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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
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Schmieder, Christian; Caldwell, Kyrie E. H.; Bechtol, Ellen – Journal of Extension, 2018
Land-grant Extension institutions face increasing expectations to use data to communicate value and drive program and organizational development. In this article, we introduce the University of Wisconsin--Extension Data Jam Initiative, an integrated qualitative software, methods, and data analysis curriculum. The Data Jam Initiative is an…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Cooperation, Mentors, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Sallee, Jeff; Peek, Gina G. – Journal of Extension, 2014
Extension and 4-H youth development programs are addressing a shortage of scientists, engineers, and other related professionals by promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This case study illustrates how the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program trained youth-adult teams to design and implement STEM projects. The STEM…
Descriptors: Extension Education, STEM Education, Case Studies, Youth Programs
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Smith, Keith L.; Beckley, William E. – Journal of Extension, 1985
Describes the formation of a mentoring system for new extension agents in Ohio. Examines results of a followup study conducted 15 months after implementation of this system. Survey results indicate that most program results were met. A list of recommendations for similar programs is included. (CT)
Descriptors: Extension Agents, Followup Studies, Mentors, Program Design