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An Analysis Of Aging-Related Needs And Programming Across The Extension North Central Region, Erin L. Yelland, Jacquelyn J. Benson, Kristin Litzelman, Chelsey Byers Gerstenecker, Suzanne Bartholomae, M. Hunter Stanfield
An Analysis Of Aging-Related Needs And Programming Across The Extension North Central Region, Erin L. Yelland, Jacquelyn J. Benson, Kristin Litzelman, Chelsey Byers Gerstenecker, Suzanne Bartholomae, M. Hunter Stanfield
The Journal of Extension
As the U.S. population ages, Extension's need for associated organizational readiness increases. We conducted a needs assessment with a sample of 1,028 Extension professionals in the Extension North Central Region (NCR) to identify the current scope of aging-related community needs. Health care, chronic disease prevention and management, housing, and transportation emerged from qualitative analysis as top aging-related needs. A rank-order analysis identified finances, healthy aging, and aging-friendly communities as chief community concerns. Additionally, the NCR Extension professionals indicated the importance of resources and programs and need for community capacity building related to aging issues, regardless of their programming area and/or …
Needs Assessment: Watershed Science For Water Resources Directors, Troy E. Gilmore, Jesse Korus, Lisa Pennisi, Derrel Martin, Katie Pekarek
Needs Assessment: Watershed Science For Water Resources Directors, Troy E. Gilmore, Jesse Korus, Lisa Pennisi, Derrel Martin, Katie Pekarek
The Journal of Extension
We conducted a needs assessment to identify watershed science training needs for locally elected directors of Nebraska's 23 natural resources districts (NRDs). We interviewed NRD staff and surveyed NRD directors to determine training needs and identify relevant topics and preferred delivery formats. We found that training would be valuable; however, directors are busy, meaning that opportunities for training are limited. Additionally, we learned that directors rely on printed material and other NRD personnel for watershed science information. Therefore, web-based information may be most useful if designed for collaborative learning through hybrid delivery during regular NRD activities. Our findings are relevant …
Informing Business-Related Educational Needs Through Facilitated Roundtable Discussions With Forest Landowners And Service Providers, Tamara L. Cushing, Alanna Koshollek, Mike Cloughesy
Informing Business-Related Educational Needs Through Facilitated Roundtable Discussions With Forest Landowners And Service Providers, Tamara L. Cushing, Alanna Koshollek, Mike Cloughesy
The Journal of Extension
Following a daylong symposium featuring tax-oriented presentations, attendees participated in facilitated roundtable discussions centered on identification of educational needs and challenges associated with the symposium subject matter. Participants discussed their educational needs; challenges related to local, state, and federal tax laws; and recommendations for policy changes. Qualitative data gathered from participants will inform future educational programming and guide discussions about potential policy changes.
Volunteer Research And Knowledge Competency Codebook: A Tool For Identifying Volunteer Needs, Alison J. White, Lauren H. Scanga
Volunteer Research And Knowledge Competency Codebook: A Tool For Identifying Volunteer Needs, Alison J. White, Lauren H. Scanga
The Journal of Extension
Extension personnel are tasked with ensuring that 4-H volunteers have competencies identified in the Volunteer Research and Knowledge Competency (VRKC) Taxonomy, 4-H youth development's foundational volunteer skills framework. The VRKC Codebook is a qualitative analysis tool for accurately identifying VRKC-aligned needs expressed in volunteer needs assessment data. The codebook and accompanying guide were developed following a statewide volunteer needs assessment in which a need for VRKC-based evaluation tools emerged. 4-H educators can use the codebook and guide to efficiently detect areas of need that may otherwise be overlooked, empowering them to provide practical and impactful education and support systems better …