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Jeuck, L. S., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Stumpf-Downing, M., Edwards, H., & Mckee, K. (2023). Critical Competencies of 4-H Camp Staff for Achieving High Performance. JOURNAL OF EXTENSION, 61(2). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.02.07

Bardon, R. E., Peters, K., Parajuli, R., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2023). Educational Needs of North Carolina Non-industrial Private Forest Landowners and Barriers to Meeting These Needs. JOURNAL OF EXTENSION, 61(1). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.01.01

Diaz, J., Gusto, C., Narine, L. K., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Silvert, C. (2023). Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Outreach and Engagement in Extension Education: Expert Consensus on Barriers and Strategies. JOURNAL OF EXTENSION, 61(1). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.01.21

Jayaratne, K. S. U., Collins, D. P., & McCollum, S. B. (2021). Early-Career Challenges of Youth Development Extension Educators and Effective Strategies. SUSTAINABILITY, 13(16). https://doi.org/10.3390/su13169017

Glen, C., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Moore, G., Bradley, L., & Edwards, H. (2021). What Does it Take to Lead Extension Master Gardener Volunteers? Journal of Extension, 59(Summer 2021). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.03.12

Chaudhary, A. K., Diaz, J., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Assan, E. (2020). Evaluation capacity building in the nonformal education context: Challenges and strategies. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING, 79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2019.101768

Diaz, J. M., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Kumar Chaudhary, A. (2020). Evaluation competencies and challenges faced by early career extension professionals: developing a competency model through consensus building. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION & EXTENSION, 26(2), 183–201. https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224X.2019.1671204

Diaz, J., Chaudhary, A. K., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Assan, E. (2020). Expanding evaluator competency research: Exploring competencies for program evaluation using the context of non-formal education. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING, 79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2020.101790

Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2016). Making evaluation work for you: Ideas for deriving multiple benefits from evaluation. Journal of Extension (Online), 54(1). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2016february/iw1.php

Sommerfeld, K., Bruce, J., Jayaratne, J., Chapman, B., & Gunter, C. (2016). North Carolina chefs who cultivate restaurant gardens: A population with a hunger for extension information. Journal of Extension (Online), 54(6). Retrieved from https://joe.org/joe/2016december/tt7.php

Lelekacs, J. M., Bloom, J. D., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Leach, B., Wymore, T., & Mitchell, C. (2016). Planning, delivering, and evaluating an extension in-service training program for developing local food systems: Lessons learned. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 4(2), 1–19. Retrieved from http://media.wix.com/ugd/c8fe6e_3633e1c2b3ed4f6c98c2e75d3c5d649b.pdf

Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2016). Tools for formative evaluation: Gathering the information necessary for program improvement. Journal of Extension (Online), 54(1). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2016february/tt2.php

Ratasky, S., Schroeder-Moreno, M., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Bradley, L. K., Grossman, J., & Orr, D. (2015). Challenges and opportunities in developing the student farm as an educational resource: A nationwide Delphi study on student farms. NACTA (North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture) Journal, 59(2), 96–103.

Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2015). Cost effectiveness ratio: Evaluation tool for comparing the effectiveness of similar extension programs. Journal of Extension (Online), 53(6). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2015december/pdf/JOE_v53_6tt3.pdf

Davis, R. J., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2015). In-service Training Needs of Agriculture Teachers for Preparing Them to Be Effective in the 21st Century. Journal of Agricultural Education, 56(4), 47–58. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2015.04047

McClelland, J. W., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Bird, C. (2015). Use of Song as an Effective Teaching Strategy for Nutrition Education in Older Adults. Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics, 34(1), 22–33. https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2014.998327

Ingerson, K., Bruce, J., Jayaratne, J., & Kistler, M. (2014). A Look at What Influences the Leadership of Agricultural and Extension Education Department Heads. Journal of Leadership Education, 13(1), 57–74. https://doi.org/10.12806/V13/I1/R5

Diaz, J. M., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Bardon, R., & Hazel, D. (2014). A framework for integrating and managing expectations of multiple stakeholder groups in a collaborative partnership. Journal of Extension (Online), 52(3). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2014june/iw6.php

Kish, J., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Flowers, J., & Kistler, M. J. (2014). Characteristics and motivational factors of effective Extension advisory leaders: Implications for building strong Extension advisory councils. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 2(3), 32–44. Retrieved from http://media.wix.com/ugd/c8fe6e_e058fa5a17b548969a55005aa78dfffa.pdf

Sobrero, P., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2014). Engaging learners through collaborative learning: Leadership development of County Extension Directors and lessons learned. Journal of Extension, 52(2). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2014april/a2.php

Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2014). Evaluation of Integrated Pest Management Interventions: Challenges and alternatives. In D. Pimentel & R. Peshin (Eds.), Integrated Pest management: Pesticide problems (Vol. 3, pp. 433–470). Netherlands: Springer.

Ingerson, K., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Wymore, T., & Creamer, N. (2014). Extension educators’ perceptions about the NC 10% Local Food Campaign: Impacts, challenges, and alternatives. Journal of Extension, 52(2). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2014april/a7.php

Schomberg, H. H., Fisher, D. S., Reeves, D. W., Endale, D. M., Raper, R. L., Jayaratne, K. S. U., … Jenkins, M. B. (2014). Grazing Winter Rye Cover Crop in a Cotton No-Till System: Yield and Economics. Agronomy Journal, 106(3), 1041. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj13.0434

Lakai, D., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Moore, G., & Kistler, M. J. (2014). Identification of current proficiency level of Extension competencies and the competencies needed for Extension agents to be successful in the 21st century. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 2(1), 71–89. Retrieved from http://media.wix.com/ugd/c8fe6e_53ea61c582994033af7c961b1c4fcd7d.pdf

Sobrero, P., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2014). Scholarship perceptions of academic department heads: Implications for promoting faculty community engagement scholarship. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 18(1), 123–151.

Dunn, C., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Baughman, K., & Levine, K. (2014). Teaching basic cooking skills: Evaluation of the North Carolina Extension Cook Smart Eat Smart Program. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 106(1), 39–46.

Glen, C. D., Moore, G. E., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Bradley, L. K. (2014). Use of demonstration gardens in Extension: Challenges and benefits. Journal of Extension, 52(4), 4–6. Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2014august/a6.php

Dunn, C., Whetstone, L. M. K., Kolasa, K. M., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Thomas, C., Aggarwal, S., … Riley, K. E. M. (2014). Using Synchronous Distance-Education Technology to Deliver a Weight Management Intervention. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46(6), 602–609. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2014.06.001

Jayaratne, K. S. U., Bird, C. L., & McClelland, J. W. (2013). Application of crossover design for conducting rigorous Extension evaluations. Journal of Extension, 51(2). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2013april/tt1.php

Glen, C. D., Moore, G. E., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Bradley, L. K. (2013). Characteristics of Extension demonstration gardens. Journal of Extension, 51(2). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2013april/rb8.php

Dunn, C., Whetstone, L. M. K., Kolasa, K. M., Jayaratne, K. S. U. (J., Thomas, C., Aggarwal, S., … Rogers, A. B. (2013). Delivering a Behavior-Change Weight Management Program to Teachers and State Employees in North Carolina. American Journal of Health Promotion, 27(6), 378–383. https://doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.120221-QUAN-101

Peshin, R., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Sharma, R. (2013). IPM extension: A global overview. In D. P. Abrol (Ed.), Integrated pest management: Current concepts and ecological perspectives (pp. 493–530). San Diego, CA: Elsevier.

McClelland, J. W., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Bird, C. L. (2013). Nutrition education brings behavior and knowledge change in limited-resource older adults. Journal of Extension, 51(2). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2013april/a1.php

Lakai, D., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Moore, G., & Kistler, M. J. (2012). Barriers and effective educational strategies to develop Extension Agents' professional competencies. Journal of Extension, 50(4). Retrieved from https://archives.joe.org/joe/2012august/rb1.php

Shaw, J., Hazel, D., Bardon, R., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2012). Landowners' knowledge, attitudes, and aspirations towards woody biomass markets in North Carolina. Journal of Extension (Online), 50(4). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2012august/a9.php

Whetstone, L. M., Kolasa, K. M., Dunn, C., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Vodicka, S., Schneider, L., … Lackey, C. (2011). Effects of a behavior-based weight management program delivered through a state Cooperative Extension and local Public Health Department network, North Carolina, 2008-2009. Preventing Chronic Disease, 8(4), A81. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2011/jul/10_0160.htm

Harrison, J. A., Hamilton, R. D., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2010). Agrosecurity awareness curriculum design, delivery and evaluation with first responders to agricultural and food emergencies. Food Protection Trends, 30(6), 340–345.

Jayaratne, K. S. U., Owen, M., & Jones, D. (2010). Evaluating a New and Aspiring County Extension Director Leadership Education Program. Journal of Leadership Education, 9(1), 17–35. https://doi.org/10.12806/v9/i1/rf2

Smith, D. B., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Moore, G., Kistler, M. J., & Smith, D. (2010). Factors Affecting the Global Mindedness of Extension Agents: Implications for Building Global Awareness of Extension Agents. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 17(1), 59–67. https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2010.17106

Stair, K., Moore, G., Wilson, B., Croom, B., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2010). Identifying Confidence Levels and Instructional Strategies of High School Agricultural Education Teachers When Working with Students with Special Needs. Journal of Agricultural Education, 51(2), 90–101. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2010.02090

Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2010). Practical application of aspiration as an outcome indicator in Extension evaluation. Journal of Extension, 48(2). Retrieved from https://archives.joe.org/joe/2010april/tt1.php

Benavente, L. M., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Jones, L. (2009). Challenges, alternatives, and educational strategies in reaching limited income audiences. Journal of Extension, 47(6).

Peshin, R., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Singh, G. (2009). Evaluation Research: Methodologies for Evaluation of IPM Programs. In Integrated Pest Management: Dissemination and Impact (pp. 31–78). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8990-9_2

Jayaratne, K. S. U., Harrison, J. A., & Bales, D. W. (2009). Impact evaluation of food safety self-study extension programs: Do changes in knowledge relate to changes in behavior of program participants? Journal of Extension, 47(3).

Jayaratne, K. S. U., Bradley, L. K., & Driscoll, E. A. (2009). Impact evaluation of integrated Extension programs: Lessons learned from the community gardening program. Journal of Extension, 47(3).

Jayaratne, K. S. U., Lyons, A. C., & Palmer, L. (2008). A user-friendly evaluation resource kit for Extension Agents delivering financial education programs. Journal of Extension, 46(1).

Lyons, A. C., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Palmer, L. (2008). Financial education and program evaluation for Extension professionals: From research to practical application. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 3, 29–35.

Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2007). A practical tool for the evaluation of extension programs presented to older adults. Journal of Extension, 45(6).

Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2007). How to become an effective consumer of research in agricultural education? The Agricultural Education Magazine, 79(5), 10–12.

Lyons, A. C., Palmer, L., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Scherpf, E. (2006). Are We Making the Grade? A National Overview of Financial Education and Program Evaluation. Journal of Consumer Affairs, 40(2), 208–235. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6606.2006.00056.x

Jayaratne, K. S. U., Lyons, A. C., & Palmer, L. (2006). Financial Education Program Evaluation Manual. Denver, CO: National Endowment for Financial Education.

Jayaratne, K. S. U., Crawley, C., & Hanula, G. (2005). A simple method to evaluate series- type Extension programs. Journal of Extension, 43(2).

Jayaratne, K. S. U., Crawley, C., & Hanula, G. (2005). Walk-A-Weigh fights obesity: Impact evaluation of a nutrition and exercise program. Research Journal of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences, 5–8.

Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Gamon, J. (1998). Effects Of Restructuring On The Job Performance Of Extension Educators: Implications For In-Service Training. Journal of Agricultural Education, 39(4), 45–52. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.1998.04045