AGED 6200 Extension Program Development

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AGED 6200Extension Program Development

• Week Two, January 25
• Dr. James A. Rutledge

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This Weeks Discussion Topic

• Vision and Mission statements for a variety of
  Extension Programs.
• Find two or three vision and or mission
  statements for state, federal or local Extension
  programs. May be for the entire Extension
  program or for individual program areas.

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What Did You Discover About Mission Statements

• Where did you find mission statements?
• Were they easy to find?
• Were they in the same places?
• Were they similar or different?
• What was common to the mission statements that
  you found?

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Land Grant Mission

• http//www2.dasnr.okstate.edu/the-land-grant-unive
  rsity-mission
• The Land-Grant University Mission
• As part of a land-grant institution, Oklahoma
  State University's Division of Agricultural
  Sciences and Natural Resources is required by
  state and federal law to develop and deliver
  research-based information and technology that
  helps Oklahomans solve issues and concerns they
  believe are important. Stalks of wheat blowing in
  the wind. The Divisions commitment to teaching,
  research, and extension is readily evident
  through its many successes at the local, state,
  regional, national, and international levels. The
  land-grant university mission has been in the
  making for more than a century, a commitment to
  service born of the very ideals of the American
  dream.
•  Morrill Act of 1862
•  Hatch Act of 1887
•  Morrill Act of 1890
• Smith-Lever Act of 1914

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Mission Statements

• Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural
  Resources (opening page of web site)
• A Division Uniting All of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma State University's Division of
  Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is
  dedicated to making available science-based
  information relevant to improving the quality of
  life for the people of Oklahoma. The Division is
  comprised of the College of Agricultural Sciences
  and Natural Resources and two state agencies the
  Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and the
  Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

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Mission Statements

• Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (opening
  page of web site)
• Service Built on a Foundation of Science
• OSU Cooperative Extension Educators are housed in
  every county, where they work side-by-side with
  residents to address local issues and concerns.
  County personnel can call upon state, district
  and area Extension specialists who develop
  programs based on science-based, objective
  information to help Oklahomans solve problems,
  promote leadership and manage resources wisely.
  OCES programs focus on
• Increasing opportunities for agricultural
  enterprises
• Natural resources and environmental management
• Food, nutrition, health and safety education
• Youth, family and community development

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Mission Statements

• Texas Cooperative Extension is a member of the
  Agriculture Program ofThe Texas AM University
  System
• Vision To be the premier 21st Century outreach
  and continuing education organization in Texas
  responding to the needs of the people.
• Mission Providing quality, relevant outreach and
  continuing education programs and services to the
  people of Texas.

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Mission Statements

• University of Illinois Extension (from Extension
  Council Training Manual)
• University of Illinois Extension is housed in the
  College of Agricultural, Consumer and
  Environmental Sciences. The mission of the
  College is To enhance the quality of life for
  rural and urban people through teaching, research
  and outreach programs focused on human activity,
  food, fiber, and natural resource systems.

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Mission Statements

• University of Arkansas (from link labeled
  mission)
• The mission of the University of Arkansas
  Cooperative Extension Service is to provide
  research-based information through non-formal
  education to help Arkansans improve their
  economic well-being and the quality of their
  lives.

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Week Two Reading

• Journal of Extension www.joe.org
• Read all of the following
• Vol 43, 1, Extension as a Delivery System for
  Prevention Programming
• Vol 43, 1, Extension Staff Response to Increased
  Programming for At-Risk Audiences
• Vol 42, 2, Which Universities Should Provide
  Extension Services?
• Vol 42, 6, Is Extension Relevant for the 21st
  Century?
• Vol 40, 3, Rousing People on the Land The
  Roots of the Educational Organizing Tradition in
  Extension Work
• Vol 24, 1, Is Extension Changing Its Mission?

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Week Two Reading

• What are the similarities between issues of the
  past and issues of the present?
• How has Extensions perception of its own mission
  changed over the past few years?
• Based on what you read, do you think the mission
  has changed over the past ten years?
• How do you believe Extensions mission should
  change in order for it to remain viable?

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Draft a Universal Mission Statement

• From samples you found.
• From examples on handout
• From the articles you read
• With a partner, draft a sample of what you think
  could be the mission statement for an Extension
  Program

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Draft a Universal Mission Statement

• Elements of an Extension Mission Statement (from
  class discussion)

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Draft a Universal Mission Statement

• Elements of an Extension Mission Statement
  (continued from class discussion)

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Extensions Future

• What should Extension be doing to make sure it
  has strong future?
• Well come back and look at this again later in
  the term.

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Extension Program Areas

• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Family and Consumer Science
• 4-H Youth Development
• Community Development

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Extension Program AreasAgriculture

• Agriculture in Oklahoma
• Oklahoma is one of the most agriculturally
  diverse states in the nation. In terms of
  economic effect, agriculture trails only oil and
  gas production in Oklahoma. The state is a
  national leader in the production of cattle,
  wheat, pecans, and peanuts. Poultry and eggs also
  have become major agricultural commodities, and
  the states swine industry has experienced
  significant growth in recent years. In addition,
  the production of sorghum, corn, soybeans,
  cotton, hay, and timber brings hundreds of
  millions of dollars into the state economy each
  year.
• The OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and
  Natural Resources has taken a leadership role in
  helping Oklahomans to diversify the economic
  foundation of their communities and counties.
  Oklahoma and the world are moving toward a time
  where agriculture is not only the source of food,
  feed, fiber, aesthetic plants, and other
  traditional products, but also the primary source
  for energy, materials, and chemicals for
  industry, pharmaceuticals, and nontraditional
  uses.

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Extension Program AreasNatural Resources

• Natural Resources in Oklahoma
• Oklahoma has vast reserves of minerals, fertile
  soils, forests, and rangeland that make it a
  major fuel- and food-producing state. The states
  oil and gas reserves are among the largest in the
  United States. Rich coal beds lie in the eastern
  region of the state. Other minerals include
  copper, lead, zinc, limestone, granite, gypsum,
  and helium. Soils are variable because of
  differences in material and climate, giving rise
  to highly variable native vegetation. Many of the
  most productive soils occur as alluvial plains
  and associated terraces along streams and rivers
  that drain the state.
• Thanks to Oklahomas many man-made lakes and
  extensive river systems, the state boasts more
  miles of coastline than the East and West coasts
  of the United States combined. Oklahoma has
  short, mild winters and more than 300 days of
  sunshine per year, just perfect for those wishing
  to take advantage of the 77,000 acres in state
  parks and recreation areas.
• Natural resource management plays an important
  role in the states recreation and tourism
  industries, wildlife habitat improvement and
  maintenance, and environmental stewardship
  efforts.

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Extension Program AreasFamily and Consumer
Sciences

• http//www.fcs.okstate.edu/
•   Health  Food Nutrition  Children
  Families  Gerontology Aging Issues 
  Home-Based Micro Business  Leadership
  Development Family Policy  Community
  Nutrition Education Programs  Money
  Management  Emergency Preparedness

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Extension Program Areas4-H Youth Development

• Oklahoma 4-H Mission
• The mission of the 4-H Youth Development Program
  is to provide Oklahoma youth, families, and
  communities with educational programs which will
  create environments for diverse audiences of
  youth and adults to reach their fullest
  potential. In support of this mission we will
• Provide community based experiential learning
  through clubs, school enrichment, special
  interest programs, and mass media.
• Help youth develop skills that will benefit them
  throughout life.
• Foster leadership and volunteerism for youth and
  adults.
• Build internal and external partnerships for
  programming and resource development.
• Strengthen families and communities.
• Use research-based knowledge and the land grant
  university system and other sources.

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Extension Program Areas4-H Youth Development

• Program Initiatives
• Enhance Health and Wellness
• Promote Environmental Education
• Enhance Leadership Development
• Improve Science and Technology Literacy

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Extension Program AreasRural Community
Development

• http//www.rd.okstate.edu/index.html
• Four Focus Areas
• Rural Health Works
• Local Government
• Economic Development
• Community Services

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Oklahoma Extension Initiatives

• Cooperative Extension Educators are housed in
  every county, where they work side-by-side with
  residents to address local issues and concerns.
  County personnel can call upon State, District,
  and Area Extension Specialists who develop
  programs based on research-proven, objective
  information to help Oklahomans solve problems,
  promote leadership, and manage resources wisely.
• Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service programs
  focus on
• Increasing opportunities for agricultural
  enterprises
• Natural resources and environmental management
• Food, nutrition, health, and safety education
• Youth, family, and community development

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National Extension Initiatives

• CSREES advances knowledge for agriculture, the
  environment, human health and well-being, and
  communities through national program leadership
  and federal assistance. National Emphasis Areas
• Agricultural and Food Biosecurity
• Agricultural Systems
• Animals and Animal Products
• Biotechnology and Genomics
• Economics and Commerce
• Families, Youth and Communities
• Food Nutrition and Health
• Natural Resources and Environment
• Pest Management
• Plants and Plant Products
• Technology and Engineering

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Program Visits

• Questions
• Progress

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Questions for Week Three

• How does OSU Cooperative Extension gather input
  for decision making about program priorities and
  initiatives.
• Is there one process for all of DASNR, and or
  separate processes for Extension and its program
  areas?
• How do other Extension Services gather input?
• Do you believe this leads to good Extension
  programming?

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Week Three Reading Assignment

• Find at least two journal articles that discuss
  the process or outcome of gathering clientele
  input for decision making or program planning in
  Extension.
• Find at least two state Extension Service web
  sites that discuss the ways they gather clientele
  input for decision making or program planning in
  Extension.

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Questions or Concerns

• At the close of every session we will allow time
  for class discussion of any issue related to the
  course topic.