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Papers by Kathleen Kelsey

The American Journal of Distance Education, 2005

The Editor of The American Journal of Distance Education acknowledges and expresses appreciation ... more The Editor of The American Journal of Distance Education acknowledges and expresses appreciation to the following people, who have served as referees of manuscripts submitted during the past year of publication. The process of peer review is essential to maintaining and improving the journal's standards, and we are grateful for the contributions of these reviewers. ... Mike Allen Kathleen Dodge Kelsey Bill Anderson Wendy Kemp Terry Anderson Al Lauzon Steven R. Aragon Amy Kirle Lezberg Bruce Barker Ruth Litchfield Angela Benson Krisanna Machtmes Zane ...

Agricultural Education Magazine, 2001

Australian &amp New Zealand Journal of Statistics

eXtension was publicly launched in 2008 as an online resource; however, adoption rates have been ... more eXtension was publicly launched in 2008 as an online resource; however, adoption rates have been disappointing. The research reported here measured adoption of eXtension, willingness to participate in a Community of Practice, and adoption barriers among Oklahoma Extension employees. The adoption rate was 49%, and 43% of employees were willing to join a CoP. Lack of time and knowledge of eXtension were key barriers to adoption. Recommendations include training employees how to use eXtension and become a member of a CoP. Adopting scholarship guidelines to reward faculty and educators for contributing to eXtension may facilitate adoption of this innovation.

Journal of Extension

The research reported here examined the impact of the Government Performance and Results Act on a... more The research reported here examined the impact of the Government Performance and Results Act on accountability and evaluation activities in two state Cooperative Extension Systems. Accountability was examined using five dimensions from Koppell's (2005) framework. Findings indicated both Extension systems transferred accountability activities to county-level educators through increased reporting expectations. There was not a strong connection between GPRA and changes in program evaluation practice or understanding in either state. Clear definitions of accountability within Extension and close examination of the role of evaluation may enhance accountability efforts and result in not only using evaluation for accountability but also for organizational learning.

Career and Technical Education Research, 2009

... Page 4. Russell, Robinson, & Kelsey 106 ... Data saturation is defined as the point w... more ... Page 4. Russell, Robinson, & Kelsey 106 ... Data saturation is defined as the point where no new information is forthcoming from interviewees, themes have been saturated, and the researcher leaves the data collection phase of the study (Guest, Bunce, & Johnson, 2006). ...

Journal of Extension, Oct 1, 2012

Page 1. 1 Student Project Teams: Understanding Team Process through an Examination of Leadership ... more Page 1. 1 Student Project Teams: Understanding Team Process through an Examination of Leadership Practices and Team Culture Penny Pennington, Assistant Professor Kathleen D. Kelsey, Associate Professor Oklahoma State University Abstract ...

Online Submission, 2012

 Employers seek interculturally sensitive professionals who can successfully navigate among a va... more  Employers seek interculturally sensitive professionals who can successfully navigate among a variety of cultures and serve as ambassadors to promote commerce internationally. To facilitate the development of interculturally sensitive citizens, universities offer students a variety of opportunities, such as studying abroad and internationally designated courses (I-courses), with the assumption that by experiencing another culture, participants will deepen their levels of interculturally sensitivity. These assumptions are rarely tested empirically. The purpose of the study was to determine if agriculture students' level of intercultural sensitivity differed in terms of the type of intercultural experience selected (studying abroad experience or I-course) and various demographic variables. The findings indicated that 98.01% of the students were operating at the lowest levels of intercultural sensitivity (ethnocentric stage), as measured by a standardized and validated instrument. In conclusion, agriculture undergraduate college students' level of intercultural sensitivity did not differ in terms of the type of intercultural experience selected (studying abroad vs. I-course) or various demographic variables including college year. Implications suggest that neither the time spent in college (from freshman to senior years) nor experiences (studying abroad or I-courses) increased levels of intercultural sensitivity among population studied. Due to the importance of developing intercultural sensitivity among the student body, it is recommended that colleges of agriculture implement a multi-pronged approach to developing intercultural sensitivity among undergraduates, including empirically tested experiences that are known to increase cultural competency.

Nacta Journal, Dec 1, 2004

This research study sought to determine the impact of an agricultural leadership program on rural... more This research study sought to determine the impact of an agricultural leadership program on rural community development beyond selfreport survey data typically collected for program evaluation. Two hundredninety graduates of a program that taught leadership skills to impact policy at local, state, and national levels to adults aged 25-45 who were involved in agriculture or agribusiness were evaluated using both a quantitative mail survey and qualitative methods(face-to-face interviews). The purpose of the study was to learn: (1) whether the program produced community development leaders; (2) whether participants took an active role in improving their communities after completing the program; and (3) whether there was a difference in findings based on the type of data collected. Results suggested that the program was an awareness program only and was marginally successful in integrating rural community development into the program. It was concluded that participants were not acting as change agents, and the program was not developing leaders to meet community needs. The participants were taking minimal leadership roles in improving their communities. In spite of quantitative findings of change in knowledge, skills, and behavior, qualitative findings did not reveal important changes, bringing into question the data collection methods when in-depth interviews trump survey results. (Includes 26 reference.) (MO) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. N C1 00 N

Abstract: Wiki, a web-based open editing tool, has emerged as a beneficial tool for collaborative... more Abstract: Wiki, a web-based open editing tool, has emerged as a beneficial tool for collaborative learning and writing in the classroom. However, questions remain regarding whether traditional and online environments affect collaboration and learning outcomes when students ...

Journal of Applied Communications, 2000

Page 1. Journal of Applied Communications, Vol. 84, No. 4, 2000 / 7 Impact of Communication Appre... more Page 1. Journal of Applied Communications, Vol. 84, No. 4, 2000 / 7 Impact of Communication Apprehension and Communication Skills Training on Interaction in a Distance Education Course Kathleen Dodge Kelsey Kathleen ...

Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, Dec 15, 2010

Over the past ten years, a significant increase in courses and programs taught through distance e... more Over the past ten years, a significant increase in courses and programs taught through distance education technologies has occurred both in non-for-profit and for-profit colleges and universities. During this time, there have been many successes and failures. The researchers hypothesize that the marginal success and/or failure occurs due to program planner(s) not viewing the design, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of distance learning courses and programs in the context within which the distance learning will occur. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide five basic interrelated assumptions for distance learning program planners to consider when designing distance learning courses and programs in college and university settings. These assumptions are offered based on the observation, successes and failures of the authors in their collective 57 years of designing such programs for six different universities across the US, as well as evidence from related literature.

Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2003

EJ668413 - Doc@Distance: Immersion in Advanced Study and Inquiry.

Journal of Agricultural Education, 2014

Although women have enjoyed majority status as teachers in most disciplines, they are underrepres... more Although women have enjoyed majority status as teachers in most disciplines, they are underrepresented in secondary agricultural education (AGED). To better understand female underrepresentation within agricultural education, this study used theory of teacher attrition to investigate the career-related experiences of female preservice students in the agriculture education department at Oklahoma State University and AGED teachers within Oklahoma using a mixed-method case study design. It was found that, although the women were well prepared to teach and had contextually rich experiences in AGED, only a fraction of the women who entered the preservice program successfully gained employment as AGED teachers. Reasons for attrition included a lack of commitment to teaching AGED, being place-bound, and gender bias from school administrators. To reduce attrition, women desiring to teach AGED and those already in the field need support from university faculty, state staff, and school administrators in regard to challenges they face in nontraditional careers to increase specific human capital and a commitment to the profession.

Horttechnology, Dec 1, 2011

Junior college (JC) and community college (CC) programs offering viticulture and enology courses ... more Junior college (JC) and community college (CC) programs offering viticulture and enology courses have proliferated in recent years in many states, especially outside of traditional grape growing regions. A survey was sent to 69 land-grant (LG) horticulture, viticulture, and enology specialists who may interact with JC and CC programs offering viticulture and enology courses. Forty answered for a response rate of 58%. Results indicated that most LG horticulture/viticulture programs are not interacting with the JC/CC programs and that LG specialists do not believe the education received by students of the JC/CC program is sufficient to create well-trained industry professionals. JC/CC programs are generally regarded as positive for the viticulture and enology industry by LG specialists, but some question the quality of instruction. Many LG respondents do not believe the JC/CC programs are impacting their own programs and do not see the JC/CC programs as competitors to their programs; however, documented actions of JC/CC programs would dictate otherwise, especially in the area of Cooperative Extension programming.