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Katherine Hartmann – Journal of Extension, 2023
Extension is not equitably serving Indigenous communities due to the effects of colonization in the Land Grant System, a lack of funding, and a lack of understanding of the needs of Indigenous communities. The concept of food sovereignty offers a way to create meaningful educational programming and, despite the inequitable access to services,…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Indigenous Populations, Barriers, Indigenous Knowledge
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Lassa, Mitch J.; Wilmer, Hailey; Boone, Madison; Brown, Zach; Derner, Justin D.; Peck, Dannele E.; Thissen, Carmen; Marlow, Clayton – Journal of Extension, 2020
This article offers the Extension community a pathway to drought resilience and climate-related conversations through knowledge exchange workshops. In 2017, a "flash drought" affected eastern Montana, and ranchers in the region faced numerous challenges. Moreover, drought-favorable climate conditions are predicted to increase for the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Occupations, Natural Disasters, Weather, Climate
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Ramsay, Jennifer M.; Hanna, Lauren L. Hulsman; Ringwall, Kris A. – Journal of Extension, 2016
One goal of Extension is to provide practical information that makes a difference to producers. Cow Herd Appraisal Performance Software (CHAPS) has provided beef producers with production benchmarks for 30 years, creating a large historical data set. Many such large data sets contain useful information but are underutilized. Our goal was to create…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Information Dissemination, Agricultural Occupations, Agricultural Education
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Bailey, Nikki E.; Arnold, Shannon K.; Igo, Carl G. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2014
The average age of farmers and ranchers is rising and each year, there are fewer young and beginning farmers and ranchers (YBFR). Therefore, it is critical that agricultural educators and programmers provide learning opportunities that develop the knowledge and competencies YBFR need to be successful. The purpose of this study was to develop a…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Agricultural Education, Grounded Theory, Barriers
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Laughlin, Kevin; Moore, Holly – Journal of Adult Education, 2012
This paper explores mentoring and mentorship at the beginning and ending of one's career path and the role of mentoring in the process. It frames the mentoring and leadership discussion using the lens of a first year teacher in a LaSallian elementary school in Browning, Montana, on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Topics examined in this paper…
Descriptors: Leadership Styles, Teaching Methods, Leadership, Altruism
Neff, Betty – Vocational Education Journal, 1988
Describes the process of developing a program to certify nannies. Includes a step-by-step guide to a new program. (JOW)
Descriptors: Child Care Occupations, Postsecondary Education, Program Development, Vocational Education
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Murphy-Southwick, Colleen; McBride, Melen – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2006
Montana, a predominantly rural state, with a unique blend of geography and history, low population density, and cultural diversity represents the challenges for program development and implementation across remote areas. The paper discusses two statewide multidisciplinary geriatric education programs for health professionals offered by the…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Geriatrics, Program Development, Educational Gerontology
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Stratton, Timothy P.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1995
A survey of 269 Montana pharmacy managers investigated the impact of a new law allowing pharmacy technicians to perform some duties previously restricted to pharmacists and interns. Managers were questioned concerning attitudes toward job responsibilities that might be delegated to store clerks, pharmacy technicians, and student interns, and plans…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Employee Responsibility, Employment Patterns, Field Instruction
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This September 10, 2004 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Why America Should Welcome Tariq Ramadan" (Wolfe, Alan; Zimbardo,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Higher Education, Religion, Cultural Awareness