Can We Define and Measure Excellence in Extension?

Authors

Thomas M. Archer, Ohio State University ExtensionFollow
Paul D. Warner, University of KentuckyFollow
William Miller, University of Massachusetts ExtensionFollow
Charles D. Clark, University of Illinois ExtensionFollow

Volume

45

Issue

1

Abstract

In 2005, Chester Fehlis challenged the Extension system to define and measure Excellence in Extension. The Extension Committee on Policy responded with a task force and work group that identified a matrix based on an academic perspective of universities and an Extension-familiar perspective. Seven criteria were identified as most important, for which definitions and measures were developed. A pocket card was created that lists the uniqueness of Extension and qualities for excellence. Also proposed is a national database for entering, aggregating, and sharing the measures, as well as other data that will standardize comparisons between different Extension institutions.

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Recommended Citation

Archer, T. M., Warner, P. D., Miller, W., & Clark, C. D. (2007). Can We Define and Measure Excellence in Extension?. The Journal of Extension, 45(1), Article 2. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol45/iss1/2