Brian Raison

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Brian Raison

Associate Professor and Extension Field Specialist, Community and Organizational Leadership

80% Extension, 20% Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

raison.1@osu.edu

937-736-7210

100 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385

Professional Information

Degrees & Credentials:

Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Agricultural and Extension Education

M.A., Ohio University, Sociology

B.S., The Ohio State University, Busienss

Research Area(s):

Leadership Development

Organizational Capacity Building

Instructional Strategies

Local Food Systems

Extension Specialization(s):

Leadership Development

Organizational Capacity Building

Instructional Strategies

Local Food Systems

Biography:

80% Extension, 20% Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

Documents:

Dr. Brian Raison, CV (2021).pdf

Works

Journal Articles

Walcott, E.; Raison, B.B.; Welborn, R.; Pirog, R. et al., "We (All) Need to Talk About Race: Building Extension's Capacity for Dialogue and Action" Journal of Extension 58 5 (2020)

Raison, B.; Jones, J., "Virtual Farmers Markets: A Reflective Essay on a Rural Ohio Project" Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development 9 4 (2020) 299-310-299-310

Raison, B., "Growing a Garden Community" Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development 9 3 (2020) 1-2-1-2

Hamilton, C.; Raison, B., "Understanding Food Labels" Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development 8 4 (2019) 13-22-13-22

Wolfe, D.; Seger, J.; Raison, B.; Dallin, J. et al., "Innovate extension events: Creating space for innovation in extension" Journal of Extension 56 5 (2018)

Raison, B., "Farm to Hospital Research Findings Point to Opportunities for Extension" Journal of Extension 53 5 (2015) Feature 5FEA5-Feature 5FEA5

Raison, B., Scheer, S., "Potential of Local Food Use in the Ohio Health Care Industry: An Exploratory Study" Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development 5 3 (2015) 131-147-131-147

Raison, B., Fox, J., D’Adamo-Damery, P., "Crowdsourcing eXtension: Communities of Practice Provide Rapid Response" Journal of Extension 52 6 (2014) 6TOT2-6TOT2

Raison, B., "Doing the work of Extension: Three Approaches to Identify, Amplify, and Implement Outreach" Journal of Extension 52 2 (2014) Feature 2FEA1-Feature 2FEA1

Raison, B., "The Warmth of Other Suns. The Epic Story of Americaâ€™s Great Migration" Journal of the Community Development Society 45 1 (2014) 121-122-121-122

Raison, B.; Fox, J.M.; D'Adamo-Damery, P., "Crowdsourcing eXtension: Communities of practice provide rapid response" Journal of Extension 52 6 (2014)

Raison, B., "Using Wordle: A Fun Tool to Show Frequency, Purpose and Direction" Journal of Youth Development 8 2 (2013) 106-109-106-109

Remley, D., Raison, B., Griffith, M., "The Farm to School Movement and Childhood Obesity: Opportunities and Questions" Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences 8 (2013) 56-64-56-64

Raison, B.; Gordon, B., "Using discussion methods to inspire diversity: Harnessing social and cultural capital" Journal of Extension 50 5 (2012)

Raison, B., Gordon, B., "Using Discussion Methods to Prompt Diversity: Harnessing Social & Cultural Capital" Journal of Extension 50 5 (2012) 5TOT7-5TOT7

Raison, B., "Great Teaching: 8 Strategies to Immediately Engage Your Audience" Journal of Youth Development 7 2 (2012) Article 120702PA002, pp. 48-54-Article 120702PA002, pp. 48-54

Raison, B., "Educators or Facilitators? Clarifying Extension’s role in the emerging local food systems movement." Journal of Extension 48 3 (2010) comm1-comm1

Raison, Brian, "Local Food: A new curriculum for engaging youth" Journal of Youth Development 5 2 (2010)

Raison, Brian, "Deconstructing College Life." Engage: The Journal of Youth Culture from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding Summer (2009)

Raison, Brian, "Study Identifies Areas Where Pre-College Programming Needed." E-Source Journal: National Resource Center for First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, University of South Carolina. 5 6 (2008) 5-6-5-6

Raison, Brian, "Resource Review: A Program for High School Seniors." Journal of Youth Development 2 1 (2007) 136-143-136-143

Conferences

Mills-Wasniak, S.; Reeb, R.; Penrose, C.; Raison, B.B. et al., "Homeless Shelter Food Production: Positive Implications for Clients and Volunteers" Urban Food Systems Symposium 2021.

Raison, B., "Operations & Support Staff as Coaches and Mentors: Get involved. Unlock Potential" OSU Community Engagement Conference 2019.

Raison, B.B., "Engaged Partnering: Join the New OSU Extension Leadership Network" Community Engagement Conference. The Ohio State University 2018.

Barrett, E.; Raison, B.B., "Assessing Your Community for Horticulture Education Programming" Community Engagement Conference 2018.

Raison, B., Williams, K.P., North, E., "Bold Partnering: Join a National Network on Leadership Programming" 2017 Community Development Society & National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Joint Conference 2017.

Raison, B.B., "How to Convene a Local Food Council for Positive Impact in Your Community" Community Engagement Conference. The Ohio State University 2017.

Raison, B, "A guided discussion on how transitions affect our communities, jobs and lives." 2012 Tri-State Diversity Conference 2012.

Light, M., Raison, B., Davis, A., Fogt, N., "Saving Face While Protecting My Space" CSREES Children, Youth & Families At Risk (CYFAR) National Conference 2008.

Raison, B., Weber, D., Zierl, L., Bjorklund, A., "Reaching Teens: Using Peer Input, Advice and Stories to Bolster Programs" CSREES Children, Youth & Families at Risk (CYFAR) National Conference 2007.

Raison, Brian, "Our Changing Landscape: Exploring Attitudes Toward Development and Community Based Conservation in Rural Southern Ohio" 61st Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society: Beyond Politics: Rethinking the Future of Democracy 1998.

Raison, B., Tickamyer, A., "Edge of Appalachia Study: In-Depth Interview Process, Concept, Background, Methodology and Findings" Proceedings of The Nature Conservancy & Environmental Protection Agency Community Profile Forum & Strategy Session 1997.

Presentations

"Inclusive Engagement in a Post-Pandemic World: How Shall We Respond?." In Digital transformation of language learning and teaching: Post Pandemic Implications. American University in Cairo: The Fourth Biennial International Conference. 2021.

"Accelerating Online as In-Person Programming Returns: Engage Online, In-Person, and via Hybrid Delivery." In Creating Connections: Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference (hosted by Penn State). 2021.

"What’s Your Greatest Worry? A Mental Health Check-in (poster)." In Creating Connections: Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference (hosted by Penn State). 2021.

"Mental Health Checks During Global Challenges (poster)." In International Community Development Society Annual Conference. 2021.

"Saba Honduras and the Ohio Fire Truck: A Story of the Soul of Community Development." In International Community Development Society Annual Conference. 2021.

"Our Future Online: Improving Practice for Engaging Audiences." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP). 2021.

"Building Capacity to Increase Racial Understanding." In Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) National 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.

"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.

"Research Summary: Coming Together to Promote Racial Understanding - Poster Presentation." In National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP). 2020.

"Expanding NACDEP's 2019 Table Talks: Racial Dialogue Work - Invited REAL Talk." 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 Extensionâ€™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.

"How to Convene a Local Food Council and Plan a Food Summit." In 2014 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals 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.

"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.

"Local Foods Signature Program Poster." In OSU Extension Annual Conference. 2012.

"Opportunities for Extension in Worksite Wellness." In OSU Extension Annual Conference. 2012.

"Implementing Ask an Expert: Three Different States...Three Different Drummers." In 2012 National eXtension Conference. 2012.

"Strategic Use of Discussion: Unlocking Diverse Capital." In 2012 Community Development Society International Conference. 2012.

"Engaging community capital to help students succeed after high school." In 2012 Community Development Society International 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.

"Using Discussion Methods to Harness Social & Cultural Capital." 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.

"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.

"Organizing for Impact: Building a Local Foods Coalition WITHIN the University." 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.

"Local/Regional Food Entrepreneurship, Economic Development in Urban and Rural Areas." In (NACDEP) National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Annual Conference - 2011. 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.

"Local Foods: Idea Sharing for Community & Economic Development Practice Roundtable." In JCEPâ€™s 3rd Galaxy Conference. 2008.

"Online Teen Social Networks: New Research Provides Insight for Inclusion." In JCEPâ€™s 3rd Galaxy Conference. 2008.

"Balancing Work & Family: Quick stress-relieving tips you can use today." In JCEPâ€™s 3rd Galaxy Conference. 2008.

"Research & Evaluation Report: Program Impact Indicates Positive Results." In JCEPâ€™s 3rd Galaxy Conference. 2008.

"Extension Life is a Peach: But You Must Avoid the Pits." In National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4HA) Annual Conference. 2007.

"Navigating in Their Space: Get Connected and Improve Your Effectiveness with Teens." In National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4HA) Annual Conference. 2007.

"Plug In: Understanding Todayâ€™s Teen Online Social Networking." In Building Community Through Multi-Disciplinary Approaches: A Foundation of Extension Work. 2007.

"Success in College." In Ohio College Access & Success Conference. 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 Extensionâ€™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.

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