Structured for Success

Structured for Success officially launched July 1, 2020, after nearly two years of study, planning, and feedback. Vice President John Lawrence and Assistant Vice President Andrea Nelson prepared this summary of our first year.

Structured for Success One Year Summary, September 2021

For information on models, see Structured for Success Plan for Our Future, November 2019

The overarching goal of Structured for Success was to determine how ISU Extension and Outreach can effectively educate and serve Iowans and how our organizational structure impacts our ability to do so. If you have questions or comments about Structured for Success, please contact John Lawrence at 515-294-6675 or jdlaw@iastate.edu, or contact Andrea Nelson at 515-294-0013 or nelsonar@iastate.edu.

County Model Map

Current County Model Map

Structured for Success Final Regions

Structured for Success: Final Regions - Jan. 29, 2020, message from John Lawrence and map showing regional boundaries and counties' model choices

Structured for Success Archive
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Structured for Success: More Common Themes
    This document summarizes additional common themes of questions and comments submitted via the virtual suggestion box since Model 3 was announced Oct. 11, 2019. 
  • Structured for Success FAQ: Common Themes
    This document was updated on Sept. 30, 2019. It summarizes common themes of questions and comments submitted during five virtual listening sessions in September, during the area-wide meetings and other face-to-face sessions in August and September, and via the virtual suggestion box on the Vice President for Extension and Outreach webpage.
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  • Structured for Success:  FAQ Archive
    This document includes all the FAQs anticipated by the Structured for Success Committee, raised during the Aug. 20, 2019, webinar, and submitted Aug. 21-22, 2019, via the virtual suggestion box on the Vice President for Extension and Outreach webpage.