Agricultural Leadership and Community Education Doctoral Graduate with 6 years experience in formal education in both collegiate and Middle/High School levels. I offer tutoring services in Agriculture

Robert's CV

Professional Experience

(Graduate Assistant) Civic Agriculture & Food Systems Minor
Spring 2016, 2018 & Fall 2016, 2017
Courses: ALS 2204 Civic Agriculture & ALS 4204 Concepts of Community Food Systems
Explored the economic, social, and ecological foundations of civic agriculture, a broad based and interdisciplinary framework that is associated with the revitalization of local and regional food systems. We also explore issues relevant to the development of civic agriculture in the United States, including industrialization, globalization, sustainable agriculture, food security, and food democracy. Emphasis is given to models, strategies, and hands-on approaches used to establish, build, and strengthen our community, food and farming systems.

(Community Organizer) Appalachian Foodshed Project
Summer 2016, 2017
Conducted open ended narrative inquiries of an organization that focuses on
food security in low-income minority communities of Asheboro, NC. I also edited
the official website and organized with a group of both academic and community
specialists to organize citizens of Draper, VA and surrounding areas to discuss
social issues within our food systems.

(Graduate Assistant) Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education
Spring 2015, 2016 & Fall 2015 semesters
Course: ALCE 3634 Communicating ALS in Speaking
Instructed undergraduates to develop strategies and techniques for effective oral, visual and interpersonal communication in the professions related to food, agriculture, and natural resources.

(Graduate Counselor) Multicultural Academics Opportunities Program
Summer 2015
Provides minority undergraduates from other various universities with the opportunity to conduct research with graduate and faculty mentors, to be presented at the end of the program. Also, students are given a GRE course to help them pass the test for admission into the graduate school programs which require GRE scores.

(Collegiate Advisor) The Mu Nu Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated
August 2015-present
A member since spring 2009. Currently advise all functions of the undergraduate chapter as a graduate member according to the principles, directives and national initiatives of the organization itself. Aid in the organizing of programs that reflect bigger better business, social action and education.

Publications

Dissertation, Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education
Virginia Tech (In publication process)
Corresponding Authors: Dr. Robert T. Bass, Dr. Kim Niewolny Dr. Antoine Alston Dr. Onwubiko Agozino Dr. Hannah Scherer
Title: “A Narrative Inquiry of Black Leader Self-Determination for Urban Food Justice: A Critical Race Theory Perspective”

Association for the Study of Food and Society and the Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society 2019 Conference
University of Alaska Anchorage June 26-29, 2019
Corresponding Authors: Dr. Robert T Bass & Dr. Kim Niewolny
Title: “CRT as a Lens for Exploring the Role of Community Education for Food System Justice: Implications for Self-Determination in Black Communities”

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Conference
College of Southern Idaho June 18-21, 2019
Corresponding Authors: Dr. Robert T Bass & Dr. Kim Niewolny
Title: CRT as a Lens for Identifying the Significance of Community Education for Food Systems Justice: The Role of Self-Determination in Black Communities

Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society and Association for the Study of Food and Society 2018 Annual Meeting
University of Wisconsin June 13-16, 2018
Corresponding Authors: Robert T. Bass & Dr. Kim Niewolny
Title: “Race, Food Justice, and Self-Determination: A Narrative Inquiry of African American Food System Leaders in North Carolina through Critical Race Theory”

Exploring Food Sovereignty & Cultural Resilience in Cuba: A Study Abroad Course Experience
Virginia Tech: Brush Mountain Room, Squires Student Center May 3, 2018
Course: ALCE 4984/5984
Title: “The Power of Community in Cuban Culture”
Symposium Product: (concealed information)

Advancing the Human Condition Symposium
Virginia Tech November 28-30, 2017
Corresponding Authors: Robert T. Bass & Dr. Kim Niewolny
Title: Examining Kentland Farm Through the Lens of Critical Race Theory

Art & Social Transformation: An Installation by Student Activists at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Moss Arts Center; Miles C. Horton, Jr. Gallery Spring 2017
Course: AFST 4984
Title: “If Only I”
Exhibit Piece: (concealed information)

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Conference
University of Hawaii June 21-24, 2016
Contributing Authors: Robert T. Bass, Sarah Morton, and James C. Anderson II
Title: Increasing Youth Involvement in Agriculture, Food, and natural resources through Extension Support in Formal Education.

Teaching and Teacher Education Journal
Virginia Tech February 12, 2016
Corresponding Author: James Anderson
Co-Authors: Tinesha M Woods, M.B.A., M.A.; Tommy M Amal, M.S.; Robert T Bass, M.S.
Title: Examining the Motivational Factors that Impact the Academic Achievement of Students Enrolled in a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Program

3rd Annual Research Conference in Adult, Community, and Higher Education (ARCACHE)
Ball State University September 19, 2015
Corresponding Author: Robert T. Bass
Title: Struggles of Black Youth and the Necessity for Education Reform in Low Income Schools

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Conference
The University of Georgia June 16-20, 2015
Corresponding Author: Dr. Kim Niewolny
Rebecca Landis1, Garland Mason1, Dr. Philip D’Adamo-Damery1, Robert Bass1, Dana Hogg1, Amanda McGee2, Shreya Mitra1, Oladayo Omosa1, Martin Sebit1, Asha Shayo1, Emily Sorensen3, Elli Travis4, Lily Yang5
Title: Contributor Learning through Story: Using Narrative Inquiry in Graduate-Level Food Security Course.