Marilyn F. Rasmussen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor - HDCFS
Youth Development / 4-H Specialist

Education

Ph.D.   University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Major: Interdepartmental Area Human Resources and Family Sciences

Minor emphases in human development and anthropology 1997

M.S.     University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Major:  Textiles, Clothing and Design

Minor: Human Development and the Family1980

B.A.     Duchesne College, Omaha NE

Majors:   Secondary Education & Home Economics 1968

Primary Academic and Professional Interests

Youth leadership

Non-formal educational models

Out-of-school time (OST) education

Resilience theory, protective & risk factors

Nutrition and physical activity

Academic Responsibilities

Outreach: 

State Youth Development/4-H Specialist for SD Cooperative Extension Service

Service:

University Native American Advisory Committee, University Gerontology Committee, National 4-H Curriculum Committee

Professional Associations:

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) & state affiliate

National Afterschool Association (NAA) and state affiliate

Current Research

Healthy Families (physical activity and nutrition)

Youth and Adult Partnerships

OST & afterschool education practices

Curriculum development

Selected Publications & Presentations

Rasmussen, M.F. (2008). Fostering a Positive Attitude. National Afterschool Association Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Rasmussen, M.F. (2007) Teaching Optimism Children, Youth & Families At-Risk Conference, Chicago

Rasmussen, M & Daniels, A.M. (2006). Are You Missing the Power of Collaboration?  Children, Youth and Families At-Risk Annual Conference, Atlanta GA

            Rasmussen, M.F. (2007).  Thematic Programming.  South Dakota School Age Care

            Alliance Conference, Rapid City, SD

            Rasmussen, M.F. (2005). The ABC’s of Misbehavior. Children, Youth and

            Families At-Risk Conference, Seattle WA

            Rasmussen, M.F. (2005) Identifying the Causes of Misbehavior. South Dakota 
            School Age

            Care Alliance Conference, Sioux Falls SD

            Rasmussen, M.F. & Clague, C. (2005) South Dakota 4-H Afterschool Program.
            Power

            point presentation published on  CD-ROM,  4-H Afterschool: Training

            Resources for Extension Professionals,  

            Rasmussen, M.F. (2003). Adult Attitudes About Youth Participation in Community

            Organizations. Journal of Extension, 41(5).

Extension Publications

Rasmussen, K.S. & Rasmussen, M.F. (2006). Exploring Leadership Skill Development: Adolescents.    Ex Ex #15014

Rasmussen, M.F. (2005).  Mixed-Age Groups in After School and Out-of-School

Time Programs.  Ex Ex #15013

Daniels, A.M. & Rasmussen, M.F. (2002). Recognizing and Addressing Your Child’s

            Stress. Ex Ex #14060

Rasmussen, M.F. & Daniels, A.M. (2002). Recognizing and Addressing Your Teen’s

            Stress. Ex Ex #14061