Program Development Committee Orientation
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Presentation Transcript
Items to Review • Extension law • Responsibilities of PDC • Roles of expanded PDC • Effective meetings
Extension Law • Four PDCs are required • PDCs partner with the agent • Program plans are approved by the board
Four Areas • Agriculture and Natural Resources • Community Development • Family and Consumer Sciences • 4-H Youth Development Other committees may be appointed.
What is a Program? • Focuses on an identified need • Targets a specific audience • Includes expected outcomes • Delivers a sequence of related educational events and activities
Example: Food Safety • ServSafe program for restaurant workers • Food preservation workshop • Handwashing demonstrations at schools • Media efforts focused on food safety
Local Example • Need? • Target audience? • Events and activities? • Results?
PDC Member Role • Study community needs • Brainstorm and prioritize programs • Assist with events • Serve as an advocate
Expanded PDC • Reflects the potential audience • Allows for more participation • Broadens perspectives • Nominated by PDC and agents • Appointed by extension board
Meetings • Typically meet face-to-face • Pre-establish dates • Set tentative agenda • Record minutes
Alternative Meeting Formats • Conference calls • Videoconference • Individual or small group discussion • Email
Summary • Guided by law and clearly defined • Provides for personal growth and development • Improved quality of life for friends and neighbors • Important and valued
Strong local programs are the result of a partnership between PDC members, agents and K-State Research and Extension.Thank you for your commitment toK-State Research and Extension!