Rural Online Initiative



Publications

Welcome to our Publications section! Explore a collection of research articles that illuminate remote work, rural workforce development, and related domains. Authored by experts, these publications offer valuable insights, from factors influencing remote job satisfaction to strategies for effective online courses. Join us in navigating these resources and contributing to the ongoing conversation in the ever-evolving landscape of remote and rural work.



2025

Hill, P. A.(2025). Evaluating the “What’s Up Down South” Economic Summit: Accelerating Growth and Expanding Impact. Outcomes & Impacts Quarterly. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oiq/vol5/iss3/6/  

Hill, P. A., Dong, X. A., & Miller, A. L. (2025). Transforming Text to Images: Prompt Engineering Principles for Generative AI Use in Extension. Journal of Extension. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol63/iss3/9/


2024

Hill, P. A., Narine, L. K., Rushton, J. L., & Reid, C. J. (2024). Extension Partnerships for Innovative Programming: A Community-based Training on Artificial Intelligence for Workforce Development. Journal of Human Sciences & Extension. https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol12/iss3/8/

Hill, P. A.(2024). Evaluating the “What’s Up Down South” Economic Summit: Transforming Feedback into Value and Relevance. Outcomes & Impacts Quarterly. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oiq/vol4/iss3/4/

Hill, P. A., Narine, L. K., & Miller, A. L. (2024). Prompt Engineering Principles for Generative AI Use in Extension. Journal of Extension. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol62/iss3/20

Hill, P. A.& Narine, L. K. (2024). Measuring the Outcomes of Professional Events: A Posttest-Only One-Group Evaluation Instrument for Conferences and Symposiums. Journal of NACAA.https://www.nacaa.com/journal/8ea9698f-9d0f-498e-9cf9-47884f0917fa


2023

Hill, P. A.& Narine, L. K. (2023). Ensuring Responsible and Transparent Use of Generative AI in Extension. Journal of Extension. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol61/iss2/13/

Hill, P. A.&Aikens, K. J.  (2023). Preparing Youth for Civic Life and Leadership: Evaluating the Washington County 4-H Youth Officer Program. Outcomes & Impacts Quarterly. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oiq/vol3/iss3/5/

Hill, P. A.& Ali, A. D.  (2023). Evaluating the “What’s Up Down South” Economic Summit: A platform for business leaders to share ideas. Outcomes & Impacts Quarterly. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oiq/vol3/iss2/2/

Ali, A. D. & Hill, P. A. (2023). The Remote Online Initiative: A legislative strategy for rural workforce development in Utah. Outcomes & Impacts Quarterly. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oiq/vol3/iss2/1/

Ali, A. D., Narine, L. K., Hill, P. A., & Bria, D. C. (2023). Factors Affecting Remote-Workers’ Job Satisfaction in Utah: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/9/5736

Hill, P. A., Ali, A. D., Swadley, E. A. & Goodrich, R. O. (2023). Selecting Appropriate Technology for an Effective Online Extension Course. Journal of Extension. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol61/iss1/8/

2022

 
Hill, P. A., Ali, A. D., Narine, L. K., & Spielmaker, D. M. (2022). A Descriptive Analysis of Remote Work Adoption in the United States. Journal of Human Sciences & Extension. https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol10/iss3/4/
 
Hill, P. A., Ali, A. D., Narine, L. K., Schmutz, A. T., Riskas, T. M. & Spielmaker, D. M. (2022). Evaluating Utah’s Rural Online Initiative: Empowering Organizational Leaders Through Remote Work. Journal of Extension. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol60/iss3/12/

Schmutz, A. T., Campbell, A., Bean, A., Ali, A. D., Hill, P. A. & Swadley, E. A. (2022). Preparing Rural Youth for the Future of Work through Remote Work Education. Outcomes & Impacts Quarterly. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oiq/vol2/iss2/4/

2021

Ali, A. D., Hill, P. A., & Bria, D. C. (2021). Communicating Program Outcomes and Impact Using Data Visualization Dashboards. Outcomes & Impacts Quarterly. digitalcommons.usu.edu/oiq/vol1/iss4/5/
 
Ali, A. D. & Hill, P. A. (2021). The Rural Online Initiative: Short-term Outcomes of USU Extension Master Remote Work Leader Course. Outcomes & Impacts Quarterly. digitalcommons.usu.edu/oiq/vol1/iss2/5/
 
Ali, A. D. & Hill, P. A. (2021). The Rural Online Initiative: Remote Work and COVID-19. Outcomes & Impacts Quarterly. digitalcommons.usu.edu/oiq/vol1/iss1/1
 
Hill, P. A. & Schmutz, A. T. (2021). Remote: Office Not Required – A Book Review. Journal of Extension. tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol58/iss6/26/

2020

Hill, P. A., Ali, A. D., Narine, L. K., Spielmaker, D. M., & Schmutz, A. T. (2020). Evaluating Utah’s Rural Online Initiative: Empowering Rural Communities Through Remote Work. Journal of Extension.  tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol58/iss5/21/
 

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The publications on this website are authored by experts in the fields of remote work, rural workforce development, and related areas. Notable authors include Ali, A. D., Hill, P. A., Narine, L. K., Schmutz, A. T., Spielmaker, D. M., and others who have contributed to advancing knowledge in these domains.

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