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Dr. John Jacobson
Abbreviated Vitae
Dean
College of Education
jjacobson@sfasu.edu
Ed.D.Brigham Young University, 1990, Reading
Ed.S.Brigham Young University, 1983, Public School Administration
M. Ed.Brigham Young University, 1978, Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
B.S.Brigham Young University, 1975, Elementary Education Specialty: Science
Hadaway, N., Vardell, S., Gerlach, J., and Jacobson, J.E. (2000). Connecting Communities: Colleagues Talking about Family Literacy. English in Texas, 30(2) 7-10.
Vardell, S., Hadaway, N., Gerlach, J. & Jacobson, J.E. (2000). Linking schools, families, and communities. American Reading Forum Yearbook, 20 55-72.
Jacobson, J. E. (2000). Building home and school literacy partnerships: A principal?s perspective. English Leadership Quarterly, 22(3) 11-14.
Jacobson, J. E. (1999). The creation and evolution of an elementary field-based reading course: A professor's perspective. Education, 119(3) 408-415.
Patterson, L., & Jacobson, J. E. (1998). TPRI: K-3 teachers encouraged to evaluate effectiveness. Texas Reading Report, 21(1) 1, 11-12.
Vardell, S., & Jacobson, J. E. (1997). Teachers as readers: A status report. Journal of Children's Literature, 23(1) 16-25.
Jacobson, J. E. (1996). Basal use in Texas schools. The State of Reading, 3(1) 57-65.
Jacobson, J. E. (1994). TAAS viewed as Texas' major roadblock to literacy. Texas Reading Report, 16(4) 9-10.
Jacobson, J. E. (1994). Using computer technology in today's literacy classrooms. The State of Reading: Journal of the Texas State Reading Association, 1(1) 52-58.
Jacobson, J. E., Reutzel, D. R., & Hollingsworth, P. M. (1992). Reading Instruction: Perceptions of Elementary School Principals. Journal of Educational Research, 85, 370-380.
Jacobson, J. E. (1991). Making transitions to holistic instruction: What the principal can do. Reading Education in Texas, 7, 75-79.
Jacobson, J. E. (1991). Test of Written Language: Test Review. Journal of Reading, 33, 663-665.
Jacobson, J. E. (1985). The inventors? forum. Contemporary Issues in Reading, 1 (1), 2-3.
Book Chapters:
Jenlink, P. M., Jenlink, K. E., & Jacobson, J. E. (In press). Urban schools as learning organizations: Negotiating meaning and identity. In J. Kincheloe & K. Hayes (Eds.), Metropedagogy: Power, justice, and the urban classroom. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
Jacobson, J. E. (2000). Reading. In S. Tonnsen (Ed.), What Principals Should Know About... Springfield, Ill.: Charles C. Thomas, Inc.
Jacobson, J. E. (1996). Dyslexia Perspectives. In C. W. Funkhouser (Ed.), Education in Texas: Policies, Practices, and Perspectives (8th ed.) Scottsdale, AR: Gorsuch Scarisbrick, Publishers.
Jacobson, J. E. (1995, October/November). Organizing vibrant student reading councils. Reading Today 13(2) 10-11.
Jacobson, J. E. (1993). Acquiring necessary computer literacy teacher certification skills: The University of Texas at Arlington's plan. Interface, 2(3) 6.
Jacobson, J. E. (1993). Provincial, state, & local council: International Involvement. Brochure of the International Reading Association.
Jacobson, J. E. (1992, August/September). Five ways to help reluctant teachers make the holistic transition. Reading Today, 10 (1), 13.
National & International (Refereed & Invited) Papers:
"Developing and Sustaining a Successful Public School/University Charter School. Annual Convention of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Washington, D.C., February 2005.
"A Capacity-Building Model for Urban Teachers and Principals. 3rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 2005.
"The Dallas Reading Academy: A Research-Based Teacher Capacity-Building Model. Annual Conference of the American Reading Forum, Sanibel, FL, December 2003.
"Communicating with Policymakers and Policy Shakers: Speaking with Governmental Agencies and Businesses. Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, New Orleans, LA, May 2001.
"Identifying and Responding to Issues Related to Literacy. National Governmental Relations Workshop of the International Reading Association, Washington, D.C., February 2001.
"School/University Collaboration: Forming a Family Literacy Partnership. Fourth International Conference for Global Conversations on Language and Literacy of the National Council of Teachers of English, Utrecht, The Netherlands, August 2000.
"The ABCs of Reading Advocacy: Making it Happen. Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Indianapolis, IN, May 2000.
"Intergenerational Literacy: Linking Schools, Families, and Communities. Spring Conference of the National Council of Teachers of English, New York, NY, March 2000.
"Linking Schools, Families, and Communities: A Family Literacy Project. Annual Conference of the American Reading Forum, Sanibel, FL, December 1999.
"Impacting Literacy Policy: Working with Senators and Representatives. National Workshop of the International Reading Association, Washington, D.C., November 1999.
"Reading Advocacy at the National, State, and Local Levels. Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, San Diego, CA, May 1999.
"Texas' Primary Reading Inventory Use: Responses from Schools, Districts, Universities, and the State. Annual Conference of the Texas State Reading Association, Houston, TX, March 1999.
"Intergenerational Literacy: Linking Schools, Families, and Communities. Annual Conference of the American Reading Forum, Sanibel Island, FL, December 1998.
"Planting the Seeds of Change in an Inner City Elementary School. Annual Conference of the National Reading Conference, Austin, TX, December 1998.
"Literacy Advocacy at the Local, State, and National Levels. National Workshop of the International Reading Association, Washington, D.C., November 1998.
"Using the Internet: A Tool for Integrated Teaching. Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FL, May 1998.
"Living on the Frontier: Texas in Transition. Governmental Commission Symposia, Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FL, May 1998.
"Benchmarks of a Field-Based Program. Annual Convention of the Association of Teacher Educators, Dallas, TX, February 1998.
"Editing Professional Publications. Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Atlanta, GA, May 1997.
"Building Grassroots Support for the Development of Positive Literacy Policies. Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Atlanta, GA, May 1997.
"School Stories: Lessons from the Internet. Spring Conference of the National Council of Teachers of English, Charlotte, NC, April 1997.
"Helpful Tips for Editing Professional Publications. Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, New Orleans, LA, May 1996.
"Partnerships to Learning: Teacher Education in Field Based Settings. Annual Convention of the Association of Teacher Educators, St. Louis, MO, February 1996.
"Literacy Teaching in Field-based Programs. Fall Conference of the National Council of Teachers of English, San Diego, CA, November 1995.
"Weaving Literacy Education Courses into Field-based Teacher Preparation. 40th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Anaheim, CA, April-May, 1995.
"Organizing Student Councils. 40th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Anaheim, CA, April-May, 1995.
"Perspectives of State Journal Editors. 40th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Anaheim, CA, April-May, 1995.
"Reading, Writing and Performing with Readers Theater: Connecting Literature, Content, and Skills. Spring Conference of the National Council of Teachers of English, Minneapolis, MN, March 1995.
"Integrating Reading Courses Into a Field-based Pre-Service Teacher Preparation Program. 38th Annual Conference of the College Reading Association, New Orleans, LA, November 1994.
"Re-defining our Roles: 'Teachers as Readers' Talk about Books. Fall Conference of the National Council of Teachers of English, Orlando, FL, November 1994.
"Editors' Experiences. Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Toronto, Canada, May 1994.
"A Model for Establishing Professional Development and Technology Centers. Annual Convention of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Chicago, Illinois, February 1994.
"International Project Needs and Ideas. 38th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, San Antonio, TX, April 1993.
"Developing Themed/Literature-Based Units: Working with Preservice/In-service Teachers. 36th Annual Conference of the College Reading Association, St. Louis, Missouri, November 1992.
"Making Transitions Towards Holistic Teaching: The Principal's Role. 37th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Orlando, Florida, May 1992.
"Bridging the Gap Between Basal Readers and Whole Language: A Transitions Model. 46th Annual Convention of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, San Francisco, CA, March 1991.
"Textbook Adoption Procedures for Reading and Language Arts. 32nd Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Anaheim, CA, May 1987.
"Enhancing Involvement in the School Reading Program and Communicating that Program to the Public: Activities for the Elementary and Middle School Principal. 29th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Atlanta, GA, May 1984.
"Reading Leadership and the School Administrator. 25th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, New Orleans, LA, May 1980.
Regional, State and Local (Refereed and Invited) Papers:
"Preparing Principals for Their Role in Reading Instruction. Higher Education Collaborative Meeting, Austin, TX, May 2005.
"Paraprofessionals Becoming Teachers: Stephen F. Austin State University's Online Baccalaureate and EC-4 Certification Program. Seamless Transitions State Conference, Austin, TX, March 2005.
"What Administrators Need to Know about Current Reading Issues. Annual Conference of the Missouri State Council of the International Reading Association, Lake of the Ozark, October/November 2002.
"Administrators' Role in Reading Instruction. Board of Directors Meeting, Missouri Council of the International Reading Association, MO, April 2002.
"Motivating Children to Read. Meeting of the Student Reading Association of the University at Arlington, Arlington, TX, April 2000.
"Developing and Sustaining a Successful Public School District/University Charter School Collaborative. Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, Galveston, TX, October 2004.
"Promoting Writing Through the Use of Informational Books. Spring Conference of the Dallas Public Schools, Dallas, TX, March 2000.
"The Development of a Field-based Elementary Reading Course. Centers for Professional Development and Technology Summer Institute, Arlington, TX, June 1999.
"Beyond Worksheets: Teaching Phonics and Other Word Identification Skills. Spring Reading Academy Conference, Dallas Public Schools, Dallas, TX, February 1999.
"The Internet: A Tool for Integrate Teaching and Learning. Southwest Regional Conference of the International Reading Association, Fort Worth, TX, February 1997.
"Writing for The State of Reading and Developing Classroom Magazines. Red River Reading Council, Sherman, TX, February 1996.
"Building Word Knowledge in Third Grade Students. Irving ISD, Irving TX, October 1995.
"'Teachers as Readers Talk about Books. 22nd Annual Texas State Reading Association Conference, Houston, TX, March 1995.
"Building Exciting and Productive Elementary Classrooms. Southern Association of Episcopal Schools Conference, Dallas, TX, November 1994.
"How to Address the State Board.Ó 5th Annual Governmental Relations Workshop, Texas State Reading Association, Austin, TX, September 1994.
"Computer Basics and Applications for Elementary School Teachers. 21st Century Teachers: Technology in Teacher Education, Texas Center for Education Technology, Dallas TX, April 15, 1994.
"Governmental Relations: Being an Influence. 21st Annual Texas State Reading Association Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, March 1994.
"A Model for Developing Themed/Literature-Based Units. Twenty-first Southwest International Reading Association Regional Conference, Tulsa, OK November 1993.
"How to Make a Presentation: Being Informed, Being Proactive. Governmental Relations Workshop, Texas State Reading Association, September 1993.
"What Do We Need to Know about Reading, According to Research, in Order to Promote 'Universal Life-time Literacy'? Spring Conference, Fort Worth Council of Reading, April 1993.
"Developing and Using Author Studies and Thematic Units. Crossroad Literacy Conference, University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, TX, March 1993.
"A Model for Developing Thematic/Literature-based Units. Dallas Council of the International Reading Association & Dallas Association for Bilingual Education, Dallas, TX, January 1993.
"Reasons for Concern: 1993 Basal Textbook Adoption. Texas State Board of Education, Austin TX, November 1992.
"Bluebonnet Book Share. Fall Meeting, Student Reading Association of the University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, October 1992.
"Becoming More Politically Active: Making Connections for Improving Literacy Policy Making. Governmental Relations Workshop, Texas State Reading Association, Austin, TX, September 1992.
"Authentic Assessment via Portfolios. Instructional Leadership Academy, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, June 1992.
"Creating Literacy Learning Environments: What Principals Can Do. Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, Austin, TX, June 1992.
"Implementing Change: An Invitation Not an Assignment. 20th Annual Texas State Reading Association Conference, El Paso, TX, March 1992.
"Positive Classroom Climates for Learning. Beginning Teacher Academy, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, February 1992.
"Creating Literacy Learning Environments. Crossroad Literacy Conference, University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, TX, February 1992.
"Transitions to Holistic Instruction: What Principals Can Do. Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, San Antonio, TX, December 1991.
"Principles of Language Development: Setting up the Environment. Red River Reading Council, Sherman, TX, October 1991.
"Tapping into Technology to Enhance Literacy Development. Fort Worth Reading Council, Fort Worth, TX, September 1991.
"Working with the Power Brokers: Affecting Literacy Change. Annual Legislative Workshop, Texas State Reading Association, Austin, TX, September 1991.
"Creating Literacy Learning Environments. 2nd Annual Instructional Leadership Academy, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, June 1991.
"How Principals Can Help Their Teachers Make the Transition to Whole Language. 19th Southwest International Reading Association Regional Conference, Dallas, TX, March 1991.
"Whole Language Classroom Considerations. Beginning Teacher Academy, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, Spring, 1991.
"Convincing the Principal that Whole Language Works. Conference for Beginning Teachers and Teacher Education Students, Texas State Reading Association, San Marcos, TX, October 1990.
"Considerations in Organizing Holistic Classrooms. Beginning Teacher Academy, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, Fall, 1991.
"Teaching Reading and Writing Together: A Synergistic Effect. 24th Annual Conference of the Utah Council of the International Reading Association, Salt Lake City, March 1990.
"Teaching Holistically: Making the Transition. Central Utah Reading Council Meeting, Provo, UT, December 1989.
"The Reading Process: Current Understanding. 23rd Annual Conference of the UT Council of the International Reading Association, Salt Lake City, UT, March 1989.
"Benchmark Skills, Core Curriculum, and Outcome Based Education: Making it all Work Together. 21st State Reading Conference of the Utah Council of the International Reading Association, Salt Lake City, UT, March 1988.
"Activities that Motivate Children to Read. Annual Conference of the Utah Council of the International Reading Association, Salt Lake City, UT, March 1984.
"The Principal's Role in Improving Reading Instruction. The Eighth Far West Regional International Reading Association Conference, Portland, OR, April 1982.
Public School, University, and Business:
Currently
2005 - 06 Stephen F. Austin State University, Ad-hoc Committee on Student Advising, Member
2004 - Stephen F. Austin State University, University Budget Committee, Member
2004 - Stephen F. Austin State University, University Web Development Committee, Chair
2004 - Stephen F. Austin State University, Campus Orientation Committee
2003 - Stephen F. Austin State University, Distance Education Committee, Member
1993 - Brown & Benchmark Publishers, The Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc., Manuscript Reviewer
1990 - The Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc., Advisory Board Member for Computer Studies: Computers in Education
Previously
2003 - 04 Stephen F. Austin State University, Campus Wide Information System Oversight Committee
2003 University of Missouri-Kansas City, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Founding Committee, Member
2002 - 03 University of Missouri-Kansas City, UMKC Centers Taskforce, Member
2002 University of Missouri-Kansas City College of Arts and Science, Ad-hoc committee on Dual Credit programs, Chair
2002 - 03 Liberty Public Schools, School Board Member
2002 - 03 Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators, Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, representative
2002 - 03 Educator Assessment Subcommittee of the Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators, member
2001 - 02 School of Education Ad Hoc Workload Committee, University of Missouri Kansas City, member
2001 - 02 Extended Cabinet of the UMKC Blueprint, University of Missouri Kansas City, member
2001 - 03 Instructional Technology Advisory Council, University of Missouri, Kansas City, executive representative
2000 - 03 Graduate Officers Committee, University of Missouri-Kansas City, member
2000 - 03 University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Education, Scholarship Selection Committee, Member
2001 - 02 Distance Education Cluster of the UMKC Blueprint, University of Missouri Kansas City, member
2001 - 02 Superintendent Leadership Institute, University of Missouri, Kansas City, advisory board member
2000 - 01 Policy Team for the Online Master's Degree, Member
2000 - 02 University of Missouri System Consortium for Educational Policy Analysis, University of Missouri System, Associate Interim Director
2000 University of Texas System Online Degree with Teacher Certification Development Committee, Chair
1990 -00 The University of Texas at Arlington, Student Reading Association of the University of Texas at Arlington, Faculty Advisor
1999 - 00 Counselor Certification and Master's Degree, Development Committee, Member
1999 - 00 Troops to Teachers University Collaborative, Team Facilitator
1999 - 00 Texas Department of Information Resources, Education Technology Coordinating Council, Member
1999 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, Associate Dean's Council
1999 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, The Graduate School Graduate Recruiting Advisory Board, Member
1998 - 99 The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Education Outcomes and Assessment Committee, Member
1998 - 00 Grand Prairie Independent School District, Academic 2000 Grant External Evaluator
1998 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Education Multicultural Task Force, Committee Member
1997 - 99 The University of Texas at Arlington, Association of Academic Department Chairs, Committee Member
1997 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Education Educational Advisory Board, Member
1997 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Education Teacher Education Council, Member
1997 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Education, Faculty Advisory Committee, Member
1996 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, Center for Professional Teacher Education, Graduate Studies Committee, Member
1996 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, Undergraduate Assembly, Member
1996 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, Educational Leadership UTA Advisory Council
1995 - 00 Irving Independent School District, Irving, TX, District Literacy Consultant
1994 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA), Faculty Advisor
1999 - 00 The University of Texas at Arlington, Associate Dean's Subcommittee on Undergraduate first year programs, Member
1998 Lakewood Elementary, Dallas Public Schools, Inservice Presenter
1998 Hernandez Elementary, Dallas Public Schools, School Consultant
1997 - 98 The University of Texas at Arlington, Center for Professional Teacher Education, Ad Hoc Committee on Technology, Member
1997 The University of Texas at Arlington, 8th Annual Fall Education Symposium, Chair
1996 - 97 The University of Texas at Arlington, Center for Professional Teacher Education, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Member
1996 The University of Texas at Arlington, University Selection Committee for selection of Piper, Academy of Distinguished Teachers, and Chancellor's Award
1995 - 96 Bowie Elementary, Grand Prairie Independent School District, School Consultant
1995 The University of Texas at Arlington, Center for Professional Teacher Education, Interim Director Search Committee, Chair
1995 Arlington Independent School District, Title 1 Advisory Board, member
1994 - 95 Texas Education Agency, Task Force for Adult Education and Literacy, member
1994 - 95 The University of Texas at Arlington, Continuing Education Ad-hoc Committee, member
1994 - 95 The University of Texas at Arlington, CREST Professor Blanton Campus Liaison
1993 - 95 The University of Texas at Arlington, Leadership in Education Administrator Preparation (LEAP), Co-director
1990 - 96 The University of Texas at Arlington, Committee on Committees, member
1994 The University of Texas at Arlington, 6th Annual Fall Education Symposium, Co-chair
1993 - 97 The University of Texas at Arlington, Rules and Elections Committee, Member
1993 - 94 The University of Texas at Arlington, Center for Professional Teacher Education Research Enhancement Program Review Committee
1993 The University of Texas at Arlington, 5th Annual Fall Education Symposium, Co-chair
1992 - 93 Center for Professional Development & Technology--Field-based Teacher Education Program, The University of Texas at Arlington & Arlington I.S.D., Program Co-coordinator
1992 Arlington Independent School District, Arlington 2000, Parent Involvement Subcommittee, Committee Member
1992 The University of Texas at Arlington, 4th Annual Fall Education Symposium, Co-chair
1991 Zavala Elementary, Grand Prairie I.S.D., School Reading Program Consultant
1991 Country Day Schools of Arlington, School Planning Consultant
1991 - 94 The University of Texas at Arlington, Center for Professional Teacher Education, Commencement and Recognition Committee
1990 - 92 The University of Texas at Arlington, Center for Economic Education, Advisory Board Member
1990 - 91 The University of Texas at Arlington, Ad Hoc Committee on University Wide Core Curriculum
1990 - 91 Mary Moore Elementary, Arlington I.S.D., School Reading Program Consultant
1989 - 90 Utah State Office of Education, Language Arts and Reading Textbook Advisory Committee
1989 - 90 Nebo School District, Curriculum Committee, member
1987 - 90 Nebo School District, Principal's Academy Participant
1984 - 90 Utah State Office of Education, State Elementary School Accreditation Committee, member
1977 - 90 Nebo School District, Textbook Adoptions for Reading, Language Arts, and Science Committee, member
1988 - 89 Brigham Young University, Department of Elementary Education, Graduate Education Committee, Graduate Student Representative
1987 - 90 Nebo School District/Sage Creek Elementary, Implementation of Holistic Philosophy (Whole Language)
1987 - 88 Nebo School District/Sage Creek Elementary, Implementation of an effective school program (Extended Day)
1987 - 88 Nebo School District, Sage Creek Elementary, Received Utah State Accreditation, Chair
1987 - 88 Nebo School District, Public Relations Committee, member
1986 - 87 Utah State Principal's Academy, Fellows Participant
1986 - 87 Nebo School District, Pupil Services and District Operations Committee, member
1986 - 87 Nebo School District, Career Ladder Promotion Review Board, member
1985 - 86 Nebo School District, Computer Committee, member
1985 - 86 Utah State Office of Education, Foreign Language Committee, member
1983 - 84 Nebo School District, Educational Foundation Committee, Chair
1982 - 83 Nebo School District, Superintendent's Budget and Finance Committee, member
2006 2006 Educator of the Year, Stephen F. Austin State University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, recipient
2003 Who's Who in Education, recipient
2000 International Who's Who of Professionals, recipient
1998 Student Organization Outstanding Advisor Award, recipient nominee, The University of Texas at Arlington
1997 Distinguished Service Award, Texas State Reading Association, recipient
1994 Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Texas at Arlington, School of Education nominee
1993 Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Texas at Arlington, School of Education nominee
1992 Winner of the 1991 Texas State Reading Association's Small Council Growth Award with an increase of 426 percent
1992 Special Recognition for recruiting more new TSRA members in 1991 than any other member--91 new members
1992 Honorable Mention Nominee from the Center for Professional Teacher Education, 1992 Chancellor's Council Outstanding Teacher Award
1991 Honorable Mention Nominee from the Center for Professional Teacher Education, 1991 Chancellor's Council Outstanding Teacher Award
1991 Student Organization Outstanding Advisor Award, recipient nominee, The University of Texas at Arlington
1990 National Collegiate Education Award Winner
1988 Nominated for Utah Elementary Principals Association's Innovator of the Year Award
1986 Outstanding Young Men of America
1986 President's Winners Circle, International Reading Association
1986 Outstanding Membership Achievement, International Reading Association
1986 Performance with Distinction, Utah Principal's Academy
1970 Leadership Scholarship, Brigham Young University
1970 Key Club President Service Award
1968 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America and Duty to God Award, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints