This booklet provides extension personnel with basic information on how to help handicapped individuals through referral to the appropriate service provider. A series of steps is suggested for locating help for a client when no appropriate service provider can be readily located. Lists are then presented of possible sources of help in these areas:…

Two land-grant universities cooperated with the Extension Service and the National Agricultural Library to identify the knowledge and research base of Extension 4-H Youth Development education and to abstract/compile the foundation materials to strengthen research-based 4-H youth development education throughout the United States. The resources…

How the audiovisual center for Cooperative Extension Agents at Purdue University computerized their media department. (HB)

The needs of Extension Staff members for learning experiences which will develop their knowledge and skill in Extension procedures, in understanding clientele, in evolving essential program content, and in directing the teaching-learning and administrative processes are varied. Staff training and development personnel should work closely with…

The objectives of this study were to design a self-instructional or programmed learning instrument that would enable the learner to obtain training in what the newsletter can do and how to produce an effective newsletter. Programmed instruction is defined and discussed, and the use of programmed instruction in adult education is referenced.…

The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to develop a model, generally applicable to all professions, that identifies the commonly experienced developmental changes that occur in the behavior and attitudes of the male professional worker in a number of dimensions of his work-life; and (2) to modify the model so that it is specifically applicable…

An induction guide to help the extension agent get acquainted with his role and suggestions for completing learning experiences that are included in the guide comprise this two-part publication. The training guide learning experiences, a total of 25, are made up of: Objectives of the New Worker; When Completed; Learning Experiences; Person(s)…

This paper discusses the national trend for expansion of Extension programs emphasizing national issues receiving priority attention. It emphasizes a need for program balance and realism, and the obligation to provide educational assistance to all segments of society. Representation on committees to help determine programs is considered a must for…

To explain the serious nature of tort liability for the extension professional, the author defines tort, notes bases for court action, and describes and discusses ten components in tort liability relating to extension personnel. (MF)

Want to manage your time? Try these ideas: Use time as a resource, keep a time log, get your attitude in shape, analyze your situation, apply time saving techniques, use self discipline as an organizing force. (ABM)

A survey of 229 Ohio Cooperative Extension county agents attempted to determine the role of various factors in formation of intentions to leave the job. Low levels of job satisfaction were related to pay and promotion, while high job satisfaction was related to coworkers, supervision, and the work itself. (CH)

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)

Describes an inservice training program to reduce job stress and to improve the time management proficiencies of Kentucky extension agents. (SK)