selected publications academic article Gholson, D. M., Boellstorff, D. E., Cummings, S. R., Wagner, K. L., & Dozier, M. C. (2019). A Survey of Public Perceptions and Attitudes about Water Availability Following Exceptional Drought in Texas. Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education. 166(1), 1-11. Gholson, D. M., Boellstorff, D. E., Cummings, S. R., Wagner, K. L., & Dozier, M. C (2018). Consumer water quality evaluation of private and public drinking water sources. Journal of Water and Health. 16(3), 369-379. Ripley, J. P., Cummings, S. R., & Lockett, L. L. (2012). Leadership advisory boards in Texas: Their perceived ability and utilization as the visioning body for program development. Journal of Extension. 50(1), Archer, T. M., Warner, P. D., Miller, W., Clark, C. D., James, S., Cummings, S. R., & Adamu, U. (2007). Excellence in extension: Two products for definition and measurement. Journal of Extension. 45(1), Archer, T. M., Warner, P. D., Miller, W., Clark, C. D., James, S., Cummings, S. R., & Adamu, U. (2007). Can we define and measure excellence in extension?. Journal of Extension. 45(1), Cummings, S. R., & Boleman, C. T. (2006). We identified issues through stakeholder input - Now what?. Journal of Extension. 44(1), 281-286. Kreuter, U. P., Amestoy, H. E., Kothmann, M. M., Ueckert, D. N., McGinty, W. A., & Cummings, S. R. (2005). The use of brush management methods: A Texas landowner survey. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 58(3), 284-291. Boleman, C. T., & Cummings, S. R. (2005). Listening to the people - A strategic planning model for Cooperative Extension. Journal of Extension. 43(3), Boleman, C. T., Cummings, S. R., & Briers, G. E (2004). Parents' perceptions of life skills gained by youth participating in the 4-H beef project. Journal of Extension. 42(5), Wetter, D. W., McClure, J. B., de Moor, C., Cofta-Gunn, L., Cummings, S., Cinciripini, P. M., & Gritz, E. R. (2002). Concomitant use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco: prevalence, correlates, and predictors of tobacco cessation. Preventive Medicine. 34(6), 638-648. Howard, J. W., Boleman, C. T., Alvey, A., Burkhum, A. B., Chilek, K. D., Stone, C. C., ... Couch, M. E (2001). Developing a program evaluation instrument for Texas 4-H: A work in progress. Journal of Extension. 39(4), Cummings, S. R., Tripp, M. K., & Herrmann, N. B. (1997). Approaches to the prevention and control of skin cancer. Cancer and Metastasis Reviews. 16(3-4), 309-327. Baranowski, T., Cullen, K. W., Basen-Engquist, K., Wetter, D. W., Cummings, S., Martineau, D. S., ... Hergenroeder, A. C. (1997). Transitions out of high school: time of increased cancer risk?. Preventive Medicine. 26(5 Pt 1), 694-703. Gelb, B. D., Boutwell, W. B., & Cummings, S (1994). Using mass media communication for health promotion: results from a cancer center effort. Journal of Healthcare Management. 39(3), 283-293. Boutwell, W. B., Cummings, S. R., Ward, J., Watson, K. D., & Riedel, T (1993). Under Cover Skin Cancer Prevention Project: A community-based initiative in three Texas cities. Skin Cancer -Lisboa-. 8(1), 67-73.
teaching activities ALEC494 Internship: In-ab Instructor ALEC625 Prog Eval & Org Acctblty Instructor ALEC631 Dev & Plan Community Edu Instructor ALEC640 Meth Of Tech Change Instructor ALEC684 Professional Internship Instructor ALEC685 Directed Studies Instructor ALEC691 Research Instructor ALEC691 Research Instructor ALEC692 Professional Study Instructor ALEC692 Professional Study Instructor ALEC695 Frntrs In Research Instructor ALED202 Intro To Leadership Instructor ALED339 Ag Extension Phil & Missn Instructor ALED440 Leading Change Instructor ALED441 Agri Exten Org & Meth Instructor ALED494 Adev Internship Instructor
chaired theses and dissertations Antilley, Teri J. (2015-07). The Relationship of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Summer Horsemanship School Instructors' Evaluated Competencies to the Self-Perceived Competencies of Youth and Adult Participants. Bedgood, Mark Andrew (2005-02). Development and initial assessment of Texas Cooperative Extension's white-tailed dear management module. Chandler, Galen Douglas (2005-02). Organizational and individual factors related to retention of county extension agents employed by Texas Cooperative Extension. Dromgoole, Darrell Allen (2007-09). A study to determine if in-depth professional development provided to extension educators on program development has an effect on planning, implementing, and evaluating extension educational programs. Forman, Megan Hajecate (2011-10). Job Stress in Disaster Case Managers Working with Hurricane Ike Recovery. Grube, Brittany C. (2013-05). Evaluation of 4-H and FFA Members Scores on the 2011-2012 Texas Quality Counts Verification Exam. Jenke, Sarah Lynne (2004-09). Impact of Texas 4-H shooting sports on youth and the state. Johnston, Jessica Nichole (2015-06). Impacts of Livestock at Fairs on Public Perception of Animal Agriculture. Malone, Allen A. (2011-10). The Effectiveness of Leadership Development Programs on Small Farm Producers. Matthies, Allen Z. (2012-02). Perceptions of Texas County Extension Agents on Volunteers Who Assist With Planning and Implementation of Extension Educational Programs. McClure, Megan McGraw (2016-07). Leader Distance of Extension Specialists as Experienced During the Beef Cattle Short Course. McCorkle, Dean Alexander (2005-08). Measuring the impact of an intensive commodity price risk management education program on agricultural producers. McLellan, Michael Shane (2014-12). Organizational and Individual Factors Related to Retention of County Extension Agents Employed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Mears, Grace DeKoyer (2017-12). An Evaluation of the Retention of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Agents and Onboarding Practices. Miller, Hurley Eugene (2015-04). A Survey of Texas Extension Agents' and Supervisors' Perceptions of the Texas Extension Agents' Performance Appraisal System. Postert, Brittney A. (2015-12). The Effects of the Texas Learn, Grow, Eat, Go! Program and the Influence on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior of Children Regarding Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Perception of Health. Ripley, Jeffrey Paul (2009-05). A study to determine the effectiveness of the leadership advisory board in meeting the needs of visioning and advocacy for the Texas agrilife extension service. Sugg Jr., James Delbert (2017-07). An Evaluation of Customer Satisfaction of the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Among Texas County Judges and Commissioners. Torock, Jodi Lynn (2009-05). Self-perceptions of volunteer management:: a texas 4-h volunteer needs assessment.
education and training Dr.P.H., The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - (Houston, Texas, United States) 1995 B.S. in Health Education, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1985
awards and honors Sustained Excellence in Extension Award, conferred by American Evaluation Association - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States), 2013 Excellence in Extension Evaluation Training Award, conferred by American Evaluation Association - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States), 2010
mailing address Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Agriculture Education 2116 TAMUS College Station, TX 77843-2116 USA