Areas of expertise
Curriculum and PedagogySociologyCorporate Governance and Stakeholder EngagementApplied Sociology, Program Evaluation and Social Impact Assessment
About
As an associate professor and Extension specialist, Dr. Borron’s research focuses on culture-centered communication and engagement with emphases university outreach, program design, and overall community development. This allows for in-depth analysis of the intersection between diverse audiences and communities and the research-based programs designed to serve them.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Purdue University, IN, United States (2012)
Master of Science, Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Purdue University, IN, United States (2007)
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature, General
Indiana University Purdue University Ft Wayne, IN, United States (1999)
Awards and Honors
- New Teacher United States Department of Agriculture Food and Agriculture Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award (2019)
- 1. Public Service and Outreach (PSO) Fellowship (2018)
- Service-Learning Research Excellence Award (2018)
- 1. Public Service and Outreach (PSO) Fellowship (2017)
- Teaching Academy Fellows Program (2017)
- Global Thinking Academy Fellows Program (2016)
- Teaching Award of Merit (2016)
- Top Paper Award (2016)
- Service-Learning Fellowship (2015)
- Educator Award (2015)
- Academic Programs Section Innovation Teaching Award (2015)
- Outstanding Dissertation Award (2013)
- Gold Award (Writing for targeted publics) (2013)
Scholarly Works
- The Impacts of a National Internship Program on Interns’ Perceived Leadership, Critical Thinking, and Communication Skills, Journal of Leadership Education, (2017).
- Show Horse Welfare: Horse Show Competitors’ Understanding, Awareness, and Perceptions of Equine Welfare, JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE, (2016).
- Social Impact Assessment in the Cooperative Extension System: Revitalizing the Community Capitals Framework in Measurement and Approach, Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education.
- Re-envisioning Emergency Food Systems Using Photovoice and Concept Mapping, JOURNAL OF MIXED METHODS RESEARCH, (2021).
- Interactive Infographics’ Effect on Elaboration in Agricultural Communication
