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Learn about Extension Advisory Leadership Systems involving the community as partners in the programming process. Discover the vital roles of Extension staff and volunteers in this system.
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Relationships Surrounding Extension Advisory Leadership Systems Strengthening Extension Advisory Leaders Cathy M. Sutphin, PhD Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia Tech
Community Involvement Extension Advisory Leadership Systems are the primary means for involving the community.
Makeup of an Extension Advisory Leadership Group • Reflective of the community • Diverse • Users and Non-users • Representatives of funding sources • Collaborators • Program representatives • Agency representatives
Extension Staff Roles • Convene the group • Serve as content experts • Local connection to the Land-Grant • Educator • Facilitator of the programming process • Steward of the Extension mission and parameters
Volunteer Roles • Equal partners • Any role within the programming process • Committee members • Leadership role
Reference Extension Leadership Councils. Virginia Cooperative Extension. VA Tech: Blacksburg, VA.