Vernon Parent

Youth Programs Dept

Extension Professor | Leadership & Civic Engagement

Vernon Parent

Contact Information

Office Location: Salt Lake County
Phone: (385) 468-4832
Email: vernon.parent@usu.edu

Educational Background

MAS, Major, Natural Resources Emphasis in Invasive Plant and Education, Utah State University, 2000
BS, Major, Rangeland Management & Science, Utah State University, 1997
Other, Major, Natural Resource Conservation, Ricks College, 1994
Level 2 Shooting Sports – Archery Instructor, National 4-H Shooting Sports, 2025
Single Pitch Instructor Certification, American Mountain Guide Association, 2021
iversity, Equity & Inclusion Facilitation, American Mountain Guide Association, 2020
QPR – Suicide Prevention Certification, Bear River Heath Dept., 2020
Certified Level 2 Archery Instructor, National 4-H Shooting Sports, 2018
Certified Range Safety officer, National Rifle Association, 2018
Dimensions of Success, PEAR (Partnerships in Education & Resilience) Institute, 2018
Art of Leadership, National 4-H Headquarters, 2008
Certified Range Safety Officer, National Rifle Association, 2005
Certified Master Gardener, Utah State University, 2002
Certified Rifle and Shotgun Instructor, National Rifle Association, 2002
Certified Group Challenge Initiative Facilitator, Utah State University, 2001

Publications | Curriculum

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Journal Articles

    Academic Journal

    • Sulser, A.R, Greenhalgh, L., Sagers, S., Parent, V., (2012). Enhancing Utah 4-H/FFA Relationships. National Association of County Agriculture Agents, 5:1
    • 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.

    In-House Journal

      Professional Journal

        An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

        Publications | Other

        An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

        Extension

        Community Innovation and partnerships (2020-2025), 2020 - 2025
        State Youth Community Engagement (2020-2025), 2020 - 2025
        State Youth Leadership (2020-2025), 2020 - 2025
        4-H Administration: paid and unpaid staff (2014-2019), 2014 - 2020
        4-H Youth Science (2014-2019), 2014 - 2020
        Youth Development and Leadership (2014-2019), 2014 - 2020
        Employment Pathways for Salt Lake County Refugees through Stackable Credentials, 2014 - 2017
        4-H Administration: paid and unpaid staff (Volunteers), 2010 - 2014
        4-H Youth Science, 2008 - 2013
        Youth Development and Leadership, 2007 - 2013
        Civil Rights-General Plan (2010-2014), 2007 - 2007