Orientation Concept for New Extension Professionals

Orientation with District Director/Department Head/Chair or Designee
District Director/Department Head/Chair or designee take the lead in designing field experiences to complement and enhance the skills of the newly hired staff person. On and off-site experiences will include the Foundations of Extension, reviewing the 21st Century Extension Handbook, and introducing you to the organizational culture of Extension.

  21st Century Extension Handbook
  Foundations of Extension
    Organizational Structure, Function and Relationships
    Focused Educators
    Competencies
    Action Teams and Work Groups
    Roles of Assistants, Educators and Specialists
    Entrepreneurism
    Program Partnerships
    Program Development
    Inclusiveness
    Organizational Citizenship
    Accountability
  Organizational Culture