Scholarship in Extension Program Development: The Role of the State Specialist
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Monroe, Martha, and George Hochmuth. 2007. “Scholarship in Extension Program Development: The Role of the State Specialist: FOR 123 FR179, 8 2007”. EDIS 2007 (14). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr179-2007.

Abstract

This document explores the evolving definition of scholarship within Land Grant Universities, emphasizing the role of Extension Specialists. It highlights the shift from traditional research to a broader view that includes teaching, application, and integration. The article outlines the components of a successful Extension program, including problem assessment, audience analysis, program delivery, and evaluation. It underscores the importance of documenting and communicating program impacts to peers, thereby advancing knowledge and validating the scholarship in Extension work.

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Boyer, E. L. 1990. Scholarship Reconsidered, Priorities of the Professoriate. A Special Report. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Princeton, NJ.

Kellogg Commission on the Future of State and land-Grant Institutions. 1999. Returning to Our Roots: The Engaged Institution. Wash. DC. National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. https://www.aplu.org/library/returning-to-our-roots-the-engaged-institution/file

McGrath, D. M. 2006. The scholarship of application. Jour. Extension. 44(2): https://archives.joe.org/joe/2006april/a8.php 11pp.

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Woeste, J. T., C. T. Waddill, and L. R. Arrington. 2005. Extension specialists role and responsibility statement. Florida Cooperative Extension Service Circ. PE-63. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SD055

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