What Is the Council’s Role in Program Implementation? County Extension Council Training Module Missouri Council Leadership Development — a partnership of the University of Missouri Extension State Council and University of Missouri Extension July 2004 © 2004, University of Missouri Board of Curators

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July Objectives Understand role: – Secure resources – Promote programs – Assist in delivery – Participate – Create enthusiasm

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July State Statutes Section — Program “... university may formulate Extension program in counties …”

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July State Statutes Section — Program Formulate program “With advice and counsel of the (county) council...”

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July State Statutes Section — Costs Council has “right and duty” to make “recommendations and suggestions”

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July The Extension Program Overall educational plan Program areas: – Agriculture & Natural Resources – Business Development – Community Development – 4-H Youth Development – Human Environmental Sciences

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July The Extension Program Council, faculty – Identify needs – Prioritize – Ensure access

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July The Extension Program Educational Program – Series of activities – Address opportunity, need – Outcome focused – Research based

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July The Extension Program Program decisions: – Expressed needs – Trends – Impact

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July Council Responsibilities Secure resources: – Build relationships – Communicate value

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July Council Responsibilities Secure resources: – Be a liaison – Provide access to groups – Develop relationships – Assist with grants – Organize fund raisers – Secure locations

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July Council Responsibilities Promote programs: – Establish marketing committee – Be a liaison – Organize events

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July Council Responsibilities Promote programs: – Open doors Elevator speech Speak to groups – Engage underserved audiences – Provide testimonials

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July Council Responsibilities Unique Perspective: – Knowledge of Extension – Knowledge of county needs – Firsthand experience

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July Council Responsibilities Participate: – Observe – Volunteer – Co-facilitate – Provide feedback

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July Council Responsibilities Create Enthusiasm: – Be excited 3-Foot Rule – Develop networks – Visit with other councils – Share marketing ideas

Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership July Produced by the Council Leadership Development Committee  a partnership of the University of Missouri Extension State Council and University of Missouri Extension What Is the Council’s Role in Program Implementation? County Extension Council Training Module University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.