Stories From 2022
Evaluation Expert Jay Jayaratne on 18 Years – So Far! – at NC State
Our faculty feature for the month of May is on Jay Jay Jayaratne, AEE faculty member and state leader for extension evaluation. He discusses how his research, teaching, and extension work helps make sure that extension education in our state is effective.
YFCS Student Writes Op-Ed on Her Own Immigration Experience
YFCS graduate student, Amma Gatty, writes an op-ed on her own immigration experience.
Donaldson Publishes Research on Professional Competencies Within Extension
AEE faculty member & director of graduate programs, Dr. Joseph Donaldson, has recently been published in the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension.
Jana Hunter: Meet One of Raleigh’s Rising Middle School Agriculture Teachers
Starting in July, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate Jana Hunter will teach two agriculture courses and start the FFA program at the school.
La Toya Hardin ‘22 on Supporting Fellow Veterans Through Family Life Coaching
La Toya Hardin, Army veteran and YFCS Graduate Student, discusses her path from the military to the YFCS graduate program and her focus on veteran mental health support.
Hardison-Moody Publishes Research on How Motherhood Shapes Leisure Activities for Low-Income Families
YFCS faculty member & director of graduate programs, Dr. Annie Hardison-Moody, has recently been published in the Journal of Leisure Activities.
Three AHS Students Recognized at CALS Honors Celebration
Three AHS undergraduate students were recently recognized at the annual CALS Honors Celebration.
The Secret to the Work-life Balance
In the May blog post, AEE doctoral student Taylor Jones, discusses how to achieve a work-life "balance" that works for you.
AEHS 557 – Personal Philosophy of Volunteer Management Statement
In the April post of The Student Narrative blog, we will display an assignment from AEE Undergraduate Student Grace Baucom from the AEHS 557 course. The assignment focused on creating a personal philosophy for volunteer management.
Chrissy Haynes ‘07 ‘19 Serves Her Community as Montgomery County Extension Director
Chrissy Haynes, a YFCS alumni, discusses her path from intern to county director within cooperative extension over the course of 15 years.