County Clustering for the California 4-H Youth Development Program: Impacts and Lessons Learned

Authors

Aarti Subramaniam, University of California, DavisFollow
Harry Steve Dasher, University of California Cooperative Extension, San Diego CountyFollow
Jane Chin Young, University of California Cooperative Extension, Marin CountyFollow

Volume

50

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.50.02.60

Abstract

In response to budgetary constraints, a new staffing structure, the Pilot Leadership Plan, was proposed for California's 4-H Youth Development Program. County clusters were formed, each led by a coordinator. The plan was piloted for 2 years to provide insight into how county clustering could support Extension staff to increase and enhance program consistency and administrative efficiency. This article highlights key activities and innovations, impacts for staff and programming, and lessons learned in piloting a new staffing structure.

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Recommended Citation

Subramaniam, A., Dasher, H. S., & Young, J. C. (2012). County Clustering for the California 4-H Youth Development Program: Impacts and Lessons Learned. The Journal of Extension, 50(2), Article 60. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.50.02.60