Rose Judd-Murray
Applied Sciences, Technology & Education
Assistant Professor | Nonformal & Community-Based Education, Agricultural Literacy Research
Contact Information
Office Hours: By AppointmentOffice Location: BTECH 311
Phone: (435) 216-0180
Email: rose.juddmurray@usu.edu
Educational Background
Biography
A veteran instructor of nonformal education programs. Dr. Judd-Murray is a dedicated educator with a twenty-five-year journey in agricultural, environmental, and outdoor education programs. She specializes in nonformal education, excelling in online course development, workshop presentation, adult education, and program evaluation.
She is currently the program leader for the Nonformal and Community-Based Education program. She also has a joint appointment with the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences as the program leader for the Biosecurity emphasis. The dual role allows her to express her expertise in interdisciplinary science curricula and adult education. Her courses in nonformal teaching methods, community program planning, global food security, and biosecurity are foundational for students seeking career readiness skills that improve earth and human systems.
Dr. Judd-Murray has been recognized for her agricultural literacy research, effort as an Honors Distinguished Faculty member, World Food Prize Global Guide, and work in the Planetary Thinking for Sustainability fellowship. She was awarded the Master Teacher Certification in 2021, the ACUE Certification for Effective Online Instruction in 2021, and the 2023-2024 Early Career Teacher of the Year for her college.
Through her extensive accomplishments, she continues to shape the future of public and private community educators and advocates by nurturing the growth and development of her students.
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests focus on student-centered curriculum and instruction, with an emphasis on empathy and professional mentoring. The courses I teach in nonformal education are developed using backwards design to ensure that the outcomes are transparent and connected directly to assessment. My instructional practices strive to ensure a safe place for personal development, professional practice, and for meeting individual student needs. To meet student needs, I use hands-on, competency-based learning activities, personal learning goals, and provide extensive feedback so that students know that failure is a part of the learning process and a positive learning outcome. All evidence-based practices that show how to improve the student-centered approach for teaching and learning are welcome in my classroom.
Research Interests
My research interests include agricultural literacy, nonformal education instruction and professional development improvement, mentoring, and gender inclusion and equity.
Awards
Early Career Teacher of the Year, 2023
USU College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences
Master Teacher Certificate, 2021
Center for Innovative Design & Teaching Excellence
Certificate in Effective College Instruction, 2021
The Association of College and University Educators
Teaching Award of Merit Certificate, 2022
North American College Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)
Distiguished Faculty Member, 2022
USU Honors Program
Teaching Scholar Certificate, 2021
Center for Innovative Design and Instruction
Contribution Badge, 2019
ETE: Center for Innovative Design
Engagement Badge, 2019
ETE: Center for Innovative Design
Publications | Abstracts
- Judd-Murray, M., (2019). Practical Ways to Incorporate Reflective Learning Experiences in Teaching. Empowering Teaching Excellence Conference
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Judd-Murray, M., Hill, N., Norris-Parish, S., Hock, G., A multistate agricultural literacy assessment of Extension professionals and volunteers. Journal of Agricultural Education
- Judd-Murray, M., Burrows, M., Dallin, J., (2023). Agricultural courses and clubs iimpact on Utah Extension educator's agricultural literacy. Journal of NACAA, 16:2
- Andersen, S., Pate, M., Smith, J., Clement, H., Judd-Murray, M., (2023). Validation of a Basic Ground Skills Assessment for Equine-assisted Services. Emerging Animal Species, 8, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eas.2023.100030
- Andersen, S., Pate, M., Smith, J., Clement, H., Judd-Murray, M., (2023). Equine Assessment Procedures in Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Programs. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 29:2, 99-108. doi: doi: 10.13031/jash.15457
- Rutigiliano, H., Graf, M.I, Judd-Murray, M., Boshetto, L.R, Lund, M., (2022). Using Learning Circles to Support Faculty Professional Development: Learning Circles Support Faculty. NACTA JournalJanuary 2022 *
- Longhurst, M., Judd-Murray, M., Coster, D.C, Spielmaker, D., (2020). Measuring Agricultural Literacy: Grade 3-5 Instrument Development and Validation. Journal of Agricultural Education, 61:2, 173-192. doi: 10.5032/jae2020.02173
- Judd-Murray, M., (2020). Grad Students Going Alt-Ac: How to Help Them. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal, 64:Supplement 1
- Graf, M., Judd-Murray, M., Rutigliano, H., (2019). Hitting Pause: Practical Ways to Incorporate Reflective Learning Experiences in Class. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal, 63:Supplement 1, 88.
Professional Journal
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
Magazine/Trade Publications
- Judd-Murray, M., (2023). Getting started: Using a site design guide to improve your project and funding success. The Agricultural Education Magazine *
- Judd-Murray, M., (2023). Making the most of formative and summative agricultural literacy assessment. The Agricultural Education Magazine *
- Judd-Murray, M., (2022). The importance of project-based learning for strengthening program development and evaluation skills in nonformal educators. Agricultural Education Magazine *
Newsletter
- Powell, J., Anderson, D., Judd-Murray, M., (2022). Developing and Piloting a Design Guide for Outdoor Classrooms in Utah. Outcomes & Impacts - USU Extension *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.