The paper challenges an argument made by Alf Wesson in 1972. His argument was that the failure of the University of Melbourne Extension Board to work effectively with the Worker's Educational Association of Victoria was almost exclusively as a result of the poor management skills and personality of the Director of University Extension, Professor…

This article explores the extent to which and how non-formal education (NFE) contributes to the development of a more diversified basic education system and thus to the achievement of EFA. It outlines the current nature of NFE, the frameworks provided by the EFA movement, and the evolution of reflection, policies and practices in NFE in relation…

This article discusses the 4-H Gateway Academies specifically designed to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills and knowledge in middle school youth. The innovative summer day camps partnered Project Lead the Way--trained teachers with county 4-H staff from University of Wisconsin-Extension (UW-Extension) Cooperative…

The widespread acceptance and adoption of the unit is offering to the individual adult student a single unit of measure which can be accumulated and is becoming a means for personal recognition, professional certification, and employment improvement for upgrading and promotion. (Author)

Describes a statewide telephone network operated by the University of Wisconsin-Extension journalism and communications arts departments that brings education to people throughout the state. (TO)

Six steps are described which can be used to evaluate a section of an extension program (e.g., the extension agent may have a corn program promoting a new variety and wants to know how many farmers are planting that variety). The steps are (1) state your objectives, (2) identify source of proof, (3) choose a representative sample, (4) use…

THIS IS A RESEARCH PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP AND TEST A TYPOLOGY FOR CLASSIFYING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL ADULT CENTERS. THIS TYPOLOGY WILL BE INDUCTIVELY DEVELOPED, BASED ON EDUCATIONAL DISTINCTIONS LOGICALLY FORMULATED, DESCRIPTIVE, AND SET AT A LEVEL OF GENERALITY WHERE LOSS BY FRAGMENTATION WILL NOT BE TOO GREAT. IN A…

Questionnaire results indicate: (1) the one year Master's program is the traditional channel for entering the profession with some schools moving to two years of study; (2) an increase in opportunities for joint degrees; (3) off-campus instruction is provided; and (4) competency exams, in lieu of the Master's are becoming more widespread.…

Describes (1) the needs of family caregivers and the attributes of Extension Homemakers that make them suitable to address these needs and (2) how the Volunteer Information Provider (VIP) Program forged a successful liaison between Extension-trained volunteers and family caregivers. (JOW)

An evaluation of three staffing patterns (county/State, multicounty/State, and county/multicounty/State) used in extension programs is presented based on clientele perceptions of its effectiveness. The results of the study indicate that staffing patterns were not crucial to the clientele as long as their needs were met. (EC)

Suggestions for a new perspective, based on a marketing management orientation, for the Extension educator/manager to adopt in developing programs for clients. (ABM)

Course by Newspaper, extension courses offered by the University of California - San Diego, examines the whole range of human involvement with the sea - its impact on art, literature, and importance to mankind. An outline of course articles and their authors is presented. (BT)

More than 150 citizens, after studying under Washington State University Extension personnel and passing an examination administered by the State Department of Agriculture, find satisfaction in spending a few hours a week during the growing season in areas of heavy public traffic to answer questions from backyard gardeners and urban homeowners.…

A look at the evaluation report of the radio/correspondence study program established in Kenya. (HB)