Jolene Bunnell

Youth Programs Dept

Extension Professor | Family Consumer Science & State Ambassadors


JoLene Bunnell

Contact Information

Office Location: Orem, Utah | Utah County Office
Phone: (801) 318-4603
Email: jolene.bunnell@usu.edu

Educational Background

MS, Family Science - Family Resource management, Brigham Young University, 1992
Domestic Labor Puzzle-Meaning & Emotion
BS, Hiome Economics Education, Utah State Univeristy, 1988

Biography

JoLene bleeds green. 4-H is her life. She was a 10 year 4-H member, one of the first Utah 4-H Ambassadors, interned in the State 4-H Office while attending USU on a 4-H scholarship, married a 4-H, is a 4-H volunteer leader and is working at her dream job-USU Extension Professor - 4-H Youth Development. JoLene received her BS from Utah State University and her MS from Brigham Young University. Her greatest joy is being a mom of three active children. She also enjoys Lake Powell, waterskiing, and being a grandma.

Teaching Interests

Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development
Teen Leadership - State 4-H Ambassadors
Family Consumer Science 4-H

Awards

Scholarship Mentor Award, 2023

Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation

Promotional Package - Team - Western Regional Winner, 2015

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Communicator Award - Promotional Package, 2015

New Mexico Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Excellence in 4-H Club Support - Team, 2013

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Human Development/Family Relationships Award, 2013

National Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Human Development/Family RelationshipsTeam Award, 2013

National Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Excellence in Teen Programming - Team Award, 2013

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Human Development/Family RelationshipsTeam Award, 2013

Utah Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Marketing/Public Relations Team Award, 2013

Utah Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Spirit of Extension Award, 2013

Utah State University Extension

Search for Excellence in 4-H Club Support - Team Winner, 2012

Idaho Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Search for Excellence in 4-H Club Support - Team Winner, 2012

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Florence Hall Award, 2012

National Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Florence Hall Award, 2012

Utah Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Human Development/Family Relationships Award, 2012

National Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Human Development/Family Relationships Award, 2012

Utah Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Certificate of Appreciation, 2012

Western 4-H Institute

Western Region Search for Excellence in Teen Programming - Team Award, 2010

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Certificate of 15 Years of Service , 2009

Utah State University Extension

Appreciation of Service , 2009

Western 4-H Program Leaders

National Meritorious Service Award, 2007

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Western Region Excellence in Afterschool Programs, 2007

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Certificate of Appreciation Award, 2006

Utah Army National Guard

D.S. Barkman Research & Evaluation Scholarship Winner, 2005

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Certificate of 10 Year Service, 2004

Utah State Univerisity Extension

Certificate of Accomplishment, 2004

Utah State University Extension

Distinguished Service Award, 2004

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Excellence in Teamwork Award, 2004

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Partnering with Volunteers Award, 2004

Utah State University Extension

Educational Technology - Youth Category Winner, 2003

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Most Local Connections Award, 2003

Joint Council of Extension Professionals

National Distinguished Service Award, 2003

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents.

Recognition of Service Award, 2003

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

State Team Diversity Award, 2003

IOTA Chapter - Epsilon Sigma Phi

Appreciation of Service Award, 2002

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Communictor Award - Media Presentation Winner, 2002

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Excellence in 4-H Club support Winner, 2002

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Educational Technology - Youth Category Winner, 2001

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Red Wagon Award, 2001

Utah Commission on Volunteers

Western Region Educational Technology - Youth Category Winner, 2001

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Outstanding Service and Commitment Award, 2000

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Western Region 4-H volunteer Management Award, 2000

Western Regional 4-H Affiliate Association

Educational Technology - Youth Category Winner, 1999

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

National Educational Technology - Youth Category Winner, 1999

National Associaiton of Extension 4-H Workers

Outstanding Service to Community Award., 1999

Boy Scouts of America

Achievement Service Award, 1998

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Bursts of Performance Award, 1998

Utah State University Extension

Communicator Award - Newletter Winner, 1998

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

National Achievement Service Award, 1998

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents.

Star Chaperone Award, 1998

Utah State Unviersity Extension

Communicator Award - Newsletter Winner, 1997

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Educational Piece Award, 1997

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Technology - Youth Winner, 1997

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Western Region Educational Piece Communicator Award, 1997

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Western Region Technology - Youth, 1997

National Associaiton of Extension 4-H Agents

Alumni Chapter of the Year - Utah County Chapter, 1996

Utah State University Alumni Association

Diversity Award, 1996

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers.

Diversity Team Award, 1996

Utah State University Extension

Western Region Diversity Award, 1996

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Outstanding Graduating Senior, 1988

Utah State University Department of Home Economics and Consumer Education

Innovation Award, 1986

Associated Students of Utah State University

National 4-H Egg Preparation Winner - eighth place, 1982

Utah State University Extension - 4-H.

State 4-H Demonstration Winner, 1982

Utah State Universtiy Extension - 4-H

State 4-H Record Book Winner, 1982

Utah State University Extension - 4-H.


Publications | Abstracts

  • Shepperd, E., Bunnell, J.B, (2013). reviewing the past and looking to the future: 4-H Mentoring of Central Utah.
  • Bunnell, J.B, (2011). 4-h Afterschool Grants Available - Time to Act is Now. 4-H State Training
  • Bunnell, J.B, MacArthur, S., Dart, P.C, Lyons, L., Mann, C.L, (2011). "Got Dating?" 4-H Teen Winter Retreat. 4-H State Training

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Curriculum

    • Bunnell, J.B, (1998). Utah County 4-H contest certificates. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1997). Code of Conduct/Waiver of Liability. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1997). County 4-H leader recognition certificates. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1997). County Achievement Night certificates. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1996). Character Counts! - Six Pillars of Character. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1995). Utah County Fair exhibit tag and entry form. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1995). What are 4-H contests. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1994). 4-H resume. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1994). How to give a winning demonstration. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1994). Utah 4-H record form. *

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Journal Articles

    Academic Journal

    • Brower, N., MacArthur, S., Bradford, K.P, Albrecht, C., Bunnell, J.B, Lyons, L., (2012). Effective elements for organizing a healthy relationships teen 4-H retreat. . Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 7, 64-68.
    • Bunnell, J.B, Pate, R., (2006). 4-H Afterschool � making an impact.. Journal of Youth Development � Bridging Research and Practice. [On-line Journal
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2006). Mentoring: A promising approach for involving at-risk youth in 4-H.. Journal of Extension. [On-line Journal]
    • Bunnell, J.B, Parent, V., Marshell, J., Washburn, C., (2006). Strengthening families through 4-H.. Journal of the National Association of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences, 21-24.
    • Bunnell, J.B, Beutler, I., (1999). Domestic labor puzzle: Meaning and emotion.. Journal of Extension. [On-line Journal], 37(5).

    Professional Journal

    • Brower, N., MacArthur, S., Bradford, K.P, Bunnell, J.B, Albrecht, C., (2012). Got Dating? Outcomes of a 4-H relationship teen retreat. Journal of Youth Development, 7:1, 118-124.
    • Riggs, K., Lee, T., Marshall, J., Serfustini, E.J, Bunnell, J.B, (2006). Mentoring: A Promising Approach for Involving At-risk Youth in 4-H.. Journal of Extension, 44, number 3

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | MultiMedia

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Other

    Other

    • Bunnell, J.B, Jones, D., Olsen, R., Haws, S., Proctor, D.G, Weeks, N., Christensen, N.K, Hermanson, J., Wong, S., (2008). 4-H chef extrodinare guidelines. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2008). 4-H favorite foods contest. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2008). 4-h healthy cuisine guidelines. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2008). Pack to the Future Leadermete Handbook. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2007). A guide for 4-H meal preparation contest � revised edition.. Logan, UT. Utah State University Extension - 4-H Publications. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2006). A guide for 4-H meal preparation contest � revised edition.. Logan, UT. Utah State University Extension � 4-H Publications *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2006). Changing Spaces (Multiple pages in Levels 1, 2, 3 & Helper's Guide). Marshall, MI: 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2006). Changing Spaces (Multiple pages in Levels 1, 2, 3 & Helper's Guide). Marshall, MI: 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2006). Changing Spaces (Multiple pages in Levels 1, 2, 3 & Helper's Guide). Marshall, MI: 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2006). Changing Spaces (Multiple pages in Levels 1, 2, 3 & Helper's Guide). Marshall, MI: 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2006). Changing Spaces (Multiple pages in Levels 1, 2, 3 & Helper's Guide). Marshall, MI: 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2006). Changing Spaces (Multiple pages in Levels 1, 2, 3 & Helper's Guide). Marshall, MI: 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2004). How street it is. Daily Herald *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2004). Utah County Fair.. Thanksgiving Point Gazette *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2004). 4-H'er baby-sitter kits on display at county fair.. Deseret Morning News *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2004). Fair attendance hope pinned on more show, rides, vendors.. Daily Herald *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2004). Fair attendance exceeded goal.. Daily Herald *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2004). Extension professionals model the importance of community service.. News & Views. [On-line Official Publication of the National Association of Exten *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2002). A guide for 4-H meal preparation contest � revised edition.. Logan, UT. Utah State University Extension � 4-H Publications *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2002). Dairy foods preparation contest � revised edition.. Logan, UT. Utah State University Extension � 4-H Publications *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2002). Utah 4-H egg preparation contest � revised edition.. Logan, UT. Utah State University Extension � 4-H Publications *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (2002). Utah 4-H turkey barbecue contest � revised edition. Logan, UT. Utah State University Extension � 4-H Publications *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1999). Lighting the fire within us.. News & View. [Official Publication of the National Association of Extension 4-H *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1997). 40 Assets in Youth. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1997). A guide for 4-H meal preparation contest � revised edition.. Logan, UT. Utah State University Extension � 4-H Publications. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1997). Beef ambassador contest guidelines � revised edition.. Logan, UT. Utah State University Extension � 4-H Publications. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1997). Utah 4-H Portfolio. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1996). Dairy foods preparation contest guidelines � revised edition.. Logan, UT. Utah State University Extension � 4-H Publications. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1995). New 4-H Portfolio. *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1994). Baby booties the crochenit way.. CAMEO Latter-Day Women in Profile [Magazine Article-Crafter's Corner] *
    • Bunnell, J.B, (1993). 'St. KnickKnackatory'.. CAMEO Latter-Day Women in Profile. [Magazine Article-Crafter's Corner]. *

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Extension

    4-H Family Consumer Science (FCS) programs, 2020 - 2027
    State 4-H Ambassador Program - Teen Leadership, 2020 - 2027
    4-H Mentoring, 2008 - 2027
    Civil Rights-General Plan, 2007 - 2027
    4-H Mentoring, 2017 - 2021
    4-H Club Programming/Support, 2007 - 2020
    Leadership & Volunteer Development, 2007 - 2020
    4-H Afterschool, 2007 - 2019
    4-H Afterschool, 2016 - 2017
    Grant Management, 2008 - 2010