ISU Extension
Futuring Committee:
Action Plan 6 Implementation Report
Local Presence
Plan Leader:
Lois Hunt
Long-Term
Goal
Implement
a model or plan for regionalization of ISU Extension that is more aligned with
the level of the population and economic activity in Iowa, while still
providing a county presence that provides for the face of Extension
in every county and integrates “localness” and optimization
of expertise resources by July 1, 2006.
Short-Term
Goals
1. Review
all current models of multi-county
staffing agreements between County
Extension Councils to provide an outline of key components for success,
elements required in each agreement, and optional processes for reaching
agreements by December 31, 2004.
2. Provide
County Extension Councils access to the reports
and evaluations of
multi-county staffing agreements by February 28, 2005.
3.
Provide a framework for negotiation
and transition with County Extension
Councils, Extension supporters, and the Iowa Association of County
Extension Councils to explore new local presence configurations by
June 30, 2005.
4. Provide
incentives and regionalization guidelines by June 30, 2005.
Action
Steps
1.
Area directors will update staff and appropriate councils on changes
in staffing on and off campus since 2000 to provide a clearer picture
of the state of Extension.
2.
Area directors will introduce the concepts of sharing CEEDs and engage
the Extension Councils in possibilities for achieving the mission
of Extension.
3.
Area directors will share and/or develop contractual arrangements
whereby County Extension offices provide or pay for services.
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Long-Term
Goal:
Start
date: July 1, 2004
End date: July 1, 2006
Short-Term
Goal 1:
Start
date: July 1, 2004
End date: Dec. 31, 2004
Short-Term
Goal 2:
Start
date: Jan. 1, 2005
End date: Feb. 28, 2005
Short-Term
Goal 3:
Start
date: July 1, 2004
End date: June 30, 2005
Short-Term
Goal 4:
Start
date: July 1, 2004
End date: June 30, 2005
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