A Framework for Success: The Importance of Board Member Orientation

Authors

Dan Teuteberg, Washington State University
Brian Brandt, Washington State University

Volume

56

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.56.01.01

Abstract

Volunteer groups such as master gardeners, watershed stewards, beach watchers, and 4-H councils are a tremendous asset to the university extension system, making it possible to greatly expand the reach and depth of Extension programming. Often these groups are overseen and advised by a volunteer board of directors. Conducting a simple board orientation is an effort that can increase the groups' effectiveness. An Extension professional, using basic facilitation skills, can lead a board through six topics of discussion, with the intended outcome being a more effective board. Extension professionals facilitate meetings regularly, so by simply adding this important educational endeavor to routine work, they can increase Extension's impact.

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Recommended Citation

Teuteberg, D., & Brandt, B. (2018). A Framework for Success: The Importance of Board Member Orientation. The Journal of Extension, 56(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.56.01.01