Dale Pracht

Dale Pracht

Assistant Professor
Community Based Organizational Systems in 4-H Youth
3014-C McCarty Hall D
(352) 273-3533
dpracht@ufl.edu

 

Abstract

Dr. Dale Pracht joined the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences in August of 2007. His appointment is 70% extension and 30% teaching. Before joining the Department, he worked as Assistant Director for the Texas A&M University Career Center. In addition to working in the Career Center, he has also been an Assistant 4-H Youth Specialist and a 4-H Youth Agent in Kansas.

In 2007, he received his Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University. His dissertation emphasis was on evaluating the cognitive process of students enrolled in a 20-hour service-learning experience while enrolled in a collegiate social problems course. He received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Kansas State University.

His specialties are service-learning, youth leadership development, volunteer management in non-profit organizations, career education, college student development, leadership of organizational systems, and youth and adult education.

Dale is excited to work in the department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences and looks forward to assisting with community based organizational systems in 4-H youth development for the state of Florida.

Selected publications

Dissertation: “Evaluating the Cognitive Process of Students Participating in a Service-Learning Experience while Enrolled in a Collegiate Social Problems Class.”

Extension

 IFAS, FYCS, UF, Gainesville, FL Aug. 2007 - Present

Assistant Professor, Community Based Organizational Systems In 4-H Youth Development

  • Provide statewide leadership for staff development in mission, vision, long-range program development and prioritizing for a comprehensive 4-H program.
  • Lead, plan, implement, and evaluate program delivery systems effectiveness.
  • Research and teach effective program governance for youth engagement.
  • Support county faculty in providing programs that develop best practices for positive youth development in community settings.
  • Develop teaching and training tools for public accountability and use of public good resources.
  • Research, teach, and educate county faculty and volunteers to create and sustain safe, inclusive program environments for youth.
  • Collaborate with District Directors and Extension 4-H Youth Agents on outcome based programming for effectively reaching diverse audiences.
  • Contribute to undergraduate and graduate youth development majors through teaching and advising.
  • Participate in graduate education, graduate committees, and supervise students.

Professional and Honor Societies

National Society for Experiential Education 2001 - Present

University Advisors and Counselors 2002 - 2006 V.P of Programs, 2005

Texas Cooperative Education and Internship Association (TXCEIA) 2000 - 2005
Program Committee Chair, 2004  

Kansas Association of Extension 4-H Agents (KAE4-H) 1996 - 1999
Recognition Committee Chair., 1999; Newsletter Editor, 1998

Student Affairs Graduate Association 1998 - 1999
Professional Development Chair., 1999

Academic Distinctions

President’s Meritorious Service Team Award Dec. 2006

Tradition of Excellence Staff Award April 2006

Fish Camp Namesake, Camp Pracht Summer 2006

FarmHouse Fraternity College of Founders Award May 2004

Outstanding Academic Volunteer Award Sept. 2001