A survey of extension agents and their spouses (n=127, 83 percent) found that the strongest predictor of job satisfaction was spousal satisfaction. Four-H agents had lower job satisfaction, related to long, irregular working hours. Agents had low extrinsic satisfaction related to recognition, salary, policies, and decision-making power. Spouses…

A survey of 135 university extension staff (79% response) and a focus group of 31 identified components they wanted in a wellness program; their health and lifestyle behaviors; and extent of coworker and organizational support. Ninety-three percent were interested in a program that included fitness activities and mental health and lifestyle…

From interviews with six mentor/protege pairs of extension agents (half of whom had negative experiences) were derived the following factors for effective mentoring: similar program responsibilities, geographic proximity, frequent information sharing, successful initiation of the relationship, friendship, clear expectations, and good mentor…

Extension has been described as "knowledge applied" or "knowledge extended." The research community has begun to recognize Extension's role in creating knowledge. A collaboration in which extension agents served as full research partners revealed challenges to research design and methodology, extension practice, and organizational style and…

Six extension agents reflected on what scholarship meant to each of them. Their primary job, teaching, could also be viewed as scholarship when it develops new methods or integrates new knowledge leading to new understanding. Extension faculty's challenge is to demonstrate the value of these other forms of scholarship to more traditional,…

Survey responses from 228 Pennsylvania extension staff revealed time- or travel-related reasons inhibited inservice participation. They preferred regional locations over any other, though they were receptive to having some inservice programs delivered using distance education technologies. A pilot test of quarterly satellite inservice programs was…

This research study examined Michigan State University Extension educators' perceptions of the use of digital technology in their work. It used a mixed method of research which included a mailed survey and interviews of selected respondents. A census survey using Dillman's Total Design method was sent to 290 field staff of Michigan State…

The paper suggests ways in which several key ideas from empirical research in the social sciences can be used to help member participation. "Participation" is defined, and a number of circumstances are identified when help to the committee may be beneficial. Finally, five approaches to facilitating member participation are described. (Author)

The purpose of the article is to establish a concept of professionalism for extension faculty and list attributes that may be a guide to extension workers as educators. (Author)

This study shows that there are certain issues involved in establishing a data bank that will be useful to Extension staff as they carry out their educational responsibility. (Author)

The article focuses on the question: "Can on-the-job training for extension staff be made more effective and efficient?" On-the-job training can be accomplished that has a demonstrable impact on the way a county extension administrator performs his job. A case study is cited to prove this point. (Author)

Prepared by the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC), this directory identifies personnel working in the area of rural development. Names, addresses, phone numbers, position titles, percentage of time devoted to Title V projects (Rural Development Act), and work classifications (research or extension) are provided for personnel residing in 13…

Through its educational programs, extension is increasingly concerned with helping people know better how to live as well as how to make a living. Extension works with local people on problems calling for community consideration and group decision. The need for this type of education is particularly pressing in rural areas; hopeful signs are…

The following information is provided in this directory of scholarships and fellowships available to extension workers for 1972-73: sponsor/name and purpose, eligibility, amount, deadline for filing, and where to file. This information is provided separately for the two years. A list of regional and special extension schools is also provided. (KM)

A study was conducted to identify, examine and suggest a set of broad principles effective in the development of 4-H club programs in the United States and Tennessee. Eighty principles of successful 4-H Club work gleaned from related literature were tested in terms of: their acceptance as principles by two panels of experts; panel agreement to the…