The purpose of this study was to develop a theoretical organization model to improve the total extension outreach of The Ohio State University. Using literature review, experience, observation, interview techniques and a systems analysis approach, micro models of rural, urban, and metro county offices and a macro model of the extension service…

Based on recording transcriptions of Ralph W. Tyler's responses to questions by a panel of University of Wisconsin-Extension professors in July 1973, this booklet is presented as an extension of what Tyler has to say in his book, "Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction" (University of Chicago Press)--but said in the context of…

Describes a course offered through the University of Missouri which allows off-campus graduate students to obtain professional experience and get their names in print. (RB)

The experience of producing and presenting two continuing education courses on cable television proved that this technique can be a valuable additional means of presenting courses, complementing classroom discussions, and efficiently extending the university into the community. (Author)

The article describes the evaluation of the home economics specialized adviser program in Illinois Extension regions, including specific recommendations for program revisions. The evaluation was based on the Provus Discrepancy Evaluation Model, which provides an alternative to traditional evaluation techniques by considering descriptions of…

A difficult aspect of continuing education is evaluation, especially of publications used for program development. This case study was undertaken to determine the usability of four publications in a 4-H forestry seedling planting program as rated by professionals and 4-Hers. The intent was to develop instrumentation that can be used in any program…

A discussion of seven considerations for the development of a land-use policy statement and the role of extension in developing an effective strategy for state land-use planning. (EM)

Describes a Dimensional Leadership workshop designed to help extension service professionals become more effective leaders by discovering and improving their leadership style and by discovering and recognizing different kinds of effective and ineffective behavior. (EM)

Describes three systems of interactive satellite instruction for high school credit: German by Satellite, offered by the University of Oklahoma; Accelerated Learning of Spanish, originating in Utah; and the TI-IN network, which broadcasts 14 different high school courses from San Antonio, Texas. (JC)

The author interviewed 11 Iowa farm women about the various demands they face from children, aging parents, husbands, and their many duties. She lists possible programs that Extension professionals can provide to address this population's needs. (CH)

Describes a telephone survey conducted to find out who, if any, of the cable subscribers in Trempealeau County (Wisconsin) were watching Trempealeau County Community Television, a local access cable channel, and which of those viewers were tuning in to programs produced by local Extension agents. (CT)

This report contains the profiles of state-sponsored extended learning initiatives in California, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Texas. They address the need to provide extra time and opportunity for students who have difficulty meeting today's standards, and for students who are meeting standards during the school day, but want…

The article summarizes a report on a study of the methods used, their effectiveness, information sources, and types and value of information gathered by National University Extension Association member institutions to determine educational needs. Eighty-five percent of the institutions responding to the questionnaire rely on their continuing…

Research indicates that planners of a program modeled after England's Open University must attend to individual differences much greater than those encountered in typical on-campus settings. (Author/PG)