Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty

Director for County Cooperative Extension
DANR
2801 Second Street
Davis, CA 95618
530-750-1333
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Biography

As the Director for County Cooperative Extension, I provide visionary leadership for Cooperative Extension units across the state to optimize administrative functions, elevate leadership, expand fiscal support and capitalize on partnerships to support local applied research and extension programming.

Spending 28-years at UC ANR in the 4-H Youth Development Program, has prepared me to effectively manage people and work towards solutions to advance programs, opportunities, and realize impacts.  I am a 1987 graduate from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point with a BS in Elementary Education with an Outdoor Education emphasis, and a 1991 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a MS in Outdoor Education.

Education

MS Outdoor Teacher Education, Northern Illinois University. 1991
BS Elementary and Environmental Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. 1987

Specialty

Positive Youth Development, Youth Science Literacy, Leadership

Areas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Worker, S.M., Smith, M.H. (2019). Lesson Study Model of 4-H Professional Development: Data-Driven Improvements to Educator Practice. Journal of Youth Development. Retrieved from: https://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/19-14-01-PA-01

  • Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M., Meehan, C., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Ambrose, A., Brian, K., Schoenfelder, E. (2017). "Defining and Developing Curricula in the Context of Cooperative Extension." Journal of Extension. 55(2): # 2FEA4. Retrieved from: https://www.joe.org/joe/2017april/a4.php

  • Worker, S.M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Ambrose, A., Brian, K., Schoenfelder, E., Smith, M.H. (2017). "Multiple-Methods Needs Assessment of California 4-H Science Education Programming." Journal of Extension.  55(2): # 2RIB4. Retrieved from: https://www.joe.org/joe/2017april/rb4.php

  • Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Meehan, C., Lewis, K.M., Schoenfelder, E., Brian, K. (2017). "Prevalent Approaches to Professional Development in State 4-H Programs.” Journal of Extension.  55(4): # 4RIB2. Retrieved from: https://www.joe.org/joe/2017august/rb2.php

  • Sallee, J., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Swint, S., Meek, A. (2015) TechXcite: Discover Engineering – A New STEM Curriculum. Journal of Extension. Volume 53, Number 3, Article Number #TOT5. Retrieved from: http://www.joe.org/joe/

  • Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M., Ambrose, A.P., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2015) Scientific Literacy: California 4-H Defines it from citizens’ perspective. January-March. Volume 69 Number 2. Pgs. 92-97. California Agriculture. Retrieved from: https://ucanr.edu/repositoryfiles/cav6902p92-157814.pdf

  • Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M., Ambrose, A.P., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2015) Including Civic Engagement as a Component of Scientific Literacy. Summer 2105 Issue. Science Education and Civic Engagement: An International Journal 7(2), 23-27. Retrieved from: https://seceij.net/seceij/summer15/including_civic.html

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Carlos, R.M., Smith, M.H. (2014) Learning and recommendations to Advance 4-H Science Readiness. Journal of Extension. Volume 562, Number 4, Article Number 4FEA1.  Retrieved from: http://www.joe.org/joe/2014august/a1.php

  • Smith, M.H., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2013) More effective professional development can help 4-H volunteers address need for youth scientific literacy. January-March. Volume 67. Number 1. Pgs. 47-53. California Agriculture. Retrieved from: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/repositoryfiles/ca6701p47-99930.pdf

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Smith, M.H., Chin-Young, J. (2011).  Preparing Volunteers to Meet the Developmental Needs of Youth Audiences.  Journal of Extension. Volume 49, Number 1, Article Number 1IAW. Retrieved from: www.joe.org/joe/2011february/iw1.php

  • Moncloa, F.X., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Go, C., Nathaniel, K.C., Truong, T.A.N. (2011). A Safe Place to Learn and Grow: Fostering Youth Social Skills in Afterschool Programs. Advances in Youth Development – Research and Evaluation from the University of California Cooperative Extension 2001-2010. Retrieved from: http://www.ca4h.org/files/130749.pdf

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Smith, M.H. (2011). Moving Beyond the Demonstration Model: The Importance of Experiential Learning in the 4-H Youth Development Program. Advances in Youth Development – Research and Evaluation from the University of California Cooperative Extension 2001-2010. Retrieved from: http://www.ca4h.org/files/130755.pdf

  • Bird, M., Borba, J., Brenner, J., Brosnahan, A., Coutellier, C., George, J., Kong, L., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Subramaniam, A., Thomas, J. (2008). Beyond Evaluation: Findings from the California 4-H Camp Study. CYFERNET. Retrieved from: http://www.cyfernet.org/

  • Dasher, S., Frazell, J., Gregory, P., Pollard, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Snell, D., Sousa, C., Young, J. (2007). Project Leaders Digest. University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. #21629. Retrieved from: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/4462.pdf

  • Enfield, R. P., Schmitt-McQuitty. L. S., Smith, M. H. (2007). The Development and Evaluation of Experiential Learning Workshops for 4-H Volunteers. Journal of Extension.  Volume 45, Number 1, Article Number 1FEA2. Retrieved from: http://www.joe.org/joe/2007february/a2.shtml

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Subramaniam, A., Stanley, S. (2006).  Encouraging Positive Youth Development With Youth Leadership Summits. Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice. Volume 1, Number 3, Winter 2006-2007, Article 0603PA003. Retrieved from: http://data.memberclicks.com/site/nae4a/JYD_060103final.pdf

Non-Peer Reviewed

  • Katawicz, K., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2017). Santa Cruz County 4-H Updates. January –December. Santa Cruz County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Hofmann-Lurz, L., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2017).  Monterey County 4-H E-Blast. January –December. Monterey County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2017). Urban Gleaning Supports Community Food Bank. UC Delivers.University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from:  http://ucanr.edu/delivers/?impact=1026&delivers=1&called_from_delivers=1

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2017). 4-H Youth Development and the Carbon Neutrality Initiative:Engaging Youth Through Experiential Education. UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://ucanr.edu/delivers/?impact=1025&delivers=1&called_from_delivers=1

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2017). Santa Cruz 4-H participates in research to mitigate zoonoticdiseases in 4-H animal science projects. UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://ucanr.edu/delivers/?impact=1027&delivers=1&called_from_delivers=1

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2017). TechXcite – Local Youth Discover Engineering. UC Delivers.University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from:  http://ucanr.edu/delivers/?impact=890&delivers=1&called_from_delivers=1

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2017). Tech Wizards – Building social support through sciencementoring. UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://ucanr.edu/delivers/?impact=1020&delivers=1&called_from_delivers=1

  • Katawicz, J., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2017). San Benito County 4-H Updates.January – December. San Benito County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Dyitt, K., Taylor, C. (2018). Non4-H Curriculum Scoring Rubric. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Curriculum Study Group.

  • Smith, M.H., Meehan, C.L., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. (2018). 4-H Common Measures and 4-H Lesson Study: Making Data-Driven Decisions. National 4-H Council. Retrieved from: https://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=1491

  • Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Lewis, K.M., Meehan, C.L., Brian, K.M.,Schoenfelder, E. (2017). Pilot Testing a Transformational, Sustainable Professional Development Model. Report to the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation. National 4-H Council.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. (2017). University of California Cooperative Extension San Benito County 2016 accomplishment report. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/files/260734.pdf

  • Worker, S.M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Fabregas, L.M. (2017). UC ANR 4-H Latino Initiative Year 1 Annual Report. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/268654.pdf

  • Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Lewis, K.M., Meehan, C.L., Brian, K.M.,Schoenfelder, E. (2016). Enhancing 4-H Common Measures: Developing a Transformational, Sustainable Professional Development Model. Report to the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation. National 4-H Council.

  • Hofmann-Lurz, L., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2016).  Monterey County 4-H E-Blast. January –December. Monterey County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Chiunti, N., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2016). San Benito County 4-H Updates. January – December. San Benito County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Katawicz, J., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2016). Santa Cruz County 4-H Updates. January –December. Santa Cruz County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Meehan, C.L., Brian, K.M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Schoenfelder, E., Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M., and Ambrose, A. (2016). Animal Welfare Education on California 4-H. June 20, 2016. California Classroom Science. Retrieved from: http://www.classroomscience.org/animal-welfare-education-in-california-4-h

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Hofmann-Lurz, L. (2016). Welcome to Monterey County 4-H. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://cemonterey.ucanr.edu/files/248876.pdf

  • Schoenfelder, E., Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M., Ambrose, A., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Brian, K.M., (2016). Science Literacy and Civic Engagement Go Hand in Hand. November 16, 2016. California Classroom Science. Retrieved from: http://www.classroomscience.org/science-literacy-and-civic-engagement-go-hand-in-hand

  • Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M., Ambrose, A., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Brian, K.M., Schoenfelder, E.(2016). Defining Scientific Literacy for Informal Science Education. December 14, 2016. California Classroom Science. Retrieved from: http://www.classroomscience.org/defining-scientific-literacy-for-informal-science-education

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. (2016). University of California Cooperative Extension San Benito County 2015 accomplishment report. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/files/260735.pdf

  • Johns, B., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2015). San Benito County 4-H Updates. January – December. San Benito County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Hofmann-Lurz, L., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2015).  Monterey County 4-H E-Blast. January –December. Monterey County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Katawicz, J., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2015). Santa Cruz County 4-H Updates. January –December. Santa Cruz County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Smith, M.H., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Ambrose, A., Worker, S.M. (2014). Professional Development in 4-H: A Case for Reform. October 7, 2014. California Classroom Science. Retrieved from: http://www.classroomscience.org/professional-development-in-4-h-a-case-for-reform

  • Fontana, S., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2014). Santa Cruz County 4-H Updates. January –December. Santa Cruz County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Johns, B., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2014). San Benito County 4-H Updates. January – December. San Benito County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Hofmann-Lurz, L., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2014).  Monterey County 4-H E-Blast. January –December. Monterey County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Worker, S., Smith, M., Ambrose, A., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. (2014). The California 4-H Science,Engineering, and Technology (SET) Initiative: Using and informing best practices for science education in non-formal settings. January 7, 2014. California Classroom Science. Retrieved from: http://www.classroomscience.org/the-california-4-h-science-engineering-and-technology-set-initiative-using-and-informing-best-practices-for-science-education-in-non-formal-settings

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2014). Impacts of the National 4-H Mentoring Program; years three and four.  National 4-H Council and National Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

  • Smith, M.H., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Meehan, C.L., Subramaniam, A.  (2013). The Impacts of Implementation Frequency on Youth Scientific Literacy in 4-H Club Settings. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Strategic Initiatives Grant Report.

  • Fontana, S., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2013). Santa Cruz County 4-H Updates. January –December. Santa Cruz County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Pacheco-Espinosa, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2013). San Benito County 4-H Updates. January – December. San Benito County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Hofmann-Lurz, L., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2013).  Monterey County 4-H E-Blast. January –December. Monterey County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

  • Fontana, S., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2012). Santa Cruz County 4-H Updates. January –December. Santa Cruz County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Fontana, S., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2012). San Benito County 4-H Updates. January –December. San Benito County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Grennan, W., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2012).  Monterey County 4-H E-Blast. January –December. Monterey County 4-H electronic newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2012). “Ask Lynn”: UC Releases new Book on Youth Development. Between the Furrows. February. Volume 36. Issue 2. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2012). “Ask Lynn”: Science Frequency Research Project. Between the Furrows. June. Volume 36. Issue 6. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Fontana, S., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2011). 4-H Club Notes. January - December. SantaCruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Grennan, W., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2011).  4-H News Notes. January - December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2011). “Ask Lynn”: There’s No New Water. Between the Furrows. February. Volume 35. Issue 2. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2011). “Ask Lynn”: New Robotics Program. Between the Furrows. July. Volume 35. Issue 7. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2011). “Ask Lynn”: 4-H Enrollment. Between the Furrows. October. Volume 35. Issue 10. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Worker, S.M., Smith, M.H., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Mahacek, R.L. (2011). 4-H Program Focus on Science. February 2, 2011. California Classroom Science. Retrieved from: http://www.classroomscience.org/4-h-programs-focus-on-science

  • Smith, M.H., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2011). Experiential Learning: A Powerful Pedagogical Strategy for 4-H Science Educators.  4-H Science Professional Development Connection. March 2011. Retrieved from: http://n4h.convio.net/site/DocServer/Experiential_Learning_Promising_Practices_re-edit_final-.pdf?docID=661

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Smith, M.H., (2011). Professional Development in 4-H Science: Strategies to Improve Educators’ Capacity. 4-H Science Professional Development Connection. July 2011. Retrieved from:  http://www.ca4h.org/files/116737.pdf

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2011). Gearing Up 4-H Through Robotics. UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: https://ucanr.org/delivers/impactauthor/simpleview.cfm?impactnum=861&num=7590

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2011). Central Coast Youth Developing Engineering and Technology Skills. UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: https://ucanr.org/delivers/impactauthor/simpleview.cfm?impactnum=869&num=14037

  • Fontana, S., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2010). 4-H Club Notes. July - December. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Grennan, W., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2010).  4-H News Notes. July - December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2010). “Ask Lynn”: 4-H Enrollment. Between the Furrows. August. Volume 34. Issue 9. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2010). “Ask Lynn”: National Youth Science Day. Between the Furrows. September. Volume 34. Issue 9. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2010). How do I use Inquiry-Based Learning with Youth? Video developed with the National 4-H Council. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37oG1p4uR0A&feature=relmfu

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2010). How can I better facilitate Inquiry-Based Learning? Video developed with the National 4-H Council. Retrieved from:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jxAyGRSNY4&feature=relmfu

  • Fontana, S., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2009). 4-H Club Notes. January – September. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Grennan, W., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2009).  4-H News Notes. January – September. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2009). “Ask Lynn”: Science Appreciation. Between the Furrows. November. Volume 33. Issue 3. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Smith, M.H., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Mahacek, R.L., Junge, S.K. (2009). Ready, 4-H SET, Go! UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from:  http://ucanr.org/delivers/impactview.cfm?impactnum=726

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2009). Santa Cruz County Teens put Citizenship in Action.  UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: https://ucanr.org/delivers/impactview.cfm?impactnum=755

  • Junge, S.K., Mahacek, R.L., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Smith, M.H., Worker, S.M. (2009). 4-H SET trains volunteers to engage youth in science activities.  UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://ucanr.org/delivers/impactview.cfm?impactnum=735

  • Fontana, S., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2008). 4-H Club Notes. January – December. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Grennan, W., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2008).  4-H News Notes. January – December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2008). “Ask Lynn”: 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative. Between the Furrows. March. Volume 32. Issue 3. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2008). “Ask Lynn”: 4-H Enrollment Time. Between the Furrows. September. Volume 32. Issue 9. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2008). Assessing Community Needs to Expand Youth Garden.  UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from:  http://ucanr.org/delivers/impactview.cfm?impactnum=708

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2008). Seaside Youth Map Community Assets. UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: https://ucanr.org/delivers/impactview.cfm?impactnum=724

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2008). After School Care Providers Increase Capacity to Deliver Science.  UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: https://ucanr.org/delivers/impactview.cfm?impactnum=723

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., (2008). Santa Cruz County 4-H Part of National Partnership for After School Science. National Partnership for After School Science Collaborator vignette. Retrieved from: http://n-pass.edc.org/archives/cat_cbo_vignettes.html

  • Junge, S., Mahacek, R., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Smith. M. (2008). National 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative State Plan of Work. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://set-pd.googlegroups.com/web/California.pdf?

  • Junge, S., Mahacek, R., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Smith. M.H. (2008). How to Get California  4-H SET Ready. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: https://fourh.ucdavis.edu/projresource/SET/documents/NewLogo_CAL%204-H%20SET%20Ready_white%20paper_19%20Aug%2008%20(2).doc

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Smith. M., Chin-Young, J., (2008). Working with 4-H MembersTraining Workshop Module. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from:  https://fourh.ucdavis.edu/wrp/documents/volunteer.asp

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2008). Mapping the Community Assets of Seaside.  CaliforniaCommunities Intern Program.  UC Davis.

  • Holmstadt, H., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2007). 4-H Club Notes. January – December. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Grennan, W., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2007).  4-H News Notes. January – December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2007). “Ask Lynn”: National Partnership for After School Science. Between the Furrows. June. Volume 31. Issue 6. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2007). “Ask Lynn”: 4-H Enrollment Time. Between the Furrows. September. Volume 31. Issue 9. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2007). “Ask Lynn”: Citizenship in the 4-H Program. Between the Furrows. December. Volume 31. Issue 12. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Enfield, R. P., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2007). Forming and sustaining positive youth development initiatives.  UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: https://ucanr.org/delivers/impactauthor/simpleview.cfm?impactnum=575&num=14504

  • Holmstadt, H., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2006). 4-H Club Notes. January – December. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Merritt, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2006).  4-H News Notes. January – December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2006). “Ask Lynn”: Targeting the Life Skills Model: Head and Managing. Between the Furrows. April. Volume 30. Issue 4. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2006). “Ask Lynn”: 4-H Enrollment Time. Between the Furrows. September. Volume 30. Issue 9. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2006). Santa Cruz County Part of National Partnership for Afterschool Science Program.  UC Delivers.  University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://ucanr.org/delivers/impactview.cfm?impactnum=565

  • Baur, K., Gish, S., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S. (2006).  Be an Asset Builder. Monterey County Asset Builders Alliance. Retrieved from: http://cesantacruz.ucdavis.edu/Youth_Development227/Youth_Development_Education/#Asset%20Development

  • Cross, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2005). 4-H Club Notes. January – December. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Merritt, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2005).  4-H News Notes. January – December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2005). “Ask Lynn”: Asset Development: External Assets. Between the Furrows. April. Volume 29. Issue 4. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2005). “Ask Lynn”: Asset Development: Internal Assets. Between the Furrows. October. Volume 29. Issue 10. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2005). Educators Engage in Experiential Learning Training.  UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from:  http://ucanr.org/delivers/impactview.cfm?impactnum=518

  • Cross, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2004). 4-H Club Notes. January – December. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2004).  4-H News Notes. January – December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2004). “Ask Lynn”: Worm Hotels. Between the Furrows. August. Volume 28. Issue 8. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2004). “Ask Lynn”: Targeting the Life Skills Model. Between the Furrows. May. Volume 28. Issue 5. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Carver, R. L., Dasher, H. S., Enfield, R. P., Marzolla, A. M., Ponzio, R. C., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S., Smith, M. H. (2004). Experiential Learning Workshop: Level I, Designing Experiential Learning Modules. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://www.experientiallearning.ucdavis.edu/default.shtml

  • Dasher, H. S., Enfield, R. P., Marzolla, A. M., Ponzio, R. C., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S., Smith, M.H. (2004). Experiential Learning Level II: Inquiry-Based Learning and the Experiential Learning Cycle. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://www.experientiallearning.ucdavis.edu/default.shtml

  • Dasher, H. S., Enfield, R. P., Marzolla, A. M., Ponzio, R. C., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S., Smith, M.H. (2004). Experiential Learning Level III: Developing and Adapting Curricula to Integrate Experiential Learning. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://www.experientiallearning.ucdavis.edu/default.shtml

  • Dasher, H.S., Enfield, R.P., Marzolla, A M., Ponzio, R.C., Schmitt-McQuitty, L.S., Smith, M.H. (2004).  Welcome to Experiential Learning.  University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://www.experientiallearning.ucdavis.edu/default.shtml

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2004). Safe School Project: 4-H Center for Youth Development Research Project Making a Local Impact. 4-H Center for Youth Development Update. Fall, 2004. University of California.

  • Cross, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2003). 4-H Club Notes. January – December. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Phoolka, R., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2003).  4-H News Notes. January – December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2003). “Ask Lynn”: Teens as Leaders. Between the Furrows. June. Volume 27. Issue 6. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2003). “Ask Lynn”: Science Appreciation. Between the Furrows. November. Volume 27. Issue 11. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2003). Teens Implementing Hands-on Science.  UC Delivers. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://ucanr.org/delivers/impactview.cfm?impactnum=286

  • Cross, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2002). 4-H Club Notes. January – December. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Phoolka, R., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2002).  4-H News Notes. January – December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2002). “Ask Lynn”: Working with nine to eleven-year old’s. Between the Furrows. January. Volume 26. Issue 1. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2002). “Ask Lynn”: Working with twelve to fourteen-year old’s. Between the Furrows.  February. Volume 26. Issue 2. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2002). “Ask Lynn”: Working with fifteen to eighteen-year old’s. Between the Furrows. June. Volume 26. Issue 6. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2002). “Ask Lynn”: Understanding the Experiential Learning Model. Between the Furrows. November. Volume 26. Issue 11. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2001). “Ask Lynn”: Working with six to eight-year old’s. Between the Furrows. August. Volume 25. Issue 8. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

  • Phoolka, R., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2001).  4-H News Notes. June – December. Monterey County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Cross, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2001). 4-H Club Notes. June – December. Santa Cruz County 4-H newsletter. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • Monroe, M. C., Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2001). Say Yes To Youth Environmental Stewardship. Cooperative Extension Supports Youth Environmental Science. Retrieved from:  http://nrem.net/cesyes/jsy.html

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2001). Working with Environmental Education Partners and Collaborators. Cooperative Extension Supports Youth Environmental Science. Retrieved from: http://nrem.net/cesyes/jsyEvaluate.html

  • Schmitt-McQuitty, L. S. (2001). Youth Development Programming Guide. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development227/

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