Transcript PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Orientation of Advisory
Council Members
Part IV: Program
Development – Role of
Extension Advisory
Leaders
Programming is……..
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Process of determining program
direction
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County centered and focused
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Contingent on advisory leader input
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Reflective of situational and trend data
Program Development Process
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Development of Linkages with the Public
Situation Analysis
Priority Setting
Program Design
Program Implementation
Evaluation and Accountability
Program Development Process
Development of
Linkages with
the Public
Evaluation and
Accountability
Situation
Analysis
Program
Implementation
Priority Setting
Program Design
Development of
Linkages with
the Public
Evaluation and
Accountability
Situation
Analysis
Program
Implementation
Priority Setting
Program Design
Development of Linkages
With the Public
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Critical to remaining relevant
Build and maintain relationships with
representatives with the community
Extension Councils are a critical component
of these efforts
Other non-formal mechanisms are important
as well
Development of
Linkages with
the Public
Evaluation and
Accountability
Situation
Analysis
Program
Implementation
Priority Setting
Program Design
Situation Analysis
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Designed to reveal “what is”
Purpose is to identify issues, problems,
needs, and opportunities which might be
addressed by Extension programs
Begins with data collection
Three main sources of information
(existing data, resident perspectives,
current research and knowledge)
Development of
Linkages with
the Public
Evaluation and
Accountability
Situation
Analysis
Program
Implementation
Priority Setting
Program Design
Priority Setting
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We can’t do it all
Must set program priorities or thrusts
Examine opportunities in light of criteria
Facilitated dialogue and decision-making
Results in a limited number of program
thrusts
Development of
Linkages with
the Public
Evaluation and
Accountability
Situation
Analysis
Program
Implementation
Priority Setting
Program Design
Program Design
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Develop a programmatic response to
identified need or issue
Work group or design teams
Specifies initial, intermediate, and longterm outcomes
Learning experiences produce outcomes
Indicators to be measured
Development of
Linkages with
the Public
Evaluation and
Accountability
Situation
Analysis
Program
Implementation
Priority Setting
Program Design
Program Implementation
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Work groups may also help implement
Acquire resources
Recruit and train volunteers
Conduct learning experiences
Monitor progress
Development of
Linkages with
the Public
Evaluation and
Accountability
Situation
Analysis
Program
Implementation
Priority Setting
Program Design
Evaluation and Accountability
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Make judgments regarding quality, value
or worth of the program
Evaluation plan in the POW
Process evaluation
Outcome evaluation
Communicate results to stakeholders
Use results in future planning
What Council Members Do...
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Identify key people or stakeholders
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Talk and listen to key leaders
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Advise extension which programs are valuable to
clientele
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Help tailor programs to specific audiences
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Listen for feedback about programs
Being Proficient
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Concentrate on communication skills
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Engage personal network of influence
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Learn scope of Extension programs
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Know everything possible about extension
customers you represent
End of Part IV
Program Development – Role of
Extension Advisory Leaders
Adapted from Southern Region “Strengthening
Extension Advisory Leadership” materials.