

18. McKenney, C. B. 1998. Developing successful agreements between two year and four year colleges. College Board. Gulfport, MS. Dec. 9-10.

19. McKenney, C. B. 1999. Recruiting and keeping the best team—Building, maintaining, and leading your workforce team. Texas Association of Nurserymen’s Leadership Conference. Houston, TX. Jan. 14-15.

20. McKenney, C. B. 1999. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Orlando, FL. July.

21. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Texas Trends 2000. Texas Nursery and Landscape Association Leadership Conference. San Antonio, TX. Jan. 21-22.

22. McKenney, C. B. 2000. Women Chief Academic Officers of Public Community Colleges: Career Paths and Mobility Factors. Ed. D. Dissertation. Higher Education Administration. Texas Tech University. Lubbock. May.

23. McKenney, C. B. 2000. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Orlando, FL. July. 56

24. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Texas Trends 2000. Texas Nursery and Landscape Association Leadership Conference. Irving, TX. January

25. McKenney, C. B. 2001. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences- Southern Region Annual Convention. Ft. Worth, TX. February

26. McKenney, C. B. 2001. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Sacramento, CA. July.

27. McKenney, C. B. 2001. Teaching Online Courses. LERN, Inc. October.

28. McKenney, C. B. 2002. One Step Beyond: Exploring the Opportunities of Tomorrow. Texas Nursery and Landscape Association Leadership Conference. Austin, TX. January

29. McKenney, C. B. 2002. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences – Southern Region Annual Convention. Orlando, FL. February

30. McKenney, C. B. 2003. Managing for Performance. Texas Nursery and Landscape Association Leadership Conference. San Antonio, TX. January

31. McKenney, C.B. 2003. Impatica and Flash MX Software Training. Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, Texas Tech University. June

32. McKenney, C.B. 2003. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. Atlanta, GA. Aug.

33. McKenney, C.B. 2003. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Sacramento, CA. July.

34. McKenney, C.B. 2003. Roadmap to Effective Distance Education Instructional Design. University of Florida. September.

35. McKenney, C. B. 2004. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences – Southern Region Annual Convention. Tulsa, OK. February

36. McKenney, C.B. 2004. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Austin, TX. July.

37. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. Atlanta, GA. Aug.

38. McKenney, C.B. 2004. Camtasia presentation software training. TLTC, Texas Tech University. Dallas, TX. Oct.

39. McKenney, C. B. 2005. Attended and participated in the 2005 Ag Program Conference at Texas A&M University. Jan.

57 40. McKenney, C. B. 2005. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences – Southern Region Annual Convention. Little Rock, AK. Feb.

41. McKenney, C. B. 2005. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. Las Vegas, NV. Jul.

42. McKenney, C. B. 2005. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. Atlanta, GA. Aug.

43. McKenney, C. B. 2005. California Pack Trials.

44. McKenney, C. B. 2005. Attended and participated in the Turf and Ornamentals Field Day at TAMU Dallas.

45. McKenney, C. B. 2005. Dept. of Hort Sciences Undergraduate Teaching Retreat, College Station.

46. McKenney, C. B. 2005. Dept. of Hort Science Graduate Teaching Retreat, College Station.

47. McKenney, C. B. 2005. Attended and participated in the TTVN Users Conference in Corpus Christi.

48. McKenney, C. B. 2006. Attended and participated in the 2005 Ag Program Conference at Texas A&M University. Jan.

49. McKenney, C. B. 2006. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences – Southern Region Annual Convention. Mobile, Ab. Feb.

50. McKenney, C. B. 2006. California Pack Trials. April

51. McKenney, C. B. 2006. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. New Orleans, LA. Jul.

52. McKenney, C. B. 2006. Creating a welcoming classroom. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Sept.

53. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Moving from Good to Distinguished Teaching. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Sept.

54. McKenney, C. B. 2006. PowerPoint with Breeze. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Oct.

55. McKenney, C.B. 2006. John M. Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Texas Tech University, Oct.

56. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Creating Your Teaching Portfolio. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Oct.

58 57. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Public Works, Scholarly Acts: Working Out Boyer’s ‘Scholarship Reconsidered’. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Nov.

58. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Making connections: Using Learning Styles for Student- Centered Teaching. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Nov.

59. McKenney, C.B. 2006. Writing Your Teaching Philosophy. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Nov.

60. McKenney, C.B. 2006. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences – Southern Region Annual Convention. Mobile, Ab. Feb.

61. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Zen and the Art of Power Point. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Jan.

62. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Managing Difficult Situations. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Jan.

63. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Using Excel as a Gradebook. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Jan.

64. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Assessment 101: Writing Student Learning Outcomes. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Jan.

65. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Educating the Masses: challenges and Successes with Large Classes. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Jan.

66. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Creating your Teaching Portfolio. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

67. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Team-Based Learning: A Method for Teaching. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

68. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Higher Order Thinking Skills in Large Groups. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

69. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Beyond the Basics: Alternative Methods of Assessment. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

70. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Addressing Different Learning Styles in the Classroom. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

71. McKenney, C.B. 2007. What the Best Teachers Do. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Mar.

72. McKenney, C.B. 2006-2007. Lead21 Leadership School. USDA. June, October and February.

73. McKenney, C.B. 2007. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences – Southern Region Annual Convention. Mobile, AL. Feb. 59

74. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Managing Difficult Situations. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Jan.

75. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Using Microsoft Excel as a Grade Book. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Jan.

76. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Assessment 101: Writing Student Learning Outcomes. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Jan.

77. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Incorporating Advanced PowerPoint Features into your Lectures. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Jan.

78. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Creating Your Teaching Portfolio. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

79. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Team-Based Learning: A Method for Teaching Higher Order Thinking Skills in Large Group. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

80. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Writing Your Teaching Philosophy. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

81. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Beyond the Basics: Alternative Methods of Assessment. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

82. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Addressing Different Learning Styles in the Classroom. TLTC. Texas Tech University, Feb.

83. McKenney, C.B. 2007. What the Best Teachers Do. TLTC. Texas Tech University, March.

84. McKenney, C.B. 2007. The Power Trip. Texas Tech Quality Service and Professional Development, March.

85. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Identity Theft, TTU IT Division, Sept.

86. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Higher Education in Ag Conference. USDA, College Station, TX, June.

87. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Phi Kappa Phi. Triennial Convention, Orlando FL, July.

88. McKenney, C.B. 2007. CASNR Faculty Retreat, Aug.

89. McKenney, C.B. 2007. Wiki’s, LEARN Webinar, Sept.

90. TNLA Winter Workshop. 2008. Austin, TX. Jan 18-19.

91. Professors’ Workshop. 2008. Valley Crest Corp. Fresno, CA. Feb.

60 92. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences – Southern Region Annual Convention. 2008. Dallas. Feb.

93. Commercialization Resources Workshop. 2008. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Sept.

94. NRM 207 Range Plants 2008. (Audit Lecture)

95. Blackboard Pilot Training, Texas Tech University, TLTC, Lubbock, TX. Oct.

96. Cooperative Learning in a Large Science Class: Groups and the Hoops through Which You May Jump. 2008. Texas Tech University, TLTC, Lubbock, TX. Oct, 2008.

97. Business Environment for an Integrated Major and Technology Opportunities. 2008. Texas Tech University, Conoco / Chevron.

98. CASNR Faculty Retreat. 2008. August

99. Ball Horticulture Sustainable Greenhouse Production Conference. 2008. Allen, TX. Oct.

100. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences – Southern Region Annual Convention. 2009. Atlanta, GA. Feb.

101. 2009. California Pack Trials. 2009. CA

102. The American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Convention. 2009. St. Louis Mo. August.

103. TNLA Educational Conference. 2009. Dallas, TX. August.

104. 4th Practical Short Course on Functional Oils. 2009. Chicago, IL. August.

105. California Pack Trials. 2010. CA

106. USDLA Virtual Conference (Distance Learning). 2010.

107. ASHS Annual Conference. 2010. Palm Desert, AZ. Jul.

108. ASHS-SR Annual Conference . 2010. Orlando, FL. Feb.

109. Wiki Confluence Pilot Group. 2010. Texas Tech University, Lubbock.

110. Promotion to Full Professor. 2010. Texas Tech University, Lubbock. 111. Bartlett Tree Experts Workshop. 2011. Charlotte, N.C.

112. Sabbatical University of Arizona. Fall 2011. Tucson, AZ.

113. ASHS Annual Conference. 2011. Kona, HI. Jul. 61

114. Texas Olive Growers Meeting. 2012. Austin, TX Feb.

115. Spring Bedding Trials. 2012. Encinitas, CA March.

116. Sustainable Production of Vegetables Exploratory Trip. 2012. Belize May

117. Using Media Site to Enhance Courses. Fall 2012. TLPDC, Texas Tech University

118. Olive Growers Workshop. 2012. San Antonio, TX August.

119. AAIC Meeting. Nov. 2012. Sonoma, CA

113. ASHS Annual Conference. 2013. Thousand Palms, CA. Jul.

115. Spring Bedding Trials. 2013. Encinitas, CA March.

116. Sustainable Production of Vegetables Exploratory Trip. 2013. Malawi and Kenya, August.

118. Olive Growers Webinar. 2013. San Antonio, TX October.