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Jackson County EEC Community Partner Advisory Group (CPAG) Orientation. An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. The Wisconsin Idea.
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Jackson County EECCommunity Partner Advisory Group (CPAG) Orientation • An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.
The Wisconsin Idea The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the State.
The Mission of UW-Extension Through the University of Wisconsin-Extension, all Wisconsin people can access university resources and engage in lifelong learning, wherever they live and work.
Community Partner Advisory Groups Ensuring Local Effectiveness and Partner Relationships
Purpose of Community Partner Advisory Groups (CPAG) • Program advice • Input on program effectiveness • Identify new partners • Strengthen existing relationships • Communicate value
Informal Mission of CPAGs The mission of the CPAG is to help UWEX staff and the Extension Education Committee implement and sustain high quality education programs that meet the needs and enrich the lives of local citizens and that result in a strong foundation of support for community-based extension education.
Who Creates CPAGs? • County Extension Committees have statutory authority • Appointment process subject to local policy and procedures
CPAGs Should Reflect diverse voices Have regular interaction with EEC Interact with UW-Extension staff Build local strategies to communicate value CPAGs Should Not Make policy Take on budget authority Replace other advisory groups What CPAG Do & Don’t Do
New opportunities for issue discussions, programs, funding New forum to discuss effectiveness and value of programs More diverse perspectives than now Entire Extension office team involvement CPAGs Can Contribute to Extension Effectiveness
CPAG liaisons Resources from districts, program areas, and program support On-going training, web resources, coaching, counseling $200 budget allocation How Will CPAGs Be Supported?
An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.