Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Futuring Committee:
Action Plan 6 Resource Materials

Local Presence Process

Exploring the Scope of Local Presence [11-1/2 minute streaming video file, requires Windows Media Viewer]
This video provides a short overview of how the Local Presence Process will work. It was prepared by County Extension Education Directors Bob Owen, Southeast Iowa; Linda Nelson, Central Iowa; and Pat Swartzlander, Southwest Iowa.

Local Presence: Benefits, Steps and Challenges. [18 minute streaming video file, requires Windows Media Viewer]
This video provides a short overview of how the Local Presence Process has worked from Extension Council members with partnership with other agencies and sharing. Hear Council members and staff share benefits, steps and challenges in the process.  It was prepared by John Schoolen, Monroe County Extension Council chair; and Greg Finger, Johnson County Extension Council member; along with Gene Mohling and Janet Smith, both County Extension Education Directors in Southeast Iowa.

 

Local Presence Process [180K PowerPoint file.]
This graphic shows the steps that are part of the process used to determine how ISU Extension resources will be utilized at the county level.

The PowerPoint file, is available for use with the Guide for Discussion with County Extension Councils (below). A detailed version of this graphic also is available for onscreen viewing.

A Guide for Discussion with County Extension Councils
This guide contains suggestions for initiating Local Presence reviews by County Councils, including a three-part process to use during the discussions.

 

 

 

 

 

Return to Action Plan 6 Implementation Report

Return to Futuring Home Page

Page last updated January 9, 2006