The purpose of this descriptive and correlational study was to examine perceptions of Ohio State University Extension county chairs regarding their human resource management competencies and performance of human resource management activities. The study also sought to describe the relationship between human resource management competencies and…

This study investigated factors deterring county Extension agents from participating in professional development activities, such as in-service training, continuing education, and formal coursework, designed to help them grow as professionals. The Deterrent to Participation Scale-General, which was divided into eight factors, was designed so that…

The primary purpose of this study was to determine potential future research priorities for the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. The Delphi method of forecasting was determined to be the most appropriate for use in this study. Having a knowledge of, and a current relationship with, the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES) was the…

To better understand the relationship of the morale of Extension agents and their perceptions of the leader behavior of the county agent chairman, 201 Georgia county Extension agents from 68 counties were studied. It was determined that agents' morale and leader behavior are significantly related. (AG)

Based upon questionnaire returns from 4-H leaders, junior leaders, Extension youth agents, and State 4-H staff personnel in East Central Indiana, it is concluded that a balance between the task dimensions and human relations dimensions of leader behavior is important. (AG)

A program of eight lessons to teach dairymen how to feed dairy cows to help them reach their genetic potential is described and evaluated. (MS)

An attempt to determine what factors influence Extension professionals in their decision to pursue or not pursue an advanced degree. (AN)

Describes a study aimed at identifying the concrete evidence that clients accept as demonstrated extension program accomplishments. The study attempted to create and test a technique for obtaining from extension clientele valid output measures of an extension program. (CT)

Oklahoma Extension's "Valuing Differences" program for agents included cultural differences seminar, visits to diverse communities and debriefing sessions. Evaluation indicated greater awareness of diversity and identification of potential new audiences for extension and appropriate methods for programming. (SK)

Satellite training about the new national food labeling system was provided to 97 Alabama extension agents and 67 program assistants. The program, which consisted of a 30-minute video and 25-minute question/answer call-in, proved an effective means of distance education. (SK)

New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service home economics agents rated perceived technical knowledge and client needs for 144 family and consumer sciences concepts. Six areas in which they needed more training were identified: gerontology, health, employment, parenting, family dynamics, and child development. (SK)

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator was completed by 55 of 78 off-campus extension agents and 29 of 49 on-campus specialists. Although the groups share many preferences, there was a highly significant difference in the judging function: 72% of the specialists preferred Thinking and 60% of agents preferred Feeling in decision making. This could…

Concept mapping can help learners develop metacognitive skills and make educators aware of instructional principles. The Instructional Map, Experiential Learning Model, and Logic Model are useful concept mapping tools for informal adult education. (SK)