Program evaluation specialists at the University of Wisconsin-Extension studied the impact of continuing education efforts in a single county over a decade. They then assessed the impact of the findings. (CT)

The author states that a common factor in comparing one extension method to another is the interaction involving a subject concept and a member of the target audience. He outlines approaches that extension personnel may use to compare effectiveness of meetings, publications, mass media, etc., in reading their audience. (MF)

The importance of being aware of volunteer needs cannot be overlooked. Extension staff working with 4-H volunteers should keep motivations in mind when determining volunteer tasks and when recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers. (LRA)

Shows that organizing and conducting an off-campus journalism class for professionals takes additional planning, much more time, and a somewhat different approach than the usual on-campus procedures. Reports on the books read during the course. (RL)

Reports an interview survey of 200 community leaders in Louisiana regarding the general quality of life, government, economy, human development, and physical facilities. Special attention is given to implications for extension programing. (JT)

On the assumption that agricultural extension professionals can do a better job when they know how people feel about their programs, an attitude scale with statements selected to represent degrees of attitude from favorable to unfavorable was administered to 60 farmers in Clinton County, Missouri. Findings indicated an overall positive image…

With increased campus interest in continuing education subject matter, departments are assuming roles which were previously the exclusive domain of extension departments. In examining this situation, the author proposes an organizational and functional model whereby both the university and adult student body may be best served. (Author/BP)

Assesses Cooperative Extension Service's role in advancing manufacturing modernization in rural areas. Considers whether the complementary interests of extension and the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership warrants increased collaboration. (SK)

In South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama, 32 extension agents used inservice training materials on the World Wide Web and engaged in discussions via a listserv. Postprogram responses from 16 were strongly favorable of this type of training for certain topics. (SK)

Indiana's Community Systemwide Response Initiative trains teams of extension personnel and juvenile justice in community needs assessment and action planning to address juvenile issues. Interviews and focus groups showed that participants valued the partnerships, which resulted in community action and increased services for youth and families. (SK)

Examines the various perspectives held by the three major organizations involved (an environmental citizens group, a local sportsmen's club, and the cooperative extension service) regarding a conflict over a 4-H program involving hunting and wildlife management. Discusses why the 4-H program's attempt to build consensus among the organizations was…

The growth of the Children, Youth and Families At Risk National Initiative into a base program was charted through a survey documenting changes in 22 participating states' ability to develop and sustain programs. Data from 1997-1998 and 2000-2001 reveal gains in four of six components: statewide commitment, individuals' understanding of states'…

Extension educators (n=17) completed two of five technical sections from an aquaculture CD-ROM tutorial. Evidence from pre/post-training questionnaires, content assessments, and follow-up interviews reveals favorable attitudes toward computer-based inservice training. The ability to spend less time out of their county and to review materials after…

Describes efforts to prevent the introduction and spread of nonindigenous species in U.S. waters, most notably the zebra mussel, a native of Russia, which has spread to 19 states and 2 Canadian provinces since its introduction to the Great Lakes in 1988. California Sea Grant Extension's boater education program augments federal and California laws…

Interviews with end users identified uses of the Trans Texas Videoconferencing Network: college courses (60%), continuing education, administration, outreach, scientific collaboration, and public special interest groups. Problems were also identified: scheduling difficulties, inconvenient remote facilities, teacher training, and technical support.…