Operational Goals (including Program Development)

Operational Goals (including Program Development)

221 Items
  1. Quality of Educational Delivery
    Meet the relevant, identified needs of patrons and associates through evidence-based programs that utilize the best science available and a broad array of proven, effective learner-centered teaching strategies to advance agriculture, natural resources, youth and community-related sciences, and address Florida’s economic, social, and environmental issues.
  2. Visibility and Engagement
    Ensure Extension’s programming and products are broadly available to our clientele and actively engage new and existing audiences and partners. 
  3. Accountability and Impact
    Produce positive, measurable changes in agriculture, natural resources, youth and community-related sciences, and on Florida’s economic, social, and environmental issues through impactful programs that are systematically monitored and evaluated.
  4. Employee’s Professional Growth, Satisfaction, and Retention
    Make Florida Cooperative Extension an organization recognized for having a highly trained, professional, committed, and satisfied workforce.
  5. Operational Effectiveness
    Implement our processes with the utmost efficiency with a continuous focus on organizational improvement.

All Items

John Diaz, Cody Gusto, Colby Silvert, K. S. U. Jayaratne, Lendel Narine, Sharon Couch, Celina Wille, Nozella Brown, Cintia Aguilar, Dionardo Pizaña, Kris Parker, Gayle Coon, Merrianneeta Nesbitt, Laura Valencia, Dominic Ledesma, Lupita Fabregas
Intercultural Competence in Extension Education: Applications of an Expert-Developed Model: AEC760/WC421, 9/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc421-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Heather R. Nesbitt, Debra M. Barry
Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #3: Professional Support: WC422/AEC761, 10/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc422-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Heather R. Nesbitt, Debra M. Barry
Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #1: Supporting Cooperating Teachers: WC419/AEC758, 9/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc419-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Heather R. Nesbitt, Debra M. Barry
Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #2: Social Support: WC420/AEC759, 9/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc420-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Laura A. Warner, Michael D. Dukes, Nicholas Taylor, Deirdre Irwin, Jim Harmon
A 2021 Snapshot of Citizens’ Awareness and Understanding of Florida’s Irrigation Restrictions : WC418/AEC757, 6/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc418-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Micayla Richardson, Marlen Barajas Espinosa, Jennifer Jones, Kimberly Wiley
Nonprofit Revenue Generation: FCS3371/FY1510, 5/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1510-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Marlen Barajas Espinosa, Micayla Richardson, Chelsea DeMasters, Jennifer A. Jones, Kimberly Wiley
Conducting a Process Evaluation in Nonprofit and Governmental Programs: FCS3370/FY1509, 5/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1509-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Micayla Richardson, Marlen Barajas Espinosa, Jennifer A. Jones, Kimberly Wiley
Developing a Strong and Diverse Nonprofit Board : FCS3369/FY1508, 5/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1508-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Jamie Loizzo, Peyton Beattie, Kevin Kent
Streaming Science #2: Using Webcast Electronic Field Trips for Engagement with Your Target Audience: WC417/AEC756, 4/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc417-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Olivia Caillouet, Amy Harder
Conducting the Needs Assessment #8: The Borich Model: WC415/AEC754, 4/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc415-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Matthew Benge
A Guide for Volunteer Organizations to Assess Risk: WC414/AEC753, 3/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc414-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Colleen Gariton, Alexa Lamm, Glenn Israel, David Diehl
Raising the Quality of Extension Reporting: An Evaluation Leadership Team Model: WC412/AEC751, 3/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc412-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Anissa M. Zagonel, Audrey E. H. King, Lauri M. Baker, Angela B. Lindsey, Sandra Anderson, Ricky W. Telg, Ashley McLeod-Morin
Shifting Focus: Collecting Focus Group Data Online: WC413/AEC752, 3/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc413-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Kirsten A. Hecht, Lisa Lundgren, Kathryn A. Stofer, Tyus Williams
Using Social Media to Engage Communities with Research: Evaluating your Success: WC411/AEC750, 3/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc411-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Dale Pracht (Former Author); Andrew Toelle, Brent Broaddus
Action Research: A Methodology for Organizational Change: 4H424, 2/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h424-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Lee Hayes Byron, Alane Humrich, Marianne Schmink, Jennison Kipp, Kimberly Davis, Paul Monaghan
Options for Incorporating Energy Efficiency into Extension Programs: A Menu of Possibilities for Extension Energy Programming in Your Community: WC409/AEC748, 2/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc409-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Jessica Williams, Paul Monaghan, Ricky Telg, Shelley Voelker
An Introduction to Including Individuals with Special Needs in the Garden: AEC742/WC403, 2/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc403-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Alane Humrich, Lee Hayes Byron, Jennison Kipp, Marianne Schmink, Kimberly Davis, Paul Monaghan
Community-Based Home Energy Tune-Up/Audit Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating and Implementing Energy Equity Programs in Your Community: WC408/AEC747, 2/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc408-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Marianne Schmink, Emily Ott, Paul Monaghan, Lee Hayes Byron, Alane Humrich, Jennison Kipp, Wendell Porter, Matthew Williams, Kimberly Davis, Fiona Hogan
Using Community-Based Social Marketing to Improve Energy Equity Programs: WC407/AEC746, 2/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc407-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Mary Bammer, Matthew Benge, Laura Warner
Conducting the Needs Assessment #9: The Nominal Group Technique: WC410/AEC749, 1/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc410-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Laura A. Warner, Megan S. Cantrell, John M. Diaz
Social Norms for Behavior Change: A Synopsis: WC406/AEC745, 1/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc406-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Colby Silvert, Laura Warner, Matt Benge, John Diaz
Tapping into Residents’ Perceptions to Diffuse Landscape Water Conservation and Protection Practices: WC405/AEC744, 1/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc405-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Christy Chiarelli
Leading Difficult Conversations Series #4: Communication Styles under Stress: WC404/AEC743, 12/2021
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc404-2021
view on EDIS PDF-2021
Alexander Joseph Reisinger, Tina McIntyre
Quantifying Water Quality and Economic Impacts of Fertilizer Workshops: A Case Study: SL492/SS705, 12/2021
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss705-2021
view on EDIS PDF-2021
Colby Silvert, Whitney Stone, John Diaz, LaToya O'Neal
Pandemic Impacts on Florida Farmworkers: Emerging Takeaways to Inform Outreach and Policymaking: AEC741/WC402, 12/2021
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc402-2021
view on EDIS PDF-2021
Amy Harder, Savanna Turner
Defining and Performing the Functions of Extension Mentors: WC401/AEC740, 11/2021
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc401-2021
view on EDIS PDF-2021
Laura A. Sanagorski Warner
Cluster Analysis for Extension and Other Behavior Change Practitioners: Introduction: WC399/AEC738, 11/2021
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc399-2021
view on EDIS PDF-2021
Tyus Williams, Kathryn A. Stofer, Kirsten Hecht, Lisa Lundgren
Using Social Media to Engage Communities with Research: Creating a Community Through Best Practices: WC400/AE739, 1/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc400-2022
view on EDIS PDF-2022
Peyton Beattie, Jamie Loizzo
Streaming Science #1: An Introduction to Using Mobile Technologies for Engagement with Your Target Audience: WC397/AEC736, 10/2021
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc397-2021
view on EDIS PDF-2021
Laura A. Warner, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Michael S. Gutter
Building Impactful Extension Programs by Understanding How People Change: AEC527/WC189, rev. 9/2021
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc189-2014
view on Ask IFAS PDF-2021
Mallory L Cotter, Glenn Israel
The Benefits of Extension Program Area Specialization: A Look at Client Satisfaction and Outcomes: WC396/AEC735, 8/2021
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc396-2021
view on EDIS PDF-2021
Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani, James Varvorines
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Extension Marketing: Building a Successful Local Extension Marketing Campaign: AEC396/WC077, rev. 12/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc077-2017
view on EDIS WC077 WC078 WC079 WC080 WC081 Campaign Planning and Audience Analysis (WC078) Creative and Media Strategies (WC080) Budgets and Evaluation (WC081) Integrated Marketing (WC079) Extension Marketing (WC077)
Joy N. Rumble, Caroline G. Roper
5
Talking Local: Florida Consumers’ Food Buying Decisions when Given Local Food Information: AEC514/WC179, rev. 11/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc179-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Joy N. Rumble, Caroline G. Roper
4
Talking Local: Florida Consumers' Fresh from Florida Perceptions: AEC516/WC181, rev. 11/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc181-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Caroline G. Roper, Joy N. Rumble, Tracy A. Irani, Yiqian Ma
3
Talking Local: Florida Consumer Definitions of Local Food: AEC509/WC174, rev. 11/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc174-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Nicole M. W. Dodds, Laura M. Gorham, Joy N. Rumble
4
Floridians' Perceptions of GMOs: GMOs and Florida Citrus: AEC520/WC182, rev. 11/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc182-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Joy N. Rumble, Caroline G. Roper
4
Talking Local: Florida Consumers’ Flexibility with the Term "Local": AEC515/WC180, rev. 11/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc180-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Caroline G. Roper, Joy N. Rumble
4
Talking Local: Florida Consumers’ Reasons for Purchasing Local Food: AEC511/WC176, rev. 11/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc176-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Caroline G. Roper, Joy N. Rumble
5
Talking Local: Florida Consumers' Local Food Purchasing Behaviors: AEC510/WC175, rev. 11/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc175-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Kathryn A. Stofer, Laura A. Warner, Steven Arthurs
Emphasizing the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in Agricultural Extension: AEC522/WC184, rev. 10/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc184-2014
view on EDIS PDF 2017 PDF 2023 Links Updated
John M. Diaz, Erin Elsberry
3
Important Resources for the Development and Sustainability of School Garden Programs: AEC621/WC283, 5/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc283-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017 Transmittal Form
Laura A. Warner, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Anil Kumar Chaudhary
3
Water Conservation and Extension Participants: An Interesting Synergy: AEC616/WC278, 3/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc278-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Kathryn A. Stofer
4
Getting Engaged: Improving Your Stakeholder Engagement Practices: AEC612/WC274, 2/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc274-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Amanda D. Ali, Laura A. Warner
3
Enhancing the Success of Extension Programs with the Social Exchange Theory: AEC618/WC280, 4/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc280-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Kathryn A. Stofer
4
Getting Engaged: Resources to Support Community Engagement Practices: AEC611/WC273, 2/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc273-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Claire Layman Bode, Martha C. Monroe, Mark A. Megalos
5
Strategies for Communicating Climate Change to Extension Audiences: FOR333/FR402, 1/2017
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr402-2017
view on EDIS PDF-2017
Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Michael Dukes
5
Household Water Usage and Irrigation Practices: FE996/FE996, 9/2016
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe996-2016
view on EDIS PDF-2016
Amanda D. Ali, Laura A. Warner, Hayk Khachatryan
4
Estimating Return on Investment (ROI) for a Behavior Change: An Evaluation Tool for Extension Programs: AEC608/WC270, 12/2016
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc270-2016
view on EDIS PDF-2016
J. Brianne Bird, Alexa J. Lamm, Hannah Carter
4
Using Personality Type Preferences to Enhance Team Work in Extension Programs: AEC607/WC269, 9/2016
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc269-2016
view on EDIS PDF-2016
Keegan Gay, Eric Stubbs, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez
4
Matrix Ranking: A Tool for Decision-Making and Prioritization: AEC577/WC239, 10/2016
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc239-2016
PDF-2016