R. Shepherd Zeldin

(moving to Interdisciplinary Studies Dept.

Jan. 1, 2009)

Associate Professor

Ph.D. Department of Human Development, Cornell University

(Joint Appointment with Wisconsin Cooperative Extension)

rszeldin@wisc.edu
608.263.2383
432 Human Ecology Bldg.
1300 Linden Dr
Madison WI 53706

Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development website

Curriculum Vitae

Research and Applied Interests

The effects of civic engagement and after-school programming on positive youth development
Youth working as partners with adults on issues of community improvement, school reform, and social justice
Community-based research and evaluation of youth programming and best practices
Training and consultation to national and state initiatives, policy makers, and foundations

Selected Publications

Zeldin, S. & Petrokubi, J. (In press). Youth-adult partnerships in decision making: Disseminating an innovative idea into established systems and communities. American Journal of Community Psychology. (Available at www.fourhcouncil.edu/YouthinGovernanceProgram.aspx)

Zeldin, S., Larson, R., & Camino, C. (2005). Youth-adult relationships in community programs: Diverse perspectives on good practices. Guest editors of special issue, Journal of Community Psychology. Vol. 33(1).

Camino, L., O’Connor, C., Mook, C., & Zeldin, S. (2005). Youth and adult leaders for program excellence: A practical guide for program assessment and action planning. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University (Available at www.actforyouth.net).

Zeldin, S. (2004). Youth as agents of adult and community development: Mapping the processes and outcomes of youth engaged in organizational governance. Applied Developmental Science, 8(2), 74-89.

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