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Orientation of Advisory Council Members. Part IV: Program Development – Role of Extension Advisory Leaders. Programming is……. Process of determining program direction County centered and focused Contingent on advisory leader input Reflective of situational and trend data.
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Orientation of Advisory Council Members Part IV: Program Development – Role of Extension Advisory Leaders
Programming is…….. • Process of determining program direction • County centered and focused • Contingent on advisory leader input • Reflective of situational and trend data
Program Development Process • Development of Linkages with the Public • Situation Analysis • Priority Setting • Program Design • Program Implementation • Evaluation and Accountability
Development of Linkages With the Public • Critical to remaining relevant • Build and maintain relationships with representatives with the community • Extension Councils are a critical component of these efforts • Other non-formal mechanisms are important as well
Situation Analysis • Designed to reveal “what is” • Purpose is to identify issues, problems, needs, and opportunities which might be addressed by Extension programs • Begins with data collection • Three main sources of information (existing data, resident perspectives, current research and knowledge)
Priority Setting • We can’t do it all • Must set program priorities or thrusts • Examine opportunities in light of criteria • Facilitated dialogue and decision-making • Results in a limited number of program thrusts
Program Design • Develop a programmatic response to identified need or issue • Work group or design teams • Specifies initial, intermediate, and long-term outcomes • Learning experiences produce outcomes • Indicators to be measured
Program Implementation • Work groups may also help implement • Acquire resources • Recruit and train volunteers • Conduct learning experiences • Monitor progress
Evaluation and Accountability • Make judgments regarding quality, value or worth of the program • Evaluation plan in the POW • Process evaluation • Outcome evaluation • Communicate results to stakeholders • Use results in future planning
What Council Members Do... • Identify key people or stakeholders • Talk and listen to key leaders • Advise extension which programs are valuable to clientele • Help tailor programs to specific audiences • Listen for feedback about programs
Being Proficient • Concentrate on communication skills • Engage personal network of influence • Learn scope of Extension programs • Know everything possible about extension customers you represent
End of Part IV Program Development – Role of Extension Advisory Leaders Adapted from Southern Region “StrengtheningExtension Advisory Leadership” materials.