Casey D. Mull, Ph.D. 301 South Church Street Athens, Georgia 30605 [email protected] (706) 202-7992
September 29, 2019
Courtney Dodd, Ph.D. Associate Director for Health, Families and Youth Programs Agriculture and Life Sciences Building 600 John Kimbrough Blvd 7101 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-7101
Dear Dr. Dodd and Members of the Search Committee:
With pleasure, I submit my application for the Program Director for Texas 4-H and Youth Development within Texas AgriLife Extension. Having benefited from the 4-H mission to equip and enable young people with lifelong skills, as a participant, 4-H camp counselor, 4-H staff member, and most recently 4-H faculty member, I bring a strong understanding of the 4-H mission to serve the citizens of Texas. With my experience in leading diverse youth development programs at both state and national levels, I am equipped to serve as the Program Director for Texas 4-H.
My county 4-H agent opened a door for me to enhanced learning when she entered my fifth grade classroom armed with both the 4-H Emblem and the reputation of a land-grant university. My 4-H experience was atypical to some. I never showed an animal. I never sewed a garment. I rarely prepared a recipe. My primary 4-H project was social dance and etiquette. There have been many 4-H project areas that I have now experienced in my twenty-five years with 4-H since Marilyn Poole entered Timothy Road Elementary. I realize now, what I did not know as a fifth grader: the content does not matter as much as the process of how youth gain that knowledge. Agriculture, the environment, and family and consumer sciences are critical to our organization yet incidental to the process that is 4-H. At its core, 4-H is the intersection of formal, informal, and non-formal learning. During my Extension career, I strive to replicate my 4-H experiences providing meaningful, innovative experiences that change the lives of young people.
I serve as a 4-H youth development professional focusing on military audiences, leadership development, and communications in public relations and marketing. My current role in 4-H is two-fold. I serve as a state level subject matter specialist in military programming and audiences while also serving as one of three national level youth development specialists on loan from the land- grant university system to the United States Air Force. In both roles, I am responsible for innovative, relevant, transformational, and evidence-informed youth development 4-H programs. These programs support youth and those adults who work with youth, in becoming contributing, self-productive, thriving community leaders.
My skills and experiences make me a unique candidate for Texas AgriLife Extension. I am an atypical candidate with diverse extension experiences that would equip me to lead and develop a long-term strategy for 4-H Youth Development programming. Below, I outline my experiences and impact under the broad themes of responsibilities of program leadership, program promotion and growth, administrative responsibilities, and relationships and representation.
Program Leadership A goal of my work has been to “do good.” As a 4-H’er, later as a 4-H camp counselor, and every day in my current role, my goal is to do good work and lead others to do their good work. In each event I plan, workshop I facilitate, or strategy I develop, my audience is first—how can I excel in quality for the 4-H’er, the leader, the volunteer, or the other stakeholder in my work? In addition to meeting quality, how does that good work benefit humanity? This idea has been my long-term strategy for 4-H youth Development programming—do good and the rest will take care of itself.
My programming in youth development has two primary audiences but complementary goals. Since 2009, I have developed and coordinated national-level and state-level youth development programs for more than 8,800 participants from 53 states and territories. Additionally, a second audience includes the caring adults who facilitate youth leadership development programming directly. In this role, my leadership philosophy is to build capacity in which others can create effective, innovative youth development opportunities. The programs I have conducted have resulted in thousands of educational contacts in over 80 different locations from Japan to Turkey and from rural Georgia to Washington D.C.
Program Promotion and Growth My initial full-time employment with Cooperative Extension focused on providing programming to underserved youth in 4-H programs. By building effective working relationships with external organizations and other youth serving organizations, I led our state in partnerships to serve thousands of military youth and families. The program we grew in our state serves almost 25% of the world’s military 4-H’ers and continues to expand today.
When I was initially hired, the context of my work fit within two sources of grant funding. Since that time, I have grown grant-funded support from $80,000 to over $1.2 million this year. Combined with these grants are donations and program revenue which provide me with the context of managing approximately $6.5 million in appropriated, generated, and donated funds. It is in forming relationships, leveraging collaborative connections, and creating opportunities that I expanded the reach of a project to support a large, more dynamic effort. I realize that accountability is not merely in the acquisition or management of funds but also in the public value of the programming developed. I continue to work within traditional print media and new technologies to allow for promotion of a public understanding of 4-H Extension work to build public and private advocates for 4-H Extension programs. Being good stewards of the public trust is required in the administration of our programs. This stewardship includes providing a strong return on investment, managing funds wisely, training and developing strong human assets as volunteers and employees and just as important is maintaining accountability in the implementation of our youth programming in areas of risk management, child safety and welfare, club administration. These
contribute to my ability to identify financial, human, and in-kind resources to enhance 4-H Youth Development programming.
Administrative Responsibilities The successful candidate will support and inspire a collaborative environment that protects all young people and fosters the open exchange of ideas and innovations through a culturally and intellectually diverse environment. Serving new audiences with interdisciplinary or new approaches is a strength I bring to a position. I serve as the Principal Investigator of the CYFAR Sustainable Communities project. The project just concluded and provided agricultural and environmental policy experiences to adolescents in two communities surrounded by the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Building agricultural literacy in these communities, whose economies rely on the service industry, requires an interdisciplinary approach from across campus and targets youth not usually reached by the traditional 4-H program in the community. Critical to this project was the sustainability after the grant funding concluded only a month ago.
Reaching new, diverse, or underserved audiences requires new methods of communication and program approaches. Especially with youth, the use of modern media and different methods is required. When the President of the University of Georgia proposed the elimination of 4-H in the state in 2010, we quickly discovered the power of social media, and also the power of youth voice. While that social media response did not solely save 4-H, it did provide a foundation for new engagement among youth and young alumni. I became chair of the 4-H Marketing Committee to leverage social media support from current and recent 4-H’ers immediately following this experience. At the same time, with the valuable feedback we leveraged during the resulting messaging campaign, we continue to grow and leverage resources.
I bring experiences in the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of new Extension professionals and volunteers and facilitate professional development for those individuals. In addition to my Extension knowledge and experience, my role as an Air Force Reservist provides opportunities to recruit, hire, and orient military members new to our unit.
Relationships and Representation This position will provide stewardship for strategic collaborations across mission areas and Extension program areas. To accomplish this, I strive to construct an environment in which 4-H professionals are respected as experts in their field of youth development. Working with a team of colleagues, we have adapted Ernest Boyer’s scholarship of engagement to apply to the scholarship of 4-H. We found a lack of understanding of how 4-H operates as a laboratory for the academic discipline of youth development. As we continue with the scholarship of 4-H, faculty and staff members strengthen their understanding of the scholarship of discovery, application, integration, and teaching, realizing their role as scholarly-practitioners. This resulting knowledge provides for continued interdisciplinary collaborations among other academic departments, units, and colleges less familiar with 4-H as that living laboratory of youth development. Over the past decade, I have shared the scholarship of 4-H youth development with 10,000 individuals from county to international levels as well as supported other faculty and staff members in building their applied research agenda in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working closely with other youth serving organizations, such as the military, indicates a way to expand the reach of 4-H through collaborations, cooperation and partnerships.
Over the past decade, I have built relationships with internal and external state, regional and national stakeholders. Honored is the best word to describe how I feel in serving on the presidents council of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. This experience has provided personal and professional development opportunities to establish lasting, genuine relationships with individuals across the extension system, USDA, National 4-H Council. Serving as the current president of the Joint Council of Extension Professionals enabled me to understand better the grassroots advocacy work of our 10,000 extension professionals nationwide.
In summary, my experiences and qualifications align with the desire of Texas AgriLife Extension to identify a leader dedicated to fostering innovative, high impact Extension programs. My vision of 4-H is to lead an organization that provides for quality youth development experiences through faculty and staff members who believe in the Extension Workers’ Creed. My goal is to propel Texas 4-H towards the aspirations of our 4-H and Extension pioneers.
My hope is to lead a diverse, growing organization to enhance Texas 4-H in access to quality programming and enhanced learning, and to grow the entire state’s investment in youth development programming through community engagement. I recognize the foundation built by the current and past leadership of Texas AgriLife Extension and look forward to any contribution I can make. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Casey D. Mull
Curriculum Vitae
Name: Casey Downs Mull Address 319 Hoke Smith Annex, Athens, GA 30602 Title: Extension 4-H Specialist Department: Cooperative Extension – 4-H / Youth Development: 100% Service Phone: 706-542-4444 Email: [email protected]
Formal Education Doctor of Philosophy 2014 The University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia Major: Adult Education, Learning, and Organizational Development Dissertation: Boundary-Spanning Behaviors of Individuals Engaged with the U.S. Military Community Master of Public Administration 2008 The University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia Specialization: Public Budgeting and Finance Bachelor of Science 2006 Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem, North Carolina Major: Business Minor: History
Professional Experience 2016 – present United States Air Force Reserve 2017-present – Deputy Chief, Public Affairs, 94th Airlift Wing
• Lead twelve full-time and part-time photojournalists and broadcasters. • Engage leaders, Airmen, and communicators to deliver the right message at the right time to the right audience through command information, media relations, and community engagement • Aid commanders in crafting messages for internal and external stakeholders • The 94th Airlift Wing has eight C-130H3 Hercules airframes, 2,000 personnel, and conducts tactical airlift and airdrop and aeromedical evacuation • Economic impact of the wing is $172 million per year and is in the ninth largest media market in the country Impact • Candidate was instrumental in local media engagement during Hurricanes Irma and Maria recovery and relief
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• Candidate ensured a national television affiliate could embed with relief and recovery operations in Puerto Rico.
2009 – present Extension Military Specialist, 4-H / Youth Development College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences University of Georgia
• Provide leadership for State 4-H Military Programs in cooperation with appropriate state 4-H faculty, county extension faculty and staff, and volunteers • Develop effective, relevant program planning and support county faculty in their program planning including but not limited to analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation • Communicate with all stakeholders of Georgia 4-H military programs • Communicate and maintain collection of resource materials and program information relating to and supporting youth and families. • Explore and develop collaborative opportunities between the University of Georgia / 4-H and military-community helping professionals • Manage 4-H Foundation and UGA Sponsored Programs related grant- funded projects • Oversee programming for and about military members, spouses, and children for Cooperative Extension • Serve as part of the state 4-H faculty to plan, implement and support 4-H programming in Georgia • Partner with county-based faculty and staff in executing programming at Georgia’s military installations and with guard and reserve populations in each county Impact • Since 2013 promotion, has trained or presented to over 3,501 adults and individuals from 36 states and territories and 7 different countries, representing over 32 land-grant universities with presentations to over 10,194 while employed by the University of Georgia • Coordinated or co-coordinated programs serving 8,076 from 53 states and territories and 6 countries • Scholarship of and in Cooperative Extension, 4-H, and community engagement is recognized nationally and internationally in the areas of program evaluation, survey development, and boundary-spanning • Provided technical assistance, program development, and staff development, and evaluation support for 84 Air Force bases worldwide through a grant-funded special project • Secured over $10 million in grants, gifts, and donations • Contributed to 24 collaborative efforts with 58 agencies, universities, departments and/or units
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• Authored or co-authored 40 publications including 2 book chapters, 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 conference proceedings, 12 articles and reports, and 21 curricula or guides. • Received 5 national awards and 5 state awards • Elected to serve as president of the largest association of youth development professionals, the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, and the president of the Joint Council of Extension Professionals, representing 10,000 members of 7 different extension associations
2006 – 2009 State Military Coordinator, 4-H/Youth Development University of Georgia Cooperative Extension • Progressively increasing responsibility resulting in reclassification and creation of a faculty position • Developed collaborative partnerships with over 70 units and groups throughout Georgia • Chair of the 4-H Marketing Committee which led to over 320 pieces of media and supplemental materials developed for local and statewide branding
2005 – 2006 Program Assistant for Military Programs, 4-H/Youth Development University of Georgia Cooperative Extension • Designed and developed the first summer camping program for military dependents in the state of Georgia • Ensured the safety and security of 65 youth participants
2005 – 2006 Campus Campaign Manager / Recruiter Teach For America, New York, New York • Collaborated with school-based team to persuade seniors to join national movement • 69 applicants for the year, representing a 113% growth over the previous year with significant increases in key areas (300% growth among African- American applicants)
2002 – 2004 4-H Camp Counselor, Leadership Counselor (2004) University of Georgia, Rock Eagle 4-H Center • Supervised eighteen counselors and their curriculum and created guidelines for their actions • Chaired nightly meetings for adults and children • Ensured the safety of 2,100 campers during the summer of 2004 (7,200 campers overall) • Taught a variety of classes as needed
Academic Appointments
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2019 – present Senior Public Service Associate (effective 1 July 2019) 4-H / Youth, Cooperative Extension College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 2016 – present Graduate Faculty, University of Georgia 2016 – present Adjunct Public Service Associate, Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 2013 – 2019 Public Service Associate 4-H / Youth, Cooperative Extension College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 2009 – 2013 Public Service Assistant 4-H / Youth, Cooperative Extension College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Publications and Media
Refereed Journal Articles Berg, A., Bales, D., Mull, C.D. (in review). Perceptions of scholarship among county-based extension faculty. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement Mull, C.D. (in review). Power in university-community partnerships: A case of the 4-H / Military Partnership. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement Mull, C.D., Sandmann, L.R., & Valentine, T. (in process). Examining the boundary-spanning behaviors of community based adult educators. Academy of Management Journal. James, C., Newberry, M.G., & Mull, C.D. (in review). Cloverleaf communication apprehension: Influential extent of the 4-H project achievement process. Journal of Youth Development. James, C., Howell, N., & Mull, C.D. (2019). Plickers for success: A technological tool for advancement in data collection. Journal of Extension. Sandmann, L.R., Jordan, J.W., Mull, C.D., & Valentine, T. (2014). Measuring boundary spanning behaviors in community engagement. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 18(3), 83-96. Mull, C.D. & Jordan, J.W. (2014). 4-H professionals spanning boundaries. Reclaiming Children and Youth, 23(3).
Book Chapters Mull, C.D., Daniel, J. & Jordan, J.W. (2018). Where scholarship and practice meet: Perspectives from Cooperative Extension. In A. Kezar, Y. Drivalas & Kitchen, J. (Eds.), Envisioning public scholarship for our time: Models for higher education researchers. Herndon, VA:Stylus Publishing. Mull, C.D. & Adams, K.R. (2017). The identification, influence, and impact of boundary spanners within research-practice partnerships. In R.M. Reardon & J. Leonard (Eds.),
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Exploring the community impact of research-practice partnerships in education (271- 295). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Conference Proceedings Valentine, T., Adams, K.R., Mull, C.D., Tino, C., & Fedeli, M. (2017). Mapping the boundary spanning behaviors of professionals: Findings from three exploratory studies. SCUTREA Conference: Edinburgh, Scotland. Mull, C.D. (2017). Boundary-spanning behaviors of individuals engaged with the US military community. SCUTREA Conference: Edinburgh, Scotland. Jordan, J.W., Adams, K.R., & Mull, C.D. (2013). Boundary spanning roles in communities and organizations: Implications for adult educators. Opening keynote symposium at the Adult Education Research Conference, St. Louis, MO. http://www.adulterc.org/Proceedings/2013/symposia/jordan.pdf
Exhibits and Poster Sessions Mull, C.D. (2015). Measures of resiliency for military camping audiences. Epsilon Sigma Phi, Athens, GA. Mull, C.D. (2015). Examining the boundary spanning behaviors of actors within community- university partnerships. International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement, Boston, MA. Jordan, J.W., & Mull, C.D. (2015). Creating an instrument to measure boundary spanning behaviors. UGA College of Education Research Conference, Athens, GA. Buckley, J., Cowie, I., and Mull, C.D. (2012). Simple Surveys: Training & Resources Build Georgia Cooperative Extension’s Capacity to Document Impact. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Association Conference, Orlando, Florida. Mull, C.D. (2012). Provus’s Discrepancy Model of Program Evaluation. Adult Education Research Symposium, Athens, GA. Mull, C.D. (2012). University Community Engagement: Serving Those Who Serve. UGA Cooperative Extension Winter Conference, Eatonton, GA. Mull, C.D. (2011). Engaging the Armed Forces. National Outreach Scholarship Conference, East Lansing: MI. Jordan, J.W. & Mull, C.D. (2010) Youth in Action: 4-H Ambassador Program. Children, Families, and Youth at Risk Conference, San Francisco, CA. Jordan, J.W. & Mull, C.D. (2009). Media Matinee: Teaching Through Edutainment. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Athens, GA. Mull, C.D. & Jordan, J.W. (2009). Collaborating for Successful Military Family Days. DoD Family Readiness Conference, Chicago, IL. Mull, C.D. & Young, S.K. (2009). Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summit. DoD Family Readiness Conference, Chicago, IL
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Jordan, J.W. & Mull, C.D. (2008). Leadership 7: Improving Teen Leadership Councils. National Youth at Risk Conference, Savannah, GA. Mull, C.D. (2007). Georgia 4-H Military Programs and Operation: Military Kids. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Athens, GA.
Articles Mull, C.D. “A Value Proposition for our Professional Association” e-News. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. June 2018. Mull, C.D. “Memorial Day Message” e-News. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. May 2018. Mull, C.D. “PILD Update” e-News. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. May 2018. Mull, C.D. “Introduction to Life Membership” Life Committee Newsletter. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. March 2018. Mull, C.D. “4-H Creates Powerful Moments” e-News. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. March 2018. Mull, C.D. “Glad Tidings” e-News. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. December 2017. Mull, C.D. “I Am Georgia 4-H” Clover Cornerstone. Georgia 4-H Foundation. Summer 2010. Mull, C.D. “Military and 4-H Partnerships Extend Services to Georgia Military Families” Georgia County Government. Association of County Commissioners in Georgia. July 2010. Mull, C.D. “Georgia 4-H Assists State Military Families” Clover Cornerstone. Georgia 4-H Foundation: April 2007.
Bulletins, Circulars or Reports Mull, C.D. & Tompkins, C. (2018). Project GROWL Report to USDA. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2017). 4-H Military Partnership Report to Kansas State University. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. & Tompkins, C. (2017). Project GROWL Report to USDA. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D & Tompkins, C. (2016). Project GROWL Report to USDA. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2016). 4-H Military Partnership Report to Kansas State University. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension.
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Corkins, C & Mull, C.D. (2015). A literature summary of child care and youth programs prepared for Headquarters, US Air Force Child and Youth Programs. Kansas State University: Manhattan, KS. Mull, C.D., Jordan, J.W., & Daniel, J.B. (2015). Scholarship of 4-H. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension Mull, C.D. (2015). 4-H Military Partnership Report to Kansas State University. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2015). Project GROWL Report to USDA. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2014). Air National Guard Camps Evaluation Impact Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension Mull, C.D. (2014). Department of Defense Deployment Support Camps Final Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension Mull, C.D. (2014). Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summits Evaluation Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2014). Project GROWL Report to USDA. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. Ed. (2014). Air Force Aim High Annual Report. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University. Mull, C.D. (2014). 4-H Military Partnership Report to Kansas State University. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Sandmann, L.R., Jordan, J.W., Mull, C.D., & Valentine, T. (2014). Vice lMeasuring Boundary Spanners Behaviors & Community Engagement. Athens, Ga: UGA College of Education Mull, C.D. Ed. (2013) Air Force Aim High Annual Report. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University. Mull, C.D. (2013). Georgia 4-H Military Programs Annual Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Stone, B.E. & Mull, C.D. (2013). Georgia OMK Annual Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2012). Georgia 4-H Military Programs Annual Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. Ed. (2012). Air Force Aim High Annual Report. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University. Eason, M.D. & Mull, C.D. (2012). Georgia OMK Annual Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension.
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Mull, C.D. (2011). Georgia 4-H Military Programs Annual Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D., Mullins, B., and Bozeman, K. (2011). “Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit Final Report to Purdue University.” Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. Ed. (2011). Air Force Aim High Annual Report. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University. Kelley, B. & Mull, C.D. (2011). Operation Purple Camp Report to National Military Family Association. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2011). 4-H Military Liaison Report to Kansas State University/4-H National Headquarters. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Eason, M.D. & Mull, C.D. (2011). Georgia OMK Annual Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Parnell, A. & Mull, C.D. (2010). Operation Purple Camp Report to National Military Family Association. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2010) 4-H Military Liaison Report to Kansas State University/4-H National Headquarters Mull, C.D. (2010). Georgia 4-H Military Programs Annual Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2010). Georgia OMK Annual Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. [Ed.] (2009-2012). The key newsletter: a newsletter for Air Force Key Spouses. Air Force Airman and Family Services – 27 issues Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2009). Operation Purple Camp Report to National Military Family Association. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2009). 4-H Military Liaison Report to Kansas State University/4-H National Headquarters. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2008). Operation Purple Camp Report to National Military Family Association. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2008). 4-H Military Liaison Report to Kansas State University/4-H National Headquarters. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. Ed. Dasher, S.L., and Schupska, S. (2008). Georgia OMK Annual Report. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Marable, M. & Mull, C.D. (2007), 4-H Military Liaison Report to Kansas State University/4- H National Headquarters. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension. Marable, M. & Mull, C.D. (2006). 4-H Military Liaison Report to Kansas State University/4- H National Headquarters. Athens, GA: UGA Cooperative Extension.
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Curricula and Support Packets Atkinson, T.C., Mull, C.D., Ashurst, K. (2019) Operation Purple Camp Facilitators Curriculum. Arlington, VA: National Military Family Association. Bozeman, K.L., & Mull, C.D. (2018). “4-H Magical Mystery Workshop.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2017). “Air Force Youth of the Year Facilitation Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2017). “Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit Guide” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2017). “AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit Classic Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2017). “AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit Adventure Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2016). “Air Force Youth of the Year Facilitation Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2016). “Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit Guide” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2016). “AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit Classic Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2016). “AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit Adventure Guide.” Athens: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2016). “This Student Council Meeting is Out of Order!: ParliPro for the Teacher Advisor.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2015). “Air Force Youth of the Year Facilitation Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2015). “Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit Guide” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2015). “AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit Classic Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2015). “AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit Adventure Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2015). “Plan of Work for Marketing & Outreach.” Boca Rotan, FL: National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. Buckley, J.D., Cantwell, J., & Mull, C.D. (2014). “Data Tabulation Spreadsheet” [computer publication]. Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2014). “Air Force Youth of the Year Facilitation Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
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Mull, C.D. (2014). “Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit Guide” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2014). “AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit Classic Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2014). “AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit Adventure Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2014). “Plan of Work for Marketing & Outreach.” Boca Rotan, FL: National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. Mull, C.D. (2013). “Air Force Youth of the Year Facilitation Guide.” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Buckley, J.D., Daniel, J.B., & Mull, C.D. (2012). “Data Tabulation Spreadsheet.” [computer publication]. Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Murrah-Hanson, A.L., Mull, C.D., et. al. (2011). “Air Force Adventure and Camping Guides.” Manhattan, KS. Kansas State University. Mull, C.D. (2009). “CYFAR Military Partnership Post-Conference Program.” Manhattan, KS. Kansas State University. Mull, C.D. & Jordan, J.W. (2009). Leadership 7: Blasting Off Leadership Curriculum Guide. Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D. (2007). “Clovers & Camo: A Few Good Kids Lesson Plan” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Jordan, J.W. & Mull, C.D. (2007). “Georgia 4-H State Council 2007 Facilitator’s Guide” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Mull, C.D., Ed. (2007). “Military Programming in Georgia through Georgia 4-H (An Overview)” Athens, GA: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
Programs and Ceremony Guides Mull, C.D. (2015) “Air Force Youth of the Year Award Ceremony” Kansas State University. Mull, C.D. (2014) “Air Force Youth of the Year Award Ceremony” Kansas State University. Mull, C.D. (2013) “Air Force Youth of the Year Award Ceremony” Kansas State University. Mull, C.D. (2012) “Air Force Youth of the Year Award Ceremony” Kansas State University. Mull, C.D. (2011) “Air Force Youth of the Year Award Ceremony” Kansas State University. Mull, C.D. (2010) “Air Force Youth of the Year Award Ceremony” Kansas State University.
Web-Based Curriculum and Training Resources
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2010 Air Force School Liaison Officer Training, AFFIRST Online Portal – Viewing is on a password protected, internal Air Force site and a link is unable to be shared http://www.affirst.org
Web-based Communication Activities Responsible for design and content development of the following websites; sites serve as the primary means of distributing materials to clients; sites updated as needed and at least yearly
Young, S., Mullins, B., and Mull, C.D. “Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Summit” Athens: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. http://www.georgia4h.org/AFRANGTeenSummit Mull, C.D. “Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit” Athens: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. http://www.georgia4h.org/JointReserveSummit Ashley, T., Mull, C.D. “Extension Military High Adventure Camps” Athens: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. http://www.georgia4h.org/MilitaryCamp Mull, C.D. “Georgia 4-H Military Programs” Athens: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension http://www.georgia4h.org/military/
Online Survey and Evaluation Instruments Created 16 online satisfaction surveys, 3 online reporting tools, and 8 online evaluations for use with programming.
Principal Investigator on the grant creating the Air Force Operations Report, which details the participation of 78,000 Air Force children and youth on 84 air force bases worldwide https://secure.georgia4h.org/airforce/
Listserves Managed for Communication 2007 – present Ga4HMilitary – 4-H Military Partnership Collaborators 42 members 2008 – 2013 GISFAC – Georgia Interservice Family Assistance Committee 60 members 2009 – present 4-H Military Programs Participants - Attendees and self-selected registrants 2,432 members
Videos produced and distributed YouTube 2012 Presentation by Harold Darden, Southern Region Biennial – 307 views http://youtu.be/ByK5ZiXOcGQ
2011 Retirement Video for Eliza Nesmith, Chief – Airman and Family Services – 405 views http://youtu.be/Eb7TyKawLGg
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UGA Podcasting Server 2012 Air Force Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony – 196 downloads http://podcasting.gcsu.edu/4DCGI/Podcasting/UGA/Episodes/24872/475614717.m4v
2012 Presentation by Harold Darden, Southern Region Biennial – 2 downloads http://podcasting.gcsu.edu/4DCGI/Podcasting/UGA/Episodes/14574/665135235.mp4
2011 Air Force Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony – 572 downloads http://podcasting.gcsu.edu/4DCGI/Podcasting/UGA/Episodes/19606/121451710.m4v
2011, Georgia 4-H Congress Leadership Program – 43 downloads http://podcasting.gcsu.edu/4DCGI/Podcasting/UGA/Episodes/5547/76624219.m4v
2011 Georgia 4-H Congress Celebration Program – 3 downloads http://podcasting.gcsu.edu/4DCGI/Podcasting/UGA/Episodes/27714/524963485.m4v
2011 Georgia 4-H Annual State Winners – 4 downloads http://podcasting.gcsu.edu/4DCGI/Podcasting/UGA/Episodes/9568/252675918.m4v
Other Intellectual Contributions Evaluation Surveys Constructed (IRB Approval Noted with supplied n) Project GROWL Evaluation Youth 24
STUDY00001551 Air Guard Camp Evaluation - Air Guard Contact 57 STUDY2013108590 Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summits 728 STUDY:00000284 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit Application Evaluations 111 Air Guard Camp Evaluation – University 92 STUDY:2013108590 Georgia 4-H 102 Training Evaluation Boundary Spanning Extension Faculty 378 STUDY00000459 Boundary Spanners – Military Contractors 239 STUDY00000449 4-H Military Partnership Grants Report 55
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Total International/National Audience: 8,334 (2,579 since last promotion) Total State/Regional Audience: 1,737 (964 since last promotion) Total County/Local Audience: 165 Grand Total: 10,236
Note: Presentations, trainings, and exhibits include traditional academic presentations as well as other items that may be partially cross-listed with educational programming. The inclusion of items under presentations and trainings (such as Real Colors or Overnight Chaperone Training) include when the candidate was only the presenter of already designed or developed programs.
International and National Presentations, Trainings, and Exhibits 2019 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents White Sulpher Springs, West Virginia Topic: Growing Real Opportunities in Work & Life: An Urban Youth Agricultural Program Peer Reviewed, Co-Presenter (lead presenter is a graduate student under candidate’s direction)
2019 Engagement Scholarship Consortium Denver, Colorado Topic: Development and Implementation of a Scholarship Capacity-Building Series for County-Based Faculty Peer Reviewed, Presenter Topic: And That’s All Folks—When and How to Professionally Close a Partnership, Avoiding Animosity and Anguish Peer Reviewed, Co-Presenter
2018 International Leadership Association 17 West Palm Beach, Florida Topic: Boundary Spanners in Higher Education: An Exploration of Roles, Expectations and Professional Development Peer Reviewed, Co-Presenter
2018 Engagement Scholarship Consortium 17 Minneapolis, Minnesota Topic: Embracing FAILURE while transforming higher education through engaged scholarship Peer Reviewed, Presented by coworker in absentia
2018 American Camping Association Conference 8 Orlando, Florida
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Topic: Serving Our Nation’s Youngest Heroes During Summer Camp Peer Reviewed, Co-Presenter
2018 JCEP Leadership Development Conference 65 Orlando, Florida Topic: Expanding and Deepening NAE4-HA for Youth Professionals Presenter, Facilitator
2018 National Youth At Risk Conference 24 Savannah, Georgia Topic: Cultivating a Culture of Creativity – One SPAM Carving at a Time Co-Author, Presented by colleague
2017 Standing Conference on Teaching and Research in Education of Adults 12 (SCUTREA); Edinburgh, Scotland Topic: Mapping the Boundary Spanning Behaviors of Professionals: Findings from Three Exploratory Studies Peer Reviewed, Co-presenter
2017 Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit; Dahlonega, GA 17 Topic: Overnight Leader Orientation Presenter
2017 Military Partnership Annual Meeting; San Antonio, TX 47 Topic: Creatively Collecting Data Invited, Presenter
2017 CYFAR Professional Development Workshop; Washington, D.C. 214 Topic: One Size Fits All; Ignite Session Invited, Presented by Staff Members under my direction
2017 National 4-H Conference; Washington, D.C. 124 Topic: Turning Conflict into Cooperation Invited, Presenter
2016 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit; Estes Park, CO & Dahlonega, GA Topic: Power Play: Exploring Power, Influence, and Authority 119 Topic: Chaperone Training 48 Presenter
2016 Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit; Dahlonega, GA 18 Topic: Overnight Leader Orientation Presenter Casey D. Mull Page 14
2016 National 4-H Conference; Washington, D.C. 136 Topic: Power Play: Exploring Power, Influence, and Authority Invited, Presenter
2016 College and Career Readiness Workshop; Raleigh, NC. 64 Topic: Dining with Ease Invited, Presenter
2016 Clemson University Fraternity Facilitation; Clemson, SC. 23 Topic: Alpha Management Retreat (Strategic Planning Session Facilitator) Invited, Presenter
2016 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference; New Orleans, LA. Topic: Simple Evaluation Templates: From Program Objectives to Impact Statements in 90 Minutes Peer-Reviewed; Contributor to the original workshop in 2012 20
2015 Engaged Scholarship Consortium; State College, PA 18 Topic: Building Communication Across Organizational, Community & Geographic Boundaries Peer Reviewed, Presenter
2015 Engaged Scholarship Consortium; State College, PA 14 Topic: Measuring Boundary Spanning Behaviors of Actors within University- Community Partnerships Peer Reviewed, Presenter
2015 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit; Dahlonega, GA & Estes Park, CO 45 Topic: Chaperone Training Presenter
2015 Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit; Dahlonega, GA 16 Topic: Overnight Leader Orientation Presenter
2015 4-H Camping & Environmental Education Institute, Eatonton, GA 12 Topic: Document Program Impact Using Simple Surveys Peer-reviewed; Co-presenter
2015 Mountain Home Air Force Base; Mountain Home, ID 28 Topics: Youth Development, Ages, and Stages of Youth Development Invited, Coordinator, Presenter
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2015 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents; Portland, OR Topic: Extension and Outreach Journal Editors Panel 42 Peer Reviewed, Moderator Topic: Simple Evaluation Tools Peer Reviewed, Supporter
2015 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement; Boston, MA 24 Topic: Civic and Community Engagement in Academic Higher Education: Where Does It Fit? Peer Reviewed, Panelist
2015 Adult Education Research Conference; Manhattan, KS 9 Topic: Boundary Spanning Activities in Community Located Adult Educators Peer Reviewed, Presenter
2015 Air Force Training & Curriculum Specialists Core Course; San Antonio, TX 42 Invited, Co-presenter
2015 4-H Camping and Environmental Education Institute; Eatonton, GA 18 Topic: Document Program Impact Using Simple Surveys Peer-reviewed, Co-Presenter
2015 U.S. Air Force Wing Commanders’ Spouses’ Course; Maxwell AFB, AL 62 Topic: 4-H Military Partnerships and Extension Collaborations Invited, Presenter
2014 American Association for Adult and Continuing Education; Charleston, SC 24 Topic: Boundary Spanning Behaviors: Implications for Adult Educators Peer reviewed, Co-Presenter
2014 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents; Minneapolis, MN Topic: Running Towards Fundraising & Friend-raising 48 Topic: Simple Surveys: Utilization of Evaluation to Document 42 Program Impact Peer-reviewed, Presenter
2014 Engagement Scholarship Consortium; Edmonton, Alberta 18 Topic: Engaging Military Communities and Higher Education: Behaviors among Engagement Leaders Peer-reviewed, Presenter
2014 Air Force Teen Leadership Camp; Estes Park, CO Topic: Leadership in the Movies 128 Casey D. Mull Page 16
Topic: Becoming a Change Agent in Your Community 128 Topic: Chaperone Training 23 Co-Presenter, Presenter
2014 Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit; Dahlonega, GA 18 Topic: Overnight Leader Orientation Presenter
2014 Air Force Child and Youth Programs Quarterly Update; Virtual 84 Topic: 4-H Air Force Partnership Update Invited, co-presenter
2014 4-H Military Partnership Professional Development Series; Virtual 63 Topic: Measuring Impact in Youth Programs Invited, Presenter
2014 US Air Force Wing Commanders Spouses’ Seminar; Virtual 84 Topic: Overview of the 4-H Military Partnership & Cooperative Extension Invited, Presenter
2014 US Air Force School Age Core Course; San Antonio, TX 47 Topic: Youth Development & Principles of Adult Education Invited, Presenter
2014 Joint Reserve Summit; Dahlonega, GA Topic: Real Colors 136 Topic: Chaperone Training 23 Presenter
2014 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit; Dahlonega, GA Topic: Real Colors 142 Topic: Chaperone Training 23 Presenter
2014 Gulf South Summit; Auburn, AL 12 Topic: Proud to Serve: Learning in Civilian Communities by Engaging Military Communities Peer-reviewed, Presenter
2013 Joint Council of Extension Professionals Galaxy IV Conference: Pittsburg, PA Topic: Building Bridges to Serve Military Audiences in the 21st Century Peer-reviewed, Presenter 16 Casey D. Mull Page 17
Topic: Simple Survey Resources: Templates, Tabulation & Impact 24 in 25 Minutes Peer-reviewed, Co-presenter 2013 Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit; Dahlonega, GA 19 Topic: Overnight Leader Orientation Presenter
2013 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit; Dahlonega, GA Topic: Real Colors 142 Topic: Chaperone Training 23 Presenter
2013 4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States: Eatonton, GA 22 Topic: Using Etiquette to Develop Leadership Skills in Youth Peer-reviewed, Presenter
2013 Engagement Scholarship Consortium; Lubbock, TX 24 Topic: What Is It, Really? Theory and Measurement of Boundary Spanning Peer-reviewed, Co-presenter
2013 International Association for Research on Service-Learning; Omaha, NE Topic: Community-Engaged Professionals and Partners: The “Complete” Boundary Spanners 42 Peer-reviewed, Presenter
2013 Adult Education Research Conference; St. Louis, MO 162 Topic: Boundary Spanning in Universities, Opening Symposium Co-Presenter, Peer-reviewed
2012 National Outreach Scholarship Conference; Tuscaloosa, AL Decade of Engagement Between 4-H and Air Force: Partners Perspective 16 Peer-reviewed, Co-presenter
2011 4-H and Cooperative Extension Partnership Briefing 4 Staff of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs; Pentagon – Washington, DC Invited, Presenter
2011 National Outreach Scholarship Conference; East Lansing, MI Topic: Engaging the Armed Forces, Poster Session and Symposium 15 Topic: Boundary Spanning Leadership (Co-Presenter) 35 Peer-reviewed, Presenter
2011 Forging the Partnership: Family Resilience; Chicago, IL
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Topic: 4-H Clubs and Military Families: Creating Global Comm. 32 Topic: Hear Our Voices, See Our Action! Successful Teen Councils 28 Peer-reviewed, Co-Presenter 2011 Youth Directors Core Course; San Antonio, TX Topic: Youth Development 41 Invited, Presenter
2010 eXtension Professional Development Series 35 Topic: Interactivity in Online Training: Keeping Your Audience Engaged Invited; Contributor
2010 Air Force Reserve Command Teen Leadership Council; Robins AFB, GA Topic: Leadership in the Movies, Public Speaking 16 Invited, Co-presenter
2010 Air Force Camping Conference; Hurlburt Field, FL 36 Topic: 4-H Camping Integration with Air Force Developing Objective Based Programming Invited, Presenter
2010 Ready, Set, Go Training!; Denver, CO 124 Topic: Overview of Air Force Airman and Family Services Invited, Presenter
2010 National Youth At Risk Conference; Savannah, GA Topic: Leadership 7 35 Exhibit: Military Family Days 510 Peer Reviewed, Co-presenter
2010 Children, Families and Youth At Risk Conference; San Francisco, CA Topic: Military Family Role-Play – 20 Understanding the Military Family Experiences Topic: Southern Hospitality—Camping with 32 Operation: Military Kids Exhibit: Leadership 7 Program for Developing 675 Effective Teen Councils Peer-reviewed, Co-Presenter
2009 Department of Defense Joint Family Readiness Conference Topic: Keys to Community Involvement in Military Family Days 42 Topic: Empowering Volunteers for Success 36 Exhibit: Military Family Days 800 Exhibit: Air Force Reserve/Guard Teen Summit 800 Exhibit: Leadership Seven: Developing Effective Teen Councils for Casey D. Mull Page 19
Military Youth 800 Peer-reviewed / Invited, Co-presenter
2009 National Outreach Scholarship Conference; Athens, GA Exhibit: Connecting through Partnerships: Supporting Families 250 Locally, Impacting Service Members Globally Peer-reviewed, presenter
2009 Children, Families and Youth At Risk Conference; Baltimore, MD Topic: Captain: Army, Navy or Both? Don't’ Sink the Ship 21 with Your First Words: Military Protocol to Understand Working with the Armed Forces Peer-reviewed, presenter
2009 Army National Guard Family Readiness Support Assistants Topic: Building a Winning Team 92 Invited (online webinar), presenter
2009, 08 National Youth at Risk Conference; Savannah, GA Poster: Media Matinee: Teaching Through Edutainment 510 Peer-reviewed, Co-presenter
2008 Children, Families and Youth At Risk Conference; San Antonio, TX Topic: Media Matinee: Teaching Through Edutainment 36 Topic: 4-H Military Collaboration—Army, Air Force, 22 Navy, Region, State, County, Installation 4-H Clubs Program Showcase: 4-H Ambassadors: Training Teens to Speak Up and Speak Out 660 Peer-reviewed, Co-presenter
2007 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference 32 Topic: Operation: Military Kids…Partnerships Supporting Military Youth and Families Peer-reviewed, presenter
Regional Presentations, Trainings, and Exhibits 2016 Gulf-South Summit; Savannah, GA 12 Topic: Developing Capacity for Community Engagement: Communication Strategies for Crossing Organizational, Community, and Geographic Boundaries Peer-reviewed, co-presenter
2016 Southern Region Biennial Conference; Biloxi, MS 10 Roundtable: Evaluation Templates for Youth Programs: Surveys and Data Tabulation Tools Casey D. Mull Page 20
Peer-reviewed, contributor for staff member unable to attend
2016 Southeastern Fall Camp Conference; Greenville, SC 18 Topic: Innovative, Interesting, and Icky: How a Pool of Noodles and SPAM Carving Can Transform Your Camp Program Peer-reviewed, Co-presenter
2014 Gulf-South Summit; Auburn, AL 168 Topic: Proud to Serve: Learning in Civilian Communities by Engaging Military Communities Peer-reviewed, Co-presenter
2012 Southern Region Biennial Conference of 4-H Specialists; Jekyll Island, GA Topic: Partnering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America 8 Peer-reviewed, Presenter
2010 Southern Region Biennial Conference of 4-H Specialists; Columbia, NC Topic: Building Sustained Community Capacity to Better Support Military Youth and Families 15 Peer-reviewed, Presenter
2009 YLEAD (Army Reserve Child & Youth Panel); Savannah, GA Topic: Volunteerism 101 42 Topic: Service-Learning 42 Topic: Youth-Adult Partnerships 42 Invited, Presenter
2008 Southern Regional Biennial Conference of 4-H Specialists; Tunica, MS Topic: Media Matinee: Teaching Through Edutainment, 33 Peer-reviewed, Co-Presenter Topic: 4-H 102: Teaching 4-H the Georgia Way 12 Peer-reviewed, Presenter
State Presentations, Trainings, and Exhibits 2018 165th Airlift Wing College and Career Readiness Workshop; Athens, GA Topic: Dining with Ease; Manners Matter 42 Invited, Presenter
2017-18 Extension Scholarship Workshop Sessions 8 UGA Cooperative Extension Topic: Mentorship and Scholarship within Cooperative Extension 3 Sessions for 3 days each for 8 county faculty members Casey D. Mull Page 21
Co-Presenter
2016 Unspoken Wounds Conference: Winning the War Within 16 Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Topic: Serving and Understanding Military and Military-Connected Individuals: An “Eggciting” Workshop Invited, Presenter
2016 Independent Training Session 12 Topic: Scholarship of Engagement: Building Practical Practice Presenter; Coordinator
2016 Fundamentals of Youth Development 13 Topic: Scholarship in 4-H Presenter
2016 Georgia National Guard Family Readiness Workshop Topic: Overview and History of Military Support Programs 223 Invited, Presenter
2016 4-H Certified Coaches’ Training 18 Topic: Essential Elements of Youth Development Invited, Presenter
2016 Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents Association 39 Topic: Cultivating Creativity – Using SPAM and Spaghetti to Transform Youth Development Programming Peer reviewed; Co-Presenter
2016 Georgia Association of Student Councils 47 Teacher Advisors’ Conference Topic: This Student Council Meeting is Out of Order: ParliPro for the Teacher Advisor Invited, Presenter
2015 Independent Training Session 7 Topic: Introductory Protocol for 4-H Assemblies, Awards Programs and Events Presenter; Coordinator
2015 Independent Training Session 11 Topic: Scholarship of 4-H: Planning Practical Practice Presenter; Coordinator
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Topic: Scholarship of 4-H: Planning Practical Practice Co-presenter
2014 Independent Training Session 15 Topic: Introductory Protocol for 4-H Assemblies, Awards Programs and Events Presenter; Coordinator
2015 Fundamentals of Youth Development 8 Topic: Scholarship of 4-H Invited, Presenter
2015 Behavioral Health Symposium, Lanier Islands Lodge 38 Topic: Serving and Understanding Military and Military-Connected Individuals: An “Eggciting” Workshop Invited, Presenter
2014 Scholarship of 4-H: Planning Practical Practice 34 Co-Presenter
2014 Introductory Protocol for Assemblies, Awards, Programs and Events 18 Coordinator, Presenter
2014 Real Colors for Administrative Staff 9 Presenter
2014 Georgia EMC Youth Tour Overnight Chaperoning 32 Invited, Presenter
2014-07 Georgia 4-H Camp Leadership 128 Topic: Leadership in the Movies, 20 participants each year Invited, Co-Presenter
2013 Unspoken Wounds Conference: Breaking the Silence 28 Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Topic: Military Youth Initiatives in Georgia Invited, Presenter
2012 Extension Winter Conference Exhibit: Boundary Spanning between Extension and the Military 125 Peer-reviewed, Presenter Placed second in poster category
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Topic: Introductory Protocol for 4-H Assemblies, Awards Programs and Events Presenter; Coordinator
2010 Georgia School Nurses Association 115 Topic: Free Resources for School Nurses from Cooperative Extension Invited, Presenter
2010 Georgia School Counselors Association Topic: Military BRATS: Becoming Resilient… 12 Peer-reviewed, Author, presented by direct report Peer-reviewed
2010 National Association of Social Workers, Georgia Chapter 15 Topic: Military BRATS: Becoming Resilient… Peer-reviewed, co-author, presented by student and co-worker
2010 National Guard and Reserve Institute 42 Topic: Introduction to Operation: Military Kids Author, presented by direct report
2009 Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents Topic: Media Matinee 110 Peer-reviewed, Presenter
2007 Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents Exhibit: Georgia 4-H Military Programming 75 Topic: Now Showing Your Philosophy for Leadership 70 Invited, Presenter
Local Presentations 2017 Classic Center (Athens, GA) Senior and Supervisory Staff 44 Topic: Goal Setting Invited, Presenter
2016 Project GROWL Celebration Dinner 44 Topic: 4-H and Youth Development Update Invited, Presenter
2013 Arch Society Training 40 Topic: Dining with Ease and Etiquette for University Functions Invited, Presenter
2009 Chattahoochee County 4-H 37 Casey D. Mull Page 24
Topic: Overview of the 4-H Military Partnership
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Educational Programming
Total National Audience: 5,637 Total State / Regional Audience: 3,205 Grand Total: 8,842
Note: Educational programming includes education experiences that the candidate has a significant influence in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the program. There may be some components that are listed under presentations and trainings. The inclusion of items under presentations and trainings (such as Real Colors or Overnight Chaperone Training) include when the candidate was only the presenter of already designed or developed programs.
National Programs and Training 2019-08 2,257 participants Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summit The candidate has served as the coordinator for the weeklong camping program since 2012. Coordination included designing and developing the programming and curricula, ensuring onsite safety and training of adult volunteers and also conducting the post-summit evaluation. Teens participated in leadership and personal development workshops and came from approximately 53 states and territories to learn in a high adventure context. Before 2012, the candidate supported Air Force Reserve Command in their coordination as a programmatic adviser. In 2008, the applicant initiated the partnership between Georgia 4-H and Air Force Reserve Command to begin the program.
2019-10 1,098 participants Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit The candidate served as the coordinator for the weeklong camping program. Coordination included designing and developing the programming and curricula, ensuring onsite safety and training of adult volunteers and also conducting the post-summit evaluation. Teens participated in leadership and personal development workshops and came from approximately 53 states and territories to learn in a high adventure context.
2019- 12 630 participants Florida Water Adventure Camp The candidate served as a co-coordinator for the ten-day program where teens followed a drop of water from the Northwest Florida area to Key West, learning about the water cycle, developing leadership skills and refining communications skills in a high adventure atmosphere.
2017 82 participants Military Leadership Institute The candidate served on the planning team for several sessions of the Military Leadership Institute. MLI is coordinated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and for military youth
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programs staff members. The candidate provided feedback and reviewed sessions for Air Force staff members’ breakout sessions.
2016-11 308 participants 4-H National Youth Science Day for Air Force Professionals The candidate collaborated with the Air Force Services Activity to host online webinars to provide instruction and technical support to military youth programs staff members in designing and delivering the 4-H National Youth Science Day Experiment at air force bases worldwide. The candidate leveraged support from the UGA 4-H Science Specialist and Air Force resources based on the topic of the NYSD experiment.
2015 32 participants Cannon Air Force Base Technical Assistance Visit The candidate served as a technical assistance coordinator with a review of Barksdale AFB Child and Youth Programs. The candidate was selected to participate in this review and site visit due to the lower performance of the installation compared to its peers. During the site visit, the candidate also presented and trained on topics related to the ages and stages of youth development, youth program quality, and effective environments.
2015-13 94 participants Positive Youth Development and Integration of Youth Programming On Site Assistance Visits Florida 4-H Youth faculty serve as the direct points of contact for the U.S. Air Force bases in Europe. The candidate serves as the Air Force Youth Specialist supporting the programming of the United States Air Forces in Europe. The candidate assisted in preparation for two Florida faculty members to travel to 9 locations in Europe to train military youth development professionals. The candidate also assisted in the needs assessment, design, and implementation of the training program for the locations and traveled with the training team.
2015-10 495 participants Air Force Youth of the Year The candidate served as a supporter and co-coordinator for the weeklong program. Teens participated in leadership and personal development workshops through programming in San Antonio, TX in 2013 and Washington D.C. in previous years. In 2010-2012, teens participated in leadership and personal growth workshops through a tour of Washington DC and facilitated discussion and situations of advocacy and policy development, presented to senior Air Force leaders and participated in a ceremony and educational program at the Pentagon.
2014 122 participants Adult Learning for Air Force Training & Curriculum Specialists The candidate collaborated with Air Force Services Activity to design and conduct a webinar series for Training & Curriculum Specialists across the globe working in Air Force Child and Youth Programs. Over the course of 36 hours, the candidate provided the distance-based educational experience for 122 participants in 14 different time zones. Casey D. Mull Page 27
2014 4 participants Air Force Training Project The candidate served on the planning team as 4-H / Air Force Youth Development Specialists in a project that Kansas State University was leading to develop a resource portal for the Training & Curriculum Specialists at Air Force bases worldwide. In this specific activity, the candidate participated in a dialogue with the project directors at Kansas State to understand the needs of Training & Curriculum Specialists.
2014 12 participants Barksdale Air Force Base Technical Assistance Visit and Training The candidate served as a technical assistance coordinator with a review of Barksdale AFB Child and Youth Programs. The candidate was selected to participate in this review and site visit due to the lower performance of the installation compared to its peers. During the site visit, the candidate also presented and trained on topics related to the ages and stages of youth development, youth program quality, and effective environments.
2014 42 participants Northwest Georgia High Adventure Camp The applicant served as the coordinator for the weeklong camping program, new in 2014. Teens will participate in leadership and personal development workshops and missions in a high adventure, camping atmosphere.
2015-12 384 participants Air Force Teen Leadership Camp The candidate served as a presenter and group leader for the weeklong program. Teens participated in leadership and personal development workshops at the University of Texas-San Antonio through a team approach with the Air Force Personnel Center staff. The candidate’s sessions focused on leadership development through situations in media.
2012, 11 58 participants 4-H 101, Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB & MacDill AFB The candidate served as a co-coordinator and presenter for the program. The weeklong program provided Air Force Youth Programs staff members the opportunity to identify ways to integrate 4-H programming as part of the afterschool care program at ten Air Mobility Command bases in ten states.
2011 14 participants Air Force Teen Leadership Council The candidate served as a presenter at the four-day program. The program provided the 14 Air Force Teen Council participants and staff the opportunity to plan and to develop public speaking skills, technology, and marketing/advocacy. The candidate also supported the digital media lab used to create marketing videos by the teens.
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2011 156 participants Air Force Operations Report Online Training The candidate served as a co-coordinator and co-presenter for the program. The online program allowed Air Force Youth staff members the opportunity, through distance technology, to practice and understand how to complete the online reporting tool for Air Force programs accountability.
2011, 10 72 participants Air Force Camping 101 – Atlanta, GA The candidate served as a presenter for one program and a coordinator and presenter for the other. The weeklong program provided Air Force Youth Programs staff members the opportunity to learn and apply high adventure camping practices. The candidate presented on developing a budget, identifying grants and other financial resources and integrating 4-H and Extension resources. The candidate also presented on camping as a learning context, integrating experiential education into programming, and ages and stages of youth development.
2012, 11 8 youth; 350 adults Air Force Caring for People Forum The candidate served as a presenter for the youth component of the program, assisting the teens in preparing a presentation (briefing) for top Air Force leaders. These leaders included the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and his direct report. The candidate also coordinated the use of clicker technologies to vote on the top issues facing military members and their families following the world café forum.
Regional Training and Programs 2015-2008 Operation Purple Camp builds on the traditional 4-H summer camp schedule by bringing together military youth experiencing deployment and providing military specific programming along with traditional 4-H programming. 2015- 08 568 participants Tybee Island Coordinator, Co-Coordinator, or Coordinated by graduate assistant 2010, 08 174 participants Hampton, GA Coordinator, Co-coordinator 2009 108 participants Dahlonega, GA Coordinator
State Training and Programs 2016-15 REAL Colors Facilitation for CAES Young Scholars 72 participants Delivered personality assessment training for high school students participating in the summer program with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
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Presenter, invited
2014-06 Georgia 4-H State Officer Training 82 participants Co-facilitator for four-day training program and ongoing facilitator for year-long educational program for elected 4-H officers Co-facilitator, invited
2014 Introductory Protocol for 4-H Assemblies, Awards, 24 participants Programs and Events Planned and delivered program for county extension faculty and staff members to prepare for assemblies, awards ceremonies, and other 4-H events while appropriately recognizing elected officials and other stakeholders. Coordinator, Presenter
2012 Introductory Protocol for 4-H Assemblies, Awards, 18 participants Programs and Events Planned and delivered program for county extension faculty and staff members to prepare for assemblies, awards ceremonies, and other 4-H events while appropriately recognizing elected officials and other stakeholders. Coordinator, Presenter
2012-06 Georgia Operation: Military Kids (OMK) Team 224 participants Face to Face Conferences Recruited and selected members of state team to provide assistance and support for Georgia’s Operation: Military Kids initiative. Planned agendas for meeting, shared information and implemented plans Coordinator; Co-Coordinator
2011 4-H National Youth Science Day at the Capitol 15 participants Facilitated demonstration with 4-H members to highlight the 4-H National Youth Science day experiment; secured materials and demonstrators shared media plan and invited legislators to event. Coordinator
2011 Operation: Military Kids High Adventure Camp 75 participants Developed program for, coordinated logistics and served as onsite coordinators for week-long camping program for Georgia youth connected to the military Coordinator
2011 Operation: Military Kids Beach Adventure Camp 66 participants Supported the development of program and logistics for week-long camping program for Georgia youth connected to the military Coordinated by staff member under my direction
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2011 Georgia 4-H Military Family Weekend 302 participants Provided support and guidance for the development of a weekend family engagement for military parents and children at a 4-H Center Organized by staff member under my direction
2011 Introductory Protocol for 4-H Assemblies, Awards, Programs and Events Planned and delivered program for county extension faculty and staff members to prepare for assemblies, awards ceremonies, and other 4-H events while appropriately recognizing elected officials and other stakeholders. 101 participants Coordinator, Presenter
2011 Operation: Military Kids Camp – Jekyll Island 4-H Center 66 participants Supported the development of program and logistics for week-long camping program for Georgia youth connected to the military Coordinated by staff member under candidate’s direction
2010 Operation Military Kids High Adventure Camp – Wahsega 75 participants Supported the development of program and logistics for week-long camping program for Georgia youth connected to the military Coordinated by staff member under candidate’s direction
2010 Speak Out for Military Kids Ambassador Training 7 participants Supported the development of program and logistics for weekend-long training for high school age youth to serve as advocates and ambassadors for children in military families; Coordinated by staff member under candidate’s direction
2010 Georgia 4-H Military Family Weekend 241 participants Developed program and recruited instructors and volunteers for weekend-long family engagement program at Rock Eagle 4-H Center; served as logistical director providing program marketing, on-site registration and support, and evaluation Coordinator
2009 Leadership Seven 16 participants Developed leadership skill development program for Georgia National Guard dependents. Activities supported the concepts of Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and provided participants with applicable skills to serve as ambassadors for military youth statewide. Coordinator, Co-Presenter
2009 Georgia 4-H Military Family Day 382 participants Developed program and recruited instructors and volunteers for weekend-long family engagement program at Rock Eagle 4-H Center; served as logistical director providing program marketing, on-site registration and support, and evaluation Coordinator Casey D. Mull Page 31
Other Training and Programs 2018 Fort Gordon 4-H 101 13 participants To support the development of 4-H programs on military installations, the candidate created a series of sessions for Child and Youth Service personnel. Designed to coincide with the national 4-H 101 program, Georgia 4-H 102 emphasizes and provides hands- on learning in those programs, policies, and the procedures unique to the Georgia 4-H program to increase installation staff’s understanding of Georgia 4-H Program. Presenter
2016 Babysitter Train the Trainer Facilitation 12 participants Provided instruction for implementation of national Babysitter curriculum at military installations in Georgia Co-Coordinator; Co-Presenter
2015, 14, 13, Dining with Ease 194 participants Youth Leadership Athens Developed interactive session to coincide with graduation for high school students to practice and understand social etiquette in dining environments Invited, Presenter
2014 Etiquette for 4-H AmeriCorps Members 18 participants Prepared and delivered program highlighting necessary soft skills for employees working in 4-H programming Presenter
2013 Fort Benning Georgia 4-H 101/201 12 participants To support the development of 4-H programs on military installations, the candidate created a series of sessions for Child and Youth Service personnel. Designed to coincide with the national 4-H 101 program, Georgia 4-H 102 emphasizes and provides hands- on learning in those programs, policies, and the procedures unique to the Georgia 4-H program to increase installation staff’s understanding of Georgia 4-H Program. Presenter
2012, 11, 10, 09 State Congress Etiquette for Southeast 240 participants District Winners’ Workshop During State 4-H Congress, high school age competitors often are in situations that they have not experienced before the event. The candidate developed sessions and experiences to mirror the Congress experience and prepare youth with the skills necessary. Invited, Presenter
2010 Leadership in the Movies for Teens As Planners 23 participants
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Developed program and presented session for high school youth planning events and activities. Course built to support leadership development through the use of movies to deliver the content and context. Co-Presenter
2008 Georgia 4-H 102 – (multiple locations) 120 participants To support the development of 4-H programs on military installations, the candidate created a series of sessions for Child and Youth Service personnel. Designed to coincide with the national 4-H 101 program, Georgia 4-H 102 emphasizes and provides hands- on learning in those programs, policies, and the procedures unique to the Georgia 4-H program to increase installation staff’s understanding of Georgia 4-H Program. Coordinator, Co-Presenter
Contributions to Graduate Education
Graduate Courses Instructed 2016 ERSH 7610 – Questionnaire-Based Research in Education Co-Instructor, 14 students
2016 EADU 8610 – Advanced Topics in Education (Advanced Survey Development) Co-Instructor, 18 students
2015 EADU 9602 – Writing for Academic Publication Co-Instructor, 25 students
2015 ERSH 7610 – Questionnaire-Based Research in Education Co-Instructor, 9 students
Academic Advising 2017 – present Chasity (Tompkins) James, Doctorate of Philosophy, Educational Psychology Committee Member
2017 – present Jennifer W. Jordan, Doctorate of Philosophy, Adult Education, Learning and Organizational Development Committee Member
2017 Chasity Tompkins, Masters of Agricultural and Environmental Education Communications Anxiety in 4-H Youth Committee Member
2016 Concetta Tino, Doctorate of Instructional Pedagogy, University of Padua – UGA Visiting Scholar Faculty Sponsor Casey D. Mull Page 33
Selected Grants, Gifts, and Donation Solicitations
Total Contracts, Grants, and Donations: $10,783,357
Project Title Fiscal Year Role Amount 4-H Military Club Grant 2019 Principal Investigator $38,500 4-H/Air Force Project 2019-2021 Principal Investigator $215,000 Air Force Financial Readiness Program 2019 Co-Principal Investigator $454,500 Evaluation 165th Air Wing Chopped 2019 Principal Investigator $20,000 Program 165th Air Wing College 2019 Principal Investigator $25,000 Readiness Program 165th AW ANG Teen Resiliency and 2018 Principal Investigator ~$58,000 Leadership Events 4-H Air Force Camps 2018 Principal Investigator $29,140 DoD Adventure Camps 2018 Principal Investigator $304,014 Air Force Teen 2018 Principal Investigator $985,000 Leadership Summits 4-H Military Club Grant 2018 Principal Investigator $32,500 4-H/Air Force Project 2017-19 Principal Investigator $201,765 CYFAR Sustainable Communities Project 2014-2019 Principal Investigator $513,750 CAES Extension 2017 Co-Principal Investigator $10,000 Innovative Projects Fund 4-H Military Club Grant 2017 Principal Investigator $32,000 Navy STEAM Camp 2017 Principal Investigator $24,305 Air National Guard Camp 2017 Principal Investigator $20,000 National Guard Family Readiness Conference 2017 Principal Investigator $54,253 165th AW ANG Teen Resiliency and 2017 Principal Investigator $29,798 Leadership Retreat 165th AW ANG Teen Resiliency and 2017 Principal Investigator $25,000 Leadership Retreat Air Force Teen Summit 2017 Principal Investigator $430,275 CAES Office of Global 2017 Principal Investigator $1,250 Programs Provost's Fund for Out of Country Travel 2017 Principal Investigator $1,500 DoD Adventure Camps 2017 Principal Investigator $296,778
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4-H Military Club Grant 2016 Principal Investigator $34,364 4-H/Air Force Project 2015-17 Principal Investigator $201,765 165th AW ANG Teen Resiliency and 2016 Principal Investigator $29,797 Leadership Retreat Navy STEAM Camp 2016 Principal Investigator $27,357 Air National Guard Camp 2016 Principal Investigator $3,340 Grant National Guard Family Readiness Conference 2016 Principal Investigator $39,691 Air Force Teen Summit 2016 Principal Investigator $430,275 DoD Adventure Camps 2016 Principal Investigator $244,475 4-H Military Club Grant 2015 Principal Investigator $35,500 Navy STEM Camp 2015 Principal Investigator $27,357 Air National Guard Camp 2015 Principal Investigator $10,000 Grant OMK Camps 2015 Principal Investigator $50,000 Air Force Teen Summit 2015 Principal Investigator $419,780 Operation Purple Camps 2015 Principal Investigator $47,000 DoD Adventure Camps 2015 Principal Investigator $308,390 4-H/Air Force Project 2013-15 Principal Investigator $209,000 DoDEA Gifted Education Program Evaluation 2014-2015 Co-Principal Investigator $360,000 Local Regional Support Program Network 2014-2015 Co-Principal Investigator $15,000 Air Force Technology 2014-2015 Principal Investigator $15,000 Project 4-H Military Club Grant 2014 Principal Investigator $30,000 Operation Military Kids 2014 Principal Investigator $87,850 Air National Guard Camp 2014 Principal Investigator $10,000 Grant Air Force Teen Summit 2014 Principal Investigator $351,060 Provost's Fund for Out of Country Travel 2014 Principal Investigator $1,000 DoD Adventure Camps 2014 Principal Investigator $308,390 4-H Military Club Grant 2013 Principal Investigator $30,000 Operation Military Kids 2013 Principal Investigator $87,850 Air Force Teen Summit 2013 Principal Investigator $297,520 DoD Adventure Camps 2013 Principal Investigator $248,265 DoD Operations Report 2010-2012 Principal Investigator $250,000 4-H Military Club Grant 2012 Principal Investigator $30,000 Operation Military Kids 2012 Principal Investigator $95,171
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OMK Local Regional Fiscal Director, Received 2012 $80,000 Support by 4 Counties OMK Camps 2012 Principal Investigator $50,000 OMK Camps 2012 Principal Investigator $50,000 Air Force Teen Summit 2012 Principal Investigator $68,040 Air Force Special Projects 2012 Project Implementer $83,000 DoD Adventure Camps 2012 Principal Investigator $300,598 Air Force Technology 2008 – 2011 Principal Investigator $62,500 Project 4-H Military Club Grant 2011 Principal Investigator $30,000 Operation Military Kids 2011 Principal Investigator $92,000 OMK Camps 2011 Principal Investigator $50,000 Air Force Teen Summit 2011 Principal Investigator $118,823 Operation Purple Camps 2011 Principal Investigator $32,828 Air Force Special Projects 2011 Project Implementer $44,741 DoD Reserve Summit 2011 Principal Investigator $239,717 4-H Military Club Grant 2010 Principal Investigator $50,000 Operation Military Kids 2010 Principal Investigator $100,000 OMK Camps 2010 Principal Investigator $50,000 Air Force Teen Summit 2010 Principal Investigator $50,000 Operation Purple Camps 2010 Principal Investigator $82,500 Air Force Special Projects 2010 Project Implementer $90,000 4-H Military Club Grant 2009 Principal Investigator $40,000 Operation Military Kids 2009 Principal Investigator $100,000 OMK Camps 2009 Principal Investigator $85,000 Air Force Teen Summit 2009 Principal Investigator $82,000 Operation Purple Camps 2009 Principal Investigator $72,500 4-H Military Club Grant 2008 Project Coordinator $40,000 Operation Military Kids 2008 Project Coordinator $75,000 Air Force Teen Summit 2008 Principal Investigator $31,828 Operation Purple Camps 2008 Principal Investigator $64,130.95 4-H Military Club Grant 2007 Project Coordinator $40,000 Operation Military Kids 2007 Project Coordinator $50,000 Total $8,428,701
Donations Year Amount Gifts in Support of Multiple Programs 2010-present $22,204 Donations for Military Programs 2013-present $11,370 Donations for Clover Glove 2013-present $16,650
Fund Development Year Amount
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Program Revenue Generation for Military 2013-present $15,449 Programs Program Revenue Generation for Clover 2013-present $130,462 Glove Various 2009-2012 $12,500
Contracts, Grants, and Donations do not include the individual contracts between military organizations and 4-H Centers that increased since the candidate’s tenure. Estimated revenues above and beyond the contracts/grants listed above are $215,000.
Unfunded Applications
Project Title Fiscal Year Role Amount Evaluation Plan for Army 2016 Principal Investigator $360,000 Community Service – Mobilization, Deployment and Stability Support Operations
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Professional Improvement and Continuing Education
Institutes 2018 Public Affairs Qualification Course, Defense Information School; Ft Meade, MD 2017 Air Force Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, AL 2015 National Auctioneers Association Designation Academy; Las Vegas, NV 2014 World Wide College of Auctioneering, Mason City, Iowa 2011 Emerging Engagement Scholars Program, Engagement Scholarship Consortium 2009 Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserves 2016, 14, 12, 08, 07 Cooperative Extension Winter School / Winter Conference 2013, 11, 10, 09 Cooperative Extension Online Winter Sessions (face-to-face one day, online sessions the remainder of the week)
Certifications 2017-present CPR / First Aid for Adults and Children 2016-present Benefit Auctioneers Specialist Designation 2015-present Georgia Auctioneers License 2010-present Department of Defense Information Assurance Awareness (annually) 2010-present US Air Force Information Protection Certification (annually) 2011, 2006 UGA Online Institutional Review Board (IRB) Certification Course 2008 Protocol Officer – Protocol School of Washington 2006 Certified 4-H Overnight Chaperone Trainer Certification 2006 – present Completed 83 Continuing Education classes and seminars
Conferences and Workshops 2018 GAE4-HA; Athens, GA 2018 Public Issues Leadership Development Conference; Washington, D.C. 2018 Air Force Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Awareness; Dobbins ARB, GA. 2018 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Defense Survival Skills; Dobbins ARB, GA 2018 Expeditionary Active Shooter Training (Hands On); Dobbins ARB, GA 2018 Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance (EOR); Dobbins ARB, GA 2018 Use of Force and Law of Armed Conflict; Dobbins ARB, GA 2018 Self-Aid and Buddy Care; Dobbins ARB, GA 2018 JCEP Leadership Development Conference; Orlando, FL 2018 American Camping Association Conference, Orlando, FL 2018 Georgia Auctioneers Association Conference, Pine Mountain, GA 2018 Extension Winter Conference; Rock Eagle 4-H Center, GA 2018 National 4-H Leadership Meeting; Las Vegas, NV 2018 Extension Committee on Policy (ECOP) Meeting; Nebraska City, NE 2018 National Afterschool Association Conference; Atlanta, GA 2018 4-H Military Partnership Annual Meeting; San Antonio, TX 2018 Southern Region Biennial Conference; Gatlinberg, TN
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2018 UGA Public Service and Outreach Meeting; Athens, GA 2017 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Operations Course; Dobbins ARB, GA 2017 Integrated Sexual Assault Prevention and Response / Suicide Prevention – Peer Influencer Workshop; Dobbins ARB, GA 2017 Air Force Supervisors Course; Dobbins ARB, GA 2017 National Extension Directors and Administrators Conference; Burlington, VT 2017 Extension Committee on Policy Meeting; Burlington, VT 2017 CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families At Risk) Professional Development Workshop; Washington, D.C. 2017 4-H Military Partnership Annual Meeting; San Antonio, TX 2017 Public Issues Leadership Development Conference (PILD); Washington, D.C. 2016 Chi Psi Fraternity Annual Conference; Colonial Williamsburg, VA 2016 Epsilon Sigma Phi Conference; Athens, GA 2016 Unspoken Wounds Conference: Winning the War Within; Savannah, GA 2016 Southeastern Fall Camp Conference; Greenville, SC 2016 Gulf-South Summit; Savannah, GA 2016 GAE4-HA; Savannah GA 2016 NAE4-HA; New Orleans, LA 2016 4-H Military Partnership Annual Meeting: San Antonio, TX 2016 American Camping Association National Conference; Atlanta, GA 2016 CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families At Risk) Professional Development Workshop; Washington, D.C. 2016 Georgia Associations of Auctioneers Winter Conference; Atlanta, GA 2015 Epsilon Sigma Phi Conference; Athens, GA 2015 Chi Psi Fraternity Annual Conference; Minneapolis, MN 2015 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement; Boston MA 2015 UGA College of Education Graduate Student & Faculty Research Conference; Athens, GA 2015 4-H Camping & Environmental Education Institute; Rock Eagle, GA 2015 4-H Military Partnership Annual Meeting; Alexandria, VA 2015 NAE4-HA; Portland, OR 2015 CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families At Risk) Professional Development Workshop; Washington, D.C. 2014 4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States; Rock Eagle, GA 2014 Epsilon Sigma Phi Conference; Athens, GA 2014 Chi Psi Fraternity Annual Conference; Nashville, TN 2014 American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference; Charleston, SC 2014 CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families At Risk) Professional Development Workshop; Washington, D.C. 2014 UGA College of Education Graduate Student & Faculty Research Conference; Athens, GA 2014 Gulf South Summit; Tuscaloosa, AL Casey D. Mull Page 39
2014 4-H Military Partnership Meeting; Alexandria, VA 2014 Childcare and Youth Training and Technical Assistance Program Training; Macon, GA 2014 Engaging the Public; UGA Vice President for Research, Athens, GA 2014 Extension Winter Conference; Eatonton, GA 2014 NAE4-HA; Minneapolis, MN 2014 Knot Tying Clinic, Office of Recreational Sports; Athens, GA 2013 GAE4-HA; Eatonton, GA 2013 Unspoken Wounds: Breaking the Silence; Savannah, GA 2013 National Outreach Scholars Conference; Lubbock, TX 2013 Galaxy Conference; Pittsburgh, PA 2013 Chi Psi Fraternity Annual Conference; Wake Forest University, NC 2012 NAE4-HA; Orlando, FL 2012 Southern Region 4-H Biennial Conference; Jekyll Island, GA 2012 National Outreach Scholarship Conference; Tuscaloosa, AL 2012 American Camping Association Conference; Atlanta, GA 2011 NAE4-HA: Omaha, NE 2011 American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference; Indianapolis, IN 2011 DoD/USDA Family Resilience Conference; Chicago, IL 2011 Joint Services Family Assistance Workshop; Athens, GA 2011 Caring For People Forum; Washington, D.C. 2009 DoD Joint Family Readiness Conference; Chicago, IL 2009 NAE4-HA: Rochester, NY 2007 NAE4-HA: Atlanta, GA 2006 NAE4-HA: Milwaukee, WI
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Professional Service and Leadership Positions
Membership in Professional Societies/Associations 2014 – present American Educational Research Association 2012 – present American Evaluation Association 2016 – present, 2011 – 2013 American Camping Association 2011 – present American Association of Adult and Continuing Educators 2010 – 2014 University of Georgia Lifelong Learning Association 2006 – present National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) 2006 – present Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents (GAE4-HA)
Leadership and Service in National/Regional Professional Organizations 2018-2019 NAE4-HA Past-President 2018-2019 Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) President 2018 JCEP Leadership Development Conference Planning Team, Member 2018 JCEP Public Issues Leadership Development Conference Planning Team, Member 2017-2018 Liaison to the Extension Committee on Policy (ECOP), JCEP 2017-2018 Joint Council of Extension Professionals Marketing Committee, Chair 2017-2018 Joint Council of Extension Professionals Finance Committee, Member 2017-2018 Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) President-Elect 2017-2018 NAE4-HA President 2016-2017 NAE4-HA President-Elect 2016-2015 NAE4-HA Southern Region Awards Brunch Auctioneer 2016 NAE4-HA Partner Program Review Chair 2014-2016 NAE4-HA Vice President for Marketing & Outreach 2014-2016 NAE4-HA Hall of Fame Task Force, ex-officio member 2014-2016 NAE4-HA Public Relations & Information Committee, ex-officio member 2014 National 4-H Camping & Environmental Education Institute Planning Committee, Proposals and Posters Committee 2014 Conference Volunteer, American Association of Adult and Continuing Education Conference 2014-16 NAE4-HA Southern Region Fundraiser & Annual Awards Recognition Event Team 2010 NAE4-HA Specialty Awards Judge 2007 NAE4-HA Conference Planning Committee
Leadership and Service in State Professional Organizations 2009 - 2010 Senior Director, GAE4-HA 2009 State Staff Awards Chair, GAE4-HA 2008 – 2009 Junior Director, GAE4-HA 2008 State Awards Judge, GAE4-HA
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Academic Service
Professional Review Activities Reviewer—Journals: - Journal of Youth Development - Polity - Journal of Policy Studies - Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement - National 4-H Curriculum
Reviewer—Books and Book Proposals: - Springer, proposal on university-community engagement
Reviewer—Grant Proposals: - United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Children, Youth and Families At Risk Sustainable Communities Grant (2018) - United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture: Positive Youth Development portfolio (1 of 5 selected), Fall 2017 - United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Military Extension Partnership Project (2014) - 4-H/Air Force Partnership, Air Guard Camp Grant (2013-2016)
Reviewer—Conference Papers, Abstracts, and Proposals: - Joint Council of Extension Professionals Leadership Development Conference (2017, 2018) - International Leadership Association - International Assoc. for Research on Service-Learning & Community Engagement - Engagement Scholarship Consortium - National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Association National Conference - Children Youth-At-Risk Conference - National Youth At Risk - Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop Referee
Reviewer—University Promotion and Tenure - University of Florida: Institute of Food and Agriculture - University of Minnesota
International Contributions 2016 Sponsor for a Visiting Scholar from the University of Padua, Italy
National and Regional Contributions 2018 Department of the Air Force, National 4-H Conference Briefing Topic Discussant 2017 Reviewed the Department of Defense Youth Inclusion Guide
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2017 Reviewed the Joint Services Youth Inspection Criteria 2016 4-H Youth in Action Advisor for National 4-H Council Staff 2015 – present 4-H Common Measures Professional Development Evaluation Group 2015 Cannon Air Force Base Technical Assistance Visit 2015-2016 70th Anniversary Committee, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 2015 Air Force Youth of the Year Planning Team 2015-14 4-H Military Partnership Logic Model Planning Group 2014 4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States Planning Committee 2014 Military Youth of the Year Planning Committee (Department of the Air Force) 2014 - present Emerging Scholars Program Committee Member – National Outreach Scholarship Conference 2014 National 4-H Curriculum Reviewer (3 curricula reviewed) 2014 Air National Guard Camp Grant Review Team 2014 USDA Grant Peer Reviewer for Military Extension grant 2014 4-H Professional Development Common Measures Development Team 2013 - 15 4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States Leadership Team 2013, 12 Emerging Scholars Program Committee Member – National Outreach Scholarship Conference 2012 - present 4-H Military Partnerships Evaluation Think Tank Member 2012 Operation: Military Kids Technology Discover Curriculum Reviewer 2012 Southern Region Biennial Conference Event Team Member 2012 University of Florida External Promotion Reviewer 2011 - present National 4-H Curriculum Reviewer 2011 - present eXtension and Air Force Programming Collaboration Team Member 2011 North Carolina Ambassador Program, Technical Advisor 2011 Department of Defense/USDA Partnership Conference, Committee Co-Chair 2010 Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) / School Liaison Officer (SLO) Conference Committee Team Member 2010 Southern Region Leader Forum Host Committee Member 2010 Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Forum Conference Leadership Team 2010 National Youth At Risk Conference Proposal Reviewer 2010, 09, 08 Children, Youth and Families At Risk (CYFAR) Conference – Military Partnerships Committee Member 2008 National Military Family Association Operation Purple Camp Directors Roundtable Member 2008 National Operation: Military Kids Web Base Reporting Beta Tester 2009 Western National Roundup Public Speaking Contest, Interim Superintendent 2007 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Annual Conference Committee Member
University of Georgia Contributions 2018 UGA New Faculty Tour (Contributor) 2016 Women in Agriculture (Facilitator) 2016-11 Leadership Day and 4-H Day at the Capitol Event Team Member Casey D. Mull Page 44
2015 UGA Columns (Faculty Newspaper) Focus Group Participant 2013 Arch Society Training Facilitator 2013 - present UGA Veterans Coordinating Committee 2013 UGA Online Programs to Military Constituents 2011 Family Impact Seminar to Georgia State Legislature, Advisor 2011, 10, 09, 08 Georgia National Guard Family Readiness Conference Leadership Team
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Contributions 2016, 14 Georgia National Fair Ice Cream Contest Evaluator 2016, 15 Real Colors Facilitator, Young Scholars Program 2015, 14 Interim Dossier Evaluator 2011 – 2015 Cooperative Extension Marketing Committee Serve on the Messaging Sub-Committee 2011 – 2012 National Guard Agribusiness Development Team Training Member 2008 – present Walk Georgia Committee Member 2006 – present Program Planning Week Participant 2014-10, 08, 07 Leadership Day and 4-H Day at the Capitol Event Team Member 2006 – 2010 Junior National Livestock Show Event Team Member
4-H/Youth Department Contributions 2017 National 4-H Conference Adult Facilitator for Georgia Delegation 2016 National 4-H Conference Adult Facilitator for Georgia Delegation 2014 Real Colors Facilitator for Departmental Administrative Staff 2014 Northeast District 4-H Project Achievement Judge (Public Speaking) 2013 – present State 4-H Congress, Donor Recognition Reception Chair 2015, 13, 11, 09 Georgia 4-H Legacy Gala Supporter 2011 – present State 4-H Congress Leadership Team Member 2012 Georgia 4-H AmeriCorps Grant Application, Contributing Author 2012 State 4-H Staff Advance Co-Chair 2012 Cloverbuds Issue Team, Member 2011 4-H National Youth Science Day at the State Capitol Chair 2011 Step Up and Lead Event Team Member 2011 Georgia 4-H Counselor Selection Weekend, Interview Team Member 2011 – present 4-H Military Programs Issue Team, Chair 2010 - 2015 I Am Georgia 4-H – Marketing Committee Member 2010 National 4-H Council Marketing Team Visit Coordinator 2011, 2010 State 4-H Congress Leadership Banquet Chair 2009, 07, 06 Deans Award Judge 2008 – 2014 State Operation: Military Kids (OMK) Team, Chair 2008 – present State 4-H Military Liaison 2008 Blue Ribbon Cell Phone Use Committee Chair 2007 – 2015 Georgia 4-H Operation Military Kids Ambassadors Program Leader 2007 4-H Leadership in Action, Northeast District Judge 2007 - present Clover Café Fundraising Team Member
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2007 – 2014 State 4-H Officer Training Team Member 2006 – present State 4-H Staff Advance Participant 2006 – 2014 4-H District Project Achievement Office Manager 2006 – 2015 4-H District Project Achievement Judge 2006 – 2014 State 4-H Council Event Team Member 2006 – 2014 State 4-H Officer Election Accountability Co-Coordinator 2005 – 2013 4-H Fall Forum Event Team Member
Selected Contributions to Collaborative Efforts *indicates collaboration since last promotion
University System of Georgia Office of the Chancellor Information Technology Services Faculty Development Vice Chancellor Military Student Services
UGA Public Service & Outreach Units J.W. Fanning Institute of Leadership Development* Georgia Center for Continuing Education* Carl Vinson Institute of Government* UGA Marine Extension*
UGA Colleges & Schools College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences* Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications*, Department of Animal & Dairy Science, Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering, Department of Crop & Soil Sciences, Department of Entomology, Department of Plant Pathology, Department of Poultry Science, Department of Food Science & Technology, Department of Horticulture, Office of Organizational Leadership and Development*, Office of Global Programs*, Office of Communications and Technology Services* College of Family & Consumer Sciences* Extension*, Department of Foods & Nutrition*, Department of Human Development & Family Science* College of Education* Torrance Center for Gifted and Creative Education*, Department of Educational Psychology*, Department of Kinesiology & Department of Lifelong Education, Administration & Policy* School of Social Work*
UGA Administrative Offices, Centers & Organizations Office of the President Office of the Registrar Office of the Vice President for Public UGA Bursars Office* Service & Outreach Office of Student Support Services, Dean of Office of International Education* ‘ Students* Casey D. Mull Page 46
Army ROTC UGA LGBT Center Veterans Support Center, Tate Center* Center for Family Research UGA Program Evaluation Group* UGA News Service Journal of Higher Education Outreach & Office of Admissions Engagement* Office of Financial Aid Arch Society Other Institutions of Higher Education Auburn University* University of Maine* Ball State University* University of Minnesota* University of California-Riverside* Michigan State University University of Colorado University of Nebraska* University of Florida* North Carolina State University* Fort Valley State University Oklahoma State University* Georgia Southern University Texas A&M University* University of Illinois University of Padua, Italy* University of Kentucky* Purdue University* Kansas State University* University of Vermont* Kennesaw State University* Virginia Polytechnic Institute* Government Agencies Georgia National Guard* Eglin Air Force Base Youth Programs* Department of Defense, Office of the 165th Airlift Wing Family Readiness Secretary of Defense* Office* Department of Defense Education Department of the Navy Child & Youth Activity* Programs* Department of the Air Force* Georgia Department Education Air Force Personnel Center* Association of County Commissioners Headquarters, A1SOC* in Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Georgia Command* United States Department of 94 Airlift Wing Public Affairs* Agriculture* Hurlburt Field Youth Programs*
Other Organizations Boys & Girls Clubs of America*, National 4-H Council*, American Legion, Etiquette & Leadership Institute, Georgia Interserve Family Assistance Center Committee, Joint Family Support Assistant Program, Atlanta Consular Corps, Engagement Scholarship Consortium*, Paul D. West Middle School*, Riverdale Middle School*
UGA New Faculty Tour 2018 Key Collaborators: UGA Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins Air Reserve Base
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About 40 new University of Georgia faculty members participate in a tour of the state to see and experience the impact of UGA teaching, research, and service over 5 days in 15 cities. As the second largest industry in Georgia, past faculty tours have included visiting an area with a military installation. In August 2018, the New Faculty Tour will include a site visit on Dobbins Air Reserve Base with a scheduled flight in two C-130J Hercules planes around metro-Atlanta. Candidate’s Role: The candidate was invited to coordinate this component of the New Faculty Tour by the Associate Vice President for Public Service and Outreach. This candidate has planned this tour, briefing and flight as part of his required Air Force reservist responsibilities yet was made possible due to the candidate’s role as a public service faculty member at the University of Georgia.
Women in Agriculture 2016 Key Collaborators: UGA, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Office of Organizational and Leadership Development UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development Leaders from 13 Southern states, working in all sectors of agriculture, from environmental research to production agriculture, gathered in Athens for a daylong series of panel discussions, group work sessions and networking events focused on developing women’s leadership in agriculture and agriculture-related fields. This summit provided new data for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, industry, and academia that will shape programs and policies related to female leadership in agriculture. The J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, a unit of the UGA Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, coordinated a working meeting for invited delegates, “Agriculture: Issues and Opportunities for Women’s Leadership Development,” to gather their policy ideas. A reporting session followed this working meeting. Candidate’s Role: The candidate was selected to serve as a facilitator for a working roundtable of individuals participating in the Women in Agriculture event at the University of Georgia. The candidate guided the discussion, collected qualitative data and shared insights into the process and project with Fanning faculty.
Georgia School Council Advisors Conference 2016 Key Collaborators: UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development The Carl Vinson Institute of Government offered a weekend-long conference for advisors for middle and high school councils in Georgia. Working with the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development to deliver programming for the event, the Vinson and Fanning faculty identified the candidate as having the needed skills to develop a program for one of the general sessions. Candidate’s Role: The candidate prepared and presented a super-session for all attendees entitled, “The Whole Council’s Out of Order: ParliPro for the School Council Advisor.” Offered as a general session, advisors of high school and middle school councils participated
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Michigan State University Ball State University University of New Mexico University of Vermont Engagement Scholarship Consortium The candidate participated in the Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop, a program for advanced doctoral students and junior faculty members interested in engaged scholarship at their respective institutions. The workshop takes place as a pre-conference to the Engagement Scholarship Consortium focusing on community engagement work at land-grant, public, and private institutions worldwide. The planning committee is responsible for the promotion, content, and selection of the participants as well as serving as mentors to selected individuals during the workshop in their engaged scholarly work. Candidate’s Role: Selected as one of five people for the planning committee, the candidate participated in monthly conference calls and provided on-site assistance during the workshop as described above. Additionally, the candidate mentored 5 of the seminar participants in their engaged scholarship project during the pre-conference sessions during the Engagement Scholarship Consortium each year.
Scholarship in Extension 2015-present Key Collaborators: UGA College of Education, Lifelong Education, Administration & Policy UGA, College of Family & Consumer Sciences, Department of Human Development & Family Studies, and Department of Foods and Nutrition UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Organizational Leadership and Development Over the past two years, Extension Administration encouraged county level faculty to advance the profession in the development of scholarly work. To bring the initiative to the forefront, Extension Winter Conference 2016 included a keynote speaker and panel on this topic and approach. Several faculty members collaborated to determine the capacity and readiness of county faculty in approaching this initiative. Candidate’s Role: The candidate assisted the keynote speaker, Dr. Lorilee Sandmann, as the question wrangler for her session at Winter Conference 2016. Additionally, the candidate co- developed a survey to measure perceptions and attitudes towards scholarship with Extension specialist is the College of Family and Consumer Sciences in the Departments of Human Development & Family Sciences and Foods and Nutrition. The candidate collected additional data through a series of focus groups resulting from the survey. This data is being analyzed for presented, in part, at the Engagement Scholarship Conference in 2017 and subsequent journal articles for community engagement scholars and practitioners. The candidate also co-authored a grant proposal for the CAES Extension Innovation Fund. The funded project creates an apprenticeship model for scholarly work in Extension programs beginning in 2018. This apprenticeship model has resulted in 5 completed IRB applications and data collection by county faculty to date.
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Air Force Services Activity UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development The Air Force employs over 150 training and curriculum specialists at 84 military installations globally. In 2015 and 2017, the Air Force brought these individuals together for an in-depth two weeks and one week, respectively, training to San Antonio, TX. All training and curriculum specialists have a degree in early childhood/early child care. Air Force Services Activity staff members identified adult education principles and school age and youth development topics as needed for all employees. Candidate’s Role: During 2015, the candidate collaborated with a faculty member at the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development to design, develop, and implement a two-day training focused on adult learning and youth development principles for attendees. In 2017, the candidate collaborated with a faculty member from North Carolina State University to design, develop, and implement a workshop focused on school age and youth development, physical environments in facilities and completing lesson/activity plans. The candidate and co- instructors presented over 14 hours of content for implementation in military installations throughout the world during each event.
Air Force/ Navy STEAM Camp 2015 - 2018 Collaborators: Kansas State University U.S. Department of the Navy U.S. Department of the Air Force Various agricultural and natural resources county faculty Camping has been a vital role to the Navy as has science, technology, and mathematics programming. The Department of the Navy partnered with Kansas State University to offer approximately 5 camps to Navy installations that focused on science and technology content. The University of Georgia responded to the call and provided a camp for 4 Navy staff members and 28 youth yearly over the course of 12 days. Using 4-H Centers as a “home base” throughout the program, there were several excursions to see the mountain and beach ecology and related agricultural science topics. Candidate’s Role: The candidate’s role included writing the grant proposal and identifying an appropriate county faculty member with interest and desire to serve as the lead for the science programming. The county faculty member arranged the logistics and camp content with minimal support from the candidate. The candidate further completed all the grant financial requirements to allow the county faculty member/4-H center staff to focus on the programmatic aspects.
165th Airlift Teen Resiliency and Leadership Retreat 2015 - 2018 Collaborators: 165th Airlift Family Readiness Office Building resiliency among teens is an important focus of the Department of the Air Force. In 2015, a county faculty member approached the candidate to assist in the development of a program to support resiliency. The faculty member had an existing relationship with the unit and hoped to provide leadership skill preparation in an experiential capacity for young people. Each year, the county faculty member in cooperation with the 165th Airlift Family Readiness
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Office offers a variety of experiences at different locations to support skill development for middle and high school age youth whose families are members of the 165th Candidate’s Role: The candidate completed the contract financial requirements to allow the county faculty member to focus on the programmatic aspects. Additionally, the candidate provides support to the faculty member in the logistical and programmatic planning and implementation of the program.
Professional Development Common Measures Development 2014-2016 Key Collaborators: U.S. Department of Agriculture Kansas State University Texas A&M University North Carolina State University University of California-Riverside University of Minnesota Following the development of the 4-H Logic Model for Military Connected Youth, the need arose to measure the national impact of the program. Several members of the logic model development group advocated for the creation of a tool to gauge the impact of the training 4- H/Extension staff members conducted for military youth program staff members/civilians. As a result of the advocacy, USDA convened an additional group to the Socio-emotional Domain Common Measure task force to allow for a 4-H Professional Development Common Measure. This common measure is a needs assessment tool. The tool includes a pre-test, post-test option after interventions developed by states for working with military youth programs staff members that other direct care service staff members of youth serving organizations can adapt. Candidate’s Role: The candidate served as a member of the committee to develop the Professional Development Common Measure. The candidate worked closely with Kendra Lewis, the evaluator assigned to the group to ensure the achieving the needs of the military. Additionally, the candidate completed cognitive interviews of 7 military staff members during the piloting of the Common Measure.
Project GROWL 2014-present Key Collaborators: U.S. Department of Agriculture Purdue University UGA, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication Paul D. West Middle School Riverdale Middle School Project GROWL: 1)enables youth to acquire work-based life skills to equip them for a knowledge-based and creative economy, 2)exposes young people to an accurate, deeper understanding of the food, fiber, agricultural and natural resource systems affecting their urban communities, and 3)empowers young people to visualize themselves as contributing members of society to leverage their knowledge, skills, and abilities to influence other individuals, groups, and organizations. Project GROWL represents a collaborative effort by UGA Cooperative Extension to impact teens’ lives through opportunities to master content in
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agricultural and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H mission mandates with an overarching goal of empowering teens to become influencers within their communities. Candidate’s Role: The candidate serves as the Principal Investigator on the grant-funded project. Working with the Northwest District 4-H Program Development Coordinator who supervises the day-to-day work of the project coordinator on-site in North Clayton and South Fulton Counties, the candidate manages the graduate assistant and the evaluation efforts of the project. The candidate further supports all the administrative responsibilities of the grant including reporting, financial work, and continuation paperwork with USDA.
Military Partnership Evaluation Working Group 2014-2017 Key Collaborators: U.S. Department of Agriculture Kansas State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute Oklahoma State University Kansas State University serves as the lead university in the 4-H Military Partnership. Responsible for all the sub-award funding to land-grant universities nationwide, the institution also coordinates all evaluation efforts to complete the required annual reports to USDA. Carol Fink, the Evaluation Coordinator for the project, leads the effort to identify strategies for assessment collection through a variety of means without burdening the Cooperative Extension System. Candidate’s Role: The candidate serves as an advisor to the evaluation coordinator by formally and informally responding to requests for evaluations. Additionally, the candidate solely conducts the assessment of the Air Force Camping grant program, an initiative of the 4-H / Military Partnership. The candidate’s work alleviates the burden on Kansas State and also serves the Air Force as the candidate works closely with their policy office which funds the initiative.
DoD Gifted Education Program Evaluation 2014-2016 Key Collaborators: UGA Program Evaluation Group UGA College of Education, Department of Educational Psychology UGA College of Education, Torrance Center for Gifted and Creative Education Department of Defense Education Activity U.S. Department of Agriculture In 2014, the United States Department of Agriculture issued a request for applications to the land-grant system to conduct an evaluation of the Department of Defense Education Activity’s gifted education program worldwide. A UGA team wrote a response, received the grant, and performed all components of the program evaluation. The project included conducting a literature review of gifted education best practices, collecting data from gifted education instructors, parents, and administrators at sites both in the United States, in Italy, and Bahrain, and providing a final report to DoDEA officials. Based on the evaluation report, faculty members in the College of Education continued into a second-year project to revise the DoD Gifted Education Program Guide. Casey D. Mull Page 52
Candidate’s Role: The candidate initially contacted the Program Evaluation Group to apply for this grant. The candidate served as a Co-Principal Investigator on the projected, reviewed written materials, and provided on-site assistance during data collection at the military installation sites.
Air National Guard Camping Grants 2013-present Key Collaborators: Headquarters, Air Force Child, and Youth Programs Kansas State University North Carolina State University UGA Marine Extension Multiple UGA Departments and Colleges Beginning in 2013, the Department of the Air Force funded residential and day camps at twenty land-grant universities yearly through a project coordinated by Kansas State University. While the implementation plans for each camp differed by state, each met a similar set of objectives with an evaluation capturing the success of the states in meeting those goals. The University of Georgia received an Air Force Air National Guard Camping grant each year to develop programs. The programs have rendered from a week-long residential camp at a 4-H Center in Georgia to weekend-long residential experiences for Air Force teens focused on college readiness. Marine Extension and other UGA departments have collaborated in implementing the camping program. Candidate’s Role: The candidate was involved in developing the objectives used by the Department of the Air Force in the request for application offered by Kansas State University. The candidate coordinated and conducted the applied research/evaluation of the program each year since the program’s inception while also completing the required reports by the funder for Kansas State University. At the state level, the candidate co-authored the grant, identified personnel to coordinate the program and implemented the program at the state level, collaborating with county faculty who directed the day-to-day program.
Boundary Spanning Working Group 2012-present Key Collaborators: UGA College of Education, Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, & Policy UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Office of Global Programs Kennesaw State University UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development University of Padua, Italy The candidate was identified during his doctoral studies to participate in a group formed in the UGA College of Education that focused on boundary spanning behaviors within higher education community engagement. This working group met regularly to share relevant research and crafted a research agenda for several members all studying the same phenomena for their dissertations. Four members of the working group developed a quantitative instrument based on the data from the qualitative studies. Since that time, the tool has been implemented in studies nationwide. Additionally, a graduate student translated the instrument into Italian for use in her research. Casey D. Mull Page 53
Candidate’s Role: The candidate, one of the original members of the working group, co-led the development of the survey instrument and continued this research stream after completing his dissertation. Work in this area continued with faculty members at Kennesaw State University and the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, resulting in regional and national presentations with these faculty members. Most recently, the candidate served as the faculty sponsor for a doctoral student serving as a visiting scholar in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences through the support of the Office of Global Programs. As the faculty sponsor, Mull ensured the ability for the student to travel through work with the Office of Global Programs and the Office of International Education. During her stay, he was responsible for supporting and supervising the research objectives and work for the scholar.
Military Partnership Logic Model Development 2012-2014 Key Collaborators: US Department of Agriculture Kansas State University Texas A&M University North Carolina State University As impact and accountability have grown in importance, USDA identified a gap in program development for military families. Though the 4-H Military Partnership has a storied 25-year history, no logic model existed before 2013 to guide the national efforts. Over the course of two years, scholarly-practitioners involved in the 4-H Military Partnership gathered to develop a logic model for national use. Candidate’s Role: National Program Leader for Military Families at the US Department of Agriculture selected the candidate as a member of the team to develop a logic model to guide Extension programs working with military-connected youth. The candidate served actively on the committee which led to the creation of the 4-H Logic Model for Military-Connected youth. This model ultimately laid the group work for common measure development.
4-H Military Partnerships Evaluation Think Tank 2012-2014 Key Collaborators: United States Department of Agriculture University of Colorado University of Maine University of Nebraska University of Illinois Texas A&M University North Carolina State University The 4-H Military Partnership is a broad and encompassing program. With some entities working together, there became a need for a logical model to drive programming towards a similar and cohesive goal. The National Program Leader – Military Youth and Families within the Sub-Institute for Youth Families and Community and the United States Department of Agriculture charged a team with creating the logic model and theory of change for the 4- H/Military Partnership. Candidate’s Role: At the request of a National Program Leader from USDA, the candidate contributed to the evaluation logic model draft created to guide 4-H/Military Partnership Casey D. Mull Page 54
projects in a team-based approached with the representatives of the institutions listed above. The logic model drives programming nationwide among each of the military service branches.
LGBTQQ Camp Issues 2011; 2017 Key Collaborators: UGA College of Education, Department of Kinesiology UGA LGBT Center UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Child and Family Development In 2011, a transgendered individual registered for a leadership summit coordinated by the candidate. The candidate assembled a group of 4-H Youth Professionals to respond to the request and plan for a positive experience for all campers in the program. The candidate served as the primary point of contact for the individual and the teen’s parent. The candidate met with and received training and support from faculty and staff in the College of Education – Department of Kinesiology and from the UGA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center on campus. The team sought additional input from UGA Campus Life and Housing, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, and UGA Student Activities. A faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology used the experience as evidence in a presentation to the American Camping Association in February 2012. Because of societal changes and policy changes by the Obama Administration, the candidate resurrected this past work to initiate the discussion and training necessary among the state 4-H staff and Air Force leaders. Candidate’s Role: The candidate researched and advised the State 4-H Leader on the age- appropriate and culturally appropriate course of action for a camper’s request based on university guidelines, communicated the decisions to the family and shared results with a College of Education faculty member. Beginning in 2016, the candidate shared several workshops and presentations with Air Force Training & Curriculum Specialists and the State 4-H Staff for both entities to be knowledgeable about the process.
Robins AFB College Knowledge 2012 Key Collaborators: UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Food Technology & Department of Horticulture UGA Office of Admissions UGA Office of Financial Aid
National College Knowledge Project created by the Air Force Teen Council encourages teens to seek out and learn more about college opportunities in their areas. The Robins Air Force Base Teen Council attempted to find out more and acquire an understanding of the admissions and opportunities available at the University of Georgia. Candidate’s Role: The candidate designed, developed and implemented the educational program for the Robins Air Force Base Teen Council. He developed the cohesive program plan involving multiple aspects of collegiate life including on-campus lodging, dining halls, recreation visits, as well as presentations by the Office of Admissions and Office of Financial Aid and programs with College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty.
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Key Collaborators: UGA College of Ed, Department of Lifelong Education Policy & Admin UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean’s Office – Tifton Campus The Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers program (GIFT) provides teachers with intensive real-world experience by having them spend a summer working alongside researchers in STEM-related fields. In its 10th year, UGA’s Gift program had awarded 170 fellowships to teachers from school districts throughout South Georgia as well as from urban school districts surrounding the UGA main campus in Athens. The program relied on a variety of supporters and stakeholders and needed a comprehensive evaluation to assess program effectiveness and future direction. The GIFT program director solicited work through a COE graduate class to develop and implement a program evaluation. Candidate’s Role: The candidate served on the team that designed the evaluative assessment and completed the online survey through Qualtrics. Additionally, he co-wrote the final report for the program and presented findings to the stakeholder.
Ready, Set, Go to UGA Convener 2012 Key Collaborators: UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Entomology UGA Center for Leadership and Service – Arch Society Whitehead Road Elementary School faculty and administration sought an opportunity for 5th- grade students to visit the UGA campus and participate in activities and tours to introduce the college and opportunities to the students. The faculty and administrators had specific needs for the program and wanted a program designed specifically to address these requirements. Candidate’s Role: The candidate designed and developed the day long program with UGA partners that included interaction with UGA students during visits to the special collections library visit, mock classes, a tour of North Campus and lunch in a dining hall for 99 local 5th graders.
4-H 101 Training 2011/2012 Key Collaborators: University of Florida University of Illinois Kansas State University North Carolina State University 4-H 101 provides military installation personnel with a general understanding of and support for 4-H programs on installations. In addition to the standard curriculum locally based information is shared as well to create a stronger more comprehensive training for providers of 4-H. Candidate’s Role: The candidate co-coordinated the presentation team for Scott Air Force Base and MacDill Air Force Base after identifying needs from the program requester. The candidate recruited potential presenters from Air Force civilians and other local 4-H faculty and tailored the training to the local requirements of the participants. The candidate also initiated the follow-up evaluation and feedback, providing individual consultation to program participants on their progress in the action plans created during the conference.
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4-H National Youth Science Day 2011 Collaborators: University System of Georgia Office of the Chancellor Nationwide, the 4-H program committed to enrolling 1,000,000 4-H’ers in science programming before 2013. To create systemwide effort to meet this goal, 4-H established National Youth Science Day. In Georgia, the program was hosted at the State Capitol to create a marketable event with the University System of Georgia’s Office of the Chancellor, and raise awareness for the 4-H program and science education. Co-hosts for the program were Secretary of State Brian Kemp and Chancellor Huckaby. Candidate’s Role: The candidate secured the facility, identified the youth presenter, coordinated the event protocol, and developed the educational program serving 15 young people and recognizing Georgia 4-H’s impact in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to state-level elected officials and stakeholders.
Family Impact Seminar 2011 Collaborators: UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences UGA School of Social Work The Georgia Family Impact Seminar is a collaborative public policy analysis and education initiative that the University of Georgia provides state policymakers and the public with current, nonpartisan, evidence-based information on issues facing Georgia families and communities. Sponsored by Carol Vinson, Family and Consumer Sciences and Social work, the 2011 Family Impact Seminar focused on issues facing military youth and families. Candidate’s Role: The candidate provided statistics from the Office of Secretary of Defense which were unavailable to the team, evaluated the list of statewide resources, and contributed to the information for the program. Additionally, he attended the seminar and assisted a key legislator in understanding the Interstate Educational Compact for Military Child (passed in 2012), and provided a graphical display of the military families by county in the state.
National Youth at Risk Conference 2011 Collaborators: Georgia Southern University Organized by Georgia South University College of Education's National Youth at Risk Center, the conference provides professional training and certification for adults who serve youth. Each year’s conference includes peer review to select conference posters, workshops, and other presentations. Candidate’s Role: Selection by Georgia Southern University to serve as a member of the review team, the candidate reviewed and evaluated conference poster and workshop submissions based on a standard rubric and provided feedback for the submitters and selection team.
Join the Revolution of Responsibility 2011 Key Collaborators: UGA News Service UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Communications and Technology Services National 4-H Council Casey D. Mull Page 57
National 4-H Council solicited feedback from Georgia 4-H in preparation for a national 4-H marketing campaign. The request came following a very successful Georgia 4-H marketing initiative-I am Georgia 4-H. The candidate responded to a request from National 4-H Council to consult Georgia 4-H on successes with the I Am Georgia 4-H campaign and solicit feedback for the upcoming national 4-H campaign. The Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and Brand Development Director for National 4-H Council visited with stakeholders across UGA to gain an understanding of branding at the state and local level. Candidate’s Role: The candidate responded to the request, arranged presentations to multiple levels of UGA faculty and staff of the National 4-H Council marketing campaign and facilitated a discussion among 25 stakeholders. To date, National 4-H Council held two national forums citing the Georgia 4-H campaign for effective marketing, and two states replicated the initiative.
Global Engagement – Public Diplomacy, Trade and Development 2011 Key Collaborators: UGA Office of the Vice President for Public Service & Outreach UGA Office of International Education Atlanta Consular Corps In conjunction with Atlanta Consular Corps, the Global Engagement symposium was sponsored by the UGA Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach and the UGA Office of International Education to bring together interested parties in the areas of global development and civic engagement. The program included dignitaries of global partners in sessions and panel discussions. Candidate’s Role: The UGA protocol coordinator contacted the candidate for assistance in developing the plan for the order of precedence for the international visitors and global partners. The candidate guided the officer in preparation for the event and served in a support role during the symposium.
National Guard Agribusiness Development Team Training 2011- 2012 Key Collaborators: Fort Valley State University Extension UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Departments of Animal & Dairy Science, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Crop & Soil Sciences, Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Poultry Science The mission of the Georgia National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams is to help Afghans build a more secure society by improving food security. A humanitarian mission, the program helps ensure that Afghans have what they need to better care for their families. To prepare for the missions, though, guardsmen first must understand agricultural techniques and the faculty preparing the servicemembers must understand military culture and the needs of the team. Candidate’s Role: The candidate served on the presentation team serving the 60 members of the first two waves of the Agribusiness Development Teams and provided a military culture overview to program planners to better prepare the instructors for working with the team.
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Collaborators: University System Information Technology Services University System, Faculty Development Vice-Chancellors UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Communications and Technology Services, State Master Gardener Program, Southern Regional Forester (Associate Dean for Extension’s Office) Association of County Commissioners in Georgia Liaison Horizon Wimba provides a resource for online training for University system employees for both employees and the general public. Recognizing unique opportunities for training, a six- member team collaborated to provide information for training large audiences. The candidate was part of a six-person team receiving the Wimba Innovation Candidate’s Role: The candidate co-wrote the presentation and presented the information. In the context of a six-member team. The team presented to all 35 system schools in a session with the University System of Georgia Information Technology Services, and the University System of Georgia Faculty Development Vice-Chancellor.
Technical Assistance for New Faculty in CFR 2010 Key Collaborators: Center for Family Research The Center for Family Research expanded its efforts in 2010 to support military family issues and strengthen military family support efforts. The new Assistant Research Scientist for three DoD grant funded projects had little experience or formal training in the initiative. Candidate’s Role: The candidate responded to a request by the new faculty member for a technical assistance consultation. The candidate introduced the faculty member to engagement opportunities within the state and other formal training opportunities provided by the candidate. The faculty member shared “ It is I who owes you a tremendous thank you for sharing your knowledge of what is happening in Georgia…it is very helpful in my efforts…”
University of Georgia Military Veterans Initiative 2010-present Key Collaborators: UGA Office of the President UGA Bursars Office UGA Office of the Registrar UGA Office of Student Support Services, Dean of Students UGA Army ROTC UGA Veterans Support Center, Tate Center The Office of the President at UGA charged a team to identify mechanisms to improve the quality of services for military members, veterans and family members benefiting from the Post 9/11 GI Bill on and off campus. Members of the team included representatives from the Office of the President, Bursars Office, Office of the Registrar, Office of Student Support Services, Dean of Students, and Army ROTC. This group eventually became the UGA Veterans Coordinating Committee. Candidate’s Role: Selected to serve on the team described above, the candidate provided research on reintegration, opportunities for growth through family services marketing, and best practices from other universities through his work with the Military Outreach Coordinator at the University System of Georgia. Most recently, the candidate’s role includes sharing updates during each semester's meeting of the group. Casey D. Mull Page 59
Military Teen Adventure Camps 2010-present Key Collaborators: Purdue University US Department of Agriculture Hurlburt Field Youth Programs Eglin Air Force Base Youth Programs UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development North Carolina State University In 2010, the University of Georgia was encouraged to apply for grant funding from Purdue University based on the success of the AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits. Working initially with Air Force Reserve Command, this week-long residential leadership experience supports reserve component military youth from across the country. Since 2012, the University of Georgia assumed all aspects of the camping program including coordination (procuring airfare for all 150 participants and volunteers) and design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the camping program. Collaborators include the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development and North Carolina State University’s Project YES Interns to support the leadership focus of the week. Since 2012, the University of Georgia has also partnered with Hurlburt Field Youth Programs and Eglin Air Force Base Youth Programs who expanded camp programming through a traveling camp across the state parks of Florida. Candidate’s Role: Since 2010, the candidate has served as the lead for all aspects of this project, leading and communicating in a team approach to ensure the project’s success. The candidate is responsible for recruiting and working with collaborative partners, supporting the logistical needs of the program, and providing on-site support of the event.
Extension Military Partnership 2009-present Key Collaborators: Purdue University The candidate has served as part of the Extension Military Partnership working group by providing recommendations for camp registration systems, providing feedback and input to the working group through face to face meetings and conference call sessions related to two grant- funded projects from Purdue University. Candidate’s Role: As PI on multiple sub-awards from Purdue University, the candidate serves on a team providing recommendations for the Extension Military Partnership and the Military Teen Adventure Camp.
4-H / Air Force Partnership Project 2009-present Key Collaborators: North Carolina State University Kansas State University The candidate regularly collaborates with Kansas State University to support the broader 4-H / Air Force Partnership. KSU, as the original grant awardee, has responsibilities to serve the U.S. Air Force. The collaboration is ongoing among the partners and reaches across many programs in supporting the 4-H partnerships that the candidate has with Kansas State University is ongoing. Candidate’s Role: As a project coordinator and PI on multiple projects with the 4-H/Air Force Partnership, the candidate serves as a 4-H learning consultant on educational programming Casey D. Mull Page 60
involving youth, completes the annual report of programs, assembles statistical data regarding 4-H Club enrollment, and trains Air Force Youth Programs staff in youth development best practices.
Georgia 4-H Military Family Day/Weekend 2009 - 2015 Collaborators: UGA Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Georgia Interservice Family Assistance Center Committee, Joint Family Support Assistance Program UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Since 2009, more than 1,250 military members and their families. In attending military coordinated Family Days and Wing Picnics, the candidate realized educational opportunities for family engagement in for informal and non-formal learning were limited. Military Family day met the goals of other family engagement as well as learning for all members of a military family. Since 2009, more than 1,250 military members and their families participated in the program. The program engaged a cross-section of collaborators in planning and conducting a full day program to meet the needs of parents and children. Designed to provide rest, relaxation, and learning, the weekend hosts a variety of learning options as well as free time to enjoy the 4-H Center Candidate’s Role: The candidate planned, designed, implemented and evaluated the program involving approximately 25 volunteers and serving 100-325 family members each year at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Thus, the candidate invited other community-serving groups to set up exhibits and lead activities for military families. One result included the Georgia Center for Continuing Education sharing information about the My Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) offered as a benefit to military spouses. Six months after the 4-H Military Family Day/Weekend, a public service faculty member in the Georgia Center shared “So far we’ve placed 29 military spouses in career certificate programs and 7 in academic credit classes! MyCAA works smoothly and quickly, and the advisers help the potential students make good decision.” From 2011-2015, the candidate’s role was supervising the staff member who coordinated the conducted the military family day/weekend event independently.
Annual 4-H and Family and Consumer Science Planning Session 2009-11 Key Collaborators: UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Outreach and Extension, Department of Foods and Nutrition, and Department of Human Development & Family Science During Extension program planning week, a team of faculty from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Georgia 4-H meet to identify project changes, collaboration opportunities and goals for the future year. Candidate’s Role: The candidate has trained Family and Consumer Science staff members in understanding the role and context of serving military families through extension in this annual meeting as well as by contributing to the dialogue and goal setting sessions each year. Each department identified and selected faculty to support the Georgia Family Readiness initiative from the candidate's connections in these meetings.
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Key Collaborators: U.S, Department of the Air Force, Child and Youth Programs Air Force Services Activity Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development North Carolina State University In 2008, Air Force Reserve Command staff members approached the candidate to host a residential experience for Air Reserve and Air Guard dependents aged 14-18. Since that time, the experience has grown to two-week long residential leadership experiences yearly. In 2012, the University of Georgia took on all aspects of the camping program including logistics (procuring airfare for all 260 participants and volunteers) and design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the camping program. Collaborators in the past have included Headquarters staff members in setting the policy guidance of the program, the Air Force Services Activity for providing the funding and oversight, Air Force Reserve Command for providing advertising support and volunteers, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs for providing videography of the program to illustrate the impact and the JW Fanning Institute for Leadership Development and North Carolina State University’s Project YES Interns for providing some of the camp programming focused on leadership. Candidate’s Role: Since 2012, the candidate has served as the lead for all aspects of this project, leading and communicating in a team approach to ensure the project’s success. The candidate is responsible for identifying, recruiting and supporting collaborative partners, coordinating logistics for all aspects of the camping program, planning and implementing educational sessions and coordinating with the facilitating. Onsite the candidate is the coordinator supporting all components of implementation for the camping experience. Beginning in 2018, the candidate served as the supervisor of the full-time employee charged with coordinating the program.
Georgia Interservice Family Assistance Committee 2008-2015 Key Collaborators: Georgia National Guard Family Members Programs, Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, Georgia State Defense Force, Robins AFB, Moody AFB, Forts Benning, Stewart, Gordon, McPherson (since deactivated), Army Reserve, Dobbins ARB, Navy Operational Support Center, Office of the Secretary of Defense – Military Community & Family Policy, UGA Cooperative Extension and several private organizations The Interservice Family Assistance Committee (GISFAC) is an organization required by Department of the Army/National Guard Bureau Instructions. Membership is voluntary, yet limited to organizations with statewide delivery capacity to serve military members, spouses and families statewide. The GISFAC represents a method for organizational learning to help the over 100,000 military service members in the state of Georgia. Candidate’s Role: The candidate reinvigorated the organization as required by Department of Defense Instructions including representatives as described in the list above. The candidate wrote the organizational documents and by-laws which were approved by the voluntary association. The candidate continues to advise the chair and assist with consistency in Casey D. Mull Page 62
organizational learning through military personnel transitions which occur every 2-3 years. Since the first year of organization, the organization has assumed voluntary leadership with sub-committees to initiate the work.
Air Force Teen Leadership Council Health Rocks! 2011 Key Collaborators: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command Air Force Reserve Command Teen Leadership Council The Air Force Reserve Teen Leadership Council sought additional training to support learning opportunities for the teens as instructors and other teens as participants. Additionally, the council needed activities that would be easy to implement for Yellow Ribbon events that would be of interest to and helpful for the students attending these programs. Candidate’s Role: At the request of Air Force Reserve Command, the candidate arranged for this national level organization of four teens to participate in the Georgia 4-H Health Rocks! Program working with co-workers to determine the group's eligibility. The candidate supported multiple camps at which the teens delivered the workshop information and wrote the required report for inclusion in the Air Force Aim High Report.
Georgia Operation: Military Kids 2006-2014 Key Collaborators: Georgia National Guard Family Members Programs, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Southeastern Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Air Force Reserve Command, Fort Gordon, Fort Benning, Robins Air Force Base, American Legion, Georgia Department of Education, The Georgia Operation: Military Kids project is a collaboration developed to expand opportunities and services for military youth experiencing deployment. The collaboration, funded by the 4-H/Army Youth Development Project, requires the state to develop a statewide team to deliver positive youth development programming to youth. Key collaborators roles and responsibilities differ based on their availability, staffing, and interests. The Operation: Military Kids partnership reaches at least 11,500 individuals yearly through direct programming coordinated by staff, but also through the indirect multipliers which occur as a result of training others in OMK curricula, resources, and tools. Candidate’s Role: As the PI on the grant-funded project, the candidate supervises the Project Coordinator, identifies future partners, advises programmatic events and completes annual reporting requirements. Until 2010, the candidate managed the day-to-day work of the collaboration. Since then, the candidate has supervised a full-time professional who administers the network and implements youth programming through the network
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Honors and Awards
National & Regional Awards & Recognition 2018 Epsilon Sigma Phi Distinguished Team: Joint Reserve Component Teen Leadership Summit, Southern Region 2016 Kansas State University Excellence in Engagement Award (Team) 2015 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Distinguished Service Award 2015 Epsilon Sigma Phi Distinguished Team: Walk Georgia, Southern Region 2013 NAE4-HA Communicator Award, Exhibit 2011 NAE4-HA Achievement in Service Award 2009 NAE4-HA Army 4-H Salute Award 2008 Communicator Award, Promotional Piece Team – Southern Region Winner 2007 Excellence in Camping, Team – Southern Region Winner 2015 Distinguished Team: Walk Georgia, Southern Region Recipient
State Awards & Recognition 2018 Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents (GAE4-HA) Outstanding Individual Volunteer Leader, Overall State Winner (Shelia Keeton) – co- nominated by candidate 2018 GAE4-HA Outstanding Volunteer Leader Program (165th Airlift Wing) – co- nominated by candidate 2018 GAE4-HA Exhibit State Award 2018 GAE4-HA Denise Miller Innovator Award 2016 GAE4-HA Excellence in Camping, Team Award 2014 GAE4-HA Professional Achievement Award 2014 GAE4-HA Stiles Memorial Scholarship 2012 GAE4-HA Promotional Piece, Individual 2010 University System of Georgia Wimba Users Group Innovator Award 2010 Outstanding Supporter, Presented by the Georgia National Guard 2010 GAE4-HA Educational Piece, Team 2009 GAE4-HA 4-H/Air Force “Aim High” Award 2009 GAE4-HA Outstanding Young Professional for State Staff 2009 GAE4-HA Communicator Award, Media Presentation 2009 GAE4-HA Educational Technology Award, Team 2009 GAE4-HA Excellence in Camping, Team 2008 Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration 2008 GAE4-HA Educational Piece Team
Various Coined over 24 times – Being coined is a military tradition with officers’ coins presented to those who go above-expected service. Coins include five General Officers and the Secretary of Defense
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Mentoring and Supervision:
Full-Time Staff Members and Affiliates 2017-present L W. Goss 2014-present N Howell 2014-2016 C Castro (AmeriCorps VISTA) 2014 L Flaherty (AmeriCorps VISTA, fixed term) 2014 D Van Slyke (AmeriCorps VISTA, fixed term) 2012-2017 B Stone 2010-2012 M Eason 2011–2016 S Fears
Graduate Assistants 2018-present R Rose 2015–present C Tompkins 2010-11 B Kelley
Part-Time Employees 2018 B Carter 19 hours weekly 2018 E McCord 19 hours weekly 2018 R Rose 30 hours weekly 2018 C Dailey 30 hours weekly 2018-present H Schofill 20 hours weekly 2013-present M H-Waller 19 hours weekly 2017-2018 S Wilson 19 hours weekly 2012-2013 T Ashley 19-40 hours weekly 2011-2013 B Hufstetler 12 hours weekly 2009-10; 2012 B Kelley 15-40 hours weekly 2008-09 H Williams 15 hours weekly 2007-10 A Chambers 15 hours weekly 2008-09 A Parnell 19 hours weekly 2007-08 S Dasher 15 hours weekly 2006-07 P Wall 10 hours weekly
Volunteers Oriented, supervised and guided approximately 125 volunteers annually by UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences policies.
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Service to the Community 2018 Chi Psi Educational Foundation, Program Review Committee 2017 – present Foundation for Excellence in Public Education, Clarke County School District Board of Trustees 2015 – present Wake Forest University Alumni Council Pro Humanitate Committee 2014 Usher, A Service of Celebration: Remembering the Life of Dr. Maya Angelou 2012-present Dearing Oaks Condominium Board, Secretary/Treasurer 2011- 2015 University of Georgia Alpha Alpha Delta Advisory Board of Chi Psi Serve as advisor to the recruitment chair 2008 – 2013 Georgia 4-H Counselor Alumni Association Board of Directors 2008 – present Youth Leadership Athens Volunteer 2006 - present Chi Psi Educational Trust Program Facilitator Alpha Management Retreat Facilitator Program for Self-Development Facilitator 2006 – present Etiquette and Leadership Institute/Perfectly Polished Volunteer 2006 – present Athens-Clarke County 4-H Volunteer Leader 1995 – present First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – Athens, GA – Member 2015 – Nominating Committee 2010 – Nominating Committee
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Unsolicited Comments (selected) Thanks so much to all of you who put together and ran the Teen Leadership Summit in Dahlonega. I know my daughter, Maggie, really had a great time. Due to the fact we moved this year, she did not know anyone at any of the camps she attended this year. She immediately felt comfortable and had a great time, so that makes me happy as a parent! Casey and Callie, thank you for all your attention in answering my numerous questions and working with all my logistical difficulties. I will continue to promote this camp and the Estes Park camp here at ARPC and during my travels. – Brig Gen Ellen Moore, Commander, Air Reserve Personnel Center
I want to thank you and your organization for the two years of wonderful camping experience that you gave my son Josiah. He will cherish those memories for the rest of his life and the fact that you and your organization blessed him with free camps was wonderful for our family. As a single mom, I could not have sent him to these camps, and he enjoyed them so much! - Tamera Wimbley, Parent of a Camper
The Clover, Chaco's, and Kavu is what 4-H means to me materially. The love and trust I've gained from the GROWLers is what it means to me emotionally. Thank you so much for what you've done for me the past two years. These students are one of the major things that keep me motivated, and I wouldn't be where I am without you introducing me to 4-H. Thanks a million. – Chasity Tompkins, Graduate Assistant
I know I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, I wouldn’t be where I am if it weren’t for you. Through my work at the state office, OMK!, Project YES!, the Purdue Military Extension Internship, etc. wasn’t exactly “social work,” it helped me refine my skills and better identify my interests. Those opportunities, all of which you played a huge role in, have set me up to have a unique perspective and approach in working with military families as a professional social worker. I truly believe my strengths as a social worker have been improved because of those experiences, not just because of my education or “social work” job experience. And I have you to thank for a lot of that! - Heather Williams, Former Student Worker
Thank you so much for coming out to my OTS graduation. Your presence there made the time even better, and I am so honored that you came. I know you made a great impression on my family. I also really wanted to thank you for all the opportunities you have provided my family, I know it made a huge impact on my life, and I am sure the same can be said for the others as well. – 2d Lt Travis Letourneau, Former Camper
Isabella my 15 year old, was chosen by her Navy Senior Chief Instructor at her ROTC at Peachtree Ridge High School as Platoon Commander! Many students had interviewed for this position. We are so proud of her for getting into this leadership position! I asked her how her she did it and what questions were asked during her interview. She answered, "Mom I used my skills that I learned from my Air Force Leadership Camp training and essays! It was a group interview, and they asked me the same questions from my essay! I knew to sit up straight during the interview. I looked at Senior Chief in the eye. I shook his hands and thanked him for interviewing Casey D. Mull Page 67 me!" Isabella is just ONE of your MANY success stories that you have cultivated for your involvement in the Military/4H! The ripple effects of your caring attitude and leadership are truly felt by everyone! Again, thank you! -Capt Anna Sanchez, 94th Airlift Wing
"BEST CAMP EVER" (Diamond and Reiko upon landing back at Melbourne Airport). Wow, you guys must put on some kind of gig up there. Diamond is a pretty picky eater, and she thought your food was really good. For a camp, that speaks volumes in my mind. Reiko, who I didn't even bother asking about the food, was dreading camp the whole time until some point after he arrived on site. NOT ONE negative comment was heard about anything concerning camp. There were constant comparisons and NOT ONE camp came close Truly amazing, and it speaks to everyone doing what it takes and not just preaching about it. –T.J. Hemrick, Parent of Two Campers
P.S. Thank you for making this the simplest report ever. :-) You are the best Casey! I was seriously anticipating (and mentally psyching myself up for) the report being as lengthy as the DoD Camp Grant AAR. Seriously made MY day NOT having to write a whole bunch of “is anyone actually ever going to read this” content. –Teresa Noon, Camp Coordinator completing a report created by the candidate
As you can see from the emails, we will start working soon on the DoDEA grant! Thank you so much for sharing this opportunity with us and especially for being willing to work with us on this important project. Your inclusion on the team was a key factor in getting the award. We are all looking forward to working with you and will have an official “Kick Off” in a couple of weeks. – Karen DeMeester, Program Evaluation Director
You launched a super instructional session on Friday. Your metaphor was clever, applicable, and memorable, making for a substantive but concise presentation. Well done! I was additionally impressed by the way you comfortably and confidently facilitated a productive session for yourself and the students and responded to the request for specific consultation. –Lorilee Sandmann, Ph.D.
You’re a genius. Thanks so much! I think this is exactly what we’re looking for. I’m about to drop some numbers in and see how it goes. FYI – We did a presentation on this at our state meeting (giving the UGA crew credit of course), and there were 30-40 people in the room. It was standing room only. Our district (16 counties and about 22 agents) has used it for two major programs, one with youth and one with volunteers. (Thus the need for the huge numbers of participants.) A smaller group of us has created standard evaluations for common programs that we use across the state and are sharing the evals with other agents to help us better aggregate statewide data. A couple of our district directors seem to really like the idea. Florida is apparently in the market for a new state program leader though, so I’m not sure how the idea will fly when the new one gets here, but in the meantime, we’ve really enjoyed what you’ve shared with us and helped us to create since your presentation in GA. – Whitney Cherry, Florida 4-H Agent Casey D. Mull Page 68