Agricultural Education and Communication
"The UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) develops leaders, educators and communicators to meet the challenges society is facing in the agriculture and natural resource industries." --- About AEC
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Editorial Team
- Brian Myers - Chair, Approver
- Matt Benge - Editor
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Best Practices for Grant Development: Starting With the Idea
WC454/AEC793by Kathryn A. StoferJune 14, 2024Grant writing has become an expectation for Extension faculty at the state and county level. However, aside from a few workshops provided by the university, new faculty may feel like they have few resources to help them sharpen their practices at applying for and securing grant funding. This publication is meant to support Extension professionals, especially at the county level, in building good grant development habits.Critical Issue: Other
Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: An Introduction to Mentorship
WC460/AEC799by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslaneJune 10, 2024This initial article in the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series provides faculty and students with a basic understanding of the potential benefits of mentoring and creating a support system. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals
Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentees
WC462/AEC801by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslaneJune 7, 2024This third publication of the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series focuses on the experience of the mentee. This article aims to serve as a resource for mentees who are seeking tips and support as they work with their mentors in academia and beyond. This publication describes the role of the mentee and provides practical tips that can be applied in any setting. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals
Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentors
WC461/AEC800by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslaneMay 31, 2024This second publication of the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series is intended to serve as a resource for mentors who are seeking tips and support as they work with mentees in academia and beyond. This publication describes the role of the mentor and provides practical tips that can be applied in any setting. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals
Encouraging Residents to Request Wildlife-Friendly Landscape Maintenance from Their Chosen Professionals: A Stages of Change Approach for Extension and Other Practitioners
WC456/AEC795by Laura A. Warner, Dharmendra Kalauni, John M. Diaz, Emily Marois, Adam Dale, and Jaret DanielsMay 22, 2024This publication explains Florida residents’ current involvement in requesting wildlife-friendly landscape maintenance (WFLM) and the perceived barriers and motivators associated with this behavior using the concept of stages of change. Written by Laura A. Warner, Dharmendra Kalauni, John M. Diaz, Emily Marois, Adam Dale, and Jaret Daniels, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2024.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
