Discusses the importance of identifying the educational needs of potential participants as a component in designing programs. Describes a 10-step process involved in assessing needs. (JOW)

An exit survey of 160 4-H adult volunteer leaders who had terminated their leadership role (51 responses) indicated they had participated because their children were involved or they desired to make a difference for youth. They left because children were no longer involved and because of time demands. Program factors did not influence leaving,…

A 1995 telephone survey with 1,124 responses replicated a 1982 survey with 1,048 responses. Results showed 45% (1995) and 40% (1982) were aware of Cooperative Extension Service; 4-H had greatest visibility; 26% used extension services; funding for youth, family, and natural resources programs had highest support. No drastic differences appeared…

Directors from 50 of the 51 U.S. extension systems responded to a survey on efforts to globalize over a 20-year period. Directors recognize that globalization will become more integrated into future Extension programming. Between 1990-2000, 35 systems moved towards globalizing. Lack of financial resources, lack of time, concern about clientele…

Using data from 187 New Mexico 4-H program volunteers, economic value of volunteer time was determined by calculating the average number of hours spent in 1 year and multiplying the number by the average hourly wage for nonagricultural workers. The data on volunteer activities and their value can be used for program planning, recruitment, and…

General linear model procedures were used to investigate the association between financial behavior and sources of financial information, the association between savings and investing knowledge and financial information sources, and the association between financial behavior and savings and investing knowledge. The study participants were 253…

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine institutional commitment to sustainability by examining Natural Resource Extension program inputs, activities, and participation. Design/methodology/approach: A document analysis of Natural Resource Extension planning and reporting documents was conducted to provide contextual and historical…

This article describes an extension program at Illinois State University which offers an M.S. in Business. The program may serve as a useful guide for similar extension programs in teacher education. (HMD)

Originally designed to describe change in school systems, a model for educational improvement is generalized here in terms of university extension. An assumption is made that Extension is also an open system, where an observable improvement process occurs. The model permits an idea to be traced from the point where it enters the system to where it…

The pamphlet describes the system developed at Hull University for providing tutors for adult education, and analyzes the use of full-time and part-time tutors. These tutors are responsible for teaching courses, generally shorter in duration than a standard academic course, and geared for adults not in school rather than for university students.…

Describes the twofold objective of a study: (1) to determine how members of the South Carolina legislature perceived the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service and (2) to determine the association between legislators' perceptions of the service and their role in the legislature. (JOW)

Demands of dual-career families may restrict their participation in extension programs. Extension professionals should look upon this as an opportunity and challenge to serve this new audience. (JOW)

Discusses teleconferencing as a cost-effective way to hold meetings. Includes the various types of teleconferences and their advantages and disadvantages. (JOW)

Defines impact evaluation from the perspective of evaluation experts, discusses problems the definition imposes on Extension, and points out areas on which to focus to provide respected answers to questions being asked. (JOW)

The notion that low-income people don't volunteer is more myth than reality. A study shows that low-income people, especially parents of children in a club, will become volunteers and will stay in that role. (SK)