It is vital for youth to experience inclusive programming that is welcoming. Extension has a responsibility and an obligation to provide youth with programs and spaces that are inclusive of all sexes, gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. This article provides an overview of appropriate terminology, as well as steps for…

On October 2-4, 1968, a National Seminar on the University in Urban Community Service was conducted in the Center of Adult Education at the University of Maryland, sponsored jointly by the university and the Division of Adult Education of the U.S. Office of Education. On the first day, participants heard from, and interacted with, selected leaders…

This informal study sought to determine the effectiveness of paraprofessionals in extension work dealing with the development and expansion of youth programs in disadvantaged areas of St. Louis. Program objectives were: (1) to reach more youth in educational programs sensitive to the life style of urban youth; (2) to develop new ways of recruiting…