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Expanding Land-grant Universities’ Community Engagement: An Exploration of the Transformational Factors Affecting the Performance of Intercollegiate Extension Programs 扩大赠地大学的社区参与:影响校际推广项目绩效的转型因素探讨

NACTA Journal Pub Date : 2023-07-28 DOI: 10.56103/nactaj.v66i1.43

Olivia Caillouet, Amy Harder, J.C. Bunch, Grady Roberts, Heidi Radunovich

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Student Perceptions of Their Online Learning Experiences 学生对在线学习体验的看法

NACTA Journal Pub Date : 2023-07-28 DOI: 10.56103/nactaj.v66i1.38

Sandy Mehlhorn, Isaac Lepcha, Rachna Tewari

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Using multidisciplinary, conflict-based experiential learning to train students on how to address controversy at the public-private land interface 使用多学科，基于冲突的体验式学习，培训学生如何解决公私土地界面上的争议

NACTA Journal Pub Date : 2023-07-28 DOI: 10.56103/nactaj.v66i1.15

David Jachowski, Matias Aguerre, Gustavo Lascano, Keifer Titus, Thomas Scott

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Supporting Students in the Writing Intensive Classroom: 在写作强化课堂中支持学生:

NACTA Journal Pub Date : 2023-07-28 DOI: 10.56103/nactaj.v66i1.11

Adam Cletzer

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Course Development to Address Gaps in Horticulture Content Standards for Students in an Agricultural Education Undergraduate Degree Program 解决农业教育本科学位课程学生园艺内容标准差距的课程开发

NACTA Journal Pub Date : 2023-07-28 DOI: 10.56103/nactaj.v66i1.49

Kathryn Orvis

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Case study: introductory student onboarding with a place-based, blended welcome tour 案例研究:介绍学生入职与基于地点，混合欢迎之旅

NACTA Journal Pub Date : 2023-07-28 DOI: 10.56103/nactaj.v66i1.48

MaryGrace Erickson, Michel A. Wattiaux

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