Compares peer mentoring, peer coaching, and executive coaching. Presents an evaluation of extension professionals with peer coaches, indicating that it increased their skills in program planning and implementation. Suggests that peer coaching is more successful over a shorter time frame and requires follow-up. (SK)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the developmental experiences of high-school-aged 4-H youth volunteering as counselors at Louisiana 4-H summer camps. A total of 288 counselors from 10 different camping sessions participated in the study. The Youth Experiences Survey 2.0 and the Developmental Experience Survey measured the personal…

High-level agricultural manpower training in Ethiopian institutions of higher education (AIHE)specializing in agriculture and related fields was studied. The study reveals that high-level agricultural manpower training began in the early 1950s and that, at present, the country has seven institutions of higher learning, which train students in…

This study proposes relationships between job satisfaction, affective commitment (organization, supervisor and workgroup), and exchange relations with supervisor, organization and workgroup members among extension personnel. Perceived self-esteem (SE) is hypothesized to moderate relations between the social exchange foci and the corresponding…

The article, part 2 of a two-part series, focuses on the extension educator applying his skills to the analysis of the problem and establishing extension programs that will meet the needs of the people facing the problem. The authors provide a framework for the practicing extension educator to use. (Author)

Lessons written to help trainer agents prepare aides for work with families in the Food and Nutrition Program are presented in this booklet. The key nutrients discussed in the 10 lessons are protein, carbohydrates, fat, calcium, iron, iodine, and Vitamins A, B, C, and D. the format of each lesson is as follows: Purpose, Presentation, Application…

Articles submitted to newspapers by 100 agents of the North Carolina Agricultural Service were studied to determine the readability or reading ease of the articles, and to determine the extent to which certain selected factors were associated with reading ease scores. Five of each of the respondents' newspaper articles were randomly selected, and…

Following a study of literature pertinent to the subject, a proposed job description and organizational alignment for the extension economist in Ghana were developed. The study implications and recommendations are given. (DB)

This paper attempts to define the process of recruitment, the understanding of the potential leaders, and factors which affect recruitment, various recruitment methods that Cooperative Extension could utilize, and a brief relationship of the recruitment process to disadvantaged leaders. It is concluded that recruitment is an important element in…

Describes development of a 4 H Club record-keeping and mailing system based on use of donated computer time. (ABM)

Describes results of a study focused on the role and relationship of 4-H agents working with program management volunteers in clubs, communities, and counties. Factors found to be instrumental in the expanded involvement of key volunteers include agent self-confidence, belief in volunteerism, strong support system, and careful volunteer selection.…

Extension professionals are in a position to benefit personally and professionally from the development of networks and can help others reap such benefits as increased job opportunities, improved well-being, and enhanced communications. (SK)

Article gives some examples of how Extension staffs are serving the special needs of senior citizens. (GB)

Two articles describe extension services provided to the Oregon Commercial fishery for albacore tuna, with the assistance of the Oregon State University sea grant center. (MF)