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Sondgerath, Travis – Journal of Extension, 2016
The study discussed in this article sought to identify cross-program professional development needs of county-based Extension professionals (field educators). The study instrument was completed by 105 county-based Extension professionals. Interdisciplinary topics, such as program evaluation and volunteer management, were identified as subjects of…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Professional Development, Extension Education, Extension Agents
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Pish, Suzanne; Clark-Jones, Teresa; Eschbach, Cheryl; Tiret, Holly – Journal of Extension, 2016
RELAX: Alternatives to Anger is an educational anger management program that helps adults understand and manage anger, develop communication skills, manage stress, and make positive behavioral changes in their interpersonal relationships. A sample of 1,168 evaluation surveys were collected from RELAX: Alternatives to Anger participants over 3…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Self Control, Behavior Change, Interpersonal Relationship
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Donaldson, Joseph L.; French, Russell L. – Journal of Extension, 2013
Performance appraisal is necessary for summative decisions about employees, such as merit pay and promotion. The research reported here describes Extension agent perceptions of their performance appraisal system. The population studied consisted of all Tennessee Extension agents (N = 312). Surveys were completed by 218 respondents, for a completed…
Descriptors: Performance, Performance Based Assessment, Summative Evaluation, Employees
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Subramaniam, Aarti; Dasher, Harry Steve; Young, Jane Chin – Journal of Extension, 2012
In response to budgetary constraints, a new staffing structure, the Pilot Leadership Plan, was proposed for California's 4-H Youth Development Program. County clusters were formed, each led by a coordinator. The plan was piloted for 2 years to provide insight into how county clustering could support Extension staff to increase and enhance program…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Counties, Extension Education, Extension Agents
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Peña-Purcell, Ninfa; Bowen, Elaine; Zoumenou, Virginie; Schuster, Ellen R.; Boggess, May; Manore, Melinda M.; Gerrior, Shirley A. – Journal of Extension, 2012
We report results of a Web-based nationwide survey of nutrition and health Extension specialists representing 42 states. Survey items (n = 36) assessed five areas: curriculum review, nutrition and physical activity, professional training, communication, and evaluation. An internal curriculum review was common, but few states shared their criteria…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Extension Agents, Nutrition Instruction, Health Education