Presentations
"Engaging audiences in online language learning and teaching: Post pandemic approaches (invited)." In Digital transformation of language learning and teaching: Post Pandemic Implications. 2021.
"Building Capacity to Increase Racial Understanding." In Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) Leadership Conference. 2021.
"Sharing Best Ideas: A National Conference Moved Online." In National Association of Extension Program & Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP) National Conference. 2020.
"Responding in 2021: Can this year’s challenges make us better leaders?." In National Association of Extension Program & Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP) National Conference. 2020.
"Diversity, Equity, & Inclusive Excellence: Systematic Approaches to System Change." In Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy (ESCOP) Annual Conference. 2020.
"Expanding NACDEP's 2019 Table Talks: Racial Dialogue Work - Invited REAL Talk." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP). 2020.
"Research Summary: Coming Together to Promote Racial Understanding - Poster Presentation." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP). 2020.
"Coming Together to Promote Racial Understanding: Findings undergird need for race dialogue in Extension - Invited Post-Conference 4-hour Workshop." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP). 2020.
"Leadership for Support Staff: Unlock Their Potential as Coaches and Mentors." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals. 2019.
"The Shelter Farm: Urban Growing Partnerships." In 2019 National Urban Extension Conference. 2019.
"Disney Based Leadership Proposal." In Extension Program Council. 2019.
"Inclusion for Operations and Support Staff as Coaches and Mentors: Unlocking Potential." In National Land Grant Diversity Conference. 2019.
"Support Staff as Coaches and Mentors: Tips to Unlock Your Potential." In OSU Extension - Chi Epsilon Sigma Section. 2019.
"Leading Above the Line in Community Development." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Conference. 2018.
"Farm to School and your Local Economy: How can you Explore the Linkages?." In 9th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. 2018.
"North America Food System Network Pre-conference Workshop." In 2017 Community Development Society & National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Joint Conference. 2017.
"Teaching Online: How to Engage and Not Bore Your Students to Death." In OSU Innovate Impact 2017. 2017.
"National Leadership Network Formation Process: Join the eXtension Conversation." In JCEP (Joint Council of Extension Professionals) Leadership Conference. 2017.
"Are you leading "Above the Line?" - An Ignite Talk." In JCEP (Joint Council of Extension Professionals) Leadership Conference. 2017.
"Teaching Online: Webinar Best Practices & Other Methods." In OSU Extension Annual Conference. 2016.
"Professional Development Training and Certification Project." In 2016 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Conference. 2016.
"Ignite Leadership in Local Foods: Get Involved Today." In 2016 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Conference. 2016.
"How to Convene a Local Food Council for Positive Impact in Your Community." In 4th Annual Ohio State University Engagement Forum. 2016.
"How to Convene a Local Food Council for Positive Impact in Your Community." In Inaugural Buckeye Summit: Convening for Change. 2016.
"Knowledge Networks for Food Systems Professionals and Practitioners." In Enhancing Food Security in the Northeast through Regional Food Systems (EFSNE) Conference - Beltsville, MD. 2015.
"Initializing Networks to Address Extension’s Food Systems Work in the Southern U.S. - Arlington, VA." In Southern Local Food Community Showcase: Focusing for 2016 and Beyond. 2015.
"Extension agents, institutions, and the possibilities for social justice." In 2015 Community Development Society International Conference. 2015.
"Theoretical Models Considering Local Food Use in Hospitals: Diffusion of Innovations and Reasoned Action." In 2015 Community Development Society International Conference. 2015.
"Farm to Hospital Research Findings Point to Opportunities for Extension." In 2015 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Conference. 2015.
"Diffusion of Innovations and Reasoned Action: Framing Local Food Use in Hospitals." In 2015 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Conference. 2015.
"Background & Initial Findings of Ohio Hospitals and Local Food Use Survey." In OSU Extension Annual Conference. 2014.
"Live Healthy: Background & Initial Findings of Hospitals and Local Food Use." In Live Healthy Live Well State Conference. 2014.
"Building the capacity of the eXtension CLRFS eCoP to support Extension colleagues working on food systems, especially those promoting community food security.." In eXtension Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems Food Security Conference. 2014.
"Assessing Food Access and Equity in Ohio: A qualitative study of food assistance customers, providers and state agency leaders." In 2014 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Conference. 2014.
"How to Convene a Local Food Council and Plan a Food Summit." In 2014 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Conference. 2014.
"Communicating with Local Government Leaders." In 2014 Local Government Extension Training Series. 2014.
"Leveraging Diversity via Un-like Mentorships: Opportunities for Both." In 2014 Tri-State Diversity Conference. 2014.
"Farm 2 Hospital Poster & Abstract Presentation." In Live Healthy Live Well Signature Program Kick-Off. 2013.
"Community, Local & Regional Food Systems at eXtension: Mutual Benefits for Seekers & Contributors." In 2013 National Urban Extension Conference. 2013.
"Ohio State University Extension Local Foods Signature Program." In The Inaugural Ohio State University Outreach and Engagement Forum. 2013.
"Community, Local & Regional Food Systems: A new eXtension Community of Practice." In AFRI Food Security Sustainable Food Systems Program Leaders. 2013.
"Exploring Our Common Differences: Diversity Curriculum Launch." In 2013 Tri-State Diversity Conference. 2013.
"Tips for Teaching: Kick-Start Your Talk with Great Opening Lines." In National Urban Education Conference. 2013.
"Advanced Farms Controlled Environment Agriculture." In Ohio Clean Energy Challenge. 2013.
"Opportunities for Extension in Worksite Wellness." In OSU Extension Annual Conference. 2012.
"Local Foods Signature Program Poster." In OSU Extension Annual Conference. 2012.
"Implementing Ask an Expert: Three Different States...Three Different Drummers." In 2012 National eXtension Conference. 2012.
"Engaging community capital to help students succeed after high school." In 2012 Community Development Society International Conference. 2012.
"Strategic Use of Discussion: Unlocking Diverse Capital." In 2012 Community Development Society International Conference. 2012.
"Using Discussion Methods to Harness Social & Cultural Capital." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Annual Conference. 2012.
"2-hour Strategic Planning Starter-Kit." In 2012 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Conference. 2012.
"Strategic Wellness via Local Food Awareness: How Hospitals Can Influence Employees and Patients." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Annual Conference. 2012.
"A guided discussion on how transitions affect our communities, jobs and lives.." In Tri-State Diversity Conference. 2012.
"Local Food Systems: New Pubs for Communities and Youth." In National Extension Urban Conference 2011. 2011.
"Organizing for Impact: Building a Local Foods Coalition WITHIN the University." In (NACDEP) National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Annual Conference - 2011. 2011.
"Enhancing Rural Education/Business Connectivity: a New Model to Advance Workforce Development Opportunities in Rural Areas." In (NACDEP) National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Annual Conference - 2011. 2011.
"Local/Regional Food Entrepreneurship, Economic Development in Urban and Rural Areas." In (NACDEP) National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Annual Conference - 2011. 2011.
"Re-establishing Networks to Link Rural Growers with Urban Consumers." In National Extension Urban Conference. 2011.
"Community Development Program Survey: An Internal Quest for Direction." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP). 2010.
"CD Program Survey: An Internal Quest for Direction.." In OSU Extension Annual Conference. 2009.
"Facilitating Local Food System Networks." In Heritage Ohio Mainstreet Annual Conference. 2009.
"Research & Evaluation Report: Program Impact Indicates Positive Results." In JCEP’s 3rd Galaxy Conference. 2008.
"Online Teen Social Networks: New Research Provides Insight for Inclusion." In JCEP’s 3rd Galaxy Conference. 2008.
"Local Foods: Idea Sharing for Community & Economic Development Practice Roundtable." In JCEP’s 3rd Galaxy Conference. 2008.
"Balancing Work & Family: Quick stress-relieving tips you can use today." In JCEP’s 3rd Galaxy Conference. 2008.
"Navigating in Their Space: Get Connected and Improve Your Effectiveness with Teens." In National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4HA) Annual Conference. 2007.
"Extension Life is a Peach: But You Must Avoid the Pits." In National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4HA) Annual Conference. 2007.
"Success in College." In Ohio College Access & Success Conference. 2007.
"Plug In: Understanding Today’s Teen Online Social Networking." In Building Community Through Multi-Disciplinary Approaches: A Foundation of Extension Work. 2007.
"Cost Recovery for Your County: New Program Can Bring Annual Revenue." In Ohio Extension Annual Conference. 2006.
"Approaches for inspections, compliance, and citation avoidance." In Guest lecture at Wright State University, graduate students in public health. 2005.
"Determining Futures: Youth Involvement in Community Development." In Community Development Society National Conference. 2004.
"Risk Communication on the ground: Approaches for message, content, delivery." In Guest lecture at Wright State University, graduate students and PhD candidates. 2004.
"Urban Partnership Programming." In Annual OSU-E Urban State Conference. 2004.
"Building Community: Ancient Examples for Modern Application." In Pastors & Family Conference. 2003.
"Ohio 4-H Camp Graham: A Look Back... and Ahead." In Camp Graham 50th Anniversary Celebration. 2003.
"Physical, Intellectual and Social Development: Challenges of Early Adolescence." In Ohio 4-H Foundation Board. 2003.
"Long-Range Planning for Youth Camps." In Ohio 4-H Camp Managers Association Meeting. 2003.
"If all is not well at Camp: Managing Physical and Emotive Crisis: Prepare, Plan and Respond with Assurance." In National 4-H Camping Institute VI. 2002.
"LOOK to Ohio: Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today." In National Association of Community Development Professionals (NACDEP).
Technical Reports
Civittolo, D.; Bowen-Ellzey, N.; Raison, B.; Osborne, A., "One Wooster Project: Create a one campus concept" 2018.
Raison, B., Remley, D., "Local Food Council Formation Planning Guide" 2017.
Bowen-Ellzey, N.; Raison, B.; Civittolo, D.; Osborne, A., "Ohio State University Mansfield Campus District Development Plan" 2016.
Diekmann, L., Dawson, J., Kowalski, J., Raison, B., Ostrom, M., Bennaton, R., and Fisk, C., "Preliminary Results: Survey of Extension’s Role in Urban Agriculture" 2016.
Raison, B., "Local Food: Does it matter what you eat? A 4-H Idea Starter" 2015.
Raison, B., "Project Book Review: Diversity in our Food, a new youth-oriented diversity project" 2014.
Barni, M., Nesbitt, R., Raison, B., Fisher-Merkowitz, R., Bowling, C., Fox, J., Bowen-Ellzey, N., "Assessing Food Access and Equity in Ohio" 2014.
Brady, S., Catchpole, K., Goble, C., Miller, L., Raison, B., Siek, G., Williams, J., "Diversity: The Source of Our Strength" 2013.
Raison, B., "Local Foods and Youth: Resources for Extension, Educators and Families" 2013.
Raison, B., Lukshin, D., Bowen-Ellzey, N., "Group Problem Solving Process Overview" 2013.
Raison, Brian, "Local Food: Does it matter what you eat? A 4-H Idea Starter" 2010.