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| Title | Manager of Reporting & Program Impact |
| Department | Agricultural and Extension Education and Evaluation Department |
| MFranks@agcenter.lsu.edu | |
| Address 1 | 102G Efferson Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 |
| Phone | 225-578-4161 |
Dr. Meggan Franks (Meggan) currently oversees the LSU AgCenter Extension Reporting System (LERS), managing its co-development, implementation, statewide training, and report monitoring. Additionally, she leads the development of the NIFA Annual Report of Accomplishments and Plan of Work (POW) for the LSU AgCenter.
In her current role, Meggan collaborates with AgCenter extension and research faculty to devise and administer evaluation, reporting, and impact strategies for their diverse research and extension initiatives. She conducts both qualitative and quantitative program evaluations, analyzes results, and produces reports in narrative and infographic formats.
Meggan is also tasked with crafting professional training materials and resources for LSU AgCenter faculty on program development, reporting, and evaluation. Furthermore, she instructs credit-granting courses within the department of Agricultural and Extension Education & Evaluation.
2023 - Doctor of Business Administration, Management, Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada
2009 - Master of Business Administration, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
2006 - Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
Organizational Development & Evaluation Specialist & Instructor (June 2022 - Present), LSU AgCenter, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Volunteer & Leadership Development Specialist & Instructor (September 2019 - June 2022), LSU AgCenter, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Interim Director (July 2018 - September 2019), Student Leadership and Community Engagement & The Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
Assistant Director (May 2012- July 2018), Student Leadership and Community Engagement & The Maroon Volunteer Center, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
Program Coordinator (July 2010-May 212), Student Leadership and Community Engagement & The Maroon Volunteer Center, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
Marketing Coordinator (May 2009- July 2010), EYStudios, Starkville, Mississippi
Graduate Assistant (January 2008- May 2009), Graduate Studies in Business, Mississippi State University
Marketing & Campus Outreach Manager (May 2006- December 2007), Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
Manager-in-Training (January 2006 – April 2006), Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
Hensley, S., Fox, J., Cummins, M., Franks, M., Bird, M., Wells, C., & Miller, J. (2024). The Key to Coding Qualitative Data: Examples from the 4-H Youth Retention Study. The Journal of Extension, 62(1), 15.
Franks, M. (2024). A Structural Equation for Volunteer Engagement: Inclusive Leadership, Psychological Safety and Empowerment [Doctoral dissertation, Athabasca University Faculty of Business] http://hdl.handle.net/10791/429
Lepley, Toby, Uzee, Brennan, Faust, Lauren, McClure, Olivia J., Miller, V. Todd, Bergeron, Christine, O'Malley, Adam, Martin, Karen M., Powell, Ashley, Boe, Esther C., Hebert, Lanette G., Tuck, Patrick, Boldt, David M., Fox, Janet E., Devall, Hannah, Zito-Hebert, Christina, Zak, Claire, Fox, Catherine, Gautreau, Brian, Franks, Meggan. "2024 Louisiana 4-H State Report". 2024, Publication No. MISC-39
Rodrigue, S., Franks, M., Diaz-Laguna, S. 2024. Youth Preparedness Initiative, Lesson 1: What Is a Natural Disaster?. LSU AgCenter. Pub. No. 3889-A.
Rodrigue, S., Franks, M., Diaz-Laguna, S. 2024. Youth Preparedness Initiative, Lesson 2: Hurricanes. LSU AgCenter. Pub. No. 3889-B.
Rodrigue, S., Franks, M., Diaz-Laguna, S. 2024. Youth Preparedness Initiative, Lesson 3: Flooding. LSU AgCenter. Pub. No. 3889-C.
Rodrigue, S., Franks, M., Diaz-Laguna, S. 2024. Youth Preparedness Initiative, Lesson 4: How to Prepare. LSU AgCenter. Pub. No. 3889-D.
Rodrigue, S., Franks, M., Diaz-Laguna, S. 2024. Youth Preparedness Initiative, Lesson 5: Effects of a Disaster. LSU AgCenter. Pub. No. 3889-D.
Franks, M. H., Kotzian, S. H., Pruett, B. 2021. National Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency: Program Management: Organization and Structure of Extension. National 4-H Volunteerism Resources – Extension Foundation
Franks, M. H., Kotzian, S. H., Pruett, B. 2021. National Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency: Program Management: Risk Management/Risk Reduction. National 4-H Volunteerism Resources – Extension Foundation
Franks, M. H., Kotzian, S. H., Pruett, B. 2021. National Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency: Program Management: Liability Awareness. National 4-H Volunteerism Resource Hub – Extension Foundation
Kotzian, S. H., Franks, M.H., Pruett, B. 2021. National Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency: Program Management: Club Management. National 4-H Volunteerism Resources – Extension Foundation
Kotzian, S. H., Franks, M.H., Pruett, B. 2021. National Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency: Program Management: Record Keeping. National 4-H Volunteerism Resources – Extension Foundation
Pruett, B., Franks, M.H., Kotzian, S. H. 2021. National Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency: Program Management: Behavior Management. National 4-H Volunteerism Resources – Extension Foundation
Pruett, B., Franks, M.H., Kotzian, S. H. 2021. National Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency: Program Management: Financial Management. National 4-H Volunteerism Resources – Extension Foundation
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. Facts about 4-H. 2020. Pub. No. 2860.
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. Planning a 4-H Club Program: A Guide for Volunteer Leaders. 2020. Pub. No. 2862.
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. What Do 4-H Volunteer Leaders Do?. 2020. Pub. No. 2864
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. 4-H Letters to New Volunteer Leaders: Letter 1: What is 4-H?. 2020. Pub. No. 2865-A.
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. 4-H Letters to New Volunteer Leaders: Letter 2: Getting started with a 4-H Club. 2020. Pub. No. 2865-B.
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. 4-H Letters to New Volunteer Leaders: Letter 3: Planning & Conducting 4-H Meetings. 2020. Pub. No. 2865-C.
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. 4-H Letters to New Volunteer Leaders: Letter 4: The How and Why of Experiential Learning. 2020. Pub. No. 2865-D.
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. 4-H Letters to New Volunteer Leaders: Letter 5: Your Role as Teacher and Leader. 2020. Pub. No. 2865-E.
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. Making 4-H Meetings Exciting: A Guide for Volunteer Leaders. 2020. Pub. No. 2869.
Franks, M.H., Hebert, L. G. Louisiana 4-H Club Volunteer Leader Handbook. 2020. Pub. No. 3762.
Morrison, C.C., Greenhaw, L.L, Bachman, J. M., and Franks, M. H. Recognizing Potential Volunteer Leaders. Mississippi State University Extension. 2017. Pub. No. 3151.
Organizational Development and Health, Management, Worker and Stakeholder Engagement, Volunteer Engagement, Retention, Inclusive Leadership, Psychological Safety, Extension Program Evaluation
National
J.C. Hensley, M., Franks. 2023. Evaluating Community Programs from a DEI Lense. American Evaluation Association Annual Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana
Franks, M.H. 2023 A New Model for Volunteer Engagement. Research Workshop. National Extension Conference on Volunteerism. Lexington, Kentucky
Rodriguez, M., McElprang, M., Franks, M., Miller, J.C. Hensley, S.T., Pracht, D. 2023. Parental Expectations and Volunteer Engagement: Results from a Multi-State Youth Retention Study. Research Seminar. National Extension Conference on Volunteerism. Lexington, Kentucky
Miller, J.C., Hensley, S.T., Pracht, D., Rodriguez, M., Franks, M. 2023. Multi-State 4-H Youth Retention Study: Qualitative & Quantitative Findings. National Extension Conference on Volunteerism. Lexington, Kentucky.
Franks, M.H. 2022. Workshop: Comparing Collaboration & Volunteer Voice Within Leader-Program Relationships: Lightning Talk. National Extension Conference on Volunteerism. University of Oklahoma.
Hensley, S.; Franks, M.H.; Cummins, M. 2022. Results of the 4-H Youth Retention Study: Implications for Volunteers. National Extension Conference on Volunteerism. University of Oklahoma.
Franks, M.H. 2022. Lightning Talk: Comparing Collaboration & Volunteer Voice Within Leader-Program Relationships. National Extension Conference on Volunteerism. University of Oklahoma.
Franks, M.H. 2021. Incorporate the Social Change Model of Leadership into Your 4-H Program. National 4-H Volunteer Conference. Rock Eagle, Georgia.
Franks, M.H., Bragg, H., Proudfoot, C. 2021. Connecting, Collaborating, & Caring: Southern Region 4-H Volunteers Supporting One Another. National Extension Conference on Volunteerism.
Franks, M.H., Fox, J. 2021. Beyond Plaques and Ribbons: Strategies for Volunteer Recognition. Society of Healthcare Volunteers Virtual Annual Conference.
Franks, M.H. 2020. Inspiring Youth to Lead and Serve in a Virtual Environment. National 4-H Volunteer Conference. Rock Eagle, Georgia.
Franks, M.H., Zito-Hebert, C. 2020. Using the Business Canvas to Dream, Design, and Deliver a Successful 4-H Program Idea. National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Regional
Franks, M.H.; McGuire, K. 2022. Incorporate the Social Change Model of Leadership into Your 4-H Program. Southern Region Biennial Conference. Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Hobbs, K.; Kotzian, S.; Sarver, D.; Franks, M.H.; Dierenfield, C. 2022. Connecting, Collaborating, & Caring: Southern Region 4-H Volunteers Supporting One Another. Southern Region Biennial Conference. Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Franks, M.H. 2022. Workshop: Comparing Collaboration & Volunteer Voice Within Leader-Program Relationships: Lightning Talk. Southern Region Biennial Conference. Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Franks, M.H.; Hobbs, K.; Huebinger, L.; Knoepfli, K.;Taber Burns, A.; Kotzian, S.; Sarver, D.; Dierenfield, C; Edwards, H.; Culp, K. 2022. IGNITE The Spark. Southern Region Volunteer Engagement Series. University of Arkansas.
Franks, M.H.; Miller, R. 2022. Creating Leaders for Social Change. Kentucky Volunteer Forum. Lexington, Kentucky
Smith, C., Franks, M.H. 2021. How an Assets-based Philosophy During the Carnegie Community Engagement Self-study Advanced the Institutionalization of Community Engagement at Two Rival R1 Universities. Johns Hopkins University Diversity and Leadership Conference. 2021. Johns Hopkins University.
Franks, M.H., Smith, M. C. 2021. How the Carnegie Classification Created an Unconventional, Collaborative Partnership Between Two Rival R1 Public Universities. Gulf South Summit Conference on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement. 2021. Nashville, Tennessee.
Wilder, C., Franks, M.H., Garraway, M., 2019. What Was I Thinking?: Reflection—the Key to Community-Engaged Leaders. 2019 Gulf South Summit Service-Learning Conference. Community Leadership: Educating the Next Generation. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas.
Wilder, C., Franks, M.H., Garraway, M., 2019. Building Community Leaders: Partners for Life. Poster presented at the Gulf South Summit. Community Leadership: Educating the Next Generation. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas.
Franks, M.H., Carroll, D. 2014. Creating Strong Community and Campus Partnerships. Poster presented at the Gulf South Summit. Creating Capacity Collaboratively: Connecting Learning and Civic Outcomes. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.
Smith, M.C., Allen, C.M., Franks, M.H., and Black, H. 2013. Creating Civic-minded Students through an Alternative Spring Break Program. Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education. Kentucky Campus Compact. Louisville, Kentucky.
Franks, M.H. 2013. Creating a Student-led Volunteer Center on a Shoestring Budget. Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement. Kentucky Campus Compact. Louisville, Kentucky.
Franks, M.H., Allen, C.M. 2012. Community and Campus Collaborations: Creating a Strong Partnership with Community Volunteer Organizations. Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education. University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
State
Franks, M., Conger, S., Friedland, C., Rohli, R., and Divine, A. 2023: Community engagement approach to managing drought. Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Conger, S., Franks, M., Friedland, C., Rohli, R., and Divine, A., 2023: A community-engaged approach to managing drought. LSU AgCenter and SU AgCenter Annual Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M., Diaz-Laguna, S., Friedland, C., Conger, S., Rohli, R., Allen, K., Kleinpeter, S. 2023: Building resilience through extension awareness & knowledge (BREAK). LSU AgCenter and SU AgCenter Annual Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M. H. 2022. Strategies for Parent Engagement. Louisiana Conference for Afterschool Learning: Professional Development Series. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Boe, E.; Hebert, L.; Franks, M.; Deval, H. 2022. The Extension Workers Creed. Louisiana 4-H Update Days. Baton Rouge & Ruston, Louisiana.
Franks, M. H. 2022. Strategies for Parent Engagement. Louisiana 4-H Professional Development Series. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H., Moore, T. 2021. Effective Communication Strategies. Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Conference. 2021. Camp Grant Walker, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H., Hebert, C. 2021. Comparing Collaborating and Volunteer Voice within Louisiana 4-H Volunteer-Program Relationships. Louisiana Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals. St. Bernard, Louisiana.
Zak, C., Franks, M.H., Guient, M. 2021. Increasing Opportunity for All Youth and Adults. Louisiana 4-H Professional Development Annual Series. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H.; McClure, O. 2021. Professional Communication. Louisiana 4-H Professional Development Series. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M. H. 2021. Engaging Parents in Volunteer Experiences in an Afterschool Setting. 2021 Louisiana Conference for Afterschool Learning. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H. 2021. Volunteer Development Virtual Lunch & Learn Monthly Series for 4-H Agents. Louisiana 4-H Youth Development. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H. 2021. Louisiana 4-H Monthly Webinar Series for 4-H Volunteer Leaders. Louisiana 4-H Youth Development. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H. 2021. Combining Research & Practice to Create Strategies for Volunteer Empowerment. Louisiana 4-H Facing the Future Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H. 2020. Inspiring Youth to Lead and Serve in a Virtual Environment. Louisiana Association of Extension 4-H Agents Professional Development Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H. 2020. Volunteer Development Virtual Lunch & Learn Summer Series. Louisiana 4-H Youth Development. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H. 2019. Leading the Way for Successful Volunteer Engagement. Louisiana 4-H Professional Development Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Local
Franks, M.H. 2023 A New Model for Volunteer Engagement. 3MT Research Competition. Athabasca University. Aberta, Canada
Conger, S., Franks, M.H., Divine, A. 2023. A Community-Engaged Approach to Managing Drought. Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association Annual Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Williams, K.; Franks, M. H. 2022. Louisiana 4-H Service-Learning Workshop. Louisiana 4-H Professional Development. Baton Rouge & Jonesboro, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H., Zito-Hebert, C. 2019. Building Your 4-H Program Through Social Capital. Louisiana 4-H Professional Development Conference. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Franks, M.H., Garraway, M. 2019. Creating and Designating a Community-Engaged Learning Course. The Center for Teaching and Learning. Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi.
Franks, M.H. 2018. Community-Engaged Learning Workshop: Preparing Students to Work in the Community. The Center for Teaching and Learning. Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi.
Franks, M.H. 2018. Food Insecurity on College Campuses. World Food Day Conference hosted by the Mississippi State University Social Work Program. Starkville, Mississippi.
Franks, M.H. 2018. Preparing Students to Work in the Community. Faculty Fellows Program, Center for Community-Engaged Learning. Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi.
Organizational Development & Evaluation
Leadership & Service
4-H Club Management
Volunteer Engagement
Conger, S.; Friedland, C., Rohli, R.; Jeong, C., Beasley, J.; Franks, M. 2024-2025. USDA Foundational and Applied Science Program: A1411. Urban Water Management BMPs from a Landscape Resiliency Perspective. $299,982
Mostafiz, R. B.; Ayat, A.; Franks, M. 2024-2025. Housing Efficiency, Research, and Outreach for Energy Solutions in Louisiana (HEROES LA). United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). $299,812
Friedland, C., Franks, M. (Co-PI), Rohli, R., Conger, S. 2023-2024. Building Resilience through Extension Awareness and Knowledge (BREAK), AFRI Competitive Grants Foundational and Applied Science Program: Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems Program, $295,860
Conger, S., Friedland, C. Rohli, R., Franks, M. 2023-2024. Decision Support, Education, And Outreach for Managing Agricultural Drought, NIFA: National Institute of Food and Agriculture: 2022-08434, $295,860
Frank M.H. (P.I.); Martin, M. 2022. (Co-PI) National 4-H Council Salute to Excellence: National & Regional Lifetime Volunteer of The Year: Timothy Williams. $1,200
Franks, M. H. (P.I), Wilking, R. (Co-PI). 2022. National 4-H Council Salute to Excellence: National & Regional Volunteer of the Year: Vibriyogn Epuri. $1,200
Franks, M. H. (P.I.)., Lepley T. 2021. Excellence in Research Scholarship. Athabasca University Department of Graduate Studies. $10,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.), Jones, K. (Co-PI). 2021. Youth Service America Lead Agency Partner. $6,000
Zammit, K., Frank M.H. 2021. National 4-H Council Salute to Excellence: National & Regional Lifetime Volunteer of The Year: Gloria Miller. $1,200
Franks, M. H. (P.I), Lafferty, K. (Co-PI). 2021. National 4-H Council Salute to Excellence: Regional Volunteer of the Year: Jessica Parker. $200
Franks, M.H. (P.I.), Jones, K. (Co-PI), Easley, R. 2020. Youth Service America Lead Agency Partner. $6,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.), Miller, R. 2020. Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Grant. Youth Service America. $800
Franks, M.H. (P.I.), Nan, A. (Co-PI). 2020. National 4-H Council Salute to Excellence: National & Regional Volunteer of The Year: Tammy Mong. $1,200
Franks, M.H. (P.I.). 2019. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers-In-Service-To-America). Corporation for National and Community Service. $385,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.). 2019. The MSU Big Event: MSU's Largest One-Day Volunteer Service Event. James W. Criss Christianity Trust. $4,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.). 2019. The Maroon Volunteer Center Spring Service Days: Inspiring Students to Serve their Neighbor. James W. Criss Christianity Trust. $3,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.) and Smith, M.C. (Co-PI). 2018. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers-In-Service-To-America). Corporation for National and Community Service. $360,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.). 2018. The Maroon Volunteer Center Spring Service Days: Inspiring Students to Serve their Neighbor. James W. Criss Christianity Trust. $10,000
Montgomery, R. (P.I.), Smith, C. (Co-PI), Franks, M.H. 2017. Campus Innovation Grants: Advancing Leadership Practices for Interfaith Excellence. Interfaith Youth Core. $4,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.) and Smith, M.C. (Co-PI). 2016-2017. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers-In-Service-To-America). Corporation for National and Community Service. $360,000 (annually renewed)
Franks, M.H. (P.I.). 2017. The Maroon Volunteer Center Fall Service Days: Inspiring Students to Serve. James W. Criss Christianity Trust. $10,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.). 2017. The MSU Big Event: MSU's Largest One-Day Volunteer Service Event. James W. Criss Christianity Trust. $10,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.). 2016. Noble Cause Grant for "Dawgs for Cause" to mobilize volunteers to address local issues and inspire community members to act. Noble Hour GiveWell Community Foundation. $6,500
Franks, M.H. (P.I.) and M.C. Smith. (Co-PI). 2015. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers-In-Service-To-America). Corporation for National and Community Service. $270,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.). 2015. Better Together Inspiring Action Award by Interfaith Youth Core. $500
Franks, M.H. (P.I.). 2015. We Stand Strong: Program for 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Youth Service America and Save the Children. $2,000
Franks, M.H. (P.I.) and M.C. Smith. (Co-PI). 2012-2014. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers-In-Service-To-America). Corporation for National and Community Service. $270,000 (annually renewed)
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