KATHLEEN A. LODL, PhD
Associate Professor
4-H Youth Development
114 Agricultural Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0700
(402) 472-9012

Biography

Kathleen Lodl is an Extension Specialist in 4-H Youth Development. Her work focuses on developing a seamless approach to youth and family programming. Her specific responsibilites include workforce development, character education, and developing partnerships to better meet the needs of Nebraska's young people.

Her reserach focuses on how best to apply research constructs to real-life situations. For example, she has worked with graduate students in using an action research model to develop on-line volunteer training programs and on-line 4-H curriculum for youth. She has also conducted several evaluation studies that looked at not only the outcomes of a particular project, but the process and how it has impacted those outcomes.

Recent Publications

Journal Articles

Kaslon, L., Lodl, K., & Greve, V. (April, 2005). On-line leader training for 4-H volunteers: A case study of action research. Journal of Extension, [Electronic Version], 43(2).

Lodl, K. (Winter, 2005). Developing a game plan for good sportsmanship. New Directions for Youth Development, 108, 127-134.

Walahoski, J., & Lodl, K. (2004). Out-of-school programming: Assessing the impact on asset development in young people. Journal of Leadership Education, 3.

Fox, J., Schroeder, D., & Lodl, K. (2003). Life skill development through out-of-school 4-H clubs: The perspective of 4-H alumni. Journal of Extension, 41.

Lodl, K. A., & Stevens, G. L. (2002). Coalition sustainability: Long-term success and lessons learned. Journal of Extension, 40.

Stevens, G. L., & Lodl, K.A. (2000). Community coalitions: A longitudinal study of a statewide model. Family Science Review, 13, 174-179.

Books

DeFrain, J., Lodl, K., Brand, G., Fenton, A., Friesen, J., Hanna, J., Nelson, M. E., & the UNL for Families Writing Team. (2006). Family treasures: Creating strong families. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension 

Research Projects

Health Rocks
National 4-H Council
Role: PI	2007

 

Workforce Development for Youth: Assessing Program Impact
Nebraska Department of Labor
Role: co-PI	2007

 

Tobacco-Free Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Role: PI	2006

Medicare Drug Card Program
Cooperative State Research, Extension and Education Service
Role: Co-PI	2006

Workforce Development for Youth: Assessing Program Impact
Nebraska Deparment of Labor
Role: Co-PI	2005

Nebraska 4-H Kicks More Ash
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Role: PI	2004

Partnerships in Character Education
Nebraska Department of Education
Role: PI	2004