Ann Schwader
海角直播app Extension Program Assessment and Reporting Coordinator
Biography
Since 2018, Ann has served as the 海角直播app Extension program assessment and reporting coordinator. In this role, Ann provides the primary leadership and coordination for the creation of 海角直播app Extension's reports to external stakeholder groups including the local, state and federal plans of work and federal annual report for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). She works with Extension staff to plan for and collect qualitative and quantitative impact reports and designing statewide and programming assessment procedures.
From 2011 to 2018, Ann served as a 海角直播app Extension nutrition field specialist. Her efforts were focused on using innovative strategies to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity statewide to help prevent and manage chronic disease through multiple delivery systems. She developed and facilitated wellness coalitions and food councils to assist with the integration of evidence-based programs.
From 1990 to 2011, Ann served as a family and consumer sciences Extension educator working for North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service (1990-2002) and South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service (2002-2011). She provided leadership to family and consumer sciences educational programming targeted to local, county and multi-county area needs, working collaboratively with community partners to strategically address issues in the areas of nutrition, food and health.
From 2011 to 2018, Ann served as a 海角直播app Extension nutrition field specialist. Her efforts were focused on using innovative strategies to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity statewide to help prevent and manage chronic disease through multiple delivery systems. She developed and facilitated wellness coalitions and food councils to assist with the integration of evidence-based programs.
From 1990 to 2011, Ann served as a family and consumer sciences Extension educator working for North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service (1990-2002) and South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service (2002-2011). She provided leadership to family and consumer sciences educational programming targeted to local, county and multi-county area needs, working collaboratively with community partners to strategically address issues in the areas of nutrition, food and health.
Education
- M.Ed. in adult education, adult and continuing education/teaching | North Carolina State University | 1994
- B.S. in family and consumer sciences and journalism | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 1988
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
Academic Interests
- Accountability data
- Plans of work
- NIFA federal report
- Civil rights rules/regulations
- Program assessment
Committees and Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships
- 2011-2017, Society of Nutrition Education Behavior, member.
- 2015-2017, Food and Nutrition Extension Education Division of SNEB, Central Representative.
- 2012-2015, South Dakota Public Health Association, member.
- 1990-2017, National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences, member.
- 1993-2011, Extension Epsilon Sigma Phi Chapter, member.
Extension Responsibilities
- Provides the primary leadership and coordination for the creation of 海角直播app Extension's reports to external stakeholder groups including the local, state and federal plans of work and federal annual report for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
- Works with Extension staff to plan for and collect qualitative and quantitative impact reports and designing statewide and programming assessment procedures.
- Provides leadership to technical writing for program business plans, programmatic impact statements and some section areas of grant applications.
- Technical Management of the 海角直播app Extension data system.
- Repairs the reporting system for users and Extension.
- Conducts quality assurance audits..
- Reviews data to make certain Extension is in compliance with civil rights rules and regulations.
Work Experience
- June 2018-present, program assessment and reporting coordinator, South Dakota State University Extension, Winner Regional Extension Center, Winner, South Dakota.
- Oct. 2011-June 2018, nutrition field specialist, South Dakota State University Extension, Winner Regional Extension Center, Winner.
- Feb. 2002-Oct. 2011, family and consumer sciences Extension educator, South Dakota State University Extension (Gregory County), Burke, South Dakota.
- Jul. 1990-Feb. 2002, family and consumer sciences Extension educator, North Carolina State University Extension (Bladen County), Elizabethtown, North Carolina.
- Dec. 1988-Dec. 1989, marketing/advertising program assistant, Response Marketing, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Research and Scholarly Work
Awards and Honors
- 2016, America Walks Walking College Fellowship, graduate
- 2010, Enhancing Diversity Award, 海角直播app Cooperative Extension Service
- 2008, Mid-Career Service Award, 海角直播app Extension Epsilon Sigma Phi
- 2005, NELD (National Extension Leadership Development) North Central Participant
- 2003, Team Award, 海角直播app Cooperative Extension Service
- 1996, Communication Award, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Home Economics
- 1992, Early Career Award, North Carolina Association Extension Home Economics
- 1990, 4-H & Youth Award, North Carolina Association Extension Home Economics
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