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Rodney L.. Clouser
Faculty: Professor and Extension Public Policy Specialist

Biography Information
Expertise: Public Policy -- Local Government Issues, Public Finance, Land Use, Growth Management, Community and Rural Economic Development



Summary: EXPERIENCE

Professor, 1991-Present and Extension Public Policy Specialist, October 2004-Present

Assistant Director-County Relations Florida Cooperative Extension, 1997-Oct. 2004 and District Extension Director, 1996-Oct.2004

Acting District Extension Director, 1994-1996, University of Florida

Professor, 1991-Present, and Extension Coordinator, 1987-1994

Associate Professor and Extension Economist 1986-90 and Extension Coordinator 1987-1990

Assistant Professor and Extension Economist, University of Florida, 1981-86

Economist, State of Indiana, 1979-81

Degrees: Ph.D. 1979 Purdue University, Agricultural Economics

M.S. 1975 Purdue University, Agricultural Economics

B.S. 1973 Purdue University, Business Management


Courses Taught: AEB 4931 State and Local Government





Selected Publications: Presentations at Professional Meetings:

Using Web Based Interactive Video To Enhance University of Florida Extension Operations. National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals, February 2005. Las Vegas, Nevada (with Pete Vergot).

I?ve Been Elected: Now What? County Commissioner Orientation, Florida Association of Counties Legislative Conference, 2004. Invited. Sarasota, FL

Implementing an Extension Web-based Calendar. National Extension Technology Conference, 2004 Invited. West Lafayette, IN

Video Conferencing: Implementing a Video System. National Extension Technology Conference, 2004 Invited. West Lafayette, IN

Is There A Role For County Commissioners in Florida\\\'s Global Economy? Florida Association of Counties Annual Meeting, 2004. Invited. Hollywood, FL

Local Government Training As An Engagement Tool For Extension. Southern Rural Development Center New Horizons New Beginnings Conference. Tampa, Fl. May 19-21, 2004.

Engaging Extension?s County Government Partners. Excellence Through Engagement Outreach Scholarship Conference. 2003. Invited. Madison Wisconsin.

Economic Development Basics for County Commissioners, Florida Association of Counties Annual Meeting, 2003. Invited. Orlando, FL


Honors and Awards: Duval County Extension and City of Jacksonville Support Award, 2005

Ambassador Award, 2000 (contributions to Florida 4-H Ambassador Program)

Pinellas County Spotlight Award, 1994 (recognition for extension contributions)

University Faculty Enhancement Award, 1993

UF/IFAS Faculty Superior Accomplishment Award, 1992 -- One of 14 campus-wide faculty honored for superior program accomplishments and service to the University.

Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, Gamma Sigma Delta, 1991 -- Recognized for having the outstanding program of all college (IFAS) research, teaching and extension faculty.

OTHER HONORS
Outstanding Young Men in America
Gamma Sigma Delta
Alpha Zeta
Ceres
Epsilon Sigma Pi


Directory Entry
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Clouser, Rodney L..
1091 MCCB
P.O. Box 110240 IFAS
Gainesville, FL 32611-0240
392-1826 Ext. 303
rclouser@ufl.edu

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Rodney L.. Clouser
Faculty: Professor and Extension Public Policy Specialist

Biography Information
Expertise: Public Policy -- Local Government Issues, Public Finance, Land Use, Growth Management, Community and Rural Economic Development



Summary: EXPERIENCE

Professor, 1991-Present and Extension Public Policy Specialist, October 2004-Present

Assistant Director-County Relations Florida Cooperative Extension, 1997-Oct. 2004 and District Extension Director, 1996-Oct.2004

Acting District Extension Director, 1994-1996, University of Florida

Professor, 1991-Present, and Extension Coordinator, 1987-1994

Associate Professor and Extension Economist 1986-90 and Extension Coordinator 1987-1990

Assistant Professor and Extension Economist, University of Florida, 1981-86

Economist, State of Indiana, 1979-81

Degrees: Ph.D. 1979 Purdue University, Agricultural Economics

M.S. 1975 Purdue University, Agricultural Economics

B.S. 1973 Purdue University, Business Management


Courses Taught: AEB 4931 State and Local Government





Selected Publications: Presentations at Professional Meetings:

Using Web Based Interactive Video To Enhance University of Florida Extension Operations. National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals, February 2005. Las Vegas, Nevada (with Pete Vergot).

I?ve Been Elected: Now What? County Commissioner Orientation, Florida Association of Counties Legislative Conference, 2004. Invited. Sarasota, FL

Implementing an Extension Web-based Calendar. National Extension Technology Conference, 2004 Invited. West Lafayette, IN

Video Conferencing: Implementing a Video System. National Extension Technology Conference, 2004 Invited. West Lafayette, IN

Is There A Role For County Commissioners in Florida\\\'s Global Economy? Florida Association of Counties Annual Meeting, 2004. Invited. Hollywood, FL

Local Government Training As An Engagement Tool For Extension. Southern Rural Development Center New Horizons New Beginnings Conference. Tampa, Fl. May 19-21, 2004.

Engaging Extension?s County Government Partners. Excellence Through Engagement Outreach Scholarship Conference. 2003. Invited. Madison Wisconsin.

Economic Development Basics for County Commissioners, Florida Association of Counties Annual Meeting, 2003. Invited. Orlando, FL


Honors and Awards: Duval County Extension and City of Jacksonville Support Award, 2005

Ambassador Award, 2000 (contributions to Florida 4-H Ambassador Program)

Pinellas County Spotlight Award, 1994 (recognition for extension contributions)

University Faculty Enhancement Award, 1993

UF/IFAS Faculty Superior Accomplishment Award, 1992 -- One of 14 campus-wide faculty honored for superior program accomplishments and service to the University.

Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, Gamma Sigma Delta, 1991 -- Recognized for having the outstanding program of all college (IFAS) research, teaching and extension faculty.

OTHER HONORS
Outstanding Young Men in America
Gamma Sigma Delta
Alpha Zeta
Ceres
Epsilon Sigma Pi


Directory Entry
Directory Photo
Clouser, Rodney L..
1091 MCCB
P.O. Box 110240 IFAS
Gainesville, FL 32611-0240
392-1826 Ext. 303
rclouser@ufl.edu