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Brown, Laura E.; McDonald, John; Chase, Lisa C.; Sewake, Geoffrey; Stencel, Beverly; Northrop, Andy; Kelly, Miriah; Faulkner, Ryan – Journal of Extension, 2018
The First Impressions program was designed to help communities learn about their strengths and shortcomings through the "fresh eyes" of first-time visitors. This Extension-led community assessment program has been implemented in over 500 communities since the 1990s, yet scant literature exists regarding the program's theoretical…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Community Programs, Community Development, Theories
Educational Research Services, Inc., White Plains, NY. – 1968
An independent evaluation of the VISTA program in two Baltimore, Maryland, schools describes the objectives and activities of this project funded by the Economic Opportunity Act. Assessment of the VISTA efforts was based on questionnaires completed by the 10 volunteers, and interviews with principals, teachers, guidance counselors, pupils, and…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Programs, Federal Programs, Interviews
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Morse, George W.; Klein, Thomas K. – Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2006
In response to a state budget deficit, the University of Minnesota Extension restructured its field staff, establishing a new regional and county delivery system, shifting all supervision of field staff to campus faculty, and encouraging greater field staff specialization, program focus, and entrepreneurial efforts. Nine economic concepts and…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Higher Education, Community Development, Community Programs