A workshop was conducted to train 51 Montana extension specialists in the use of the National Extension Parent Education Model. Participants reported better working knowledge of the model and greater confidence in their ability to design and evaluate programs using it. (SK)

A survey of 73 extension professionals who coordinate inservice training found that only 16% of their audience is support staff. Responses from 305 extension employees indicated barriers to participation: time, scheduling conflicts, lack of relevance, and distance. Although 90% of employees were interested in distance deliver, only 22% of…

The learning efforts of extension educators in Thailand were examined. Basically, they were active and devoted an average of 192 hours to 3 self-directed learning projects in 1 year. Results encourage the introduction of self-directed learning activity into the existing training system. (Author/JOW)

In a survey of 58 mentors and 57 proteges who participated in the mentoring system for the Ohio Extension Service to determine their satisfaction with the program, 90 percent of the mentors and 70 percent of the proteges indicated a successful experience. (JOW)

A survey of 258 Pennsylvania extension agents revealed overall positive attitudes to diversity in 4-H/youth-development programs and agreement that youth need to know about other cultures. Four of five placed a high priority on recruiting diverse students, but barriers of effort, time, and money exist. (SK)

Survey responses and interviews of 246 (of 437) subscribers to 3 agricultural newspapers determined that supplements were a cost-effective way to reach farmers with extension information. A majority of 55 extension agents surveyed approved of supplements, but 29% opposed distributing them through extension if they contained ads; 56% approved if…

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using email prompts to attenuate the decrease of physical activity in adults during a winter season. In addition, the secondary purposes were (1) to evaluate the effectiveness of email prompts at increasing motivation towards physical activity and (2) to evaluate the awareness…

Discouraging results may occur through the heavy reliance on public service campaigns for changing knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the intended audience. Evidence is provided to show that a variety of channels are more useful than public service mass media alone for effecting behavioral change. (Author)

To determine what might be done to improve "Insect Alerts," which is a newsletter that carries "information on insect biology, abundance, activity and interpretation of control need," put out through the Michigan Cooperative Extension Service 26 weeks a year, a survey was conducted. A mail questionnaire was sent to all 120 county extension…

In this paper, a general conceptual framework for the role of consultant in the Bureau of Program Development and Diffusion as an education extension agent is presented. The key elements of the definition are (1) service, (2) local school system advocacy, and (3) developmental leadership. The operational definitions for each are viewed as…

In expanding a 4-H volunteer program, a systematic way of recruiting, training, utilizing, recognizing, and evaluating the program is needed. There is no one right answer to volunteer leadership problems, but it is important to believe that volunteers are available. They have to see the need and be convinced it is worth their attention, so the…

The orientation guide of the Colorado Extension Service is to be used in conjunction with the Supervisor's Guide to provide a more systematic introduction to the work for new employees. It covers personal and family needs; office and organizational procedures; techniques in meeting the people; the Extension organization, position, job, duties, and…

The guide is intended to assist Extension Service Supervisors plan and carry out activities to help their subordinates adjust to new jobs and become meaningfully productive as soon as possible. Modification to fit specific requirements is recommended. The orientation process is described, and its seven phases are treated separately: personal…

Biorhythms are the flows of energy that change periodically. The key to using our personal biorhythmic pattern or "body clock" lies in plotting our pattern of highs and lows. (ABM)

High satisfaction with intrinsic components of the job and lower satisfaction with extrinsic components as well as low scores on the extrinsic reward contingency and high scores on the intrinsic reward contingency indicate that county extension agents tend to reward themselves for high performance whereas they perceive the organization does not.…