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Lauren Griffeth; Joel Burnsed – Journal of Extension, 2024
Leadership development programs are an exploratory journey that develop Extension faculty to better themselves in service to the organization. In an effort to mitigate potential barriers for participants, it is imperative that organizations work to create conditions conducive for success. We posit barriers for extension professionals include,…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Leadership Training, Sustainability, Extension Agents
Berven, Brandi C.; Penn, Allisen; Cluck, Janet C.; Hastings, Shirley W. – Journal of Extension, 2021
This article provides an overview of the development and components of LEAD95, University of Tennessee (UT) Extension's comprehensive leadership program for county-level leaders. The program was designed in accordance with results from a Delphi study, which identified critical skills and resources new county directors need to be successful. The…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Extension Agents, Leadership Training, Skill Development
Amy M. Leman; Rebecca Mott; John Tummons – Journal of Extension, 2024
Not all Extension professionals enter the workplace with knowledge and experience in program development. Some may possess extensive expertise in their subject matter but need additional training in teaching-related competencies for adult or youth audiences. Even educators with extensive skill and experience benefit from thoughtful and intentional…
Descriptors: Extension Agents, Program Development, Youth Programs, Adult Programs
Scheer, Scott D. – Journal of Extension, 2020
To reach the goals of outreach and Extension programs, a program planning model is essential. A new model is presented to ensure program success; it is the human development-ecoLogic model (HD-ELM). The HD-ELM components are as follows: HD--human development characteristics and implications for target audience; E--modified ecological systems…
Descriptors: Program Development, Outreach Programs, Extension Education, Individual Development
Eng, Sothy; Sustarsic, Manca; Ooki, Nancy; Greenwood, Heather; Hanakawa, Christine – Journal of Extension, 2023
One of CYFAR's unique features is the built-in planning year for all grant recipients. We present our evaluation team's approach during year 1 to establish a foundation and plan for scholarly publications during funding years 2-5. The systematic literature review provided the team with a better understanding of the culture and context of the…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Youth Programs, At Risk Persons, Grants
Michael Kokozos; Maru Gonzalez – Journal of Extension, 2024
Youth-adult partnerships are a powerful means to nurture and amplify youths' voices and create social change. Drawing on our own framework, critical positive youth development, and our experience pilot testing the #PassTheMicYouth curriculum, we identified four promising practices to cultivate youth-adult partnerships. 4-H professionals can use…
Descriptors: Social Change, Partnerships in Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Student Empowerment
Gonzalez, Maru; White, Alison J.; Vega, Liliana; Howard, Jeff; Kokozos, Michael; Soule, Katherine E. – Journal of Extension, 2020
4-H, as a research-based positive youth development program, should be affirming and inclusive for all youths, including those who are members of LGBTQ+ communities. This article provides 4-H youth development professionals with a series of checklists for supporting LGBTQ+ participation, focusing on systemic advocacy, guidance and protocols,…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Inclusion, Youth Clubs, Youth Programs
Torretta, Alayne; VanderWey, Scott – Journal of Extension, 2019
The Full Value Commitment is an essential tool for facilitators that defines how members of a group of adults or youths operate while moving toward the group's goals. This article outlines what goes into establishing a Full Value Commitment and provides an overview of samples that are easily replicated. Through establishing group members' verbal…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Extension Education, Persistence, Leadership Training
Smith, Maurice, Jr.; Wiley, Shannon – Journal of Extension, 2021
4-H Youth Development prides itself on providing essential resources to reach underserved minority populations. 4-H provides programming and professional development for volunteers to include diverse hands-on training, and cultural competency workshops. This article provides best practices for the inclusion of African American volunteers in 4-H…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Minority Groups, Volunteers, Professional Development
Crist, Courtney; Canales, Elizabeth – Journal of Extension, 2020
Farmers involved in local food systems are seeking opportunities to expand operations and diversify their sources of income through value-added operations and access to new markets. To be successful, producers need further food safety training and business skills acquisition to mitigate potential risks. We outline and discuss a multidisciplinary…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Business Skills, Food, Safety Education
Clary, Christy D. – Journal of Extension, 2018
A picture is worth a thousand words! Extension professionals are often looking for the picture that best captures an event and tells its story. Look beneath the surface, though, and a picture is worth much more. Developing a 4-H press corps results in a collection of useful photos but has the added benefit of providing 4-H members with an…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Extension Education, Youth Programs, Youth Opportunities
Downey, Laura H.; Buys, David; Fountain, Brent; Ball, Tom; Hilbun, Anne Howard; Threadgill, Paula – Journal of Extension, 2018
Stakeholders in Mississippi perceived that Extension could lead volunteer management and donations management after a natural disaster. In response, Mississippi State University Extension professionals developed a training on volunteer management and donations management to supplement the existing Incident Management System/Incident Command System…
Descriptors: Natural Disasters, Volunteer Training, Management Development, Fund Raising
Caillouet, Olivia; Benge, Matt; Harder, Amy – Journal of Extension, 2020
Due to the nature of Extension, work across counties differs because efforts are grounded in the needs of a community and intentional programming helps address these needs. A common competency required for entry-stage Extension professionals is program development, which includes planning, design, implementation, and evaluation. Understanding a…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Extension Agents, Job Skills, Program Development
Page, Christopher S.; Kern, Michael A. – Journal of Extension, 2018
Declining government funding for higher education requires colleges and universities to seek alternative revenue streams, including through philanthropic fund-raising. Extension-based subject matter centers and other programs can benefit from the thoughtful supplementation of traditional revenue sources with individual, corporate, and private…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Program Development, Educational Finance, Private Financial Support
Lewis, Kendra M.; Borba, John; Hill, Russell D.; Miller, JoLynn C. – Journal of Extension, 2019
Youths and parents in the California 4-H program have reported issues with communication and challenges in understanding the program. As a result, we developed a family handbook and other supporting documents to help youths and parents navigate the California 4-H program. This article addresses the development, dissemination, and reach of the…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, State Programs, Agricultural Education, Organizational Communication