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Robert F. Long
Courses Taught at MSU:
YNL 290, 350, 351, 475, and 485/685
Education:
BS Recreation & Park Administration and Communications, Western Illinois University, 1976
MS Applied Life Sciences, University of Illinois 1978
PhD, Educational Leadership & Evaluation, University of Illinois, 1987
Clinical/ Professional Focus:
Youth & Nonprofit Leadership
Professional Experience Prior to MSU:
-Program Director and Vice President for Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, 1993-2008
-McElroy Professor of Youth Leadership Studies, University of Northern Iowa, 1989-1993
-Extension Youth Development Specialist, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Illinois, 1984-1989
-Area Youth Extension Agent, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Nevada, 1978-1982
-Executive Director, Southern Illinois 4-H Camp & Outdoor Education Center, 1975-1978
Research Focus:
Linking youth and community development, resident empowerment in community development, nonprofit sector leadership development, and athlete philanthropy.
Professional Organizations:
International Society for Third Sector Research
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action
Contact Information :
Address: 105D Carr Health Bldg.
Email: rlong@murraystate.edu
Phone: 270-809-3734
Fax: 270-809-6803