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Evaluating The Organizational Advancement Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Extension Education, John M. Diaz, Lendel K. Narine, Cody Gusto
Evaluating The Organizational Advancement Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Extension Education, John M. Diaz, Lendel K. Narine, Cody Gusto
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
In response to global trends and calls for greater inclusivity, the field of extension education has made significant strides towards embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles. This study explores the progress of DEI initiatives in the Cooperative Extension System (CES), which has aligned with industry groups, non-profit organizations, academia, and scientific societies worldwide. Through a multifaceted approach, CES has pursued strategies such as intercultural competence (ICC) training for professionals, diversity action plans, and culturally responsive teaching techniques. This study assessed the advancement of DEI in extension education using a survey of DEI specialists across extension organizations in the U.S. …
Identifying Capacities An Extension Network May Need To Effectively Support The Professionalization Of Extension Providers, Kevan W. Lamm, Alexa J. Lamm, Kristin Davis, B. Jyothi Swaroop, Leslie D. Edgar
Identifying Capacities An Extension Network May Need To Effectively Support The Professionalization Of Extension Providers, Kevan W. Lamm, Alexa J. Lamm, Kristin Davis, B. Jyothi Swaroop, Leslie D. Edgar
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
Professionalization is a critical component of organizational capacity and productivity. Yet, rural advisory service (RAS) providers who are charged with disseminating research-driven techniques and ideas that enhance agricultural production and addressing local stakeholder needs are often overlooked in this area.One of the critical disconnects is the lack of consistent capacities for RAS networks to effectively support the professionalization of RAS providers. Based on a framework analyzing the typical milestones associated with professionalization efforts, capacity building, and social capital the study provides insights into the support mechanism needed for professionalization. Specifically, a Delphi a panel of 31 experts from 24 countries …
An Analysis Of Evaluation Methods Implemented In Studies Published In The Journal Of International Agricultural And Extension Education From 1994 To 2018: A 25 Year Review, Theresa Pesl Murphrey, Taniya J. Koswatta, Kim E. Doody, Leslie D. Edgar
An Analysis Of Evaluation Methods Implemented In Studies Published In The Journal Of International Agricultural And Extension Education From 1994 To 2018: A 25 Year Review, Theresa Pesl Murphrey, Taniya J. Koswatta, Kim E. Doody, Leslie D. Edgar
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
Evaluation has been identified as a critical pathway to meet the grand challenges facing agricultureto feed the world.Understanding evaluation models and practicesused in articles published in the Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education(JIAEE) allowedus to identify areas of focus, need, and improvement. This content analysisassessed JIAEEarticlespublished from 1994 to 2018 for evaluation methods implemented according to characteristics outlined by Stufflebeam and Coryn (2014). This study initially identified 384 possible articles for consideration. Upon further assessment,81 articles were identified asmaintainingcharacteristics appropriate for review.Of these articles, the majority (70%) did not specifically identify an evaluation approach, even though21% of all feature …
Considering An Appreciative Approachto International Extension Evaluation, Alexa J. Lamm, Kevan W. Lamm
Considering An Appreciative Approachto International Extension Evaluation, Alexa J. Lamm, Kevan W. Lamm
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
Programmatic evaluation has become a common practice in international extension education. Evaluation has primarily been used to report the outputs, outcomes and impacts of extension efforts. Sometimes an evaluation is done for formative reasons, to make programmatic improvements, and most often for summative reasons, as a justification for further funding. Depending upon the evaluator (or evaluative approach) the evaluation will include stakeholder input and focus on collecting data the stakeholder will ultimately use. Some have even gone so far as engaging in developmental evaluation which allows for ambiguity and changes in direction throughout the duration of an extension program. Despite …
Effective Advocacy For Extension Networks: An Evaluation Of Critical Capacities, Kevin W. Lamm, Alexa J. Lamm, Kristen Davis, B. Jyothi Swaroop
Effective Advocacy For Extension Networks: An Evaluation Of Critical Capacities, Kevin W. Lamm, Alexa J. Lamm, Kristen Davis, B. Jyothi Swaroop
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
Across the globe extension or rural advisory service (RAS) networks are experiencing dramatic changes. Rural to urban population shifts, climate variability, and increased competition for limited resources have created a challenging environment. When done effectively, advocacy is one of the most successful tool extensionists possess to increase understanding and visibility for the value and impacts RAS networks can have. Despite the importance of advocacy there has not been any research into the capacities necessary for RAS networks to advocate effectively. To address the gap researchers conducted a three-round Delphi process with an expert panel of 31 individuals from 24 different …
Identifying Knowledge Management Capacity Needs Of Rural Advisory Service Networks, Kevan W. Lamm, Alexa J. Lamm, Kristin Davis, Jyothi B. Swaroop
Identifying Knowledge Management Capacity Needs Of Rural Advisory Service Networks, Kevan W. Lamm, Alexa J. Lamm, Kristin Davis, Jyothi B. Swaroop
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
Knowledge management is the creation, coordination, transfer, and integration of knowledge so it is accessible and usable by specific stakeholders. Knowledge management has been shown to facilitate the development of networks, as well as to sustain established networks, based on the appropriate collection and subsequent application of embedded social capital. For rural advisory service (RAS) networks, knowledge management can be an important tool to ensure that both explicit and tacit knowledge is shared amongst network members with the anticipated benefit of increased capacity of the network. Although the importance of knowledge management is well documented within the literature, there are …